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.

Biscuitville has the best country breakfast platters, like the Ultimate Breakfast Platter with Country Ham. “First time here ...

This past weekend, I was in Columbia, Missouri, for a wedding party. The next morning, I went to Ernie’s Cafe and Steak House. Far more café than steak house, it’s been around for more than 80 years.