Cato 160314 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 We all know that the holidays are a time of indulgence and sensual excess :) So what do you most like to eat during the Christmas holidays? What's your favourite dish? Answers may be serious, witty, salacious....all welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andee 220524 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 Stuffing. Period. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 I am a big fan of the tryptophan coma. Bring on the bird. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarrhavenWoody 10776 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 Turkey and stuffing, of course, but also have to have jellied salads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest *D E**a Report post Posted December 24, 2011 Turkey turkey turkey!lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Bardot 99339 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 Cranberry sauce! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whatsup 11893 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 My homemade stuffing, the mother in laws sucks and my moist turkey again the mother in laws dry old bird sucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 mom's homemade whipped mashed potatoes, with only butter on it and my oyster stuffing I like the rest, but those two are my favourites RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliasUndies 7288 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 Everything!!!nom nom niom nom nom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jafo105 39057 Report post Posted December 24, 2011 Ginger Snaps (cookies) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolette Vaughn 294340 Report post Posted December 25, 2011 Stuffing...the one I make tastes amazing! But it is painfully boring to make it. I am a cupcake hobbyist so I like to create different types more for creative purposes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba 18389 Report post Posted December 25, 2011 With all due respect to the main players: Mashed potatoes Stuffing Yams Carrots Peas Turkey Chocolate (some consider this to be a food staple) None of the above would serve any useful purpose if it wasn't for the holy grail of necessity; the god-particle of christian holidays; the silky saviour of culinary delight. I speak of course of "gravy". Think of it - nothing melds together the flavours of the individual vegetables & burned roadkill like home brewed gravy. I speak not of the sugar laden, starchy glue made by the likes of St. Hubert, Swiss Chalet or the King of Coronaries - KFC. No, I mean the delicate balance of rendering the meat juices together with the appropriate choice of spice & herb. Gravy is it's own food group that can literally be poured over the main course and dessert alike. Gravy, my own private paradise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrGoodGuy 100 Report post Posted December 25, 2011 Homemade cranberry sauce. Really easy to make if you can boil water. Lol. I like mine with a little tartness mixed with the sweet. (A little tart is always sweet! Lol.) So, I use half the amount of suger they recommend on the fresh cranberry package. And I add the fresh juice of of half a lemon just as the final berry has "popped". Secret ingredients: stir in a tablespoon of maple syrup or honey just as the water comes to a boil and the berries start to pop. And still in an other tablespoon of orange marmalade once you take the sauce off the stove to cool. Yum-yum! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted December 25, 2011 With all due respect to the main players: Mashed potatoes Stuffing Yams Carrots Peas Turkey Chocolate (some consider this to be a food staple) None of the above would serve any useful purpose if it wasn't for the holy grail of necessity; the god-particle of christian holidays; the silky saviour of culinary delight. I speak of course of "gravy". Think of it - nothing melds together the flavours of the individual vegetables & burned roadkill like home brewed gravy. I speak not of the sugar laden, starchy glue made by the likes of St. Hubert, Swiss Chalet or the King of Coronaries - KFC. No, I mean the delicate balance of rendering the meat juices together with the appropriate choice of spice & herb. Gravy is it's own food group that can literally be poured over the main course and dessert alike. Gravy, my own private paradise. Speaking of gravy..... I made the best this year... here`s a secret. When you are done with the turkey and have nothing but bones and little meaty bits, throw it in a pot with other leftovers (veggies, taters, even stuffing!!!) and make your turkey broth. Throw in enough water to make a decent amount of broth. Let it simmer. (You can throw in bay leaves, sage, a bit of salt and pepper... get creative!) When you have achieved the flavour you desire, strain the broth through a collander and discard all the chunky bits. Store what you plan to use in the next few days in the fridge, freeze the rest. Now... here is the secret. Use part of the broth to make turkey soup with some of the leftovers... the frozen stuff gets saved for the next time you make turkey!!! Next turkey time...Thaw the frozen broth, and put about an inch and a half in the bottom of your turkey roasting pan. Roast the bird as per usual... what is left in the pan is turkey heaven. You have the base for a turkey gravy that is absolutely turkalicious!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ***t***iv*** Report post Posted December 26, 2011 a staple for me is gnocci. an italian dish my gramma makes; also known as potato dumplings. I know how to make it, but I am nowhere near as precise as my grams. this year, I made it and it was my most successful attempt to date. hooray for holiday cooking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cato 160314 Report post Posted December 26, 2011 Plum pudding with rum sauce! I mean a good quality plum pudding, preferably home made (though that's time consuming, and I don't know how myself LOL). Or, easier, from a good bakery. Great way to finish a meal at Christmastime. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victoria Banks 21899 Report post Posted December 26, 2011 Stuffing Mashed potatoes Gravy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Sherman 213 Report post Posted December 26, 2011 Turkey sandwiches the next day. A bit of mayo, some cranberry, a bit of salt and pepper. Mmm.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ottawaadventurer 5114 Report post Posted December 26, 2011 I just finished making my favorite holiday food - turkey soup made from the leftovers. I just adore turkey soup - with homemade dumplings.. it's the absolute best part of the season for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phaedrus 209521 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 Breast! Although I wouldn't turn down a leg, either... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DixonD 817 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 Mashed Potatoes!! Stuffing!! Turkey!! And also gravy! Gravy is the duct tape of food. It can (and should) be used in as many occasions involving edibles as possible. Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Linner (?), Dinner It can make bad food taste good, and good food taste like a party in your mouth and ladies get in free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bngfrank11 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 I agree the whole turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy are great, but a our main Christmas Eve meal is homemade Macaroni and Cheese Mmm mmm good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The General 11309 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 I am such a tradionalist. Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Peas and Carrots, Stuffing and then lots of gravy and cranberry sauce..... And of course, got to have my candy cane ice cream for dessert, not that we don't get enough of that kind of sweet stuff already. And I ready a bit about gravy this year and followed what they said, which is to cool down the drippings and allow the fat to rise and cool and then skim it off. The gravy was terrific, no fat but lots of flavour...... And I have a week's worth left over of everything, and don't think I will get sick of it... Time to have a turkey sandwich, lunch is calling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VedaSloan 119179 Report post Posted December 28, 2011 The traditional holiday fare at my house is turkey, turnip, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and stuffing. There is gravy, but I prefer cranberry sauce. I am the only one (besides Mom) who likes pumpkin pie, but Mom makes sure to make one every year just for me. And my ginger snap cookies. Really, it's the holiday baking I look forward to: peanut butter balls covered in chocolate brownies lemon squares shortbread! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted December 28, 2011 This year went to brother's for Christmas dinner Good news, didn't have to do a turkey dinner (yes most of it I do) and kitchen clean-up Bad news, not bragging, but the dinner wasn't as good as the one I do Next year I'm back at the helm But I'm more committed now, with all the food, sweets, candies kicking around, to my New Year's resolution...lose weight RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
