The Christmas Menu
Here in the Germain household, we like to have a big Christmas dinner, but there’s always a debate about what we’re eating. Can ChatGPT settle it this year? I asked for Christmas dinner recommendations for a family of 5.
It suggested roast turkey, beef tenderloin, ham, roast chicken, and… lasagna? Is lasagna a Christmas thing? It’s certainly hearty enough for a cold winter’s day, but I don’t know. I told ChatGPT I’m going with the tenderloin, but I wanted some sides to go with it.
ChatGPT recommended roasted vegetables like carrots or parsnips (definitely in season), mashed potatoes, gravy, a simple green salad with a light dressing, and Yorkshire pudding. ChatGPT added, “You might also consider serving some crusty bread to mop up any leftover gravy, and don’t forget to save room for dessert!” Nice touch.
My Mom is the ultimate decider here, and she loves Yorkshire pudding so that’s promising. “Well, we’re having whatever piece of meat your father bought at Costco, which may or may not be beef tenderloin,” my Mom said. “I was already thinking about Yorkshire pudding and roasted vegetables, but I don’t know about the salad.”
Looks like Mom was way ahead of the AI, but not a bad prediction on ChatGPT’s part.
