Nomday Happy Holidays!

The holiday parties and dinners are still rolling here in Arizona and so are the interesting recipes and delectable treats. This past weekend we invited a small number of non-blood family members for our annual non-Christmas-Christmas  Dinner. Most of the recipes are traditional to the holiday, but because we never know where everyone will be on Christmas day we host a little bit early.

Main Dish

Baked Ham

Serves Approximately: 8 – 12

Cook Time: 4 Hours

12 lbs. Pre-cooked Ham

1 liter Dr. Pepper

Place the rinsed ham in a roasting pan. Pour in soda. Tent with aluminum foil. Bake at 450.

Side Courses

Mashed Potatoes

Serves Approximately: 8 – 12

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

8 – 10 medium red potatoes, un peeled

4 tblsps butter

1 cup milk

Salt and pepper to taste

Boil potatoes in a large pot until soft. Strain and transfer to a bowl. Mash with a large fork. Add milk and butter and blend until smooth.

Candied Carrots

Serves Approximately: 8 – 12

Cook Time: 45 minutes

6 – 8 medium carrots, sliced

4 tblsps butter

1 cup brown sugar

½ cup honey

Combine all ingredients in a baking dish, cover and cook at 350 for 45 minutes.

Happy Holidays!