So if you are few on the big day, do you still do Turkey and all the trimmings?

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Or something simpler and/or more exciting. We haven't spent many Xmas days at home on our own (DH and now DD who's 5). I thought about going out for lunch but everywhere near us seems to be closed over Xmas.

I don't even like turkey! DD won't eat it but would eat the veg/roast potatoes. If i ask DH he says roast duck! I can't be arsed with roasting anything really. I am seeking inspiration for a "posh" lunch that involves the minimum of fuss. Not in UK either, or M&S would be cooking.....Any ideas?

Yes - thank the lord for Aunt Bessie! SofaQueen, I'm the same with roast dinners. By the time it gets on the table I have usually lost all interest in it.

I'm veering towards a beef wellington or something at the mo. Must go and see what seasonal delights they have in the British Store.....

Every year for 20 years I have uttered the immortal words " I wish I had a double oven" on every Xmas day.

Now I have one - I don't really fancy doing the full Xmas dinner but ILs are visiting so I expect I will. Not sure what. Probably a turkey crown from M&S but might go for a duck and a few chicken breasts for the kids as they only like white meat.