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.

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.