Fed up of turkey...but what else?

[nicelady 10]

Im so fed up with turkey on christmas day... This year Im thinking of doing something different, maybe goose.. anyone got any ideas about cooking something different? and any one know where to buy , how to prepare and cook a goose???

[lubylou 10]

We did a curry year before last, it made a nice change from all the usual.

[S6 D.I.Y 10]

jamician jerk chicken yum yum

[max 13]

How about a whole salmon? You can borrow a fish saucepan from most supermarkets.

[jongo 10]

What about a nice joint of beef?

[Heyesey 11]

Goose is horrendously fatty - buy a 10lb. bird and cook it, and you'll collect 25lb of grease in the tray.

 

But apparently, if it's cooked properly, it's really nice. Cooked badly, it's like trying to eat hot lard.

 

 

For the record we're having beef and ham. Nobody in our family is too keen on turkey.

[shihtzumad 10]

What about a nice Ham joint.

[chinaski 10]

Goose isn't toooooo difficult to cook. Main hassle is collecting the tons of fat that collects underneath the bird - you'll need to place it on a rack. The plus side is you then have an amazing amount of goose lard for your potatoes and for your toast for the next year.

 

I think a goose is worth it. You can spend around £50 on one, but it will last a couple of meals. I usually try and get one on Xmas Eve reduced from Waitrose . . .though I warn you, if you try and do the same, the situation could get violent. I saw an ad for goose at Aldi - £19.99.

[ukstudent 10]

How about Gammon?

[jongo 10]

Will anyone be having beans on toast?

[johnphillips 10]

Will anyone be having beans on toast?

 

i had that about 3years ago when i first moved to my flat.not very nice being on your own lol.

[cloudybay 17]

Im so fed up with turkey on christmas day... This year Im thinking of doing something different, maybe goose.. anyone got any ideas about cooking something different? and any one know where to buy , how to prepare and cook a goose???

 

I've always had a relative on Christmas day which makes a nice change to the traditional fare.

 

A few cloves of garlic, olive oil and a slow cook adds to the flavour.

 

Try this for a quick and nasty recipe. http://entertaining.about.com/library/recipes/blbabyoctopus.htm