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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So... Are you sticking with the traditional Turkey dinner this year, or having something different??

I decided to have a change from the usual bland turkey and go for an alternative..

Duck and Partridge! - Roast stuffed Partridge with festive stuffing (pork and chestnut) & Duck al orange on the side - YUMMY!

So, what are you having this year?? x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Turkey for us(Not a lover of it) as one of us gets it from work free.

Maybe get a chainsaw on the bloody thing and put it in the freezer and go for a lovely pork or beef joint.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Turkey

And beef plus pigs in blankets, stuffing, Yorkshire puds , roast pots, boiled pot and probably 15 veg !

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By *ar-Some CoupleCouple
over a year ago

from somewhere glittery & sparkly

We have decided this year on a cold buffet for Christmas dinner.

As we spend too much time cooking and cleaning up after to enjoy the day with the family

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By *r n1ceguyMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Got to be turkey ... what else am I going to have in my sandwiches lunch time in February!?!?!? Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Traditional turkey for us, although going out for dinner this year so we don't have to cook

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By *thwalescplCouple
over a year ago

brecon

Turkey for us on Xmas day, but this year no prep, cooking or washing up for us as Mum has invited us there, and we normally go to hers for Boxing day too for a hot buffet, so its an easy 2 days for us lol!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Turkey

And beef plus pigs in blankets, stuffing, Yorkshire puds , roast pots, boiled pot and probably 15 veg !"

Pigs in blanket are a must! - I'm throwing in all the veg and yorkie puds, too

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Got to be turkey ... what else am I going to have in my sandwiches lunch time in February!?!?!? Lol "

That's why I needed a change

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

If it weren't for a well known UK broadcasting corporation website, I'd have been stuck for ideas and probably ended up with the turkey option

Step by step guide, too, so can't go wrong (hopefully)

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By *orthatry84Couple
over a year ago

cardiff

Turkey, and my turn to cook... just hope the dog doesn't steal it like my last effort a couple of years back!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Got to be turkey ... what else am I going to have in my sandwiches lunch time in February!?!?!? Lol "

Haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We always have all the meat at Xmas

Beef, pork, lamb and turkey

I dnt like to chose as I like them all Hahaa xx plus pigs in blankets made me with proper sausage meat and bacon

Ooo I’m all excited now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Goose for me, although I do love a bit of turkey all year round mmmmmmm

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

We're having a turkey crown, though I'm sure the kids are just there for the pigs in blankets

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By *ve 66Woman
over a year ago

Blackwood

Turkey sandwiches Xmas eve... Little tradition. As is turkey curry boxing day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm at my sons so will go with the flow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Won't be having Christmas dinner.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Turkey, and my turn to cook... just hope the dog doesn't steal it like my last effort a couple of years back!

Defo a separate portion then for the dog

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Goose for me, although I do love a bit of turkey all year round mmmmmmm"

Came close to having Goose this year, I'll be honest.. More specifically Canadian Goose.. We can legally hunt them in this country when they land..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Goose for me, although I do love a bit of turkey all year round mmmmmmm

Came close to having Goose this year, I'll be honest.. More specifically Canadian Goose.. We can legally hunt them in this country when they land..

Providing you have the Bird Licences, obviously.. I'm covered lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am vegetarian so mo meat for me ?? but if I had my way I would skip Christmas and go to Bali for a week ??

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By *lan dynamoCouple
over a year ago

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By *lan dynamoCouple
over a year ago

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Canadian goose tastes horrible

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By *ueynteMan
over a year ago

Cowbridge

I usually have my Christmas meal alone, at home and after a great hour or two with friends.

Last year I had bass (why call it "sea bass" when bass is a seafish, it's like calling cod "sea cod"). I really enjoy cooking.

I've already thought about this year's meal, and although it's a little early to make final decisions, I think I'll return to tradition (sort of).

Two duck legs wrapped in bacon (two in reserve in case they are small) and chicken breast, all roasted in an orange sauce, (made) pigs in blankets, stuffing, yorkshire puds, roast potatoes, broad beans, french beans, peas, sweetcorn, roast parsnips, roast garlic, sprouts.

I don't have a starter, but for afters it's a cheeseboard with fruit (grapes, dates, apricots, satsumas) plus a second tray of cold meats (chorizo, salami etc), cherry tomato and beetroot.

Good red wine (Brouilly) and port are essential, as is Led Zepplin, Bob Dylan.

Bugger the dishes, that's for Boxing day.

Yep...I've been thinking about it!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gobble gobble.

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By *eral SexMan
over a year ago

Port Talbot

"Goose for me, although I do love a bit of turkey all year round mmmmmmm"

We always had goose when I was a child, my Mum only gave in to turkey in the '70s under peer pressure from other Mums. Friends, pheasant and Chateau Talbot for me, though.

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"Goose for me, although I do love a bit of turkey all year round mmmmmmm

We always had goose when I was a child, my Mum only gave in to turkey in the '70s under peer pressure from other Mums. Friends, pheasant and Chateau Talbot for me, though. "

You eat your friends

Cannibal!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Goose for me, although I do love a bit of turkey all year round mmmmmmm

We always had goose when I was a child, my Mum only gave in to turkey in the '70s under peer pressure from other Mums. Friends, pheasant and Chateau Talbot for me, though. "

Pheasant... Perfect! - love a bit of that! Duck, partridge, pheasant and woodpigeon do it for me.. Nom!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I usually have my Christmas meal alone, at home and after a great hour or two with friends.

Last year I had bass (why call it "sea bass" when bass is a seafish, it's like calling cod "sea cod"). I really enjoy cooking.

I've already thought about this year's meal, and although it's a little early to make final decisions, I think I'll return to tradition (sort of).

I don't have a starter, but for afters it's a cheeseboard with fruit (grapes, dates, apricots, satsumas) plus a second tray of cold meats (chorizo, salami etc), cherry tomato and beetroot.

Good red wine (Brouilly) and port are essential, as is Led Zepplin, Bob Dylan.

Bugger the dishes, that's for Boxing day.

Yep...I've been thinking about it!!!"

Duck legs.. I'd definitely have some reserve.. Never tried wrapping them in bacon, though.. The roast parsnip sounds lush, I'm going to do some of that to go with the partridge.. Just going to roast the lot (probably) with the partridge dish, then sticky toffee pudding for afters and a jack and

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Goose for us and roast beef on the bone along with all the trimmings of course

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Goose for us and roast beef on the bone along with all the trimmings of course "

Do you use the Goose fat for the roast tatoes?

my mam still does

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By *9cumcum69Man
over a year ago

Wolverton

If I don't recover from my operation and get back to work soon, it will be beans on plate at this rate. Any spare change Guvnor

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"If I don't recover from my operation and get back to work soon, it will be beans on plate at this rate. Any spare change Guvnor

I got a couple of quid in loose coins, but you aren't having the notes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't like Goose at all, I have duck during the year and don't have turkey only at xmas so its something to look forward to. So Xmas Day will be a Turkey and maybe a leg of welsh lamb who knows. but deffo turkey with all the trimmings yum yum yum

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By *eral SexMan
over a year ago

Port Talbot

"Goose for me, although I do love a bit of turkey all year round mmmmmmm

We always had goose when I was a child, my Mum only gave in to turkey in the '70s under peer pressure from other Mums. Friends, pheasant and Chateau Talbot for me, though.

You eat your friends

Cannibal!

Was in a plane crash in the Andes once. Gives you a taste for it. Much like pork. Xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I sent this year the Celtic manor are doing a dinner to order and eat at home!! This sounds pretty perfect no prep all ready to eat thisaynjust be the winner for us! Lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I sent this year the Celtic manor are doing a dinner to order and eat at home!! This sounds pretty perfect no prep all ready to eat thisaynjust be the winner for us! Lol"

That's cheating!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whatever is left over at work

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Whatever is left over at work"

Couple of hobnobs, then??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Whatever is left over at work

Couple of hobnobs, then??

If I'm lucky

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Whatever is left over at work

Couple of hobnobs, then??

If I'm lucky"

Awwwr, bring in a secret stash of bikkies in with you lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Xmas isn't Xmas without all the meat and all the trimmings

Love prepping and cooking Xmas dinner for the family

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Xmas isn't Xmas without all the meat and all the trimmings

Love prepping and cooking Xmas dinner for the family

For me that's part of the enjoyment, the prepping and cooking.. Just not all the cleaning up afterwards

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Turkey sandwiches Xmas eve... Little tradition. As is turkey curry boxing day "

I always usually make a curry or stew

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