microwave christmas dinners

Skill Magill

Do they exist and have you tried them. I say this because last year everything went awry and I swore never again. Its just too much work , i'd rather pay for something thats tasty and easy. No more pink turkey and dried out spuds for me. And I know its only October Batman

shopaholic01

eoing1 wrote: »

Do they exist and have you tried them. I say this because last year everything went awry and I swore never again. Its just too much work , i'd rather pay for something thats tasty and easy. No more pink turkey and dried out spuds for me. And I know its only October Batman

You can buy everything prepared in M & S, all heating/cooking instructions included.

I doubt you will get a microwave version - it would be a fairly miserable Christmas dinner.

hefferboi

Just buy a few rustlers I'd say.

kneemos

Tayto sandwiches.

livinsane

Maybe cook something other than turkey (which can be a nightmare). We had stuffed pork last year and thinking about duck this year. Once there are brussel sprouts, potato stuffing and nice gravy, it'll taste christmassy!

the groutch

the Japanese have a great tradition imo, KFC for Christmas dinner.

Skill Magill

great suggestions, however KFC and crispp sambos arent Christmasy enough. I talkin turkey and ham with all the accouterments in a box, that needs 4 mins from the fridge 7 mins from frozen that tastes like it came from a michelin starred restaurant. No?

oldyouth

Get a turkey early, set aside a date to cook it at your own leisurely pace. No panic about veg, pressies, guests etc. Bang it in the freezer when done and take it out to defrost on Christmas Eve. Place it in the over to warm through while doing the veg. Result is a perfect turkey and veg served when it is done, no waiting on the bird to catch up

Simples

anncoates

oldyouth wrote: »

no waiting on the bird to catch up

Spoken like a true brother.

starbelgrade

shopaholic01 wrote: »

You can buy everything prepared in M & S, all heating/cooking instructions included.

I know that M&S food is considered fine dining by some, but I still think it tastes like shit in a tray.

the groutch

starbelgrade wrote: »

I know that M&S food is considered fine dining by some, but I still think it tastes like shit in a tray.

I take it you've never been to salmonella corner in Dunnes/Tesco then

df1985

ive seen microwave roast dinners in shops before, never tried them though. there's something depressing about them.

starbelgrade

the groutch wrote: »

I take it you've never been to salmonella corner in Dunnes/Tesco then

God, no.

admiralofthefleet

livinsane wrote: »

Maybe cook something other than turkey (which can be a nightmare). We had stuffed pork last year and thinking about duck this year. Once there are brussel sprouts, potato stuffing and nice gravy, it'll taste christmassy!

yeah we had goose the year before last and we are looking at trying pheasant this year

AnonoBoy

All you need is a bottle of fizzy wine and a crying chair for a perfect Christmas alone.

Pumpkinseeds

I used to cook Christmas dinner for 11 and I found that the most stress free way to do it is to get as much done on Christmas eve as possible. Prepare all the vegetables and leave them in cold water with a tiny squeeze of lemon juice to stop them discolouring, rinse well before cooking. Cook whatever meat or fowl on Christmas eve too. Then all you'll need to do is cook the veg on the day and reheat meat/fowl if you want it hot. You won't be under pressure and you'll get to spend more time enjoying the day.

Duckworth_Luas

eoing1 wrote: »

great suggestions, however KFC and crispp sambos arent Christmasy enough.

Put some tinsel on the KFC bucket then!

the groutch

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

yeah we had goose the year before last and we are looking at trying pheasant this year

oooh la-di-da Mr Moneybags

Emeraldy Pebbles

oldyouth wrote: »

Get a turkey early, set aside a date to cook it at your own leisurely pace. No panic about veg, pressies, guests etc. Bang it in the freezer when done and take it out to defrost on Christmas Eve. Place it in the over to warm through while doing the veg. Result is a perfect turkey and veg served when it is done, no waiting on the bird to catch up

Simples

^^^^^

That would be one dry turkey!

kneemos

You can buy turkey and ham pre cooked,just over boil some veg and your in.Simples.

wyndham

Go to a homeless shelter. Very handy and you sometimes get a few quid when you're leaving. Just don't shave for a day or 2 and dress shabbily. Park the merc around the corner though. You'll often get a celeb serving it up to you, looking for a photo op. Bono does a mean roast potato.

the groutch

wyndham wrote: »

Go to a homeless shelter. Very handy and you sometimes get a few quid when you're leaving. Just don't shave for a day or 2 and dress shabbily. Park the merc around the corner though. You'll often get a celeb serving it up to you, looking for a photo op. Bono does a mean roast potato.

I thought he'd be at the door to welcome you in "HELLO, HELLO!!!"

B.A._Baracus

Believe it or not but the tv dinners you can get in Lidl are actually nice. Only 2 euro as well. Wont fill you. But a decent snack.

Light Switch

Am i the only one who hates the ''Traditional' christmas diner?

Love a steak or lamb with chips, gravy, veg and mushrooms&onions.

Light Switch

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

Believe it or not but the tv dinners you can get in Lidl are actually nice. Only 2 euro as well. Wont fill you. But a decent snack.

Yupp, there actually nice.

RobbingBandit

the groutch wrote: »

oooh la-di-da Mr Moneybags

I had pheasant last year from Aldi, €9.99.

kneemos

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

Believe it or not but the tv dinners you can get in Lidl are actually nice. Only 2 euro as well. Wont fill you. But a decent snack.

He could buy two and stick them together.

1ZRed

Jesus, buy that and you might as well stick your head in the microwave with it!

Light Switch

kneemos wrote: »

He could buy two and stick them together.

I'd love to enter 'Come dine with me' and use cheap Lidl ready made food and serve it up properly.

Then get cheap wine and put it into an expensive bottle.


See would anyone notice, would be a cool episode.

Skill Magill

Its been a while since I was in Ballsbridge but I remember Rollies Bistro had a little Deli attached to it that sold dinners made by the restaurant, it that sort of fare that would interest me. Literally no work, no preparation, get as drunk as you feel fit and not worry about the jasusin bird in the oven. Last year it was up at seven turning on the oven etc and at three it was still pink at the bone, disaster, couldn't relax at all. Need to avoid if at all possible

previous user

Lidl do a great Microwave Christmas Dinner!

fishy fishy

livinsane wrote: »

Maybe cook something other than turkey (which can be a nightmare). We had stuffed pork last year and thinking about duck this year. Once there are brussel sprouts, potato stuffing and nice gravy, it'll taste christmassy!

it won't really tho will it. Unless there is a turkey on the table I feel like there is always something missing. Its like having easter without an easter egg.

westendgirlie

Supervalu have a turkey, ham, stuffiing and gravy meal as part of their €7 meal deal.

Stock up on them for Chrimbo

ruthloss

Pumpkinseeds wrote: »

I used to cook Christmas dinner for 11 and I found that the most stress free way to do it is to get as much done on Christmas eve as possible. Prepare all the vegetables and leave them in cold water with a tiny squeeze of lemon juice to stop them discolouring, rinse well before cooking. Cook whatever meat or fowl on Christmas eve too. Then all you'll need to do is cook the veg on the day and reheat meat/fowl if you want it hot. You won't be under pressure and you'll get to spend more time enjoying the day.

All of the above., after cooking the meats on Christmas Eve, when cool, slice the Turkey, Ham, place in baking tray with enough water to cover meat, add a quarter pound of butter. Cover with tin foil. On Christmas Day heat in Oven on 180c for half an hour.

starviewadams

Usually have the Supervalu turkey,ham and stuffing meal for Christmas.That or I get a frozen lobster from Aldi.

Don't see what's depressing about it,just another poxy meal in fairness.

westendgirlie

previous user wrote: »

Lidl do a great Microwave Christmas Dinner!

Awwwww, tempted to invite you to mine with that sad face.

fishy fishy

ruthloss wrote: »

All of the above., after cooking the meats on Christmas Eve, when cool, slice the Turkey, Ham, place in baking tray with enough water to cover meat, add a quarter pound of butter. Cover with tin foil. On Christmas Day heat in Oven on 180c for half an hour.

butter basted turkey - yuk, not for me - Got one about five years ago and nearly got sick.

chopperbyrne

Yes you can. We've been given them in work the past two years. They're manky.

kfallon

Packet of sliced Turkey, packet of sliced ham, wrap them around a few boiled brussel sprouts and voila! Xmas dinner for you!

Then you can pull your cracker for the afternoon!

mauzo

If my mum ever decided not to do the works for Christmas dinner, I'd cry. Nicest meal ever, worth the effort for the few hours.

Not that I'd know...

Gary ITR

I cooked Christmas dinner once

Green Isle frozen mash
Green Isle frozen roast potatoes
Green Isle croquettes
Green Isle frozen sprouts
Packet Gravy
Packet Parsley sauce

Fresh Turkey and Ham though

It was a piece of piss tbh

Chuck Stone

Book into a hotel for Xmas day and have the turkey.

No cooking.

No cleaning.

Get smashed.

No closing time.

Get smashed.

kfallon

mauzo wrote: »

If my mum ever decided not to do the works for Christmas dinner, I'd cry. Nicest meal ever, worth the effort for the few hours.

Not that I'd know...

Watching her stir the gravy and drain off the spuds can be quiet tiresome, don't be so hard on yourself :pac:

kfallon

Chuck Stone wrote: »

Book into a hotel for Xmas day and have the turkey.

No cooking.

No cleaning.

Get smashed.

No closing time.

Get smashed.

Tug TV

Upddated your post there Chucky boy!

af_thefragile

You could always also get a chicken in a can...

gobnaitolunacy

the groutch wrote: »

the Japanese have a great tradition imo, KFC for Christmas dinner.

They're not one of the longest lived nations in the world by eating sh*te artery-clogging food.

Raw fish and whales all the way.

Edit: Fcuk it, they do! Suppose a pig out once a year is in order.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/bb2dafc6-0ba4-11e0-a313-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2A2iuFu8M

kfallon

gobnaitolunacy wrote: »

Raw fish and whales all the way.

Mary Harney's gee?

tayto lover

kneemos wrote: »

Tayto sandwiches.

Yummy.

Little Acorn

Buy a boned and rolled turkey. All of the turkey with just the awkward bones removed. Quicker to cook, easier to carve and gives lovely presentable looking slices. You can buy them stuffed or plain whichever you prefer.

http://rozannegold.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/turkey-roast.jpg
http://www.aldi.ie/ie/media/offers/01_12_week_43/IEMeat_2x1_Wk43_3.jpg

Buy a ham and coat with some squeezy honey, and/ or buy a little jar of wholegrain mustard to coat. You could also buy a little jar of cloves and stud the ham with that then just shove it in the oven.

Steam some brussel sprouts.

Slice some carrots, parsnips drizzle with honey and sesame seeds and roast them in the oven, also roast some garlic cloves with them.

Make some gravy from scratch, or else get Knorr savoury gravy, mix the juices from your turkey roasting tray with the powder and some boiling water and it is quite tasty.

Mash is easy to make, some people like to add a little grated nutmeg, it is stil very nice with just butter and seasoning though.

Roasties can be homemade, or else Aunt Bessie brand do good roast potatoes and yorkshire puddings.

shygal

http://www.dontevenreply.com/view.php?post=77 you should definitely drop this guy an email lol

kfallon

Little Acorn wrote: »

Buy a boned and rolled turkey.

*snigger* :pac: