Just had a Christmas dinner

[intaglio]

Had visitors through to about 12.30 so we cooked this evening:

Pheasant with stuffing
Goose fat roast potatoes
Honey glazed parsnips
Roast baby turnip
Roast sweet peppers
Shredded Brussels sprouts in a white sauce
Onion Gravy with a poultry stock.

[B2G]

1. Sounds amazing!!

[cbayer]

2. What? No dessert??

That sounds absolutely amazing. I love everything on that menu.

Hope you are having a lovely day with family and friends.

[intaglio]

3. Christmas pud with Cornish clotted cream ...

[cbayer]

4. Oh, yum. That's a great topper.

[BainsBane]

8. My sister's dog stole my dessert

I had a piece of raspberry tart in a box by the front door as I was waiting to leave. I decided to take dessert home because I had already eaten enough at dinner. When I got home, I couldn't find the tart. It turns out the little schnoodle had stolen the tupperware container out of the box and scarfed down my piece of tart.

[cbayer]

9. No!!! Bad dog!!!

We re-watched A Christmas Story last night. When the dog eats the turkey, it just makes me want to cry!

Hope you had a great day, BB, despite your losing the raspberry tart.

[BainsBane]

10. Yes, it was a really nice Christmas

Thank you. I hope you had a great holiday as well.

[eridani]

5. Shredded Brussels sprouts?

Had them with the usual steaming today, but am always on the lookout for variations on a thems. Don't think I've ever done anything with them other than put lemon and butter on.

[intaglio]

6. Yup, done them like that for ages

I treat them like small cabbages, cut fine slices, put in the steamer and steam for 5 minutes or until tender. You can season with nutmeg (but not this year for us). I reserve them and add to a basic white or garlic sauce just prior to serving. If you use garlic don't go OTT as it can overpower the rather delicate and nutty flavour of the sprouts.

[intaglio]

7. Just been thinking about your method

I might try my shredding with adding a little lemon zest to them. For some reason I have a good taste imagination and that is telling me that would be yummy.

I've got some whole ones left over I'll give it a try (depending on when I can get a lemon)