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RATE MY PLATE | Christmas Dinner 2023

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  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,814
    The second photo being after you noticed the Yorkshire pudding at the bottom had made a bid for freedom and was waving across the table? 
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,211
    seth plum said:
    Clearly will be the winner in its class.
    A vegetarian plate, including sprouts air fried with some chilli flakes and paprika.

    Order of events.

    Before.
    Table laid out.
    One plate close up.
    Bonus picture.








    There’s only one Panettone, one Panettone, there’s only one panettone.
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,814
    two left handers though 
  • Just got the room ready….
    You old romantic you...all it needs now are the candles lighting, and the fish 'n' Chip supper...🥂
    It was Chips, Shroomdogs, eggs (laid today)and beans. Stuff of dreams!
  • The second photo being after you noticed the Yorkshire pudding at the bottom had made a bid for freedom and was waving across the table? 
    🤣 no room on the plate. Always dish up too much. 
  • colthe3rd said:
    Beef Wellington, mashed and gratin potatoes, Brussels with chestnuts, red cabbage and a red wine jus.
    "And then sort of make a gravy nipple... yeah, that's it."

  • Why does the Yorkshire look like it's a portal leading somewhere else?

  • Why does the Yorkshire look like it's a portal leading somewhere else?
    Look deeper and you'll find out. 

  • colthe3rd
    colthe3rd Posts: 8,486
    colthe3rd said:
    Beef Wellington, mashed and gratin potatoes, Brussels with chestnuts, red cabbage and a red wine jus.
    "And then sort of make a gravy nipple... yeah, that's it."
    Yeah I deserve that, I started pouring and then didn't want to hide the perfect colour of the beef for my pic for this thread. Probably should have thrown it in the bin and got another one.
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,862

    Why does the Yorkshire look like it's a portal leading somewhere else?
    A Yorkshire pudding fleshlight  for the chef who goes the extra mile for his guests 
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  • Just got the room ready….
    You old romantic you...all it needs now are the candles lighting, and the fish 'n' Chip supper...🥂
    It was Chips, Shroomdogs, eggs (laid today)and beans. Stuff of dreams!
    Boootiful grub... washed down with a nice pint of Ale i hope...🍺
  • James86
    James86 Posts: 329
    Fumbluff said:

    Please explain the distressing dollops at 6’o’clock, 9’o’clock, 10’o’clock and 11’o’clock?
    9 & 10 O’Clock is what happens when you let the cat up on the table. 
  • cafc4life said:


    Before gravy and stuffing was added.


    do your worst 
    Pigs in blankets look like they've been in the air fryer since Monday!
  • AllHailTheHen
    AllHailTheHen Posts: 3,063
    edited December 2023
    Completely forgot to take a pic of mine but some absolute shockers on here this year that have had me cracking up along with the comments. Thanks for the laughs fellow Lifers and a very Merry Xmas to you all!

  • Net curtains for a tablecoth
  • meldrew66 said:
    Do I hear applause? Where and when do I collect my prize? 😉
    Since you're being cocky. Potato's simultaneously burnt and undercooked. Fuck knows how you managed that and gravy could be darker. Beyond that looks decent.


  • Personally would've enjoyed another veg, but there was plenty of spuds and beef so mustn't grumble. And obviously as it was Mrs BA's effort, I kept my critique to myself. Was very good. 
    Potato's could have done with another hour or 7
  • holyjo said:

    Sweetcorn is a straight red no matter what else.
  • scidbox
    scidbox Posts: 535
    Scrumptious.
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  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,829
    Scoham said:
    Leuth said:
    Story behind mine: gf's in Ireland and my parents are both sick with RSV, so family Xmas was cancelled and I've had to perform a solo effort. Grey mullet with a West African style stuffing and a bacon wrap, with sprouts fried in butter and spiced cassava roasties. Given I've not had to do this much before, I hope it passes muster! Now to tuck in...

    Suddenly it all makes sense - that’s a Christmas dinner that sums up why you prioritise ball playing abilities in centre backs over actual defending.
    Brilliant 🤣
  • scidbox said:
    Scrumptious.
    You not trusted with an actual knife?
  • Sorry, a bit late to the party.

  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,866
    edited December 2023


    Pre Gravy

    Pile on - I’m thick skinned 
    Said the boulders, standing in for the potatoes!
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,866
    Pre-match


  • MrWalker
    MrWalker Posts: 4,112
    Off_it said:
    Pre-match


    Thats a lot of chapati starters. Will anyone have room for the main course?
  • MrWalker
    MrWalker Posts: 4,112
    edited December 2023

    Individual butter portions? 
    How posh are you?
  • MrWalker
    MrWalker Posts: 4,112
    Off_it said:


    Pre Gravy

    Pile on - I’m thick skinned 
    Said the boulders, standing in for the potatoes!
    Off_it said:


    Pre Gravy

    Pile on - I’m thick skinned 
    Said the boulders, standing in for the potatoes!
    One of the pigs in blankets modelled on WW2 stormtrooper?