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Please help me plan Boxing Day food

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KindergartenKop · 22/12/2019 10:06

Please inspire me! On Boxing Day I am feeding 5 adults and 2 kids. One adult doesn't eat pork. Another adult is quite 'traditional' in her tastes. Kids are fussy.
I was going to cook a chicken and a ham in coke, do jacket potatoes, rolls, cheese and biscuits and I have coleslaw on my list. Any ideas about things to go with it all, especially veggie type stuff?

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Sooverthemill · 22/12/2019 10:08

It sounds fine but if the adult doesn't eat pork had turkey on Christmas Day will it be a bit dull for them? I love chicken though!

confusedandemployed · 22/12/2019 10:08

As long as there's cheese, bubble and squeak and leftover poultry I'd be happy... actually how about some crudités and hummus etc?

Sooverthemill · 22/12/2019 10:12

Ah veggie stuff, we are doing a parsnip tarte tatin using vegan puff pastry this as inspiration but substituting Vegan mozzarella cheese. You wouldn't have to. Also done a filo pastry tart one time with roasted courgette and peppers and tomatoes. Delicious and enjoyed by everyone. We have a vegan in the family!

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KindergartenKop · 22/12/2019 10:12

There's no leftovers because we aren't cooking Xmas dinner. The adult who doesn't eat pork isn't that fussy about repeating meals and he isn't an honoured guest ( DH ) so I'm not too worried about him. Crudites are a good plan!

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KindergartenKop · 22/12/2019 16:21

Any other ideas?

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FurryDogMother · 22/12/2019 16:23

Make some cheese gougeres at regular intervals during the day - I only discovered them this year, and I'm addicted - very easy to make!

mummmy2017 · 22/12/2019 16:26

Buy premade quiche case.
Fry up veg , add cheese and egg.
Do one with bacon and mushrooms.
Great hot or cold

Sallycinammonbangsthedruminthe · 22/12/2019 18:03

the kids might love, and the adults. mini corn on the cobs as a side dish.. a huge bowl of home made fresh fruit salad is quite nice too to finish as an alternative to heavy desserts,You could put some in brandy snap baskets with a sprig of mint they look lovely.After the excesses of christmas day I would keep it plain ,,,maybe some kebabs or prawn skewers to pick at ..and some wonderful part baked bread rolls ...

NoSquirrels · 22/12/2019 18:06

Cauliflower cheese or leeks in cheese sauce?

Rainbowqueeen · 22/12/2019 18:07

I’d go with the crudités and hummus plus the corn cobs

Simple no fuss and bound to be enjoyed by everyone

If you feel you need more do a vege quiche or frittata

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KindergartenKop · 22/12/2019 20:56

Cauli cheese occurred to me earlier. Yum!

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