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Okay, ladies and gents, here it is: your final week of Hamming it Up with Chef Louie. And we're wrapping it up with one of my favorite ham recipes: ham croquettes! I don't know about you, but I know that when I carve up a ham, there are always a few small shavings that get left behind. These...

Last week, I gave you a recipe for what I consider to be the most flavorful ham dinner on the planet -- maybe even the universe. This week, I've decided to extend both your food dollar and that warm, tasty ham flavor throughout the week in the form of a unique cold cut. First things first,...

Last week, I gave you a great recipe for one of my favorite cold cuts -- roast beef. This week, we're moving on to another popular lunch meat: ham! I think ham is just about the most versatile meat on the market today. Don't believe me? Then consider this: one day of good ham prep could help feed...

Chef Louie again, here to save you money! Last week, I mentioned the benefits of buying a roast when it goes on sale at the supermarket, and then cooking and deli-slicing it yourself with your brand new $39 slicer instead of buying store-prepared cold cuts at $8.99 a pound.This week, I'm providing...

I'm chef Louie DeAngelis, and I am the original cheap date! Let me clarify that: I love to eat and eat well, but I refuse to pay high grocery bills. So what's a chubby guy like me to do? Well, I could cut coupons until my fingers are numb, drive to the ends of the earth looking for a bargain, and...