Monkeys Fist 39296 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 So, who's having what for Christmas Dinner? Are we a board full of Turkey Tradionalists or do we have Culinary Christmas adventurers amongst us. Whilst I will give anything a try 364 days of the year, Christmas dinner means Turkey and all the trimmings in the Fist household. Roasties, pigs in blankets, roast parsnips, swede mash, sprouts and bacon, buttered carrots, peas, stuffing...... You get the picture. What's on the table in your house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Had a traditional Christmas dinner at our student house about a fortnight ago. Was grand, huge turkey, pigs in blankets, carrots & parsnips with a honey & soy glaze, stuffing (albeit vile paxo stuff), sprouts and roasties. Spiffing. My mate's lass made us a pineapple upside-down cake for pud as a 'sorry I couldn't be there' gesture. Spending Christmas Day with my Dad and the step family. Should be interesting, not sure what the meal will be like, but it's in Surrey so it's bound to be pretentious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39296 Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 I'm guessing the dishes from the student meal are still festering in the sink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4306 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Traditional, Turkey and all the trimmings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I'm guessing the dishes from the student meal are still festering in the sink? When I left, the leftover turkey was still in the fridge...10 days after the meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 8 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Heading to my girlfriends parents for x-mas. Spent last time at mine where its a traditional affair. But I believe its not as big at hers and lamb is normally served. As long as I get my presents I'll be happy. However I think we will be stuck in our flat getting takeaway if the weather forecast is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39296 Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 I'm guessing the dishes from the student meal are still festering in the sink? When I left, the leftover turkey was still in the fridge...10 days after the meal. The Young Ones!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill 0 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 The last couple of years I've made it so we've had beef/vegetarian bollocks as that's all I can cook. Going to my mam's this year though and I'm reliably informed that turkey & gammon are on the menu, with all the trimmings of course. Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39296 Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 The last couple of years I've made it so we've had beef/vegetarian bollocks as that's all I can cook. Going to my mam's this year though and I'm reliably informed that turkey & gammon are on the menu, with all the trimmings of course. Looking forward to it. Bulls balls for Christmas? Sounds offal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Turkey and all the trimmings. (Whispers) bet my mum's won't be as good as the roast chicken and trimmings my girlfriend did the other week though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39296 Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Traditional, turkey/gammon veg etc. I'm going to make an orange and lemon cheesecake for desert though! Baked chocolate cheesecake this year. Lemon tart with dark chocolate pastry last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14193 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 (edited) I'm going to the fella's family for Christmas for the first time, so I'll take whatever I'm given and I'll like it. Should be as trad as it comes though, which is good. I can have poncey stuff the rest of the year. Edited December 23, 2009 by Meenzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39296 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 I'm going to the fella's family for Christmas for the first time, so I'll take whatever I'm given and I'll like it. Should be as trad as it comes though, which is good. I can have poncey stuff the rest of the year. Stuffing balls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14193 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I'm going to the fella's family for Christmas for the first time, so I'll take whatever I'm given and I'll like it. Should be as trad as it comes though, which is good. I can have poncey stuff the rest of the year. Stuffing balls? Spicy chipolatas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill 0 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 The last couple of years I've made it so we've had beef/vegetarian bollocks as that's all I can cook. Going to my mam's this year though and I'm reliably informed that turkey & gammon are on the menu, with all the trimmings of course. Looking forward to it. Bulls balls for Christmas? Sounds offal Thankfully Himself has seen the light and is no longer a veggie twat so no more of that rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 So, who's having what for Christmas Dinner?Are we a board full of Turkey Tradionalists or do we have Culinary Christmas adventurers amongst us. Whilst I will give anything a try 364 days of the year, Christmas dinner means Turkey and all the trimmings in the Fist household. Roasties, pigs in blankets, roast parsnips, swede mash, sprouts and bacon, buttered carrots, peas, stuffing...... You get the picture. What's on the table in your house? Whilst I am in the trad camp spiritually, it's impossible to do the full monty in the middle of summer. I expect we'll be going trendy - booze and canapes for 11'ses, followed by full on BBQ and lots of interesting salads, etc. Pud will be pavlova and cheesecake I expect. We should have 12 people for lunch at least (invited, not being eaten). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39296 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 So, who's having what for Christmas Dinner?Are we a board full of Turkey Tradionalists or do we have Culinary Christmas adventurers amongst us. Whilst I will give anything a try 364 days of the year, Christmas dinner means Turkey and all the trimmings in the Fist household. Roasties, pigs in blankets, roast parsnips, swede mash, sprouts and bacon, buttered carrots, peas, stuffing...... You get the picture. What's on the table in your house? Whilst I am in the trad camp spiritually, it's impossible to do the full monty in the middle of summer. I expect we'll be going trendy - booze and canapes for 11'ses, followed by full on BBQ and lots of interesting salads, etc. Pud will be pavlova and cheesecake I expect. We should have 12 people for lunch at least (invited, not being eaten). Being upside down is a valid excuse for not going trad. I would still have to have pigs in blankets though, even if I was tied to the Wailing Wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 So, who's having what for Christmas Dinner?Are we a board full of Turkey Tradionalists or do we have Culinary Christmas adventurers amongst us. Whilst I will give anything a try 364 days of the year, Christmas dinner means Turkey and all the trimmings in the Fist household. Roasties, pigs in blankets, roast parsnips, swede mash, sprouts and bacon, buttered carrots, peas, stuffing...... You get the picture. What's on the table in your house? Whilst I am in the trad camp spiritually, it's impossible to do the full monty in the middle of summer. I expect we'll be going trendy - booze and canapes for 11'ses, followed by full on BBQ and lots of interesting salads, etc. Pud will be pavlova and cheesecake I expect. We should have 12 people for lunch at least (invited, not being eaten). Being upside down is a valid excuse for not going trad. I would still have to have pigs in blankets though, even if I was tied to the Wailing Wall. You're right, pigs in blanket are the shizzle! They will be on the menu, by order of Mr Fist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39296 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 So, who's having what for Christmas Dinner?Are we a board full of Turkey Tradionalists or do we have Culinary Christmas adventurers amongst us. Whilst I will give anything a try 364 days of the year, Christmas dinner means Turkey and all the trimmings in the Fist household. Roasties, pigs in blankets, roast parsnips, swede mash, sprouts and bacon, buttered carrots, peas, stuffing...... You get the picture. What's on the table in your house? Whilst I am in the trad camp spiritually, it's impossible to do the full monty in the middle of summer. I expect we'll be going trendy - booze and canapes for 11'ses, followed by full on BBQ and lots of interesting salads, etc. Pud will be pavlova and cheesecake I expect. We should have 12 people for lunch at least (invited, not being eaten). Being upside down is a valid excuse for not going trad. I would still have to have pigs in blankets though, even if I was tied to the Wailing Wall. You're right, pigs in blanket are the shizzle! They will be on the menu, by order of Mr Fist. This makes me far happier than it really should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 17357 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Ill be on me todd again this year, so off to the gym followed by a nice small roast for myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 5154 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Ill be on me todd again this year, so off to the gym followed by a nice small roast for myself Is that a joke ? Shirley the gym is closed on Chrimbo day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 17357 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Ill be on me todd again this year, so off to the gym followed by a nice small roast for myself Is that a joke ? Shirley the gym is closed on Chrimbo day? Nee Marra Open all Xmas nee closing. There isnt any staff on like and some of the stuff is locked up but the cardio stuff is open etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespaws 0 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I'm having the in-laws over again this year. Not going Trad as neither myself or Mrs Paws are fans of Turkey Dinners. I'm cooking (as usual) and this year the menu is: Starter - Creamy Carrot & Coriander Soup with a sprig of Parsley as Mrs Paws can't eat her favorite types of fish at the minute. Main - Roast Fillet of Beef wrapped in Proscutio Ham and Porcini Mushrooms in red wine accompanied with the more Trad: Pig in Blankets, roasties (using Semolina), carrots, sude mash, peas, roast parsnips and stuffing (Sage & Lemon Thyme & another one I cant remember). Sweet: Bread & Butter Pudding (my all time fave) but made with Italian Pannatone and Rum soaked rasins Eat your heart out Hugh Fernley-Nostrilstal and Jamie 'Bad Boy' Oliver (although the main course comes from one of his books ). Xmas day breakfast is a slightly tweaked menu this year for Mrs Paws. We'll have to forego the trad smoked slamon and scrambled eggs with Champagne and she'll be having Cooked smoked salmon with eggs and a champagne spritzer (cant believe I'm going to add lemonade to the Champage I've bought - still, needs must). As I hate fish, I'm having Sausages from my local butcher with black pudding in them, scrambled eggs and undiluted champagne Poncy-tastic Not decided what I'll be cooking on New Years yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 17357 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Sounds good Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Ill be on me todd again this year, so off to the gym followed by a nice small roast for myself No wonder suicide rates go up at Xmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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