Christmas Dinner: To Cook, Or Not To Cook

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We’ve all seen the adverts, and many of us have experienced it at some point in our lives: Family and friends gathered around a perfectly cooked Christmas feast.

Then again, we’ve also had the times when the potatoes are burned, or the Brussels sprouts are off, or that turkey the size of a Buick is taking 17 hours to cook. And even after it’s all been served, there are towering piles of dishes like crockery Alps that need to be cleaned.

A wonderful, home-cooked meal is a joy – and effortless for some – but for those who think of their oven as a storage cupboard, there are alternatives.

For starters, consider a catering or private chef company. They’ll have menus to choose from with different price points, and you can still enjoy a sumptuous repast in your home and take all the credit without having to do any of the work.

Some restaurants and supermarkets offer package meals as well, with a turkey to serve six or eight people and all the trimmings. You can pick up, heat up on the day, et voila!

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman will actually deliver to the Seven Mile strip area on Christmas Day, with items beautifully and individually packaged, transported in boxes custom-designed to keep the food warm inside.

In the end, if all else fails, maybe start a new tradition of potluck dishes, sandwiches, charcuterie boards, and cakes, with a whole lot of Champagne bottles on ice.

Because even though a turkey dinner with all the fixings is the classic way to celebrate the season, spending time with the ones you love is really what Christmas is all about.

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Christmas Dinner: To Cook, Or Not To Cook

We’ve all seen the adverts, and many of us have experienced it at some point in our lives: Family and friends gathered around a perfectly cooked Christmas feast.