Christmas Dinner - Page 2

Nutcase · 23-12-2007, 21:06

Not sure what I'm having. Probably turkey on Christmas day, would much prefer a nice chunk of silverside, but oh well

Can't complain, it's not like I have to cook it!

leowyatt · 24-12-2007, 23:07

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Originally Posted by Pebs

My Christmas food shopping is DONE! WOOOT! Shame the pressies arent all bought yet.

This year I have a ham, pork, beef and a turkey crown to cook. I think it'll be some kind of roast beef concotion tomorrow (plus the ham and pork will be cooked tomorrow too) then traditional turkey Tuesday, Then it'll be cold meats/sandwiches/stews/pies/soups/curries until about February! Yay!!!!

Any recipes will be gratefully received Matt

Well then for roasties, it's suggested to par-boil tatties, parsnips and carrots for 10 minutes then drain and leave to steam dry for a couple of minutes. Whilst a roasting tin is heating in the oven shake the veg so the corners are nice and rough and remove the tin from the oven.
In the tin stick some oil/fat enough to coat the bottom and add a few whole cloves of garlic and rosmary. Put your veg in the tin and turn over so it is coated and stick in the oven for 45 minutes on 200C/400F checking after 35.

lostkat · 24-12-2007, 23:30

I've just put the finishing touches to my cake and I have to say I'm quite proud of it as a first attempt. Hope it tastes as good. And before he says it, I know this has nothing on DRZ's Mum's works of art, but I'm bloody chuffed with it. Not one tree fell over

And my meal for the family went extremely well tonight. Everything was timed to perfection, the bourguignonne tasted great and everyone really enjoyed it. Even the mash got compliments. Then my made up dessert came out. It was absolutely gorgeous even if I do say so myself and everyone devoured the whole lot! Here's a pic of it without the raspberry coulis drizzled all over it. I prepared them like this at about 5pm and then just left them in the fridge until I was ready to serve, then I drizzled the coulis over the top and on the place in a circle. YUM!!!!

Justsomebloke · 25-12-2007, 20:13

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Originally Posted by lostkat

YUM!!!!

YUM ! YUM !

I've had Nowt

Woe is me, call me Oliver, Orphan boy, Billy no mates, Sad old Git

I could've gone to my sisters for dinner but couldn't be arsed to leave my nice little warm house. I went out twice to walk my dog & both times i missed visitors

My life is completely virtual, I haven't seen a living soul all kin day. Walking the dog was like being in 24 hours

For food I've had Bacons Sanger's & loads of biscuits & tea finished off with a Terry's chocolate Orange.

FakeSnake · 25-12-2007, 20:51

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Originally Posted by malc30

YUM ! YUM !

I've had Nowt

Woe is me, call me Oliver, Orphan boy, Billy no mates, Sad old Git

I could've gone to my sisters for dinner but couldn't be arsed to leave my nice little warm house. I went out twice to walk my dog & both times i missed visitors

My life is completely virtual, I haven't seen a living soul all kin day. Walking the dog was like being in 24 hours

For food I've had Bacons Sanger's & loads of biscuits & tea finished off with a Terry's chocolate Orange.

Fk me Malc, you could have come here for dinner!

We had more food that could ever be consumed by a normal human

I stared cooking about 8am, culminating in a 3pm feast.

Haly · 25-12-2007, 00:06

Excellent looking cake

Dr. Z · 25-12-2007, 01:36

Cool cake!

I will take some photos of the meal tomorrow (and the preparation of it!) for you all

Dr. Z · 25-12-2007, 14:34

Having "been there and done that" I think that at any level other than master chef would completely ruin any love of cooking. Its unbelievably stressful and demanding

Dr. Z · 25-12-2007, 15:41

I hope you aren't suggesting I worked in McDonalds! I worked as a proper chef in a proper kitchen tyvm!

My mum was also a chef 30 years - long enough to make it into the good food guide and all sorts!

The stress is astonishing, the hours are long and IMO its like doing any hobby as a job, its alright for a bit but eventually it drags you down.

petemc · 25-12-2007, 16:23

Wow thats an awesome looking cake Lostkat.

24-12-2007, 23:30	#3
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I've just put the finishing touches to my cake and I have to say I'm quite proud of it as a first attempt. Hope it tastes as good. And before he says it, I know this has nothing on DRZ's Mum's works of art, but I'm bloody chuffed with it. Not one tree fell over And my meal for the family went extremely well tonight. Everything was timed to perfection, the bourguignonne tasted great and everyone really enjoyed it. Even the mash got compliments. Then my made up dessert came out. It was absolutely gorgeous even if I do say so myself and everyone devoured the whole lot! Here's a pic of it without the raspberry coulis drizzled all over it. I prepared them like this at about 5pm and then just left them in the fridge until I was ready to serve, then I drizzled the coulis over the top and on the place in a circle. YUM!!!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

25-12-2007, 00:06	#6
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Excellent looking cake __________________ Halycopter

25-12-2007, 01:36	#7
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	Cool cake! I will take some photos of the meal tomorrow (and the preparation of it!) for you all __________________

25-12-2007, 14:34	#8
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	Having "been there and done that" I think that at any level other than master chef would completely ruin any love of cooking. Its unbelievably stressful and demanding __________________

25-12-2007, 15:41	#9
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	I hope you aren't suggesting I worked in McDonalds! I worked as a proper chef in a proper kitchen tyvm! My mum was also a chef 30 years - long enough to make it into the good food guide and all sorts! The stress is astonishing, the hours are long and IMO its like doing any hobby as a job, its alright for a bit but eventually it drags you down. __________________ Last edited by Dr. Z; 25-12-2007 at 16:24.

23-12-2007, 21:06	#1
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Not sure what I'm having. Probably turkey on Christmas day, would much prefer a nice chunk of silverside, but oh well Can't complain, it's not like I have to cook it!

25-12-2007, 16:23	#10
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Wow thats an awesome looking cake Lostkat. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

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