A Suitable Meal

Easter Sunday is upon us.  A time for guilt-filled trips to Mass, demolishing younger family members in egg hunts, candy, and celebratory meals.  When it comes to Easter dinner, there is one meat to rule them all -- ham.

Unfortunately, my studies have kept me from celebrating at home with my family.  Thus, I have been forced to make dinner for myself -- a meal suitable to satisfy the hunger that comes from Gentlemanly pursuits.  So, for the first time in quite some time, open wide, 'cause here comes a food post.

Green Bean Casserole

I opted to start with the casserole, as it takes longer to make.  Green bean casserole couldn't be simpler to make, and the recipe is on the back of any cream of mushroom or french fried onions can.  Take two cans of green beans, a can of cream of mushroom soup, and a can of french fried onions.  Mix the soup and beans together in a casserole dish and sprinkle some french fried onions on top.  You can also add some cheddar cheese and bread crumbs on top if you'd like more of a crust.  Put in the oven at 350 for half an hour.  With five minutes to go, add the remaining onions.  The final result looks something like this.

Ham Steak

Instead of messing around with baking and basting a whole ham, a ham steak is sufficient for one.  I opted for a maple-flavored one, but you can also get them in honey or unflavored.  Stick it on the grill for about ten minutes, and you wind up with something like this.

So there you have it.  A quick and painless Easter dinner.  Hope your holiday is an enjoyable one, and remember to stay fresh.

--J.J. Gittes