Creamed Curried Ham & Peas Over Biscuits

If you are trying to think of some creative ways to use that Easter ham for leftovers, you may want to try this recipe.  It is very easy and extremely tasty.



Ingredients:

8 T. butter
½ c. flour
2 - 2½ c. milk
1 T. fresh thyme
½ t. curry powder
1 t. salt
½ t. black pepper
2 c. cubed ham
15 oz. can peas, drained

In a large saucepan, melt butter.  Add flour and stir until flour and butter are combined, about two or three minutes. 

Slowly add 2 cups of milk.  Reserve one half cup of milk to thin the mixture if you think it is too thick.

Add thyme leaves, curry powder, salt and pepper.  (You may want to add more salt, depending on your taste.  However, due to the salt from the ham, start with one teaspoon).

Add ham and peas.  Stir over medium heat until mixture is completely warmed through.

Serve over hot biscuits.  In this demonstration, we used Bisquick.  You can use any store-bought biscuit or your favorite biscuit recipe.

Swedish Chef's Steak Tips

It doesn't get any easier than this.  A few ingredients, put them all together, allow them to marinate, and you have a delicious dinner in store for you.  Here is the recipe.... enjoy!

Ingredients:

1½ - 2 lbs. flat iron steak - you may need to ask your butcher to cut this for you
1/3 c. soy sauce
1/3 c. canola oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
3 T. brown sugar
1 T. tomato paste
1 T. salt
1 T. black pepper
½ t. cayenne pepper

 

Prick meat and cut into one inch cubes.  Place into a quart sized plastic Ziploc bag.  Add all ingredients.  Zip bag shut.  With your hands, mix until all ingredients are well-combined in the bag.  Place in refrigerator at least two hours.

You may want to strain some of the marinade from the meat before grilling, in order to reduce flare-ups.

Cook on a preheated grill.  Grill until the internal temperature is 135º, about 8 - 10 minutes.  Remove from heat and place on a platter.  Cover with aluminum foil and allow to rest for about 5 minutes.

In this demonstration they were served over buttered rice with parsley.  They would be equally as good with mashed or baked potatoes, or noodles.