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GOOD LIVING JUNE 2019

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My dad runs a tight ship when it comes to holidays. He used to ration me and my sister to one tiny duffel bag when we went away – whether two days or two weeks, it never changed. Packing filled us with fear and we felt Sarah Thom judged if the zip was half closed or something had to sit Asda Editor on the back seat. Not only was the car packed with military precision but we had to leave at the exact time Dad stated – he’d sit in the car with the engine running if we didn’t hit the deadline. I have fond memories of these holidays – the days spent in the pool and the evenings around the barbecue were the perfect way to pass the hours. Looking back at photos has also reinvigorated my love for the ‘uniform’ any serious camper donned in the early 90s: the shell suit. Not too great around open flames, it was ideal for an early morning dash to the shower block! Whether garden-hopping or island-hopping, I hope you have as much fun creating your own holiday memories as I’ve had recalling mine.

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Contents

FOOD 11 Smokin’ with the Hang Fire girls Thrilling grilling, southern States style, with queens of barbecue Sam and Shauna 18 Ultimate BBQ guide Looking for a new barbecue? Check out our round-up of the best 21 Quick pickles How to turn your leftover veg into tangy preserves 24 Rainbow brights Bake Off ’s Briony creates a showstopping layer cake 27 4 ways with aubergines Whip up delicious dishes with this versatile veg 31 Super salads Summer dishes full of ﬂavour HEARST Editor Hannah Barr Food editor Gregor McMaster Art director Alex Nicholas Art editors Natalie Williams, Jack Cunningham Senior designer Ellie Palmer Workﬂow director Rob Buxton Deputy chief sub editor Sue Sharrock Senior sub editor Gwennan Thomas Features writer Harriette Casey Food assistant Vanessa Graham

Digital content editor Sarah Alcock Digital content producer Bobbie Edsor Head of client services Kirsty Ware Group account director Lorna East Junior account director Hannah Gee Production director Nafeesa Yousuf Senior production manager Annaliza Dowding Senior fashion writer Rebecca Shepherd Account executive Chloe Patmore

38 How to… poach the perfect egg Food Editor Gregor gives his guide 41 Make it… Our new series of easy recipes for all your needs 51 One basket, 5 meals Midweek dishes to feed four people – and all for less than £30 56 Can-do cooking Blogger and author Jack Monroe is backing the Asda Fight Hunger Create Change programme 61 ‘I cooked one of my best campﬁre meals with President Obama’ Bear Grylls’ recipe for easy, tasty ﬁsh parcels LIVING 6 Happily ever after Our wish-list Disney buys 8 #Lovefood Foodie news ASDA Editor Sarah Thom Good Living content and social media manager Hana Rathyal Good Living content planners Ellice Williams, Jo Shaw Good Living content coordinator Kelly Ward ADVERTISING Nicola Brame For sales enquiries, please contact nicola.brame@ asda.co.uk

63 ‘Camping inspired my love of the wild’ Tales of nights under canvas 66 To Dad, with love Perfect gifts to say Happy Father’s Day 98 My foodie life TV’s Alison Hammond talks MasterChef and making up recipes HEALTH 93 Time to talk Four men open up about mental health issues

summer GUIDE Turn to p73 for 14 pages of holiday tips, packing hacks and fashion and beauty must-haves

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TIME FOR TEA

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Little ones will love being their favourite character while in bed! Cinderella single duvet set, £15

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This cute character will make your living space fit for a king. Simba cushion, £8

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CUTE ’N’ QUACKERS Nothing says summertime fun like this sweet co-ord. Daisy Duck top and shorts set, from £8

FINE DINING

What could be better than sharing lunch with Woody and his pals? Toy Story snack pot, £1.50; cup and straw, £3

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MOVIE NIGHT

Get the popcorn in and secure your space on the sofa for a nostalgic screening of one of these classic Disney DVDs. The Jungle Book DVD; The Lion King DVD; Beauty and the Beast DVD, £10 each

TOTAL GENIUS!

Grant youngsters’ wishes with this fun, colourful tee. Aladdin Genie T-shirt**, £4

A REAL BEAUTY This cheery cushion will be just your cup of tea. Chip cushion, £8

CUTE SUITS

Playtime is always fun when Minnie is around. Minnie Mouse playsuits, from £9 (2-pack)

PARTY PIECE

This sensational sponge cake will be the star of any celebration. Cinderella cake, £12

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Kit kids out in this cool top for a look that’s out of this world. Toy Story Alien T-shirt†, from £4

JUST LIKE JASMINE Make it magical with this dazzling outfit – carpet not included! Kids’ Jasmine costume, from £14

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FOOD EDITOR GREGOR SHARES THE LATEST FOODIE NEWS

BEST OF THE SEASON VINE TOMATOES

TOP TIP Put fridge-cold tomatoes on a sunny windowsill to warm up a little before serving

‘You say tomato – I say tomatoes on the vine. And for aromatic, intense sweetness, go for a baby plum or cherry tomato variety. I like to let the flavour do the talking and simply slice and season with a grind of black pepper before I tuck in. You can also drizzle them with olive oil, then roast on the vine until the skins blister and they burst open. Serve as a side, in an easy pasta sauce or as a topping for sourdough toast. Small and mighty, their juicy sweetness and vibrant colour can also transform traybakes, sarnies and savoury tarts. They pair very nicely with soft cheeses, too, such as feta or ricotta, along with a sprinkling of dried oregano or marjoram. Or serve with sliced mozzarella and fresh basil leaves for a classic Italian Caprese salad. And that’s how we say tomato!’

SEASIDE STAPLE ‘If you’re licking your lips at the thought of crispy, fluffy chips and golden battered fish, mark 7 June in your diary – it’s National Fish & Chip Day. Across the country, chip shops, pubs and restaurants will be celebrating this iconic British double-act by offering special deals and highlighting the importance of choosing sustainable fish*. And there’s something for everyone as many chippies now offer gluten-free, halal or vegan options. If you’re making your own, remember to rest the batter in the fridge until you need it, and ensure the oil you use is piping hot when you fry the fish. Then bring out the malt vinegar, mayo and ketchup and dig in!’ 8 | ASDA.COM

Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. *For information on eating sustainable fish, as certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), visit msc.org/what-you-can-do/eat-sustainable-seafood

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Outdoor kitchen

‘When you’re on Plan ahead Ozark Trail and pack handy a family camping Cookware Set, £20 pasta sauces, salad adventure, you can’t dressings and beat an al fresco feast spice mixes – whether it’s fluffy scrambled eggs for breakfast or a homemade hot meal after a day on the beach, you’ll be glad to have this set of four camping pans. Made from anodised aluminium, they are lightweight, durable, easy to clean and nest together for storage in a mesh bag to save space.’

Make entertaining easy with this super platter, offering a choice of tasty favourites. Perfect for teas, picnics, parties, buffets and feeding a crowd. Asda 20-Piece Sandwich Platter, £6 (1,019g; 59p/100g)

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‘Pre-cut fresh herbs are an easy way to add flavour and decoration to dishes – but they’ll wilt without TLC. Snip stem-ends off herbs such as mint, parsley and coriander, put them in a jar of water, loosely cover with a plastic bag, then store in the fridge. Basil should be kept at room temperature. Alternatively, dunk tired herbs in ice water for 10 minutes to refresh. Pat dry with kitchen roll, then store in an airtight container or zip-seal bag and use within two days.’

Unicorn fans will leap for joy when these cute crumpets pop up from the toaster like magic. Serve piping hot with butter and honey as a teatime treat. Asda Unicorn Crumpets, £1 (4-pack; 25p each)

Page turner ‘Looking to eat well and treat your taste buds? Look no further. From breakfasts and midweek meals to fakeaways and sweet treats, the debut book based on the UK’s most-visited food blog, Pinch of Nom, has everything you need. It’s had the biggest single-week sales of any non-fiction book since records began – so if you’re not already in on the Nom phenomenon, check it out.’ Pinch Of Nom: 100 Slimming Home-Style Recipes by Kate Allinson and Kay Featherstone, £10

This lightly spiced salad with wild rice, sumptuous jumbo raisins, chickpeas and parsley is perfect for lunch or a summer picnic – and it’s vegan. Asda Middle Eastern Rice Salad, £1.65 (270g; 61p/100g) or 2 for £3 ASDA.COM | 9

Foodd SMOKIN’' with the Hang Fire girls Queens of barbecue Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn, aka the Hang Fire girls, share their delicious southern State-style e recipes

ummer is well and truly here and what better way to celebrate the warmer weather than to lay on a mouth-watering barbecue feast for your nearest and dearest. We teamed up with Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn, barbecue

chefs an nd authors of The Hang Fire Cookboo ok, for their tips for a smokin’ spread. ‘There’s something wonderffully primal about fire,’ says Sam m. ‘It draws people in for warmth and food – then you throw some aw wesome flavours on that

and you have a party! Plus, because barbecuing is all about preparation, you can do 90% of it in advance, meaning there’s more time to spend with your guests.’ Turn over for Sam and Shauna’s tempting barbecue recipes, sides and top tips… ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK | 11

Cola hot wings

‘Chicken wings are always popular and this tasty recipe is super-easy to make.’

SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR 5 MINS, PLUS MARINATING PRICE PER SERVING £1.22

MEAT PREP ‘Marinatin ng meat for severral ho ours – or the night befo ore – will help to lock k in tenderness and moisture e and prevent it drying out. Remember, you shou uld always oil the e meat and vegetables rather th han the barbecue e grate itsself – fire and oiil can be a dangerouss combination.’

● 12-15 chicken wings FOR THE COLD BRINE ● 2 x 330ml cans cola (not low-cal) ● 3tbsp hot pepper sauce ● 1tsp onion powder ● 4 cloves garlic, peeled ● 1tbsp fine sea salt ● 1tsp cracked black pepper FOR THE RUB ● 100g Yardbird Rub (see recipe, right) ● 2tsp cayenne pepper ● Oil, for rubbing FOR THE COLA BARBECUE SAUCE ● 330ml can cola (not low cal) ● 300g ketchup ● 1tbsp tomato purée ● 6tbsp Worcestershire sauce ● 1tbsp hot pepper sauce ● 1tbsp smoked paprika ● 1½tsp onion powder ● 1½tsp garlic powder ● 1tsp coarsely ground black pepper

1 In a large bowl, whisk the ingredients for the cold brine together until combined. Add the chicken wings and stir to make sure they are well covered. Cover with clingfilm and leave in the fridge to marinate for 3-5 hrs. 2 Discard the marinating liquid and pat the wings dry with kitchen towel. In a bowl, mix together the Yardbird Rub and cayenne pepper then put in a shaker. (Store any leftover Yardbird Rub in an airtight jar to use another 12 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

time.) Rub the wings with a little oil and sprinkle liberally with the rub mixture. Leave in the fridge until you’re ready to grill. 3 Preheat your grill to low to medium. Put the chicken wings on the grate over indirect heat and cook for 30 mins. 4 Meanwhile, put the ingredients for the cola barbecue sauce in a pan and whisk over a high heat for a few minutes, until the mixture comes to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 mins until thickened. 5 Pour ⅓ of the cola sauce into a small bowl and set aside. Transfer the rest to a jar and allow to cool completely before storing in the fridge for another time; it will keep for up to 1 month. 6 After the wings have been cooking for 30 mins, brush with the cola sauce then close the lid of the barbecue. Cook for 10-15 mins to allow the cola glaze to set. 7 Test the chicken is cooked through – the juices should run clear when a skewer is inserted into the thickest part of the wing. Transfer to a plate and serve with the remaining cola barbecue sauce for dipping. Energy

Each 283g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

High

1,634kJ 16.7g 391kcal Med

20%

24%

4.5g 26.3g 2.72g 23%

Med

29%

45%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 577kJ/138kcal

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Sure-fire slaw

‘Fresh and crunchy, this makes a great side.’

SERVES 6 READY IN 30 MINS, PLUS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING 62p ● 1 kg white cabbage,

finely sliced

● 3 carrots, grated ● 1 medium white onion,

halved and finely sliced

● ½ red pepper and

½ yellow pepper, deseeded and diced ● 4 spring onions, finely sliced ● 3tbsp finely chopped coriander, plus sprigs to garnish ● 3tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley FOR THE SLAW CURE ● Juice 1 lemon ● 1tsp fine sea salt ● 1tsp white sugar FOR THE DRESSING ● 50g mayonnaise ● 3tbsp buttermilk or soured cream ● 3tbsp American mustard ● 1tsp soft light brown sugar

YARDBIRD RUB

● 3tbsp garlic granules ● 3tbsp paprika ● 2tbsp white sugar ● 2tbsp dried rosemary ● 2tbsp dried oregano ● 2tbsp English mustard powder ● 2tbsp coarsely ground black pepper ● 2tbsp celery salt ● 2tbsp fennel seeds ● 1tsp turmeric

1 Put the cabbage, carrots and white onion in a bowl, add the ingredients for the slaw cure and mix well. Cover and chill for 2-3 hrs or overnight. Drain and discard any liquid. 2 In a bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and season with black pepper. 3 Add the peppers and spring onions to the ‘cured’ veg and mix well. Stir in the herbs and dressing. Chill for 1 hr; mix and serve garnished with coriander. 2 of your 5-a-day

Each 311g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

Energy 742kJ 177kcal

7.5g

0.6g 15.9g 1.49g

11%

Low

Med

18%

25%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 238kJ/57kcal

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Aloha Boyo grilled lamb kebabs

‘These delicious kebabs are a fabulous fusion of Welsh and Hawaiian influences.’ SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR, PLUS MARINATING PRICE PER SERVING £2.96

● Butcher’s Selection

Boneless Lamb Shoulder (typically 1.1kg) FOR THE MARINADE ● 3 cloves garlic, chopped ● ¼ small leek, chopped ● 1 red chilli, chopped ● ½ thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and chopped ● 250ml fresh pineapple juice ● 50ml dark soy sauce ● 3tbsp sesame oil ● Juice ½ lime FOR THE KEBABS ● 2tbsp soft light brown sugar ● 50g unsalted butter ● 1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored and flesh cut into 5cm cubes ● Vegetable oil, for brushing FOR THE SAUCE ● Small bunch coriander, chopped ● Small bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped ● 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped ● Zest and juice ½ lime ● 100ml olive oil ● 2tbsp cider vinegar TO GARNISH ● Vine tomatoes, lime wedges and coriander 1 Cut the lamb into 5cm cubes. Put the marinade ingredients in a food processor, season with black pepper and blend until smooth. Put the marinade and lamb in a ziplock bag or lidded plastic container. Massage or stir the 14 | ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK

marinade around the lamb, making sure the meat is well covered. Leave in the fridge for 3-5 hrs, or overnight for a stronger flavour. 2 To make the kebabs, remove the lamb from the fridge and pour the marinade into a pan. Bring to the boil over a medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer for 10 mins or until the liquid has reduced by half. Add the sugar and butter and stir through until dissolved. 3 Now take 6 bamboo or metal skewers. (If using bamboo, pre-soak them in water for a few hours or overnight – this will stop them burning.) Thread the lamb and pineapple on to the skewers, alternating meat and fruit. 4 Preheat your grill to hot, making sure the coals are white if using charcoal. Brush the kebabs with a little oil. For medium-rare lamb, grill for 3 mins on each side, brushing with marinade as you turn them. If you like your lamb more well done, add another minute per side. 5 Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Arrange the kebabs on a plate and garnish with the tomatoes, lime and coriander. Drizzle the sauce on top or serve on the side for dipping. Energy

Each 355g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

28%

56%

11%

2,362kJ 39.1g 12.8g 17.4g 0.67g 564kcal High High Low Low

64%

19%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 665kJ/159kcal

Aloha Boyo grilled lamb kebabs

VEG OUT ‘When cookin ng veg such as peppers, courgettes, sq quash or red d oniion on the barbecue e, stick to just one type of vegetable on each skewerr. Diffferent vegetables need different cooking g times, so barbecuing separately makes sure they cook evenly. When done, simply slide them m off the skewers and mix together fo or a beautiful grilled vegetable salad.’

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Mai Thai chicken thighs

‘Thigh meat lends itself to barbecue because it doesn’t dry out as quickly as breast meat.’

SERVES 10 READY IN 2 HRS 30 MINS, PLUS MARINATING PRICE PER SERVING 80p ● 10–12 bone-in, skin-on

chicken thighs FOR THE MARINADE ● Juice 1 lime ● Juice 1 medium orange ● 100ml pineapple juice ● 2tbsp Thai fish sauce ● 50ml sesame oil ● 50g soft light brown sugar ● 1tbsp sweet chilli sauce ● 2tbsp chopped fresh ginger ● 10 cloves garlic, sliced ● 2 long red chillies, sliced lengthways ● 5 spring onions, sliced ● Small bunch Thai or regular basil, chopped FOR THE BASTING MIXTURE ● Juice 1 lime ● 125ml groundnut oil ● 2tbsp soft light brown sugar ● 1tbsp soft dark brown sugar FOR SMOKING ● Apple, pear, cherry, birch, alder or beech wood will work well 1 Use a sharp knife to trim away any extra-fatty parts from the chicken thighs. Put in a large zip-seal bag. 2 Whizz the marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender, pour into the bag and massage the marinade all over the chicken. Push out as much air as possible and seal the bag. Put in the fridge to marinate overnight. 3 The next day, combine the ingredients for the basting mixture in a small

NO SMOKER? NO PROBLEM! ‘You can coo ok these thighs in the oven. Simply follow the recipe up untiil you put them in the smo oker. Preheat your oven to 180C C. Place the thighs on a wire rack over a roasting tin and cook for 45–50 minutes, basting once during the final 15 minutes. Make sure that the internal tempera ature of the chicken reaches 75C on an instant-read thermometer before serving.’

bowl and set aside while you prepare your smoker. 4 Set up your grill for indirect heat and maintain the temperature at 108C. With the wood smoking, place the chicken on the grills, away from the coals and close the lid. Cook for a total of 2 hrs, basting the chicken with your basting mixture every 20 mins over the final 1 hr 30 mins. Shortly before it’s time to serve the thighs, crisp the skins up over the coals and check that the internal temperature of the meat reads 75C on an instantread thermometer. Take off the heat and rest for 5-10 mins before serving. Energy

Each 106g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

1,069kJ 18.0g 255kcal Med

13%

26%

3.9g

5.7g 0.56g

20%

Med

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,008kJ/241kcal

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Words: Harriette Casey. Photographs: Vinny Whiteman. Styling: Luis Peral. Food styling: Cate Dixon

Mai Thai chicken thighs

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Maque choux

‘For us, this Louisiana corn dish is an essential barbecue side – it has all those beautiful Creole ﬂavours.’

Words: Harriette Casey. Photographs: Vinny Whiteman. Stylling: Luis Peral. Food styling: Cate Dixon

SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.47

FOR THE CAJUN SEASONING ● 5tbsp paprika ● 2tbsp onion powder ● 2tbsp garlic powder ● 2tbsp dried oregano ● 1tbsp dried thyme ● 1tsp black pepper ● 1tsp cayenne pepper ● 1tsp chilli flakes FOR THE MAQUE CHOUX ● 6 fresh corn on the cob ● 1tbsp unsalted butter ● 1 medium onion, diced ● 2 celery sticks, diced ● ½tsp fresh thyme leaves ● ½ red pepper and ½ green pepper, deseeded and diced ● 125ml double cream ● 3 spring onions, chopped ● 2tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley ● 1tbsp chopped coriander 1 Mix together all the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning in a bowl or, for an extra-fine powder, blitz in a blender. Transfer to an airtight jar and set aside. 2 Grill the corn cobs over charcoal, or cook under a medium grill, turning frequently, for 15 mins or until golden all over. 3 Melt the butter in a heavybased pan over a medium heat until starting to foam. Add the onion, celery, thyme and peppers, then cook over a medium-low heat, stirring, for 10 mins or until soft. Using a sharp knife, 16 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

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slice the corn kernels off the cobs as close to the core as possible, cutting away from you and into the pan. Cook for a further 5 mins. 4 Add 2tbsp of the Cajun seasoning and stir through – keep the rest in the jar to use next time and in other recipes. Stir in the cream, season with freshly ground

black pepper, lower the heat and cook for a further 10–15 mins, stirring, until thickened and reduced. 5 Blitz a ladleful of the mixture in a blender until smooth, then return to the pan along with the

spring onions, parsley and coriander. Cook for 5 mins, season with black pepper and serve immediately. Energy 886kJ 212kcal

11%

Each 196g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

15.5g 8.4g

5.3g 0.04g

22%

Med

42%

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 452kJ/108kcal

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Ultimate Get set for summer with the Hang Fire girls’ roundup of the best barbecue buys

BEST FOR… GET UP AND GO Uniflame Portable Festival Grill*, £18 ‘Perfect for when you’re out and about, whether camping or on a picnic, this small barbecue is easy to carry and doesn’t need much fuel. Great for quick-and-easy veggie kebabs or a few steaks.’

SET UP

‘Before you u lightt you ur barrbecue, organiise itt for two-zon ne grillling by y putting coalss on one half of the grill on nly. If the food starts to o char, move it off the dire ect heat and onto the no-ccharrcoal side. If you cllose the lid, everything will keep cooking even if it’s not right over the e fla ame.’

TEMPP CHECKK

‘Want to make sure tha at meat is cooked d all the way y through witho out cutting itt open? Get an instant-read d thermometerr. Different kin nds of meat, such as chicken, lamb and steak, are all don ne at different temperatures, and using a therm mometer will take the guesssw work out of barbe ecuing g an nd help you to get itt right every tim me.’ 18 | ASDA.COM

BEST FOR… SPUR OF THE MOMENT Uniflame 55cm Family Kettle Barbecue, £39 ‘This is the barbecue you can whip out quickly if the sun appears – it’s compact, easy to use and you don’t need a lot of charcoal to get it hot. It’s versatile, too. You can grill as usual or pop the lid down for slow cooking.’ Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. *In store only. **Online only.

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BEST FOR… LOW AND SLOW Uniflame Classic 60cm American Grill, £79 ‘This sturdy model is great for slow-cook smoking. The handy temperature gauge and heightadjustable grill lets you monitor the temperature without having to open the lid. Plus, the access door means you don’t have to move the grills to add charcoal.’ BEST FOR… A CROWD Uniflame Select 5-burner, Side and Rotisserie Gas Grill**, £329 ‘If you’re planning a big barbecue with friends, this is the grill for you. It lets you do lots of different things at the same time, such as grilling meat while cooking beans on the side burner. Plus, the impressive rotisserie is ideal for a whole chicken – or even a few at once.’

As told to: Harriette Casey. Photographs: Vinny Whiteman

EASY CLEAN

‘Don’t wait age es after cooking before e cleaning your grill. The greasse and debris come offf pretty easily with a clea anin ng brush when it’s wa arm. Then, when your barbecue ha as cooled down co ompletely y, remove the ashe es and wipe the lid and botttom of the grill with kitchen roll.’

BBQ tool kit

All the gear you need to make sure your barbecue is a roaring success…

Silicone basting brushes*, £1.29 (2-pack)

Barbecue tools 3-piece set, £6

Burger and meat rack*, £2.50 Grill brush*, (22cm), £1 Meat thermometer, £1.50

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Create crunchy, tangy, no-hassle preserves from leftover veg and spices – and open the door to reducing your food waste PICKLING MADE EASY Choose your spices, vinega ar and veg, then follow these steps for perfect preservess 1 Toast a spoonful of dry spices in a pan for 2-3 mins until they release their aroma. 2 For the liquid, add equal amou unts by volume of sugar, vinegar, wa ater and a pinch sea salt to the pan. Simmer for 2-3 mins until the salt and sugar dissolve. 3 Put your choice of chopped or sliced veg and flavourings in a sterilise ed jar (see p22). Pour over the pickling liquid and spices to cover the veg – top p up with a splash of boiling water if ne eeded. 4 Seal the jar with the lid, leave to cool fully, then refrigerate overnight before serving. Store in the fridg ge for up to 2 weeks.

For a standard jam jar you will need about 8tbsp each of sugar, vinegar and water

Pickled red onions

1 DRY SPICE ● Black peppercorns 2 FOR THE VINEGAR ● Caster sugar ● Red wine vinegar ● Pinch sea salt 3 VEG & HERBS ● Small red onions,

peeled and halved

● Bay leaves ● Thyme sprigs ● Rosemary sprigs

Great with a cheese and ham sandwich or Ploughman’s lunch

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Radish & c Radish carrot arrot w with ith c cumin umin 1 DRY DRY SPICES SPICES ● Rainbow peppercorns ● Fennel seeds ● Cumin seeds 2 FOR THE VINEGAR ● Caster sugar ● White wine vinegar ● Pinch sea salt

3 VEG & FLAVOURINGS ● Radishes, quartered ● Carrots, roughly

chopped ● Garlic cloves, peeled and sliced ● Rosemary sprigs ● Twist orange peel

Cucumber & red onion with mustard seeds 1 DRY SPICES ● Coriander seeds ● Mustard seeds ● Black peppercorns 2 FOR THE VINEGAR ● Caster sugar ● White wine vinegar ● Pinch sea salt 3 VEG & HERBS ● Cucumber, halved

Veg pickle-lilli TO STERILISE A JAR…

Preheat the oven to 140C/120C Fan/Gas 1. Wash the jar in hot, soapy water, rinse well and remove any rubber seals. Put the jar in the oven on its side for 30 mins

Perfect with grilled meat or fish

1 DRY SPICES ● Mustard seeds ● Cumin seeds ● Chilli flakes 2 FOR THE VINEGAR ● Light brown sugar ● Malt vinegar ● Pinch sea salt 3 VEG & HERBS ● Cucumber, chopped ● Cauliflower, chopped ● Carrots, chopped ● Shallots, chopped ● Green beans, halved ● Garlic cloves, peeled

and sliced

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lengthways then roughly chopped ● Red onion, peeled and sliced into rings ● Dill sprigs

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Create the perfect showstopping treat for any celebration with this amazing layer cake from Bake Off’s Briony

To watch Briony decorating this cake, head to Asda’s Instagram page and click on IGTV

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Rainbow cake

SERVES 44 READY IN 2 HRS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 37p ● 500g caster sugar ● 400g Asda Best

for Baking Cakes

Briony says: ‘A simple bake that looks really impressive? What’s not to love! My brother made a rainbow cake for my birthday a few years ago, despite having never baked before, and he was so proud when he finally got to present it. This cake is really fun and colourful – and not as tricky as it looks. Plus, it’s always exciting to cut the first slice and reveal there’s a rainbow inside as well. Why not give it a go?’

BRIONY’'S TOP TIPS Mix it up ‘Using ready-made frosting just makes life a bit easier! Before you get started, put the frosting in a bowl and give it a really good mix until it’s nice and loose. If it’s still a bit stiff, add a splash of milk to help it glide.’ Make it stick ‘When assembling the cake, pop a bit of frosting on the bottom of the base cake to stick it down and stop it slipping all over the place.’

● 400g self-raising flour ● 1tsp baking powder ● 7 large eggs ● 2tbsp whole milk ● 2 of each Dr. Oetker Extra

Strong Food Colour Gel in blue, green, yellow, orange and red ● 3 x 400g Asda Vanilla Flavour Frosting

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Grease and line 5 x 20cm round sandwich tins. 2 Put 400g of the sugar, the Best for Baking Cakes, flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Crack in 5 of the eggs and add the milk. 3 Beat with an electric whisk until fluffy. Divide into 5 bowls. Add ½ tube of blue food gel to one, then repeat with the other colours. Mix gently until coloured evenly. 4 Spoon each batter into

a separate cake tin and level the tops. Bake for 18-20 mins until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool fully on wire racks. 5 Meanwhile, reduce the oven to 140C/120C Fan/ Gas 2. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. 6 Separate the remaining 2 eggs and put the whites in a large, clean bowl (save the yolks for another recipe). Beat with an electric whisk until soft peaks form. Beat in the remaining 100g sugar, a spoonful at a time, until incorporated, then beat on high until thick and glossy. 7 As shown in the images below, using a clean, wet paint brush, paint stripes of each colour of food gel up the inside of a large piping bag. Put the meringue in the bag. Cut off a 2cm hole at the end and pipe 18 meringue ‘kisses’ onto the trays. Bake

for 30 mins then turn down to 120C/100C Fan/Gas 1 and bake for a further 45 mins. Leave to cool. 8 To assemble, sandwich the layers together with frosting, starting with the blue cake on the bottom, then green, yellow, orange and red. Coat the outside in a thin layer of frosting and chill for 30 mins. 9 Reserve some frosting for the top of the cake then divide the rest between 5 bowls. Use ½ tube of each food gel to colour each one. Divide into 5 piping bags then cut off each bag 2cm from the tip. Pipe a 2cm-deep line of each icing around the cake, starting with blue on the bottom. 10 Smooth with a cake scraper or palette knife. 11 Ice the top of the cake with the reserved frosting. Top with the meringues just before serving. Energy

Each 69g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Med

1,189kJ 14.8g 284kcal High

14%

21%

5.9g 24.8g 0.33g 30%

High

28%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,724kJ/412kcal

6 STEPS TO MULTICOLOURED MERINGUES

‘The official term is kisses but I call them blobs – and making them is easier than you think!’

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Grilled aubergine steaks with tahini & feta

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Aubergines Delicious and versatile, the stars of these stunning dishes soak up flavours as they cook

Baked aubergine halves with a chorizo crumble

Aubergine rolls with a ricotta & Mediterranean veg stuffing

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Grilled aubergine steaks with tahini & feta

Cheat’s melanzane stacks

Earthy spices, sweet pom megranate and tangy feta make these ‘steaks’ a real veggie delight

This easy spin on the Italian classic melanzane Parmigiana stacks aubergines with rich tomato, gooey mozzarella and crispy breadcrumbs

SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 89p

SERVES 4 READY IN 50 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.20

1 Preheat the grill on a high setting. 2 For the marinade, mix the juice 1 lemon, 1tbsp rapeseed oil, 1tbsp Italian-style seasoning and 1 clove garlic, crushed. Season with black pepper. 3 Cut 1 aubergine into 4 thick slices lengthways. Toss in the marinade, then set aside for 10 mins. 4 Meanwhile, dry-fry 2tbsp pine nuts over a medium heat for 2-3 mins until they turn light golden. Set aside. 5 Put the aubergine slices

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Slice 3 large aubergines into 1cm-thick rounds and brush with 2tsp rapeseed oil. Heat a frying pan over a hot setting; cook in batches for 3 mins each side. 3 Mix 2 cloves garlic, finely crushed, with 430g Extra Special Soffritto Passata, 1tbsp red wine vinegar, 2tsp Italian-style seasoning and a grind of pepper. 4 On a baking tray, layer the aubergines into 4 even stacks with the passata mixture, 125g Asda Light

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Energy 702kJ 168kcal

Each 146g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

13.0g 2.6g Med

19%

13%

4.8g 0.37g Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 481kJ/115kcal

Baked aubergine halves with a chorizo crumble

Smoky chorizo, fragrant red pesto and mild, buttery olives combine for a delicious fusion of ﬂavour, ﬁnished off with a nutty crunch SERVES 4 READY IN 50 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 92p

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Mix together 100g Extra Special Spanish Chorizo, finely chopped, 2tbsp Asda Red Pesto, ½ red onion, peeled and finely chopped, 50g Asda Nocellara Olives, destoned and sliced, and 2 medium salad tomatoes, finely chopped, until combined. 3 Halve 2 aubergines lengthways and score the flesh in a 2mm-deep crisscross pattern. Arrange the halves on a large

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baking tray, with the cut sides facing up, then spread the chorizo mixture over the top of each one. Bake the aubergines for 30-35 mins until the flesh is tender. 4 Sprinkle over 20g whole hazelnuts, roughly chopped, then scatter with a handful of small basil leaves, to garnish. Serve immediately. Energy

Each 261g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,027kJ 18.8g 4.4g 245kcal Med Med

12%

27%

22%

Salt

5.7g 1.54g Low

Med

26%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 393kJ/94kcal

Mozzarella, drained and sliced, 10g pine nuts and 50g fresh fine white breadcrumbs – make sure you finish with a generous layer of breadcrumbs. Top with basil leaves and drizzle with 1tsp rapeseed oil. 5 Bake for 25 mins or until the cheese is melted and bubbling. 6 Sprinkle 10g basil, leaves torn, and another 10g pine nuts, to serve. Energy

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Each 394g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,104kJ 12.6g 264kcal Med

13%

18%

3.2g

11.0g 0.35g

16%

12%

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 280kJ/67kcal

Aubergine rolls with a ricotta & Mediterranean veg stuffing

Tender, charred aubergine, wrapped aroun nd creamy cheese, sweet peppers and tomatoes

SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 75p

1 Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. 2 Slice 2 large aubergines lengthways into strips 0.5cm thick. Heat a griddle pan on high until it smokes. Brush the aubergines with 1tbsp rapeseed oil; cook in batches for 2-3 mins on each side until char lines appear. Set aside. 3 Mix 125g Asda Ricotta, 100g frozen spinach, thawed and drained, 100g roasted red peppers (from a jar), drained and sliced, 100g cherry tomatoes, quartered, and ½ red

onion, finely chopped, until combined. Season with ground black pepper. 4 Top each aubergine slice with a little of the ricotta mixture and roll up so the ends overlap. 5 Place the rolls, join-side down on a baking tray. Bake for 20 mins. Drizzle with 1tbsp rapeseed oil and sprinkle with black pepper and 2tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley to serve. Energy

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Each 288g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

651kJ 10.1g 156kcal Med

14%

2.9g

6.6g 0.35g

15%

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 226kJ/54kcal

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on a baking tray then grill for 5 mins on each side until softened and nicely charred. 6 Stir together 1tbsp tahini and 100g fat-free natural yogurt and drizzle over the aubergine steaks. Crumble over 50g Asda Greek Feta and sprinkle on 2tbsp pomegranate seeds, the zest 1 lemon, 10g dill, chopped, and the pine nuts, to serve.

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SUPER SALADS

Create your own scrumptious summer dish with a pack of salad and a magic combination of ﬂavour-ﬁlled ingredients… Kiln roast salmon salad with cucumber yogurt dressing

Chunks of smoked salmon, earthy beetroot, peppery leaves and creamy, herby yogurt SERVES 6 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.90

1 Bring a pan of water to the boil and add 500g new potatoes, halved. Cover and simmer for 18-20 mins until tender. Add 180g trimmed fine green beans to the pan for the final 4 mins of cooking. Drain and set aside to steam dry. 2 Meanwhile, to make the

dressing, put 170g fat-free Greek-style natural yogurt, zest and juice ½ lemon, ½ clove garlic, finely crushed, and 15g dill, roughly chopped, in a bowl. Halve 1 cucumber and grate 1 half into the bowl. Mix all the dressing

ingredients together and season with freshly ground black pepper. 3 Thinly slice the other half cucumber and toss with 120g bag Asda Watercress, Spinach & Rocket Salad along with the cooked potatoes and green beans, 2 x 120g packs Asda Kiln Roasted Salmon Flakes, ½ red onion, thinly sliced, 100g radishes, sliced, 150g cooked beetroot, cubed, 10g dill, torn, and 2tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted.

Serve immediately with the cucumber yogurt dressing on the side. Energy

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Each 323g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,027kJ 9.4g 245kcal Low

12%

13%

1.3g

6.8g 0.55g

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 318kJ/76kcal

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Fried dh halloumi alloumi salad d

Savoury y halloumi with creamy avocado, nutty chickpeas and a gentle kick of garlic SERVES 6 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.06

1 Toast 20g pine nuts in a frying pan for 2-3 mins until golden. Set aside. 2 Heat 1tbsp rapeseed oil in the pan, add 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced, and 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped. Fry for 5 mins until softened. 3 Take 15g basil, separate the leaves and finely chop the stalks. Add the stalks to the pan with 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 2tbsp sun-dried tomato purée and 100ml boiling water. Fry for 5 mins until all the liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat, mix in the zest and juice ½ lemon and season with black pepper. Transfer to a bowl then wipe the pan clean. 4 Cut 225g Asda 30% Less Fat Halloumi into 5mm slices and pat dry with kitchen roll. Add to the pan and cook for 1-2 mins on each side until golden. 5 Put the halloumi in a bowl with the pine nuts, basil leaves, chickpeas, 225g vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved, and 1 avocado, sliced. Add 170g bag Asda Bistro Salad and toss. Drizzle with 3tbsp Extra Special Balsamic Vinaigrette to serve. Energy

Each 221g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

1,119kJ 16.6g 267kcal Med

13%

24%

5.1g

6.0g 1.04g

26%

Low

17%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 506kJ/121kcal

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Asda Bistro Salad, 65p* (170g; 38p/100g)

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Tortilla & salsa salad d

Sweet, crunchy shredded salad d, smoky dressing and a zesty sweetcorn and bean salsa come together for a deliciously fresh take on nachos SERVES 6 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING ÂŁ1.03

1 To make the salsa, mix together 198g tin sweetcorn in water, drained, 400g tin black beans in water, drained and rinsed, 3 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeds removed and finely chopped, 1 avocado, peeled, destoned and cubed, 4 spring onions, thinly sliced, Â˝ clove garlic, crushed, 15g coriander, finely chopped, and the zest and juice 1 lime. Season with freshly ground black pepper. 2 Put 230g bag Asda Fine Cut Salad in a bowl,

add 4tbsp Asda Smoky Buttermilk Ranch Dressing and toss to combine. Tip onto a serving platter then top with 180g bag Asda Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips and the salsa. Sprinkle over 100g Asda 30% Less Fat Mature British Cheese, grated, to serve. Energy

Each 207g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

1,299kJ 16.8g 311kcal Med

16%

24%

3.5g

5.0g 0.79g

18%

Low

13%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 628kJ/150kcal

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Chopped chicken & coleslaw salad Coleslaw made from a handy kit gives this spicy chicken and sweet potato salad extra crunch SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.53

Energy

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Each 332g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,403kJ 14.9g 335kcal Med

17%

21%

1.3g

11.3g 0.46g

13%

Low

Photographs: Toby Scott. Styling: Morag Farquhar. Food styling: Lorna Brash

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Mix 2tbsp rapeseed oil, 1tbsp chipotle chilli paste, zest and juice 1 lime and 2 cloves garlic, crushed. Season with black pepper. 3 Toss 300g Butcher’s Selection Chicken Breast Fillet Portions and 400g Scratch Cook Sweet Potato Chunks in the marinade and transfer to a baking tray. 4 Cook in the oven for 20 mins, turning over halfway, until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potato is tender. Leave to rest for 10 mins then chop the chicken into chunks, reserving the cooking juices. 5 Make the coleslaw using a 300g Asda Ranch Coleslaw Kit. Transfer to a serving dish then top with the chicken and sweet potato, 2 large pickled gherkins, roughly chopped, 3 spring onions, sliced, and 200g baby plum tomatoes, halved. To serve, sprinkle with 15g coriander, roughly chopped, and 1 green chilli (optional), thinly sliced, and drizzle with the chicken juices.

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 423kJ/101kcal

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HOW TO…

Poach the perfect egg In the ﬁrst of our new guides, Food Editor Gregor McMaster shows how to nail a cooking skill many can ﬁnd daunting

The skill

Poaching an egg that is round with no ‘wisps’ – the white should be silky and just ﬁrm enough to contain the runny, golden yolk

Poached egg on avocado toast

What can top ripe, creamy ‘avo’ on crisp toasted sourdough? A fresh poached egg, for the ultimate brunch dish… SERVES 2 READY IN 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.38

2 When the water is boiling, turn down the heat until it is barely simmering. Use a nonmetallic spoon to stir and swirl the water in one direction, so it creates a ‘whirlpool’ effect in the middle of the pan.

Energy

Each 283g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

1,895kJ 31.1g 453kcal High

23%

44%

5.9g

2.0g 0.79g

30%

Low

13%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 669kJ/160kcal

Add tender slices of smoked salmon for extra luxury

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4 Carefully scoop the poached egg from the water with a slotted spoon. Gently turn it out onto a plate lined with folded kitchen roll and leave for 1 min to absorb the excess water, then serve immediately.

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1 Fill a medium-sized pan about a quarter full with water. Bring to the boil. Meanwhile, crack an egg into a cup, ramekin or saucer. Make sure it’s as fresh as possible, so it will hold a round shape better as it cooks.

Poach 2 large eggs. Mash 2 ripe avocados, peeled and destoned, with 1tsp lime juice. Brush 2 thick slices Extra Special Sourdough Boule with 2tsp olive oil. Toast on both sides under a hot grill. Spread the mashed avocado on the toast, then top each slice with a poached egg. Season with ground black pepper and serve garnished with cress and chopped red chilli.

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There’s never been a better time to get your hands on a pack of Wall’s sausage rolls. Delicious puff pastry, Wall’s unique seasoning, and right now, two rollbacks that make these family-favourites even tastier. Whether that’s for a day out or just keeping the kids happy at home. Selected stores. Subject to availability. *Rollback price starts 6th June 2019 – ends 26th June 2019

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FROM QUICK DISHES TO FAMILY DINNERS, OUR NEW SERIES OF EASY RECIPES ARE HERE FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS

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FOR TH HE WEEKEND Che eeseburger chilli nachos

Smo oky chilli and crisp tortilla chips are topp ped with two types of melted cheese SERV VES 6 READY IN 45 MINS PRIC CE PER SERVING 82p ● 1tb bsp rapeseed oil ● 1 onion, finely diced ● 2 cloves garlic,

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● 500g pack Butcher’s

Selection British Turrkey Lean Mince (ty ypically less tha an 7% fat) ● 2tb bsp tomato purée ● 1tsp Worcestershire sau uce ● ½tssp ground cumin ● ½tssp smoked paprika ● ½tssp chilli powder (op ptional) ● 1 re educed-salt beef sto ock cube, made up to 200ml ● 180 0g bag lightly sallted tortilla chips ● 100 0g Smart Price Gra ated Cheddar & Red Leicester ● 50g Iceberg lettuce, shrredded ● 50g Asda Pickled Gh herkins, sliced ● 1 sa alad tomato, finely diced ● 50g sliced jalapeños (op ptional)

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Heat the oil in a large pan and cook ½ the onion for 5-6 mins until beginning to colour. 3 Add the garlic and the mince; cook for 5-6 mins, stirring, until browned. 4 Add the tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, paprika, chilli powder (if using) and stock. Simmer gently for 15 mins, stirring regularly. 5 Spread the tortilla chips out on a large baking tray. Spoon over the turkey chilli and sprinkle with the grated cheese. Bake in the oven for 12-15 mins until the cheese has melted. 6 To serve, top with the lettuce and sprinkle over the rest of the onion, the gherkins, diced tomato and jalapeños, if using. Energy

Each 240g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,566kJ 20.2g 5.8g 374kcal Med Med

19%

29%

Made to share Perfect for a Saturday night get-together, this dish allows everyone to help themselves – an easy way to feed all the gang

Salt

4.3g 1.30g Low

Med

22%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 653kJ/156kcal

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Make k it… itt FOR ONE

SOLO supper Treat yourself to a dining out-style meal for one with this easy dish. It all cooks in a foil parcel so there’s not much washing up either!

Bacon-wrapped cod

large sheet of foil on a baking tray and brush with the rapeseed oil. SERVES 1 READY IN 30 MINS 2 In a bowl, toss the leek and PRICE PER SERVING £5.38 courgette with the pesto and lemon juice. Season with ● 1tsp rapeseed oil ● 1 rasher smoked black pepper and heap in the ● 1 small leek, sliced streaky bacon centre of the foil. Arrange ● 1 small courgette, sliced ● 260g pack Extra the lemon slices on top. ● 1tbsp reduced-fat Special Cod Loin 3 Wrap the bacon around pesto the cod fillet. Set the fish on ● 1 lemon, ½ juiced 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ top of the lemon slices, with and ½ sliced 180C Fan/Gas 6. Lay a the bacon seam underneath.

A flavoursome fusion of delicate cod fillet, zesty, herby veg and a touch of smoky bacon

4 Fold up the sides of the foil and crimp to seal into a parcel. Bake for 20 mins, until the fish is tender and flaky and the vegetables are cooked. Transfer to a plate and season with black pepper to serve. Energy

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Each 478g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,540kJ 14.3g 368kcal Low

18%

20%

Salt

3.3g

1.53g

17%

26%

Low

Med

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 322kJ/77kcal

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Make k it… itt IN 20 MINS Quick chicken Thai green curry

An aromatic dish bursting with sweet coconut, fiery red chilli and refreshing lime leaf flavours SERVES 2 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.90 ● 1tsp rapeseed oil ● 243g Extra Special Thai

Green Curry Meal Kit

● 250g Butcher’s

Selection British Chicken Diced Breast ● 180g Grower’s Selection Trimmed Fine Beans ● 200g Frozen for Freshness Sliced Mixed Peppers ● 250g pouch Asda Micro Basmati Rice

1 Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan on a high setting. Add the curry paste from the kit and fry for 30 secs until fragrant. 2 Add the chicken and cook for 3 mins until browned.

Stir in the beans, peppers and coconut milk from the kit. Simmer for 8-10 mins. 3 Heat the rice according to the pack instructions. 4 Add the herbs from the kit to the curry, stir and cook for 3-5 mins. Serve with the rice. Energy

Each 563g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,191kJ 18.6g 11.8g 524kcal Med High

26%

27%

59%

Salt

9.6g 1.29g Low

11%

Low

22%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 389kJ/93kcal

Curry favourS Want a date-night dinner that’s cooked in no time? A ready-to-go spice kit and pouch of microwave rice make this so speedy

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Make k it… itt LIGHTER Extra veg and lentils give this family favourite a lower-fat twist SERVES 8 READY IN 1 HR 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 77p

l 1tbsp rapeseed oil l 500g Butcher’s Selection Lean Beef Mince (typically less than 5% fat)

l 3 cloves garlic, crushed l 300g Frozen for Freshness Vegetable Base Mix l 100g red lentils, rinsed

l 2tbsp tomato purée l 1tbsp dried oregano l 1 reduced-salt beef stock cube, made up to 300ml l 400g tin chopped tomatoes l 15g basil, leaves torn l 500ml skimmed milk l 2tbsp cornflour l Pinch nutmeg (optional) l 75g Asda 50% Less

CUTTING THE FAT Using lighter versions of key ingredients and replacing some of the mince with lentils means less fat, same great taste

Fat Mature Grated British Cheese l 200g dried lasagne sheets 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. 2 Heat the oil in a large pan on medium and cook the mince until browned. 3 Stir in the garlic, frozen veg mix, lentils, tomato purée and oregano, then fry for 2-3 mins. Add the stock and tomatoes, then simmer for 20 mins or until the sauce thickens. Top up with a little hot water if needed. Stir in ½ the basil. 4 For the white sauce, stir a little of the milk into the cornflour to make a paste. Heat the rest of the milk in a pan until almost simmering then stir in the paste. Season with black pepper and the nutmeg, if using, and heat gently, stirring, until thickened – don’t let it boil. Stir in the cheese until melted, then remove from the heat. 5 Put ½ the mince in a 30cm x 20cm baking dish and spread out. Top with ½ the lasagne then ½ the white sauce. Repeat with the rest of the mince and lasagne, ending with white sauce. 6 Bake for 40-50 mins until the pasta has cooked and the top is golden brown. Sprinkle with the rest of the basil before serving. Energy

2 of your 5-a-day

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Each 308g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,379kJ 8.0g 330kcal Low

17%

11%

2.2g

6.2g 0.59g

11%

Low

10%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 448kJ/107kcal

Photographs: Maja Smend. Styling: Rob Merrett. Food styling: Emily Jonzen

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On balance Our Good & Balanced ready meals are perfect for fresh summer dining

reshen up your flavours this summer with our delicious Good & Balanced range. These carefully crafted meals are low in fat, high in key elements such as protein or fibre, and at least one of your 5-a-day. From spicy Thai curries to succulent prawn linguine, the dishes are bursting with goodness and contain no artificial colours or flavours – ideal for a lighter lunch or al fresco summer dining.

Sweet prawns plus cherry tomatoes equals a low-fat pasta. Good & Balanced Spinach & Prawn Linguine, £2.80 (380g; 74p/100g)

Rich in protein, this chicken noodle dish makes a tasty lunch. Good & Balanced Spicy Chicken Satay, £2.80 (380g; 74p/100g) 48 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

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High in fibre, this veggie falafel treat comes with cous cous and black quinoa. Good & Balanced Butternut Squash Falafel, £3 (380g; 79p/100g)

Chicken chunks in a fiery sweet and sour sauce – and 1 of your 5-a-day. Good & Balanced Firecracker Chicken & Fragrant Rice, £2.80 (380g; 74p/100g)

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This kebab and fruity cous cous dish is high in protein, low in fat. Good & Balanced Spiced Lamb Kofta, £3 (380g; 79p/100g)

Spice things up with prawns and veg in a coconut sauce. Good & Balanced King Prawn & Coconut Laksa, £2.80 (380g; 74p/100g)

A protein-packed meal of tender chicken in a spicy sauce. Good & Balanced Chicken Katsu Curry and Rice, £3 (380g; 79p/100g)

Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Photograph shows serving suggestions. It is important to eat a varied and balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle

This tasty veggie pasta provides 2 of your 5-a-day. Good & Balanced Cheese Ravioli & Spinach, £2.80 (380g; 74p/100g)

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SHOPPING LIST

One basket…

meals

Create five delicious family dishes from one basket of shopping – and all for £30* or less

TUESDAY

Spinach & cherry tomato omelette, p53

THURSDAY

Mixed pepper & rocket pan-fried gnocchi, p55

MONDAY

Creamy green veg pasta, p52

WEDNESDAY

Chicken & mixed pepper fajitas, p54

FRIDAY

Piri piri sweet potato, sausage & sweetcorn bake, p55

FRESH VEGETABLES ■ 1 bunch Grower’s Selection Spring Onions ■ 1 bulb Grower’s Selection Garlic ■ 180g pack Asda Mild Baby Spinach ■ 1 Grower’s Selection Lemon ■ 160g pack Grower’s Selection Sugarsnap Peas ■ 150g pack Grower’s Selection Asparagus ■ 1 pack Grower’s Selection Red Chillis ■ 25g pack Grower’s Selection Chives ■ 325g pack Grower’s Selection Cherry Tomatoes ■ 2 x 60g packs Asda Strong Wild Rocket ■ 300g pack Asda Creamy Coleslaw Kit with Mayonnaise ■ 1 Grower’s Selection Large Avocado ■ 25g pack Grower’s Selection Coriander ■ 1 Grower’s Selection Lime ■ 2 Grower’s Selection Red Onions ■ 1 pack Grower’s Selection 2 Sweet Potatoes ■ 1 pack Grower’s Selection 4 Sweetcorn Cobettes FRESH PRODUCE ■ 500g pack Asda Fresh Egg Fusilli ■ 200g pack Asda 50% Less Fat Light Original Soft Cheese ■ 100g pack Asda Grated Parmigiano Reggiano Parmesan ■ Asda 6 Large Free Range Eggs ■ 300g pack Butcher’s Selection British Chicken Breast Fillet Portions ■ 500g Asda Gnocchi ■ 400g pack Butcher’s Selection 8 Reduced Fat British Pork Sausages FROZEN ■ 600g pack Frozen for Freshness Sliced Mixed Peppers JARS & TINS ■ 190g jar Sacla Reduced Fat Tomato Pesto ■ 60g jar Asda Piri Piri Seasoning ■ Asda 8 White Mini Wraps STORE CUPBOARD ■ Rapeseed oil ■ Black pepper

*Total price is for five meals each serving four people and does not include the cost of store-cupboard staples, listed as such in the shopping list

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Easy does it

Pasta is a popular and versatile choice, and the fresh versio on is super-quick to cook. Ideal for a speedy supper or feedin ng a crowd at short notice. Asda Fresh Egg Fusilli £1.40 (500g; 28p/100g)

Food Editor Gregor says:

‘Where possible, these recipes use whole packs, but there will be a few leftovers. I love to get creative with these odds and ends, and it’s a great way to come up with new family faves. Try these ideas to start you off… ● Stir leftover piri piri seasoning with a splash of oil and the juice ½ a lemon for a marinade for chicken or salmon. ● Freeze Parmesan in a zip-seal bag; use to top pasta bakes before they go into the oven. ● Chop leftover chillis and add to Bolognese sauce for easy chilli con carne – bulk it out with a tin of red kidney beans to make it go further.’ 52 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

Creamy green veg pasta

Sweet spring veg adds freshness to this creamy pasta dish SERVES 4 READY IN 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.20

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● ¼ bunch spring

onions, finely sliced

● 2 cloves garlic,

chopped

● 80g baby spinach ● Juice and zest 1 lemon ● 500g pack fresh fusilli ● 160g sugarsnap peas,

halved lengthways

● 150g asparagus spears,

cut into 4cm pieces ● 125g Asda 50% Less Fat Light Original Soft Cheese ● 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

1 Heat the oil in a frying pan on a medium setting. Add the spring onions and garlic and fry for 3 mins. Add the spinach and cook for 5 mins to wilt, then drain off any excess liquid. Drizzle over the lemon juice. 2 Bring a pan of water to the boil then simmer the

fusilli, sugarsnap peas and asparagus for 3-4 mins until the pasta is al dente. Drain, reserving 100ml of the cooking water, then return to the pan. 3 Add the reserved cooking water, spinach mixture, lemon zest and soft cheese to the pan. Stir together to coat the pasta and veg. 4 Divide between 4 pasta bowls and sprinkle with the chilli to serve. Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 278g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

2,001kJ 10.3g 478kcal Med

24%

15%

3.6g

6.7g 0.22g

18%

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 720kJ/172kcal

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Spinach & cherry tomato omelette Cook in a ‘deep-pan’ Spanish style to serve in slices, and make with just about any veg SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 93p

● 75g Asda 50% Less Fat

Light Original Soft Cheese ● 30g grated Parmesan ● 25g chives, chopped ● ½ jar Sacla Reduced Fat Tomato Pesto ● 6 large free-range eggs, beaten ● 2tsp rapeseed oil ● 100g baby spinach ● 200g cherry tomatoes, halved ● 1 x 60g pack Asda Strong Wild Rocket 1 Preheat the grill to a medium setting. 2 Combine the soft cheese, half the Parmesan, chives and pesto; mix in the eggs. Season with black pepper. 3 Heat the oil in a mediumsized, oven-safe frying pan over a medium setting. Pour in the egg mixture, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan. Cook for 3-4 mins. 4 As the egg sets, top with the spinach and tomatoes; push into the egg. Cook for 2 mins then sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. 5 Slide the pan under the grill for 5-6 mins, until the omelette is set. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve with the rocket. Energy

Each 245g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

1,046kJ 17.6g 250kcal Med

13%

25%

4.9g

3.2g 0.81g

25%

Low

14%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 427kJ/102kcal

Easy does it

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Chicken & mixed pepper fajitas

Serve the wraps and ﬁllings separately for a ‘build it yourself’ dinner! SERVES 4 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.50

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 300g pack Butcher’s

Selection British Chicken Breast Fillet Portions, cut into thin strips ● 1tbsp Asda Piri Piri Seasoning ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 300g frozen sliced mixed peppers ● 1 red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced (optional) ● ½ bunch spring onions, finely sliced ● 8 Asda White Mini Wraps ● 300g pack Asda Creamy Coleslaw Kit with Mayonnaise ● 1 large avocado, mashed ● ½ x 25g pack coriander ● 1 lime, cut into wedges 1 Heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan over a medium setting. Add the chicken, piri piri seasoning and garlic. Fry for 5 mins until the chicken is almost cooked through. 2 Add the peppers, chilli and spring onion, then cook for 5 mins. Season with pepper. 3 Make up the creamy coleslaw according to the pack instructions. 4 Warm the wraps according to the pack instructions. 5 Spread the avocado on the wraps and fill with the chicken, coleslaw and peppers. Sprinkle with the coriander and serve with the lime wedges. Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 375g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

1,930kJ 22.1g 461kcal High

23%

32%

3.8g

9.0g 1.54g

19%

10%

Low

26%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 515kJ/123kcal

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Easy does it

Make slaw from scratch without the fuss – or wondering what to do with a leftover cabbage half and odd bits of veg! Asda Creamy Coleslaw Kit with Mayonnaise, £1 (300g; 33p/100g)

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Mixed pepper & rocket pan-fried gnocchi

SERVES 4 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 83p

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 500g gnocchi ● 3 cloves garlic,

thinly sliced

● 125g cherry tomatoes ● 300g frozen sliced

mixed peppers

● ½ jar Sacla Reduced Fat

Tomato Pesto

Easy does it

● 25g grated Parmesan ● 1 x 60g pack Asda

Cooking with frozen peppers is quick and convenient with no waste. Frozen for Freshness Sliced Mixed Peppers, £1.01 (600g; 17p/100g)

Strong Wild Rocket

1 Heat the oil in a pan over a medium-high setting. Add the gnocchi and cook for 5 mins until

golden and chewy. Add the garlic, cherry tomatoes and frozen peppers and fry for 5-6 mins until the peppers are cooked and tender and the tomatoes are bursting. 2 Add the tomato pesto to the pan and stir until heated through. 3 Sprinkle the Parmesan and the rocket on top of the gnocchi to serve. Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 281g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,223kJ 9.3g 292kcal Med

15%

13%

3.4g

5.6g 0.81g

17%

Low

14%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 435kJ/104kcal

Piri piri sweet potato, sausage & sweetcorn bake

One-tray bakes are always a hit with the family – and so easy to prep in just minutes SERVES 4 READY IN 50 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.04

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 2 red onions, peeled

and quartered

● 2 sweet potatoes,

cut into wedges

● 4 sweetcorn cobettes ● 1tbsp Asda Piri Piri

Seasoning

● 400g pack Butcher’s

Selection 8 Reduced Fat British Pork Sausages ● ½ x 25g pack coriander, roughly chopped ● 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped (optional) 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 On a large baking tray, toss together the oil, onions, sweet potatoes, cobettes,

piri piri seasoning and sausages. Bake for 45 mins until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sausages are cooked through. 3 Top with the coriander and the chilli, if using. Energy

Each 325g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

High

1,496kJ 7.5g 358kcal Low

18%

11%

2.9g 14.0g 2.67g 15%

Low

16%

45%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g:460kJ/110kcal

Easy does it

Piri piri seasoning is a handy standby – sprinkle on meat, veg and more to add mild spice and flavour. Asda Piri Piri Seasoning, 84p (60g; £1.40/100g)

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Photographs: Tara Fisher. Styling: Hannah Wilkinson. Food styling: Lottie Covell

These pillowy little dumplings made with potato hold the tangy tomato sauce well

Can an-do n cooookkin coo king ng

Author and blogger Jack Monroe on backing our Asda Fight Hunger Create Change programme with a special edition of her new tinned food cookbook, Tin Can Cook

ore than 14 million people in the UK live in poverty – including 4.5 million children* – so our programme, Asda Fight Hunger Create Change, in partnership with charities FareShare and the Trussell Trust, is working hard to make a difference. We are donating more than £20 million to the Trussell Trust and FareShare. This will create long-term

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positive change to food insecurity in the UK by providing more meals to those in need and tackling the root causes of poverty. Helping us to raise awareness with her new collection of recipes made with tinned food is author and blogger Jack Monroe, 31, who knows all too well how it feels to go hungry. ‘I started blogging when I was a single mum trying to feed myself and my son on benefits,’ says Jack. ‘I realised there was a community of people in the same position and I wanted to use my own experience to help. Hunger is so depressing; it feels

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JACK’S top 3 TIPS FOR USING tiNNED FOOD How to cook up a storm with your store-cupboard staples

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‘I set about writing a simple cookbook that anyone could make meals with’ endless and makes you feel worthless and useless. I set about writing an accessible, simple recipe book for everyone, regardless of their situation.’ We are selling an exclusive edition of Jack’s new book, Tin Can Cook, featuring 10 extra recipes. For each copy sold, 40p will be donated to the Trussell Trust**. ‘I also want to bust the myth that tinned food isn’t very good for you,’ adds Jack. ‘Lots of people have miscellaneous tins at home, so I’ve found ways to turn them into proper meals anyone can make. It’s a book for everyone.’ This Asda exclusive edition of Tin Can Cook by Jack Monroe, £4, is available in store and online Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. *Source: socialmetricscommission.org.uk/MEASURING-POVERTY-FULL_REPORT.pdf **For each copy sold by Asda, Pan Macmillan will donate 40p to the Trussell Trust (registered charity no. 1110522)

Stock up on beans ‘There are a few tins of things that are a staple in my cupboard, and they include beans. Tinned beans are cheap and a source of protein and fibre. I suggest having beans, tinned fish and tinned tomatoes in your cupboard at all times!’

2 3

Build up your meal ‘Some tinned stuff won’t be as good as the fresh version but you can still use them up. Tinned peas and carrots are better than no peas and carrots. Think of them as building blocks for a meal. Chuck them in a stew or curry and you won’t even notice they’re not fresh.’

Love your leftovers ‘When I have small amounts of curries and stews – that I’ve made from tins – left over from a meal, I make them into toasties. I invested in a sandwich toaster and now any bits that don’t get eaten make a delicious warm sandwich the next day.’

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Fish without all the fuss With our new and existing range of Ready To Eat ﬁsh, sampling the fruits of the sea is oh-so easy…

New

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Nice and spicy smoky fillets. Asda Kiln Roasted Mackerel Fillets with Harissa, £10/kg

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finely sliced spring onions, carrots and radishes, then top with flakes of Asda Kiln Roasted Harissa Mackerel Fillets and a sprinkling of mint and red chilli. Or, for easy-prep fish pasta, add reduced-fat crème fraîche and lemon zest to cooked spaghetti, stir in flakes of Asda Salmon Fillets with a Sweet Chilli Sauce, heat through, then serve with a garnish of basil leaves. Voilà! Fantastic fish dishes with no hassle.

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Flake on top of crushed avocado and roll in a wrap. Asda Kiln Roasted Mackerel Fillets, £10/kg

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Great with pasta or stir into a risotto. Asda Kiln Roasted Honey Roast Salmon Slices, £3.99 (200g; £19.95/kg)

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Pair with brown rice for an ideal post-gym dish. Asda 2 Steamed Lemon & Parsley Salmon Fillets, £3.99 (180g; £22.17/kg)

Mediterranean roasted veg is the perfect match. Asda Kiln Roasted 2 Chipotle & Honey Salmon Fillets, £3.99 (180g; £22.17/kg)

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Sweet, spicy and so succulent. Asda Kiln Roasted 2 Sweet Chilli Salmon Fillets, £3.99 (180g; £22.17/kg)

Keep it simple and pair with rocket and tomatoes. Asda Kiln Roasted Black Peppered Mackerel Fillets, £8.90/kg

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ot sure of the best way to cook fish? Don’t worry. With our fantastic Ready To Eat fish range, there’s no need for filleting or fussing over a pan, because we’ve done it all for you. Simply choose an expertly filleted, prepared and cooked fish, then give it star billing in a tasty meal. To elevate a midweek dinner, stir-fry noodles, broad beans, reduced-salt soy sauce, lime juice and honey, toss with

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‘I cooked one of my best campfire meals with president obama’ 16 JUNE HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

Adventurer and TV star Bear Grylls, 44, shares a ﬁsh dish perfect to cook on a camping trip

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amily time is key for me, so even though I travel a lot, I make sure I’m home for Father’s Day. Our boys – Jesse, 16, Marmaduke, 13 and Huckleberry, 10 – always make me a card, which is a real highlight, and we’ll cook together, too. One of them does a great fry-up and another loves baking – his Dairy Milk digestive biscuit melt is beyond good! It’s camping together I enjoy the best, though. We don’t go as much as people might expect, but the boys love it. We swim in rivers, make a camp and fire, cook, then fall asleep under the stars. We love this campfire dish as it’s fresh and full of lean proteins and veggies. You could say it’s a one-pot meal – it’s super-simple and the perfect end to the day, cooking up the fish we’ve caught. Aside from eating with my boys, one of my best campfire meals was with President Obama for reality series Running Wild. The White House chef was there, but the President tucked into the wild bear-killed salmon I prepared. Then he made me American s’mores, with cookies, chocolate and marshmallow. In truth, his recipe won the day – when filming stopped, his 60 Secret Service agents all tucked in with us!

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Bear in the wild with Barack Obama

Bear Bea ear’s r’s r bake aked ked ke d fi fish sh pa parrrce parcel cels llss SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER R SERVING £4.80

1 Preheat th he oven to 18 80C/160C Fan/Gas 4. 2 Put 4 cod d loin fillets (or other th hick white fish) on 4 separate large piece es of foil. 3 Finely ch hop a 2.5cm piece ging ger, peeled, and 1 medium red chilli, deseeded (optional), and slice 4 cloves garlic. Divide between the fish fillets then squeeze over

the juice 1 lim me. Add 200g mangettout and 200g Ten nderstem broccoli, sharring evenly y between the pieces of foil, then drizzle over 4tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce or tamari. 3 Gather up the edges of each piece of foil and crimp together to make 4 ind diviiduall parcels – leave space

at the top for steam to circulate as they cook. 4 Bake the parcels on an ovenproof tray for 15-2 25 mins,, until the fish is cooked. Checck after 15 mins and bakke for a little longer if necessary before serving. 1 of your 5-a-day

Energy 703kJ 168kcal

Each 280g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

1.4g

0.3g

3.4g

1.71g

29%

Low

Med

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 251kJ/60kcal

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‘CAMPING holidays inspired my love of the wilderness’ Musician Keith James, 42, on how nights under canvas as ... a boy changed the way he spends time with his own family

As told to Samantha Wood

amping has always been a bit of an escape. I was about seven n when my mum and dad first started taking me. I rem member being woken at the e crack of dawn, bund dled into the car and driven down to campsites in De evon where we’d spend weekks outside, away from their work and suburban life. I remember feeling really y ‘free’. My parents separrated when I was about 10. It was a difficult time for me, but I threw myse elf into the Scouts and loved d being away from home e, learning to make fires and cook outdoors. There e’s something special about being out in the wild and seeing all those stars. A few years later, my stepd dad taught me to forag ge on our camping holidays. It was so exciting, being g outdoors with him, learning how to ‘survive’, and I knew I wanted to recre eate similar memories for my children, Ottilie, nine, and Seraphina, five. Luckiily my wife Kate, 42, enjoy ys camping, too, so when n Ottilie was three, we went on our first family

Keith’s love of camping grew as a child through trips with his parents trip. It was surprisingly easy y to put Ottilie to bed – all that fresh air is brilliant for children – and we spent even nings to ourselves, drinking wine or reading books. Now the kids are olde er we sit up playing card ds and board games. Th here’s nothing like cookking outdoors. We have a sm mall camping stove and we’ll make chicken and vege etable stir fry or attach the grill for sausages. It’’s not always peaceful. Once, in the Dordogne, we

He now tries to make cam mping memories with his own family – wife Kate and dau ughters Ottilie and d Seraphina, picttured top right

were all kept awake by ya pond full of croaking toads. But that’s the beauty of camping – if something g’s not working out, you ju ust pack up and move on. We tend to go on triips a few times a year now w. Not only is it so accesssible, and works on any budg get, but it lets me maximise e my annual leave by spendiing it with my family – and th hat’s what holidaying’s all ab bout.

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KIT YOURSELF OUT The beauty of camping is that you can make it work on nearly any budget and you don’t need the most expensive equipment to have a great time. Here, camping dad Keith shares his must-haves for the great outdoors…

Your home for the holidays

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‘We’ve invested in a large tent that sleeps all of the family, with a handy porch-type area that is great for kicking off grassy sh hoes and boots. A decent tent makes all the difference. It’s your home for the holiday, after all.’

Ozark Trail 6-Person Dome Tent, was £99, now £80

Makes moving things easy Ozark Trail Folding Cart, £50

FOLDING TABLE ‘A table is a must for our trips. We have breakfast, lunch and dinner on it, and in the evening it’s perfect for playing cards and drinking wine.’

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Ozark Trail Folding Camping Table, £14

HANDY TRAILER ‘Trailers are great for whacking everything in and moving it wherever it’s needed. It turns 10 journeys into one.’

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FOO OT PUM MP

Ozark Trail 8-person Teepee Tent, was £79, now £49

‘B Because my wife e and I like e to sleep on a blow-u up mattresss, a good foot pump p is essenttial. It’s also o good for inflatabless and things for the e kids.’ Bestway Air Step Foot Pump, was £5, now £4

A teepee tent is perfect for family trips AIR BED

‘When we first started camping, a roll mat on the floor was fine. But now I’m into my 40s, my back likes more comfort!’

Ozark Trail 250 GSM Mummy Sleeping Bag, was £14, now £12

Ozark Trail Double Air Bed, was £13, now £10

Good for outdoor eating

SLEEPING G BAG

‘Sleeping bags are a camping staple e, esp pecially y for little ones. My girls bo oth have one and they y lov ve getting zipped up.. But if you want to be near yo our partner, take a duv vet!’

Flamingo picnic rug, £7

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PICNIC RUG ‘Eating al fresco is one of the joys of camping, so a folding picnic blanket is perfect for out-and-about refreshments.’

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TO DAD, WITH LOVE From cool sh or t s to gif t set s , s ay Hap py Father ’s Day this 16 June with these gif ts for your hero

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1 Pyjama bottoms, S-XXL, £10. 2 Jurassic plant*, £3.50. 3 Shorts, 30-42, £12. 4 Huawei T3 10 tablet, £129. 5 Trainers, 7-11, £14. 6 Cap, £3. 7 Peaky Blinders grooming set**, £4. 8 T-shirts, S-XXXL, £7 each. 9 Davidoff Cool Water Mild Deodorant Spray**, £10 (75ml; £13.33/100ml). 10 Slippers, 6-12, £8. 11 Sunglasses, £5. 12 Jack Daniel’s, £18† (70cl; £25.71/L). 13 Swim-shorts, S-XXXL, £8. 14 Socks, 6-12, £2 a pair. 15 Belt, S-XL, £4. 16 ‘Dad’s Taxi’ window plush, £2. 17 Lindt Milk Chocolate Golf Balls, £3 (110g; £2.73/100g) 66 | ASDA.COM

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CKWORK BREWDOG CLO TANGERINE Scotland’s Brewdog presents this juicy, citrusinfused session IPA, with tropical notes and hints of caramel and toast. Enjoy with grilled fish or Mexican food. (Alc 4.5% Vol)

AY GOOSE MIDW A IP SESSION

Created as an easy-drinking go-to for all beer lovers, this American IPA has citrus flavour with caramel-malt depth. Try with curry or barbecue pork. (Alc 4.1% Vol)

AL MODELO ESPECI

HOP HOUSE

A Pilsner-style lager brewed in Mexico, Modelo is full-flavoured with a light hop character and crisp finish. Team with barbecue chicken or spicy dishes. (Alc 4.5% Vol)

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Crafted by iconic Irish brewer Guinness, this lager has a fruity aroma with malt notes. The flavour is crisp and hoppy, with a clean finish. Savour with spicy rice dishes or chicken wings. (Alc 5% Vol)

Modelo Especial Pilsner Lager, £10 (12 x 355ml; £2.35/L)

Hop House 13 Lager, was £12, now £10* (12 x 330ml; £2.53/L)

Brewdog Clockwork Tangerine Citrus IPA, was £6, now £5 (4 x 330ml; £3.79/L)

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Goose Island Goose Midway Session IPA, £5 (4 x 330ml; £3.79/L)

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Inspired by two German beer styles, pilsner and helles, this craft lager is actually made in England. Clean, crisp and dry, it pairs perfectly with smoky brisket, burgers and bangers. (Alc 4.6% Vol)

PRAV HA Brewed in the UK to a recipe created by the master brewers of Czech beer Staropramen, this lighter-tasting pilsner is refreshing and crisp. Ideal with fried foods and seafood, such as calamari. (Alc 4% Vol)

PECIAL SAN MIGUEL ES

This famous Spanish lager balances sweet and bitter flavours with fruity, floral, cereal and liquorice notes. Drink it with tapas dishes, cheeses or cured meats. (Alc 5% Vol)

Camden Hells Lager, was £14, now £12* (10 x 330ml; £3.64/L)

BIRRA MORETTI Full-bodied and smooth, this classic Italian lager has toasted wholemeal bread top notes cut by a hoppy hint of citrus. Serve with Italian-style pizza and olives. (Alc 4.6% Vol)

Pravha Lighter Tasting Pilsner, was £12, now £10* (12 x 330ml; £2.53/L)

Birra Moretti, was £14, now £12* (12 x 330ml; £3.03/L)

San Miguel Especial Lager, was £12, now £10* (10 x 440ml; £2.27/L)

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SUMMER GUIDE 80

81 Pool party Must-have beach accessories for a summer of fun 82 the swimwear edit Bikinis and swimsuits that will make a splash 83 bright eyes! Protect your peepers and look stylish in these summer sunglasses 85 how to pack your suitcase Hacks and hints to fill your bags to the max

87 3 ways to wear a denim skirt How to dress up this staple 75 your travel ticklist Going away? Make sure you have these essentials

88 Your summer beauty survival kit Cool products for hot days

76 Here comes the sunâ&#x20AC;Ś Let George sort the whole familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday wardrobe

91 summer reads Five brilliant books ideal for those long, lazy days by the pool ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK | 73

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your travel ticklist Jetting of f on your holidays? Make us your one-stop shop for these essentials before you head to the airpor t… SUNscre een Don’t risk feeling the burn on holiday – pack plenty of sunscreen with a high SPF and make sure it also has a 5-star UVA rating, which offers the highesst protection from damaging UVA rays. Choosing a spray version means ap pplication will be super-easy, too. Asda Protect Refreshing Clear Sun Spra ay SPF50, £2.39 (200ml; £1.20/100ml)

TRA AVEL MONEY Airportss may offer 0% commission on travel cash but the exchan nge rate may not be so com mpetitive. Make your money work for you by buying your currency in sto ore (we have more than 140 bureaux across the UK), onlline at ASDA.com/travelmoney or by phone on 0800 1884002*. We’ll offer you 0% commission and beat any competitor within five miles**.

TRAVEL INSURANCE Not to put a downer on your holiday vibe, but accidents happen, luggage goes missing and pockets get picked – so get insured. We’ve won Travel Insurance Provider of the Year†, so let us find a policy to suit you. Pre-existing medical conditions are considered and up to three kids per insured adult are covered free when you buy direct with us. Visit money.asda.com/travel-insurance††.

Words: Samantha Wood

MALARIA PREVENTION Check your destination, and if there’s a risk of malaria, ask an Asda Pharmacist for a free assessment. If you need tablets, you can buy them without a GP appointment or a prescription. 12 Malaria Prevention Tablets‡, £118 for adults (£1.50 each) or £7.50 for children under 12 (63p eacch)

SANITARY PRODUCTS If it looks like your time of the month will clash with your trip, remember to pack pads or tampons. Or, to avoid the inconvenience while you’re away, speak to an Asda Pharmacist aboutt our period delay service – a course of tablets, started three days before your period is due, that can let you postpon ne it for up to 17 days. Find your local Asda Pharmacy at storeloccator.asda.com. Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. *Asda Travel Money ordered in-store is provided by Travelex Agency Services Limited, registered number 04621879. Asda Travel Money ordered online or by telephone is provided by Travelex Currency Services Limited, registered number 03797356 and both registered addresses are 4th ﬂoor, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG. **Exchange Rate Guarantee available in-store only. See ASDA.com/travelmoney for terms and conditions. Exchange rates may vary whether buying in-store, online or via phone. †Awarded Travel Insurance Provider of the Year in the Moneyfacts Consumer Awards 2019. ††Asda Travel Insurance is arranged and administered by Insure & Go Insurance Services Ltd authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, ﬁrms reference number 309572. ASDA Financial Services is an introducer appointed representative of Insure & Go Insurance Services Ltd. ‡Subject to availability and conditions apply, please speak to your local Asda Pharmacist

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DAY INTO NIGHT

HOLIDAY HAIR

Buckle mules*, 3-9, £16.50

Black mules, 3-9, £12.50

Pompom sliders, 3-9, £9

Hair clips and slides are hot right now. Add a touch of gold-tone glitter or something with a seashore theme for mermaid chic. They work well together so don’t limit your locks to just the one accessory.

here comes the sun… Jumpsuit, 8-24, £20; sunglasses, £4; earrings, £6

Slides, £3.50 (2-pack)

Pearl barrette, £4 Tiered tie-dye, S-XL, £12.50

Let George sort out your summer wardrobe essentials for everyone in the family

Shell barrette, £4

BAGS OF APPEAL

Lemon tote, £10

Get your beach style in the bag with an on-trend woven shopper – then swap it for a cute cross-body option for after hours.

ALL IN ONE

Pink mesh midi, 8-18, £18

GET AHEAD

Striped straw, £14

Mint cross-body, £5

Cover-up, S-XL, £16

Bardot-style jumpsuit, 8-24, £18

Clip, £3.50

Red mesh, £6

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White mules*, 3-9, £16.50

Nail effortless, just-wokeup-like-this glam with a cover-up in a pastel shade. This season, the beach is your catwalk!

Every suitcase needs an outfit that does double duty in the sunshine and after dark. Step out in a strappy dress on the beach or out and about seeing the sights, then team with statement accessories for the restaurant or club.

BEST FOOT FORWARD Sandal season is here! These styles are perfect, whether you’re spending your day poolside or seeing the sights.

TAKE COVER

Playsuit, 8-24, £16

Blue tie-dye, 8-24, £14; earrings, £5

Top, 8-24, £4; skirt, 8-24, £12.50 Floppy pompom hat, £10

Are you even on holiday if you’re not sporting a straw sunhat? From visors to floppy brims, take your pick.

Neon trim, £8

Visor, £6

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SUMMER GUIDE Far left: T-shirt, S-XXXL, £8; shorts, 30-42, £12. Left: Shirt, S-XXXL, £12; shorts, 30-42, £12

FANCY FEET Step to it in style with laid-back flip-flops and sandals you can rock with jeans, shorts or chinos all summer long. Sandals, 7-12, £8

Sliders, S-XL, £5

GET SHIRTY Amp up the attitude in slogan tees and picture postcard-perfect tropical shirts. Holiday mode is go!

Vest, S-XXXL, £6

Flipflops, S-L, £6

T-shirt, S-XXXXL, £8

Flip-flops, S-L, £3

IN THE SHADE Throw shade at those rays in summer’s ultimate accessory – a pair of sunglasses.

TAKE THE PLUNGE Pool days and beach strolls call for a pair of eye-catching swim-shorts in bright shades.

Red leaf print, S-XXXL, £8

Black flower print, S-XXXL, £8 Orange, S-XXL, £5 Sunglasses, £5; shirt, S-XXXL, £12

HEADS-UP Shield yourself from the sun and tick off chilled-out holiday style with a straw trilby or Panama-style sunhat. It’s the finishing touch to any outfit.

Panama, S-XL, £8

Straw Panama, S-XL, £8

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FOOT NOTE

Sunglasses, £1.50; pinafore and top set*, 1-6yrs, from £12

Sunglasses, £3 Pineapple shades, £3

FUN FRAMES Protect their eyes against harmful rays with ultra-cool shades that have ultraviolet protection. Summer’s looking good! Shorts (part of set with matching top), 4-14yrs, from £8

Step forward ruffled sliders, cool activity footwear and cute rainbow wedges – the new looks for little feet are seriously stylish.

Sliders, 12-5, from £7

Sandals, 5-12, £10

Strawberry shades, £3

Shorts, 4-14yrs, from £7; hat, 1-6yrs, £6 (2-pack)

Sliders, 12-5, from £3

FANCY PANTS They’ll be ready for the day’s adventures in easy-wear shorts. Team with a matching top or a brilliantly bright slogan tee – and the new season’s style is sorted.

Sandals, 12-5, from £12

Stripy swimsuit*, 1-6yrs, from £8 (2-pack)

Aztec tankini, 4-14yrs, from £6

Mini-me leaf swim-shorts, 3-14yrs, from £5

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Banana and blue swim-shorts, 1-7yrs, from £6 (2-pack)

Zigzag foil bikini, 4-14yrs, from £6 Selected stores only, subject to availability. Selected products available online only. Online delivery charges may apply. *Available from 9 June 2019

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Pool party

Marvel Comics beach towel, £7

Ma x yo u r f u n in th e s u n with beach towels a n d i nf la t a b l e s f ro m G e o rg e Pink Mermaid printed beach towel, £5

Flamingol inflatablel ring, £5l Selected stores only, subject to availability. Online delivery charges may apply

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Geo swimsuit, 8-24, £12.50

Cobalt bikini top, 8-20, £3; briefs, 8-20, £3

Hibiscus beaded top, 8-20, £10; briefs, 8-20, £6

Paisley swimsuit, 10-24, £12.50

the swimwear edit Stripe bikini top, 8-20, £8; briefs, 8-20, £6

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Statement swimsuits and totally tropical bikinis you’ll want to save space for in your suitcase

Bikini top, 34B/C-38E/F, £8; briefs, 8-20, £5

Bikini top, 8-20, £3; briefs, 8-20, £3

Bikini top, 34B/C-38E/F, £8; shorts, 8-20, £6

Bandeau swimsuit, 8-20, £10

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bright eyes! Protect your peepers this summer with our super-stylish sunglasses from George

Brown-rimmed sunglasses, £5

Words: Rebecca Shepherd. Photograph: Louisa Parry

Cutout sunglasses, £6

Mirrored sunglasses, £6 Pink ombré sunglasses, £6

o summer outfit is complete without the perfect pair of shades, so blocck out the rays and radiate sophistication n with our fashionable new range of sunglassess. Pop on our stylish mirrored lenses for the ideal finishing touch to summer dresses or jumpsuits. Or, view the world through rose-coloured glasses in ourr chunky ombré specs – perfect for poolside lounging g. Plus, all offer UV protection, so your eyes stay safe in style.

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HOW TO PACK YOUR suitcase Award-winning lifestyle blogger Anna Newton shares her top tips

As told to Samantha Wood. For more packing and lifestyle hacks visit theannaedit.com. Photographs: Emma Croman, Getty Images

here’s an art to packing for your hols. Whether you’re trying to get the most space from your case or streamline the essentials, it can cause a lot of needless stress. Well, not this summer… ‘I could talk about packing all day long,’ says Anna, who runs award-winning lifestyle blog The Anna Edit. ‘It takes a bit of practice but anyone can become a packing pro. I’m excited to share my tried-and-tested tips with you here.’

BE MINDFUL OF SPACE

‘Overpacking is easily done, so think about what you really need. I set myself the 10 x 10 Challenge – taking 10 items that can be worn as 10 different outfits. It’s tricky but good for short trips with just hand luggage.’

NEVER PACK VALUABLES ‘My husband learned a tough lesson when he packed his expensive camera in his suitcase and it was broken when he arrived at the other end. So if you can, carry laptops, cameras and other valuables as hand luggage.’

ROLL, DON’T FOLD

‘I roll up everything in my case – even pants. It saves space, stops clothes creasing as much as folding and keeps things more organised. Roll clothes as tightly as possible and then slot them in.’

CARRY-ON ESSENTIALS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN… ‘Check the weather! Never assume it will be sunny, showery or any of the things you think you know about your destination. Check close to departure, then pack appropriately.’

SWADDLE BREAKABLES ‘I bought a china bowl on my last holiday. What was I thinking? But whenever I have breakables – or bottles of wine – to pack, I roll them up in a towel or jumper which will help cushion any blows.’

USE YOUR SHOES ‘Shoes are handy to pack things inside. I normally make use of the space to pack a cami top or some underwear.’

HEAVY STUFF LOWER DOWN

‘Position the heaviest items, such as shoes and suncream, so they’ll be near the bottom of your case when it’s standing upright. This will help with weight distribution and keeps it more stable when you’re moving it around.’

Swimsuit ‘If my case goes missing, I can still hit the beach.’ Scarf ‘Good for sleeping on, keeping warm and creating your own space.’ Mini moisturiser ‘Vital on a flight.’ Spare undies ‘The best way to feel fresh after travelling.’ Wipes, toothbrush, and toothpaste ‘To freshen up when you can’t shower.’ Eye drops and nasal spray ‘Hydrate eyes and airways during a flight.’ Compression socks ‘To help guard against blood clots. Ant and Dec once saw me peel off my compression socks – the glamour!’ Cosy socks ‘For extra warmth and comfort.’ Memory foam neck pillow ‘So comfortable, I’d wear one all day, every day if I could!’ Roll-on perfume ‘Avoid sprays – other passengers may object or have an allergy.’

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ways to wear

Save on suitcase space and make this trusty wardrobe staple work hard this summer with these ‘jean-ious’ styling tips

Beach life

Maid in heaven

A denim skirt is ideal for holidays as it works well on any occasion. Rock this buttoned-down mini version over a striped swimsuit and move from beach to bar effortlessly. Team with flip-flops and an embroidered floppy hat and you’re ready to bask in style.

Milkmaid tops are right on our fashion radar this summer. With a flattering square neckline and pretty puff sleeves, this style will instantly make any outfit look effortless and cute. Milk the trend with this white top and pair with denim mini, ruffled sandals and a chic circular bag. Earrings, £7

Shades, £5

Top, 8-24, £10 Earrings, £4

Swimsuit, 8-20, £14

Top, 8-24, £10

Shades, £3

Skirt, 8-20, £14

Words: Rebecca Shepherd

Bag, £12 Hat, £12 Flip-flops, S-L, £3

Sandals, 3-8, £9 Bag, £16

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Your Summer Beauty Survival Kit Picking and packing holiday essentials just got easier

hatever your plans may be this summer, sun, sea and swimming pools can often play havoc with your skin and hair. Plus, if you are going away, deciding what to pack in – and leave out of – your toiletry and make-up bags can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve worked out the details for you. You’re welcome…

FOR YOUR FACE… Whether you’re at home or abroad, if this summer is anything like last year, things will get a bit hot and humid now and again. Start with a slick of suncream, applying it evenly to your face and neck. Leave it

shine away

Maybelline New Matte Maker Mattifying Powder, £3.95 (9g; £43.89/100g), is ideal for blotting out nose and cheek shine.

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for 3-5 minutes to absorb into your skin before applying your base. To help avoid make-up meltdowns, ease up on thick foundations and creams and opt for lighter tints, concealer touch-ups and BB creams. Collection Primed & Ready Pore Minimiser, £4.98 (25ml; £19.92/100ml) can be worn with or without foundation, helps keep skin clear of blemishes and gives a natural matte finish – perfect for warmer days. Keep lips moisturised with a slick of Vaseline Lip Therapy in Cocoa Butter, £1 (20g; £5/100g). If you like a bold lip, a solid colour is less likely to melt in the heat, so save space by just packing a lip liner

(and a sharpener, if needed) to apply all over your pout. For eye definition with staying power, use a waterproof mascara, such as George Pool Party Waterproof Mascara, £4 (12ml; £33.33/100ml). Finally, at bedtime, make-up removing wipes will sweep away cosmetics and any grime – and they won’t spill in your luggage. Bonus!

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FOR YOUR HAIR… It might be chill-out time for you, but stubborn snags. Try John holidays can be stressful for your hair. Frieda Frizz Ease Original Exposure to sun, salt and chlorine will 6 Effects Serum, £5 (50ml; often leave locks feeling dry, brittle £10/100ml), which is your and in need of some serious moisture, perfect handbag-sized ally so pack products that will protect in the fight against frizz and your hair ready for a day out, then the effects of humidity. give it some TLC afterwards. Finally, a quick blast Try a matching shampoo and of Batiste Clean & Classic conditioner with coconut or argan oil. Original Dry Shampoo, OGX Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco was £3, now £2.25 (200ml; Shampoo and Conditioner, £3 each £1.13/100ml) will leave your (88.7ml; £3.38/100ml) can help hair feeling to restore softness and shine to fresh between sun-damaged hair – plus, they’re washes. Small is available in handy travel sizes. beautiful! Be prepared for hair to get extra-knotted, especially after Save space and weight a dip or breezy boat ride. The when you pack by Detangler Detangling Classic decanting toiletries Hair Brush, £8, will fit in your into this Asda Travel beach bag and tease out tangles Essentials Travel in no time. Use a tiny dab of serum Bottle Set, £3. to help smooth out any really

FOR YOUR BODY… Sun safety is vitally important, so be sure to pack a high-SPF sunscreen. It should be easily absorbed, quickdrying and effective against both UVA and UVB rays. Try Asda Protect Refreshing Clear Sun Spray SPF30, £2.39 (200ml; £1.20/100ml); it’s easy to spritz on to help you make sure all those tricky-to-reach bits are covered. For children, select the highest SPF possible. Asda Protect Kids Sun Lotion Spray SPF50+, £2.39 (200ml; £1.20/100ml) is formulated for delicate young skin. Apply generously and

Words: Samantha Wood

Pack it in! This stylish, wipe-clean bag is perfect for housing bathroom must-haves in your case. Asda Travel Essentials Toiletry Bag, £6

reapply often during the day, especially after a dip in the sea or pool. After a day of sun and swimming, moisturising all over is a must, so use plenty of Asda Protect After Sun Lotion with Aloe Vera, £2.50 (400ml; 63p/100ml) following your shower – it will help to cool, soothe and hydrate your skin. Other essentials for your case include tweezers, nail clippers and a disposable razor if you prefer to shave. Finally, look for toiletries in mini sizes. A small shower gel should last one person a week – try Original Source Juicy Mango Shower Gel, £1.50 (50ml; £3/100ml) or 3 for 2.

HAND-LUGGAGE MUST-HAVES Pop these handy heroes in a see-through bag so you can freshen up in an instant while travelling – just make sure toiletries aren’t over 100ml each.

● Wet wipes ●Toothbrush ●Toothpaste ●Hand cream ●Pocket pack

of tissues ●Lip balm ●Roll-on or stick deodorant ● Moisturiser

MORE ROOM WITH MINIATURES Save room in your beauty bag by opting for mini products. Lighter, less bulky and just the right amount for your trip away…

Simple Kind To Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser, £1.50 (50ml; £3/100ml) or 3 for 2; nspa Coconut & Vanilla Rich Body Butter, £1.50 (200ml; 75p/100ml) or 3 for 2; Simple Kind To Skin Moisturising Facial Wash, £1.50 (50ml; £3/100ml) or 3 for 2

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Marigold Squeaky Clean® You’ll be amazed by the squeaky clean results! This next generation microﬁbre cloth has a special coating for a streak free clean. When dirty, simply pop it into the washing machine and use time and time again!

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SUMMER GUIDE All these paperbacks are £4.50 each or 2 for £8

Summer Reads G o o d L i v i n g ’ s C o n t r i b u t i n g E d i t o r, S a m a n t h a W o o d , p i c k s th e m u s t- re a d p a g e -t u r n e r s fo r yo u r h o li day…

HIDDEN SECRETS

BOOK OF THE MONTH

Pieces Of Her by Karin Slaughter Think you know your mum? Think again. She may be hiding 30 years’ worth of secrets, like Andrea’s mum, Laura, in this twisty thriller. A mum-daughter shopping trip takes an ugly turn, uncovering a bunch of hidden nasties (we’ve all been there when clothes-trying-on patience wears thin) and will keep you on the edge of your sun lounger.

RUNNING SCARED Nettie’s Secret by Dilly Court I loved Downton Abbey, so a good period page-turner ticks my boxes, especially the one marked ‘lots of feisty female characters with the wind whipping around their bonnets’. Set in 1870s London, Nettie is forced to go on the run because her dad has trusted the wrong man. But this isn’t the first time she’s had to hitch up her petticoats and do a runner. Heart-warming with some mild romance.

A BIG DECISION

PROVING INNOCENCE

‘IF YOU THINK SLEEPING ON HOLIDAY IS OVERRATED, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU’

Never Greener by Ruth Jones The grass is always greener on the other side, right? Ever daydream about what could have been with that ex-partner of yours? The one you loved who got away? (If my husband is reading this, I don’t.) A whole 17 years since they split, Kate and Callum meet again and face a tough choice: walk away or see if the grass would have been greener together…

‘A PERIOD PAGE-TURNER TICKS ALL MY BOXES… THIS IS HEART-WARMING WITH SOME MILD ROMANCE’

The House Across The Street by Lesley Pearse Remember how that guy in Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window noses on his neighbours, witnesses a murder and tries to solve it? This story is a bit like that. Sticky beak Katy Speed is fascinated by the goings-on at Gloria’s house but then it burns down, killing those inside. Katy’s dad is arrested so she sets out to prove his innocence. If you think sleeping on holiday is overrated, this is for you as you’ll be up all night trying to guess what comes next.

WHITE HOUSE DRAMA The President Is Missing by James Patterson and Bill Clinton Bookworms have described this as a strange author collaboration but let’s not forget that Mariah Carey and Westlife once covered a Phil Collins song and the results were surprisingly pleasing. Ex-president Bill Clinton and award-winning novelist James Patterson weave a dramatic, thrilling story about cyberterror, espionage and a traitor in the cabinet, leading to the president going AWOL. Insightful and gripping while totally feasible – which left me wonderfully on edge.

Health ANDY CRISP, 41, is a PR and marketing consultant. He suffered from postnatal depression after the birth of his first daughter.

TONY HOWARTH, 60, is a capability manager. He worked as a Samaritans volunteer in his 50s following mental health struggles in his youth.

JONNY BENJAMIN, 32, is a mental health campaigner and author. He was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in his 20s.

GREG ARUNDELL, 24, is an actor and writer. He had a mental health crisis in his teens after the death of his older brother.

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Talking about mental health can be difficult for anyone and statistically, it’s men who are more likely to suffer in silence*. Good Living asked four men to share their tales of speaking up and seeking help… Can you describe the mental health struggles you have faced? Greg: My eldest brother, Edward, was severely disabled and when I was 14, he died. I felt I needed to be strong for my family and bottled up the grief. It felt like a dark cloud had covered me and weighed me down. A year later, I had a breakdown. I woke up and didn’t think I could face the day. It was suffocating. Tony: I was about 20 when I started seeing things. I remember looking up at the night sky and seeing just a wall of hard black. This was in the 1970s and I was scared to see a doctor in case it went on my record and I lost my job. Eventually, I was diagnosed with psychosis. Andy: For me, it came at what should have been one of the happiest times of my life – the birth of my first daughter, Ffion, in September 2015. I had always thought I’d make an amazing dad, but when she came home from the hospital, I felt overwhelmed. I was crippled by anxiety and struggled to help look after her, even just changing her nappy. I felt completely out of my depth. Jonny: At school, I always felt different and struggled to make friends. At 15, depression hit but I didn’t see a doctor until I was 17. The waiting list for mental health services was too long, and I decided going to university for ‘the time of my life’ would solve it. In 2008, 94 | GOOD LIVING

‘Just having someone listen was a massive thing for me’

my final year, I had a breakdown; I felt like I was possessed. I was put in a psychiatric hospital and diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder – and a month later planned to end my life. What was the turning point? Jonny: I was stopped on the edge of Waterloo Bridge by a stranger**. He was so non-judgemental and

compassionate. The key was just him saying, ‘You’re going to get better’ – no one had said that to me in hospital. The next couple of years were tough; I didn’t want to talk to therapists, I just wanted to run away from it all. Finally, in my mid-twenties, I started to talk about my disorder in YouTube videos and the response was amazing. Tony: My turning point was calling Samaritans – just having someone

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Was there a point where you knew things were starting to get better? Jonny: I started seeing progress in therapy. I began actually wanting to see people and engage in society. If you’re in the depths of depression, you struggle with the symptoms and your judgement is clouded so you think you’ll never get better. It’s important for people to know you can get there.

‘Being told that boys shouldn’t be vulnerable has a lasting impact’

listen was a massive thing for me. It gave me the confidence to see a doctor, who prescribed medication; the difference it made was phenomenal. Andy: For me, it was a text from a friend the day after Ffion came home to ask how it was going and I replied honestly, ‘This is horrible, I hate it, I don’t know what to do.’ Seconds later, he rang to say he’d been through the same thing. He basically said, ‘You’ll never be the dad you think you’re going to be – you’ve never done it before.’ It really helped. Greg: I was at boarding school and I felt so shut off. I left Mum a voicemail saying, ‘I’m really not OK.’ My parents came to the school and I started counselling two weeks later.

Greg: I started to look forward to counselling and talking about what had been good – and bad – for me that week. It’s the little victories that make you realise you’re on the way. Andy: Bronwen, our second daughter, was born in January and I was so anxious that the same thing would happen again. Bizarrely, she came along so quickly, I ended up delivering her in our bathroom at home! I was like, ‘I can deal with anything after that!’ Weirdly, the thing that put me in a dark place was also what ‘saved’ me. Tony: For me, it was the realisation that I had been ill three times – and I had also got better three times. Why do you think men find it difficult to address their mental health issues? Jonny: I used to cry a lot as a kid, and people would say, ‘Come on, big boys don’t cry.’ Being told from a young age that boys shouldn’t be vulnerable has a lasting impact. Boys I speak to in schools are often embarrassed to talk about how they feel. Tony: It’s the typical things people say, like ‘man up’ and ‘sort yourself out’ that stop men talking. You’re brought up to take the role of provider in life, so if there’s a problem, you sort it out. Andy: Yes, growing up, my role models were my granddads and my dad. They were breadwinners – you’d never have caught them talking about feelings. In 20 years’ time, I hope we’ll be the role

In the UK, men are three times as likely as women to take their own life† 12.5% of men in the UK are suffering from one of the common mental health disorders†† 35% of men wait MORE THAN two years to disclose a mental health ISSUE to someone else – or never tell anyone* 38% of new DADS are concerned about their mental health‡ Half of all adult mental health issues begin before the age of 15‡‡

models boys can look up to and know you haven’t got to put on a brave face. Greg: I hope it will start to bleed into older generations, too. My dad went through a bad spell last year but got the help he needed – and I think it’s because he’d seen me open up. What do you do to help maintain good mental health now? Tony: I still get depressed and anxious but when I do, I’ll go for a run which I love, talk to my wife or see friends. Greg: I’m very lucky that I’m no longer in the situation that I was a year ago. It will always be there but it’s taken more of a back seat. I find writing helps, and playing team sports. Or just taking time to myself to sit and think. Jonny: Being kinder to myself, more compassionate. Sleep is so important,

*Source: YouGov survey for mentalhealth.org.uk, 2016. **Jonny tells his story in his book The Stranger on the Bridge. †Source: samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/suicide-facts-and-figures. ††Source: menshealthforum.org.uk/ key-data-mental-health. ‡Source: nct.org.uk/about-us/news-and-views/news/dads-distress-many-new-fathers-are-worried-abouttheir-mental-health. ‡‡Source: Annual Report of the Chief Medical Officer 2012, Our Children Deserve Better: Prevention Pays

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WHERE TO GO FOR SUPPORT We asked Matt Johnson – co-host of The Naked Professors podcast and mental health campaigner – for his advice… ● Speak up The best thing you can do is communicate. Suppressing your emotions will only make you feel worse. People will want to help and if you’re worried about talking to friends or family, try a helpline first. ● Be kind to yourself Take practical measures to make yourself feel better. Simple things like drinking more water, taking deep breaths, getting outside for a walk or a run or even going to the cinema and escaping into a film can help.

● #AskTwice If you’re worried about someone, ask them how they are – twice. Make a connection and make sure you get a straight answer. It takes two minutes and it can change somebody’s life. ● Find online or phone support CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), a charity for men in crisis, has a helpline open from 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year – call 0800 58 58 58 or, for more info, visit thecalmzone.net. Samaritans Call 116 123 free, 24/7 or visit samaritans.org. Young Minds offers free support 24/7 to young people in need of urgent help – text YM to 85258. For further details, visit youngminds.org.uk. Mind For advice on caring for your own mental health and supporting others, visit mind.org.uk.

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and I am mindful of stress and not working myself into the ground. Andy: Ffion is talking a lot now, so I get a lot of affirmation from her. At the coast recently, I was teaching her to fly a kite and I actually took a physical step back and thought, ‘This is it, this is something to hang on to.’ What else have you learnt? Tony: ‘This too will pass’. No matter how bad you feel, it will change. Andy: I feel I’m a better person for it, much more empathetic. I want to hear other people’s stories and help them. Jonny: I appreciate life so much more. It was colourless before; it felt like a burden. Now I get moments where I go for a walk or I see friends and I’ve just got this power – like, wow, there’s colour back in life. I feel much happier. Greg: The main thing is being able to talk and not bottle it up. To realise you’re not alone and there’s someone else out there going through it, too. I’ve gone from feeling ‘this is the worst thing in the world’ to realising I can take something positive from it.

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‘MY COOKING STYLE? I JUST MAKE IT UP AS I GO ALONG’

What food reminds you the most of being a child? My mum came to the UK from Jamaica when she was eight and was taught to cook authentic Caribbean food by her grandmother. ‘Saturday soup’ is a classic dish – it’s made using a joint of beef and all sorts of veg, served with dumplings. I make it every week. So this was your favourite when you were young? Funnily enough, when I was growing up, I didn’t want to eat Caribbean food! I was a typical kid and just wanted to have pizza and fish fingers like my friends. What was the turning point? When I was in my mid-20s, I saw my mum preparing amazing food and realised, ‘Wow, this woman can cook!’ I suddenly ‘got it’ and asked her to teach me all the dishes we grew up with, like chicken, rice and peas. What do you like making most? I love Moroccan and Italian food and British classics – I often make shepherd’s pie but with sweet potato mash on top. I like trying different

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things, too. The other day, I made a lentil curry with rice and spinach. My son wolfed it down and then said, ‘That chicken was lovely!’, which made me laugh. Do you have a cooking style? I cook most days, but I don’t really follow recipes – I just make it up as I go along. My mum is the same – she doesn’t measure out ingredients,

even when she bakes a cake, and everything always turns out beautifully. How was it being on Celebrity MasterChef in 2014? I got to the semi-finals, but then I messed up. I was making Jamaica’s national dish, ackee [a Caribbean fruit] and saltfish, but I’d only ever made it with prepared cod before. I was given a piece of fish that needed filleting and boning, and I didn’t have a clue! Still, I got the MasterChef apron, which I always wear when I cook. Perfect dinner party menu? I’d serve garlicky prawns, followed by a big roast leg of lamb with all the trimmings. For dessert, I’d make an apple tart with ice cream. I met the chef Jean-Christophe Novelli when we were filming This Morning in Bordeaux and he showed me how to add star anise to the apples, which makes such a difference to the flavour. What’s your everyday diet like? I have a balanced attitude to food – I eat what I want within moderation and I’ve got a personal trainer, so I’m mindful of staying strong and healthy. Catch Alison and the rest of the team on ITV’s This Morning, Monday to Friday, 10.30am-12.30pm

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‘I can’t resist a Terry’s Chocolate Orange. It’s impossible to stop at one segment!’

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‘Packs of chopped mango. The taste and smell remind me of holidays.’

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Alison Hammond, 44, a regular presenter on This Morning, lives in Birmingham with her son, Aidan, 14

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