A family-friendly pasta recipe that makes the most of cheap tinned foods. If your kids love Hawaiian pizza then this ham and pineapple pasta is a great twist to try for a quick mid-week dinner.

adding a splash of water if necessary, until they are bright green but still retain a bit of bite. Serve the gammon steaks with the pineapple on top, with the stir-fried sprouts and chips alongside.

While still warm, peel the rind from the cooked ham, score the fat into a diamond pattern and stud each diamond with a whole clove. Blend the brown sugar to a paste with a little pineapple juice.

The ham and pineapple salad is not only tasty but also very easy to make. Thanks to the addition of pasta, it's filling, and the crunchy corn and canned celery give it a unique texture.

Spread pizza sauce over bases, then a little chesse followed by the ham and pineapple. Finish with a little more cheese over pizzas, season, and cook in oven for 10 minutes.