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Re-heatable Christmas food

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  • 29-11-2011 1:25pm
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    mayvic
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    Hi! So this is my first proper Christmas as a vegetarian. I was technically a veggie last xmas too but I just ate meat so as not to be annoying. But aside from the fact that I have no idea what to eat anyway I will essentially only have access to the microwave (maybe a ring on the hob if I'm lucky) so I was wondering if anybody had any ideas of something Christmassy and re-heatable?

    A lot of websites seem to suggest nut roast but I've only ever had that once and it was awful ( even worse reheated) so I'm sort of at a loss. Anybody have any ideas?


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    henryporter
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    Well done on taking the full plunge this year, although it sounds like there's a bit of anti-vegetarian discrimination going on in the kitchen:D. I agree on the nut roasts - awful 1970's throwbacks that have ruined manys a Christmas dinner. I don't possess a microwave so can offer very little advice on what you can do that will taste alright afterwards. If you have access to one ring then maybe try http://www.rte.ie/food/2008/0117/cabbagebrandycream.html using the microwave for a last second reheat for the timbales - it tastes very very nice that dish


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    sweet-rasmus
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    I presume would will have access to the oven/hob a day or so before hand? I'd recommend making the Redwood Turkey Roast and gravy and heating them up on the day :)

    Will you be able to share the potatoes and vegetables with the rest of the family, or will they be coated in animal fat?


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    cosmic
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    It's not exactly Christmassy but how bout making yourself a delicious veggie filled quiche on Christmas eve and re-heating in the microwave it on the big day?

    I'm dying for my nut roast :o It's the highlight of my Christmas every year!


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    bythewoods
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    I'm not a huge fan of nut roasts either, but last year my Mum made me an amazing cashew nut, cranberry and quinoa masterpiece. A twist on the boring tastes-like-stuffing nut roast!

    She made it the night before and I just heated it up on the day, I must see if she still has the recipe and I'll post it up. Amazingly nice!


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    Mary-Ellen
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    Tesco often do a butternut squash and spinach (afaik) lasagne as part of their meal deal. Could be nice with roasties and veg on the day. I think it can be done in the microwave but it'd probably be better oven cooked the day before and heated in the microwave on the day.


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    blatantrereg
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    Mary-Ellen wrote: »
    Tesco often do a butternut squash and spinach (afaik) lasagne as part of their meal deal. Could be nice with roasties and veg on the day. I think it can be done in the microwave but it'd probably be better oven cooked the day before and heated in the microwave on the day.
    I have it beside me. It's roasted red pepper, sweet potato and spinach - and it's quite nice.

    I had a lentil curry last year that I made. Ideal for reheating, though not especially festive.


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