Anyone got any Christmas shortcuts with the day coming near...

[Disney_time]

I do as much prep as poss the night before, but my main time saver is not faffling about under the stairs getting out the wedding china. I'm afraid we just eat off our ordinary (but very nice and not chipped) every day china, with our normal cutlery. I defy anyone to notice! The table looks nice, and it goes without saying that they food is delicious, since I've cooked it 😉

[Guest]

Top tip - if you put your sprouts onto boil now they will be ready in time for next Xmas...

[olgaandcoda]

Top tip, I look up recipes on Pinterest, plan to make lovely things, then have a think about it and go to M and S as usual!

I do cook my turkeys on Christmas Eve and usually pre cook all my potatoes and veg beforehand and freeze them in portion sized batches. Finish off in the oven on the day, very little mess to clean up then. Saves room in the ovens too. I have a Peel fest day when all this prepping goes on!

Gammon is in the slow cooker for buffet in the evening.

[olgaandcoda]

I also have a Christmas cupboard with all my Christmas themed plates, serving dishes, table cloths etc.etc. Best glasses.

[MrsBC]

I do all the prep on Xmas Eve including cooking the turkey, making stuffing etc. I set the table ready too. Then there's only the veg to cook on Xmas day, and like others I swear by foil baking trays/dishes for cooking everything. DD and I love cauliflower cheese - so I buy M&S ready made, and their pigs in blankets.

[WhereIBelong]

Sounds like foil trays and pre-prepping everything is the way to go...

I'm not entirely sure about pre -prepping as it just spreads out the time you spend in the kitchen - still the same amount but spread over 2 days - so the jury is out on that one - though it is popular...

[MrsBC]

I also use paper xmas plates for all buffet food and snacks - saves loads of washing up.

[Megandllsmum]

Originally Posted by MrsBC

I also use paper xmas plates for all buffet food and snacks - saves loads of washing up.

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We have family coming for a buffet Xmas evening, first thing I bought was paper plates lol

[WhereIBelong]

Well, apparently "we" (we! ha!) are hosting a buffet on the Sun - 23rd, for lots of family, with oooo a whole 5 days notice... paper plates and foil trays it is!

[vampiress88]

Originally Posted by fumbo

Top tip - if you put your sprouts onto boil now they will be ready in time for next Xmas...

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This is why sprouts get a bad rep. Mums putting x on them and then not even cooked them enough!

I boil mine a little then fry it in little butter and lardons. Some spices. Love sprouts now