Traditional Christmas Dinner

Traditional Christmas dinner has to be one of the nations favorite meals for many reasons,A- it's chance to stuff your face with lavish foods and not care about how much you eat, and B- It's an extra special meal as you sit down with your nearest and dearest to enjoy this special day. Since moving into my own house 3 years ago we have always been invited to my parents or my partners for Christmas dinner, therefore have not had chance to fully cook a whole Christmas dinner from scratch and entertain guests at the same time in the comfort of my own home, although this year will be different, my family are coming over as in the year we have moved into a bigger place ...  Read the complete review

I absolutely love christmas time and i always have my family around for chrismtas dinner each year. Altogether i cook for five adults and seven children. It's a bit of a squeeze at the dining room table but we all manage and it's the only time of the year we do all come together for dinner. I tend to do a three course meal and i cook what people all like in my family. On the table aswell is drinks that include, bottle of red and white wine, non alcoholic drinks such as water and fizzy white and red grape drink in a bottle like a wine shape (sorry can't remember what it's called as my sister generally brings it with her for the children and i'm of ...  Read the complete review

Why not be adventurous this Christmas and make your own stuffing. Be the envy of your friends when you tell them you don’t use packet stuffing’s and make your own. This is one of my favourites BACON & MUSHROOM STUFFING 4 oz Mushrooms finely chopped 2 oz Butter or Margarine 8 oz Streaky Bacon, rinded and finely chopped 1 medium onion skinned and finely chopped 2 level tbsp chopped fresh parsley 8 oz fresh breadcrumbs (see note below) Salt and Pepper 1 egg beaten A dash of Worcester sauce 1. Melt the butter and add the bacon mushrooms and onion and fry for 5 mins. 2. Mix the parsley with ...  Read the complete review

This the one meal I love cooking the most. I usually cook the Turkey the day before, because my lot like it cold on the day. So I cook it with an onion and an apple inside, and smokey bacon rashers covering the bird to stop it burning. Cook it slowly over a few hours mmmmm yummy. On Christmas morning then I can get to grips with the veg which usually includes. Roast Parsnips, Sprouts, carrots and Peas. Good old Roast Potatoes which have been part boiled and salted, then roast gently. I make stuffing balls, with stuffing and sausage meat. Whilst thats all cooking and the gravy is smimmering made from the turkey juices and onions. I sit down with a glass of wine and ...  Read the complete review

I’m depressed. This is such a bad time of year for me an’ my kin. Hey! I’ve had such a good time these last few weeks! I’ve been looked after so well. And the food! All I could eat and more! Gosh, anyone would have thought it was Christmas. But suddenly, so many of my younger, plumper friends have disappeared. Without trace. It’s really getting to me. Which of us will be next? Is there something sinister going on? It’s unsettling the whole family. We were quietly watching University Challenge the other night, but as soon as Paxo came on, old Auntie Gertie dived for the Off switch, and wouldn’t tell us ...  Read the complete review