Greedy Jambo Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 What is your perfect xmas dinner? personally, bread sauce and cranberry sauce can bolt, a decent gravy all day long. Parsnips... meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obua Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: What is your perfect xmas dinner? personally, bread sauce and cranberry sauce can bolt, a decent gravy all day long. Parsnips... meh. No pot noodles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 Just now, obua said: No pot noodles. That's probably all you can make, to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: What is your perfect xmas dinner? personally, bread sauce and cranberry sauce can bolt, a decent gravy all day long. Parsnips... meh. What about Turkey, roast tatties, sprouts, stuffing 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 Is Turkey better than Chicken though? We all get Turkey... but is it really better? i'm not so sure, What about Yorkshire puddings? do they belong in an xmas dinner? probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Turkey is shite. Would rather have mince and tatties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 1 minute ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Turkey is shite. Would rather have mince and tatties. Had beef last year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Had beef last year... Good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 I'm going for a 5 Bird Roast this year, Turkey, pheasant, Chicken, Duck & Wild Wood Pidgeon. Accompanied by deep fried Sprouts & French Fries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 1 minute ago, jonesy said: Hope this isn't the 'What did you last Google' cross over post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 I'm going all out this year like, splashing the cash... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Chinese. With all the trimmings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Carl Fredrickson Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Not a fan of turkey, much prefer chicken. Normally have a steak pie, tatties (roast & mash), veg, Yorkshire puddings and gravy. Getting a gammon this year and it will be cooked in a slow cooker with coca cola for a few hours, drained and then out back in with loads of honey and pineapple. Yumyum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Greedy Jambo said: Can you send some to my house? They look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 19 minutes ago, jonesy said: Hope this isn't the 'What did you last Google' cross over post. No, that was last year. Haven't recovered yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Turkey is not good. Sprouts are wonderful and deserve a thread of their own, imo. A good filet is the choice here. As long as there is a salmon starter, a good steak dish in the middle and a classic dessert, we’re sorted. A good Spanish red is our wine. And a few Torres 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 29 minutes ago, Locky said: Chinese. With all the trimmings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzroy Pointon Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 34 minutes ago, Locky said: Chinese. With all the trimmings. I'm waiting for the year where we don't get invited somewhere and we can just get a Chinese on Christmas day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Salad Fingers said: I'm waiting for the year where we don't get invited somewhere and we can just get a Chinese on Christmas day. That was literally me with my ex. Every year I just wanted a Christmas doing **** all and get a Chinese and she'd drag me up to her Mum and Dads. Cow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Salad Fingers said: I'm waiting for the year where we don't get invited somewhere and we can just get a Chinese on Christmas day. I totally get that. I used to have to go to the other sides family's house on boxing day and STAY THE NIGHT! Fecking gammon with peaches n shit, every year. Edited December 4, 2021 by Greedy Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Turkey is pish, chicken is far too "everyday". If you want fowl, go Goose. The fat from it makes the best roasties in the universe. I am partial to a huge rib roast of beef on Xmas day though. Major centrepiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 Don't mind if i do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_razors_edge Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 I’m going Mexican this year - Fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas, Mexican rice etc. Bring your own sombrero though 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 I will be attempting a Beef Wellington. Never done it before. Not even going to practice. Just going to follow Gordon Ramsays youtube video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Indian with cobra beer. 👊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 46 minutes ago, Der Kaiser said: I will be attempting a Beef Wellington. Never done it before. Not even going to practice. Just going to follow Gordon Ramsays youtube video. Invest a tenner in a decent quick read digital meat thermometer. I’ve found top chefs videos always underestimate cooking time. Jamie Oliver being a particular culprit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 13 minutes ago, Tazio said: Invest a tenner in a decent quick read digital meat thermometer. I’ve found top chefs videos always underestimate cooking time. Jamie Oliver being a particular culprit. It's probably just more to do with the heat of your oven. My oven at 170 is more like 200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) Decent seafood platter, must include rawns, scallops, oysters, lobster tails, calamari etc, prepared and served by a harbour front restaurant. You can ram your winter Christmases up your Kevin Carter 😁 Edited December 5, 2021 by A Boy Named Crow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Rawns. Sea what you did there? Personally don’t mind Xmas dinner with all the trimmings - but would settle for a decent meal of any sort tbh. Not fussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Christmas always used to be the same bird done the same old boring way but in recent years, the introduction of a ham shank has made it a much more pleasurable experience. For the sides, a heroic amount of roast potatoes cooked in the turkey fat, Sprouts but only cooked with chestnuts and bacon lardons (as per Greedy Jambos picture), pigs with blankets, stuffing. Anything else is non essential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 31 minutes ago, Costanza said: Christmas always used to be the same bird done the same old boring way but in recent years, the introduction of a ham shank has made it a much more pleasurable experience. For the sides, a heroic amount of roast potatoes cooked in the turkey fat, Sprouts but only cooked with chestnuts and bacon lardons (as per Greedy Jambos picture), pigs with blankets, stuffing. Anything else is non essential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Costanza said: Christmas always used to be the same bird done the same old boring way but in recent years, the introduction of a ham shank has made it a much more pleasurable experience. For the sides, a heroic amount of roast potatoes cooked in the turkey fat, Sprouts but only cooked with chestnuts and bacon lardons (as per Greedy Jambos picture), pigs with blankets, stuffing. Anything else is non essential. There's nothing one can say to that first paragraph, other than... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Angry Haggis said: Rawns. Sea what you did there? Personally don’t mind Xmas dinner with all the trimmings - but would settle for a decent meal of any sort tbh. Not fussed. Ha, dosey typing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Reynolds Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Not had turkey in years. Had lamb last year which was superb. Beef the year before I think. Wife has mentioned Venison so will pick that up this year I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Used to do the Christmas Dinner thing but it's boring food. It'll be an Indian from the Cove on Hillhouse Road if it is open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 13 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: I'm going all out this year like, splashing the cash... Had a couple of these last night and some hot mulled wine. Luvly jubbly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Had our best Xmas dinner ever last year so it'll be the same again this year. Take away from Itihas in Dalkeith. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I love Xmas dinner, as long as it's a good quality turkey and not overcooked. And have to have all the trimmings. We always have Xmas dinner at the in-laws, and I enjoy cooking so always do it (that, and the MIL tends to overcook meat...). We've got into the habit after the bad winter a few years ago of getting an extra turkey breast joint for the freezer at home "just in case". So me and my wife now have another Xmas dinner in Feb/Mar time as well. And very good it is then too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Hopefully, the Queen will be on the telly at her normal time. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Free range turkey from the next door farm deep fried in peanut oil in my Bayou Classic. Don't tell my cardiologist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ominous Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 19 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: Brussels with chorizo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Der Kaiser Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Think best Xmas Dinner is one you have cooked for you and then you leave before its time to do the worst dishes you'll see all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieb Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Aaaargh thought we had all angles covered ,? then you gits come come up with a curry idea, I’ve tried to talk about this ,hinting it sounds the way forward? Now I’m banned from food shopping until January,you lucky bar stewards , boo, just booo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 22 hours ago, Tazio said: Invest a tenner in a decent quick read digital meat thermometer. I’ve found top chefs videos always underestimate cooking time. Jamie Oliver being a particular culprit. This is a good shout. Did beef wellie a couple of years ago, and the inner section was virtually dripping blood. Took the shine off it a bit as I pretty much nailed the rest of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 3 hours ago, maggieb said: Aaaargh thought we had all angles covered ,? then you gits come come up with a curry idea, I’ve tried to talk about this ,hinting it sounds the way forward? Now I’m banned from food shopping until January,you lucky bar stewards , boo, just booo fun fact in japan it is now traditional to have a KFC for their christmas dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 34 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: I hope you wash yer hands after yer ham shank. Don’t be daft. The smell is better than having a Lifebouy on your Palmolive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 On 05/12/2021 at 08:20, Der Kaiser said: It's revitalised Xmas for me. Presenting that pink meat as long as it's not too dry, is a stand out addition to proceedings and everyone gobbles it down happily at the xmas table. Apologies, have turned into Fat Harry White here (one for the teenagers there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 12 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: I hope you wash yer hands after yer ham shank. Always have a napkin handy is a recommended life hack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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