Can you prepare veg the night before Christmas?

[Chloe636]

I am thinking of getting the veg ready tonight so that it's one less thing to think about tomorrow but I don't want anyone ending up with food poisoning! Will they stay fresh if I prepare them tonight? I am thinking mainly of sprouts and carrots... you know how long they take! It's only my second time cooking Christmas dinner and it was such a rush last year we barely ate until tea time!

[curly-milf]

i always do my veg the same, even just for dinner, cook all your veg individually until they are just done, drain well and when cool put in serving dishes, clingfilm and then when needed just microwave for 3-5 minutes and it will be perfect, also roast pots can be cooked as normal until they start to brown, then take out, put in fridge if needed, put thm in the oven to brown off as required, and yes they will come out as normal

[mrstrunchbul]

i have just peeled my veg and put in pans covered in water i have done the same for 17 years and nobody is dead yet, its a busy enough day without having to mess about peeling and chopping all morning. so peel tonight then sit back and put your feet up for the evening and when tomorrow comes you will be so glad you peeled the night before

[YvonneM]

Our bird is cooked already but the veg will be done fresh in the morning as we are out tonight Table is laid for 10 and if I say so myself looks good Husband has been a wonder today as I have dirtied pots he has washed and dried Daughter just cleaned the bathroom I am watching the carol service on BBC2 from Kings I am really in the mood now just need a bath a quick sherry sparkly clothes on and my lovely friend Vicki is picking us up so I don't have to drive HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE I have really enjoyed being a member of the AB

[partyanimal]

Yep, prepared all the veg, am also watching bbc2, then out later for a couple of pints. merry Christmas.

[Lindylou]

'Cors you can!! Have prepared everything, including cranberry sauce, bread sauce, apple sauce, goose, turkey, spuds (for roasting and mashing), parsnips, spiced red cabbage, sprouts, cauli, broccilli, mangetout, sweetcorn, carrots, etc. etc. Even made the gravy! No wonder I need a lie-down......

[Chloe636]

Wow - that's preparation for you!

Thanks for the advice everyone. I've just finished, potatoes, sprouts, carrots and parsnips, all washed, chopped and ready to go.

I feel a lot better knowing I don't have to do all that rushing tomorrow! I might do this every year now!

Thanks again and I shope you all have a lovely Christmas and a wondeful dinner!

[zimzam]

Well its 3am and all my veg is prepared and all ready for the cooking. I always prepare veg the night before but its unusual for me to stay up quite so late. In doing so I think I have missed Santa (because I was naughty and was not asleep with my beak under wing and head under blanket) I may as well start cooking and nap on the sofa at this rate. At least the grub is prepared and right now rotting in saucepans.