I’m by myself. I made a frozen pizza. I didn’t realize it was Christmas Eve until I saw this post and read some of the replies. I really don’t care about the holidays.

South American here, we celebrate on the 24 at night. Spent all day cooking with my parents, there’s turkey, baked potatoes, Caesar salad, 6 topes of hot sauce, carrot pudding for desert. Egg nog, spiced wine and a drink called canelazo made with naranjilla a relative of tomatoes and golden berries spiced with cinnamon and star anize

Had it about an hour ago: a sort of one-pot pasta and lentil stew thingy, made in our slow cooker. I wouldn’t call it it a particular favourite of mine, but it has the advantage of being dead easy and surprisingly substantial.

No idea but tomorrow I’m making pork katsu curry

I’m having a ribeye, gratin potatoes, brussel sprouts, and a slice of pie. I’m having a glass of Maker’s 46 to cap it off.

I chose to eat alone tonight so I didn’t do all the fixings, but it’s enough for me. Last week was a tough one and for three days I’ve chosen not to deal with people. I may go out for a nightcap later but I’m not going to be dealing with anyone while I do.

Leftover chicken con mole, in an enchilada. And some scraps of banana bread I made the other day.

I’m celebrating it in family. 4 relatives, me, 2 cats, and probably 1-3 uninvited (but still welcome) guests. It’ll be:

• Snacks - 2 types of chips, mozzarella with olive oil and oregano, salsicho (local sausage, nice to eat with some sprinkled lime), olives.
• Booze - beer. Sis is bringing something else too but I don’t know what.
• Soda - for the kids. Or rather the 16yo “kid”. And likely for the adults to mix with the booze.
• Main meat - one of those big chicken breeds with fancy names, locally called “chester” or “fiesta”. If I were to choose it would be mutton, but I’m the only one who eats it so… I’m still glad that it isn’t turkey. At least Kika (cat #1) gets some chicken breast as a treat.
• Siding #1 - white rice otherwise there’s a bloody revolution here.
• Siding #2 - a yucca meal farofa. I wasn’t in charge of it, so I don’t know what’s in.
• Salad - a salad with everything and a bit more: ricotta, arugula, bacon, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, croutons, and a yoghurt-based dressing. Siegfrieda (cat #2) gets some yoghurt as a treat.
• Dessert #1 - a fake tiramisù with pasty cream instead of zabaglione + mascarpone because it’s how my family likes it. 22:00 yesterday and I was still preparing it.
• Dessert #2 - sweet french toasts with syrup. I’m expecting the sweet teeth in the family to drizzle its syrup over the tiramisù.

It’s theoretically for five people but we’re expecting 1~3 more to come in, and leftovers always become part of the Christmas breakfast and lunch, so we give ourselves the luxury to go a bit overboard. Plus three pairs of hands to cook, fuck yeah.

(Happy Christmas for everyone here!)

Something I had for breakfast upset my tummy so I’m skipping dinner tonight. My husband is currently making himself some veggie (soy) chorizo and eggs. I may make myself some chicken broth later.

Did you decide what you’re making?

Prime Rib with roast potatoes and all the fixings.

Fried trout fillets, potatoes, broccoli and green beans, with lemon, butter and some hot sauce. Chestnuts for afters. And half a bottle of Baileys.

My daughter requested meatballs for tonight. My wife makes them from scratch. Probably with potatoes and gravy poured on both meat and potatoes. Tomorrow (Christmas day) wife and mother slow cook a big beef roast.

LOVE THIS THREAD! It feels so cozy and home-y up in here with the Lemmy family!

Pizza time! Hot salami and cranage caramelised onions

I had raclette and I’m about to go down on some delicious riskrem with cherries and I will hopefully find the hidden almond.

Indian takeaway for Christmas Eve on my end. Going thru a rough time and I have no family or friends, so this is the best way I know to enjoy myself.

Tomorrow for Christmas I’ll be making a small ham with brown sugar glaze and will use it for sandwiches, and I’ll use the leftovers for ham, green bean, and potato soup in a day or two.

Just made some home made chicken fried rice for me and the wife. Dunno about tomorrow yet, we haven’t decided between pork chops or chicken fried steak.

First year we have been alone for Christmas so we aren’t doing anything special. Didn’t even put up a tree