Christmas alone

I would do myself a Turkey crown roast dinner and all the trimmings and then have enough cold Turkey for Boxing Day and sandwiches. I would choose myself a nice bottle of wine and enjoy what I wanted to watch on TV.

I wonder if a slow cooked Turkey leg might suit Juniewoonie? There seem to be quite a few recipes online or Cook do one:

www.cookfood.net/products/stuffed-thigh-of-turkey

www.cookfood.net/menu/christmas/christmas-day

I thought I was going to be alone this Christmas and if I still was if I was I fully intended to do myself a turkey dinner. I would either buy a little frozen turkey from Lidl and get my neighbour to halve it with his saw and freeze half. The rest I would roast, make a sarnie later, cold on Boxing Day and the remainder make a curry from the meat and stock from the carcass …. Freeze some and make a nice soup with some.😊

I had bad flu a few Christmases ago so my husband went alone to stay with one of our children. He bought me a selection of my favourite ready meals before he left and I had a lovely peaceful time, sleeping for most of the day. By the time he came back four days later I was feeling fighting fit and I cooked a delayed Christmas meal for us both.

I’ve not had a turkey dinner for couple of years now.. I buy a Salmon Wellington with either a dill sauce or white wine sauce- have some warm and then the rest cold- it’s still delicious and tasty… don’t put pressure on yourself 😊

I've gone off big Christmas dinners so I'd choose a prepared lobster half from M&S or Waitrose and a watercress and orange salad with trifle for afters and a few glasses of champagne . Then I'd watch a good old Christmas film with a box of nice chocolates.

I have had two invites to AC, one will be before christmas and one after. I don`t stay overnight as I love my own bed. Prior visit are vegans and they always do lovely food, after I think it will be a roast dinner but tbf everything depends on the weather. I won`t be driving in snow or similar so am getting fully prepared for the long `holiday`

For christmas day and beyond, I have already made my order of an organic wild game and fruit loaf. I could not be doing with turkey. This will stay in my freezer as soon as it is delivered on 22 december. I will cook it when I feel like it

I have ordered some excellent cheese, chocolates and biscuits and a few other bits, including bake at home sourdough crusty rolls and smoked salmon. Nothing over the top but I will be quietly treating myself over the whole holiday

Thankfully, I am never the granny in the corner, as I could be if I stayed too long. Short, vibrant and a very lovely times await with AC then also a fantastic, quiet time in my own nest. Doorbell will not be answered, unless it is a delivery driver, everyone knows I am hale, hearty and independent, very happy in my own company

I don`t think I will bother to put any decor up, my room is already uplifting and I cba to put everything away afterwards. I did buy myself early christmas presents, all top notch stuff for my hobbies. Not put away but already in use

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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

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.

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.

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

Something and leek.

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!!!

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.

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

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.

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! 🎄

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.

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

Turkey sandwiches are the best bit anyway

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 )

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

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😂

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

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.

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.