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What are you cooking for Christmas?
user1461609321 · 23/12/2021 00:59
Apologies if this has already been done but in the run up to Christmas, I am keen to cook a west African (Nigerian/Sierra Leonan) menu on Christmas Day, eve and Boxing Day
Also interested in Caribbean contributions as don't really want to stick with traditional turkey and potatoes etc
I usually make jollof rice, turkey, a few crochet potatoes on the side, pigs in blankets and broccoli but as we eat jollof rice every week, nothing feels special so to speak
Please inspire me on main dishes you traditionally cook on Christmas Day, snacks eaten, drinks drink etc plus indications of where you purchase these items
Valhalla17 · 23/12/2021 01:06
We normally do curried mutton, rice, roast potatoes, roast parsnips, coleslaw.....and sprouts! 
alilstressed · 23/12/2021 05:54
I love a Christmas food discussion!
Christmas Day breakfast will be ackee and saltfish with green banana.
Foe lunch we're having turkey, lamb, rice n peas, macaroni pie, red cabbage, roast potatoes, carrots and parsnips. I cannot wait!
Tillsforthrills · 24/12/2021 14:20
West African Peanut stew is delicious and a good option for any vegetarians with the sweet potato version.
Tillsforthrills · 24/12/2021 14:21
Black Latin American mum here so she’ll be cooking Tamales in banana leaves, a tradition for Xmas.
TeaAddict235 · 26/12/2021 19:49
We usually have a roasted leg of lamb, with rice and roasted sweet potatoes, and then some nice additions from DH's culture. We get to celebrate 2 Christmas meals too! 24th and 25th. Satisfies all sides round.
JerkintheMerkin · 26/12/2021 20:41
Me and DD had Oxtail with white rice. It was divine.
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