Potato and Ham Soup

If you love creamy style potato soup, you will love this easy, quick creamy potato and ham soup! Using leftover ham or even a ham bone, is a great flavor enhancer.


I love repurposing leftovers and this ham made the tastiest potato soup I ever had.


The creaminess and rich thick broth are super easy to accomplish without all the added calories.


If you are looking for an economical recipe that will feed a crowd, this is it and so tasty too!


Don't miss trying this packed with flavor soup, it's comforting all year long and freezes well also.


Scroll down to see this fabulous recipe you can eat guilt-free all year long.


A simple soup anyone can make.

Utica Style Breakfast

Amazing what you can do with leftovers. Buttered potatoes, spinach or escarole, ham, peppers and eggs make this the most delicious combinations of flavors and really can be a great breakfast, lunch or dinner. Check out this meat packed meal that everyone in the house will love. Oh and you can add whatever you like I have some other suggestions below.

So don't throw out those leftovers let's get creative!

Bourbon Barbecue Glaze for All Meats

Whether you are using ham steaks, a spiral ham, pork chops, or even salmon, this is a great barbecue sauce that glistens with sweetness.

Grilled, baked pan-fried, or air-fried it's the perfect sweetness of sauce with a great flavor or bourbon.

This sauce is also super tasty on grilled chicken, ribs, burgers, and even hot dogs, so don't want to try this at your next outdoor grilling get-together!

It's so easy to make and the perfect addition to any party you're hosting or want a different basting sauce to cook with.

This basting sauce takes 5 minutes to make and is one of the tastiest and brings any plain piece of meat to a whole other level of yumminess.

Just scroll down to the printable recipe card and let's get cooking something different and exciting for your next holiday or barbecue.

Crockpot Ham and Cabbage

When I was growing up, ham and cabbage in the crockpot was a staple in our home.  Mom was great at making inexpensive meals that would stretch our budget for the week. This one one that fed many of us. Being Italian we always had a houseful at dinner time.