Christmas dinner menu

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If you are a serious cook then you know planning that menu ahead of time saves you a lot of frustration later on. The Christmas dinner is soon on its way and having your menu planned out makes the holidays more pleasurable for you and your guests. Here's a list of possible suggestions for your Christmas dinner. If you'd love to buy some South Carolina fresh produce for your Christmas dinner, see the *link at the bottom of this article for more information.

💞  The main course   💞

Baked Christmas ham

Christmas dinner is one the best parts of the holiday season. Having that beautiful glazed Christmas ham as a centerpiece on the dining room table, with all the wonderful trimmings is a warm memory and tradition to uphold. This recipe includes a great cranberry glaze using lovely red whole cranberry sauce as a chief ingredient.

Here's the instructions: 
Baked Christmas Ham

Cranberry Glaze

Nothing says “Christmas” like cranberry sauce with its bright red, tart flavor. Did you know it just so happens to make the best Christmas ham glaze too? This recipe is simple, tasty and just perfect for that special Christmas dinner.

Here's the recipe: 
Cranberry glaze for Christmas Ham

The side dishes

Veggie Casserole

This side is easy, and inexpensive. If you are planning on feeding a group of people this casserole will help without busting your budget. 
Here's the recipe: 
Veggie Casserole

Green beans with ham hocks

Its hard to imagine having any other side dish with your Christmas ham than this easy to make and good smelling side dish. Green beans with ham hocks is also a great way to use that leftover ham and ham bone after the holidays too. Try it a long with some Hoppin' John for New Years day!

Here's the recipe: 
Green beans with ham hocks

The dessert

Sweet potato dessert cake

It is no secret here in South Carolina we love our decadent desserts, especially when using our own home grown staples. This recipe calls for sweet potatoes, whether freshly mashed, or canned, it will rock your world, southern style! This dessert is absolutely delicious, great to serve for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is not for the faint of heart and is not low carb or low calorie, or low anything. That being said, it is one of the most scrumptious desserts you will ever taste!

Here's the recipe:
Sweet Potato Dessert Cake

Suggested Beverages

Holiday Cranberry Punch

Hot mulled wine for the holidays

Christmas Coffee