Here's a secret: if you usually don't have a lot of time to cook something elaborate, stock a few ounces of ham steak at home. When dinner time comes, just sizzle it over a hot skillet for a couple of ...

4 1⁄2-inch-thick smoked ham steaks, or 1 piece of smoked ham, cut 2 inches thick, preferably bone in Stir together the preserves, maple syrup, ancho-chile powder, and orange juice in a medium bowl.

If you love ham and cheese sandwiches, ham and cheese croissants, or simply eating them by the slice, then this round up of ...