"LIMEYNO1" > wrote in message
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> I am going to be making the 2 recipes below as well as ham.
>
> Is there any way I can get away with not having to cook it all on
Christmas
> day?

> Turkey Ballentine

Various "small" fixings can be prepared prior to the day, stuffing, gravies,
etc..

> Helen's Roast Beef

The roast could be cooked prior, and warmed on the feast day. Actually,
depending on the texture, some people prefer roast beef more on the second
day.