Boxing Day!

[MrsWilsoncroft]

Hiya All
Just wondered what you all do for Boxing Day Dinner?
This year Hubby and I will be going to his Brother's for Christmas Day and then we are doing dinner for my Auntie, Uncle & a family friend (possibly more)
And with us not having to buy Turkey and all the trimmings etc I wasn't sure what to cook.

I am thinking of making a lovely leg of Lamb with lots of nice vegetables but unsure what to do for dessert.
Usually later on in the evenings we tend to do abit of a buffet too, with wine, cheese and biscuits and nibbles.

Would love some great ideas
Thank you.
Love Stacey x

 

[sharonS]

Sounds really nice, can i come too. Make life easy for yourself and see what such as tesco have in the frozen section. Maybe other supermarkets do the same too, but they usually have some special things in for christmas. Marks and Spencer have some really nice food in too, depends what you want really. Have a lovely time and enjoy yourself.x>>

 

[MrsWilsoncroft]

Sure can hun as long as you bring the piggies too |)
I'll have plenty of fresh veg for them all lol!

What traditional vegetables would you have with lamb?
I was thinking of doing roast potatoes in goose fat, carrots, brussels, cauliflower cheese and minted mash.
x

 

[Hanwombat]

Usually my dad makes a turkey and ham pie from the leftovers of christmas dinner

 

[fluffy69]

really down

I didnt really want to come on here with my problems. Because you are always so cheerful and helpful. So I'd like to ask if its ok if I go ahead and vent.

 

[sharonS]

Sure can hun as long as you bring the piggies too |)
I'll have plenty of fresh veg for them all lol!

What traditional vegetables would you have with lamb?
I was thinking of doing roast potatoes in goose fat, carrots, brussels, cauliflower cheese and minted mash.
x

I don't think you will go far wrong with your choice, sounds lovely to me.
What time shall we all arrive?

 

[Gems]

Well for new year I'm doing lamb shank in a red wine sauce and I *think* I'm going to serve it on some crushed new potatoes ( will probably put butter and creme fraice in them ), some carrots, roasted parsnips with a honey glaze, sprouts with pancetta and maybe some brocolli and cauli. For desert I'm doing sticky toffee pudding with custard. Quite stodgy but I'm cooking for my parents and they like traditional food

 

[MrsWilsoncroft]

I didnt really want to come on here with my problems. Because you are always so cheerful and helpful. So I'd like to ask if its ok if I go ahead and vent.

Awww hun anytime you need to chat I'm here for you. x

 

[Branston&Pickles]

Boxing day = watching football with a warm pie |)

 

[Romily]

Steak pie everytime for me with loads of mash, cauliflower and broccoli!

 

[Joey&Gizmo]

We are going to my fiance's mothers like we do every year We always have chips and turkey on boxing day and then in the evening we are going out with friends to watch my fave local band.

We also have the new house to think about and hopefully if all goes to plan I'm planning on throwing a house warming/new years party! Thats if we paint it in time and get everything moved.

 

[doglovinpiggylover]

Me and oh will be spending Boxing Day and night in Birkenhead getting intoxicated with his family and spending the night in a Travelodge....so id like to say whoever cooks for me....it better be good...please.....

 

[MrsWilsoncroft]

Well I am rather organised this year as I have just ordered all my food online for Boxing Day.Here is what we will be having.................

Starter: Leek & Potato soup with petit pain

Main: Leg of lamb, roast potatoes in goose fat, carrots, brussels, cauliflower cheese, stuffing, pigs in blankets and lamb gravy. May even do some minted mash potato.

Dessert: Toffee Swirl Cheesecake (no one likes xmas pudding so thought that was good idea).

Then coffee, mince pies & twilight chocolates.

Later on in the evening I've also got some party food with things like mini pizzas, chicken satay, mini quiches, indian selection, sausage rolls, peanuts. Cheese & crackers.

Not bad really as it has cost us £61. And all of this is going to feed 6 of us.
Just need to get the beverages in
x

 

[PopcornPigs]

Well I am rather organised this year as I have just ordered all my food online for Boxing Day.Here is what we will be having.................

Starter: Leek & Potato soup with petit pain

Main: Leg of lamb, roast potatoes in goose fat, carrots, brussels, cauliflower cheese, stuffing, pigs in blankets and lamb gravy. May even do some minted mash potato.

Dessert: Toffee Swirl Cheesecake (no one likes xmas pudding so thought that was good idea).

Then coffee, mince pies & twilight chocolates.

Later on in the evening I've also got some party food with things like mini pizzas, chicken satay, mini quiches, indian selection, sausage rolls, peanuts. Cheese & crackers.

Not bad really as it has cost us £61. And all of this is going to feed 6 of us.
Just need to get the beverages in
x

Even though I don't like lamb ... drool
We normally have warm honey roasted ham which my mum cooks and we carve it off and have it with cheese and crackers and other nibbles. Don't normally have a proper dinner! :x

 

[MrsWilsoncroft]

Even though I don't like lamb ... drool
We normally have warm honey roasted ham which my mum cooks and we carve it off and have it with cheese and crackers and other nibbles. Don't normally have a proper dinner! :x

Mmmm that sounds lush hun drool
I have been over to Asda this afternoon and bought all the booze too for Xmas and boxing day. I feel more excited about it all now and alot more organised.
We are going on holiday to Egypt on 13th dec for a week so it was important for me to get it all done.

i was thinking of doing a menu for my guests as abit of a laugh and sending it to them lol. what do * think? x

 

[PopcornPigs]

Sounds good, a bit like come dine with me! haha.. I just nearly fell off my chair while trying to get comfy! oops.
Ooooh Egypt, jealous! I was meant to go there with my OH but we can't afford it so we're going to the Isle of Wight for our 3 year anniversary instead.. not quite the same but oh well!

 

[MrsWilsoncroft]

Sounds good, a bit like come dine with me! haha.. I just nearly fell off my chair while trying to get comfy! oops.
Ooooh Egypt, jealous! I was meant to go there with my OH but we can't afford it so we're going to the Isle of Wight for our 3 year anniversary instead.. not quite the same but oh well!

Hehe I'm not sure how to write a posh menu out, I want to do it like an invitation but with what we will eat on it too

Aww thats a shame about the holiday hun but still your getting a break away which will be nice x

 

[sharonS]

All this food sounds lovely it is making me feel hungry. I am not cooking on boxing day I go to my mum and dads, I spend christmas day doing the cooking and entertaining so boxing day is my day off.

 

[PopcornPigs]

Hehe I'm not sure how to write a posh menu out, I want to do it like an invitation but with what we will eat on it too

Aww thats a shame about the holiday hun but still your getting a break away which will be nice x

You might find a template of menus on microsoft publisher make it nice and fancy!

 

[MrsWilsoncroft]

You might find a template of menus on microsoft publisher make it nice and fancy!

Haha I'm rubbish at things like that lol! :red