Alright, here's the deal.  Since Thanksgiving was just four weeks ago and since Turkey generally tastes like cardboard covered with gravy and since Americans aren't real big on a Christmas Goose, I'm thinkin' you're thinkin' Ham for Christmas. 

Now if there's one thing a true Southern Cook knows it's how to make a good possum stew...if there's two things a true Southern Cook knows, it's how to make a tasty ham.

Here's the secret. It's really easy.

If you're looking for something more creative than a sandwich to make with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey, this is an easy recipe that's sure to please.  You can also substitute with chicken.

This is a great dish to serve for Sunday dinner!  The trick - start on Saturday night...

Ingredients:

1 2-1/2- to 3-lb. boneless beef chuck pot roast
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup cooking oil
2 large onions, cut into 3/4-inch slices
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
1 lb. potatoes
1 lb. carrots cut into 2-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, bias-sliced into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Black pepper (optional)

Ingredients:

1 chicken (3 lbs.) cut into pieces, back and wings discarded (or save for soup or to make a broth later)
3T wheat flour or all purpose flour
2t. Cafe Netties Classic European Classic saltless seasonings
Pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb. French green beans (haricots verts), trimmed (see note)
2 parsnips, peeled and diced
1 yellow summer squash, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup small red pearl onions, peeled
2 small carrots, peeled, diced
1 cup fresh mushrooms, quartered
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped (see note)
3 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled, cut in large cubes
1/2 cup (1 stick) corn oil margarine, melted
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon peeled and minced ginger root
Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Living in Texas, there is absolutely no way I'm going to claim to have the best chili recipe.  People here are serious about their chili and have very strong opinions about it.  We even have complete festivals and cook offs for bragging rights revolving around this beloved Texas favorite.  Having given my disclaimer, here's a quick and easy version that your family is sure to love!

Ingredients:

3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet
10 small red potatoes
5 carrots, peeled and julienned
1 large head cabbage, cut into small wedges

Ingredients:

1 large eggplant

3/4 c. extra virgin olive oil

1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes

1 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1/2 tsp. basil

1/2 tsp. oregano

1 tbsp. minced garlic

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

3 eggs

2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Ingredients:

4 center cut pork chops

1 cooked sweet potato, cut in 4 slices

4 slices pineapple

2 tbsp. minced onion

1 tbsp. minced garlic

1/2 cup ketchup

2 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tbsp. teriyaki sauce

1/2 tsp. salt