Easter Sunday

[Vagus]

We have visitors from overseas visiting and I'd like to do a roast turkey dinner on Easter Sunday, with all the trimmings, much like a Christmas dinner. I'm finding it difficult to find a whole turkey though so may have to find an alternative.

What do you do, if you make an Easter Sunday roast?

[Vagus]

Ok Helen, just been organising a charabanc to transport all those lovely, friendly people who want to come. Will let you know times when I've found a company willing to take on the task 🚌

You can then all decide what you want to bring to contribute to the feast..oh and sleeping bags and thick socks 😉

[Prudie]

I'm surprised you can't find a whole turkey because apart from lamb as mentioned it's always been a popular and traditional alternative for Easter. I don't know where you've looked but both Waitrose and Tesco are advertising whole frozen turkeys. I would also ask any traditional butcher too if you wanted to spend that much more.

[237SJ]

I'd probably do duck but you would need a couple of them because there's not much meat on them.  You can do all the 'trimmings' you would do with turkey though.

[johnny.5]

there were lots in lidl freezer today 

[Vagus]

As I said on previous page, and thanks to Margo, I've found them, frozen, in Sainsbury's.

I did duck once and never again. The veg it sat on were delicious but there was barely enough meat for everyone.

Thank you.

[237SJ]

Sorry, I didn't look at the previous page.  My bad (as they say)

[LadyCG]

A capon is beautiful - you should be able to order that from any butcher.  I had one Christmas before last and the flavour was something else. I really don't like Turkey.

Re a leg of lamb - Jamie Oliver's 7-hour leg of lamb is fool-proof.  Brown the lamb leg all over, wrap tightly in greaseproof paper and then again in foil, making slits through both layers of wrapping. Transfer to large dish, preferably with a tray inside and a lid on top. Cook for 7 hours at 125° et voila, perfect lamb that just falls off the bone. I would have to serve with balsamic-roasted shallot purée.  

And don't worry, I don't expect a response.... ;)

[mumstheword1]

Definitely leg of lamb,  half price in sainsburys for nectar holders this week 😋😋😋😋😋

[naomi24]

LadyCG, please stop with the digs.   You know why because I told you a couple of days ago so I won't explain again.   I don't want to remove your post because it's helpful but any more and either I or someone else will remove them.  

[Vagus]

I saw that, mums, and was tempted but have decided to go with turkey now I know it's available..chicken if it's not.

Off to Sainsbury's tomorrow to get one, will treat ourselves to a coffee and bacon whatsit in the cafe while we're there. We know how to live 😁

[237SJ]

^ Does a subtle "dig" break the Site Rules? You would have to read a lot into the history to see that as a dig.  There are far more insults on this site.  Maybe time for a bit of perspective.

[naomi24]

237SJ, LadyCG has been told that comments relating to ancient history or to on-going animosity will be removed and there will be no further discussion.   Please move on.

[LadyCG]

There but for the grace of God...

[237SJ]

Naomi - you can't just delete answers that you don't like. 

[naomi24]

237SJ, I'm not arguing with you.  If you have a problem contact the editor.