Christmas alone

Visit your local M&S for some ideas, and look on Donald Russell website, some great stuff on both.

I’d “cheat” and buy a small Turkey crown, then food quality ready made stuffing and roast potatoes, then a light (ready made) starter, salmon mousse maybe, and a light dessert.

Lots of pickles, fresh bread and jackets potatoes for Boxing Day!

A couple of favourite tipples, for me this would be Baileys and some Champagne.

Whatever you choose, enjoy xx

“Good” quality!!!!

I have spent Christmas on my own for around 8 years now. I sed to buy a lovely spread of cooked fish from M&S and had that with crusty bread but for me, it has priced itself off the market so I have ordered online 2 duck legs in a lovely sauce. I usually start on Christmas Eve and have one with maybe a baked potato and a selection of vegetables. I am not a lover of desserts so I have that with a glass or three of dry white and I am more than happy.

It is a repeat performance on Christmas Day and I may have a selection of biscuits and cheese and I am more than happy without breaking the bank. I use an air fryer now, no oven and with a microwave it is super easy. It is easier and less messy to cook the duck legs together and have one cold with trimmings on Christmas Day.

Several years ago, all the family bar me were ill on Christmas Day, so son and family stayed at their home, DH was in bed, no point cooking turkey etc.

The turkey was a fresh one, so froze it. I cooked eggs and bacon for myself, one of the nicest Christmas dinners I’d ever had.

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I think the answer is to have whatever you want!

I was alone at Christmas during the first lockdown and I made myself a roast beef dinner, because that's what I wanted. I bought a fancy M&S dessert. I also stocked up on goodies and treats I wouldn't normally have.

It was actually way better than I thought it was going to be and without doubt the least stressful Christmas Day EVER.

If this was me I would probably visit M&S or Waitrose too and find something I don't eat usually, a real treat. This would include breakfast, snacks and a small meal. I would also treat myself to a good wine too!

Whatever you decide- have a great day!

Eat whatever you want, without worrying about traditional food.

If it ends up being a fairly basic meal, then all the more reason to have a delicious dessert, or chocolates, or both.

Looking forward to being on my own christmas, dont know what I will have , but it will be something I want for a change not having to cater for others.

A nice little roast dinner is lovely, made with just a chicken breast.
Not much washing up, either.

I was thinking more of something picky and cold on plate to graze on tucked up with my book and puzzles a bottle of wine at my side😂

Please make yourself a Christmas dinner. You can have it exactly how you want it!

downtoearth

I was thinking more of something picky and cold on plate to graze on tucked up with my book and puzzles a bottle of wine at my side😂

I've had a few years of picky.
Lovely little cherry tomatoes, cheese, sweet pickled onions, and cheese sarnies (and indigestion, too )

Turkey sandwiches are the best bit anyway

You can buy high quality thick turkey slices - proper turkey not reconstituted muck. You could heat that up and add all the trimmings.

If I was you OP I'd be inclined to buy a small fresh turkey crown and cook a traditional dinner. I too love turkey and all the trimmings. You could buy ready made stuffing and prepped veg, even goose fat roast potatoes and ready made bread sauce from M&S. I'd have the radio on in the kitchen and a bottle of wine close at hand. On Boxing Day you could then have cold turkey and pickles. Buy some nice cheese and part baked baguettes to go with it. I'd also buy a really luxurious Christmas pudding and some posh ready made custard. For Christmas Eve I usually have fish and chips from the chip shop.

Last year when I was alone for Christmas Day I asked myself what was my favourite food. The answer was Baked Camembert, so that is what I had with a garlic baguette, all done in what was then my new air fryer. I think I also made a dessert to last over the holiday. This year I am already looking forward to doing the same again.
Enjoy your day doing as you please! 🎄

I think I’d go for a small turkey crown, too. Plenty of leftovers to have in sandwiches, with salad, etc.
And, since I invariably cook the whole lot from scratch, probably as many ready-made M&S extras as I fancy.
To me, the smell of turkey cooking is part of Christmas.

Small Turkey crown cook it for yourself have veg and treat yourself to some nice mash or potatoes all can be found in M&S you can have Turkey sandwiches later as well or on Boxing Day. Have a good day whatever you eat. X

My family mainly let me decide whether I want to join them for Christmas lunch or cater for myself I usually get a small crown and a mix of my favourite vegs not M&S offerings.
But this year we’re all invited to a GSs in his new ‘big enough’ house which will be great as most of them will be there but I think my invite comes with a an ulterior motive as they asked if I would ‘pretty please’ still cook the turkey 🦃 and bring it with me. 🤣They’ve never cooked for lots at Christmas.
I don’t mind but I did smile when this message was passed on by my daughter.

Stilton cheese sandwiches, peace and quiet and watch whatever YOU want on the telly. Or don't. This Christmas is for YOU and the big plus is: no-one to impress! Yay!!!

I fancy a nice pie, with a jacket potato this year.

Something and leek.

This is my first Christmas without my husband of 53 years, he has just passed. We always went out for Christmas dinner to a restaurant as we have no children, I have been invited to my brother in laws and his family for the day although we never went before. It is kind of them, but I know I will be out of my comfort zone and now having read all these suggestions for dinner I quite fancy good cheese and biscuits with a bottle of red wine watching something on TV. The only thing is I don't want neighbours etc. feeling sorry for me, feeling they have to invite me. They put out these things on tv about visiting anyone on their own on Chistmas Day. Know everyone means well but makes me feel like a charity case.

Turkey is ridiculously overpriced at Christmas, even a small crown. I will be having turkey steak from Waitrose or Sainsbury’s, it’s something I have regularly, and easy to keep handy in freezer.

Cossy
Has the right idea - sorry you are alone but you can have a little feast of your own and we are all here to cheer you up xxx