Down-Home Prosciutto

The country ham is our native prosciutto or serrano, though most Southerners wouldn’t dream of throwing an uncooked leg on a deli slicer and shaving some to go with the asparagus. Most Northerners, meanwhile, have never heard of...

Big-Time Barbecue

Ray Lampe, a.k.a. Dr. BBQ, offers up doctor’s orders for perfect summer grilling.

Ham on Rye, Extra Sadism

Is it OK for a restaurant to abuse its customers?

Experiments with Ham Powder

Lark’s Johnathan Sundstrom wins James Beard and gets edgy.

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Tasso Ham

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Celebrate Festivus

The holiday for the rest of us.

Honey-Mustard Glazed Ham

This easy recipe for glazed ham yields a crunchy, sweet crust and juicy interior, so all you need to worry about is getting a good-quality ham.

Serrano Ham and Membrillo Crostini

Sweet-salty bites topped with Manchego cheese.

Double-Smoked Ham

Rich flavor comes from barbecuing a fully cooked ham.

Another Secretly High-Calorie Salad

This week’s mission: Cold meets hot on a lettuce bed, and a new fast-food breakfast.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cravings

Bread plus cheese plus heat equals perfection (times 10).

Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Fig Jam Panino

A sophisticated sandwich.

Black Forest Ham and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

Yes, it’s a ham and cheese on rye, but caramelized onions make it stellar.

Shrimp and Okra Gumbo with Tasso

A seafood and ham gumbo that’s thickened with okra.