microwave christmas dinners

Skill Magill · 21-10-2012 07:59PM #1

Do they exist and have you tried them. I say this because last year everything went awry and I swore never again. Its just too much work , i'd rather pay for something thats tasty and easy. No more pink turkey and dried out spuds for me. And I know its only October Batman

shopaholic01 · 21-10-2012 08:04PM

eoing1 wrote: »

Do they exist and have you tried them. I say this because last year everything went awry and I swore never again. Its just too much work , i'd rather pay for something thats tasty and easy. No more pink turkey and dried out spuds for me. And I know its only October Batman

You can buy everything prepared in M & S, all heating/cooking instructions included.

I doubt you will get a microwave version - it would be a fairly miserable Christmas dinner.

hefferboi · 21-10-2012 08:05PM

Just buy a few rustlers I'd say.

kneemos · 21-10-2012 08:08PM

Tayto sandwiches.

livinsane · 21-10-2012 08:13PM

Maybe cook something other than turkey (which can be a nightmare). We had stuffed pork last year and thinking about duck this year. Once there are brussel sprouts, potato stuffing and nice gravy, it'll taste christmassy!

the groutch · 21-10-2012 08:14PM

the Japanese have a great tradition imo, KFC for Christmas dinner.

Skill Magill · 21-10-2012 08:21PM

great suggestions, however KFC and crispp sambos arent Christmasy enough. I talkin turkey and ham with all the accouterments in a box, that needs 4 mins from the fridge 7 mins from frozen that tastes like it came from a michelin starred restaurant. No?

oldyouth · 21-10-2012 08:31PM

Get a turkey early, set aside a date to cook it at your own leisurely pace. No panic about veg, pressies, guests etc. Bang it in the freezer when done and take it out to defrost on Christmas Eve. Place it in the over to warm through while doing the veg. Result is a perfect turkey and veg served when it is done, no waiting on the bird to catch up

Simples

anncoates · 21-10-2012 08:33PM

oldyouth wrote: »

no waiting on the bird to catch up

Spoken like a true brother.

starbelgrade · 21-10-2012 08:36PM

shopaholic01 wrote: »

You can buy everything prepared in M & S, all heating/cooking instructions included.

I know that M&S food is considered fine dining by some, but I still think it tastes like shit in a tray.

the groutch · 21-10-2012 08:39PM

starbelgrade wrote: »

I know that M&S food is considered fine dining by some, but I still think it tastes like shit in a tray.

I take it you've never been to salmonella corner in Dunnes/Tesco then

df1985 · 21-10-2012 08:41PM

ive seen microwave roast dinners in shops before, never tried them though. there's something depressing about them.

starbelgrade · 21-10-2012 08:43PM

the groutch wrote: »

I take it you've never been to salmonella corner in Dunnes/Tesco then

God, no.

admiralofthefleet · 21-10-2012 08:52PM

livinsane wrote: »

Maybe cook something other than turkey (which can be a nightmare). We had stuffed pork last year and thinking about duck this year. Once there are brussel sprouts, potato stuffing and nice gravy, it'll taste christmassy!

yeah we had goose the year before last and we are looking at trying pheasant this year

AnonoBoy · 21-10-2012 09:07PM

All you need is a bottle of fizzy wine and a crying chair for a perfect Christmas alone.

Pumpkinseeds · 21-10-2012 09:08PM

I used to cook Christmas dinner for 11 and I found that the most stress free way to do it is to get as much done on Christmas eve as possible. Prepare all the vegetables and leave them in cold water with a tiny squeeze of lemon juice to stop them discolouring, rinse well before cooking. Cook whatever meat or fowl on Christmas eve too. Then all you'll need to do is cook the veg on the day and reheat meat/fowl if you want it hot. You won't be under pressure and you'll get to spend more time enjoying the day.

Duckworth_Luas · 21-10-2012 09:09PM

eoing1 wrote: »

great suggestions, however KFC and crispp sambos arent Christmasy enough.

Put some tinsel on the KFC bucket then!

the groutch · 21-10-2012 09:13PM

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

yeah we had goose the year before last and we are looking at trying pheasant this year

oooh la-di-da Mr Moneybags

Emeraldy Pebbles · 21-10-2012 09:20PM

oldyouth wrote: »

Get a turkey early, set aside a date to cook it at your own leisurely pace. No panic about veg, pressies, guests etc. Bang it in the freezer when done and take it out to defrost on Christmas Eve. Place it in the over to warm through while doing the veg. Result is a perfect turkey and veg served when it is done, no waiting on the bird to catch up

Simples

^^^^^

That would be one dry turkey!

kneemos · 21-10-2012 09:20PM

You can buy turkey and ham pre cooked,just over boil some veg and your in.Simples.

wyndham · 21-10-2012 09:36PM

Go to a homeless shelter. Very handy and you sometimes get a few quid when you're leaving. Just don't shave for a day or 2 and dress shabbily. Park the merc around the corner though. You'll often get a celeb serving it up to you, looking for a photo op. Bono does a mean roast potato.

the groutch · 21-10-2012 09:39PM

wyndham wrote: »

Go to a homeless shelter. Very handy and you sometimes get a few quid when you're leaving. Just don't shave for a day or 2 and dress shabbily. Park the merc around the corner though. You'll often get a celeb serving it up to you, looking for a photo op. Bono does a mean roast potato.

I thought he'd be at the door to welcome you in "HELLO, HELLO!!!"

B.A._Baracus · 21-10-2012 09:51PM

Believe it or not but the tv dinners you can get in Lidl are actually nice. Only 2 euro as well. Wont fill you. But a decent snack.

Light Switch · 21-10-2012 09:52PM

Am i the only one who hates the ''Traditional' christmas diner?

Love a steak or lamb with chips, gravy, veg and mushrooms&onions.

Light Switch · 21-10-2012 09:54PM

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

Believe it or not but the tv dinners you can get in Lidl are actually nice. Only 2 euro as well. Wont fill you. But a decent snack.

Yupp, there actually nice.

RobbingBandit · 21-10-2012 09:56PM

the groutch wrote: »

oooh la-di-da Mr Moneybags

I had pheasant last year from Aldi, €9.99.

kneemos · 21-10-2012 09:57PM

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

Believe it or not but the tv dinners you can get in Lidl are actually nice. Only 2 euro as well. Wont fill you. But a decent snack.

He could buy two and stick them together.

1ZRed · 21-10-2012 09:59PM

Jesus, buy that and you might as well stick your head in the microwave with it!

Light Switch · 21-10-2012 10:06PM

kneemos wrote: »

He could buy two and stick them together.

I'd love to enter 'Come dine with me' and use cheap Lidl ready made food and serve it up properly.

Then get cheap wine and put it into an expensive bottle.

See would anyone notice, would be a cool episode.

Skill Magill · 21-10-2012 10:48PM

Its been a while since I was in Ballsbridge but I remember Rollies Bistro had a little Deli attached to it that sold dinners made by the restaurant, it that sort of fare that would interest me. Literally no work, no preparation, get as drunk as you feel fit and not worry about the jasusin bird in the oven. Last year it was up at seven turning on the oven etc and at three it was still pink at the bone, disaster, couldn't relax at all. Need to avoid if at all possible

previous user · 21-10-2012 11:32PM

Lidl do a great Microwave Christmas Dinner!

microwave christmas dinners

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