Washington City HoneyBaked Ham Co. Offers a New Twist to Your Typical Thanksgiving Feast

Washington City-area hosts and hostesses for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday can roll up their sleeves and rest easy this year. HoneyBaked Ham Co. located at 740 West Telegraph Street in Washington City is offering special menu items for local residents: recipe ideas for their Thanksgiving dinner gatherings.

It can be challenging to try to think of a menu selection that has the traditional taste of Thanksgiving, yet offers your own flare. That's why the local restaurant is offering a lending hand, says LeeAnna Ventura of the HoneyBaked Ham Co., located at 740 West Telegraph Street in Washington City, to help make holiday dinners special.

"We are excited to share some of our recipe ideas, which can be used for Thanksgiving, or even be made from leftovers the days following the holiday," Ventura said. "HoneyBaked Turkey Tettrazini is just the thing to warm your tummy this season, and the Pumpkin Soup with Sage & Ham offers a nice addition to feasts."

The following are recipe ideas from HoneyBaked Ham Co.:

HoneyBaked Turkey Tettrazini
Preheat oven to 375º. In a large heavy saucepan, sauté over medium heat 10 ounces mushrooms, sliced thin (about 4 cups) with 1/4 cup butter. Cook until most of their liquid is reduced, lower the heat, add 1/4 cup all purpose flour and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Combine and add to the mushroom mixture: 1 3/4 cups milk, 2 cups chicken broth, and 1/4 cup dry white wine. Stir constantly and simmer until thickened (approx. 5 minutes): Meanwhile, in a kettle of boiling salted water, cook 10 ounces spaghetti until it is al dente and drain.

In a large bowl combine: the drained spaghetti, the mushroom sauce, 3 cups diced HoneyBaked Turkey Breast (Oven-Roasted or Smoked), 1 8 oz. package frozen peas (approx. 1 1/3 cup), 1/4 diced red pepper, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

Mix well and transfer to a greased shallow 3 quart casserole. Top with:
1/3 cup grated Parmesan, 1/3 cup fine fresh bread crumbs, and salt and pepper to taste. And dot top with 1 tablespoon butter.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until it's bubbling and the top is golden brown.

Serves 6
These ingredients can be prepared in advance and frozen prior to baking. Reduce heat to 325º and cook for approx. 1 1/2 hours. Or bring to room temp. and cook for 50 minutes.

Pumpkin Soup with Sage & Ham
 In a large stock pot over medium heat sauté, mix 3 tablespoons butter, 1 onion, diced, 1 carrot, diced, 1 rib celery (diced), and 1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced. Stir occasionally, until tender (about 10 minutes).

Stir in and bring to a simmer: 1 can pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1 tablespoon dried sage, 1 bay leaf, 2 cups water, 3 cups chicken broth, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper.

Reduce heat and continue cooking, partially covered for 15 minutes. Then add 1 1/2 cups diced HoneyBaked Ham. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove Bay leaf and ladle into bowls.
Serves 4

Featuring products such as its signature spiral-sliced ham and complimentary dishes that include sweet potato soufflé, green bean casserole and other decadent sides, the local HoneyBaked Ham Co. provides an array of offerings ideal for holiday dinner meals. The retail store is part of the HoneyBaked franchise, which has been in business for more than 50 years and has an unparalleled reputation for quality.

For more information on the HoneyBaked Ham Co., located at 740 West Telegraph Street in Washington City, or for additional recipes, contact LeeAnna Ventura at 435-688-1441.

About The HoneyBaked Ham Company
The HoneyBaked Ham Company was founded by Harry J. Hoenselaar in 1957. Mr.
Hoenselaar’s family still owns the company, carrying on its tradition of providing the original spiral-sliced gourmet ham.  Today, each fresh ham is prepared with Mr. Hoenselaar’s 20-step method using only the highest quality ingredients. In addition to the legendary ham, the company offers an expanded selection of meal options to fill niches of the workday lunch, easy dinners, gifting and catering opportunities. The HoneyBaked Ham Company currently has more than 400 locations nationwide.