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Ham Salad © Photo by Angela Gunder

Ham Salad

Ham salad or deviled ham is seemingly pedestrian, but man, is it good. Just as a rotisserie chicken can be transformed by dijon mustard, tarragon and apples, into sumptuous chicken salad, so too can baked ham be blended into deliciousness with rosemary, shallots and mayonnaise. Continue reading

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Easy Western Scramble

In an effort to recreate some atavistic memory of my childhood, I set upon a method of recreating this Western blend for a breakfast of my past. Served atop delicately scrambled eggs and sharp cheddar cheese, it may not be the low-brow brunch of my yester-years, but it still manages to make me smile. Continue reading

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Truffled Potato Soup with Chives

I love this soup because it’s the proverbial king of the paradox – earthy potatoes are simmered with a homey stock, but then whipped to a smooth majesty of a soup. The top is kissed with truffle oil, with the earthiness of the truffle essence delivered via the clarity of the oil. It’s all glorious, grand and a reminder that we shouldn’t waste a single second dining on anything less than awesome. Continue reading

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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

The soup gets its name from the fact that once it’s finished, you get to embellish it just as you would a baked potato. Bacon or ham, cheeses of all kinds, scallions and chives, even a dollop of sour cream – all make delicious toppings. Choose what suits you and tuck in to a hearty bowl of deliciousity. Yup, deliciousity. Continue reading

Simple Pasta Salad with Ham, Peas and Roasted Peppers © Photo by Angela Gunder

Simple Pasta Salad with Roasted Peppers, Ham and Peas

My sister Lexi refuses to eat mayo based cold salads, or as she likes to say, questionable sauces. This recipe is anything but questionable – the familiar flavors of rosemary, mustard and ham elevate this pasta salad to another level, giving savory zing to where else there might be bland mayo. Continue reading

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Quiche Lorraine

Real men don’t eat quiche? Garbage. Since when do men not like bacon, eggs and cheese in portable form? Quiche Lorraine is the ultimate symbol of breakfast majesty – it’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night trips to the fridge when you want a bite of a little something savory. Continue reading

Baked Ham with Rosemary Hurricane Glaze © Photo by Angela Gunder

Baked Ham with Rosemary Hurricane Glaze

This recipe is straight out of my memories of childhood – Dad would get the Smithfield smoked hams from the grocery for Easter or Christmas and bake them to perfection. Continue reading