Uploaded December 2013 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Merry Christmas from Florida, where I had to garnish the plate with snow peas just so I could say I had snow here. Once again, it was a great day for beach and/or patio! The menu for the Christmas feast was pretty extensive, and included:
Appetizer: Cheddar Baked Olives
From Liz at BBQMyWay: youtube.com/user/BBQMyWay
Her video: youtube.com/watch?v=5IODqXO3ShE
They are crazy addictive!
Main entree: Honey / Molasses Glazed Baked Ham
A favorite that I've done before.
Glaze:
1/2 cup Honey
1/2 cup Molasses
Splash Lemon juice
Slosh or two Worcestershire sauce
Mix ingredients in sauce pan and simmer lightly to blend.
Oven 325°F - 20 minutes / lb
Bake covered first hour, then uncover and baste with glaze every 15 minutes until done.
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Another favorite that I've done several times.
By Hilah Johnson, here: youtube.com/user/hilahcooking
Her printable recipe is here: hilahcooking.com/twice-baked-sweet-potatoes
Fricassee of Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
By Jacque Pepin
Another great variation for this often misunderstood veggie.
1 lb Brussels Sprouts
3 slices Bacon
Slice Brussels crossways in 1/8" thick slices. Chop bacon and fry until getting crispy. Add Brussels, toss, salt and pepper to taste, then cover and allow to "sweat" over low heat for a few minutes, to desired tenderness. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and toss with a splash of lemon juice.
Maple Cornbread
My twist on another favorite from Hilah Johnson.
Her printable recipe is here: hilahcooking.com/how-to-make-cornbread
Instead of honey or molasses, this time I opted for maple syrup. It makes for a great flavor!
Dessert (not shown)
Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Pie
From Publix Bakery
with
Apple Cinnamon Crunch ice cream
From Breyers
Music by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com
Titles: Up On a Housetop and Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairies
Both pieces licensed for use under Creative Commons
Merry Christmas from Florida, where I had to garnish the plate with snow peas just so I could say I had snow here. Once again, it was a great day for beach and/or patio! The menu for the Christmas feast was pretty extensive, and included:
Appetizer: Cheddar Baked Olives
From Liz at BBQMyWay: youtube.com/user/BBQMyWay
Her video: youtube.com/watch?v=5IODqXO3ShE
They are crazy addictive!
Main entree: Honey / Molasses Glazed Baked Ham
A favorite that I've done before.
Glaze:
1/2 cup Honey
1/2 cup Molasses
Splash Lemon juice
Slosh or two Worcestershire sauce
Mix ingredients in sauce pan and simmer lightly to blend.
Oven 325°F - 20 minutes / lb
Bake covered first hour, then uncover and baste with glaze every 15 minutes until done.
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Another favorite that I've done several times.
By Hilah Johnson, here: youtube.com/user/hilahcooking
Her printable recipe is here: hilahcooking.com/twice-baked-sweet-potatoes
Fricassee of Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
By Jacque Pepin
Another great variation for this often misunderstood veggie.
1 lb Brussels Sprouts
3 slices Bacon
Slice Brussels crossways in 1/8" thick slices. Chop bacon and fry until getting crispy. Add Brussels, toss, salt and pepper to taste, then cover and allow to "sweat" over low heat for a few minutes, to desired tenderness. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and toss with a splash of lemon juice.
Maple Cornbread
My twist on another favorite from Hilah Johnson.
Her printable recipe is here: hilahcooking.com/how-to-make-cornbread
Instead of honey or molasses, this time I opted for maple syrup. It makes for a great flavor!
Dessert (not shown)
Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Pie
From Publix Bakery
with
Apple Cinnamon Crunch ice cream
From Breyers
Music by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com
Titles: Up On a Housetop and Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairies
Both pieces licensed for use under Creative Commons
