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Check out our collection of winning ham recipes, from festive mains to kid-friendly treats.
It’s hard to beat a baked ham at Christmas, even as an alternative to the traditional roast turkey. This one comes with a port and shallot sauce and sticky roasted pears: heaven on a plate
Gammon joints are great when cooked with added flavours. Here the quintessentially British Earl Grey tea works in a winning way with brown sugar and mustard to deliver up something special. Great for long weekends and celebrations.
Serve up simple Christmas canapés that layer crostini with mustard piccalilli and zesty, herby ham hock
Our festive eggs Benedict makes a delicious addition to Boxing Day brunch spread. Plus they're a great way to use up Christmas leftovers. Use whatever cheese you have in the fridge to make an easy hollandaise sauce and pour over gammon and toasted English muffins.
A simple pizza recipe with the classic combination of ham and cheese, jazzed up with plump mushrooms and black olives. Try it for your next night in with family or friends. Just add a crispy salad and you're good to go.
Traditional lasagne is a well-loved Italian classic, but can be a labour of love to cook from scratch. For something simpler but just as delicious, try this creamy ham and cheese lasagne recipe. There's only one filling to make, it smells amazing when it comes out of the oven and it's so moreish, no one will notice there's hidden veg in it!
This on-trend hot honey glazed ham is sweet and sticky with a welcome tartness from the plums, making it a delicious addition to your Christmas feast. Pop it in your slow-cooker and let the warm spicy aromas fill your home, freeing up time for more festive prep and fun!
There's nothing like a creamy, hearty mac and cheese to tuck into on a cold night and this delicious pasta recipe has the brilliant addition of leftover ham, bringing both texture and flavour
Serve up this gorgeous ham which is slow-cooked in ginger beer with spices before being topped with a gingerbread-inspired glaze and roasted until golden and sticky.
Give this traditional Christmas ham a go – simmered in bay-infused cider and roasted with a mustard and demerara glaze, it it makes for a magnificent centrepiece
These plump chicken breasts are stuffed with creamy garlic & herb soft cheese
This chicken and ham hock pie is an absolute classic! Tender chicken and ham hock are cooked in a creamy mustard and tarragon sauce, before being topped with golden puff pastry
Succulent chicken breasts wrapped in prosciutto with garlic and herbs
Silky spinach, tangy tomato and salty Parma ham sit neatly on a traditional pizza base, topped with a perfectly cooked egg – this traditional Italian Florentine pizza recipe boasts vibrant flavours for a delicious dinner idea that's perfect for sharing
These tasty little pastries are so quick and easy to make in an air-fryer, with crisp puff pastry and a oozy ham and cheese filling. The addition of courgette adds moisture and a bit of hidden veg for kids. Perfect for lunch, picnics or snacking.
An absolute classic, succulent beef, gorgeous mushrooms and light, buttery pastry
These spooky sandwiches will be a great addition to your Halloween party platter.
Monkfish has a meaty texture but delicate flavour that makes it perfect for wrapping in Parma ham and roasting for a special fish dish. Stuffed with sundried tomatoes and basil, this Mediterranean-style recipe is served with colourful roasted veg.
Tender ham plus veg in a creamy herb sauce topped with crispy pastry – this pie will be popular with the whole family. And there’ll be plenty of the ready-cooked meat left to make a quick rice main, a chunky ham sandwich or some nachos for a tasty supper
Based on the traditional Korean dish bibimbap, this is perfect for a quick meal – rice topped with a fried egg, ham and veg stir-fry and flavoured with a splash of chilli and soy sauces.
Meals by Mitch's budget-friendly pizzas are made in a skillet pan and are ready in just 30 minutes! We've topped ours with ham and veggies, but you can customise yours with your family's favourite toppings.
Nothing can beat a classic French croque monsieur and here we've used a traditional boule, Finest ham and Gruyère, along with a creamy béchamel sauce to create the ultimate toasted sandwich. Bon appétit!
These cucumber sushi bites are the perfect snack or appetizer when hosting friends and family, but they're more than eye-catching and delicious – they provide 2 of your 5-a-day too. Tuck in!
Marinated figs, Parma ham and mozzarella is a classic salad combo and for good reason – with the perfect balance of sweet and salty alongside peppery rocket and creamy mozzarella. A lovely lunch or light supper.
A gorgeous pairing of two delicate flavours - sweet and juicy melon with smoky slices of Parma ham
Ham, egg and crisps... yep, your read that right! This giant sharing baguette is packed full with perfectly boiled eggs, Wiltshire cured ham and salt and vinegar crisps for crunch - you can swap in your favourite crisp flavour, if you like. Cut it into fours and share on your next picnic!
The whole family will love this easy pasta recipe. Tagliatelle is coated in a creamy garlic sauce, flecked with chunks of ham and sprinkled with herby chives. Plus it's on the table in just 20 mins - win!
You know how some people have the ability to magic up tasty meals from random leftovers using just sheer kitchen creativity? Well, that's Elena's superpower. Her quiche, which cleverly uses tortilla wraps instead of pastry, is the proof
Cooked for 8 hours in a slow cooker, nothing beats a steaming bowl of hearty soup on a cold day. This delicious soup recipe cooks on low for 8 hours, so you can enjoy a busy day and come home to a fantastic food hug
Who wouldn’t love cheesy mozzarella-stuffed chicken wrapped in crisp, Parma ham for dinner or lunch? This speedy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and super-easy to prepare
Making this soup is a great way of using up gammon steaks, as well as being a gorgeous warming soup for winter days. The lentils add extra depth and are a lovely foil to the gammon. Elevate it with a small dollop of crème fraîche.
Taking roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook, this classic and potato soup recipe is given a tasty (and nutritious) twist thanks to the addition of curly kale. Serve topped with crumbled prosciutto and some fresh crusty bread on the side.
Italy on a plate, this marinated fig salad oozes with the flavours of a mediterranean hot summer's day: sliced, ripe, figs, fragrant lemon, moreish cured Spanish ham, and creamy mozzarella. A honey and mustard shallot dressing perfectly balances the sweetness of the summer fruit in this salad.