Root Beer Glazed Ham Steak

What is a ham steak?
If you love baking a whole glazed ham but don't have a large crowd to feed, ham steak is the way to go. Ham steak is basically a thick cut ham sold individually.  

How to cook?
Ham steaks are sold raw or already cooked. You can place your ham steak in a skillet with cooking oil, oven or grill. 

What kind of glaze?
How ever you like to flavor your whole ham. 

Ham and Potato Hash

You can eat this on its own, or place fried egg on top. Perfect for leftover ham.

Ham and Broccoli Pasta Salad

This pasta salad easy to make and delicious. Great for a potluck.

Ham Glaze

You won’t locate it in the Bible; many cherished Easter traditions have been around for centuries. The most prominent symbol of the Christian holiday, Easter bunny was introduced to America by the German immigrants who brought their stories of an egg laying hare. 

Honey Mustard Ham Steak

One day early in the twentieth century, Francis French decided that America needed a better mustard. "I want a new kind of pure, prepared mustard," he told his elder brother George, then President of the R.T. French Company. "There is no condiment like I have in mind on the market, and I'm sure that such a mustard, even if it costs $10 a gallon, would have a ready and wide sale."

Golden Glazed Ham

Genuine Smithfield Hams have crowned America’s tables for generations. They are as distinctive as they are delicious, as elegant as they are hearty. They are the flavor of Southern Hospitality.

Ham And Bean Soup

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I love soup. Soup is quick and easy. And one pot wonders. If you have any leftover ham from Easter dinner, this soup would be great. You can add just about anything to pot with stock and call it soup. The foundation of any soup is the stock. You can cook a soup in 30 minutes or less, but it will taste like you cooked the soup all day. Soup is versatile one pot wonders. This is affordable meal. I made this soup for less then $7.00.

Cannellini beans very popular in Italy, especially in Tuscany. Cannellini are related to kidney beans, among others. Cannellini have many health benefits, low in fat, high in protein and high in fiber.

When you get old you need all the fiber you can get. - Giggle -

Cannellini beans are very popular in many types of Italian cuisine. A staple in soups and salads. Cannellini beans makes a great addition to any pantry. I always have beans in my pantry. Low cost, long shelf life. So, give this soup a try, I think you will be happy you did.

Ham And Bean Soup

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Ingredients:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

2 cups cooked ham, chopped

2 (15 oz ) cans Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon thyme

1 bay leaf

salt and pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon garlic powder

4 cups chicken broth

parsley, for garnish

Directions:

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion and ham, stir often, until onion just tender. About 3 to 5 minutes. Add beans, bay leaf, garlic powder, thyme, salt, pepper and chicken broth. Simmer uncovered, about 20 to 25 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Serve in soup bowls and garnish with parsley. Enjoy!