My Christmas Dinner - in pictures!

Dr. Z · 25-12-2007, 17:27

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

One turkey plucked and ready (Organic, free range, small farm etc)

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

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

Potatos peeled, cut and ready to be boiled:

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

Carrot and swede peeled and diced:

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

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:

Yummy cranberry sauce!

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

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

Dr. Z · 25-12-2007, 17:27

A little bit later - done!

The table needs to be set!

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

Blackstar · 25-12-2007, 18:02

Looks lovely, your mum really is a fantastic cook.

Dr. Z · 25-12-2007, 19:27

Table set!

Pigs in blankets and quenelles of stuffing are done nicely!

Potatos out and gravy being prepped:

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

Perfecto!

Dinner is served!

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 · 25-12-2007, 23:39

Can I come to your house next Christmas?

Will · 25-12-2007, 23:59

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

Dr. Z · 26-12-2007, 00:08

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 · 26-12-2007, 00:49

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

Dr. Z · 26-12-2007, 00:50

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

Will · 26-12-2007, 01:02

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

25-12-2007, 17:27	#1
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	My Christmas Dinner - in pictures! Its not finished yet, but here is the story thus far! One turkey plucked and ready (Organic, free range, small farm etc) Stuffed with Sage and Onion stuffing, Sausages and with half an onion and some parsley in the cavity: (also www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner20.jpg and www.statichiss.co.uk/xmasdinner/xmasdinner16.jpg) Potatos peeled, cut and ready to be boiled: Parsnips cut and ready - the trick here is to remove the centre of the parsnip to stop them going hard when roasted: Carrot and swede peeled and diced: Pigs in blankets and quenelles of stuffing ready to be roasted: 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: Yummy cranberry sauce! Turkey is halfway there, just needs some juices over it: Potatos ready to be roasted having been parboiled and fluffed. (Parsnips also went in at the same time) __________________ Last edited by Dr. Z; 25-12-2007 at 17:38.

25-12-2007, 17:27	#2
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	A little bit later - done! The table needs to be set! Will post more when I have taken a few more / after I have eaten! __________________ Last edited by Dr. Z; 25-12-2007 at 17:30.

25-12-2007, 18:02	#3
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	Looks lovely, your mum really is a fantastic cook. __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen

25-12-2007, 19:27	#4
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	Table set! Pigs in blankets and quenelles of stuffing are done nicely! Potatos out and gravy being prepped: Turkey on the table finished, garnished and ready to be carved! Perfecto! Dinner is served! Incidentally, the wine was M&S Burgundy Chardonnay, was about £8 for the bottle and as far as Chardonnay goes, it was exceedingly nice! __________________

25-12-2007, 23:39	#5
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Can I come to your house next Christmas? __________________

25-12-2007, 23:59	#6
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Who said students of today can't cook! That look amazing! __________________ *No No!*

26-12-2007, 00:08	#7
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	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 __________________

26-12-2007, 00:49	#8
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Ah cool - I thought it was your fair hand! Still, I'm sure with your cooking skills you're not far off __________________ *No No!*

26-12-2007, 00:50	#9
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	I really ought to cook more, or at least post about it here. Maybe this thread will be the start, I dunno! __________________

26-12-2007, 01:02	#10
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	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 __________________ *No No!*

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