Christmas Dinner

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

So, this year, everyone's over to us on Christmas day and I'm just sorting menus and recipes out at the moment.

Anyone got anything interesting they do for Xmas day lunch or anything with a twist?

[NeilP]

anything with a twist?

Dip it in Jam or sugar usually! :doh:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Dip it in Jam or sugar usually! :doh:

Boo! Get off!

:taxi: for Neil.

Actually Neil - I need to speak to you in the NY about sorting my bills out :thumbsup:

:offtopic: on my own thread already...:rolleyes:

[BeerFunk]

A girl at my work said she makes stuffing out of cornflakes? :)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

A girl at my work said she makes stuffing out of cornflakes? :)

Coming from a country that deep fries Mars bars, that doesn't surprise me. :D :boxer2:

[BeerFunk]

Coming from a country that deep fries Mars bars, that doesn't surprise me. :D :boxer2:
Haha, I've actually never tried a deep fried Mars bar, the very idea sickens me.. :(

[Vectis]

Once boiled, brown off your sprouts for about a minute in a little very hot butter - YUM! :cool:

Even better if you chuck a few grilled chestnuts in there too - DOUBLE YUM! :)

Oh, and goose fat for the roasties

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Once boiled, brown off your sprouts for about a minute in a little very hot butter - YUM! :cool:

Even better if you chuck a few grilled chestnuts in there too - DOUBLE YUM! :)

Oh, and goose fat for the roasties

Doing the sprouts with some lardons or pancetta this year.

I know all the top chefs use goose fat, so will have to give it a try. I noticed them selling plastic tubs of it in Morrisons the other day.

[Excalibur]

So, this year, everyone's over to us on Christmas day and I'm just sorting menus and recipes out at the moment.

Anyone got anything interesting they do for Xmas day lunch or anything with a twist?

Draw the curtains, thus putting the room into darkness. A big blast on the smoke machine, Carmina Burana at a very serious volume, and the Turkey makes it's entrance, illuminated by two moving heads.

Well it's interesting! :)

[Vectis]

I know all the top chefs use goose fat, so will have to give it a try. I noticed them selling plastic tubs of it in Morrisons the other day.

You'll need one of those little tubs/jars for about every 3/4 people's worth of spud. I add a tiny dollop of reduced beef stock (or a spoonful of bovril) to mine - just gives them a slight bit of colour and salty taste. But the goose fat gets very hot and fries off the fluffy bits of spud beautifully - they stay crispy until they're virtually cold. :beer1:

[Corabar Steve]

So, this year, everyone's over to us on Christmas day

That's very kind of you Daz. :sj:

[Vectis]

So, this year, everyone's over to us on Christmas day

What time do you want us? Shall we fetch anything? :D

[rob1963]

So, this year, everyone's over to us on Christmas day and I'm just sorting menus and recipes out at the moment.

I just need to know what time to arrive & shall I bring a bottle?

:D

[PropellerHeadCase]

...anything with a twist?

Vodka, Lime and Lemonade, thanks guv :D

Or maybe just peppermint.

[Dragonfly]

goose ..... mmm nice... once saw jamie oliver flavouring a gammon joint with marmalade also injecting pinaple juice into either pork or gammon to make the meat sweeter.

[Penfold42]

Right then, here we good -
Drink - Mulled wine…..has to be to kick start the morning off.:daft:
Home made mince pies.

Breakfast -
Cheese muffins or chocolate French bread……

Dinner -
Cover Turkey with Smokey bacon and cook - use the bacon from the turkey chopped with hazelnuts over the Brussels……lovely.
Red cabbage with apple slices.
Parsnips with honey and butter.
Use goose fat for roasties……not just goose fat though…..’Lard’ as well……I can feel my arteries clogging up already…..!!
Game sausages - venison is best…….get these from a butcher….as they only do the best.
Home made cranberry sauce.
Gravy from de-glazing the turkey pan……good red wine …..not cheap stuff.
Champagne of course with dinner.

Pudding -
Home made Christmas pudding - with money in it…(just mention to people about it)
Light with a fine Brandy……I use Ashbach…..

If you have room left…….
Cheese - Stilton soaked in a good port.
Port to drink….

Fall out in front of the television……..:p

Wake up at 7pm to turkey sarnies…..:eek:

If your going to cook a ham do it 2 day’s before…..in Coca-cola….Nigella did this but it’s got to be ‘the real thing’…………coat in honey and marmalade before final cook in the oven………mmmmmm…outside bit’s are chef’s perk…..!!:D :D :D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Draw the curtains, thus putting the room into darkness. A big blast on the smoke machine, Carmina Burana at a very serious volume, and the Turkey makes it's entrance, illuminated by two moving heads.

Well it's interesting! :)

LMAO - Were you drinking last night?


That's very kind of you Daz. :sj:

That answer came later than I suspected...;)


What time do you want us? Shall we fetch anything? :D


A couple of cases of Caffreys will go down well. :thumbsup:

I just need to know what time to arrive & shall I bring a bottle?

:D

9am to stuff the turkey and bring some goose fat. ;)


Right then, here we good -
Drink - Mulled wine…..has to be to kick start the morning off.:daft:
Home made mince pies.

Breakfast -
Cheese muffins or chocolate French bread……

Dinner -
Cover Turkey with Smokey bacon and cook - use the bacon from the turkey chopped with hazelnuts over the Brussels……lovely.
Red cabbage with apple slices.
Parsnips with honey and butter.
Use goose fat for roasties……not just goose fat though…..’Lard’ as well……I can feel my arteries clogging up already…..!!
Game sausages - venison is best…….get these from a butcher….as they only do the best.
Home made cranberry sauce.
Gravy from de-glazing the turkey pan……good red wine …..not cheap stuff.
Champagne of course with dinner.

Pudding -
Home made Christmas pudding - with money in it…(just mention to people about it)
Light with a fine Brandy……I use Ashbach…..

If you have room left…….
Cheese - Stilton soaked in a good port.
Port to drink….

Fall out in front of the television……..:p

Wake up at 7pm to turkey sarnies…..:eek:

If your going to cook a ham do it 2 day’s before…..in Coca-cola….Nigella did this but it’s got to be ‘the real thing’…………coat in honey and marmalade before final cook in the oven………mmmmmm…outside bit’s are chef’s perk…..!!:D :D :D

Did the ham in cola a couple of years ago and it was very good.

Thanks for the only sensible answer Tony! :D Probably going to do the parsnips in maple syrup.

[Dragonfly]

Thanks for the only sensible answer Tony! :D Probably going to do the parsnips in maple syrup.


AAAAHHEEEMMM !!!!!


goose ..... mmm nice... once saw jamie oliver flavouring a gammon joint with marmalade also injecting pinaple juice into either pork or gammon to make the meat sweeter.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

AAAAHHEEEMMM !!!!!

Sorry Uncle Dave. :o

[Dragonfly]

Thats ok Santa just didn't want Decembers sensible answer to go un noticed. :D :D :D :D :beer1: :beer1:

[rob1963]

9am to stuff the turkey and bring some goose fat. ;)

Oh don't worry...I have plenty of fat!

:Laugh:

[Penfold42]

Probably going to do the parsnips in maple syrup.

:eek: .....IMHO.....maple syrup is not the right texture....too runny....honey holds together better and has a better taste.........making the parsnips have a tacky but firm feel....not sloppy....:)

[rob1963]

:eek: .....IMHO.....maple syrup is not the right texture....too runny....honey holds together better and has a better taste.........making the parsnips have a tacky but firm feel....not sloppy....:)

Whoaaaa Tony...are you a bit of a Gordon Ramsay?

:D

[Penfold42]

Whoaaaa Tony...are you a bit of a Gordon Ramsay?

:D

Gordon man myself....like the way he talks....:eek: ....pulls no punches.....better than that c@ckney pillock.......:D :D :D :D :D

But yes do like to dabble in the kitchen........

I usually do Christmas dinner but as the MD invited the world and his wife over for dinner this year .......i'm taking a sit back, three women that will try and cook whilst under the influence of drink..*burnt turkey smilie here :rolleyes: *.....and i'm going to have a drink or 4.........:D

[rob1963]

Gordon man myself....like the way he talks....:eek: ....pulls no punches.....better than that c@ckney pillock.......:D :D :D :D :D

But yes do like to dabble in the kitchen........

I usually do Christmas dinner but as the MD invited the world and his wife over for dinner this year .......i'm taking a sit back, three women that will try and cook whilst under the influence of drink..*burnt turkey smilie here :rolleyes: *.....and i'm going to have a drink or 4.........:D

Nice one, Tony...

...I can barely manage baked beans on toast!

:(

[Penfold42]

Nice one, Tony...

...I can barely manage baked beans on toast!

:(

M&S do a good range..........or slip when you do you gig for the nurses....and the NHS will provide...........or if there's enough left over i'll send you a doggy bag.......:D

I take it you will be spending it with someone.........:)

[rob1963]

M&S do a good range..........or slip when you do you gig for the nurses....and the NHS will provide...........or if there's enough left over i'll send you a doggy bag.......:D

I take it you will be spending it with someone.........:)

Yes...I go to my Mum & Dads on Christmas morning. My brother is there too, as he moved back after his divorce.

I always stay the night, so I can have a bevvy or 10!

Luckily my Mum's a fantastic cook, so the food will be seriously yummy!

:P :P :P :P :P

[Penfold42]

Luckily my Mum's a fantastic cook, so the food will be seriously yummy!

And no washing up......:rolleyes:
Good move....:D :beer1:

[PropellerHeadCase]

Oh don't worry...I have plenty of fat!

:Laugh:

Yes, but I think we can be sure that Darren won't 'goose' it :eek:

[Excalibur]

So, this year, everyone's over to us on Christmas day and I'm just sorting menus and recipes out at the moment.

Anyone got anything interesting they do for Xmas day lunch or anything with a twist?

You asked for interesting. Nowhere in that post do I see the word
" Sensible" . I gave you exactly what you asked for. Some folk are never satisfied, tsk tsk tsk.:p :D :D :D

[rob1963]

And no washing up......:rolleyes:
Good move....:D :beer1:

Absolutely...that's why they have a dishwasher!

:D :D :D


Yes, but I think we can be sure that Darren won't 'goose' it :eek:

I hope he wont!

:eek: :eek: :eek: