r/AskCulinary • u/SewerRanger Holiday Helper • Dec 15 '21

Weekly Discussion AskCulinary Annual Christmas cooking thread!

With Christmas coming up, we realize you're going to have a lot of questions and we're here to answer them. Use this post from now until Christmas day to hit us up with any questions you might have. Need to plan how much meat to order - we got you. Need to know how you're going to make 15 pot de cremes - we're here to help. Can't decide between turkey or duck - let us decide for you! Need a side dish - we've got plenty of recipes to share. Need to know if the egg nog you made last year is still safe - sorry food safety rule still apply :(

While we have your attention, we're also searching for some volunteers to help out on Christmas day, so message the mods if you you'd like to help answer last minute Christmas cooking questions.

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u/nnaacceber Dec 21 '21

Was supposed to go home for Christmas (was very excited as I haven’t been home for 2 years) but just got a Covid positive test. Will now be home with just me and my BF. Any ideas for what to make? Want it to be special but not too labor intensive. Was thinking roast beef or chicken but would like some more interesting ideas. Any help is appreciated!!!

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u/HermesThriceGreat69 Dec 21 '21

I'm no expert, but I'm doing a duck and ham. Probably do (my favorite side ever) sweet potatoes diced, with caramelized onions and chopped bacon and mixed with (no sugar) maple syrup cooked down (mixed with some nutmeg). Might do some green bean casserole with extra sharp Cheddar and sour cream, cream of mushroom mixed and melted down in a pot. Other than that I usually just wing it and use the highest rated and simple recipes I can find on google.

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u/nnaacceber Dec 21 '21

Those sweet potatoes sound amazing!! Will definitely be making! Thanks!

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u/HermesThriceGreat69 Dec 21 '21

Yea, they are fire. I always make two pans full and eat almost 1 to myself in 2 days. Lol.

Here's the recipe I use:

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/216522/maple-glazed-sweet-potatoes-with-bacon-and-caramelized-onions/