What can I prepare now to make Xmas day stress free?

katholicos

kippers wrote: »

Can homemade cheesecake be frozen?...i didn't realise....this will help me alot this christmas if it can be

I've always frozen ours, it's just like the frozen cheescake you can purchase from the supermarket

Patchwork_Quilt

Our potatoes are peeled, mashed, seasoned and mixed with cream, in a bag in the freezer. After defrosting, I will mix in an egg and cook them in mounds - healthier than a roast potato, but only just. Our parsnips and swede are also frozen as mash.

I made a boozy Christmas pud in the slow cooker and that is sealed in the pantry. The cake is also in there. Nearer the time, I will put a batch of shortbread together, and one of mince pies.

Cheese has a long shelf life. I bet you could buy that in advance. Crisps and nibbles keep for months. So does the wine. Look out for special offers and have a stash in a special cupboard.

mummyroysof3

not very OS i know but im afraid i use frozen parsnips, turkey and roast potatos and stuffing and either frozen or ready prepared veg so only have to peal the potatos for the mash then make sure i time evrything right, i refuse to spend hours in the kitchen when everyone else is enjoying them selves and i dont want to miss watching the kids open their presents

Rummer

I like preparing things on xmas eve so I have never prepared so far in advance. I might pick up a few tips though so I can spend more of xmas eve eating chocolate!

motherhen2234

hot.chick wrote: »

whats ur menu?

Xmas Eve - Buffet (need to confirm bits)

Xmas morning - Just some juice or a smoothie, maybe some cheeky chocolates lol :-)

Xmas Dinner - Soup (prob butternut squash and chilli), with bread roll. roast lamb with trimmings and my desert is type of cheesecake etc (again not sure which recipe yet).

M x