Christmas Day!

paulineb_2

My mum and I have got a takeaway over the last few years. One on Xmas eve and one on Xmas day. We don't do takeaways much over the year and we don't eat meat and rather than cooking a large meal for the two of us we just order something in.

wiggywoo9

Great idea- I have to walk the dog anyway, so he'll be a happy puppy with leftover turkey and two good walks!

wiggywoo9

And don't get me wrong, my son isn't hooked on processed foods, I try mightily to get him eating meat, he just doesn't like the 'dryness' of roast dinners, but that was chicken. We had a to-die-for chicken stew yesterday in my SC, filling and warm and just lovely

couponqueen123

hello, why dont you cook turkey or what ever meat you choose the day before and keep in fridge ,we not having turkey this year we having beef and lamb i will slow cook one in my slow cooker the day before (my best friend;)) and cook one in oven on xmas morning if u can afford one get a slow cooker its cheap and very usefull also to prepare food before u go out it there when u get in ready to eat

if u cook the meat day before u can use halogen to make roast veg/pots and use your hob to cook other veg if wanted your micro if u have one can cook stuffing and use bistro style gravy if u cant make it day before after u cook meat

the money u will spend going out to lunch and getting there and back you could get a few other kitchen aids to help make cooking easy and treats for you both

hope u have good xmas

Kynthia

My mum cooked us a lovely boiled ham in the slow cooker last year but you could do that hob. It stays warm for ages so you'll have time to boil some veg after. I've also cooked potatoes, homemade stuffing and pigs in blankets in a halogen oven before. Some microwavable bread sauce and you're tucking into a lovely dinner with extras. Sing some carols, open some pressies, go for a walk, play a board game and watch traditional programmes on telly. Sounds like a lovely day.

When_the_going_gets_tough

Building your own traditions is fun! You could always take your son to a carols round the crib or similar service on Christmas Eve - a lovely way to start Christmas and families are always welcome at these events - have a look round your local churches nearer the time.

swampduck

I know some people might like to be able to smell the Christmas dinner cooking on the day but someone earlier made a suggestion of a ready made/microwave meal sounds like the ideal solution. If not a take away meal might be an alternative or even an early Christmas dinner a day or so before the big day at the local carvery might be a suggestion.
However you plan it - it will be just fine for you and little boy!

Swampy

indsty

Christmas can (and will) be magical with just the two of you. Have a lovely cuddly time, watch Disney or whatever, start your own traditions - stories, special breakfast, Christmas loo roll, walk after lunch - whatever takes your fancy. Keep it simple in the kitchen- go for a ready meal if you don't mind them (buy two and make a pig of yourself as your wee boy won't eat much). But most important - have fun. Families can be very nice but it can be equally nice without them!
p.s. a bottle of your favourite tipple for late evening along with a DVD including Colin Firth should finish the day off nicely.

HPoirot

Hi, if you got a small boneless turkey crown, you could cook that in the halogen oven along with the veggies? Cooking times are quicker and normally the meat is more tender too. Along with individual portions of xmas pud etc, I'm sure you can set out a lovely xmas spread for you and your little boy. As for the breakfast, I swear by lidl panettone and mini stollens for a bit of festive cheer at breakfast (and other times of the day too....)

FatVonD

I'd go down the microwaved roast dinner route, I sometimes buy the Sainsbury's ones when they're yellow stickered and they're fine and make sure you have crackers so you can wear paper hats!

When my son was about 3 or 4 I kept asking what he wanted for Christmas and the only thing he would tell me was 'fireworks' so I bought some and let them off for him once it was dark. Traditions have to start somewhere and you are the start of a whole NEW family who will follow in your tradition which is really quite exciting!