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  • Holiday Ham ... with a Twist
  • From "DIY's Holiday Workshop"
    episode DHOL-102


    Looking for a delicious yet easy-to-prepare holiday dish that gives your guests a taste of something a little different? Chef Harry has the answer: scalloped potatoes with Black Forest ham and a savory salmon frittata!

    Simply follow these easy recipes:
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    Scalloped Potatoes with Black Forest Ham, Spinach and Pine Nuts
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    Figure A
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    Figure B
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    Figure C

    Ingredients:
    1 stick butter
    2 cups cubed Black Forest ham
    5 cups shredded potatoes
    1 tablespoon Italian herb blend
    1 Tablespoon flour
    2 ounces fresh baby spinach
    One half cup pine nuts
    Salt and pepper to taste
    1 cup milk
    1 Tablespoon cream

    Steps:

    1. Heat the butter in an oven-proof 12 inch non stick heavy sauté pan over medium high heat.
    2. Add the ham and potatoes (figure A), Italian herb blend and flour to the pan. Sauté for 3 minutes. (Note: The flour will bind the mixture and aid in browning the top and caramelizing the bottom.)
    3. Season with salt and pepper.
    4. Stir in the spinach and the pine nuts (figure B).
    5. Pour the milk over the pan (figure C) and heat to a simmer.
    6. Cook 5 minutes and pour the cream over the pan.
    7. Bake for 50 minutes in a pre-heated, 350-degree oven.

    Serves 6.
    Salmon Frittata
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    Figure D
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    Figure E
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    Figure F
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    Figure G

    Ingredients:
    4 tablespoon butter
    2 potatoes, cut into small cubes
    1 onion, minced
    6 stalks asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
    1 cup sliced mushrooms
    1 tablespoon fresh dill, stems removed and chopped
    6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into pieces
    6 eggs, lightly beaten
    Salt and pepper to taste
    A few thin strips of red and green bell pepper
    Herb sprigs and sliced lemons for garnish (optional)

    Steps:

    1. Heat the butter in a 12-inch oven proof sauté pan over medium high heat and brown the potatoes and onion for about 5 minutes (figure D).
    2. Stir in the asparagus, mushrooms and dill, then sauté another one to two minutes.
    3. Place the salmon pieces over the top, distributing evenly (figure E), then pour the eggs over the pan (figure F).
    4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
    5. Place the pan in a pre-heated, 350-degree oven and after 10 minutes, arrange the pepper strips decoratively over the top.
    6. Continue to bake until the frittata has set and browned on the top, about 30 minutes total.
    7. Remove from oven and allow to stand 5 minutes before cutting into wedges. Top with an herb sprig or two and garnish edges of plate with sliced lemons (figure G).

    Serves 6.

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