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Kangaroo Pouches (Hot Sandwiches)
 by: LeAnn R. Ralph

Use your imagination to fill these hot sandwiches. The recipe makes 15 or 16 sandwiches. Leftovers can be used for snacks and to take to work for lunch.

Sandwich Pouches

1 1/2 cups warm water
1 package dry yeast (or 2 teaspoons bulk yeast)
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dry oatmeal
4 1/2 to 5 cups flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in remaining ingredients. Knead for a couple of minutes. Dough will be a little soft and sticky.

Divide dough into balls the size of small eggs.

Filling

Use what you like for the filling. I have used slices of summer sausage, thin-sliced ham, cotto salami, smoked turkey breast, dried beef. For the cheese, I have used cheddar, colby, and mozerella.

Assembling the Kangaroo Pouches

Roll dough to approximately 6 inches wide by 8 inches long. Place a slice of meat and a slice of cheese slightly below the center of the dough. Drizzle a few drops of Italian salad dressing or a scant teaspoon of spaghetti sauce over the cheese. I have also used a scant teaspoon of sour cream or blue cheese salad dressing.

Bring the top part of the dough over the filling and seal the edges by rolling up the dough toward the filling.

Place sandwiches on a greased baking sheet.

Bake at 325 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Some of the cheese may melt out of the Kangaroo Pouches, but in that case, when you serve them, scoop the melted cheese on top of the sanwiches.

Serve with a salad or other fresh vegetables.

Yield: 15 or 16 Kangaroo Pouches

Note: My husband loves to take to these to work and heats them up in the microwave for lunch.

About The Author

LeAnn R. Ralph is the author of the farm books "Cream of the Crop (More True Stories from Wisconsin Farm)" (trade paperback, Sept. 2005); "Christmas in Dairyland (True Stories from a Wisconsin Farm" (trade paperback 2003); "Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam" (trade paperback 2004); "Preserve Your Family History (A Step-by-Step Guide for Interviewing Family Members and Writing Oral Histories" (e-book 2004).

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Easy Recipes

Easy recipes that will impress your family and loved ones!

Looking for painless and easy to prepare recipes that not only taste good but give the perception that you spent a lot of thought and effort creating the dish? Here are many dishes that are extremely easy, but definitely tasty.

Oriental Stir Fry
One of the simplest recipes that are incredibly satisfying is Oriental stir fry. You can make an Oriental stir fry with chicken, pork, beef or without any meat. Using one simple frying pan or wok, a variety of vegetables (fresh, canned or frozen), some stir fry sauces and a side of rice- you’ve got a great meal.

Oriental Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients:
1 pound of chicken breast (cut into cubes or strips)
2 cans of oriental style vegetables (usually includes water chestnuts, green beans, broccoli, baby corn, carrots, etc)
4 to 8 ounces of stir fry sauce (sweet or salty your choice)
4 servings of rice
Olive Oil

Directions:
Cook boil in bag rice on the side as directed. In an oiled skillet or wok add cut chicken, cook moderately and then add in vegetables. Stir frequently with a wooden spoon adding a few spoonfuls of sauce every few minutes. Stir fry for about 10 minutes or until cooked completely through. Serve over rice.

Maple Ham Steak

Ham steak is very easy to make and for most families an awesome meal. You can buy individually sliced ham steaks sold in many supermarkets. Or if you prefer, you can buy a large ham and slice it into to inch thick steaks.

Ingredients:
4 Ham Steaks
4 ounces of brown sugar
8 ounces of maple syrup
4 Yams (sweet potatoes (fresh or canned)

Directions:
Rub 1 oz. of brown sugar into the ham and place in an oven for about 25 to 30 minutes at 400 to 425 degrees F. (or as directed). A few minutes before the ham steak is complete, you can pour some maple syrup on top of the ham steak or cautiously heat up the syrup in a microwave and serve as desired. Ham steaks go great with yams (sweet potatoes). You can cook them in an oven with your ham steak, starting them about 15 minutes before you begin cooking the ham.

BLT Sandwich

One of my family favorites is the BLT sandwich. Although bacon is perhaps not the healthiest food available, you can choose to swap good old fashioned bacon with turkey bacon or even chicken bacon. These products aren’t as bad as they sound and actually very tasty.

Since the BLT sandwich is very simple and only includes bacon, lettuce, tomato, bread and mayo, make sure you buy only the best ingredients including nice thick bread and fresh lettuce and tomatoes.

Ingredients:
1 Loaf of White or Rye Bread
1 head of lettuce
4 beefsteak tomatoes
1 pound of bacon

Directions:
On a griddle cook one pound of bacon. Pat dry removing any excess grease. Now add mayo to two pieces of bread and then top with a sliced tomato and some lettuce. Garnish with a pickle, some olives and some pretzels or chips.

What to do with leftover ham?
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Using Leftover Ham
Here are a few other really good recipes for left over ham. Most of them require cubed ham.

Best recipes for leftovers
More ham leftovers to enjoy a bit later in the year. Baked Portobello mushrooms with ham.

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Leftover Ham Recipes

The leftover ham recipes reveal a unique way to prepare some tasty dishes without wasting your leftover ham. Read on to know about some interesting leftover ham recipes.

Ham, the rump and thigh of a hog, is used in a cured or smoked form. You can prepare various delicious dishes with ham for a cocktail party or a family dinner on the weekend. If you find a plenty of ham remained from

your holiday feast, don’t let it waste. You can use it to prepare a variety of recipes that pamper your taste buds. Following are some of the most popular leftover ham recipes. Try these recipes and give a surprise party to your family members!

Potato Pancakes with Ham Topping Recipe

Ingredients:
5 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed

6 slices of ham
1 tablespoon rapid rise yeast
1 cup of lukewarm water
12 dollops sour cream
Salt and pepper
1 cup of plain all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil for frying
3 green onions, chopped for garnish

Preparation:
Mix well-mashed potatoes, flour and yeast, adding some water in a large bowl. Keep it in a warm place for about 30 minutes so that the dough doubles in size. Add a tablespoon of oil into a heated non-stick fry pan. Drop spoonfuls of the dough of about 2-3 inches in diameter into the pan. Cook the potato pancakes for about 3-5 minutes over a medium heat until they turn light golden-brown from both sides. Season it with pepper and salt and transfer to a plate. Add a topping of a small dollop of sour cream and piece of rolled ham on it. Sprinkle some ground pepper and chopped green onion for garnishing.

Leftover Ham and Cheese Bake Recipe

Ingredients
8 ounces chopped ham
4 ounces canned mushrooms, drained
1 large onion, minced
teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheese of choice Swiss, cheddar, pepper jack or mozzarella
6 eggs
1 cup of reduced-fat baking mix
16 ounces frozen broccoli
2 ounces pimentos, chopped (optional)

Preparation:
First preheat the oven to 350F. Keep the mushrooms and onions in a skillet and fry quickly on medium heat. Cover the baking dish with a vegetable spray. Put the layers of ham, broccoli, onions, cheese and pimentos at the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Make a smooth mixture of milk, eggs and baking mix and pour it over the top of ham mixture. Bake for about 50-60 minutes, until middle is set. You should cover the baking dish with a foil for the last 15 minutes, if it is turning brown more than desirable. It can be served warm or cold.

Leftover Ham and Vegetable Medley

Ingredients
4 cups cooked ham, cut into thin strips
1 cup sliced red bell peppers
1 cup sliced green bell peppers
2 cups carrots
1 cup frozen green peas
1 onion, sliced into rings
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups French green beans, drained
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
cup water

Preparation:
Add onions, carrots, green peas, green beans, red peppers, green peppers and broccoli into the pre-heated oil in a large skillet. Cover and allow it to boil for about 15 minutes. Prepare a well in the center of the vegetables and place the ham in it. Stir it to moisten and keep it at simmer for about 5-10 minutes. Scramble the eggs until firm in a small, lightly-greased skillet. Cut the eggs into small pieces. Mix the ham, vegetables and eggs together. Prepare a mixture of cornstarch, soy sauce and water in a bowl and pour it into the center of the contents of skillet. Stir it immediately till it starts to thicken.

Leftover Ham Loaf Recipe

Ingredients
1 pound ground baked ham
cup quick cooking oatmeal, uncooked
1 pound ground fresh pork
1 finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard or prepared mustard
cup milk
1 large clove garlic, minced or chopped fine
3 slightly beaten eggs
1/3 cup of cider vinegar
1/3 cup of brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

Preparation:
Heat the oven to 350F. Crush the chunks of ham to desired consistency in the food processor. Make a mixture of ham, mustard, fresh pork, oatmeal, garlic, eggs, milk and parsley in a large bowl. Make two loaves in the baking dish. Combine glaze in a small bowl. Pour the glaze over the ham loaves and bake it uncovered for 60-70 minutes. Baste it once or twice during baking. Serve it warm with glaze.

Using Leftover Ham
Here are a few other really good recipes for left over ham. Most of them require cubed or chunked ham. If you only have sliced ham don’t let that stop you from making the recipes.

Honey Baked Ham
Left over Ham can be also cooked to make a delicious dish. The other slices were wrapped in aluminum foil and placed in the freezer. We will just defreeze it when needed.

Leftover Ham? Perfect! (4 Great Recipes)
Chicken Cordon Bleu You will have to slice your leftover ham quite thin to use it in this recipe, but it’s very worth it. Delicious! Scalloped Potatoes and Ham.

Leftover Ham and Macaroni Casserole Recipe
Try the Leftover Ham and Macaroni Casserole recipe from Recipezaar.com.

Homeaking Dreams and a recipe for leftover ham
"GOALS" FOR 2009 and a recipe for leftover ham. Like a lot of you, I have been making goals for the new year. It seems that everyone is making "goals" instead of resolutions.

The Maple Glazed Ham and Brie Sandwich  with left over ham
Instead of merely slicing your leftover holiday ham and slapping it between a piece of bread, try this Maple Glazed Ham and Brie Sandwich recipe.

Ham leftovers
I’ve never tried this (because I’m not a fan of broccoli), but if you are this could be a great new recipe to try with leftover ham. And if you like broccoli, then you’ll probably love this recipe.

Recipes for leftovers using ham
I want to share some recipes for leftovers that will incorporate that leftover ham so you won’t have to waste it and you won’t have to make endless amounts of sandwiches.

Left over ham recipes
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What to do with leftover ham?
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What to do with leftover ham
Got leftover ham from New Year’s Day or other holiday gathering? Put it to use in these Chinese and Chinese-inspired recipes. Winter Melon Soup is made with ham and sweet winter melons.

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