I finally nailed a roast dinner

[IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece]

At the grand age of 33.

(I should start by saying this isn’t revolutionary and man gets to know about it because I’m too embarrassed to admit I can’t cook a roast irl but I’m never ever ever proud of myself and I am a bit today so making a point of it 😁)

I can cook ok, don’t love it but 17 years of being a nanny and no one has starved to death. I love a roast dinner but have never been able to do anything better then an aunt Bessie’s…the timings stress me out…and never roast a chicken that doesn’t end up dry like sand

I’m alone for Christmas and thought fuck it I can do it at my own pace and no one can see me throw it in the bin

Fucking nailed it.

Fluffy crunchy roasties, Awesome yorkies, gorgeous moist chicken, roasted parsnips, pigs in blanket.

I Fucking nailed it

Wow, it looks lovely! Amazing looking yorkshires. Well done you.

Those Yorkshire's- wow 🤩
Please
Can you share the recipe/ secret 🤫

Literally no one has ever in their life asked me for the recipe of something I’ve made

Recipe suggested from another MNer-

Break 3 eggs into a glass and whisk. Draw a line on the glass where the liquid comes too. Pour out into a jug.
Then fill the glass to the mark with milk. Put in to the jug. Measure plain flour to the mark and add a pinch of salt.
Whisk it all in the jug and put it into the fridge for at least an hour, or preferably overnight (I did overnight then a quick whisk to mix back together today)

Sunflower oil/ lard/ duck fat in muffin tin. Put in oven at 200 until smoking hot (mine took 12 mins) then fill each hole half with mixture and straight back in the oven for 15 mins.

Honestly I’m so proud of them 😂

I'll try that tomorrow I have to say - they look epic x

You’ve totally made my night

You fucking nailed it! You rock! And you're way ahead of me in the cooking game. . .

Well I'd eat it, that's for sure.

I can’t be arsed to cook a roast but do appreciate it when someone else cooks one

I love MN. It’s like having your own personal cheer squad in your phone

Thank you!

Still daftly chuffed with myself

That looks delicious 🍽 🍽
Well done you!

Woah, those are good looking yorkies!

Bloody well done 👍 it looks fabulous.

Looks epic OP!!!!! Nice one!

Looks amazing

Lovely! Those Yorkies! DH & me managed to cook the dinner between us without the usual bloody murder (always him).
He did the meat (as he’s Gordon Ramsey, only on Christmas Day) & I did the potatoes & veg (and stuffing, and gravy). It was yummy!

😭
I’ve never really been proud of my self for anything - told my therapist I don’t know what pride feels like and she told me I have to accomplish something small and sit with the feeling and be proud of myself and I actually am with this! And you guys being so lovely is making it even better so thank you!

Well done! Really. I'm in my sixties and still haven't cracked it.

I'm autistic though, and all those separate items would have had to be 'not touching' for me.

It looks amazing. Well done!
Plus - you’re alone with 9 (excellent looking) Yorkshire puddings? I don’t think I’ve ever been more jealous ever!

It looks lovely OP, well done. I bet it was quite therapeutic to take your time and do it your way, rather than enduring arguments of that's not enough/too much roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, gravy etc like we did here.

I'm also jealous that you have all those Yorkshire puddings to yourself!

I’m now alone with 5 Yorkshire puddings

(Banana, caramel and whipped cream in a yorkie is a wonderful discovery!)

Yes definitely enjoyed not being under any pressure! Like I say, I hate cooking. I am not someone who finds it relaxing or enjoyable but I did today so I think being far more relaxed about it is the way to go

Absolutely cracking yorkies there!

That's all a bit brilliant all round. I'm an ex pub landlady so Xmas Dinner doesn't daunt me, but if you're not used to juggling it's a challenge. You smashed it...well done x