THE STARS OF YOUR EASTER DINNER

Ham is the star at most Easter Dinners, my grandmother always prepare a Leg of Lamb for our Easter Dinner,I will the give recipes for both dinners. Here are some tips that will help you make the most of your Holiday Ham or Leg of Lamb.
I will start with the Ham, there are three basic varieties: city hams, country hams and fresh hams, my family only prepare the city ham because it the one you are most likely to encounter in the grocery store. These hams have been soaked in brine and then either smoked or boiled. City hams are moist and tender. Their flavor ranges from mild and salty to rich and smoky, depending on how they have been cooked.
Lamb is flavorful enough on its own that it doesn't need much seasoning, but conversely, lamb's flavor is robust enough that it pairs beautifully with any number of boldly flavored seasonings. Some additions that complement lamb well are rosemary, oregano, marjoram, thyme, lemon zest, cumin, coriander, mint, and garlic.

The menu for Easter dinner:

THE BAKE HAM DINNER
STRING BEAN CASSEROLE
POTATOES SALAD
FRUIT SALAD
ROLLS
CARROT CAKE

THE LEG OF LAMB DINNER
STRING BEANS
ROASTED POTATOES
SPINACH SALAD
ROLLS
CARROT CAKE

Lets get cookin’

HIGHLIGHTS OF APRIL'S BLOG

WOW it’s April already, and resurrection day (Easter) is right around the corner. I always give up something for lent, this year I gave up red meat for 40 days. I will share some of my vegetable dishes; resurrection day dinner and tips on the perfit boil egg.
My dad said for us to always remember that all soul food is southern food not all southern food is soul food.