Recipe: Ham and Beans

INGREDIENTS:

2 cans or 1 lb dry great Northern beans 1/2 pound cooked ham, diced 1 small onion, diced 3 tsp brown sugar 1 clove of garlic

salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried parsley

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Rinse beans in a large pot. Add 8 cups of cold water. Let stand overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans. OR: (Open two cans, drain, rinse.)
2.	Return beans to pot and add ham, onion, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, cayenne and parsley and water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beans are tender. Add more water if necessary during cooking time. I generally serve over steamed brown or white rice. Enjoy!!

Turkey, Ham and Mushroom - Oh My!

I have clearly been slacking this week! Or just havent had time, I am SO sorry!

Here are the meals I prepared for the rest of this week.
They were all hit EXCEPT - the mushroom linguine. Which, by the way, I was looking forward to the most! I was so sad! My husband and I managed to get it down, but the kids didnt even touch it. I take that back, they did try it, but made a face. Skylar even refused my offer of cookies to eat it! Geesh!

It probably would have been better with non-gluten free pasta, or more oil, or more cheese. Something. It just lacked flavor. And the citrus dressing was sooooo citrus-y. Ah well. Cant win them all!

Here are the photos combined into one post!
Enjoy!
And like always, the recipes can be found at The Fresh 20...

Recipe ~ Potato Soup

Potato Soup

Ingredients:

6 large potatoes
1 1/2 cup chopped celery,  (include leaves)
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup cream
2 Cups of Diced Ham
2 Bay Leaves
1 Cup of Carrots
2 Cans of Chicken Broth

Stovetop Directions:

1 Peel and cube potatoes.

2 Put in a saucepan along with the onions and celery.

3 Add chicken broth, enough to just cover the vegetables.

4 Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are very tender.

5 Using a potato masher, coarsely crush the potatoes, but don't mash them--you want chunks left.

6 Add enough milk or cream to thin to desired thickness and add salt& pepper to taste.

Crock pot Directions:

1. Peel and cube potatoes

2. Put all ingredients in crock pot.

3. Cook for 5-8 hours.

4. Enjoy!

Ham and Squash Bake - Semi Home Made Recipe

Ingredients:

2 Cups Diced Ham

2 Medium Yellow Squash

2 Medium Zucchini

1 Box of Scalloped Potatoes

2 Tbs Real Butter

1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

1. Follow Directions on Box of Potatoes
2. Before putting in oven, mix in ham...
3. Layer Squash on top, I alternated the two for an aesthetic value...
4. Melt Butter and drizzle over squash
5. Shake cheese over top
6. Bake as directed... I left mine in a bit longer for the cheese to brown on top

My family devoured this, so this will be a new regular in our home... My kids LOVE squash!