Meal 1: Millionaire's Ham

Suggested Sides

 Christmas Stuffing with Bacon

 Spinach-Artichoke Soup

 Holiday Berry Meringue Wreath

DoveTailing Tips

Cook a large enough ham to have enough left over (approximately 1/2 pound) to be sliced and used in Breakfast Cornbread Casserole with Ham and Kale on day 2.

Prepare the mint infused vodka today so that it will be ready for the Candy Cane Cooler on day 3.

Meal 2: Breakfast Cornbread Casserole with Ham and Kale

Suggested Sides

 Hazelnut Cinnamon Rolls

 Crispy Bits Breakfast Potatoes

 Mulled Wine

DoveTailing Tips

Use the leftover ham from day to make this breakfast casserole.

Meal 3: Roast Prime Rib with Thyme Au Jus

Suggested Sides

 Yorkshire Pudding

 Creamed Spinach

 Cauliflower-Goat Cheese Gratin

 Candy Cane Cooler

 Chocolate Almond Cake with Sugared Cranberries

DoveTailing Tips

Use the mint infused vodka that you prepared on day 1 in todays cooler.

In preparation for tomorrow's Cheese Straws place the package of frozen pastry puffs in the fridge to thaw

Meal 4: Roasted Garlic Clove Chicken

Suggested Sides

 Smashed New Potatoes with Peas, Lemon, and Pearl Onions

 Cheese Straws

 Dark Chocolate and Hazelnut Candies

DoveTailing Tips

Use the thawed puff pastry that you put in the fridge overnight for these bread sticks.

Meal 5: Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp

Suggested Sides

 Winter Green Salad with Green Apple Vinaigrette

 Herby Butter Dinner Rolls

 Apple Crumble with Cardamom-Vanilla Caramel Sauce

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