As Christmas lunch approaches the
family will wait in anticipation for the main event, a juicy and (hopefully) beautifully
cooked turkey. Enjoyed with roast potatoes, vegetables aplenty, stuffing and of
course lashings of gravy, the best meal of the year for many of us!
However,
a recent report by technology firm Smarter shockingly indicated that families
will chuck £1.72billion worth of food and drink this Christmas. As food lovers,
we think it’s such a shame to throw away food that’s just waiting to be
reimagined and enjoyed once more. With that
thought in mind, this week we’re turning our thoughts to leftovers, the days after
Christmas and the tasty treats that will fill them.
We’ve seen a trend for festive
thriftiness recently with greats such as Nigella Lawson and Jamie Oliver making
time in their Christmas specials to share leftover recipe ideas. A favourite of
ours came from the naked chef himself who created a Turkey Risotto on his show
this week. Full of flavour and easy too, you can check out Jamie’s recipe
yourself here, pop in store to
pick up the risotto rice you will need as well as other ingredients. Nigella
enjoys a Turkey Pilaff with pomegranate and dill. This quirky recipe will love the
addition of delicious Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil
available here at Hunters of Helmsley.
Forgotten sprouts, carrots
and mash can also be reinvigorated by simply frying up into an old favourite of
bubble and squeak! If you’re done with traditional tastes and are looking for
something slightly unusual, add a splash of fresh orange juice to a turkey curry
- delicious!
As well as paying homage to
the more creative recipes we wanted to give special mention to the traditional
favourite of all turkey leftovers - the Christmas sandwich! We carry a range of
freshly baked breads in store that will be just perfect as the base to your
very own masterpiece. Add Hunters of Helmsley Hot and Spicy Chutney to really
make that sarnie sizzle!
Alongside leftovers, it can also
be nice to bring something new to the table, especially if you have a house
full of hungry guests. Cheese is a guaranteed crowd pleaser and our selection really
is something! Whether you’re seeking a smooth and creamy Wensleydale or a bold and confident Yorkshire Blue we will
have what you’re looking for. If pastry will please the whole family choose
from our selection of traditional Pork Pies, Slow Roast Pork and
Ampleforth Abbey Cider pies and sausage rolls – many with an unusual twist to
make them extra special. No soggy pastry and tasteless sausage meat here!
After
all of that you might be tempted to enjoy something sweet. Try mixing the last
few spoonful’s of your Christmas pudding with melted dark chocolate, a splash
of amaretto and a sprinkle of cinnamon before wrapping it in filo pastry. Pop
it in the oven until crisp and serve with Brymors Dairy Ice-cream, super easy
and oh so tasty!
Happy
Christmas!
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