Which is Better?

[JohnF]

We usually end up at someone else's for Christmas dinner

Don't even think about it...  I'll warn the visa checkpoint at Longforgan to keep an eye open.  Anyway, we're having rib of beef and a Wiltshire ham.

JF

[Lotty]

Definitely Turkey, though like Bewva I always buy a crown. I soak it 'a la Nigella' in brine overnight or longer. Then for the last couple of years I've cooked it the way Gerry Rae of Simpsons in the Strand cooks it. I have to say it turns out a burnished, proud, juicy beauty! but you have to be brave.  
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15 Dec 2010
4:31PM GMT 10 Dec 2010 ... So, for advice, I turned to Gerry Rae, Master Cook at Simpsons ...

[LeeGlo]

Back in England we always had turkey and were still eating the darn thing a week later, so now that there is only the 2 of us to please, a nice big chicken will do nicely. Still do the roast tatties, sprouts (I actually love sprouts) roast carrots, shame you can't get parsnips here,unless someone knows different ......

[KKOB]

You CAN get parsnips occasionaly in the fruit and veg markets. BUT, don't make the mistake I did and buy sugar beet !  

[stoop]

Yorkshire puddings  

Large chicken would be my choice. Turkey is a good low fat alternative though but the legs are rubbish  

[mary62]

I get a 4-5KG turkey for 4or 5 people. I slice up the leftover white meat for sandwiches and salads....then ı debone the brown meat and portion it off in bags, and freeze it for the cat and dog. No waste in our house.

[Janbee]

Christmas is not the same without Turkey and all the trimmings!

[LeeGlo]

You CAN get parsnips occasionaly in the fruit and veg markets. BUT, don't make the mistake I did and buy sugar beet !   

Well I never, not seen any myself. Does sugar beet look like parsnips then?

[KKOB]

Well I never, not seen any myself. Does sugar beet look like parsnips then?

You decide.

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[Kevin Sowten]

A Chinese meal in Amsterdam for us this year (Don't do Christmas) BAH HUMBUG !!!