[nazali]

So I'm looking at planning a "smaller" Xmas dinner this year, and I'm open to ideas

The only thing I've not made is Turkey, I've done, variations of Ham/Pork roasts, Chicken, ribroast, beef wellington not done a salmon wellington

Also there's dessert, Tiramisus ? OH and DD dont really like cooked fruity desserts, nor do they like a trad. Christmas pud with brandy sauce

just opening the doors, to the usual trad fair or something a bit unusual

[NYG]

Lots of deviled eggs.

[nazali]

for a snack... LOL

I usually get those mini quiches and sausage rolls !

[dreamingat30fps]

My family is Cuban, we basically eat roast pork with rice and beans for every holiday except Thanksgiving... even then there will be pork somewhere. Last year they did a whole pig for Xmas (the one in the pic is from several years ago, the one last year was much smaller). I don't cook so I'm not making anything except maybe some rum and cokes, but luckily my gf and her mom and sisters all cook so there will be no lack of food.

[nazali]

hmm I've got some ideas I'm mulling over

starters
sausage rolls

Main
1 Roasted (lemon chicken),
2 Christmas Ham
3 Roast Turkey

Sides
1 Garlic Mash, Green beans , Carrots, stuffing, gravy,
2 Roast Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Parsnips, stuffing, gravy,

Dessert
Trifle

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by nazali

hmm I've got some ideas I'm mulling over

starters
sausage rolls

Main
1 Roasted (lemon chicken),
2 Christmas Ham
3 Roast Turkey

Sides
1 Garlic Mash, Green beans , Carrots, stuffing, gravy,
2 Roast Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Parsnips, stuffing, gravy,

Dessert
Trifle

I'm sorry, what time did you say we should arrive???

I love me some Brussel Sprouts!!!

[Boomer 2019]

Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

My family is Cuban, we basically eat roast pork with rice and beans for every holiday except Thanksgiving... even then there will be pork somewhere. Last year they did a whole pig for Xmas (the one in the pic is from several years ago, the one last year was much smaller). I don't cook so I'm not making anything except maybe some rum and cokes, but luckily my gf and her mom and sisters all cook so there will be no lack of food.

Mmm... Love me some Lechon y frijoles negros y platanos maduros... and I'm local. Time and place?

[M5Rick]

Looking good to me Nazali.

[DocL]

Originally Posted by Boomer 2019

Mmm... Love me some Lechon y frijoles negros y platanos maduros... and I'm local. Time and place?

I'm a little north in Palm Beach. I'm coming too. I love Cuban food.

[Boomer 2019]

Si, como no? Hey Dreaming, need a bigger pig? I have a guy.

[dreamingat30fps]

Originally Posted by Boomer 2019

Si, como no? Hey Dreaming, need a bigger pig? I have a guy.

Pffft that pig in the pic was so big I remember everyone taking home enough pig for a month and even then we had waaaaaay too much left over. I don't think we made another one for at least 5 years or so. Normally they just make a shoulder or a butt. I guess our family is just not that big.

Last year I believe they got a baby pig and it was still too much but more reasonable. I hear they have one already lined up for next week. That first one we cooked ourselves. The one last year and this year I believe they bought already cooked.

Luckily I'm not in charge of any of that. I'm just there to eat.

[Boomer 2019]

Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

Pffft that pig in the pic was so big I remember everyone taking home enough pig for a month and even then we had waaaaaay too much left over. I don't think we made another one for at least 5 years or so. Normally they just make a shoulder or a butt. I guess our family is just not that big.

Last year I believe they got a baby pig and it was still too much but more reasonable. I hear they have one already lined up for next week. That first one we cooked ourselves. The one last year and this year I believe they bought already cooked.

Luckily I'm not in charge of any of that. I'm just there to eat.

That's the best position to be in.. supervisory. I will be attending my former employer's (retired) Christmas party on Friday. Somewhere about 200+ people. The 2 Caja Chinas are 7ft by 3ft, and 2 pigs of about 100lbs each are roasted beginning on Thursday afternoon by eager volunteer Chefs who lovingly tend to them all night long fortified by numerous cervezas and occasionally something stronger. Of course all the traditional "sides" are also included. The party is an over 50 year tradition and great fun.

Feliz Navidad Amigos

[nazali]

hahaha, LOL Yes
no we don't stand on ceremony, come early, roll up your sleeves and lend a hand !

Originally Posted by UncleWede

I'm sorry, what time did you say we should arrive???

I love me some Brussel Sprouts!!!

[nazali]

UPDATE:

In the end did a Ribroast, Mash Pot's, Roasted Carrots, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce
And Store Bought Christmas Pud
to drink, Mimosa's

And my RIBROAST, MANnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn it was the fooking bomb, nailed it, better than a virgin's first night

I used a method most of yall will prop know

1> Leave meat out for 6 hours
2> Coat with a butter mixture, of pepper and sage
3> Season generously with, Kosher salt
4> In a preheated oven of 500deg uncovered
5> weight x 5 rounded up (16minutes)
6> switch off the stove for 2 hours

Came out pink inside, nice firm bite, crusted skin and in the words of Jim Carey B E A Utiful !!!!

DD said it was really moist, was actually at one point using a spoon the tear the meat apart

[Dang3r]

Its much too late but maybe next year. Duck breast, dumplings, red cabbage and poultry sauce. A medium dry red wine and here we go.
Was tasty and quick to cook.