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sean
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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 04 12:34 pm Post subject: What are you eating for Christmas dinner?

I thought this could be a separate thread from the other one, which is more about cooking tips.
We're having goose. Thought about going back to turkey this year, but the price difference is negligible if you want a happy turkey. I might try stuffing it with mashed potato, which is supposed to be good. Otherwise, roast spuds and parsnips, chestnut stuffing, sprouts with glazed chestnuts, bread sauce, probably carrots because Ben likes them. Then Christmas pudding with rum sauce.

Jonnyboy

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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 04 12:40 pm Post subject:
There's a goose with my name on it. I have relatives coming over on the 27th so not sure what it will be like cold.

twoscoops

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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 04 12:43 pm Post subject:
Am going to my parents' house, and will be taking a goose which I will cook on the 24th. I hope it re-heats ok. Will also be cooking one for mysel to eat over the holiday period.

jema
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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 04 12:48 pm Post subject:
A Goose, A Terrine, lot of other trimmings and if we have 9-10 to feed instead of 4-5, then I may well do a joint of beef as well. jema

Jonnyboy

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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 04 12:49 pm Post subject:
How are you doing the terrine?

tahir

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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 04 12:54 pm Post subject:

I'll be getting up early to do my mince pies (my own special formula mince, based on Tiptree Christmas Preseve, russett apples, ginger cordial, tangerine peel and sultanas, which reminds me I better get it done at the weekend)

Toikey with my herb butter applied liberally. Will also be doing rib of beef this year (any tips?). We'll have parmesan and mustard parsnips, brussells with flaked almonds, cauliflower cheese, and a veggie bake at the very least but we usually end up with at least 6 or 7 veggie dishes. MIL does a gateau and a couple cakes as well as a christmas cake.

jema
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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 04 12:55 pm Post subject:

Jonnyboy wrote:

How are you doing the terrine?

TBH the OH does the terrine, chicken livers, belly pork,dried fruit, wrapped in streaky bacon... but i'm sure there is more to it than that, i will get her to post.

jema

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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 04 12:57 pm Post subject:
chocolate, probably. I on holiday in spain. Don't know what they have over there (we'll be self catering, so don't what will be available) I'm taking christmas pud and crackers though!

sean
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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 04 12:58 pm Post subject:
Tips for beef: Give it a good initial blast with the oven as hot as you can get it, DONT be too generous with the cooking time, give it a really good rest before carving. Better a bit cool but relaxed. Which is true for all of us come to think of it.

jema
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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 04 12:59 pm Post subject:

sean wrote:

Tips for beef: Give it a good initial blast with the oven as hot as you can get it, DONT be too generous with the cooking time, give it a really good rest before carving. Better a bit cool but relaxed. Which is true for all of us come to think of it.

This is one area where I am definately a big Hugh fan, i think his roasting tips are excellent, and are of course much as you say.

jema

twoscoops

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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 04 1:44 pm Post subject:
Don't you find it difficult to get free-range chicken livers for your terrine? I guess you could use pig's instead..?

jema
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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 04 1:46 pm Post subject:

Twoscoops wrote:

Don't you find it difficult to get free-range chicken livers for your terrine? I guess you could use pig's instead..?

jema

tahir

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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 04 1:46 pm Post subject:
What about turkey liver?

twoscoops

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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 04 1:47 pm Post subject:
I reckon that might be just as difficult to get hold of. Unless you know a free range turkey farmer, perhaps.

Jonnyboy

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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 04 1:49 pm Post subject:

Twoscoops wrote:

Don't you find it difficult to get free-range chicken livers for your terrine? I guess you could use pig's instead..?

Jema's

speaks volumes!

I would love to make pate and this is the main reason I don't.

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