Christmas Dinner

[vicky1bfc]

Don't know if I could eat 4 people for Christmas maybe if I start now I'll be finished by Christmas day

Hmm it did read like that didn't it.Stupid me.

 

[Tink78]

We are having:

Starters:

Prawn Cocktail
and
Salmon

Main Course:

Turkey with Stuffing and Sausage Meat
Sausages with Bacon
Peas
Carrots
Sprouts
Roast Tatties
Gravy

Dessert:

Tesco Finest Champagne Truffle
After Dinner Mints

Cheese Board

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....can't wait!!

 

[*Star*]

I'm having whatever Virgin Atlantic are serving so it'll be chicken, fish or the vegetarian option (mmmm can't wait......for

We flew last christmas day with virgin and they served a christmas dinner. It wasn't bad.

What flight are you on?

 

[*Star*]

I will be having what ever Cape May Cafe in the Beach Club is serving!! They do turkey though so I will definately have some of that. Not sure what else though.

We had our family Christmas meal with all the trimmings last week.

Ate there on Christmas day a few years ago and it was lovely.

We fly on christmas day and did last year. We have chinese - crisy duck yum yum!

 

[Lisash]

What flight are you on?

The Virgin Gatwick 12.30 flight. Can't wait That wouldn't be the same as you would it?

 

[*Star*]

It sure is!!!!

 

[Englands Disney Gang]

Thank you for the concerns of my oven!!......I will be cooking the turkey on Xmas Eve...the gammon, beef and all the rest on Xmas day.
This is going to sound really sad but I inherited a 1970's hostess trolly from my Nanna.....its a god send and we spent many a meal praising it. Its out of the arc but I know its faithful and keep everything warm!!...and brings warm memories of xmas past!!

 

[UKDEB]

This is going to sound really sad but I inherited a 1970's hostess trolly from my Nanna.....its a god send and we spent many a meal praising it. Its out of the arc but I know its faithful and keep everything warm!!...and brings warm memories of xmas past!!

My Dad bought one for my Mum many Christmases ago. We were relentless in our mickey-taking, but I've used many times myself over recent years. I just make sure it goes back to my Mum's after Christmas!

 

[wils]

We're having traditional turkey and trimmings (yum)

Thanks guys I'll use your menus at a checklist to make sure I've bought everything

 

[allie5]

Im guilty of buying everything ready done this year. Being 7 months pregnant, I cant face putting my hand up a turkey or peeling a mountain of veg!

Hence Xmas Dinner looks like this:

Starters - none. Learnt my lesson over the years, as we all pig out on prawns or pate and then have no room for the roast! This year we are having a small family dinner (just us and my mum) and more family over for a "high tea" where I will put out all those lovely prawns, cold meats, salads, pickles etc.

Turkey Crown, courtesy of M&S. Already bought and awaiting the hard task of being put in the oven exactly as is (even comes with its own roasting tin!)

Roast tatoes - loads as this is our family fave. Ready done Aunt Bessies Im afraid (they taste good though!).

Roasted Parsnips with a honey mustard glaze - another M&S buy.

Yorkshires - Aunt Bessies again!

Sprouts - ready done with chestnuts and I will put my own butter glaze on.

Brocolli at the kids request (ready prepared florets!!)

Stuffing - M&S ready done Sage & Onion with those little sausages wrapped in bacon as well.

Turkey Gravy (M&S again - oh the shame!!!)

Dessert - Trifle for me, Choccie ice cream for kids and a selection of mini Xmas puds and mince pies with brandy butter.

Drinks - Kumala Chardonnay Semillion (allowing myself one glass!) and Wolf Blass Shiraz. Plus Peach Schloer and appeltise for the kids.

Boxing day I have a selection of other meats, including gammon, beef and another turkey crown. Dh likes this with bubble and squeak!

 

[mushumadness]

my mum and sister are cooking (as i can burn water)
we will be having

Starter

Prawn Cocktail wth crusty bread
veg soup for dbf whos allergic to seafood

Main

Turkey
sausage in bacon
sausage meat
pork
roast potatoes
mashed potatoes
sprouts
marrowfat peas for me as I dont like anything else lol
Gravy

Dessert

Cheesecake for me
Christmas pudding for everything else

We have a second christmas day on boxing day for all the family, and we all get pressies again as well

 

[stevie-wonder-boy!]

im having

starter;
potatoe and leek soup

main;
vegetarien chicken roast
carrots
peas
yorkshire puds!
roasties
sprouts
parsnips

pudding;
nothing ill be stuffed!

 

[CarolynU]

Roast Turkey sausages, bacon and gammon.
Roast and mashed potatoes.
Chestnut stuffing and sage and onion stuffing.
Brocolli in cheese sauce.
Sprouts.
Parsnips.
Carrots.
Swede.
Cranberry sauce.
Gravy.

Christmas pudding.
Brandy butter.
Cream.

Cava
Chardonnay
Shiraz.

Evening

Cold meat
Nibbles that go in the oven
Pizzas
Pate
Selection of coleslaw, and others.
Cheeses.
Baked potoatoes if anyone wants them.

Chocolate fountain with strawberries, bananas, apples and marshmallows for dipping.

Cava
Sparkling water.


Bed for a few hours and then off to WDW !

 

[gilld]

im having

starter;
potatoe and leek soup

main;
vegetarien chicken roast
carrots
peas
yorkshire puds!
roasties
sprouts
parsnips

pudding;
nothing ill be stuffed!

I know I'm probably being really stupid here, but what's a Vegetarian Chicken Roast? Isn't it a contradiction in terms?

 

[Cyrano]

I know I'm probably being really stupid here, but what's a Vegetarian Chicken Roast? Isn't it a contradiction in terms?

I wondered about that too

 

[florida sun]

I wondered about that too

Im sure Tesco's and Redwoods do a Veggie Turkey/Chicken Joint, Maybe its made up with Quorn or something like that, Im not sure.



Sue

 

[Minniespal]

Have asked my vegetarian DP and he says that he is sure it is made from various combinations of soy protein, wheat gluten, and tofu.

 

[gilld]

Have asked my vegetarian DP and he says that he is sure it is made from various combinations of soy protein, wheat gluten, and tofu.

So is it Chicken shaped then? We eat LOADS of veggie foods, but I've not seen this.

 

[Minniespal]

So is it Chicken shaped then? We eat LOADS of veggie foods, but I've not seen this.

DP is un-sure. He has been a vegetarian for a number of years and seems to prefer vegetables in dishes to soya/tofu.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Well this thread has been a real treat to read by one of the yanks who had lasagna for Christmas dinner.

I have two questions, what is SWEDE and what exactly is the Bubble and Squeek that you will all be enjoying today?

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!