Painters and artists have soul. Even a chef has soul. This recipe for glazed ham is a longtime favorite of the Franklin family, prepared for holidays, celebrations, or whenever the urge to cook it strikes. Aretha makes her ham the centerpiece of almost all her family gatherings, which are usually served as a buffet with each relative and friend contributing a dish. While Aretha prepared her part of the holiday meal, Martha demonstrated a recipe for scalloped potatoes, baked in cream and topped with parmesan.
Scalloped potatoes are simple to prepare but taste rich and elegant enough to complement any meal.
The subtle flavor of the potatoes is a perfect complement for the sweet and salty taste of the glazed ham. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Using a paring knife, score the ham, creating a diamond pattern. Insert cloves into the corners of each diamond. Cover loosely with foil, and bake until ham appears juicy, about 30 minutes.