My Christmas Dinner - in pictures!

[Dr. Z]

Its not finished yet, but here is the story thus far!

One turkey plucked and ready (Organic, free range, small farm etc)
http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner18.jpg

Stuffed with Sage and Onion stuffing, Sausages and with half an onion and some parsley in the cavity:

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner01.jpg

(also www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner20.jpg
and www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner16.jpg)

Potatos peeled, cut and ready to be boiled:

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner06.jpg

Parsnips cut and ready - the trick here is to remove the centre of the parsnip to stop them going hard when roasted:

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner12.jpg

Carrot and swede peeled and diced:

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner10.jpg

Pigs in blankets and quenelles of stuffing ready to be roasted:

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner07.jpg

Cranberry sauce:

1 packet (12oz) of fresh organic cranberries
250ml of water
200g of sugar (adjust to taste)

Bring to the boil and simmer until perfect:

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner11.jpg

Yummy cranberry sauce!

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner08.jpg

Turkey is halfway there, just needs some juices over it:

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner14.jpg

Potatos ready to be roasted having been parboiled and fluffed. (Parsnips also went in at the same time)

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner15.jpg

[Dr. Z]

A little bit later - done!

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner05.jpg

The table needs to be set!

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner17.jpg

Will post more when I have taken a few more / after I have eaten!

[Blackstar]

Looks lovely, your mum really is a fantastic cook. :)

[Dr. Z]

Table set!

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner39.jpg


Pigs in blankets and quenelles of stuffing are done nicely!

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner37.jpg


Potatos out and gravy being prepped:

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner32.jpg


Turkey on the table finished, garnished and ready to be carved!

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner33.jpg


Perfecto!

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner34.jpg


Dinner is served!

http://www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner35.jpg

Incidentally, the wine was M&S Burgundy Chardonnay, was about £8 for the bottle and as far as Chardonnay goes, it was exceedingly nice!

[Feek]

Can I come to your house next Christmas?

[Will]

Who said students of today can't cook! That look amazing!

[Dr. Z]

I only helped out prepping and things like that :) I've no doubt that with a few goes I could get close to that but my Mum is the true master :)

[Will]

Ah cool - I thought it was your fair hand! Still, I'm sure with your cooking skills you're not far off :)

[Dr. Z]

I really ought to cook more, or at least post about it here. Maybe this thread will be the start, I dunno!

[Will]

Why not? You obviously love it - share it! :) I don't really have much to share as I just make things up and am no masterchef, but you have decent experience about it :)