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Yorkshire puddings
Make Aunt Bessie’s Yorkshire puddings your go-to for all your festive entertaining – from parties to your Christmas roast and even Boxing Day – here are some clever ideas for you
Written by Hayley Shedden
Christmas is all about food and entertaining – having friends over for nibbles and drinks on Christmas Eve, hosting all your family on the big day itself, throwing a big New Year’s party… the list could go on. Naturally, you’ll want all the food to be crowd-pleasingly delicious and as easy as possible to prep.
That’s what makes Aunt Bessie’s Yorkshire Puddings so ideal. Quick, tasty and simple to cook, there’s a wide choice so you’re sure to find a variety that’s perfect for every occasion, whether its wonderfully fluffy Bake at Home Yorkshires for Christmas Day, or versatile Yorkshire Bases for leftovers afterwards.
Of course, Yorkshire puddings are made for roasts, but there’s so much more you can do with them, making them ideal for any family dinner – whether it’s a special occasion, a Sunday roast or just a midweek meal. Take a look at these clever ideas for inspiration.
To bring out the Bessie in you
1 Smoked salmon Yorkshires
Makes 8 - Prep 5 mins plus cooling - Cook 4 mins
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cook all 8 Aunt Bessie’s Golden Yorkshires for 4 mins. In a bowl, mix together 150g crème fraîche, a handful of finely chopped dill, 1 tbsp capers and the zest and juice of ½ a lemon. Once cooked, remove the Yorkshires from the oven and allow to cool. Once cool, add a dollop of crème fraîche mixture to each and top with a small curl of smoked salmon, a sprig of dill and a little lemon zest.
2 Christmas leftover wrap
Makes 4 - Prep 5 mins - Cook 9 mins
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cook 4 Aunt Bessie’s Yorkshire Bases (alternatively you can use 4 Giant Yorkshires) for 9 mins. Once cooked, dollop a little cranberry sauce onto each, then add some little gem lettuce leaves, any leftover slices of turkey, pigs in blankets and crumbled stuffing. Top with a little mustard mayo, and freshly ground black pepper or chilli flakes.
3 Steak Yorkshires with crème fraîche
Makes 8 - Prep 5 mins - Cook 20-25 mins
Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Trim the fat off 2 sirloin steaks then cut into thin strips. Put them in a bowl then coat with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place a strip of steak on top of each of 8 Aunt Bessie’s Bake at Home Yorkshires and cook for 20-25 mins. Meanwhile, mix together 50g crème fraîche, and 1 tbsp horseradish cream. Once the Yorkshires are cooked, add a dollop of the cream mixture and sprinkle over some watercress.
4 Asian beef Yorkshires
Makes 8 - Prep 15 mins plus cooling - Cook 5 mins
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cook 8 Aunt Bessie’s Homestyle Yorkshires for 5 mins. Meanwhile, mix together 1 shredded carrot, 150g finely shredded sprouts, 3 finely sliced spring onions, 1 finely sliced red chilli, 1 tsp sesame oil, the juice of 1 lime, 1 tsp brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and a few shakes of fish sauce, then set aside. Once the Yorkshires are cooked, allow to cool slightly, fill with the slaw and top with slices of leftover roast beef and garnish with chopped fresh coriander.
5 Hoisin duck Yorkshires
Makes 8 - Prep 10 mins - Cook 26-29 mins
Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 6. Discard the fat from a 765g tin of confit duck, then place the duck joints onto a roasting tray and cook for 20-30 mins until crisp. Once cooked, remove from the oven and leave to rest. Meanwhile, bake 8 Aunt Bessie’s Yorkshire Bases (or you can use 4 Giant Yorkshires instead) for 9 mins. Once rested, shred the duck, and when the Yorkshires are cooked and not too hot to touch, add some of the duck to each one. Top with cucumber cut into matches, shredded spring onion and a drizzle of hoisin sauce. Roll up to serve.