Anyone have recipes they can share to help me assemble a holiday meal?

[DeChRi]

Normally my MIL does a huge traditional Christmas Eve dinner. Many courses, wine, desserts, they whole works. It is part of a big XMas Eve evening with our family.

SO....she is buried in work and life this year and I offered to take on XMas Eve. SHe graciously accepted. Also, my parents ended up free that evening and will be coming as well. So I am cooking a large meal for myself, hubby, 2 kids, both sets of parents and SIL.

I got a free honey baked ham from DHs work, so that is the main course. Normally MIL would do baked beans, corn, tatos, etc etc or whatever goes with ham. I am not tied to this but dont want to get toooo far off the beaten path.

Does anyone have recipes I could use that go with ham, taste yummy, but are not boring? I am Not an entertainer by nature, so I am trying to pull this off to her standards.

[Storm Bride]

My favourite side with ham is scalloped potatoes...basically just layered potatoes (thinly sliced), finely diced onions, white sauce, repeat. Then, sprinkle grated cheddar over the top, and bake.

[Alyantavid]

We're doing ham this year too. I'm making scalloped potatoes (I have a very unhealthy, not very exact recipe), bacon green beans and rolls.

[KatWrangler]

I would say Scalloped Potatoes or homemade Mac N Cheese. Cornbread would be great too with butter and honey.

For greens, what about a spinach salad with toasted walnuts or pecans, dried cranberries and goat cheese. Salad dressing a fruity flavored vinagrette.