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Easter is just a few weeks away and I wanted to come up with a viable option for the smaller family to enjoy for Easter Dinner.
When I was growing up and for all of the years I was raising my family we always enjoyed Ham at Easter. When mom cooked it, it was always cooked the day before and served cold and sliced, whereas in my own family we always enjoyed it hot.
As a person living on my own now, I didn't want to have to be eating ham for days on end after the holiday meal. I know many others are in the same situation and there are also many of us who are still not comfortable gathering together in large groups.
Some of us may be empty nesters as well, or living far away from family, so a smaller sized option is certainly welcome.
This delicious Pineapple Glazed Ham Steak is perfectly sized for two people.
I adapted the recipe from one I found on Call me PMc. It feeds four people and uses a full ham steak. If you are looking for a meal to serve four, I suggest you check them out.
If you are like me, and looking to downsize, then stay right where you are because I have you covered. This is perfectly sized for two and is every bit as delicious as a full sized glazed ham!
What you have here is juicy tender pieces of a full ham steak (you freeze half for another purpose) that are perfectly cooked and served with a brown sugar, mustard and pineapple glaze, that is a little bit sweet and fruity, a little bit tangy, a bit spicy and totally delicious!
I served it with scalloped potatoes and green beans for a lovely meal. I used a boxed scalloped potato mix (by Betty Crocker). I cut it in half, keeping the oven temperature and the bake time about 3/4 of the original bake time. It turned out beautiful as you can see, and makes a great option for the smaller family.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE PINEAPPLE GLAZED HAM STEAK
Very simple ingredients. I usually have most of these things in my cupboard/larder at all times, but they are very easily picked up.
- 1/2 half of a bone in full slice of ham (about 1/2 inch thick) (freeze the other half for another time.)
- 1 tsp butter
- 1/4 cup (50g) of soft light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup (52g) of chopped pineapple
- 5 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- pinch ground cloves
- 1 TBS Dijon mustard
The ham slice/steak I am talking about is the one you can buy in the shops that is a full slice of a ham, usually with the small circular bone in the center. Just cut it in half, freeze one half and then cut the other half into two portions.
I used tinned crushed pineapple. I drained off some of the juice to use in the glaze and then some of the crushed pineapple to use as well. The remainder can be frozen for later or eaten in a fruit cup, put into coleslaw (delicious), etc. It will not and should not be wasted.
I froze the remainder of my ham steak in two pieces. Very convenient for me to thaw out and use in a casserole, or even just as a protein option for some supper meal.
Its very nice popped into the electric grill, cooked and then served as is, glazed or not! It always makes a lovely supper, served with some fried potatoes and corn on the cob. Yummy yummy!
HOW TO COOK PINEAPPLE GLAZED HAM STEAK
It may look complicated, but I can promise you that it isn't complicated at all and it really is delicious.
Heat the butter in a medium sized skillet over medium high heat. Cut the ham in half yet again to make two servings. Brown them in the hot butter.
Whisk the sugar, pineapple, pineapple juice, mustard and cloves together. Spoon this sauce over top of the ham slices.
Turn the heat to low and simmer the ham steaks in the sauce for 20 to 25 minutes, until the ham is cooked through and glazed, turning them several times.
Add the maraschino cherries and heat through. Serve hot with some of the sauce spooned over top with a few cherries decorating each serving.
Now doesn't that look special? I think it makes for a really pretty dinner option. Quick and easy to make and oh so delicious. I think I have a new favorite way to cook my ham for special occasions!
I guarantee you are sure to fall in love with this simple and tasty entrée whether you are feeding one, or two, or many people. Much quicker and easier than a full baked ham. Deliciousness without having all those leftovers!
Here are a few other recipes which make use of ham steaks that you might enjoy!
HAM STEAKS SHEET PAN DINNER - A complete dinner for four cooked on one large sheet pan. If you line the sheet with foil cleanup is at a minimum. With a delicious honey mustard glaze, roasted potatoes, butternut squash and green beans. A fabulous dinner to enjoy at any time.
PROPER HAM AND EGGS - This simple way of cooking ham and eggs makes for either a simple supper or a beautiful breakfast. You decide! One nice thick slice of ham/gammon. Fried in butter until golden brown on both sides. The fatty edge getting all stick and sweet from the marmalade glaze. OH so good, especially when you add two perfectly cooked farm fresh eggs!
Yield: 2 servings
Pineapple Glazed Ham Steak
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 35 Min
All the delicious flavors of a holiday ham without the leftovers. Perfectly sized for just two people
Ingredients
- 1/2 half of a bone in full slice of ham (about 1/2 inch thick) (freeze the other half for another time.)
- 1 tsp butter
- 1/4 cup (50g) of soft light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup (52g) of chopped pineapple
- 5 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- pinch ground cloves
- 1 TBS Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a medium sized skillet over medium high heat. Cut the ham in half yet again to make two servings. Brown them in the hot butter.
- Whisk the sugar, pineapple, pineapple juice, mustard and cloves together. Spoon this sauce over top of the ham slices.
- Turn the heat to low and simmer the ham steaks in the sauce for 20 to 25 minutes, until the ham is cooked through and glazed, turning them several times.
- Add the maraschino cherries and heat through.
- Serve hot with some of the sauce spooned over top and a few cherries on each serving.
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I found myself today with a small cabbage in the refrigerator that I wanted to use up. I could have made coleslaw, of course, and I do love coleslaw, but I was wanting something hearty and filling.
It was too small to make cabbage rolls and I had some leftovers from yesterday that I wanted to use up as well, so I decided to make an old-fashioned cabbage casserole with it.
I do have a recipe on here for creamed cabbage, but I wanted something different. You know, sometimes you just fancy something different.
I found a recipe here for a cabbage casserole, but it used cream soup and mayonnaise, neither of which I wanted to use.
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I decided to create a combination of my regular Creamed Cabbage casserole and the new recipe.
I didn't want to boil the cabbage like I regularly do for my recipe. I liked the idea of cooking the cabbage and some onion in some butter in a skillet first.
I did however like the idea of a creamy sauce, but didn't want to use soup, so made a cream sauce from scratch. I also added two cheeses to the sauce, a good cheddar and some Parmesan because well, cheese always goes so well with cabbage.
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Being and feeling rather lazy I decided to do the creamy cheese sauce right in the skillet along with the cabbage. I didn't feel like dirtying up a separate pot to make the sauce.
It worked beautifully. Using a mix of milk and cream made for a deliciously rich sauce and grating in two cheeses added another lovely depth of flavor. I was on to a winner here!
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I also added some cheese and cracker crumbs to the top. I think a casserole is always made better for having added a crunchy topping, don't you?
This was rich and delicious, the topping nice and crunchy. I could have quite easily munched on a whole plate of this and nothing else.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE OLD FASHIONED CABBAGE CASSEROLE
I call this old fashioned because it used simple ordinary ingredients. Nothing out of a can here.
- 1 small head of cabbage, trimmed and chopped
- 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 TBS butter
- salt and black pepper to taste
- pinch sugar
- 2 TBS plain all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups (181g) grated strong cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 TBS Parmesan cheese, divided
- 15 Ritz crackers, coarsely crushed
- non-stick cooking spray
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My cabbage was a very small one, only about six inches around. You will want to trim away the core and any bruised leaves, cut into thick shreds and then chop those up.
You also want to chop the onion coarsely. I grated both cheeses myself. I always prefer to do this if possible as they add things to grated cheeses to make them flow more easily out of the bag. Always grate your own if you can.
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HOW TO MAKE OLD FASHIONED CABBAGE CASSEROLE
Nothing could really be simpler.
Preheat the oven to 350*F/180*C/ gas mark 4. Butter a 7 by 11 casserole dish. Set aside.
Trim and chop your vegetables. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Once it begins to foam add the vegetables and a pinch of sugar. Cook, stirring frequently over medium heat, until the cabbage and onion have begun to soften and turn golden brown in spots.
Sprinkle the flour over top of the vegetables. Stir it in to combine. Slowly stir in the milk and then the cream. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture bubbles and thickens.
Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar (120g) and 2 TBS of the Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until the cheese melts. Pour into the prepared casserole dish, smoothing it out.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheeses over top evenly. Crumble the crackers over top. Spritz the cracker crumbs with a tiny bit of cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown.
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This really was lovely. Because the sauce is made right in the same pan as the cooked cabbage it is not watery because any cabbage juices are incorporated right into the sauce, adding even more flavor.
If you are a fan of cabbage dishes, I think you best prepare yourself to fall in love. This is quite simply one of the most delicious cabbage dishes I have ever made.
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Some other cabbage recipes in The English Kitchen you might enjoy are:
CABBAGE, CHEESE & MUSTARD GRATIN FOR TWO - Inspired by a recipe by Nigel Slater, this delicious dish has wedges of partially cooked cabbage napped with a cheese and mustard sauce, crumb topped and baked to perfection. Gorgeous is one word to describe it.
CABBAGE ROLLS - An old family favorite. A delicious combination of beef, rice, onions and bacon is shaped and then wrapped up in softened cabbage leaves, prior to being baked to perfection in a lush sweet/sour tomato sauce. These are to die for. They are always the first thing to disappear on the buffet table!
Yield: 4-6
Old Fashioned Cabbage Casserole
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 45 Min
Rich and creamy with beautiful old-fashioned flavors. If you like cabbage, you will LOVE this simple casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 small head of cabbage, trimmed and chopped
- 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 TBS butter
- salt and black pepper to taste
- pinch sugar
- 2 TBS plain all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups (181g) grated strong cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 TBS Parmesan cheese, divided
- 15 Ritz crackers, coarsely crushed
- non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350*F/180*C/ gas mark 4. Butter a 7 by 11 casserole dish. Set aside.
- Trim and chop your vegetables. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Once it begins to foam add the vegetables and a pinch of sugar. Cook, stirring frequently over medium heat, until the cabbage and onion have begun to soften and turn golden brown in spots.
- Sprinkle the flour over top of the vegetables. Stir it in to combine. Slowly stir in the milk and then the cream. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture bubbles and thickens.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar (120g) and 2 TBS of the Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until the cheese melts. Pour into the prepared casserole dish, smoothing it out.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheeses over top evenly. Crumble the crackers over top. Spritz the cracker crumbs with a tiny bit of cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown.
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I found myself with a quantity of leftover cooked chicken today and so I wanted to use it up. I hate waste and I know you too. I went looking through my cookbooks to find something new to do with it.
I know I could have made a pot pie or something, but I just wanted something different. I found this recipe for a Chicken Alfredo Bake in a Bisquick baking book, Betty Crocker Ultimate Bisquick Cookbook.
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True confessions however, I did not use Bisquick in my casserole. I made my own Buttermilk Biscuit Topping for it. I did have Bisquick in the house, but I wanted a topping made from scratch today.
This was a very easy topping to make actually. I just cut my regular Buttermilk Biscuit recipe in half and added a bit more milk to it to make it droppable. Easy peasy.
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The recipe actually appealed to me for several reasons. One I could use up all the chicken I had leftover. Two, I had a jar of Alfredo sauce that was soon going to be going out of date and I could use that.
Three, I had the tail end of a piece of Swiss Cheese that I could use as well. So, it all worked out. I had all I needed, and it made for a really great store cupboard meal.
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I was really pleased with the recipe actually. It was very easy to throw together. It went together lickety split, and it tasted really delicious when it was done.
Do make sure you heat the filling up adequately so that it is hot when you drop the biscuit topping onto it so that they cook properly. Just a little tip that you might not have thought about!
The cook time is relatively short so you want your filling to be nice and hot.
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Another thing I really liked about this recipe was that there was no pasta involved, or rice. Most Alfredo bakes have either one or the other.
There is no need to have them in this dish as the biscuit topping provides all the carbs you need.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE CHICKEN ALFREDO BAKE
Leftovers and simple store cupboard ingredients.
For the filling
- 2 cups (9 ounces/255g) cooked chicken meat, diced
- 1/2 cup (75g) frozen petit pois
- 1/2 cup (65g) grated Swiss Cheese
- 3/4 cup (165g) Alfredo pasta sauce
- 2 TBS slivered almonds, lightly toasted
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For the topping:
- 1 cup (140g) plain all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 TBS cold butter, cut into bits
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
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I always ended up coming out with half a dozen other things!
I keep hoping they will build a Costco down here in the Valley, and who knows maybe some day they will!
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I used PC Alfredo Sauce. Any already prepared Alfredo sauce would work fine. Just use your favorite one.
I suspect any cheese would work well, but the Swiss really did add a nice flavor to the mix. I used Organic frozen Petit Pois that we buy in the organic section at the Superstore.
I like to toast my nuts before using them, but it is not necessary. In order to toast them pop them onto a baking sheet and into the preheating oven for about 5 minutes or so until they smell nice and toasty.
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HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN ALFREDO BAKE
It really is a very simple casserole to make and so delicious!
Preheat the oven to 400*F/200*C/gas mark 6. Butter a shallow baking dish, 8 by 12 inches or so in size.
Heat the chicken, peas, cheese, alfredo sauce and toasted almonds to boiling over medium high heat. Pour this mixture into the baking dish.
Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the buttermilk to give you a dough with a dropping consistency. (Sometimes you need a bit more buttermilk.)
Drop the dough in 12 spoonfuls over top of the hot alfredo mixture.
Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and golden brown. Serve hot.
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And that's all there is to it! This really was delicious and so simple to make. It went together very quickly! It made for a really easy, tasty and quick mid week supper.
I loved it! All you really need on the side is a salad, if you can get or afford the lettuce! There seems to be a shortage at the moment. Failing that, crisp vegetable sticks or coleslaw, or even sliced tomatoes and cucumbers would be nice.
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There is no shortage of Chicken casseroles on here. I love roast chicken and am always coming up with tasty ways to use the leftovers. Some other recipes you might enjoy are:
GRANNY'S DEVILED CHICKEN - This makes use of larger pieces of chicken still on the bone. Like drumsticks and thighs, etc. A deliciously tasty paste of ingredients is spread on them and then they are baked and heated through to perfection, with the paste forming a delicious glaze.
EASY BBQ CHICKEN TOSTADAS -Crisp charred Tortillas topped with a delicious mix of shredded leftover cooked chicken, spicy chipotle paste, BBQ sauce and cheese. Baked until the cheese melts and drizzled with more BBQ sauce and some chopped spring onions. All you need is a salad on the side!
Yield: 4
Chicken Alfredo Bake
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min
A quick, easy and delicious way to use up leftover cooked chicken. (Or turkey for that matter!)
Ingredients
For the filling
- 2 cups (9 ounces/255g) cooked chicken meat, diced
- 1/2 cup (75g) frozen petit pois
- 1/2 cup (65g) grated Swiss Cheese
- 3/4 cup (165g) Alfredo pasta sauce
- 2 TBS slivered almonds, lightly toasted
For the topping:
- 1 cup (140g) plain all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 TBS cold butter, cut into bits
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400*F/200*C/gas mark 6. Butter a shallow baking dish, 8 by 12 inches or so in size.
- Heat the chicken, peas, cheese, alfredo sauce and toasted almonds to boiling over medium high heat. Pour this mixture into the baking dish.
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the buttermilk to give you a dough with a dropping consistency. (Sometimes you need a bit more buttermilk.)
- Drop the dough in 12 spoonfuls over top of the hot alfredo mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and golden brown. Serve hot.
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