Anonymous
Post 12/06/2014 19:46     Subject: Re:What to cook for Christmas dinner?
Cooking Lighht had a great recipe for beef tenderloin with a cognac butter recently. I'd cook that if I didn't have family from Europe who expect turkey/goose/duck.

For brunch, I have a good orange French toast recipe that is good and easy. Add some fresh fruit. A strata of some sort is also easy and can be prepared
ahead.
Anonymous
Post 12/05/2014 20:07     Subject: What to cook for Christmas dinner?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Any ideas for a Christmas eve bruch?


Depends on time,desires, and skill level.

How about some variation of eggs Benedict?

Split and toast croissants. Or other lovely butterybread.
Top with thick bacon. Or smoked salmon. Or shaved steak. Or ...you get the idea.
Then a poached egg.
Then hollandaise. Or mornay. Or ..you get it
A dollop of creme fraiche. Then caviar.
With a few asparagus spears.





Yum! Want to cook for me? I could never poach an egg.




I would love to...but I will be prepping xmas dinner (am the chestnut soup/prime rib poster).

I think people get so busy so quickly they never slow down to learn the basics so never graduate to serious cooking.

I recommend old favorites...jc' mastering the art of french cooking, an older version of the joy of cooking...any of the cooks illustrated books too.

Or just spend an afternoon with a few dozen eggs and different techniques and see where it takes you.

Perfectly poached eggs and toast and a salad is an awfully satisfying dinner and takes no time.

Anonymous
Post 12/05/2014 17:15     Subject: What to cook for Christmas dinner?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Any ideas for a Christmas eve bruch?


Depends on time,desires, and skill level.

How about some variation of eggs Benedict?

Split and toast croissants. Or other lovely butterybread.
Top with thick bacon. Or smoked salmon. Or shaved steak. Or ...you get the idea.
Then a poached egg.
Then hollandaise. Or mornay. Or ..you get it
A dollop of creme fraiche. Then caviar.
With a few asparagus spears.





Yum! Want to cook for me? I could never poach an egg.
Anonymous
Post 12/04/2014 22:14     Subject: What to cook for Christmas dinner?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Cooks illustrated's version of prime rib is worth the cost of web access. Foolproof.


We do chestnut soup, prime rib, au jus, Yorkshire puddings, roasted potatoes, Brussel sprouts, cheese plate, and a plum pudding.


Awesome! So traditionally festive! I wish I were a guest at your house.


This is my ideal Christmas dinner. I want to come live with you!


This *sounds* awesome at first, but then I think about actually eating it. Chestnut soup? I like a creamy tomato basil much better. Yorkshire puddings? I prefer biscuits with expensive salted butter. Plum pudding? Maybe if the custard sauce is good enough. But face it, I'd rather have a chocolate bread pudding with custard sauce. I make so many choices each day about which calories are worth it, and it is hilarious to break down a perfect dinner and say ..."hm I'd rather have this!". Of course, if it is what you grew up with and mum is making it, there is really no substitute!


You must be exhausting to live with, Contrary Mary.
Anonymous
Post 12/04/2014 22:11     Subject: What to cook for Christmas dinner?
Anonymous wrote:We go full Grinch and have Roast Beast (prime rib). Some potatoes and maybe a vegetable. Then it's on to the proper Christmas foods of cookies, buche de Noel, and whatever other desserts we can find.
j

It's Roast Beast for us , too!
Anonymous
Post 12/04/2014 21:47     Subject: What to cook for Christmas dinner?
Anonymous wrote:Any ideas for a Christmas eve bruch?


Depends on time,desires, and skill level.

How about some variation of eggs Benedict?

Split and toast croissants. Or other lovely butterybread.
Top with thick bacon. Or smoked salmon. Or shaved steak. Or ...you get the idea.
Then a poached egg.
Then hollandaise. Or mornay. Or ..you get it
A dollop of creme fraiche. Then caviar.
With a few asparagus spears.



Anonymous
Post 12/04/2014 20:19     Subject: What to cook for Christmas dinner?
Any ideas for a Christmas eve bruch?
Anonymous
Post 12/04/2014 19:31     Subject: What to cook for Christmas dinner?
We've had the Cook's Illustrated prime rib. It is delicious.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2014 19:36     Subject: What to cook for Christmas dinner?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Cooks illustrated's version of prime rib is worth the cost of web access. Foolproof.


We do chestnut soup, prime rib, au jus, Yorkshire puddings, roasted potatoes, Brussel sprouts, cheese plate, and a plum pudding.


Awesome! So traditionally festive! I wish I were a guest at your house.


This is my ideal Christmas dinner. I want to come live with you!


This *sounds* awesome at first, but then I think about actually eating it. Chestnut soup? I like a creamy tomato basil much better. Yorkshire puddings? I prefer biscuits with expensive salted butter. Plum pudding? Maybe if the custard sauce is good enough. But face it, I'd rather have a chocolate bread pudding with custard sauce. I make so many choices each day about which calories are worth it, and it is hilarious to break down a perfect dinner and say ..."hm I'd rather have this!". Of course, if it is what you grew up with and mum is making it, there is really no substitute!


Whatever, Nigella!
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2014 19:29     Subject: What to cook for Christmas dinner?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Cooks illustrated's version of prime rib is worth the cost of web access. Foolproof.


We do chestnut soup, prime rib, au jus, Yorkshire puddings, roasted potatoes, Brussel sprouts, cheese plate, and a plum pudding.


Awesome! So traditionally festive! I wish I were a guest at your house.


This is my ideal Christmas dinner. I want to come live with you!


This *sounds* awesome at first, but then I think about actually eating it. Chestnut soup? I like a creamy tomato basil much better. Yorkshire puddings? I prefer biscuits with expensive salted butter. Plum pudding? Maybe if the custard sauce is good enough. But face it, I'd rather have a chocolate bread pudding with custard sauce. I make so many choices each day about which calories are worth it, and it is hilarious to break down a perfect dinner and say ..."hm I'd rather have this!". Of course, if it is what you grew up with and mum is making it, there is really no substitute!


Umm. K. Go for it. No one asked me to post what *you wanted* for Christmas dinner.

Ps: plum pudding is served with hard sauce. Not custard. Not sure what custard sauce is.



Are you the OP? The OP asked for ideas. This thread is full of ideas. Use the ones you like!
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2014 19:26     Subject: What to cook for Christmas dinner?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Cooks illustrated's version of prime rib is worth the cost of web access. Foolproof.


We do chestnut soup, prime rib, au jus, Yorkshire puddings, roasted potatoes, Brussel sprouts, cheese plate, and a plum pudding.


Awesome! So traditionally festive! I wish I were a guest at your house.


This is my ideal Christmas dinner. I want to come live with you!


This *sounds* awesome at first, but then I think about actually eating it. Chestnut soup? I like a creamy tomato basil much better. Yorkshire puddings? I prefer biscuits with expensive salted butter. Plum pudding? Maybe if the custard sauce is good enough. But face it, I'd rather have a chocolate bread pudding with custard sauce. I make so many choices each day about which calories are worth it, and it is hilarious to break down a perfect dinner and say ..."hm I'd rather have this!". Of course, if it is what you grew up with and mum is making it, there is really no substitute!


Umm. K. Go for it. No one asked me to post what *you wanted* for Christmas dinner.

Ps: plum pudding is served with hard sauce. Not custard. Not sure what custard sauce is.

Anonymous
Post 12/03/2014 09:00     Subject: What to cook for Christmas dinner?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Cooks illustrated's version of prime rib is worth the cost of web access. Foolproof.


We do chestnut soup, prime rib, au jus, Yorkshire puddings, roasted potatoes, Brussel sprouts, cheese plate, and a plum pudding.


Awesome! So traditionally festive! I wish I were a guest at your house.


This is my ideal Christmas dinner. I want to come live with you!


This *sounds* awesome at first, but then I think about actually eating it. Chestnut soup? I like a creamy tomato basil much better. Yorkshire puddings? I prefer biscuits with expensive salted butter. Plum pudding? Maybe if the custard sauce is good enough. But face it, I'd rather have a chocolate bread pudding with custard sauce. I make so many choices each day about which calories are worth it, and it is hilarious to break down a perfect dinner and say ..."hm I'd rather have this!". Of course, if it is what you grew up with and mum is making it, there is really no substitute!
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2014 08:37     Subject: Re:What to cook for Christmas dinner?
We're from the UK so Christmas dinner would normally be turkey or goose or duck. But since we moved here turkey twice in a month is too much so last year we made porchetta instead and I think we'll do the same this year. It's suitably festive and goes with all the traditional sides.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2014 08:27     Subject: Re:What to cook for Christmas dinner?
Anonymous wrote:love the lasagna idea. I was also thinking 3-4 pasta dishes with several salads - caesar, greek and regular green salad. Plus bread and desserts. We may be on to something.


We are doing this. We are getting the big difficult-to-make entrees catered (chick parm., lasagna) and doing the apps and sides ourselves. People enjoy contributing so I told everyone to bring a dessert.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2014 05:37     Subject: What to cook for Christmas dinner?
Gefilta fish
Chicken soup with kreplach
Brisket
Potato kugel
Carrot tzimmos
Israeli salad
Chocolate babka and coffee/tea

Merry Christmas!