Ask at the deli counter for a 5 oz (150 g) piece of ham, about ½ inch
(1 cm) thick. When sprinkling the cheese, don't worry if some misses the potatoes and gets on the baking sheet – it makes a nice crispy edge.
An egg-and-ham breakfast is too time-consuming to prepare on weekdays, right? Not necessarily. This strata can be prepared the night before and popped into the oven while you get dressed for work. A single serving will do for a child; adults may want two.
The make-ahead option is the real plus of these crunchy-topped potatoes in a creamy sauce. There's less to fuss about when you have at least one standby vegetable that just needs to bake and crisp while you carve the ham.
Pork and apple is a classic combo— one that kids are especially fond of. Ask for roast pork loin at the deli counter it's less salty than ham and has a mild smoky flavour. Round out this lunch with yogurt and some fresh berries.
Pack this hearty, tasty salad in a plastic container to eat by itself or use it as a filling for a whole wheat pita pocket that you've packed separately. You can replace the salami strips with Black Forest ham if your child prefers.
Everyone loves the flavour of fresh peas, and this recipe shows off their sweetness. Serve with baked ham, roast chicken or steamed fish. Or spoon onto crostini and drizzle with your favourite extra-virgin olive oil to make a quick appetizer for your next barbecue.
This uses the classic cheese – Cheddar, but you can try any other kind that melts well. For a change, omit the mustard and spread the bread with black olive tapenade or pesto. Instead of onion, add roasted red pepper or, for meat lovers, ham or prosciutto.
I love playing around with grilled meat-and-cheese sandwiches. This version of the well-known Croque Monsieur (or Monte Cristo) sandwich replaces some of the ham with beef. Use a good-quality, thick-sliced bread if you can. Try it with any of your favourite two meats and cheeses!
This classic Quebecois soup gets new life with the addition of smoked turkey instead of the traditional ham hock. Look for smoked turkey thighs instead of the legs - they've got more meat and less sinew. You can find them near the deli counter at the grocery store.
Our set-and-forget version of this classic Easter dish is a win-win: Your oven is free to make the holiday ham and the slow cooker's gentle heat creates incredibly tender and creamy potatoes. You'll need at least a six-quart slow cooker for this recipe.
