Author: ryank

Easter Dinner Inspiration

“Orange” you glad we got an Easter glaze recipe for you?

Kidding aside, Easter may look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean it can’t have the same great tastes you’ve always associated with the holiday, including the rich flavor of Kentucky Legend’s double-smoked ham.

In the video below, you’ll see celebrity chef Ralph Pagano, who’s previously appeared on Hell’s Kitchen and gone head to head versus Bobby Flay on Iron Chef, showcase Kentucky Legend in three very different yet equally delicious ways: 1) as a stunning Easter centerpiece with a delightful orange honey glaze, 2) as a tasty addition to any side dish such as in his Brussels sprouts recipe, and 3) as creatively repurposed ham and cheese biscuits so that no leftovers go to waste.

If you’re worried about too many leftovers this year, don’t be! Kentucky Legend hams come in a variety of sizes, including wholes, petite wholes, halves and quarters, so you can find the right size for your household.

But, then again, that leftover ham sure tastes good anywhere you put it, from charcuterie plates to pizza! Visit our “Recipes” page for more ways to make delicious use of any leftover Easter ham.

Easter Dinner + Leftovers

Given the circumstances, Easter 2020 may likely be a scaled-back affair compared to years before. Maybe you’re wondering if that whole ham is really necessary this year, since you’ll probably only be cooking for your immediate household.

There are two possible game plans here.

On the one hand, a whole ham can provide great mealtime mileage—as long you plan ahead for how to use the leftovers. Precooked, with rich, double-smoked flavor that only needs warming up, Kentucky Legend ham is the perfect quick-meal building block that easily adapts to a wide variety of recipes, from sandwiches to skillet stir-fries to breakfast burritos to you-name-it. Good for up to a week in the fridge or two months in the freezer, it also has a relatively long shelf-life.

On the other hand, you can “right-size” your ham for the number of folks you’ll be serving. Kentucky Legend hams are available in multiple sizes, including Petite Wholes, Halves and Quarter Sliced. Plan one pound per person and you’ll have enough for each person to have a second serving if they’re feeling extra hungry—or just really loving that ham.

For some help simplifying mealtime, we’ve asked celebrity chef George Duran, former Food Network cooking show host, for some advice. Check out the video below, as Chef Duran graciously Skyped in from his apartment kitchen in New York City.