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One Easter Ham, Many Meals

We order large hams from the local butcher because leftovers inspire many meals.
One Easter Ham, Many Meals
For a light supper, finely chop bits of ham and make a salad with mayonnaise and fresh dill. JeanMarie Brownson/TCA
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Baked ham makes an impressive main course for Easter dinner. We opt for spiral-sliced with a sugary-crunchy glaze. Fully cooked ham should be gently heated in a low oven or on a covered grill until warm. Resist the temptation to heat it super-hot; the lean meat will dry out.

We order large hams from the local butcher because leftovers inspire many meals. My favorite? Sliced ham on a French baguette with plenty of sweet butter.

JeanMarie Brownson
JeanMarie Brownson
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JeanMarie Brownson is a James Beard Award-winning author and the recipient of the IACP Cookbook Award for her latest cookbook, “Dinner at Home.” JeanMarie, a chef and authority on home cooking, Mexican cooking and specialty food, is one of the founding partners of Frontera Foods. She co-authored three cookbooks with chef Rick Bayless, including “Mexico: One Plate at a Time.” JeanMarie has enjoyed developing recipes and writing about food, travel and dining for more than four decades. ©2026 JeanMarie Brownson. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.