Southern Glazed Ham

Ingredients:

1 spiral sliced ham
1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Line a roasting dish with foil and place the ham meat side down.

In a small bowl combine the cracker crumbs, salt, and brown sugar.

Pat the cracker mixture all over the ham and cover with foil.

Bake according to package directions, removing the foil the last 15 minutes to brown the top.

Zuppa Toscana

Ingredients:


1 lb. Italian sausages (use spicy to get that signature Olive Garden flavor)
4-6 russet potatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/4 c. REAL bacon pieces (optional)
2 Tbsp minced garlic (about 3-4 cloves)
32 oz. chicken broth
1 c. kale or Swiss chard, chopped
1 c. heavy whipping cream
2 Tbsp flour

Directions:

1. Brown sausage links in a sauté pan.

2. Cut links in half lengthwise, then cut slices.

3. Place sausage, chicken broth, garlic, potatoes and onion in slow cooker. Add just enough water to cover the vegetables and meat.

4. Cook on high 3-4 hours (low 5-6 hours) until potatoes are soft.

30 minutes before serving:

5. Mix flour into cream removing lumps.

6. Add cream, kale, and bacon to the crock pot, stir.

7. Cook on high 30 minutes or until broth thickens slightly.

8. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, diced
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups beef broth
2 29-ounce cans tomato sauce
1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
3 bell peppers, diced
¾ cup minute rice, uncooked
shredded cheese, for topping

Instructions:

Add ground beef, diced onion, garlic, and olive oil to a large stock pot. Saute over medium heat 2-3 minutes until fragrant and onions are tender.

Add tomato sauce, cajun seasoning, bell peppers and rice and simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes.

Taste and add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

Top with shredded cheese and serve hot.