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What To Do With Ham
by Brenda Hyde

We tend to think of a whole boneless ham as a holiday meat. But it can be a real money saver and a lower fat meat for your family. You can get whole hams for anywhere from $1.89 to as low as $1.00 a pound if you really watch the sales. Almost all grocery stores will shave or slice it for you. I have included recipes that use diced ham. I usually have the store slice half, and shave half. The savings over buying deli ham is incredible. It's the same ham and often better! In addition to these recipes you can serve grilled ham and cheese or make your own subs.

Shopping List

1 whole ham, shaved or sliced
2 green peppers
carrots
cucumber
red onion
2 medium tomatoes
head of cabbage
white onion
zucchini or summer squash
French bread
roles or quick bread
small pasta of your choice
rice
garlic
tomato or spaghetti sauce
1 10 3/4 inch can chicken broth
1 can Mexican or Cajun style tomatoes
1 can white beans, northern or cannellini
macaroni, or pasta shells
ranch dressing

Ham Minestrone

1 cup diced ham
1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped
2 small summer or zucchini squash
1 diced or sliced carrot
2 cups cut up cabbage
1 can white beans, northern or cannellini
1/2 small onion,chopped
1 cup tomato or spaghetti sauce
6 cups beef broth, or water with proper amount of bullion
1 cup small pasta, such as ditalini or tiny shells
2 Tablespoons oil

Heat oil, sauté onion, and garlic for about 2 minutes, add cabbage carrot and squash, sauté 5, stirring. Add water, beans, sauce, and ham. Simmer 10 minutes, bring to boil, add pasta, cook 10 more minutes at medium heat, stir a few times while cooking. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve with parmesan cheese to sprinkle, and french bread or bread sticks.

Spicy Ham and Rice

2 cups diced ham
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 14 1/2 ounce can Mexican or Cajun Tomatoes
1 10 3/4 ounce can chicken broth
1/2 tsp.. dried thyme
8 drops your favorite hot pepper sauce
1 cup white rice

In large skillet, or 3 quart saucepan, sauté onion, green pepper and garlic until soft, the last minute add the diced ham. Add tomatoes, broth, thyme, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to boil, stir in rice. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Make 6 servings. Serve with raw carrots and green peppers. If your family likes it less spicy leave out the hot pepper sauce.

Ham and Pasta Salad

3/4 cup ranch dressing
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 medium cucumber , seeded and chopped
1/4 of a red onion, sliced very thin and separated
1 and 1/2 cups diced ham
3 cups cooked macaroni, or large shells, 2 1/2 cups dry

Combine, toss and chill for 4 hours. Serve with rolls or a nice quick bread and raw vegetables.

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About the Author:
Brenda Hyde is a freelance writer and mom to three kids living in the Midwest. For more gardening fun visit her at Old Fashioned Living

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