Fix-It and Forget-It

Do you have leftover ham from the holiday weekend? New England Boiled Dinner may be just what you’re looking for to use it up in a tasty way (though, we agree, the recipe could use a more tantalizing name). We like the taste of juicy ham combined with the mild flavor of cabbage and potatoes. Serve it as a complete meal or with Apple Gingerbread just for fun.
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My dad had a side job as a butcher. He would pick out the meat for a holiday and often prepared it himself. And ham was always his choice meat for Easter. He would present it to the family like a masterpiece before he took it back to the kitchen to carve it.

In our busy lives, I am constantly looking for recipes to make our special meals easier. We found this great recipe for ham that takes no oven space and very little prep time. And because the ham cooks as a whole ham in the slow cooker, it still can be a masterpiece, as my dad would have insisted!

If you haven’t already planned your Easter menu, consider this recipe. Or take a look at your favorite Fix-It and Forget-It cookbook for more ideas to help save you time on Easter Sunday.
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