Here's What I Had For Dinner - Part III - Don't quote pics!

Black Sheep · 26-12-2023 9:41am

This is the first year in about ten years we made turkey... turned out fine, but reminded me why we normally skip it.. Even when done well, it's a very blah meat. It's the trimmings that elevate it slightly.

If we did poultry again, I think a brace of heritage chickens would be worth a shot. Otherwise, it'll be back to beef Wellington.

the beer revolu · 26-12-2023 10:30am

I've wanted to do something other than turkey for years but family always wanted turkey. I'd hoped that spending Christmas with my wife's family might mean the opportunity to cook something else but my sister-in-law who buys all the food and hosts also wants turkey! I did get to do a goose years ago with my wife's parents which was absolutely gorgeous.

Having said that, I absolutely love the boned and stuffed turkey legs and if you find a really decent turkey (not cheap) the breast is really nice if not over cooked. Also, I really like gravy made from browned turkey stock.

Dave_The_Sheep · 26-12-2023 3:45pm

Lessons learned from the last time. Really happy with how it turned out. Moist meat, crispy crackling.

Mr.Wemmick · 26-12-2023 7:05pm

The large stuffed Turkey beast worked a treat and the ham was delicious. Relieved as last year I didn’t enjoy the ham. Salad starter with home made soda and the kids’ favourite homemade trifle for dessert.. with lots of dry sherry in that no one noticed, lol.

Black Sheep · 26-12-2023 9:58pm

Leftovers, with a large negroni beforehand.

Glad that's the end of it, tbh.

Black Sheep · 27-12-2023 7:51pm

Beef Wellington.

Recliner · 27-12-2023 8:20pm

The obligatory leftovers pie. Ham, chicken, leek, mushroom, shallot, garlic, chicken stock and cream. Mash was potatoes, leftover stuffing and carrot and parsnip.

Possibly nicer than the actual Christmas dinner.

Recliner · 27-12-2023 8:43pm

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Excellent looking roasties.

Paul Pogba · 28-12-2023 7:42pm

Over to grandmas for Stephen’s Day dinner, she’s 84 and still a great cook. It’s basically another Christmas dinner.

Roasties, turkey, ham, breadcrumb stuffing, carrots, gravy, sausage meat stuffing, minimum sprouts, marrowfat peas and bread sauce. Serious feast followed by pavlova, whipped cream, berry compote and some sort of lemon sauce.

Grandma is not a fan of throwing out the rarely used species , pepper from superquinn out of date since Jan 2014. Tasted ok to me anyways 👍

Dave_The_Sheep · 29-12-2023 9:00pm

Yearly cheeseboard.

Recliner · 30-12-2023 12:22am

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Yum!

Recliner · 30-12-2023 12:29am

We'd (by that, I mean me) bought loads of party bits that needed to be used up.

So dinner was, cheese and bacon mini pies, various prawn party foods, cod bao buns, and prawn pil pil. With breads.

Dessert was chocolate stuffed profiteroles, with caramel sauce and whipped cream.

We had several drinks afterwards.

I'm literally poisoned with food and drink.

I had to buy a pair of jeans in Penneys one size bigger today.

I'm the walking epitome of gluttony.

Recliner · 30-12-2023 7:39pm

Mr. Recliners turn this evening.

Deep fried prawns, rice and his special hot, sour, sweet and spicy sauce.

It's consistently delicious, and never leaves me feeling bloated.

Addmagnet · 30-12-2023 8:17pm

Home made strawberry cheesecake

igCorcaigh · 30-12-2023 11:42pm

A very random pork and vegetable noodle dish.

For serving:

apache · 31-12-2023 5:16pm

Donor Kebab tray from butchers...delicious...

Gloomtastic! · 31-12-2023 5:47pm

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Artaine Castle? Saw them before Chrimbo. I make the Cooking Club version

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2057395904/2015-cooking-club-week-10-lamb-doner-kebabs-with-salad-and-sauces

(I make three times the quantity for six people and mix pork mince with lamb mince to keep the cost down). Really simple to make and always goes down well.

Dave_The_Sheep · 31-12-2023 9:55pm

New Years steaks supposed to be tomorrow, but there's a match so... did them today. Reverse sear, gratin (finally remembered to rest it adequately) and some creamed spinach.

Mr.Wemmick · 01-01-2024 6:54pm

The last of the stuffed Turkey breasts for New Year’s Day dinner. Much preferred it to Xmas day, less faff. We don’t get sick of Turkey since we stopped cooking the whole bird. The breast is quicker to cook and very moist, no leftovers either. I’d happily have turkey again at Easter, but everyone in my family love lamb.

con747 · 02-01-2024 12:32am

Spicy prawns, cocktail sausages and chips with garlic sauce.

Recliner · 02-01-2024 1:25am

KFC.

Felt like rubbish after, but honestly couldn't face cooking. Probably could have made a better choice, but I really wanted chips and gravy.

con747 · 02-01-2024 1:39am

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Try the Mayflower gravy, very close to the KFC one. I add some ground black pepper and find it near enough.

https://www.dunnesstoresgrocery.com/sm/pickup/rsid/321/product/mayflower-southern-style-gravy-mix-255g-id-100293440

the beer revolu · 03-01-2024 11:04am

Bought a piece of spiced beef reduced in Tesco before Christmas.

Had it the other night warm with, mash, cabbage and parsley sauce. Much as I love spiced beef for sandwiches, in this case, corned beef would have been nicer.

Decent bit of spiced beef, though. Good value.