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A Southern Christmas Menu

Roasted fresh ham, biscuits and buttermilk-lemon pie make this the ultimate Southern menu for Christmas dinner

By Bon Appétit

December 11, 2013

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Salt-and-Pepper Biscuits
Adding sour cream to the dough imparts richness and a bit of tang, and doesn’t thin it out too much.
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Cheddar and Horseradish Spread
This spread is cheesy, tangy, and a little spicy. Serve with plenty of crackers.
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Collard Green Gratin
In place of collards, you can make this with the same amount of curly or Tuscan kale.
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Whipped Potatoes with Horseradish
Peas and onions are a classic holiday duo. Relying on frozen ones, along with a quick béchamel, is a smart move on a busy day of cooking.
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Green Beans with Benne and Sorghum
Sorghum is a favorite ingredient of Blackberry Farm chef Joseph Lenn, who thinks of the grain when he thinks of fall flavors.
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Roasted Fresh Ham with Citrus and Rye
Boudin Blanc - or sausage - stuffings are a good choice for leaner cuts like this turkey breast recipe with chestnuts.
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Buttermilk-Lemon Chess Pie
Traditional Thanksgiving flavors (squash, cinnamon, butter) are given a beautiful Persian accent. The exotic spiced butter is also a treat mixed into couscous.
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