Meal 1: Christmas Ham Wrapped in Puff Pastry

Suggested Sides

 Haricots Verts With Shaved Parmesan

 Cauliflower-Goat Cheese Gratin

 Holiday Berry Meringue Wreath

Tailing Tips

Make sure to have enough left over ham to use day 4 in Ham and Cheese Croquettes and day 5 in Split Pea and Smoked Ham Soup.

Meal 2: Red Chile Pork Tamales

Suggested Sides

 Red Beans and Rice

 Guacamole

 Hot Cocoa

DoveTailing Tips

Meal 3: Christmas Steak"

Suggested Sides

 Creamed Spinach

 Roasted Celery Root and Carrots

 Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pattie Cake

DoveTailing Tips

Meal 4: Ham and Cheese Croquettes

Suggested Sides

 Christmas Tree Antipasto Salad

 Cheese and Crackers Christmas Tree

 Coconut Roulade With Rum Buttercream

DoveTailing Tips

Use the leftover ham from day 1 in todays recipe.

Meal 5: Split Pea and Smoked Ham Soup

Suggested Sides

 Christmas Salad

 Holiday Wreath Rolls

 Chocolate Truffles

DoveTailing Tips

Use the leftover ham from day 1 into days soup.