Classic Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich

I originally wasn’t planning to post this recipe because I thought its simplicity would never interest any of you. However, I realized the simplicity is what makes it interesting. With really good ingredients like fresh baked bread and sharp cheddar cheese, you too can turn a classic grilled ham and cheese sandwich into a masterful [...]

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

I’ve been on a soup kick lately with the quest to keep things as simple as possible. What can be simpler than throwing ingredients into a slow cooker and letting the food do its thing? I recently had some leftover ham to use up. I thought making a big batch of split pea soup would [...]

Happy Thanksgiving

I am lying on the couch stuffed full of turkey and all the fixings. I can’t believe how full I am right now. Before I slip into a food coma, here is a quick picture of our Thanksgiving feast beautifully laid out on the table. The food was amazing and we are certainly going to [...]

Slow Cooked Ham and Scalloped Potatoes

Have you ever played catch in your living room with a puppy while watching Food Network?   It’s really hard.  It’s especially difficult when you have an icy beverage in your right hand, a laptop balancing on one knee and a bowl of scalloped potatoes on the other.  It’s amazing how quickly Sophie has grown since [...]

Cider Orange Ham

The gifts are unwrapped, the naps have been taken and the leftovers are in the fridge.  This year was a low-key holiday with simple and flavorful food.  I thought I would take a moment to wish everyone a safe and happy final days of 2008. Cider and Orange Ham 8 lbs. spiral cut ham 1 [...]

Ham and Pear Panini Sandwiches

Have you ever tried to imagine Paris Hilton eating a sandwich?  Not in the crazy wet way, like she did in the commercial.  Do you think she devours the helpless bread and meat because it’s “oh so delicious”?  Would you see her pinkie finger raised ever so gently when she took a bite?  She might [...]