Now during the holidays we are all looking for different recipes for the table that will add something extra to it. So below we have easy ham recipes that you can make for any occasion.

  • Roasted pumpkin risotto

Materials:

  • 1 ½ pounds pumpkin, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 150g prosciutto, cut into strips (optional)
  • ¾ cup spring onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups arborio rice
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ cup Parmesan, freshly grated
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions for use

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a baking dish, put the pumpkin, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg. Add salt and pepper.
  2. Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pumpkin is soft. Cover it with aluminum foil to keep it warm.
  3. While the pumpkin is cooking, put the risotto by bringing the stock to a low temperature in a medium saucepan. Keep it warm until the risotto is done.
  4. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a 5-quart saucepan with a tall lid or a heavy, large pot over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  5. Add the onions to the pan and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add the rice and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the wine and turn off the bottom of the pan and cook for a few minutes until the wine is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  7. Go ahead and add ¾ cup stock at a time, letting most of it absorb after each addition, stirring often, for about 20 minutes total. The rice will become tender and creamy.
  8. Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir the squash, prosciutto, sage and thyme into the rice. Cook for 2 minutes to combine the flavors. Remove from heat, stir in remaining ¼ teaspoon nutmeg and Parmesan.
  9. Add salt and pepper. Serve hot. Enjoy!

  • Ham and cheese puffs

Components:

  • Spice mix
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 package puff pastry, defrosted (2 sheets)
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 250 g of thinly sliced ​​ham
  • ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1 tablespoon of water

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Line your pan with parchment paper. Put it aside.
  2. For the spice mix: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Unfold the puff pastry and cut each sheet into 9 squares.
  3. Spread about ½ teaspoon of dijon over the puff pastry. Place the ham and cheese in the center of the puff pastry squares. Sprinkle with some of the spice mix. Fold two opposite corners of each square over the filling and pinch the edges to seal. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Combine the egg and water. Brush each dough with the egg. Sprinkle the tops of the cakes with more of the spice mix. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown. Serve hot or at room temperature.

  • Pasta salad with ham and peas

Materials:

  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can chicken stock (10 fluid ounces)
  • 2 cups half and half milk
  • 3 cups fusilli pasta
  • mixed seasoning
  • 1-2 cups cooked ham, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh grated parmesan cheese

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large enough pot. Add the onion and cook in the pot for about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the chicken stock, pasta and seasoning. Increase the heat to high and let them boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. The pasta should be almost done – taste it and if it is almost done, add the ham and peas. Cook for another 5 minutes or so until the ham and peas are heated through.
  5. Serve immediately with parmesan, if desired.