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I had been craving some ham lately. Its not something I really buy for myself, unless I am buying sliced ham for sandwiches. I do like a nice ham steak once in a while, but to be honest . . .
I bought one of these the other night. My sister said to me, wow $7.27 for a ham steak. I said, yes, but I am going to make it pay for itself.
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I took it home and cut it into four reasonable sized pieces, wrapping and freezing three of them. The piece with the bone in it I will use at a later date to make a delicious soup.
The other two pieces will be used for two separate meals. One, cubed and popped into a quiche. The final one I will enjoy just as a ham steak.
Each piece of ham will have cost less than $2.00 and mixed with a few other bits will feed two people quite adequately and economically! So four meals for two people and eight meals for myself!
This recipe I am sharing with you today is for a delicious Ham & Potato Pie, which is somewhat of a cross between a pot pie and a shepherd's pie.
First you have the delicious filling of ham and vegetables in a rich and creamy sauce. Then you have that buttery topping of cheese and onion mash. What's not to LOVE about this dish I ask you? Not a heck of a lot, I say! Not a heck of a lot!
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All you really need to serve along with this delicious casserole is perhaps a salad or some coleslaw. It is really quite satisfying and needs not a lot else to go with it.
Do be sure to place the baking dish on a baking sheet to bake it, however, as there is a risk of it overflowing when it bakes and bubbles up as you can see. My dish was a bit too small/shallow, so do make sure yours is deeper or you may have a mess on your hands.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE HAM & POTATO PIE
Simple store cupboard ingredients. There is nothing outrageous here.
For the ham filling:
- 7 ounces/200g ham steak, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 2 TBS chopped onion
- 1/2 stick celery chopped
- 1 1/2 TBS butter
- 1 1/2 TBS flour
- 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- salt and black pepper to taste
- pinch of cayenne powder
- a spring of fresh thyme
- 1 cup (180g) frozen mixed vegetables (no need to thaw)
- 1 TBS grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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For the cheese and onion mash:
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into large cubes (3/4 pound)
- 2 - 3 TBS warm milk
- 1 TBS butter
- 2 ounces (50g) grated sharp/strong cheddar cheese
- 1 TBS finely grated onion
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 small egg yolk
- melted butter to brush on top and a scattering of Parmesan cheese (optional)
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I love those drips around the edges. So scrumptious! So are the bits which landed on the baking sheet. A cook's delight and treat. Yes. I am a glutton.
The chicken stock I used was the Campbells one in the small carton that you reconstitute with water. I find it works very well. If I was in the UK I would use Knorr stock pots. I wish we could get them here. I have found them once. That's all. They are the best.
I used frozen mixed vegetables. The mix with the peas, carrots, green beans, and corn. Am I mistaken or did there used to be baby lima beans in them? Not any more!
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I used a large russet potato for the mash. They make beautiful mashed potatoes because they cook up nice and floury. In the UK use a Maris Piper, or a King Edward. You can also use a good all purpose potato like a Yukon gold or Rooster potatoes.
Do not use NEW potatoes. They will not mash and instead will turn to glue. Trust me. I learned this the hard way many years ago.
Use a nice strong cheddar for the mash. It will give you the nicest flavor. If you didn't want to use grated onion, you could use finely chopped spring onions. Its all up to you!
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HOW TO MAKE HAM & POTATO PIE
Its really simple. Really.
Melt the butter in a skillet. Once it begins to foam add the celery and onion. Cook stirring frequently, until they soften without browning. Add the ham. Cook for several minutes longer.
Sprinkle the flour over top, stirring to coat everything in the flour. Cook for a minutes. Whisk in the stock and the milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture bubbles and thickens.
Whisk in the Parmesan cheese if using. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the cayenne and the thyme sprig. Simmer on low while you make the mash.
Place the potatoes into a pot of lightly salted water. Bring to the boil. Reduce to a quick simmer and cook for 15 minutes until fork tender. Drain well.
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Return to the hot saucepan and shake over the residual heat of the burner to dry the potatoes out a bit. Add the milk and butter, mashing with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in the grated onion and cheese, stirring to melt the cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisk in the egg yolk.
Preheat the oven to 400*F/200*C/ gas mark 6. Have ready a 2 cup deep casserole dish.
Pour the ham filling into the dish. Top with the cheesy mash mounding it and leaving it rough. Brush with butter and sprinkle with cheese if using.
Place the casserole onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and golden brown. Leave to stand for a few minutes before digging in. The filling will be very hot.
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And that's all there is to this. I figure all in all if I spent $5 making this that would be a stretch! Its delicious and economical. A beautiful hearty supper for two! You could also use leftover cooked ham to make this.
Add a salad if you wish, or some coleslaw, maybe some crusty bread for the man in the house! Everybody will be happy. You can also very easily double this to serve more people if you wish.
Not a fan of mash? Top it with tater tots or potato waffles before baking! Yummilicious! (But I mean who doesn't like mash?)
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Pinching the pennies and looking for ways to make your food dollar stretch further? Might I suggest the following:
SMOKED SAUSAGE, POTATO & CABBAGE SKILLET- A trinity of delicious flavors all cooked in a skillet. This is a very simple meal to throw together. Everyone always loves it!
LOADED CAULIFLOWER & CHICKEN CASSEROLE - A delicious low carb way to enjoy some leftover cooked chicken. I love cauliflower so this is a real favorite with me!
Ham & Potato Pie
Yield: 2
Prep time: 25 MinCook time: 32 MinTotal time: 57 Min
This is like a cross between a shepherd's pie and a pot pie with a rich and creamy ham filling and a cheese and onion mash topping. Quite simply delicious. Quantities can be doubled to serve more.
Ingredients
For the ham filling:
- 7 ounces/200g ham steak, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 2 TBS chopped onion
- 1/2 stick celery chopped
- 1 1/2 TBS butter
- 1 1/2 TBS flour
- 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- salt and black pepper to taste
- pinch of cayenne powder
- a spring of fresh thyme
- 1 cup (180g) frozen mixed vegetables (no need to thaw)
- 1 TBS grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
For the cheese and onion mash:
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into large cubes (3/4 pound)
- 2 - 3 TBS warm milk
- 1 TBS butter
- 2 ounces (50g) grated sharp/strong cheddar cheese
- 1 TBS finely grated onion
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 small egg yolk
- melted butter to brush on top and a scattering of Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet. Once it begins to foam add the celery and onion. Cook stirring frequently, until they soften without browning. Add the ham. Cook for several minutes longer.
- Sprinkle the flour over top, stirring to coat everything in the flour. Cook for a minutes. Whisk in the stock and the milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture bubbles and thickens.
- Whisk in the Parmesan cheese if using. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the cayenne and the thyme sprig. Simmer on low while you make the mash.
- Place the potatoes into a pot of lightly salted water. Bring to the boil. Reduce to a quick simmer and cook for 15 minutes until fork tender. Drain well.
- Return to the hot saucepan and shake over the residual heat of the burner to dry the potatoes out a bit. Add the milk and butter, mashing with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in the grated onion and cheese, stirring to melt the cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisk in the egg yolk.
- Preheat the oven to 400*F/200*C/ gas mark 6. Have ready a 2 cup deep casserole dish.
- Pour the ham filling into the dish. Top with the cheesy mash mounding it and leaving it rough. Brush with butter and sprinkle with cheese if using.
- Place the casserole onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
I am a person who is a huge fan of the hot sandwich. Well, in all honesty, I am a fan of any kind of sandwich really, but a hot sandwich gets my taste buds tingling in a really special way.
Especially when you start talking about hot ham and cheese sandwiches in foil. I always used to enjoy making Heavenly Ham & Cheese Hots for the missionaries when they came over to eat. But it is a hot sandwich for a crowd, and I am no longer a crowd.
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I really am a fan of the hot sandwich and actually the sandwich altogether. Some of my favorites are:
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But why shouldn't single people be able to enjoy the same types of foods as families or crowds? Why indeed! I have been on a quest over these past months to small batch some of my favorite eats for the smaller family.
This hot ham sandwich recipe I am sharing with you today is sized perfectly for one, although if you are more than one, you can certainly multiply it to feed as many people as you like, or even check out the recipe link I dropped above which makes 12 sliders.
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This version is slightly different in that it uses a nice fresh Kaiser roll. Today I chose poppy seed. It also included sweet caramelized onions and crisp slices of smoky bacon.
This is the full deal! And yes, incredibly delicious!
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I do not want to fall into the rut of eating frozen dinners or simply grazing, or eating out just because there is just me in the house. I shouldn't have to wait until I have people invited over to cook a nice meal.
There is no reason on earth why a singleton shouldn't eat as well as a family eats.
This is my quest at any rate and I am sure that there are many of you out there who have the same challenge, which is to cook decent, delicious meals for one or two.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE HOT HAM & CHEESE SANDWHICH
with bacon and caramelized onions
I have managed to downsize the original and make it even tastier with a few special additions.
- 2 slices of bacon, fried until crisp (or as you desire)
- 1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- pinch sugar
- 2 TBS butter, divided
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 fresh Kaiser roll
- 4 slices deli ham
- 2 slices deli swiss cheese
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I am often able to buy bacon marked down because it is at its sell by date. I will usually pick up two packages. One package I will cook the whole thing. I then it into an airtight container with wax paper between the layers and freeze it, ready to take out when I have a need or a use for it.
This is much cheaper than buying the already cooked bacon in the shops, which is expensive and incredibly thinly sliced!
The other package I will open up, roll each slice up tightly and pop them all into an air tight zip lock baggie in a single layer, ready to take out one or two slices as and when I need it. It also chops incredibly well when frozen in the way for recipes that require your bacon to be chopped. I chop it while its still frozen!
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The only faffy bit about this is caramelizing the onion. I suppose if you wanted to and were thinking straight, you could slice up a whole lot of onions and caramelize them, and then freeze them in small containers for later use.
Or, if it was available to you, you could use a caramelized onion chutney. Now that would be especially good. I miss all the different chutneys that were available in the UK. There are not a lot on offer here in Canada, although I suppose I could make my own.
I actually have plans to make a mango chutney next time mangos are on offer. I love mango chutney. Its one of the first things we learned how to make in Culinary College.
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HOW TO MAKE HOT HAM & CHEESE SANDWICH
with bacon & caramelized onions
These really are very easy to make. Probably the most time consuming part is the caramelizing of the onions. If you are not keen you can always leave them out, but I highly recommend you do make them as they really add to the deliciousness of this tasty sandwich!
Preheat the oven to 350*F/180*C/ gas mark 4.
While the oven is preheating, melt half the butter in a small skillet. Once it begins to foam add the sliced onions and a pinch of sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have begun to caramelize.
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Melt the remaining butter in a small dish in the microwave. Whisk in the mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Have ready a large square of aluminum foil.
Cut your bun in half through the middle, horizontally. Brush both sides of the bottom half of the bun with some of the butter/mustard mixture.
Layer as follows. ham, cheese, onions, bacon.
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Brush both sides of the top half of the bun with the butter/mustard mixture. Place on top of the sandwich, cut side down.
Place into the middle of the square of foil. Bring all of the sides of the foil up to cover the bun completely and twist to close.
Place onto a small baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the sandwich is heated through and the cheese has melted.
Enjoy it while its hot.
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This really is a delicious sandwich. I love the combination of salty and sweet. The saltiness of the bacon and the ham, the sweetness of the caramelized onions and the swiss cheese.
If you wanted to you could use honey mustard Dijon instead of plain Dijon. That would also be incredibly tasty!
You need only add some crisp vegetable sticks on the side and you have a really decent meal. Hearty and delicious and very easy to make!
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ITALIAN BAKED SANDWICH -These are so delicious and easy to make. You can make one large one, or small individuals. Tasty either way you do it! With mayonnaise, mustard, layers of Italian cold cuts and cheese. All baked together in a toasty bun. Yummilicious!
ULTIMATE MEATLOAF SANDWICH - Not just any old meatloaf sandwich but a delicious combination of slices of leftover meatloaf, browned in a skillet and tucked between slices of crusty bread with lettuce, cheese and homemade onion rings. Delicious!
BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH - Leftover cooked chicken, heated up in some BBQ sauce and piled between layers of toasty bun with some crisp, cool and creamy coleslaw. Fabulously tasty!
Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich with Bacon & Caramelized Onions
Yield: 1 sandwich
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 40 Min
Quantities are for one delicious sandwich, but can be easily multiplied to feed more!
Ingredients
For one sandwich:
- 2 slices of bacon, fried until crisp (or as you desire)
- 1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- pinch sugar
- 2 TBS butter, divided
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 fresh Kaiser roll
- 4 slices deli ham
- 2 slices deli swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350*F/180*C/ gas mark 4.
- While the oven is preheating, melt half the butter in a small skillet. Once it begins to foam add the sliced onions and a pinch of sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have begun to caramelize.
- Melt the remaining butter in a small dish in the microwave. Whisk in the mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
- Have ready a large square of aluminum foil.
- Cut your bun in half through the middle. Brush both sides of the bottom half of the bun with some of the butter/mustard mixture.
- Layer as follows. ham, cheese, onions, bacon.
- Brush both sides of the top half of the bun with the butter/mustard mixture. Place on top of the sandwich, cut side down.
- Place into the middle of the square of foil. Bring all of the sides of the foil up to cover the bun completely and twist to close.
- Place onto a small baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the sandwich is heated through and the cheese has melted.
- Enjoy it while its hot.
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I am sharing the easiest and best coleslaw dressing recipe with you today. Not only is it extremely tasty, but also very quick and easy to make.
If you use a prepackaged coleslaw vegetable mix you can seriously have it ready in five minutes! If not, you can shred your own vegetables and still have a tasty side dish in not a lot of time.
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My mother made very good coleslaw and raised a family of coleslaw connoisseurs. All of us love it. I have many fond memories of watching my mother make hers through the years. She did not have a food processor and she would never have stopped to grating the cabbage on a grater.
The carrots yes, but not the cabbage. The cabbage was always very methodically hand shredded. And I have to say hand shredding cabbage is a chore I love. It the type of chore that is a great way for you to practice mindfulness while you are doing it.
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There are some really good bags of already shredded coleslaw mixes available in the shops these days and so to speed things up, by all means do use one of them, but if you don't mind getting stuck in and doing a bit of labor, hand shred.
Today I used a bag so show you just how quick and easy making this salad can be.
You need only as much time as it takes to whisk together the dressing ingredients and fold in the vegetables. Presto chango! Its like magic of the tastiest kind! I may not be able to pull a rabbit out of my hat but I can make a pretty darned good coleslaw!
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE CLASSIC MEMPHIS STYLE COLESLAW
Its a really simple list. If you can't find bagged coleslaw vegetables, just shred the equivalent required by hand. (cabbage, carrots)
- 1/2 cup (110g) mayonnaise
- 1 TBS Dijon mustard
- 1 TBS cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 TBS sugar
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp celery seed
- 8 ounces (230g) of coleslaw mix (roughly half a bag, shredded cabbage and carrots)
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The recipe is one I borrowed from the blog Barefeet in the Kitchen. I have all of Mary's cookery books as well. Her recipes are great.
I downsized it to make half the amount of servings because I just don't need that much coleslaw and I knew it wouldn't get eaten up in time. Generally speaking coleslaw is not a great keeper.
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Half of it was for my father and I to enjoy along with our Chili tonight, and the other half was sent to a lady who just got out of the hospital. I had sent her a few meals to enjoy while she is recovering.
Its been so hot this past few days, I thought you might enjoy this different version of slaw. It has the perfect balance between being tangy and being sweet. A combination of the two.
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HOW TO MAKE CLASSIC MEMPHIS-STYLE COLESLAW
Seriously this takes just five minutes if you start off with a bagged coleslaw mix.
Whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, onion powder and celery seed together in a bowl until well combined.
Add the coleslaw mix and toss together until well combined and coated. Cover and chill for one hour before serving, and for up to two days.
Toss again just prior to serving.
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I do not recommend making this too far in advance as it does water itself down upon standing. Its still highly edible but you will need to drain it a bit.
This is the perfect slaw to enjoy along side of your burgers and dogs, on cold plates, and with pulled pork, etc.
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We do love coleslaw in our family. I think we were spoiled by a mother who made the best slaw in the world in my opinion. There is no shortage of coleslaw recipes here on the blog:
MACARONI COLESLAW - A delicious mash-up of two summer classics, this Macaroni Coleslaw is loaded with plenty of texture and great flavors!
DELI STYLE COLESLAW - This tangy cold salad is delicious. Its quite different than your usual creamy coleslaw in that there is no mayonnaise involved, just a simple oil and vinegar dressing. It goes great next to deli sandwiches or even on deli sandwiches!
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CHINESE COLESLAW - Also known as Ramen Noodle Salad. With crisp shredded cabbage and carrots, toasted almonds, and crunchy ramen noodles in a sweet and savory sesame dressing, it's the perfect addition to almost any potluck, picnic, or cookout.
CHEESE SLAW - This is delicious and a bit different than regular slaw. I like a nice quantity of cheese in mine, but you use as little or as much as you want.
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CREAMY CARAWAY COLESLAW - There are only a few vegetables in this version. Cabbage and spring onion. The star is that lush creamy dressing. Its a simple dressing made by combining dairy sour cream along with some mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and seasonings.
So there are a few different and tasty options to sink your teeth into. The weather has been so hot these past few days, nobody really wants to be cooking much of anything.
What are your favorite go-to's when the temperatures start to rise? I really want to know! Let's share with each other!
Classic Memphis-Style Coleslaw
Yield: 4
Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min
This small batch recipe is a sweet and tangy southern style coleslaw with the perfect balance of crunch, and creamy flavors. You can double the amount to serve more. You can make this in advance, but you may need to drain it a bit prior to serving.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (110g) mayonnaise
- 1 TBS Dijon mustard
- 1 TBS cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 TBS sugar
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp celery seed
- 8 ounces (230g) of coleslaw mix (roughly half a bag, shredded cabbage and carrots)
Instructions
- Whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, onion powder and celery seed together in a bowl until well combined.
- Add the coleslaw mix and toss together until well combined and coated. Cover and chill for one hour before serving, and for up to two days.
- Toss again just prior to serving.
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