Chrismas dinner? - Page 3

_dogma_ · 28-11-2009, 01:54

We won't be having proper Christmas dinner this year

We'll be in LA so will probably have to go for a meal as I'm too scared I'll muck up my favourite meal of the year!

Kitten · 28-11-2009, 10:34

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Originally Posted by AcidHell2

hey guys I need some inspiration.

First of all what's hat word beginning with S for like a food taste course.
.

smorgasboard?

Tak · 28-11-2009, 11:28

Going to attempt to cook a full xmas roast with trimmings

expect a "we ended up with microwave meals" post here on xmas day

Flibster · 28-11-2009, 13:35

I've arranged some reindeer pate form my local butcher.

Not going to tell anyone.

Tak · 28-11-2009, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flibster

I've arranged some reindeer pate form my local butcher.

Not going to tell anyone.

*tries to remember which billy connolly "tour" the australian dinner was on*

Mark · 28-11-2009, 13:57

As long as it isn't Rudolph or any of the others, I don't have a problem.

I'd be rather worried for your health if it was

Glaucus · 28-11-2009, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitten

smorgasboard?

unfortunately not.

Don't you just hate it when something is on the tip of your tongue but you just can't get it.

Joe 90 · 28-11-2009, 15:42

wow, now i really can't wait for that Christmas dinner (and all the wine)!

we always tend to be typically traditional, turkey, cranberry sauce, Yorkshire puds!

lostkat · 28-11-2009, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by AcidHell2

hey guys I need some inspiration.

First of all what's hat word beginning with S for like a food taste course.

But on to the real deal, I have got no inspiration on a starter.

Main course is Venison haunch, fondant potatoes, roast beetroot and celeriac puree with either red wine or port gravy.

Desert is Zuppa Inglese (apparently popular in Italy for Christmas) it's a layered sponge with confectionery custard. Going to serve it with some Christmas pud ice cream and sugar work.

But I'm just uninspired by at least tentively Christmas starters

edit - how about something like cheese and mushroom filo pastry things with a cranberry sauce.

With venison, fondant potatoes and a rich gravy for mains, I would stick with something quite light for starters otherwise you run the risk of your guests getting a bit too full and stodged out. How about something like Gravlax with a horseradish sauce & oatcakes or seared king scallops with a pea puree & crispy pancetta?

Glaucus · 29-11-2009, 09:37

that is a very good point lostkat.

28-11-2009, 01:54	#21
_dogma_ Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife. Posts: 278	We won't be having proper Christmas dinner this year We'll be in LA so will probably have to go for a meal as I'm too scared I'll muck up my favourite meal of the year! __________________

28-11-2009, 11:28	#23
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Going to attempt to cook a full xmas roast with trimmings expect a "we ended up with microwave meals" post here on xmas day __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

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Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	I've arranged some reindeer pate form my local butcher. Not going to tell anyone. __________________

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Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	that is a very good point lostkat. __________________

28-11-2009, 13:57	#26
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	As long as it isn't Rudolph or any of the others, I don't have a problem. I'd be rather worried for your health if it was