Yorkshire puddings weren’t always a side dish…

They were the starter.

A clever way to fill everyone up before the main meal —
so less meat was needed.

Simple. Filling. Strategic.

It’s the kind of thinking we’ve lost a bit over time.

And maybe worth bringing back.

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https://athomewithmrse.com/2026/04/14/how-our-grandparents-made-food-stretch-without-feeling-deprived/