Nacho Ordinary Cinco De Mayo: HoneyBaked Ham & Black Bean Nachos

It's almost Cinco de Mayo and our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew is celebrating in a not-so-ordinary way by adding our classic Honey Baked Ham to everyone's favorite Mexican-style dish... nachos!

Try this delicious recipe tonight. It's muy bueno!

HoneyBaked Ham & Black Bean Nachos

Ingredients
- 1 large bag of tortilla chips
- 4 jalapeno peppers
- 2 cups HoneyBaked Ham, cubed 
- 1 ½ cups or 15 ounce can Black Beans, cooked and drained
- 8 ounces Salsa (we used 505 Southwestern Chipotle Honey Roasted Green Chile salsa)
- 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, grated
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
- ¼-1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 ounces of sour cream

Directions
1. Turn on the oven broiler. On a baking sheet, place the jalapeno chilies. Place the baking sheet underneath the broiler element in oven. Check frequently for blackening. Once the chile has blackened on one side rotate it until all sides are fully blackened (note: the skin will be difficult to remove if it has not blackened first).
2. Remove the chilies from the oven and place into a zip plastic bag. Seal and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle with your hands.
3. Peel off the blackened outer skin of the chile. Remove the stem, seeds and inner membrane (attaches the seeds to the inside of the chile). Chop and set aside (note: the oils from chilies can be very painful if they come in contact with areas such as the eyes or nose). When working with chilies practice frequent hand washing or consider wearing latex-type gloves.
4. Heat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, add the three cups of cheese and stir to fully combine. Set aside. Prepare a baking sheet with a layer to tortilla chips to cover the pan.
5. Sprinkle 1/3 of the chopped ham and cheese over the first layer of chips. Add a second layer of chips, completely covering the first. 
6. Layer on the remaining ham, black beans, roasted chopped jalapeno chilies and salsa topping with the remaining cheese.
7. Place in the heated oven until the cheese fully melts (usually less than 5 minutes). 
8. Remove; top with chopped cilantro and sour cream (or serve both on the side if desired). Eat immediately.

Celebrating with a big group? CLICK HERE to check out our gourmet catering options!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Lucky Leprechaun Leftovers: HoneyBaked Turkey, Broccoli & Rice Salad

Who knew leftovers could be laced with a bit of luck o' the Irish? In this week's featured recipe our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew combines leftover HoneyBaked turkey breast, broccoli bits and whole grains to make a superb salad salad dish that's festive enough to serve up for St. Patty's Day!

HoneyBaked Turkey, Broccoli & Rice Salad

Combine in a bowl and mix well to distribute:

- approximately 1 1/2 cups leftover broccoli, finely chopped
- 1 cup leftover cooked rice
- 1/2 cup chunks of Bleu cheese (or other stronger cheese like Parmesan or Cheddar)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup or more Ranch or Italian style dressing (or mix them both together)
- 1 cup HoneyBaked Ham® or Turkey, diced

Garnish with:
- fresh basil leaves or sliced green onions

- serve and enjoy your Lucky Leprechaun Leftovers (serves 2-4)!

For more yummy HoneyBaked recipes CLICK HERE.
Happy St. Patty's Day, everyone!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Dougasville Crew

Wing It for Mardi Gras with HoneyBaked Turkey Gumbo

Why travel to New Orleans to enjoy a festive feast full of French Quarter flavors when you can celebrate from the comfort of your own home?! 

Check out this marvelous Mardi Gras recipe from our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew using our classic HoneyBaked turkey meat:

HoneyBaked Turkey Gumbo

Over high heat in a large saucepan sauté:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 rib celery, finely sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2" cubes

Reduce heat to medium and stir the vegetables around until tender, about 3 minutes. Then add and saute´ for 1 minute:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cumin

Then add and bring to a boil:
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 six (6) oz. can small pink beans
- 1 ten (10) oz. pack frozen spinach leaves, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 ten (10) oz. package frozen sweet corn kernels

Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes to bring flavors together. Then add and stir together until heated through:
- 1 1/2 cups diced HoneyBaked Sliced Turkey Breast

- 1 1/2 cups of sliced Andouille or lean smoked pork sausage
- 4 oz. frozen cut okra (optional)
- 1/2 cup minced parsley

Serve over boiled rice with hot sauce on the side (makes 4 servings).

Want to add more flair to your French Quarter fare? CLICK HERE to check out our catering options!

Here's to wingin' it with this Mardi Gras with delicious results!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Bead Dazzling This Mardi Gras ... with HoneyBaked Ham Jambalaya

In case you weren't aware, Mardi Gras celebrations begins soon... and to celebrate in style, our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew has a quick & easy recipe you can whip up just in time for Fat Tuesday!

HoneyBaked Ham Jambalaya

Heat in a large Dutch oven over medium heat:

- 3 tablespoons olive oil

Add and sauté until tender (about 10 minutes):
- 2 large onions, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced

Mix in and bring to a boil:
- 1 28 oz. can of organic ready-cut tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup diced HoneyBaked Ham

- 1 cup peeled, de-veined shrimp
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Stir in well:
- 3/4 cup long grain white rice

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (about 20-25 minutes). 

Season with salt and pepper, serve and enjoy (serves 6). Here's to a BEAD-dazzling Mardi Gras celebration!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

For more fun recipes using our classic HoneyBaked Ham CLICK HERE or visit our web site for information about our gourmet catering & delivery options!

Once A Week Go Greek! HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville's Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Turkey & Feta

Prepare a colorful dinner salad inspired by the Mediterranean with this delicious recipe from your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew. Made with our tender, moist and juicy Roasted Turkey Breast, you know you'll be serving the best, without all the stress!

HoneyBaked Orzo Salad with Turkey & Feta

Ingredients

-1 1/4 cup dried orzo pasta 
-1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved 
-1/2 cup, pitted Kalmata olives, drained, sliced
-1/2 cup roasted red peppers
-1 medium cucumber, diced
-1/4 cup green onion, diced
-1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
-1/4 cup lemon juice
-1/4 cup olive oil
-2 Tbsp parmesan cheese
-1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
-1 1/2 cup, HoneyBaked Roasted Turkey Breast, diced
-1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

-Cook orzo following package directions, drain well. Cool orzo slightly and place into large bowl. 

-Add remaining ingredients, mix well. Refrigerate 3-4 hours or overnight before serving.

Our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville store features a great selection of ham, turkey, side dishes, desserts and so much more. Call us TODAY to have us cater your next event: 770-489-1500

--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Mo' Soup for YOU! HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville 's Top 3 Soups

If you haven't been sippin' on some savory stews & soups this month,  stop by our location this week and give one (or all) of our top 3 HoneyBaked soups a try:

1. Cream of Potato Soup

When temperatures drop, this classic comfort food dish is the perfect way to warm things up a bit! 

Boasting with buttery potato chunks, thick cream and a blend of aromatic spices, our Cream of Potato soup is, well... the cream of the crop, if you ask us! 

Try a cup of Cream of Potato today with a Turkey Bacon Ranch sandwich on sourdough!





2. Tomato Basil with Shells Soup

Thick chunks of juicy tomatoes, soft, hearty pasta shells and an undeniable infusion of basil make this Top 3 Soup option a bowl of absolute bliss. 

Ask us to sprinkle some shredded cheese on the top before we bring it out to your table, and you'll be swept off your feet even more with the ooey-gooey goodness of this cheesy tomato concoction. 

Try our Tomato Basil with Shells soup with a toasted grilled cheese sandwich for lunch today, why don't ya?!





3. Broccoli Cheese Soup

Of all the soups we prepare daily, this one is our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew's absolute favorite. 

If you've got an appetite for something thick & hearty that's chock full of green veggies and flavor, our Broccoli Cheese Soup is for you. Our most popular way to serve up this creamy goodness is in a toasted bread bowl that's decorated with a side of chips (to dip into your soup of course). 

Order some Broccoli Cheese soup in a bread bowl with a chef salad today for a lunch combo that'll have you smackin' your lips the entire rest of the day!

Want to serve up our HoneyBaked soups to the masses? CLICK HERE for more information about our catering options or contact us today at: (770) 489-1500.

Here's to mo' soup for you...and everyone around you for that matter!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Peas and Thank You: HoneyBaked Ham & Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Greens

You’ll find most people throughout the south (and among our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew) eating black-eyed peas and greens on New Year’s Day, but do you know why?! 

Have you ever heard of the old saying, “Eat poor on New Year's, and eat fat the rest of the year?”

Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s has been considered good luck for more than 1,500 years. It's also been a Jewish custom to eat these particular legumes in celebration of Rosh Hashanah, which is the Jewish New Year. These fiber-packed peas also symbolize humility and a lack of vanity (who knew?!). 

Obviously, most people associate good luck with monetary gain...where is where eating greens with your black-eyed peas comes in! The most common veggies to mix with your good luck beans are:
- turnip greens
- mustard greens
- collard greens (these are our fave)

Pork is a staple of just about every Southern meal, so it’s usually cooked with the black-eyed peas. The pork (especially when you use our delicious HoneyBaked Ham ) seems to be in recipes mainly for flavor rather than symbolism... but many people believe that because pigs root forward when foraging, the pork represents positive motion.

Enjoy this delicious HoneyBaked Ham & Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Greens this New Year's Day:

In a 4 quart saucepan heat and cook until tender:
 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
 - 1 medium onion
 - 1 garlic clove

Add:
 - 1/2 pound collard greens (stems removed and leaves finely    
  chopped)
 - 2 cups of low-sodium chicken stock
 - 2 cups water
 - 1 small, finely minced jalapeño pepper (optional)
 - 1 small knuckle from a HoneyBaked Ham bone,
   with the meat removed from the bone (approx. 3/4 to 1 cup)

Simmer until greens are tender (about 20 minutes).

Meanwhile, rinse and drain:
 - a 16 oz. can of black-eyed peas (or about 1 1/2 cups frozen and thawed). Mash half of them with the back of a spoon and add all to the soup mixture.

Add:
-1 medium tomato, diced

Simmer for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper

Stir in:
 - 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
 - a dash of hot sauce (optional)

Serve & enjoy (serves 2) your HoneyBaked Ham & Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Greens.

Here's to good luck and great fortune in 2017! --Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Ho Ho Ho-M-G! 4 HoneyBaked Desserts Santa Will Love More Than Milk & Cookies

Sure, it may be tradition to leave the classic treat of milk & cookies out for Santa this year, but why not "wow" him with something different this holiday... with a gourmet dessert from HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville ?!

Here are our 4 most popular decadent delights as suggestions for replacing those "baked goods" with "baked perfection" instead:

1. HoneyBaked Carrot Cake
Mom always said to "eat your veggies..." and carrot cake counts as part of your daily consumption of vegetables, right?! If not, that's okay. Santa will love this soft & moist piece of heaven on earth (our entire crew loves this particular dessert)!

2. HoneyBaked Pecan Pie
This is a delicious down-home dessert that makes any marvelous meal that much more special... so it's sure to make jolly ol' St. Nick's trip down the chimney totally worth it! Our Pecan Pie is ideal for nut lovers of all ages (in case Santa leaves any leftovers for your family to enjoy, that is).

3. HoneyBaked Cheesecake Sampler
Say "Cheese...(cake)!" No need to hit up that overpriced dessert factory to serve up something smoother & silkier than milk & cookies... Our HoneyBaked Cheesecake Sampler is comprised of a four udderly perfect flavors for Santa to savor: vanilla, hot fudge, strawberry and turtle!

4. HoneyBaked Pumpkin Pecan Pie
What do you get when you cross a terrific Thanksgiving staple with a delectable, down-home favorite? Our HoneyBaked Pumpkin Pecan Pie, of course! This treat is so wonderful it's sure to knock Mr. Claus's socks off... and the soot all over his bright red outfit too!

 For directions to our store CLICK HERE or if you already know where to find us, stop by and pick up a yummy dessert TODAY!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

The Right Way to Do Leftovers: HoneyBaked Ham & Turkey Pot Pies

Now that Thanksgiving has come on gone, you're probably thinking, "What am I going to do with all these leftovers?"

Don't worry, HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville has got you covered with this tasty recipe for Ham & Turkey Pot Pies!

In a Dutch oven, bring to boil and simmer:

-3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
- 1 small celery root, trimmed and diced into 1/2 inch chunks (or 5 ribs of celery plus tops, sliced)

- 3 new potatoes, diced

Cook 7 minutes and add:

- 2 carrots, diced

Simmer until tender (about 10 minutes). Drain, reserving broth for another use. Set aside vegetables for later.

In a heavy saucepan sauté:

- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion

Add:

- 5 tablespoons all purpose flour

Stir 2 minutes until bubbly and gradually add:

- 1 cup reserved broth
- 1 1/2 cups milk (do not use nonfat or low-fat)

Cook, stirring about 4 minutes until sauce thickens. Season with salt & pepper and add:

- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 cup sliced HoneyBaked Ham
- 1 cup diced HoneyBaked Turkey Breast

- reserved celery root, potato and carrot (frozen peas may also be added)

Heat until bubbly. Divide mixture into 6 individual casseroles and top each with:

- A refrigerator biscuit (from a package of 6) that has been cut into quarters and placed on top in a flower shape (kitchen shears work well for this)

In a preheated oven 450°F. place pies on large baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until biscuits are lightly browned. Serve & enjoy (serves 6) your HoneyBaked Ham & Turkey Pot Pies!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville & The Origin of Thanksgiving

Did you know the first American Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 to commemorate the harvest reap by the Plymouth Colony after a harsh winter in the north east?!

That's right-- It was during that year Governor William Bradford proclaimed that particular date as a Day of Thanksgiving. 

Originally, colonists celebrated this Day of Thanksgiving with their traditional English Harvest Feast, and invited the local Wampanoag Indians to join them in their festivities.

By the mid-1800s, many states across the U.S. began to observe this Thanksgiving holiday (although it was not yet recognized nationwide). 

But in 1939, 1940 and 1941 Franklin D. Roosevelt (seeking to lengthen the Christmas shopping season) declared Thanksgiving an official national holiday each 3rd Thursday in November. 

Later on during the year of 1941, however, our famous day of giving thanks was moved to the 4th Thursday of every November, where it remains to this day.

It is believed turkey was the main course at the Thanksgiving feast during the very first Harvest Festival, which is why it's been adopted through time as a staple for Thanksgiving dinners across the nation.

And although turkey was the centerpiece of the table for many centuries of Thanksgiving celebrations, ham made its way to our gatherings as an alternative main dish (mainly to offer as a variety). 

Today Honey Baked Ham has been the traditional ham of choice since 1957 for many of our holiday traditions because aside from its succulent flavors, it's also

- slow smoked 
- always moist and tender
- cooked to perfection every time
- spiral-sliced for easy serving, no matter the special occasion 

Drop by our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville store before Turkey Day approaches and be sure to grab a variety of our Thanksgiving and holiday traditional foods such as:

- whole HoneyBaked Turkey 
- our famous (and family favorite) HoneyBaked Ham
- Beef Brisket
- Barbecue Pork Ribs
- Pork Roast
- our variety of casseroles accompany your main course(s)
- any (or all!) of our delicious, thaw & serve dessert delights 

For more details about our gourmet products CLICK HERE
now or stop by and visit us today.

Here's to a festive Thanksgiving feast from our family to yours!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

All Treats, No Tricks: HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville 's Top Halloween Heat & Serve Dishes

The cool air alone can make you feel, see and definitely tell that Halloween season is officially upon us... and for many of us that means a myriad of costume parties, fall festivities at schools or local churches and lots of other ghoulish gatherings throughout the community.

If YOU have one of these types of events coming up... why not make it a lot more fun by preparing or bringing something that can be enjoyed by the whole gang?!

At HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville we're always here to serve you with the greatest gourmet goodies for all kinds of occasions. 

Aside from our famous HoneyBaked Ham  (the classic main course we always have at our dinner tables during the holidays), we also feature a variety of:


- boxed lunches for office meetings
- catering platters (with FREE delivery for orders of $100 or more!)
- heat & serve dishes
- specialty sandwiches to enjoy during your lunch hour

For Halloween gatherings, however, we have several meat entrees available for your enjoyment, such as:

1. Mini Ham
Our Mini Hams feature the usual, delicious and freshly made bone-in, spiral-sliced, glazed holiday favorite. These smaller versions come in 3.5 to 6 lb. hams and can serve up to 5 people. Oh and did we mention... you can also order these in boneless portions!

2. HoneyBaked Turkey
Our big ol' HoneyBaked birds are another great classic for festivities of any kind. This particular main course meat can serve a big group of people, especially since they're 11 to 13 lbs. in weight (or bigger!). Order yours smoked, cajun whole smoked, as a boneless breast, a roasted turkey breast or even by the slice!

3. BBQ
Our Baby Back Ribs are available in sizes up to 2 lbs., which serves up to 3 people per dish. If you're looking for something larger, however, our BBQ Pork Roast serving caters to nearly 12 people, and our Beef Pot Roast is also available to serve up to 8 ravenous dinner attendees!Don't forget about our Heat & Serve Sides too...These are always in stock for any occasion, and they're the perfect addition to any potluck party this fall:

- Au Gratin Potatoes
- Green Bean Casserole
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Sweet Potato Souffle
- Broccoli & Rice Casserole
- Cinnamon Apples

Sound yummy enough but need just a few more details? CLICK HERE to learn more or stop by and visit us TODAY so we can help you make your upcoming Halloween celebrations a big success.

Here's to rising to the occasion in a very spook-tacular way!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Going, Going Tarra-GONE! HoneyBaked Ham & Potato Salad with Tarragon

Hosting guests for the game this weekend? Then serve up something you're sure will be a win-win at your big buffet this Sunday... something that has our famous HoneyBaked Ham in it, of course!

Here's an easy potato salad & tarragon recipe from our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew that will perk up just about any pre-game picnic or Game Day get together in a snap:

HoneyBaked Ham & Potato Salad with Tarragon

Boil in salted water until tender (about 20 minutes): 
- 1 lb. of medium sized red skin potatoes

Drain and cool to lukewarm. Slice potatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices and place in a large bowl.

Drizzle over potatoes:
- 1 tablespoon tarragon 
- splash of white wine vinegar

Then add to bowl:
- 5 to 6 stalks thinly sliced celery
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 3/4 cup HoneyBaked Ham, cut into strips
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Toss gently to mix and season with additional salt & pepper. Serve and enjoy (makes 4 servings).

Here's to eats so good, they're (tarra) gone!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Need more Game Day goodies for your gathering? CLICK HERE to view our catering menu of party platters & delicious desserts!

Lunch with Class (Literally): 5 Reasons Why HoneyBaked Ham Catering is Perfect for Teachers

"Is it lunchtime yet? I’m starving!"
Yes, this phrase is all too familiar isn't it? It's not only something we hear our friends ask, teachers wonder the same thing too!

With classes back in full swing, it's quite apparent that our educators are most loyal to the school as well as our students... so much so that teachers oftentimes forget about their own appetites! 

For the most part, faculty members unfortunately can't drive off somewhere to take a lunch break, which is why gourmet catering from HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville that's delivered right to your break room can help maintain that high-spirited morale during the most hectic time of day (or even any day of the week, while classes are in session as usual). 

Here are 5 reasons why teachers should take advantage of
HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville catering for lunch:

1. Everyone knows lunches from our school cafeterias can sometimes be as palatable as eating hospital food. The meal options can be bland in flavor, funny in smell and just plain terrible in taste. The fiyou deserve a wonderful lunch to go with the hard work you are putting in.

2. In most cases, leaving school grounds for lunch is prohibited for teachers.
As administrators of our young scholars, most teachers have the responsibility of being present where students are at all times, which means they can’t just leave for a lunch break (unlike those of us who work from a typical corporate office setting). The good news is HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville will deliver within a 15-mile radius for FREE (for orders of $100 or more). Isn’t that wonderful?!

3. A teacher's job doesn't just stop when classes are dismissed for the day.
Work can continue on till the wee hours of the evening at home (grading test papers, revising curriculums) and just didn’t have that time to prepare a brown bagger lunch for the following day. Good to know that HoneyBaked Ham is right around the corner to take care of that part.

4. Even teachers need (and deserve) a "refresher course," just in a different kind of way.
Not only does HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville have a myriad of delicious, low-calorie lunch portions available, ALL Douglasville educators receive a FREE gallon of refreshing iced tea (your choice of Southern-style sweet or unsweetened) with each of catered lunch order.Now that's what we call a refresher course, especially when it comes to our beloved professors!

5. Catered lunch delivery rates well on our local instructors' "rapport cards."
Heading back to the classroom means many new faces for our school staff, including the newest colleagues. A catered lunch from HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville provides the perfect opportunity to bring all these new faces together to build camaraderie among the faculty, especially since everyone will be dropping by the teacher’s lounge for their much-needed mid-day breaks anyway!

Everyone knows how wonderful and fulfilling a HoneyBaked Ham can be during the holidays... but it can also be enjoyed throughout the school year by teachers, parents and students alike.

Stop in at HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville TODAY or CLICK HERE to place your next catered order.

Here's to enjoying lunch with class!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Sliding into home! HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville's Ham & Swiss Sliders

These melt in your mouth mini sandwiches are topped with a buttery mustard sauce and baked to a golden brown. They're great for weeknight meals, potlucks and parties. 

Enjoy this crowd pleasing recipe from our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew for tasty Ham & Swiss Sliders!

Ham & Swiss Sliders 

Ingredients
- 2 -12 packages of sweet hawaiian rolls
- 1 1⁄2 lbs of HoneyBaked Ham 
- 12 slices swiss cheese
- 3⁄4 cup butter
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried onion
- poppy seed

Directions
1. Place the bottoms of 12 rolls in each pan. 

2. Place ham on the rolls. Cut the cheese slices into 4 parts and place 2 small pieces on each sandwich. 

3. Put the dinner roll tops on. In a sauce pan, mix butter, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, and dried onions. 

4. Wait until all butter is melted and then pour the melted mixture over the ham sandwiches 

5. Sprinkle the buns with poppy seeds and cover with foil. Let refrigerate overnight.

6. Preheat oven to 350 and uncover sandwiches. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes and serve. Great hot or even at room temperature 

For more delicious recipes from your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew, CLICK HERE.

Heres to enjoying life one meal at a time! 
-- Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Just Peachy! HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville 's Ham & Peach Panini

August is National Peach Month, so our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew wants you to honor and enjoy the great flavor of juicy Georgia peaches. You can eat them right off the tree, sliced in cream, peach cobbler or you can make this delicious dish in the comfort of your own home!

HoneyBaked Ham & Peach Panini

Ingredients
- 8 ciabatta bread slices
- 4 teaspoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard
- freshly ground pepper
- 4 (1 oz.) fontina cheese slices
- 4 oz. thinly sliced HoneyBaked Ham
- 2 medium peaches (about 3/4 lb.), unpeeled and sliced 
- 4 teaspoons honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions
1. Spread each of 4 bread slices with 1 tsp. mustard and sprinkle with desired amount of freshly ground pepper. Layer with cheese, ham, peaches and, if desired, honey. Top with remaining bread slices, and press together gently. Brush sandwiches with olive oil.

2. Cook sandwiches in batches in a preheated panini press 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted (or use a preheated nonstick grill pan and cook sandwiches over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes on each side). Serve immediately.

At HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville we believe in "celebrating life, one meal at a time." That's why every HoneyBaked Ham is fully cooked & ready to serve, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family. CLICK HERE to see our catering menu. 

Here's to a peachy meal your whole family will love! 
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Think Outside the Bun: 4 HoneyBaked Alternatives to Burgers & Dogs for July 4th

Independence Day is right around the corner... Are you ready to go out with a bang?!

Rather than serving up traditional burgers & hot dogs for July 4th this year, think outside the bun for a change (and by that we mean, with your favorite picnic staples from HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville )!

Since there's no actual written rule that says you absolutely must have burgers, hot dogs, chicken or sausage links when you fire up that grill this holiday... this is a great time for you to try something different on the "barbie." 

Here are a few of our favorite items we think would be perfect for your patriotic gathering: 

1. Complete Mini Ham Brunch. This all-inclusive meal package is specially made for the holidays and comes with the sweet, tantalizing aroma for FREE! Includes our classic HoneyBaked Ham, thick-cut peppered bacon and golden brown pancakes to draw everyone to the table for a delicious 4th of July mid-morning feast.

2. HoneyBaked Ham Trio. This 3-item gourmet combo is ideal for foodies as well as those who may not have time to cook before your get-together. Trio includes a sweet & succulent spread of HoneyBaked Ham and two of our signature sides-- Sweet Potato Soufflé and Green Bean Casserole.

3. Barbecue Pork Ribs.They're an old fashioned favorite! Our fully-cooked Barbecue Pork Ribs are tangy and fall-off-the-bone tender... Be sure to have plenty of napkins handy for this entree!

4. Rack of Pork Loin Chops. Our subtly smoked, juicy portions of Pork Loin Chops are a uniquely delicious centerpiece to add flair to your red, white & blue-themed affair. Did we mention they're hassle-free too? All you do is heat, serve & enjoy!

When you come by our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville store to pick up one or more of these suggested items, don’t forget a dessert on your way out... Here are some of our top-selling sweet treats:

- Blueberry Coffee Cake
- Cheesecake Sampler
- Cinnamon Walnut Cake
- Gourmet Brownies
- Triple Chocolate Cake

So there you have it... A list of gourmet picnic staples ALL your friends & family can enjoy at this upcoming July 4th. Stop by and see us TODAY or call us to reserve your special order.

Here's to thinking outside the bun this Independence Day!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Curry On Over! HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville 's Leftover Turkey Curry

In honor of National Turkey Lovers' Month, our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew has the perfect recipe for you using leftover HoneyBaked Turkey Breast!

HoneyBaked Turkey Curry

Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced (6oz)
- 2 large carrots, diced (6oz)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¾ cup frozen peas (3oz)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups HoneyBaked Turkey Breast, cut into chunks
- 2 cups chicken broth 
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey


Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and the carrots. Cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and the peas. Cook, stirring, 1 more minute. Add the curry powder, coriander, turmeric and cinnamon, and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add the turkey and stir well to coat.

2. In a 1-quart measuring cup, whisk together the chicken broth, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and honey. Add to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes, until carrots are just tender.

3. Serve this delicious turkey curry over cooked rice and enjoy!

Curry on over and pick up a mouth-watering HoneyBaked Turkey Breast TODAY! 
-- Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville's Red, White & Blue Potato Salad

This festive potato salad recipe from our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew will be a definite crowd pleaser for your upcoming Memorial Day get-together! The great thing about potato salad is that it goes with just about anything, like our world famous HoneyBaked Ham or BBQ Ribs.

Red, White & Blue Potato Salad

Ingredients
-2 lbs. assorted small red, white and blue potatoes cut in half
-1 large red bell pepper, diced
-½ red onion, thinly sliced
-4 scallions, sliced
-hand full each of parsley and chives, chopped
-zest of 2 lemons
-lemon and olive oil dressing

Directions
1. Coat potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast at 425 F. until fork tender.

2. Roast the chopped red pepper at same temp in a separate pan while potatoes are roasting, until tender.

3. When potatoes and peppers are done, toss into a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients, parsley, chives, scallions, red onion and zest, toss well and season with salt and pepper.

4. Prepare the lemon and olive oil dressing. Start with fresh squeezed lemon juice, about 3 tablespoons, a small smashed garlic clove, whisk in good olive oil, salt and pepper. 

Here's to a safe Memorial Day!
-- Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

3's Company: 3 Upcoming Occasions Perfect for Serving HoneyBaked Ham Platters

The holidays may be over, but that doesn't mean the festivities are as well (at least they aren't for our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew).

As a matter of fact, there are a ton of upcoming holidays and special reasons to get together and celebrate with friends and/or loved ones.

Here are just 3 special occasions which would be perfect for serving up our HoneyBaked Ham platters to the company you'll be keeping:


1. The 2016 Championship Game

The 2016 College Football National Championship features the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Clemson Tigers. Stock up on your favorite beverages, order a HoneyBaked Ham platter and invite your football buddies over for a cozier tailgating celebration at your humble abode!


2. MLK Day
Not only is this a federal holiday each third week in January...lots of times it's also a day off from work or a school-free day for the kiddos. Why not create your own MLK Day luncheon at home with a HoneyBaked Ham platter and some creamy hot chocolate (it's usually cold on this holiday, isn't it?!).

3. National Nothing Day
Yes, National Nothing Day is a real holiday, and it's been recognized on January 16th of each year since 1973! What does it mean? Well, maybe nothing... but what a wonderful reason to celebrate a holiday in January, right?! Invite close family over for dinner one evening and serve up a bountiful buffet with a HoneyBaked Ham platter, a couple of our gourmet sides and of course... one of our delicious desserts. Before you know it, National Nothing Day could soon become a pretty big deal among you and your loved ones!

Stop by and place your order for a HoneyBaked Ham platter TODAY or click here to view more of our available options.

Here's to even more celebrations and fun in 2016!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Gee, Thanks! 5 Things Our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew is Thankful For This Year

Thanksgiving is often a time of family, food and fun (oh, and football too). 

It's also when we're asked which thing or things we are most thankful for this year. 

Here are 5 things our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew is thankful for this year:

1. We're thankful for family.
We're all where we are today because our parents or guardians raised us. Hopefully we've taken all the positive lessons from them and are applying them to our own lives today. Those of us who are married and have children are definitely thankful for the blessing of family. For those of us on the HoneyBaked team who are single, we're thankful for our parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins.

2. We're thankful for friends.
True friends encourage us, motivate us and continually push us to do better in all aspects of our lives. If you're as grateful for your friends as we are, don't forget to take some time this week to call each of them and thank them for all the great things they've done. You can also show your gratitude by being a great friend to others.

3. We're thankful for a home.
No matter the size or location, each of us has a house... and for that we are eternally thankful for such a cozy place to rest and relax. Hopefully your residence is also a place of safety and encouragement. A great way to show how much you are thankful for your humble abode is by supporting organizations that help those who have no permanent place to call home. 

4. We're thankful for nourishment.
In addition to being blessed with our happy homes, we're especially thankful we have the opportunity to eat on a daily basis. If you have plenty to eat as well, don't forget show your gratitute by helping to support agencies that care for the hungry and less fortunate.

5. We're thankful for HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville .
Our tradition continues year after year because patrons like you love how quick and easy Thanksgiving dinner can be simply by incorporating a little HoneyBaked love into it. At HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville we've always been proud to be a family tradition for nearly 30 years now... and we know some of the best memories are specifically created during the holidays!

While we've been selling our HoneyBaked turkey for more than two decades, this year we've reformulated our product and our new recipe is more tender and flavorful than ever! For more details about our gourmet products CLICK HERE now or stop by and visit us today.

Here's wishing you a wonderful day of giving thanks from our family to yours!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew