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What Will Be On Your Christmas Menu?

Prime Rib, mashed potatoes and gravy, and whatever I feel like adding as supporting cast.

by Anonymousreply 183December 27, 2021 12:09 AM

Chinese food from the same place we get it every year.

by Anonymousreply 1December 9, 2021 11:26 AM

R1 that sounds like a great plan. No mess.

by Anonymousreply 2December 9, 2021 11:35 AM

I just found out Popeye's sells whole pre-cooked turkeys fwiw.

I was going to do leg of lamb this year, but I think I'm just going the safer route with a spiral sliced ham in a Reynolds oven bag.

by Anonymousreply 3December 9, 2021 11:36 AM

Prime rib, oven-baked smashed potatoes, cabbage pierogi, roasted Brussels sprouts.

Rum babas for dessert.

by Anonymousreply 4December 9, 2021 11:49 AM

Turkey, Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, Honey Baked Ham, Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans and for Dessert Apple Pie Ala Mode!

by Anonymousreply 5December 9, 2021 11:52 AM

R4 i love pierogies, but I have never heard of cabbage pierogies. They sound delicious. Do you make them homemade or purchase them? If so, where?

by Anonymousreply 6December 9, 2021 12:11 PM

Lexapro, gin, ice and regret.

by Anonymousreply 7December 9, 2021 12:13 PM

Leg of lamb, collard greens, mashed potatoes. No mint jelly though; I despise mint jelly. I’ll just make a gravy. Dessert is still undecided.

by Anonymousreply 8December 9, 2021 12:37 PM

R8 sounds yummy.

by Anonymousreply 9December 9, 2021 2:37 PM

Thanks r9. I can eat it over a few days too. Looks like my family members are going out of town for Christmas, so I will do it solo this year. I even ordered my lamb gravy from Amazon already. Guess I better get the lamb too lol.

by Anonymousreply 10December 9, 2021 2:58 PM

Priest, have a little priest.

by Anonymousreply 11December 9, 2021 3:05 PM

For R4: You must try them. Order from Millie’s online. They taste homemade.

by Anonymousreply 12December 9, 2021 11:33 PM

Sorry, R12 was directed to R6. See above. Enjoy!

by Anonymousreply 13December 9, 2021 11:34 PM

R12 thank you.

by Anonymousreply 14December 9, 2021 11:46 PM

Grilled cheese and tomato soup. I make the tomato soup myself, using good canned tomatoes, onion, fresh basil, and cream.

by Anonymousreply 15December 9, 2021 11:55 PM

R15 sounds yummy. Is that your yearly tradition?

by Anonymousreply 16December 10, 2021 12:10 AM

huge ribeyes from Peter Luger butcher shop on the grill, potatoes Romanoff, haricot vert, and insalata verde -

by Anonymousreply 17December 10, 2021 12:18 AM

^^^ Well smell miss R17 Isn't green beans easier to spell than haricot vert

by Anonymousreply 18December 10, 2021 12:23 AM

I’d love to do a prime rib but may end up with a filet mignon because no one has roasts around me yet. Duck fat roasted potatoes, popovers and eithe grilled asparagus or creamed spinach, & lots of wine once the meat is cooked correctly.

by Anonymousreply 19December 10, 2021 12:24 AM

No, r16, it's not a tradition. I've been getting lots of things delivered during covid, including cases of canned tomatoes from Cento (via Amazon), and it's just very easy to make tomato soup. I don't really care about Christmas, so I'm not planning on company, being anyone's company, or making roast anything.

I also make lots of marinara and Marcella Hazan's tomato-butter-onion sauce.

Thanks for asking, r15.

by Anonymousreply 20December 10, 2021 12:56 AM

[quote] ^^^ Well smell miss [R17] Isn't green beans easier to spell than haricot vert

Not to mention that green salad is easier to spell than insalata verde.

by Anonymousreply 21December 10, 2021 1:08 AM

How about Le bœuf haché and pomme frites with a tomato and vinegar purée?

by Anonymousreply 22December 10, 2021 12:42 PM

Chinese food and WEED!

by Anonymousreply 23December 10, 2021 1:31 PM

Paging Greg.

by Anonymousreply 24December 10, 2021 1:40 PM

I don’t know because we’re going as guests but we’re having a dinner party on every Saturday up to Christmas. On Dec. 4 we had fondue and bananas Foster. On the 11th I’m serving a Hungarian mushroom soup, Jamie Oliver’s milk roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, braised celery and a bourbon tipsy Bundt cake. On the 18th I plan on serving a pear and parsnip soup, short ribs with polenta but I haven’t yet figured out the vegetable or the dessert.

by Anonymousreply 25December 10, 2021 1:46 PM

Venison, winter vegetables, Julia's Potatoes, pumpkin soup, stollen and cookies.

by Anonymousreply 26December 10, 2021 1:57 PM

[quote]Prime Rib, mashed potatoes and gravy, and whatever I feel like adding as supporting cast.

Oh, dear (for preciousness, on principle).

by Anonymousreply 27December 10, 2021 2:00 PM

Prime rib is incredibly expensive this year. Like, clutch your pearls and gasp.

I’m going with a spicy, slow cooked pork roast with chilies and homemade macaroni and cheese. Easy comfort food. Or maybe a brisket.

by Anonymousreply 28December 10, 2021 2:20 PM

Our tradition has been Beef Wellington with Bearnaise sauce, roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts with chestnuts. Even though this year will just be my husband and myself, I still plan on making it.

by Anonymousreply 29December 10, 2021 2:28 PM

Had to order the lamb from Amazon this year. Omaha Steaks is OUT of lamb at the moment.

by Anonymousreply 30December 10, 2021 4:20 PM

Stuffed Turkey legs

Cold boiled crab, scallops, prawns and mussels with home-made mayonnaise.

Salads

Pavlova

by Anonymousreply 31December 10, 2021 4:44 PM

Either prime rib & mashed potatoes, or beef bourguignon. My sister’s bringing sushi. Tons of eggnog & highballs for drinks. Dessert tbd.

by Anonymousreply 32December 10, 2021 6:27 PM

R31 how do stuff Turkey legs?

by Anonymousreply 33December 10, 2021 6:32 PM

R33 I was perplexed as well.

by Anonymousreply 34December 10, 2021 10:50 PM

I have no appetite. Except for brownies.

by Anonymousreply 35December 10, 2021 10:55 PM

R35 laced brownies?

by Anonymousreply 36December 10, 2021 10:59 PM

"Prime rib is incredibly expensive this year. Like, clutch your pearls and gasp."

R28, so is lamb. I'm a good cook, but occasionally make a major fuck up from time to time. I just didn't want to take my chances with lamb this year given the cost.

by Anonymousreply 37December 10, 2021 11:03 PM

Wow. My local grocery is selling prime rib roasts for 150.00. So many of you are apparently wealthy

by Anonymousreply 38December 10, 2021 11:55 PM

Olive Loaf Florentine Casserole.

by Anonymousreply 39December 10, 2021 11:56 PM

big antipasto board, Christmas Eve lasagna and lots of Italian sides.

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by Anonymousreply 40December 11, 2021 12:10 AM

R38 go to your local butcher to buy prime rib, not the grocery store.

by Anonymousreply 41December 11, 2021 12:39 AM

R40 Ina would be proud. She loves her cheese and other types of board dishes.

by Anonymousreply 42December 11, 2021 12:40 AM

R18 and R21 your cunts are showing

by Anonymousreply 43December 11, 2021 1:01 AM

Debone the turkey legs and make stock with the bones and cartilage. I’ve already done this, the meat is vacuum sealed and in the freezer and as is stock, to make gravy on the day.

I will make a bread stuffing with leeks, herbs, pancetta, dried cranberries, pecans, butter, stock and brandy, cook it on the stovetop then stuff the leg, sew with kitchen twine and cook outside in the Weber.

(I once made a fabulous stuffing with couscous, dried apricots and pistachios but I prefer to serve it with goat).

It’s good summer food because it’s great to use the leftovers to make sandwiches or a turkey breakfast hash.

by Anonymousreply 44December 11, 2021 1:12 AM

I can’t spend $175 on a prime rib roast this year, so I bought a rack of pork. What sides do you think go with it? I’m deciding btwn a rosemary/garlic recipe or a mustard herb crust for the roast. We’re mashed potatoe’d out.

by Anonymousreply 45December 11, 2021 11:37 AM

probably prime rib

by Anonymousreply 46December 11, 2021 11:38 AM

Glazed carrots, R45? Roasted turnips or parsnips? Green beans with butter and sliced almonds?

by Anonymousreply 47December 11, 2021 4:28 PM

Thanks r47 the parsnips sound good!

by Anonymousreply 48December 11, 2021 4:49 PM

My mother insists on ham with pineapple and brown sugar for Christmas, so that, along with mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, peas, and dinner rolls. For dessert, apple pie made by the little old ladies out at a local orchard. We're having our first Christmas divided along vaccination lines (I have a conservative, religious cousin and a drug addict cousin who are anti-vaxxers), so the sides are simpler than usual this year to account for the smaller number of people at the table.

by Anonymousreply 49December 11, 2021 6:54 PM

Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, beans with slivered almonds, cranberries, mashed rutabagas, sour cabbage rolls, fried mushrooms, salad.

R6, the cabbage is sauerkraut, My grandmother used to make them with sauerkraut she also prepared. If you use jarred sauerkraut, rinse it first. You fry onions in a lot of butter, add the sauerkraut and mix. That’s your filling. They’re my favourite, but haven’t had them since my grandmother passed away.

by Anonymousreply 50December 11, 2021 7:11 PM

Garbanzo Beans ala King

by Anonymousreply 51December 11, 2021 8:33 PM

Filet Mignon, Pommes Anna,ginger carrots, green beans or balsamic brussels sprouts.

Trifle or tiramisu for dessert. Pavlova if I feel particularly in need of comfort.

by Anonymousreply 52December 11, 2021 8:36 PM

Has anyone mentioned Pancakes Barbara?

by Anonymousreply 53December 11, 2021 8:37 PM

The current plan:

For Christmas Eve: Deer backstrap paired with baked sweet potatoes and homegrown collards and mustard greens. Homemade pralines for dessert.

Christmas Day: Seafood gumbo; Venison roast, homegrown [italic]haricots vert[/italic]w/garlic-lemon potatoes, sautéed rainbow chard (also from our garden), yeast rolls with garlic+rosemary butter. For dessert I'll offer pecan pie, coconut pie, lemon chess pie, and either lemon-coconut-poppy seed Bundt cake or spice cake with coconut-cream cheese frosting.

by Anonymousreply 54December 11, 2021 9:11 PM

Popovers - no matter what else we make!

by Anonymousreply 55December 11, 2021 10:02 PM

I will be making goulash.

by Anonymousreply 56December 12, 2021 2:21 AM

Christmas tamales from our local taco shop

by Anonymousreply 57December 12, 2021 2:24 AM

R12, Millie’s pierogi is no longer accepting orders for Christmas or New Years, unfortunately. Anywhere else you can recommend?

by Anonymousreply 58December 12, 2021 4:06 AM

Pancakes Barbara

by Anonymousreply 59December 12, 2021 4:16 AM

Swanson Turkey Dinner - I should probably dig it out of the freezer.

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by Anonymousreply 60December 12, 2021 4:19 AM

Pancakes Barbara!

by Anonymousreply 61December 12, 2021 4:21 AM

I’ve been thinking about a skillet braised celery as a side. Has anyone made this? I’ve made Julia Child’s recipe from her classic French cooking.

by Anonymousreply 62December 12, 2021 2:53 PM

I've made it, r62. It's a really simple process. Prep the celery ahead of time and you can finish it as you wait for the juices in your chicken to settle.

by Anonymousreply 63December 12, 2021 2:59 PM

I am going to make some crispy skin pork belly on Christmas Eve to make banh mi. I don’t know how I will make it Chritmassy, maybe baste it in OJ and cinnamon and add some cranberry relish to the sandwich.

by Anonymousreply 64December 12, 2021 3:50 PM

Due to family tradition, we'll be having either cioppino or clam chowder on Christmas Eve. My grandfather loved Oyster Stew for that dinner, and that's what we had every Christmas Eve for decades as the family grew up. Hubby hates oysters, so its other seafood of his choice. For Christmas Day, it's roast beef, mashed potatoes, mashed yams/sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts and probably pecan pie for dessert. It's a traditional meal to be sure.

by Anonymousreply 65December 12, 2021 5:29 PM

Green salad and candy.

by Anonymousreply 66December 12, 2021 6:05 PM

Smoked turkey, sweet potato casserole, white cheese mac, glazed baby carrots, stuffing, cranberry relish, homemade pecan pie.

by Anonymousreply 67December 12, 2021 6:13 PM

R60= Stealth Tucker Carlson fan

by Anonymousreply 68December 12, 2021 6:14 PM

I love cioppino.

by Anonymousreply 69December 12, 2021 6:14 PM

Figs.

No, not even figs--raisins.

by Anonymousreply 70December 12, 2021 6:18 PM

R67, what's in your sweet potato casserole?

by Anonymousreply 71December 12, 2021 6:24 PM

Pecans brown sugar, butter

by Anonymousreply 72December 12, 2021 9:22 PM

Spiral ham, and as for sides maybe some garlic mashed potatoes, or potato salad if the acceptable. Maybe a little steamed broccoli too.

by Anonymousreply 73December 12, 2021 9:51 PM

There are some amazing cooks on DL. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas, if you celebrate the day.

by Anonymousreply 74December 12, 2021 11:58 PM

I’m Jewish. Guess?

by Anonymousreply 75December 13, 2021 3:35 AM

So that wasn’t you at r23, r75?

by Anonymousreply 76December 13, 2021 3:49 AM

Dirt.

by Anonymousreply 77December 13, 2021 5:57 AM

My dachshund likes cat shit

by Anonymousreply 78December 13, 2021 1:41 PM

R75, Chinese takeaway?

by Anonymousreply 79December 15, 2021 8:21 PM

I haven't yet decided. I'm still dealing with pre-Christmas dinners and parties.

I made a delicious roast pork shoulder the other day for guests. Happy to share the recipe. It is wonderful and makes a delicious gravy.

by Anonymousreply 80December 15, 2021 8:22 PM

Egg nog...with a kick!

by Anonymousreply 81December 15, 2021 8:23 PM

Moo shu chicken

Hot and sour soup

Beef and broccoli

Steamed vegetable dumplings

by Anonymousreply 82December 15, 2021 8:24 PM

I have been sober since 2009, but last night I dreamt that I had spiked egg nog. I'll be a good boy for another year.

by Anonymousreply 83December 15, 2021 9:00 PM

Lobster (live in Maine), artichokes and hollandaise

by Anonymousreply 84December 15, 2021 9:05 PM

Tradition since I was a small child is frozen pizza on Christmas Eve. Last year, I broke with tradition. I woke up at 2am on Boxing Day with vertigo that it took me a month to fully recover from. I realize that the idea that breaking tradition caused the vertigo is [italic]post hoc ergo propter hoc,[/italic] and superstition on par with religion, but I am not taking any chances. It was a nightmare.

Christmas Day, I don't have any particular tradition, and I need to decide soon. I live alone, so it will be something easy, and something I wouldn't eat on a normal day because it is too fattening. Sausages wrapped in bacon, things like that.

by Anonymousreply 85December 15, 2021 9:21 PM

I just find it humorous that Chik-Fil-A homophobe loons that line up around the block daily to get their shit are going to have to go two days without it as X-mas falls on a Saturday this year and they're always closed on Sundays.

by Anonymousreply 86December 15, 2021 9:24 PM

R80 yes, I would love the recipe.

by Anonymousreply 87December 16, 2021 4:30 AM

Christmas Eve: bruschetta, tuna tartare in mini phyllo dough cups (frozen I don't make my own( and clams oreganata. Then pasta with squid sauce and a green salad. (I'm Italian). Christmas Day: beef short ribs (Thomas Keller French Laundry recipe), green beans, mashed potatoes, and chocolate lava cakes for dessert.

by Anonymousreply 88December 16, 2021 8:18 AM

Beef wellington, roasted AND mashed potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, marrow-fat peas and carrots.

by Anonymousreply 89December 16, 2021 8:24 AM

Roast goose with chestnuts and apples

Red cabbage

Potato dumplings

IDK dessert or first course yet

by Anonymousreply 90December 16, 2021 11:16 AM

earrings

caftans

gin

regret

by Anonymousreply 91December 16, 2021 12:23 PM

Sausage and disappointment

by Anonymousreply 92December 16, 2021 12:27 PM

Full disclosure, we're indulging in all the carby goodness this Christmas dinner:

Crown pork roast

Roasted sweet potatoes

Wild mushrooms with polenta

Potatoes gratin

roasted asparagus or wilted greens

Popovers

Choc buttercream/ganache yule log cake

by Anonymousreply 93December 16, 2021 2:16 PM

Tombstone pepperoni pizza. I’m a lazy, fat whore. I’ll probably put on a Christmas caftan to enhance the holiday atmosphere, dust my Precious Moments nativity scene while the pizza cooks, and watch Wheel of Fortune.

by Anonymousreply 94December 16, 2021 2:50 PM

Prime Rib but don't know what sides are included. I'll order dinner from a local restaurant for $16.

by Anonymousreply 95December 16, 2021 3:11 PM

Moo shu goo goo.

by Anonymousreply 96December 16, 2021 3:15 PM

We just order our prime rib from the butcher. Very excited.

by Anonymousreply 97December 16, 2021 10:53 PM

It don't take much, do it, OP?

by Anonymousreply 98December 16, 2021 11:24 PM

My lamb arrived. Wow, it’s smaller than I expected. But it’s grass fed. Since it will be only me, it should be enough.

by Anonymousreply 99December 17, 2021 1:20 AM

[quote] My lamb arrived. Wow, it’s smaller than I expected. But it’s grass fed. Since it will be only me, it should be enough.

What cut of lamb did you get?

by Anonymousreply 100December 17, 2021 1:22 AM

Bone in leg, Greg. 🥴

by Anonymousreply 101December 17, 2021 1:26 AM

2.5 lbs. I ordered some gravy from Amazon too. Lamb gravy.

by Anonymousreply 102December 17, 2021 1:27 AM

#5 = Hi, Chrissy!

by Anonymousreply 103December 17, 2021 1:32 AM

I love a bone-in leg of lamb. I hope you enjoy it!

Merry Christmas!

by Anonymousreply 104December 17, 2021 1:44 AM

I ordered chicken

by Anonymousreply 105December 17, 2021 2:20 AM

R97 ordered, not order

by Anonymousreply 106December 17, 2021 3:12 AM

Duck confit with roasted root vegetables accompanied with a beet risotto

by Anonymousreply 107December 17, 2021 3:16 AM

African American Vagina

by Anonymousreply 108December 17, 2021 3:26 AM

I have never made or tried risotto is it really delicious?

by Anonymousreply 109December 17, 2021 3:26 AM

A bottle of anything and a glazed donut.

by Anonymousreply 110December 17, 2021 6:45 AM

For Christmas Eve, it’s oyster stew and ham. So German. For Christmas dinner we will have pork roast, and the usual side dishes.

by Anonymousreply 111December 17, 2021 12:28 PM

is it german american? I had that as a kid too!

by Anonymousreply 112December 17, 2021 12:31 PM

Both sides of my family are German, and both sides of the family always had oyster stew in Christmas Eve. I hated it as a kid. Now I love it.

by Anonymousreply 113December 17, 2021 12:37 PM

^^^^This must be German immigrants in America-style, just because of the oysters. A typical Christmas menu in Germany is roasted goose with red cabbage and potato dumplings (and exactly what I'll eat).

by Anonymousreply 114December 17, 2021 1:07 PM

We would only have oyster stew on Christmas Eve. And I remember we would have goose and dumplings on Christmas Day. I didn’t know goose on Christmas was part of the German thing.

by Anonymousreply 115December 17, 2021 1:19 PM

^^^^roasted goose or roasted duck, with red cabbage or brussel sprouts is the most traditional Christmas dish served usually in my family as lunch on the 25th or 26th. Lot's of other dishes, for instance fish, venison or vegetarian or vegan are possible too, of course. On Christmas eve, when the Weihnachtsmann (the German santa clause) brings the gifts, it can be basically everything you want.

by Anonymousreply 116December 17, 2021 1:53 PM

Can anyone recommend wine to go with a garlick-y pork roast served with wild mushrooms/thyme flavoring?

by Anonymousreply 117December 17, 2021 10:45 PM

something heavy, HARDY red

by Anonymousreply 118December 18, 2021 2:04 AM

Eggs! Eggs!

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by Anonymousreply 119December 18, 2021 3:48 AM

See's Candy (dark chocolate assorted), and Collins St. Deluxe frootcake, with a side of worry. Covid be damned.

by Anonymousreply 120December 19, 2021 2:53 AM

I bought a new york strip roast has anyone made one of these before?

by Anonymousreply 121December 20, 2021 11:16 AM

How many are you cooking for, r121?

I’m cooking for 3 and am am making some fresh mozzarella and ricotta from a newly purchased kit. Wish me luck.

by Anonymousreply 122December 20, 2021 11:17 AM

R122 cooking for 6 - it’s a boneless 6 lb roast

by Anonymousreply 123December 20, 2021 1:47 PM

Cream of Sum Yun Guy, same as every year!

by Anonymousreply 124December 20, 2021 1:57 PM

R121/r123

Pierce with rosemary and garlic, rub with salt, pepper and your fat of choice, sear, then roast skin/fat side up.

Leave to rest for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Then the gravy: Pour most of the fat off the pan, add halved unskinned onion, halved bunch of. garlic, carrot and thyme, place back in oven until golden. Remove and place pan on stovetop. Crush vegetables, add white wine to deglaze, then beef stock. When hot, whisk in flour slurry and simmer until thickened. Season to taste

by Anonymousreply 125December 20, 2021 2:01 PM

Yep, we already got our Popeyes turkey, it's supposed to be very good. Then we'll add the succulent side dishes to go with it.

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by Anonymousreply 126December 20, 2021 2:44 PM

[quote] Can anyone recommend wine to go with a garlick-y pork roast served with wild mushrooms/thyme flavoring?

The great thing with pork is you can go white or red. A bold rich red, or conversely, a crisp chilled Riesling.

by Anonymousreply 127December 20, 2021 2:56 PM

We ordered the Vegan Nut Crusted Mushroom "Bauble" Meal For 2 from Whole Foods with a Scarlett Pie and Pumpkin Soup.

by Anonymousreply 128December 20, 2021 3:05 PM

Have you had that before?

My experience with Whole Foods deli is that it leaves a lot to be desired.

by Anonymousreply 129December 20, 2021 3:15 PM

Roast turkey, Stovetop stuffing, and green beans. Not sure if I want to make fresh or canned green beans. It's just me having dinner. I will have a crapload of turkey leftovers. I qualified for a free turkey breast (after spending $400 at Shop Rite) and it's between 7 and 9 lbs.

I may make my Grandmother's Sweet Potato Pie. The problem is the recipe makes 3 pies. I may try to pear it down to just 2 pies. I'll take the other to work next week. I'm sure there will be people working in the office. A slice is great for breakfast with coffee.

by Anonymousreply 130December 20, 2021 3:41 PM

French paté, Fondue bourguignon, frozen Kaiserschmarrn (sweet cut up pancake) as the dessert. Then we will see, maybe a peu du fromage. And cremant and wine of course and a digestif.

by Anonymousreply 131December 20, 2021 6:05 PM

Northeasterners, Stop & Shop has prime rib and boneless rib roasts on sale from $6.99 - $8.99/lb this week. I am going to get another to freeze. For comparison, I bought Boar's Head regular deli sliced roast beef for sandwiches last week and it was $18.99 a pound.

by Anonymousreply 132December 20, 2021 8:43 PM

I served Alison Roman’s tangy short ribs for a dinner party last Saturday. A very good recipe. We had six at dinner and I’d ordered 5 lbs of short ribs from the butcher. Forty-four dollars! I served it with a butternut squash and pear soup, parsnip and potato purée and Swiss chard. Chocolate budino was the dessert. At the start I served the Bon Appetit’s glogg recipe which is very good. That was the last holiday party that I’m cooking. We’re going out as guests for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

by Anonymousreply 133December 20, 2021 8:57 PM

Didn’t realize oyster stew would be so popular here. We had it every Christmas Eve growing up. That’s all we had except for an olive and pickle tray, which included my favorite pickled herring. Haven’t had oyster stew or herring in 30 years.

Soooo….when should I show up on Christmas Eve, oyster people??

by Anonymousreply 134December 20, 2021 8:59 PM

Pretty much my menu OP. My friend coming over is wanting to make potatoes au gratin (she loves cheese and wants to use a box brand too, horror!) but with prime rib I like my plain mashed potatoes with butter and cream. Boring but there you have it.

by Anonymousreply 135December 20, 2021 9:05 PM

Yes. Suddenly remembering oyster stew on Christmas eve. Not for me but...yes

We also opened presents Christmas eve.

A bit Dutch and German.

by Anonymousreply 136December 20, 2021 9:08 PM

Damn, r132. The cheapest I've found for a rib roast is 15.99. Most places are 19.99-23.99.

by Anonymousreply 137December 20, 2021 9:10 PM

Baked ham, mashed potato's and gravy, green beabs with bacon and onion, yams with cinn and honey mashed, homemade dinner rolls.

by Anonymousreply 138December 20, 2021 9:10 PM

Last year, I did a traditional English Christmas dinner with a standing rib roast and Yorkshire puddings. It was delicious. I did it just like this lady with Martha Stewart.

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by Anonymousreply 139December 20, 2021 9:19 PM

Garlic roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, Green beans with bacon & cashews, squash

by Anonymousreply 140December 20, 2021 9:29 PM

Thanks for posting that video R139. I might try that mustard rub without the sugar and add some rosemary.

by Anonymousreply 141December 21, 2021 2:05 AM

R139 thank you.

by Anonymousreply 142December 23, 2021 6:01 AM

Eat your MEAT

by Anonymousreply 143December 23, 2021 3:06 PM

Finally decided!

Shrimp Cocktail

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Standing Rib Roast

Roasted Potatoes

Brussels Sprouts

Yorkshire Puddings

Horseradish Cream/Jus

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Queen of Sheba Cake (JC) Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream

by Anonymousreply 144December 24, 2021 3:26 AM

Since it’s only 3 of us for dinner now I’m switching from Yule Log cake to a tres leches. Anyone else gave to adjust qtys/menu last minute?

by Anonymousreply 145December 24, 2021 11:56 AM

The Christmas 🎄 mouse 🐁.

I so want to eat that little batch.

After that some moose for dessert.

by Anonymousreply 146December 24, 2021 12:00 PM

Brie and cranberry bites baked in crescent dough

Marinated artichoke salad with mushrooms, olives, celery, and green peppers

Roast pork loin

Mashed potatoes

Scalloped oysters

Sautéed snow peas and grape tomatoes

Assortment of Christmas cookies

by Anonymousreply 147December 24, 2021 1:15 PM

What are scalloped oysters? Sounds good.

by Anonymousreply 148December 24, 2021 1:25 PM

R148, they’re oysters baked with butter, cream, cracker crumbs, and Worcestershire sauce. They are rich and luscious!

by Anonymousreply 149December 24, 2021 2:30 PM

German red cabbage (Blaukraut), potatoes au gratin, mushroom gravy, vegetarian Beef Wellington, green beans, salad. Your pick of vanilla pudding with pears in red wine sauce or Esterhazy torte for dessert.

by Anonymousreply 150December 24, 2021 2:41 PM

All Covid variants.

by Anonymousreply 151December 24, 2021 3:07 PM

Ham, turkey, potatoes au gratin, macaroni, stuffing, roasted beets with goat cheese, rolls and cherry pie.

by Anonymousreply 152December 24, 2021 3:10 PM

Prime rib

Spaghetti squash casserole

Mushroom in jus

Creamed spinach

Baked potatoes

Mince meat pies

by Anonymousreply 153December 24, 2021 11:10 PM

Just finished oyster stew with lobster tails that I made for my parents and myself.

I know they aren’t particularly difficult dishes but they turned out really well. A few years ago, we made an oyster stew that was just terrible so I was very happy with the result.

Breakfast casserole tomorrow which I made with sausage and chorizo (and onions, bell peppers, cheese, etc.) and then I will leave the prime rib to my Dad.

by Anonymousreply 154December 25, 2021 1:21 AM

Microwave popcorn

by Anonymousreply 155December 25, 2021 1:53 AM

Just finished Christmas Eve festivities with my boyfriend and his elderly mother and uncle. We started with a charcuterie board and Prosecco, roast beef, mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, gravy, roasted Brussels sprouts, a green salad, Cabernet Franc. Dessert was a chocolate mouse cake from the bakery.

Tomorrow morning we will have bagels w/cream cheese, scrambled eggs and bacon.

by Anonymousreply 156December 25, 2021 2:01 AM

We’re doing a rib roast but my partner insists on an eggplant side and another side of bok choy.. I don’t think they go well together with the beef.

by Anonymousreply 157December 25, 2021 2:05 AM

Ham, whipped cauliflower gratin (the texture of mashed potatoes), roasted Brussels sprouts, scalloped potatoes, fresh pineapple, a homemade cranberry-orange relish, gingerbread.

The fresh pineapple is in honor of JonBenet's Christmas Eve snack. Perhaps I shall name it "Ananas a la JonBenet" in her honor! Surely Mrs. Patsy Ramsey, Formerly of Boulder, Colorado would approve of this festive tribute.

by Anonymousreply 158December 25, 2021 2:52 AM

Prime Rib with cognac shallot reduction, rice pilaf, loaded baked potatoes, steamed broccoli and cauliflower and cheesy cheddar biscuits.

by Anonymousreply 159December 25, 2021 4:03 AM

I'm still up after a long day of cooking and a night of festivities.

Just wanted to share.

We had a nice spiral cut ham for the Eve, with potato salad, rice pilaf, and caesar salad with cheesecake for dessert. And lots of wine.

Tomorrow for the 25th, we bought 7 pound prime rib which should be enough for six people. I'm also going to make creamy mashed potatoes with sour cream and butter, and grilled asparagus.

I also bought 10 pounds of frozen snow crab legs, which I'll just steam and serve with butter and sliced lemon.

Then we're going to have a decadent chocolate fudge cake for dessert. And more wine.

It was a nice night. I'm going to pass out and then wake up and do it all again tomorrow.

Happy holidays, everyone!

by Anonymousreply 160December 25, 2021 5:20 AM

Porkchops and applesauce

by Anonymousreply 161December 25, 2021 5:48 AM

Liver with fava beans and a nice chianti.

by Anonymousreply 162December 25, 2021 5:52 AM

Dinner emergency!!!!

Cooking at someone else's house. Have the rib roast and now informed it has to be cooked in an electric roaster because oven will be occupied, ok, not terrible, but I forgot my meat thermometer. Afraid I'll undercook or overcook. No stores open.

by Anonymousreply 163December 25, 2021 3:50 PM

Better overcooked than undercooked.

by Anonymousreply 164December 25, 2021 6:36 PM

Pork loin smothered with frsh fennel and garlic. ., applesauce, green beans, roasted sweet potatoes. We have a pound cake and cookies and fruit for coffee and desserts later.

by Anonymousreply 165December 25, 2021 6:40 PM

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by Anonymousreply 167December 25, 2021 6:47 PM

Leg of lamb, with gravy (and not that vile mint jelly), collard greens, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, wheat rolls and brie in puff pastry with apricot preserves. I got a coconut cream pie for dessert, but I have no room to eat it. My dinner turned out the way I planned.

by Anonymousreply 168December 26, 2021 12:07 AM

r168 Yeah the Mint Jelly is nasty, but isn't that supposed to make the lamb taste less gamey?

by Anonymousreply 169December 26, 2021 1:04 AM

[quote]Better overcooked than undercooked.

Not really. If something's undercooked, you can cook it longer. Can't do anything with overcooked.

by Anonymousreply 170December 26, 2021 1:07 AM

My Christmas dinner went very well. I made a three bone standing rib roast and I have to say that it came out perfectly. No ring of brown meat, just rosy pink from edge to center.

I also made roasted potatoes, sautéed Brussels sprouts tossed with brown butter, Yorkshire puddings, and horseradish cream.

Dessert was homemade peppermint stick ice cream and semi-sweet chocolate sauce. I did not end up making the Queen of Sheba cake, but will do that for my New Year's Day brunch and dinner.

by Anonymousreply 171December 26, 2021 12:40 PM

R163, didn’t you clear this with the host before you showed up with your raw meat?

by Anonymousreply 172December 26, 2021 2:00 PM

My NY strip roast was excellent, easy and quick to cook. I’ll cook this vs prime rib going forward. My popovers rocked too!

by Anonymousreply 173December 26, 2021 2:22 PM

[quote] My NY strip roast was excellent, easy and quick to cook. I’ll cook this vs prime rib going forward. My popovers rocked too!

Say more, R173. I love sirloin roasts as well, but they are often huge.

by Anonymousreply 174December 26, 2021 3:06 PM

Just go with 30 minutes per pound.

by Anonymousreply 175December 26, 2021 4:23 PM

[quote] Just go with 30 minutes per pound.

I would never cook it more than 11 to 12 minutes per pound for rare and 13 to 15 minutes per pound for medium rare.

by Anonymousreply 176December 26, 2021 4:58 PM

We had the full Delia Smith Christmas lunch. Turkey, spiced red cabbage, Brussels sprouts, buttered carrots, roast potatoes, Parmesan roast parsnips, bread sauce and gravy. The turkey was enormous, so we’ll be having it in various forms for a while. The turkey and rice broth is already in progress.

by Anonymousreply 177December 26, 2021 5:00 PM

[quote] What Will Be On Your Christmas Menu?

Reindeer Meat.

by Anonymousreply 178December 26, 2021 6:01 PM

I've decided I don't like Turkey anymore. I will tolerate it for Thanksgiving. That's a must. But no other holiday sees turkey! We'll do some kind of Beef Pork or lamb, or even a huge piece of salmon, or Lasagna Bolognese. But no more turkey.

by Anonymousreply 179December 26, 2021 8:26 PM

The best way to cook a standing rib roast is as follows:

Purchase it several days in advance and score the top.

For a 7-pound, 3-rib roast, rub 2 tablespoons of kosher salt over the roast, including the fat cap slits, and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 24 hours or up to 4 days.

Two hours before you will put it in the oven, remove the roast from the refrigerator. Make a mixture of the following:

2 Tablespoons dry mustard, 2 Tablespoons of Dijon mustard, & 2 Tablespoons of sugar

Brush this all over the roast. Then grind some black pepper over the roast. If you have any fresh bay leaves, take two or three and cut them into think strips and lay them on the roast.

After two hours at room temperature, place the roast in a 200 degree oven and roast for 3 to 4 hours, until the internal temperature is 118.

Remove the roast from the oven and cover with heavy duty aluminum foil and let rest for at least one hour.

Just before you want to serve it, place it in an oven set as high as it will go...500 or 550 degrees. If you have a convection oven, put that on its highest temperature.

Keep watching the roast, but it should take 15 minutes to get dark and crackly. When it looks good, remove from the oven.

No need to wait or let the roast rest at this point. Carve into 3/4-inch-thick slices and season with flaky sea salt.

by Anonymousreply 180December 26, 2021 8:37 PM

When do you add the prunes, R180/Greg?

by Anonymousreply 181December 26, 2021 8:53 PM

I eat all meat. Even sloppy seconds

by Anonymousreply 182December 26, 2021 10:17 PM

[quote] When do you add the prunes, [R180]/Greg?

That is so clever!

by Anonymousreply 183December 27, 2021 12:09 AM
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