[Food] Which bird will you be roasting this Christmas (2023)

[OzMike]

I will have my annual Indian roast lamb, tradition for me, but the wife wants a roast duck this year, so be it.

 

[bluenitsuj]

None.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Partial to a Swan, feisty fuckers though.

And can only be eaten by the King. Who would thought Charles would post on NSC !

 

[Justice]

And can only be eaten by the King. Who would thought Charles would post on NSC !

Probably enjoys reading the musings of peasants

 

[MattBackHome]

Extra huge turkey chez MBH, but after seeing it I'm making that veggie wreath thing as well

 

[Official Old Man]

Think I'm going to need some help this year.
My Mum has anounced she is coming to us this Christmas. Without getting into the nitty gritty stuff, my wife doesn't want her as we were never invited to my parents for christmas. Anyway, mum is coming and I've been told I've got to cook the meal. HELP!
ps will be for 6 adults and 1 child.
Do Aldi do a ready meal I can shove in the microwave?

 

[The Clamp]

Think I'm going to need some help this year.
My Mum has anounced she is coming to us this Christmas. Without getting into the nitty gritty stuff, my wife doesn't want her as we were never invited to my parents for christmas. Anyway, mum is coming and I've been told I've got to cook the meal. HELP!
ps will be for 6 adults and 1 child.
Do Aldi do a ready meal I can shove in the microwave?

You can get the ready to roast trays from supermarkets. Turkey crown, chicken breast, hams etc.
smash in the oven for an hour and they’re done. I reckon four or five of those would easily cover your guests.

They also do trays of roasties, same deal.

I honestly don’t think anyone would know. And if they did, they wouldn’t complain. Cover them with tinfoil and baste now and again, perfect. They really keep their moisture. No wastage or picking meat off the bone.

Throw in some veggies, buy a tray of ready prepared pigs in blankets. Bit of gravy. Robert’s your father’s brother.

I get mine from Asda but I’m sure M&S would do similar if you’re going for an extra special one.

 

[dolphins]

Chicken - any recommendations were to gt a decent one rather than bland tasteless muck?

For all meats, I suggest a proper butcher. More expensive so not for everyone, or every day, but the quality should be far, far better. Not least, supermarkets etc tend to pump loads of water or whatever into meat to add to the weight, which leaches out during cooking.

If you are near Westdene, the butcher there is superb. To clarify, I mean his meat. Oh blimey, you know what I mean!!

 

[maltaseagull]

I thought they served lion in Zion.

That´s in the Caribbean not Malta
But it is a reggae bar/restaurant.

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

Holly willoughby, feel free to join the team

Weren’t you in the news recently?

 

[jakarta]

None of above, only two of us dining so a Chateaubriand steak.

Will go daft with Yorkshires and Pigs in Blankets etc. plus sprouts, parsnips and roasties. plus my Shallot gravy which is booze based (Madeira and Red wine)

Never seem to do the Christmas Pudding until Boxing Day!

 

[Official Old Man]

You can get the ready to roast trays from supermarkets. Turkey crown, chicken breast, hams etc.
smash in the oven for an hour and they’re done. I reckon four or five of those would easily cover your guests.

They also do trays of roasties, same deal.

I honestly don’t think anyone would know. And if they did, they wouldn’t complain. Cover them with tinfoil and baste now and again, perfect. They really keep their moisture. No wastage or picking meat off the bone.

Throw in some veggies, buy a tray of ready prepared pigs in blankets. Bit of gravy. Robert’s your father’s brother.

I get mine from Asda but I’m sure M&S would do similar if you’re going for an extra special one.

M&S opening soon here so I'll do a Christmas shop out there. Sorted.

 

[Questions]

I have 9 quails every Christmas

 

[POSKETT AT THE VALLEY]

And can only be eaten by the King. Who would thought Charles would post on NSC !

He’d have some neck if he did.

 

[Clive Walker]

I am ignoring Christmas this year. Sick of it.

......and then goes on to comment on a Christmas thread multiple times!

 

[bomber130]

Xmas is cancelled in my house as my golden retriever due to give birth to 11 plus pups next week. I have three already so possibly 14 dogs running round the house on Xmas day not a good idea to be cooking.

 

[South Stand Bonfire]

You can get the ready to roast trays from supermarkets. Turkey crown, chicken breast, hams etc.
smash in the oven for an hour and they’re done. I reckon four or five of those would easily cover your guests.

They also do trays of roasties, same deal.

I honestly don’t think anyone would know. And if they did, they wouldn’t complain. Cover them with tinfoil and baste now and again, perfect. They really keep their moisture. No wastage or picking meat off the bone.

Throw in some veggies, buy a tray of ready prepared pigs in blankets. Bit of gravy. Robert’s your father’s brother.

I get mine from Asda but I’m sure M&S would do similar if you’re going for an extra special one.

What is this? Yogi Bear’s birthday?

 

[Justice]

Think I'm going to need some help this year.
My Mum has anounced she is coming to us this Christmas. Without getting into the nitty gritty stuff, my wife doesn't want her as we were never invited to my parents for christmas. Anyway, mum is coming and I've been told I've got to cook the meal. HELP!
ps will be for 6 adults and 1 child.
Do Aldi do a ready meal I can shove in the microwave?

Sounds like it could be a tad frosty at yours this Christmas

 

[herecomesaregular]

For all meats, I suggest a proper butcher. More expensive so not for everyone, or every day, but the quality should be far, far better. Not least, supermarkets etc tend to pump loads of water or whatever into meat to add to the weight, which leaches out during cooking.

If you are near Westdene, the butcher there is superb. To clarify, I mean his meat. Oh blimey, you know what I mean!!

Great, I go to the cafe next door regularly so will give this place a go. Many thanks.

 

[jakarta]

I have 9 quails every Christmas

Do you then have 8 maids a milking?