The Official Christmas Dinner Thread - Contractor UK Bulletin Board

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vetran replied

27 December 2015, 00:11
Mrs V Did Christmas day and it was a triumph. Chicken & Beef. MIL doesn't like Turkey. Not much in the way of leftovers.

I managed not to burn the Turkey & Roasties today. I think adding half a bottle of wine to the gravy was a masterstroke!
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mudskipper replied

26 December 2015, 18:51
Turkey and ham pie today. V nice.

BBC - Food - Recipes : Turkey, leek and ham pie
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NotAllThere replied

26 December 2015, 18:47
We had beef - a Swiss recipe - cooked in the oven wrapped in water-soaked hay. Deliciously tender and moist. Christmas pud for afters.

Today - boiled rice and pork.
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GJABS replied

26 December 2015, 14:30
Originally posted by barrydidit View Post

Burp. Time for her majesty and a snooze I think.

You had a snooze with her majesty?
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darmstadt replied

25 December 2015, 16:55
Mexican Chicken Soup eaten, potatoes on, Goulash bubbling away. Vodka finished
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mudskipper replied

25 December 2015, 16:15
Turkey and gammon in the oven. ETA 18:30.
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SimonMac replied

25 December 2015, 14:53
Originally posted by v8gaz View Post

First time eh? AYSYCOTBAC?

I have given the Chef the day off
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barrydidit replied

25 December 2015, 14:45
Burp. Time for her majesty and a snooze I think.
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v8gaz replied

25 December 2015, 14:43
Originally posted by SimonMac View Post

Lobster is a right little ****er to open!

First time eh? AYSYCOTBAC?
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SimonMac replied

25 December 2015, 13:01
Lobster is a right little ****er to open!
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SueEllen replied

25 December 2015, 12:53
Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post

Yes, I had a vague perception it wasn't entirely sound from an avoiding-food-poisoning perspective

But I'm intrigued - Why cold water? Surely it would be better to soak it in boiling water?!

Hot water starts it cooking and can increase bacteria growth.* Cold water is warmer than ice so will still speed up the defrosting process.

*There are exceptions to this but your turkey isn't one of them.
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OwlHoot replied

25 December 2015, 12:30
Originally posted by SueEllen View Post

That's an example of "How to get food poisoning 101."

If you want to speed up defrosting meat put in pan, bowl or sink of COLD water.

Mind you were I am you can run out and get some chicken or fish as some small grocers are open.

Yes, I had a vague perception it wasn't entirely sound from an avoiding-food-poisoning perspective

But I'm intrigued - Why cold water? Surely it would be better to soak it in boiling water?!
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darmstadt replied

25 December 2015, 11:59
Goulash today, leftover goulash tomorrow (Actually yesterday was Christmas here so presents and big meal was yesterday)
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woohoo replied

25 December 2015, 11:38
Originally posted by SueEllen View Post

And if you drink enough wine and spirits you won't get food poisoning.

And that's an effin fact!
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SueEllen replied

25 December 2015, 11:35
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Just eat it nearly raw, that's what the French would do in a posh restaurant.

And if you drink enough wine and spirits you won't get food poisoning.
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