What do to do with a freezer full of left-over cooked meats and sausages? Make a gumbo! I won’t be so bold to say that this is a traditional gumbo, but I will say that this left me and scraping the bowl!
This is a family recipe, created by my grandma on my dad’s side. My dad is the oldest of nine kids; while big families weren’t so uncommon in the Philippines a few decades ago, you can imagine it was tough feed such a large group on a limited budget. This recipe is proof that you can make a few ingredients go a long, tasty way.
This sausage pasta bake was inspired from one of my favorite foodie TV shows “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”. Basically, it’s a bunch of meat, cheeses, marinara sauce, bell peppers and pasta. It’s basically love baked in goodness.
The Basics
Thick and packed with flavor, split pea soup with chunks of ham is one of my favorite comfort foods. This is especially if you have left-over ham. This recipe makes enough for a large family.
The Basics
- Cooked ham cut into chunks – You’ll need at least 2 handfuls.
I was determined to salvage some of the meat from my ham fail into something delicious. Since the meat was dried out, the only way I could add flavor and moisture is using it in a casserole.
Although this dish was my salvation, you could also use the same recipe just to create a tasty meal!
