Asda Good Living Magazine December 2019

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GOOD LIVING DECEMBER 2019

Welcome

I’m a believer! I’m 33 and still leave something out for Santa. Granted it’s no longer a mince pie and milk, more a bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale and a Mars bar (as his tastes have somewhat ‘matured’ over the years) Sarah Thom but I’m a sucker for festive traditions.

Asda Editor For me, Christmas isn’t about perfecting the crispiest roast potato or how many presents are stacked under the tree. The true magic lies in the anticipation. The sleepless night, the early morning. No matter how old you are, nothing beats the prospect of a visit from Santa and waking up on Christmas Day to the realisation that you aren’t on the naughty list.

Christmas is magical. The thought of the big day and spending time with those I love the most is what keeps me going through the gloomy winter months. If you embrace the magic of Christmas, it truly is the gift that keeps on giving. After all, Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind.

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Turn to p7 to find out how you can share in the magic of Jack & Tilly’s adventures in your own home…

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Contents

FOOD 15 Let it snow! Bake our magical frosty forest cake 18 ’Twas the night before Christmas Family fun and a box of delights 21 Mull it over Grown-up drinks for Christmas Eve 23 A feast to remember A festive meal with a twist 33 Your guide to the ultimate roast turkey All you need to know…

40 How to… make perfect gravy Masterclass tips 43 4 ways with nuts Sweet and savoury dishes 47 Lunch is served Alternative centrepieces 57 Love those leftovers Make a meal of them

Plus…

Turn to p95 for 14 pages of gift ideas for all the family 63 Get set to sparkle! New Year food and cocktails 71 One basket, 5 meals Weekday family dinners all from one £30 shop 77 Make it… Easy recipes for all your needs 83 Miguel’s One Pound Meals A tasty vegan curry from the Insta-chef 85 Asda Kids’ Kitchen Star cook Imogen, 10, makes chicken curry LIVING 9 #Lovefood Foodie news 92 Me time Entertainment

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127 All together now How we’re helping to tackle loneliness 130 My foodie life Emily Atack on sambuca nights STYLE 117 Lingerie lust haves Super-stylish sets 119 Cosy up! The season’s must-have sleepwear HOMES 121 Gather round Set the table with George Home

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A magical story for you Share the magic of Jack and Tilly’s adventures at home with our animated Christmas storybook. We’ll donate £1 to Asda Fight Hunger Create Change for each of the first 10,000 books downloaded.

This Christmas storybook is perfect for a festive family night in. Download your own copy to keep at Asdastorybook.com

For every download of this book on Asda.com, Asda will give in total £1 to the Trussell Trust (registered charity number 1110522) and FareShare (registered charity number 1100051) (in equal amounts and up to a maximum of £10,000), as part of Asda’s Fight Hunger Create Change programme. Data charges may apply if the book is downloaded using a mobile phone GOOD LIVING | 7

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FOOD EDITOR GREGOR SHARES THE LATEST FOODIE NEWS

Clementine juice

Strawberry jam

Croissants & pains au chocolat

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Tree crumpets

Smoked salmon

‘H Hold the cornflakes! Kicksta art Christmas Day with a gourme et breakfast. Enjoy Assda Pains au Chocolat, £1.23 (4-pack; 31p each) and Asda Croissants, 89p (4-p pack; 22p each), served with Extra Special Strawberry Jam, £1 (340g; 29 9p/100g) and a glass of frresh, seasonal Asda Cleme entine Juice, £1 (1L). Follo ow with Extra Speciiall Sm mok ked d Sallmon wiith Gin, Juniiper & Lemon, £4 (120 0g; £3.33/100g), and d Asda Christmas Tree Crrumpets, £1 (6-pack; 17p each).’

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wINTER WARMER

‘Cider drinkers will love this seasonal version of their favourite tipple, with an innovative infusion of sloe berry and juniper. The cider has a delicious burst of flavour and sweetness, and the botanicals also add a festive ruby-red colour. Cheers!’

Extra Special Sloe Berry & Juniper Cider, £2.05 (500ml; £4.10/L)

GORGEOUS GYOZAS

‘Spice up the party with our finger-licking prawn gyozas. These yummy, Asian-inspired, half-moon dumplings are chock-full of succulent prawns and veg, and work well as an appetiser, starter or side.’

Extra Special 10 Prawn Gyozas*, £3 (290g; £1.03/100g)

THREE WAYS WITH PINK GIN CREAM ‘Enjoy a little luxury with this indulgent blend of double cream and pink gin.’

1 Dollop on a mince pie for a tasty twist.

2 Spoon over a winter berry trifle to add an extra punch of flavour.

3 Whip and use to top a hot choc (with or without a shot of spirit!) for a fruity kick.

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Extra Special Pink Gin Cream, £2 (250ml; 80p/100ml)

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LESS STRESS WITH FOOD TO ORDER Make Christmas prep as easy as 1, 2, 3 with our no-stress food ordering service… ● It’s a quick and easy way to pre-order your turkey and a selection of fresh meat and fish, starters, sides and desserts in time for Christmas Day. ● All food will be delivered to your door, or available to collect from an Asda store, between 21 and 23 December. ● You don’t need to pay a deposit.

HOW IT WORKS Step 1 Choose a delivery or collection slot at a time that suits you between 21 and 23 December.

Step 2 Choose your Food To Order items and add them to your trolley. Remember to check out to secure your slot.

You can amend and add to your order as many times as you like until midnight the night before your delivery or collection.

Step 3 To secure your delivery or collection, check out by 15 December. You can order Food To Order items with your main online Christmas grocery shop.

BEST IN SEASON

SPROUTS

‘These versatile veggies are a Christmas must-have.

Pan-fry trimmed sprouts with pancetta until tender, then stir through chopped cooked chestnuts and a little lemon juice. Perfection.’

Grower’s Selection Sprouts, 65p** (500g; 13p/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. Alcohol can only be purchased in store or delivered between 10am and 10pm in Scotland. If you look under 25 and want to buy age-restricted products, you will need to prove your age. Challenge 25.

No I.D. no sale. Photographs show serving suggestions. *Available from 12 December 2019. **20p from 20-26 December 2019

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SENSATIONAL SEASONAL SIPS

‘Celebrate the spirit of Christmas present with our exclusive range of festive flavoured gin and gin liqueurs. Choose from mince pie, toasted marshmallow and gingerbread liqueurs, or gin flavoured with festively fruity cranberry and clementine. Top tip(ple): enjoy them on their own or with a tart tonic; or use to ramp up cocktails. Gin gin!’ Extra Special Mince Pie Gin Liqueur; Toasted Marshmallow Gin Liqueur; Gingerbread Gin Liqueur, £10 each (50cl; £20/L).

Extra Special Spiced Cranberry & Clementine Gin, £18 (70cl; £25.71)

NO NEED TO MISS OUT… ‘These rich and velvety dairy-free chocolate truffles have a classic Marc de Champagne centre and a dusting of icing sugar. The perfect choice for an after-dinner treat.’

Free From Marc de Champagne Truffles, £5 (144g; £3.47/100g)

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Asda Roasted Cauliflower & Houmous Sandwich, £2.50 Asda Prawn Cocktail Sandwich, £2

ON THE GO…

‘These tasty sandwiches will keep you going until teatime. Go retro with luxe prawn cocktail or enjoy our new alternative festive fare in a delicious vegan sandwich.’

Photographs: Ryan Ball. Styling: Julie Patmore. Food styling: Cate Dixon

STOCKING FILLERS

‘Know somebody who has grown-up taste buds and a sweet tooth? Treat them to a bar of crunchy peanut brittle. Or try pillowy, nut-studded nougat, lovingly crafted in Italy.’

Extra Special Almond & Hazelnut Nougat Bar and Extra Special Peanut Brittle Bar, £2 each (100g)

Page turner

‘A smorgasbord of beautiful plant-based recipes, drinks and craft ideas to keep fans of Scandinavian cuisine happy through the festive season.’ Happy Vegan Christmas

by Karoline Jönsson, £8

PERFECT PLATTERS ‘If you’re expecting a houseful over the holidays, it’s always handy to have food in the fridge that you can whip out at short notice. Our antipasto and meat platters are just the job: no-fuss and delicious, they’re also ideal for a party buffet.’

Extra Special Mediterranean Platter, £4.50 (260g; £1.73/100g); Extra Special Continental Meat Platter, £4 (150g; £2.67/100g)

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Slice into this frosted treat to reveal a secret candy-striped buttercream filling, flavoured with icy-cool peppermint ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK | 15

Made this cake?

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● Don’t worry if the cakes ‘shrink’ or fall a little as they cool – this is completely normal. ● You don’t need to grease the tins – as the sponge cools, it will pull away from the sides. ● Use waffle or sugar ice cream cones for the trees. Avoid the wafer type as these will soften and collapse. ● Make the sponge and buttercream in any flavours you like, but remember, more vanilla extract will darken the sponge so you’ll lose the snowy-white effect.

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Frosty forest cake

SERVES 36 READY IN 1 HR 50 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 32p

FOR THE CAKE ● 275g plain flour ● 2tsp baking powder ● ½tsp bicarbonate of soda ● 375g caster sugar ● 275g Lurpak Unsalted Butter, softened ● 300ml soured cream, at room temperature ● 1tsp vanilla extract ● 8 large eggs, whites only TO DECORATE ● 625g icing sugar, sifted, plus extra to dust ● 315g Lurpak Unsalted Butter, softened ● 1tsp Dr. Oetker Natural American Peppermint Extract ● 15ml tube Dr. Oetker Extra Strong Green

Food Colour Gel

● 1tsp vanilla extract ● Pack Asda 6 Dipped

Waffle Cones YOU WILL ALSO NEED ● Disposable piping bags ● Small star nozzle ● Cake stand or board 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/ 160C Fan/Gas 4. Line the bases of 4 x 18cm round sandwich tins with baking paper (do not grease).

2 Sift the flour, baking powder and bicarb into a large bowl and stir in 275g of the caster sugar.

3 In a separate bowl, beat the butter with an electric whisk until smooth. Add

½ the soured cream and the vanilla extract, then beat again until smooth.

Stir through the remaining soured cream. Set aside.

4 Clean and dry the beaters thoroughly. Then, in a third bowl, whisk the egg whites to soft peaks. Turn the whisk to low. Add the remaining caster sugar a little at a time while continuing to whisk. Beat to firm peaks.

5 Add the soured cream mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients then mix together. Gently fold through the egg whites, a few tbsp at a time, until no streaks of white remain.

6 Divide the mixture evenly

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between the 4 tins, then smooth and level the tops.

7 Bake for 20-25 mins, until the cakes spring back when lightly pressed in the centre.

Cool for 20 mins in the tins before turning out to cool completely on wire racks.

8 To decorate, put the icing sugar and butter into a large bowl. Beat together into a smooth buttercream.

9 Put ⅓ of the buttercream in a separate bowl. Stir in the peppermint extract and food colour until you get a uniform green shade.

10 Stir the vanilla extract into the white buttercream.

11 Put about ½ of the green buttercream and about ⅓ of the white buttercream into separate piping bags (no nozzles required). Cut 1cm off the tip of each bag.

12 Put the bottom cake on the cake stand. Pipe a large ring of white buttercream on top, near to the edge of the cake. Next, pipe a ring of the green buttercream directly inside the white one. Continue to pipe, alternating white and green, until the top of the cake is completely covered.

13 Pipe more buttercream rings on a second cake, this time starting with green on the outside. Carefully lift it onto the first cake. Repeat with the third cake, starting with white buttercream.

Add it to the stack then top with the fourth cake.

14 Cover the top and sides of the cake with the rest of the white buttercream, smoothing with a scraper or palette knife. Chill the cake in the fridge for 15 mins.

15 For the Christmas trees, trim 2-3cm from the base of a few of the waffle cones

4 STEPS TO THE PERFECT DECORATION

Use two colours of buttercream icing to create the striped filling, then pipe green ‘kisses’ onto the cones to transform them into wintry tree decorations…

1 Pipe alternating rings of buttercream filling between each layer to create the striped effect when you slice the cake.

2 Smooth the buttercream coating with a scraper. Hold it in place with one hand and slowly spin the stand with the other.

3 Can you ‘kiss’ with confidence? Practise on a sheet of baking paper. Pipe a little icing, then pull away the nozzle to form a point. with a sharp breadknife, so they vary in height.

16 Slice 2 different-sized cones in half lengthways.

Position the halves against the side of the cake, with the wider ends sitting on the cake stand. Push the cut sides into the buttercream to secure in place.

4 When you’re certain you can pipe neat, even rows of kisses, start to decorate the cone trees with the green buttercream.

17 Fit a piping bag with the star nozzle; fill with the rest of the green buttercream.

18 Starting with the halved cones on the side of the cake, pipe on ‘kisses’ of the green buttercream. Work your way up from the wide base to the tip. Arrange a cluster of 3 different-sized

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cones on top of the cake and pipe as before to cover.

19 Shortly before serving, dust the cake and trees lightly with icing sugar to create a snowy effect.

Energy

Each 75g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,315kJ 16.5g 314kcal High

16%

24%

9.8g 30.8g 0.21g 49%

High

34%

4%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,753kJ/419kcal

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This Christmas Eve, relax with the people you love most and enjoy all the fun of the festivities

Find the recipe for this indulgent hot chocolate at ASDA.GL/ candycane

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here’s something magical about Christmas Eve. Whether you’re all prepped for the big day or wrapping a few final bits and pieces, it’s a night to relax over drinks and nibbles or a seasonal family film.

And remember, there’s always room for a new festive tradition. Surprise and delight everyone with a Christmas Eve Box, filled with all you need for an evening to remember. From cosy socks to novelty mugs, this is one gift everyone can open early. Ho ho ho!

Asda 4 Mince Pie Filled Cookies, £1.50 (4-pack; 38p each)

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A TREAT FOR SANTA

Candy cane hot chocolate and mince-pie cookies – such a tempting combination. Tuck in and enjoy.

We won’t tell if you don’t!

Photographs: Andrew Burton. Styling: Jenny Iggleden. Food styling: Cate Dixon

CHRISTMAS EVE

A BOX OF DELIGHTS

Why not create a special box with goodies for the whole family? Include pyjamas for the kids, a festive tipple for the grown-ups and a classic Christmas movie everyone will love.

Christmas Eve Box, £2. Elf DVD, £5. Kids’ red check pyjamas*, £7. Red lounge socks**, £7. Santa mug, £3. Asda Mulled Wine, £2.75 (75cl). Gingerbread Classics double wick jar candle, £5

And there’s more…

Kids’ reindeer 2-piece set†, from £8. Gingerbread house mug; Sprout mug, £3 each.

Santa plate, £1. The Christmas Present CD by Robbie Williams, £12. Disney Frozen Annual 2020, £4 or 2 for £7. Elf Pets – A Fox Cub’s Christmas Tale DVD, £5 Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply.

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CHRISTMAS EVE

The gifts are wrapped, the kids are in bed and it’s time for these warm, spiced treats

White glühwein

Caramel apple cup

A sweet and fruity non-alcoholic treat

A twist on traditional spiced mulled wine, with zingy citrus – for grown-ups only!

SERVES 6 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 66p

In a pan, simmer 1L cloudy apple juice with 2tbsp Bonne Maman Salted Caramel, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 apple, sliced, and juice 1 lemon for 15 mins.

Skim off any foam that

rises to the top, then divide between 6 mugs and serve hot.

Energy

Each 195g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

375kJ 0.8g 90kcal Low

5%

1%

0.4g 20.5g 0.06g 2%

High

23%

1%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 192kJ/46kcal

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SERVES 6 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.95

Pour a 75cl bottle Riesling into a large, deep pan with 2 oranges, sliced, 1 lemon, sliced, 2 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways, and

120g caster sugar. Slowly bring to a boil then simmer for 40 mins to allow the flavours to infuse. Divide between 6 heatproof glasses; serve hot.

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Mull it over

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A feast to remember Serve a luxurious festive meal with a modern twist that will get everyone coming back for seconds

Dressed smoked salmon parcels with jumbo king prawns Wrap gin-flavoured smoked salmon around a creamy filling for a deliciously decadent treat SERVES 8 READY IN 35 MINS, PLUS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING £3.48 ● 4 x 120g packs Extra

Special Gin, Juniper & Lemon Smoked Salmon ● 300g Asda Creamy Original Soft Cheese ● 2 x 120g packs Asda Kiln Roasted Salmon Flakes ● Zest and juice 1 lemon, plus wedges to serve ● 2tbsp chopped dill, plus extra sprigs to garnish ● 2 spring onions, sliced

● 2 vine-ripened tomatoes,

deseeded and diced

● ¼ cucumber, deseeded

and diced

● 3tbsp Extra Special

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

● 1tsp white wine vinegar ● 100g Extra Special

Jumbo King Prawns Cooked & Peeled ● Extra Special Sourdough Baguette, to serve

1 Line 8 small ramekins with clingfilm. Line with overlapping slices of the smoked salmon – let the ends overhang the rim.

2 Put the soft cheese, salmon flakes, lemon zest, ½ the dill and the spring onions into a bowl. Season with black pepper and mix into a coarse paste.

3 Fill the ramekins with the cream cheese mixture, pushing down gently with the back of a spoon; fold the smoked salmon ends in over the filling. Cover with clingfilm and chill for at least 2 hrs or overnight.

4 Just before you serve the parcels, mix together the lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, oil, wine vinegar and remaining chopped dill in a bowl, for the dressing.

5 Remove the clingfilm covers; turn each parcel out onto a plate and spoon the dressing around it. Top with the prawns, season with pepper and garnish with dill. Serve with slices of the sourdough, toasted, and lemon wedges, to squeeze.

Energy

Each 173g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,440kJ 26.0g 9.5g 344kcal High High

17%

37%

48%

Salt

2.2g 2.60g Low

2%

High

43%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 833kJ/199kcal

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These baked crisps are a fun way to use up an odd piece of veg or fruit – pears, carrots or parsnips work well,

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Prosciutto-wrapped roast beef with sage & porcini mushrooms

The star attraction is a succulent roast joint of matured beef, enveloped in earthy mushroom pâté and a wafer-thin layer of Italian ham SERVES 8 READY IN 2 HRS 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.61

● 50g pack Merchant

1 Soak the porcini in boiling water for 30 mins. Drain and rinse, then squeeze

out any excess liquid.

2 Meanwhile, heat 1tbsp of the oil in a frying pan, add the shallots and garlic, then fry for 10 mins on a medium setting until softened.

3 Add the porcini, the chopped mushrooms, sage and thyme. Cook for 8-10 mins until evenly browned.

4 Add 2tbsp of the port to the pan and cook until the liquid is fully reduced.

5 Transfer the mushroom mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the cream and season with pepper; pulse to combine.

6 Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

7 Remove the packaging from the beef. Rub all over with the remaining oil, then fry on a high heat, turning often, to brown outside.

Mushroom, port & thyme gravy

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1 shallot, finely diced ● 20g Merchant Gourmet Dried Porcini Mushrooms, soaked in 200ml boiling water ● 4 sprigs thyme ● 3tbsp cornflour ● 200ml Asda Ruby Port ● 2tbsp Asda Redcurrant Jelly ● 200ml Extra Special Roast Beef Stock

SERVES 8 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 55p

1 Heat the oil in a pan over a medium setting. Add the shallot and cook for 5 mins until soft but not browned.

Drain the porcini, reserving

Gourmet Dried Porcini Mushrooms ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil ● 2 shallots, finely chopped ● 3 cloves garlic, chopped ● 2 x 250g packs chestnut mushrooms, 1 pack chopped, 1 pack whole ● 1tbsp chopped sage ● 1tbsp thyme leaves, plus extra sprigs to garnish ● 100ml Asda Ruby Port ● 2tbsp double cream ● Extra Special British Beef Roasting Joint (matured 30 days, typically 1.4kg) ● 2 x 100g packs Asda Italian Prosciutto ● Roasted garlic cloves, to serve

This rich, tangy gravy complements the beef to perfection

8 Lay the prosciutto slices on a sheet of baking paper in 2 overlapping rows, then spread with the mushroom paste. Put the beef on top then use the paper to help wrap the prosciutto around it, as tightly as possible.

9 Put the joint in a roasting tin, seam-side down.

Remove the paper, pour the rest of the port around the beef but not over it, then scatter the whole chestnut mushrooms into the tin to surround the beef.

10 Cover with foil and roast for 1 hr 20 mins to 1 hr 40 mins, depending on how rare you like it; remove the foil after 30 mins. After cooking, rest for at least 15 mins before carving.

11 Carve the beef into thick slices. Serve alongside the roast mushrooms, drizzled with the juices from the roasting tin and garnished with thyme and roast garlic.

Energy

Each 294g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,562kJ 17.1g 373kcal Med

19%

24%

Salt

6.5g

2.1g

1.65g

33%

2%

28%

High

Low

Med

ofyourreferenceintake Typicalenergyvaluesper100g:531kJ/127kcal

the liquid. Chop finely, add to the pan along with the thyme, then fry for 1 min.

2 Mix the cornflour with a little of the port until smooth. Add to the pan with the redcurrant jelly, stock and the rest of the port. Bring to a boil, stirring, until the jelly has melted and the gravy has thickened; simmer for 10 mins.

3 Remove the thyme sprigs and pour the gravy into a warmed jug to serve.

Each 79g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

Energy 367kJ 88kcal

1.6g

0.2g

5.4g 0.11g

4%

2%

1%

6%

Low

Med

2%

ofyourreferenceintake Typicalenergyvaluesper100g:464kJ/111kcal

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Charred sprouts with a Dijon mayo dressing

A delicately nutty, smoky take on this love-or-hate veg SERVES 8 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 61p

● 2 x 400g packs Grower’s

Italian sausage & ciabatta stuffing balls

Treat them to golden stuffing, bursting with festive herby flavours

SERVES 8 READY IN 50 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 84p ● 100g Extra Special

Ciabatta Loaf

● 2 x 400g packs Extra

Special 6 Pork Sausages

3 Squeeze the sausage meat out of the casings and mix in a bowl with the ciabatta, pancetta, garlic, herbs, chopped sage and lemon zest until combined.

Season with black pepper.

4 Shape into 8 balls and put on a lined baking tray.

Drizzle with oil; bake for 20-25 mins until golden and cooked through. Pick the whole sage leaves and add for the final 10 mins.

Energy

● 6 rashers pancetta,

finely chopped

● 1 clove garlic, crushed ● 1tbsp Italian herb mix ● 3 sprigs fresh sage,

Each 121g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,382kJ 26.0g 8.6g 330kcal High High

17%

37%

43%

Salt

1.1g

1.85g

1%

31%

Low

High

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,142kJ/273kcal

½ chopped, ½ whole ● Zest 1 lemon ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil

Parmesan & thyme potato stacks

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

2 Put the ciabatta in a food processor and blitz into rough crumbs.

SERVES 8 READY IN 1 HR 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 23p

A Christmas dinner must, these roasties have a tasty twist

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● 2tbsp extra virgin olive

oil, plus extra to grease

● 750g baby potatoes,

very thinly sliced

● 3 cloves garlic, crushed ● 2tbsp thyme leaves ● 40g Parmesan, grated

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

Grease a 12-hole muffin tin with a little of the oil.

2 In a bowl, drizzle the oil on the potato slices, garlic, thyme, half the Parmesan and a good grind of black pepper, then toss together.

3 Stack the potatoes into 8 of the muffin-tin holes and bake for 50 mins to 1 hr until golden and crisp.

Remove from the tin and sprinkle over the rest of the Parmesan to serve.

Each 103g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

Energy 483kJ 115kcal

4.3g

6%

6%

Med

1.4g 7%

Selection Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthways ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil ● 3 cloves garlic, 2 finely chopped, 1 crushed ● 2tbsp thyme leaves, plus extra to garnish ● 40g Asda Blanched Hazelnuts, chopped ● Zest and juice ½ lemon ● 310g pack Butcher’s Selection Lean Diced Smoked Bacon ● 2tbsp mayonnaise ● 1tbsp Dijon mustard ● 2tsp white wine vinegar

1 Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

2 On a large baking tray, toss the sprouts with the oil, chopped garlic and thyme. Roast for 30-35 mins until golden, adding the hazelnuts for the final 5 mins. Toss through the lemon zest and juice.

3 Meanwhile, fry the diced bacon for 5-8 mins over a medium heat until crisp.

4 Whisk the mayo with the mustard, vinegar, crushed garlic and some pepper.

5 Toss the bacon with the sprouts; garnish with thyme.

Serve with the mayo.

1.2g 0.09g Low

1%

2%

ofyourreferenceintake Typicalenergyvaluesper100g:469kJ/112kcal

1 ofyour 5-a-day

Energy 934kJ 223kcal

11%

Each 154g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Med

16.9g 3.4g

3.4g 1.28g

24%

4%

Med

17%

Low

21%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 607kJ/145kcal

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Portobello & red onion Yorkshire traybake

How can you make Yorkshire pudding even more irresistible?

Make it big, with chunks of tasty veg SERVES 8 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 22p

● 3 large eggs ● 200ml semi-skimmed

milk

● 100g plain flour ● ½tsp nutmeg ● 1tbsp chopped rosemary,

plus extra to garnish

● 3tbsp rapeseed oil ● 100g Extra Special Baby

Portobello Mushrooms, sliced 2cm thick ● 2 small red onions, cut into wedges

1 Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

Warm a 30cm x 20cm ovenproof dish in the oven.

2 Whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, nutmeg, rosemary and some black pepper until smooth.

3 Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Fry the mushrooms and onions for 5 mins.

4 Add the remaining oil to the hot dish, followed by the batter. Top with the mushrooms and onions; bake for 18-20 mins until golden and risen.

Each 105g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

Energy 589kJ 141kcal

7.0g

1.3g

2.7g 0.14g

7%

10%

7%

3%

Med

Low

2%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 561kJ/134kcal

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Layer meringue tiers with chestnut cream and sweet, dark cherries for the ultimate dessert

SERVES 24 READY IN 1 HR 50 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 60p

FOR THE MERINGUE ● 14 medium egg whites ● 700g caster sugar ● 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), melted then set aside to cool for 10 mins FOR THE TOPPING ● 100g frozen black cherries, thawed ● 1tbsp cornflour ● 20g caster sugar FOR THE FILLING ● 180g pack Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts, puréed ● 600ml whipping cream ● 3tbsp icing sugar

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TO DECORATE ● 100g dark chocolate (50% cocoa), chopped ● 100g fresh cherries ● 30g blanched hazelnuts, toasted and chopped 1 Preheat the oven to 120C/ 100C Fan/Gas 1. In pencil, draw 3 circles on 3 separate pieces of baking paper: 25cm, 20cm and 15cm in diameter. Turn over and

put on 3 baking sheets (the circles will still be visible).

2 Mix the meringue in 2 batches; use ½ the egg whites and ½ the sugar at a time. In a very large, clean bowl, whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks. Beat in the sugar 1tbsp at a time. Gently fold through the melted chocolate until marbled.

3 Spread the mixture on the baking paper, using the circles as a guide.

Bake for 2 hrs. Turn off the heat; cool in the oven.

4 Simmer 50ml water and all the topping ingredients in a pan for 2 mins until

thickened. Allow to cool.

5 Whisk the chestnut purée, cream and icing sugar until soft peaks form.

6 Microwave the chopped chocolate in 30-sec bursts to melt. Stir, then dip the base of each fresh cherry; put on baking paper to set.

7 Put the large meringue on a serving plate; spread with ⅓ of the chestnut cream. Add the middle meringue, more cream, then the small meringue. Top with the rest of the cream.

8 Drizzle the cherry mixture over the pavlova.

Top with the chocolate cherries and hazelnuts.

Energy

Each 106g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,362kJ 14.8g 325kcal Med

16%

21%

8.5g 41.3g 0.11g 43%

High

46%

2%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,284kJ/307kcal

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YOUR GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE

Roa oas asts tur urkey r eyy Essential know-how to ensure you serve a feast to be proud of…

T

he festive turkey is a firm British favourite – and that’s official. For 76% of us* Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without a perfect, golden-brown roast bird at the centre of the dinner table. It’s the pride and joy of the family

chef, but there’s a lot to think about. So, whether you’re after a traditional whole bird or an easy-to-cook crown, here’s the ultimate guide on how to prep, roast, carve and serve your turkey. Your wow-factor Christmas dinner starts here!

PICK YOUR CHRISTMAS CENTREPIECE Are you serving turkey?

YES

NO

How many people are you serving?

Need a vegan option?

10 OR LESS

11 OR MORE EXTRA SPECIAL LARGE FREERANGE CORN-FED BRONZE TURKEY

YES SEE PAGE 48 FOR OUR VEGAN MAPLE & BUTTERNUT SQUASH ROULADE

Both white and dark meat?

BOTH ASDA FROZEN LARGE BRITISH WHOLE TURKEY

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Meat or fish?

WHITE ONLY

Do you want to add your own flavours?

YES EXTRA SPECIAL LARGE FREE-RANGE CORN-FED CROWN

NO

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Calculate the cooking time

Roasting the perfect turkey is all about the timing… ● For turkey crowns, allow 60mins/kg of thawed weight. So a 2.75kg crown needs about 2 hrs 45 mins in an oven preheated to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. ● For a whole turkey, allow 20 mins/kg of thawed weight, plus 90 mins. So a 6.25kg bird needs 3 hrs 35 mins in an oven preheated to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. ● For a pre-stuffed, oven-ready turkey, follow the pack instructions.

roast turkey timeline

Your bird is thawed, you’ve calculated the cooking time and prepped it ready to roast. Here’s how to cook it…

Put the turkey in the preheated oven Don’t forget to set a timer!

About 30 mins before the end of the cooking time

Remove the foil cover from the turkey to allow the skin to turn crisp and golden.

When the calculated cooking time is up

ESSENTIAL KIT ROASTING TIN Choose a tin similar in size to your turkey.

A snug fit helps keep the meat tender and gives a more flavoursome gravy.

George Home 39cm Nonstick Roaster with Rack, £5.50; George Home 26cm Ceramic White Roaster, £3; Bacofoil The Turkey Roasting Tray (Large)*, £2

FOIL Choose a wide foil, so you can wrap it over the bird with no gaps, to help seal in flavour and moisture.

Bacofoil The Turkey Roasting Foil (Extra Wide)*, £1.50 (3m; 50p/m) THERMOMETER This useful piece of kitchen kit takes the guesswork out of

checking your roast is cooked through and safe to eat.

George Home Stainless Steel Meat Thermometer, £3.50 SERVING PLATTER Because the perfect turkey deserves to be served from a stylish platter!

George Home White Rectangular Serving Platter, £4

Check the cooking process with a meat thermometer. For the best results, stick it into the centre of the thickest part of the bird – usually the top of the thigh or the breast. If it reads 75C or above, it’s done. If the temperature is still below 75C, roast for another 15 mins, then check again. Repeat until the correct temperature is reached.

Alternatively…

Another way to test is to pierce the thickest part of the turkey (see above) with a skewer. If it’s cooked through, the juices will run clear. If they look pink, return to the oven for another 15 mins then check again.

After roasting to prep a whole frozen turkey

Move the bird from the freezer to the fridge to thaw 48 hrs before cooking.

Then, 1 hr before cooking, take it out of the fridge. Remove any packaging and ties on the legs. Pat dry with kitchen roll, rub with oil and fill the cavity with stuffing (optional). Put the turkey into a roasting tin, pack the flavouring ingredients around it and cover both the bird and the tin in foil.

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Your turkey will need to rest for 30 mins to 1 hr before carving, to help the meat retain its juiciness and tender texture, so make sure you factor this into your timing. Remove the bird from the oven, then cover with fresh foil and clean tea towels to keep in the heat.

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WHOLE FROZEN TURKEY

Sticky maple & paprika roast whole turkey

Sweet and smoky flavours make the crispy golden skin even more delicious SERVES 10, WITH LEFTOVERS READY IN 3 HRS 15 MINS, PLUS RESTING PRICE PER SERVING £1.87

● Asda Large British Whole Frozen Turkey (typically 5.3kg), thawed, giblets removed from cavity ● 3 onions, halved ● 6 sprigs thyme ● 2 bulbs garlic, halved, 1 clove reserved ● 1 lemon, halved ● 3tbsp rapeseed oil ● 3tbsp maple syrup ● 2tbsp smoked paprika ● Fresh herbs and cranberries, to

garnish (optional) ● Side dishes of your choice, to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.

2 Put the bird in a roasting tin with the onions, thyme,

garlic and lemon halves.

3 Rub the turkey with 2tbsp of the oil; loosely cover with foil. Roast for the calculated time (see p34), basting with the cooking juices.

4 Meanwhile, whisk the remaining oil with the syrup, paprika and the reserved garlic, crushed.

5 About 30 mins before the end of the cooking time, remove the foil from the bird and brush all over

with the maple syrup glaze.

6 At the end of the roasting time, test the bird is cooked through (see Roast Turkey Timeline, opposite). Rest, covered, for 30 mins. Put on a platter and garnish with the herbs, cranberries and contents of the roasting tin.

Serve with the side dishes.

Energy

Each 204g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,306kJ 10.2g 312kcal Med

16%

15%

2.2g

6.1g 0.35g

11%

7%

Low

6%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 640kJ/153kcal

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ROAST IN THE BAG CROWN

Roast in the bag turkey crown with clementine gravy Super-easy to cook, this perfectly roasted bird is served with a delicious zesty twist SERVES 6, WITH LEFTOVERS READY IN 2 HRS 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £3.44

● 1.75kg Asda Roast in the Bag Stuffed Turkey Crown* ● 20g unsalted butter ● 4tbsp plain flour ● 2 x 24g Asda Chicken Stock Pots

● Juice 1 clementine ● 80ml dry sherry ● 2 sprigs rosemary ● 2 bay leaves ● 20g pack thyme, to serve ● Cranberry sauce, pigs in blankets, roast stuffing

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balls, onions and garlic, to serve (optional) 1 Cook the crown according to the pack instructions.

Remove the turkey from the bag; allow to rest. Skim the fat off the juices from the bag and reserve both.

2 Heat the fat in a pan with the butter and flour for 2 mins on medium.

3 Add boiling water to make the juices up to

800ml. Stir through the stock pots to dissolve.

4 Stir in the clementine juice and sherry. Add the rosemary and bay leaves; simmer for 20 mins.

5 Strain the gravy into a jug and garnish the turkey crown with thyme. Serve with the accompaniments.

Energy

Each 330g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

High

1,546kJ 14.2g 370kcal Med

19%

20%

4.6g

1.3g 2.05g

23%

1%

Low

34%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 469kJ/112kcal

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FRESH TURKEY CROWN

Lemon & honey turkey crown

Succulent and zesty, with a hint of sweetness

SERVES 8, WITH LEFTOVERS READY IN 3 HRS, PLUS RESTING PRICE PER SERVING £5

● Extra Special Large Free-Range Corn-Fed Turkey Crown* (typically 2.75kg) ● 6 shallots, halved ● 10 cloves garlic ● 3 bay leaves ● 20g pack rosemary ● 20g pack thyme ● Zest and juice 3 lemons, empty peels reserved ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil ● 100g clear honey 1 Preheat the oven to 190C/ 170C Fan/Gas 5. Calculate the cooking time (see p34).

2 Put the turkey crown in a roasting tin and surround with the shallots, garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, ½ the thyme and the reserved lemon peels. Rub the crown with the oil.

3 Cover the turkey with a loose tent of foil and roast for the calculated time.

4 Reserve a few sprigs of the remaining thyme.

Simmer the rest with the honey and lemon zest and juice in a pan for 5 mins.

5 About 30 mins before the cooking time ends, brush the honey mixture over the crown. Turn up the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

Roast, uncovered, basting with the juices after 15 mins, until cooked through (see test, p34).

6 Rest for 30 mins, then garnish with the reserved thyme sprigs and serve.

Energy

Each 196g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,329kJ 9.6g 318kcal Med

16%

14%

2.4g 10.4g 0.33g 12%

Med

12%

6%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 678kJ/162kcal

WHOLE FRESH TURKEY

Whole turkey with herb butter

This aromatic roast really has the wow factor SERVES 14, WITH LEFTOVERS READY IN 4 HRS, PLUS RESTING PRICE PER SERVING £2.96

● Extra Special Large Free-Range Corn-Fed Bronze Turkey* (typically 6.25kg), giblets removed from cavity ● 6 shallots, halved ● 6 clementines, zested and halved ● 2 sprigs rosemary, chopped ● 150g unsalted butter, at room temperature ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● ½tsp ground nutmeg ● 2tbsp chopped parsley ● 25g sage, ½ chopped, ½ left whole ● 6 bay leaves ● 3tbsp rapeseed oil 1 Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.

Calculate the cooking time (see p34).

2 Put the turkey, shallots clementine halves and ½ the

rosemary in a roasting tin.

3 Mix the remaining rosemary with the butter, clementine zest, garlic, nutmeg and chopped herbs.

4 Loosen the skin from the meat with your hands. Fill the space with the butter, rubbing over the breast and legs. Slide the bay leaves under the skin.

5 Rub with 2tbsp oil and loosely cover with foil. Roast for the calculated time, basting regularly. Remove the foil for the final 30 mins.

When cooked through (see test, p34), rest for 30 mins.

6 Fry the whole sage leaves in the remaining oil until crisp. Use to garnish the turkey before serving.

Energy

Each 197g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,146kJ 13.8g 274kcal Med

14%

20%

6.5g

2.4g 0.26g

33%

3%

Low

4%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 582kJ/139kcal

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top tip

With a sharp carving knife and fork plus the right technique, there will be plenty of succulent turkey to go round…

2

1

Place your turkey on a few pieces of kitchen paper to stabilise it during carving

3

1 Start by removing the legs and thighs. Cut through the skin that connects them to the breast then slice off the meat. Take out the wishbone to make it easier to cut the breasts. 2 Next, cut off the breasts, one at a time. Run the blade of your knife down the side of the breastbone, then cut down and underneath the meat to detach it in one piece. 3 Slice up the breast meat on a board and serve.

TURKEY TROUBLESHOOTING

Our best sides Top trimmings from our Extra Special range

Wagyu Beef Dripping King Edward Roast Potatoes, £1.50 (400g; 38p/100g)

British Pork, Sage & Caramelised Onion Stuffing*, £2.75 (340g; £8.09/kg) or 2 for £5

A last-minute turkey panic doesn’t mean Christmas is cancelled – we’ve got all the tips, fixes and hacks you need to turn a festive nightmare into a dream dinner!

How do I know if my turkey is thawed?

Test the thicker parts of the bird by poking with a fork. The flesh should be soft and flexible, with no ice crystals in the cavity. If it is still frozen, submerge it in cold tap water for 30 mins, then check again. Change the water every 30 mins.

My turkey is too big to fit in the oven.

Don’t panic! Remove the legs and thighs – these can be cooked separately, or stored in the fridge to cook on Boxing Day.

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The turkey skin is golden brown, but the meat in the middle isn’t cooked.

If your turkey is visibly undercooked inside or has failed a meat thermometer or skewer test (see p34 for details), cover the bird with foil to prevent the skin browning too much, then return it to the oven until it’s cooked through.

My turkey is overcooked and looks a bit dry No problem. Carve the turkey (see above) and put the sliced meat back in the roasting tin

to soak up any leftover cooking juices. Serve drizzled with gravy.

I don’t have enough oven space for the bird and all the trimmings.

As the turkey needs to be rested after roasting, then carved, you’ll have up to about 1 hr 15 mins to cook all those tasty accompaniments. Just make sure the bird is well covered in fresh foil and clean tea towels and it should retain its heat for about 1 hr.

Then serve it all with piping-hot gravy.

10 Pigs in Blankets*, £2.75 (210g; £13.10/kg) or 2 for £5

Cranberry Sauce with Ruby Port, £1** (230g; 43p/100g)

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How to carve

Butternut squash Wellington

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HOW TO…

Make perfect gravy

Food editor Gregor McMaster shows you how to create a rich chicken gravy to serve alongside the bird this Christmas SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 90p

1 For 500ml gravy*, chop 2 carrots and 2 celery sticks; halve 2 onions. Toss in a roasting tin with 2 sprigs rosemary, 2 sprigs thyme, 1tbsp rapeseed oil and 1tbsp black peppercorns.

2 Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/ Gas 7. Top the veg with 500g chicken wings then roast for 40-45 mins until golden. Reserve 3tbsp fat from the tin (add an extra splash of oil if needed).

3 Tip the contents of the tray into a pan with a 450g pack Extra Special Roast Chicken Stock and 300ml boiling water. Boil, cover then simmer for 20 mins, skimming off any foam.

4 Remove the wings and reserve for another recipe –try Chicken & Rice Soup (see ASDA.GL/chickensoup). Strain the stock through a sieve; squeeze out the juices with a spoon. Discard the pulp.

5 Pour the reserved fat into a clean, dry pan, add 3tbsp plain flour, then whisk together. Cook on medium for 2 mins, whisking continuously, until it forms a thick, smooth paste.

6 Add the stock a little at a time, Each 125g serving contains whisking, until Energy Fat Saturates Sugars Salt smooth. Simmer 91382kcalkJ 5.5g 0.4g 0.0g 0.81g Low Low Med Med 5% 8% 2% 0% 14% for 20 mins or of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 305kJ/73kcal until needed.

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The skill

‘Make a herby chicken gravy from scratch by roasting meat and veg, creating a rich stock, then thickening while keeping it smooth.’

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Homemade chicken gravy is perfect for Canadian chippy fave poutine.

Find the recipe at ASDA.GL/poutine

‘Add a splash of brandy with the stock to give your chicken gravy an extra taste of Christmas’

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Walnut & blue cheese spaghetti

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Vegan nutty sausage rolls

Nuts

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Walnut & blue cheese spaghetti

Vegan nutty sausage rolls

SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.15

SERVES 12 READY IN 1 HR 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 43p

1 Fry 2 cloves garlic, chopped, in 1tbsp rapeseed oil for 2 mins.

Add 80g walnuts, roughly chopped, 100g fresh breadcrumbs and ½tbsp thyme leaves. Fry for 5 mins, stirring regularly, until golden brown. Set aside.

2 In a separate pan, cook 1 shallot, chopped, in 1tsp rapeseed oil on low for 10 mins, to soften. Add 50ml dry white wine (optional) and 1 reduced-salt veg stock cube made up to 250ml. Simmer for 10 mins, then take off the heat.

3 Cook 300g spaghetti

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2 Fry 1 onion, chopped, in 1tbsp rapeseed oil for 10 mins. Add 3 cloves garlic, crushed, 2 sprigs rosemary, chopped, 250g chestnut mushrooms, chopped, and 1 carrot, grated. Fry for 10 mins. Blitz in a food processor with a 390g tin green lentils, drained.

3 Add 1tsp Marmite, 50g breadcrumbs, 10g flat-leaf parsley, chopped, 2tbsp pine nuts and 100g mixed nuts, chopped, then

according to the pack instructions. Add 180g baby spinach for the final 1 min, then drain and return to the pan.

4 Crumble 75g Extra Special Butlers Farmhouse Blue Cheese. Stir half into the shallot sauce with 200ml Asda 50% Less Fat Crème Fraîche, then mix through the pasta.

5 Serve sprinkled with the remaining cheese and the breadcrumb mixture.

Energy

Each 421g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,994kJ 33.3g 11.4g 716kcal High High

36%

48%

57%

Salt

5.1g 0.72g Low

6%

Low

12%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 711kJ/170kcal

Winter-spiced almond butter on panettone toast

Italian fruit loaf, toasted and generously topped with nut butter, ripe figs and juicy blueberries SERVES 4 READY IN 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.18

1 To make the spiced almond butter, put 50g Asda Smooth Almond Butter in a small pan with 2tbsp maple syrup, ½tsp ground cinnamon, ½tsp ground mixed spice and 1tbsp water. Heat over a low setting for 2 mins until warm and runny. Add 30g chopped mixed nuts and stir to combine.

2 Toast 4 slices panettone, each 2cm thick – take care as they will burn quickly.

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3 While the toast is still warm, spread with the almond butter and cut each slice into 4. Arrange in stacks of 4 pieces of panettone each on 4 individual plates.

4 Slice 2 ripe figs and arrange on top of the panettone stacks. Sprinkle 100g blueberries and 15g toasted flaked almonds over the top of the stacks, to serve.

Energy

Each 139g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

20%

32%

2%

1,646kJ 22.2g 6.4g 26.4g 0.14g 393kcal High High Med Low

32%

29%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,184kJ/283kcal

Golden pastry wrapped around a sav voury nut medley, vegetable and herb filling

pulse to bring together.

4 Unroll 375g Asda Ready Rolled Puff Pastry; spoon the filling down the centre.

Fold into one long roll, cut into 12 and put seam-side down on the baking tray.

5 Whisk 1tbsp rapeseed oil with 2tbsp soya milk; brush over the pastry.

Sprinkle with 1tbsp poppy seeds and bake for 35-40 mins until golden.

6 Serve warm or cold with English mustard.

Energy

Each 120g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Med

1,064kJ 15.6g 254kcal Med

13%

22%

4.7g

2.5g 0.38g

24%

3%

Low

6%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 887kJ/212kcal

Creamy caramelised nut tart

Mixed nuts and pumpkin seeds add crunc ch to this rich treat, with a hint of spiced citrus SERVES 8 READY IN 35 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 52p

1 Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5 and roast 200g Asda Nut Selection and 2tbsp pumpkin seeds on a baking tray for 5 mins.

2 Line a 23cm round tart tin with a 375g pack Asda Ready Rolled Shortcrust Pastry. Cover with baking paper, fill with baking beans and bake for 15-20 mins. Remove the beans and paper and bake for 8-10 mins until the pastry is cooked and golden.

3 Heat a large nonstick pan over a high setting.

Add 200g granulated

sugar and heat, swirling the pan, until melted and a deep brown colour.

Remove from the heat and stir in 100ml Asda 50% Less Fat Crème Fraîche, 30g unsalted butter, zest ½ orange and ½tsp ground cinnamon until smooth.

4 Stir the nut and seed mixture into the caramel mixture and tip into the pastry case. Allow to cool fully before serving.

Energy

Each 117g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

27%

43%

5%

2,218kJ 30.4g 12.9g 26.9g 0.28g 530kcal High High High Low

65%

30%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,895kJ/453kcal

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Crunchy walnuts add bite, pairing perfectly y with the beautiful sharpness of the blue cheese

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ith its triple-layer strength and 60% larger sheets*, super-absorbent Regina Blitz is the versatile go-to kitchen roll for Christmas and beyond. It’s also eco-friendly: its single roll pack comes with 100% paper packaging, so it’s plastic free and easier to recycle, too.

You gotta roll with it…

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Christmas is all about thrills – and spills! So keep a roll of Regina Blitz close by for wiping surfaces (and faces) clean.

The perfect multitasker, Regina Blitz is great for food prep: mopping, draining, wiping, polishing and much more.

Fun for all: when you’ve finished the last sheet, little ones can use the inner roll (and coloured paper) to make tribute elves.

Regina Blitz, £2.50 (100 sheets; 2.5p/sheet)

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Lunch is served ved Don’t fancy turkey? Make your Christmas feast extra special with a glazed ham, salmon or vegan centrepiece main

Ginger & rum-glazed ham with jewelled roast carrots, p48

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Vegan maple & butternut squash roulade

Festive pecans and cranberries add bite to tender veg wrapped in puff pastry, all topped with sweet candied nuts and parsnip crisps SERVES 8 READY IN 1 HR 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 76p

Ginger & rum-glazed ham with jewelled roast carrots

Simmering the ham in ginger beer infuses it with sweet flavour and a touch of warming spice SERVES 10, PLUS LEFTOVERS READY IN 2 HRS 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.09

FOR THE HAM ● 2.7kg joint Butcher’s Selection Unsmoked Gammon ● 2 x 1.5L bottles Old Jamaica Ginger Beer ● 2 red onions, quartered ● 2 bay leaves ● 2 sticks celery, chopped ● 1 carrot, chopped FOR THE GLAZE ● 6 balls stem ginger, finely chopped, plus 3tbsp syrup from the jar ● 1tsp ground ginger ● 3tbsp Seville orange marmalade ● 1tbsp English mustard ● 2tbsp golden rum FOR THE CARROTS ● 2 x 300g packs Grower’s Selection British Chantenay Carrots ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 2tbsp thyme leaves ● 2tbsp stem ginger syrup from the jar ● 1tbsp tahini ● 80g pomegranate seeds ● ½ x 25g pack flat-leaf parsley, chopped 48 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

1 Put all the ingredients for the ham in a very large pan.

Simmer for 2 hrs, topping up water as needed to keep the gammon covered.

2 Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

3 Put all the ingredients for the glaze in a pan. Heat for 5 mins on a medium setting.

4 Boil the carrots for 8 mins; drain. Toss in the oil, thyme and ginger syrup. Roast for 20-25 mins until golden.

5 Remove the onions and ham from the pan; put on a foil-lined baking tray. Cut off the skin, score a diamond pattern in the fat, brush with glaze; garnish with an extra bay leaf (optional). Roast for 25 mins; baste occasionally.

Rest for 10 mins.

6 Toss the carrots with the tahini. Sprinkle over the pomegranate seeds and parsley. Serve with the ham.

Energy

Each 251g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

High

1,103kJ 6.0g 264kcal Low

13%

9%

1.8g

18.1g 4.34g

9%

20%

Med

72%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 439kJ/105kcal

● 300g Frozen for Freshness Butternut Squash Chunks ● 2 parsnips, 1 finely chopped and 1 cut into strips with a veg peeler ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil ● ½tsp smoked paprika ● 60g pecans, chopped ● 40g dried cranberries ● 375g pack Asda Ready Rolled Light Puff Pastry ● 225g Asda Free From Garlic & Herb Soft Cheese Alternative ● 1tbsp almond milk ● 70g Asda Chopped Mixed Nuts ● 3tbsp maple syrup ● Steamed Savoy cabbage, to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

2 Put the frozen butternut squash and the chopped parsnip on a large baking tray. Drizzle with ½ the oil, sprinkle with the paprika and season with black pepper. Roast for 30 mins or until tender, stirring halfway through.

3 Meanwhile, toss the parsnip strips and the remaining oil together on a baking tray. Cook for 10 mins until golden, then

set aside. The strips will crisp up as they cool.

4 Tip the squash and parsnips into a large bowl. Stir through the pecans and cranberries.

5 Unroll the puff pastry onto a lined baking tray.

Spread with the soft cheese alternative, then pile the veg mixture on top, along the length of the pastry rectangle, closer to one long edge than the other.

6 Fold the pastry over the veg for the roulade shape, then place on the tray, join-side down. Brush with the almond milk, to glaze.

7 Bake for 35-40 mins, until golden and risen.

8 Dry-fry the mixed nuts on medium to toast. Add the maple syrup; cook until thick and bubbling.

Pour onto a lined baking tray and allow to set.

Break into small pieces.

9 Transfer the roulade to a platter. Sprinkle with the candied nuts and parsnip crisps. Serve with the steamed cabbage.

Energy

Each 178g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

22%

38%

12%

1,877kJ 26.7g 11.2g 13.4g 0.73g 449kcal High High Med Med

56%

15%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,054kJ/252kcal

FOOD

With our huge range of veggie, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free products, everyone can enjoy the perfect main this Christmas

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Juniper & citrus salmon with hasselback squash Succulent, flaky fish with caramelised roast butternut squash and a winter pesto

● Juice and zest 2 lemons, plus wedges to serve ● Juice and zest 1 orange ● 4tbsp extra virgin olive oil ● 2tsp juniper berries, crushed ● 1tbsp thyme leaves ● 800g Asda Whole Side of Salmon ● 1 butternut squash, peeled, halved lengthways and deseeded ● 8 bay leaves ● 2tbsp capers ● 25g parsley ● 2 sprigs rosemary ● 40g toasted flaked almonds 1 Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

2 Whisk ½ the lemon juice and zest plus all the orange juice and zest with 1tbsp of the oil, the crushed juniper, thyme leaves and some freshly ground black pepper.

3 Lay out the salmon on a lined baking tray.

Spread the top side with

the citrus mixture. Set aside for 30 mins.

4 Put the squash halves on a baking tray, cut-sides down. Rub with 1tbsp oil and roast for 25mins. Cool slightly and make deep cuts across each of them, 5mm apart. Slot bay leaves in a few. Roast for 40 mins.

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5 At the same time, roast the salmon for 30-35 mins until cooked through.

Allow to rest for 10 mins.

6 For the pesto, blitz the capers, parsley, rosemary, ½ the flaked almonds, the remaining oil, lemon juice and zest, and 2tbsp water in a blender until smooth.

7 Transfer the salmon to a serving platter. Sprinkle with the remaining almonds, garnish with lemon wedges and serve with the squash and pesto on the side.

Energy

1 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 323g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

1,973kJ 31.3g 472kcal High

24%

45%

5.2g

8.1g 0.29g

26%

9%

Low

5%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 611kJ/146kcal

Photographs: Toby Scott. Styling: Sarah Birks. Food styling: Matthew Ford

SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.41

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Festive flavour Succulent, delicious and simple to cook – celebrate the season with our selection of quality gammon joints

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ake it a Christmas feast to remember with our range of flavour-packed gammon.

Prepared by our expert butchers, our festive joints are ready to oven-roast, for an impressive dish with minimum fuss. Serve our tender roast gammon as an accompaniment to Christmas dinner, a centrepiece main, or enjoy it for lunch on Boxing Day. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or treating yourself to a taste of luxury, we have the perfect seasonal gammon joint for you. Let the celebrations begin…

CHRISTMAS CUTS ● Butcher’s Selection Berry & Maple Bone-in Gammon Joint*, £15 (2.3kg; £6.52/kg) ● Butcher’s Selection Crackling Gammon Joint*, £10 (1.2kg; £8.33/kg) ● Extra Special Topside Gammon Joint with a Seville Orange Glaze*, £15 (1.65kg; £9.09/kg) ● Extra Special Dry Cured Gammon Joint, £12.50 (1.5kg; £8.33/kg) Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply.

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Shake up your celebrations with festive cocktails, made with our quality branded spirits and liqueurs

Tia Maria, £10* (70cl; £14.29/L)

Baileys Scrumptious Salted Caramel, £16 (70cl; £22.86/L)

Absolut Vanilia, £15 (70cl; £21.43/L)

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Beefeater London Blood Orange, £13** (70cl; £18.57/L)

TIA MARIA MOCHA MARTINI Shake a handful of ice with 25ml Tia Maria, 25ml vodka and 75ml cold black coffee. Put 1 scoop chocolate ice cream in a Martini or coupe glass.

Pour the Martini mix around it to serve.

ABSOLUT VANILIA PASSION MARTINI Shake a handful of ice with 50ml Absolut Vanilia, 15ml sugar syrup, the pulp and juice 3 passion fruit and 20ml pineapple juice.

Strain into a Martini glass.

Serve with 1 shot glass Prosecco on the side.

BAILEYS SALTED CARAMEL HOT CHOC Make 1 mug hot chocolate according to the pack instructions. Stir through 50ml Baileys Scrumptious Salted Caramel. Top with whipped cream, a drizzle of toffee sauce and crumbled fudge, to serve.

BEEFEATER BLOOD ORANGE CHRISTINGLE Mix together 50ml Beefeater Blood Orange, 30ml Orange Juice, 15ml Sugar Syrup and 75ml hot water. Pour into a heatproof tumbler, garnish with 1 slice orange and serve immediately.

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Love thosee leftove leftovers For maximum taste and minimum waste, these clever dishes are the perfect way to use up what’s left in the fridge. Simply delicious!

Christmas ploughman’s toastie

Give the pub-lunch staple a tasty twist with a selection of seasonal fillings and flavours, such as this tasty combo of leftover ham, Brie and cooked veg.

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Pigs in blankets spaghetti carbonara

Don’t let all these little piggies get eaten on the big day– they’ll add flavour to this traditional dish SERVES 4 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.14

1 Dry-fry 40g leftover mixed nuts, chopped, in a hot pan for 3-5 mins until toasted. Set aside.

2 Heat 1tbsp rapeseed oil in a pan, add 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and 200g leftover cooked pigs in blankets (about 10). Cover and cook over a medium heat for 5 mins.

Add 2 large cloves garlic, crushed, then cook uncovered for 2 mins.

3 Cook 300g spaghetti according to the pack instructions. Drain, reserving 2tbsp of the cooking water, then return the pasta and reserved water to the pan.

4 Meanwhile, grate 50g Parmesan (or any leftover hard cheese). Whisk together 3 eggs, beaten, 2tbsp double cream and 40g of the cheese.

5 Tip the egg mixture, pigs in blankets mixture and 10g flat-leaf parsley, chopped, over the spaghetti. Mix until the pasta is well coated with the creamy sauce.

6 Transfer to a serving dish, then sprinkle with the toasted nuts and reserved grated cheese to serve.

Energy

Each 295g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,469kJ 25.7g 10.0g 590kcal High High

30%

37%

50%

Salt

5.3g 1.00g Low

6%

Med

17%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 837kJ/200kcal

Turkey saltimbocca patties

Savoury cakes of turkey, mash, roast parsnips and herbs with a luxe wrapping of Parma ham, served with a madeira gravy, for grown-ups only

1 In a large bowl, mix 400g leftover turkey, shredded, 600g leftover mashed potato, 200g leftover roast parsnips, chopped, a 25g pack flat-leaf parsley, chopped, and 1tbsp dried sage. Season with black pepper.

2 Shape the mixture into 8 patties and lightly dust with 1tbsp plain flour. Take 8 slices Parma ham and wrap 1 around each patty, then set aside.

3 Heat 1tbsp rapeseed oil in a nonstick frying pan over a medium setting.

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each side until the ham is crisp. Cover and keep in a warm place while you fry the remaining patties.

4 Whisk together 100ml leftover gravy and 2tbsp madeira or port (optional).

5 Once all the patties are cooked, add the gravy mixture to the empty pan.

Simmer for 5 mins until you have a thick, glossy sauce.

6 Serve 2 patties per person with a drizzle of the madeira gravy and a green salad on the side.

Energy

Each 359g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

1,787kJ 16.2g 427kcal Med

21%

23%

2.9g

3.6g 1.44g

15%

4%

Low

24%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 498kJ/119kcal

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SERVES 4 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.19

FOOD

Ch Christmas hriistmas pud d brownies browniies s

Add spicy y, fruity flavour to this crowd d-p ple easing chocolate e treat with lefto over Chrristmass pudd ding SERVES 20 0 READY IN 45 MINS, PLU US COOLING PRICE PER R SERVING 40p

1 Preheat th he oven to 170C/ 150C Fan/G Gas 3. Grease a 20cm x 30ccm brownie tiin and line witth baking paper.

2 Put 200g g dark k chocolate (70% cocoa a),, broken into chunks, an nd 175g unsalted

butter, cube ed, in a glasss bo owl over a pan of gen ntly sim mmering water. Do not allow the base of the bowl to touch the e water. Stiir occcasionally until meltted.

3 Remove fro om the hea at

and stir in 280g golden caster sugar, followed by 130g plain flour then 3 medium eggs, beaten, 1tsp vanilla extract and 2tbsp brandy (optional).

4 Pour the miixtture intto the tin and smooth into the corners. Sprinkle over 200g leftover cooked Christmas pudding, crumbled, and 80g mixed roasted nuts, roughly chopped, pushing

slightly into the batter.

5 Bake for 35-40 mins until set on top and a skewer comes out clean when inserted in the middle. Set aside to cool completely in the tin.

6 Cut into 20 pieces before serving.

Energy

Each 62g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,092kJ 13.6g 261kcal High

13%

19%

7.4g 24.8g 0.07g 37%

High

28%

1%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,761kJ/421kcal

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Perfect for parties Create a stunning spread to please a crowd with ready-to-serve buffet buffet treats

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hen entertaining family and friends over the festive season, you’ll want to spend time enjoying the celebrations, not stuck in the kitchen.

This is where our range of fuss-free buffet favourites comes in. With our 55-piece

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selection pack, plus classics such as an impressive pork and turkey pie, flavour-packed Stilton, houmous, dips and creamy coleslaw, you’ll find something to please everyone. Check out these and much more in the chiller aisle in store and online.

Extra Special Roasted Red Pepper Houmous, £1.35 (170g; 80p/100g)

Asda Creamy Coleslaw, 79p (300g; 26p/100g).

Also £1 (600g; 17p/100g)

Extra Special Blue Stilton, £3 (454g; £6.61/kg)

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Extra Special St Endellion Cornish Brie, £1.90 (180g; £10.56/kg)

Asda 55 Piece Party Platter*, £5 (658g; 76p/100g

Extra Special Jewelled Pork & Turkey Pie, £8 (840g; 95p/100g)

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NEW YEAR’S EVE

Glitzy chocolate ice cream trifle, p66

Get set to sparkle! pa

From stunning cocktails to tasty nibbles and posh party food, we have everything you need to welcome 2020 in style

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Cocktail garnishes Add flavour and a flourish to your cocktail with these eye-catching finishing touches…

Peel strips of cucumber and thread onto a cocktail stick, folding back and forth. Secure at one end with a green olive.

Funfetti martini

Raise a glass to this nutty, dairy-free treat with rainbow sprinkles SERVES 2 READY IN 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.16

1 Put 1tbsp Asda 100’s & 1000’s on a plate. Wet the rims of 2 martini glasses in water; dip in the sprinkles.

2 Add ice to a cocktail shaker and pour over 50ml vanilla vodka, 50ml amaretto, 50ml Baileys Almande Dairy Free Almond Drink and 50ml Asda Free From Coconut Drink. Shake for 2-3 mins. Strain into the glasses and serve.

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Festive cosmopolitan

Get set to party with this perky red berry and lime cocktail SERVES 2 READY IN 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.65

1 Add some ice to a cocktail shaker and pour over 75ml Absolut Raspberri Flavoured Vodka, 25ml Cointreau, 50ml cranberry juice and juice 1 lime. Shake vigorously for 1 min.

2 Strain into 2 martini glasses. Thread 2 sprigs rosemary with 1 frozen cranberry each. Add a sprig to each glass to serve.

Nosecco buck’s fizz slushy

Say cheers with a no-alcohol version of the classic bubbly and orange juice cocktail

Push 2 raspberries onto the end of a sprig of rosemary.

SERVES 10 READY IN 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 40p

1 Pour ½ x 75cl bottle Nosecco Spumante Alcohol Free into a blender. Add 500ml smooth fresh orange juice and a handful of ice; whizz until smooth and slushy.

2 Divide between 10 Champagne flutes, top up with the remaining Nosecco.

Serve garnished with curls of orange peel.

Slice a pink grapefruit into thin wedges.

Put on a baking tray, sprinkle with brown sugar and grill until caramelised.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE

Prawn & cucumber

Sweet potato bites s

MAIN: Jumbo king prawns

GARNISH: Lemon zest and red chilli

MAIN: Avocado

GARNISH: Sesame seeds

SPREAD: Soft cheese

BASE: Cucumber

BASE: Sweet potato falafel

Build the perfect canapé…

Wow your party guests with a stunning selection of savoury party bites: easy to assemble and delicious to eat, these four winning canapés will guarantee everyone has a happy new year!

Smoked salmon blinis MAIN: Smoked salmon

SPREAD: Soured cream

GARNISH: Dill and black pepper

BASE: Cocktail blinis

Antipasto crostini MAIN: Mini mozzarella balls

BASE: Melba thins

GARNISH: Basil leaves and black pepper

SPREAD: Sun-dried tomato pesto

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NEW YEAR’S EVE

Party pleasers!

Get set to impress with our luxe range of finger foods. These ready-to-go party bites are easy to prep (and mouthwateringly good), leaving you time to socialise with friends and family. Plus, our crowd-pleasers have something for everyone, from melt-in-the-mouth pork belly to tasty frozen vegan tartlets and delicate dim sum.

Glitzy chocolate ice cream trifle The ultimate new year celebration dessert!

SERVES 18 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 45p

● 180g Bourneville Dark Chocolate, chopped ● 2 x 284ml Elmlea Double ● 4 Extra Special Belgian Chocolate Chunk Mini Brioche, chopped ● 900ml Asda Really Creamy Fudge Ice Cream ● 100g Extra Special Honeycomb with Belgian Milk Chocolate, broken into pieces ● Cake Décor Gold Glitter Spray and cake sparklers (optional) 66 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

1 Preheat the grill on a medium setting.

2 To make the ganache, microwave the chocolate and 200ml of the Elmlea in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring in between, until melted.

Pour ½ into a trifle dish and swirl to coat the base.

3 Grill the brioche on a baking tray until golden.

Set aside a few pieces and put the rest in the dish.

4 Top with the ice cream,

most of the honeycomb and more ganache. Whip the rest of the Elmlea into soft peaks and spoon on the top with the rest of the brioche, honeycomb and ganache. Spritz with glitter and add a sparkler, if using.

5 If freezing for later, remove 10 mins before serving to soften.

Energy

Each 108g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

14%

27%

4%

1,211kJ 18.9g 13.1g 20.5g 0.24g 289kcal Med High Med Low

66%

23%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,121kJ/268kcal

Extra Special Rainbow Vegan Tartlets, £2.50 (198g; £1.26/100g)

Extra Special Steamed Dim Sum*, £3 (280g; £1.07/100g)

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Extra Special 14 Belly Pork Squares*, £3 (275g; £1.09/100g)

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This blend of Caribbean rums and spices has a complex, fruity flavour. Bumbu The Original, £30* (70cl; £42.86/L)

A smooth, rich classic, flavoured with seven hand-selected botanicals.

Plymouth Gin, £20** (70cl; £28.57/L)

Festive spirits

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From rum and whiskey to both classic and flavoured gins, you’ll find the perfect gift in our range of premium drinks…

This aromatic gin is made with freshly pressed rhubarb juice.

Warner’s Rhubarb Gin, £30† (70cl; £42.86/L)

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Mixing it up

Make your alcohol-free mocktails and soft drink choices so tempting that everyone will want them!

Mulled apple & cinnamon toddy Heat Robinsons Crushed Apple & Cinnamon Fruit Cordial with water and a cinnamon stick until steaming. Pour into a glass and garnish with apple slices and a sprig of thyme.

Mint & lime no-jito

Berry slushie Blend J2O Glitter Berry with crushed ice until smooth. Pour into a glass and garnish with a slice of lime.

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ot everyone wants to drink wine, beer or spirits at festive parties and family gatherings, which is why our selection of soft drinks and mixers is so versatile. Fruit cordials, juices and sparkling classics work brilliantly in cocktails, no-alcohol mocktails or as soft-drink alternatives. Just add ice and pretty garnishes – or hot water for a warming seasonal toddy – and keep everyone happy this Christmas.

Photograph: Dan Jones. Styling: Hannah Wilkinson.

Food styling: Cate Dixon

Fill a glass with ice, sliced lime, mint and cucumber. Pour over Robinsons Crushed Lime & Mint Fruit Cordial and top up with soda water.

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J20 Spritz Pear & Raspberry £2.50 (4 x 275ml; 23p/100ml)

Check out our drinks aisles for a wide range of branded soft drinks and mixers that work brilliantly in cocktails and mocktails, or on their own as perfect party refreshers

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5

One basket…

SHOPPING LIST

meals

FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

● 2 loose Grower’s Selection Red Onions ● 1 loose Grower’s Selection White Onion ● 1 head Grower’s Selection Garlic ● 700g bag Grower’s Selection Cooking Peppers

● 4 loose Grower’s Selection Carrots ● 250g pack Grower’s Selection Chestnut Mushrooms

Create five delicious meals they’ll love from one basket of shopping – all for £30 or less*

● 1 bunch Grower’s Selection Spring Onions

● 1kg bag Grower’s Selection Sweet Potatoes

● 2 packs Grower’s Selection

Vine Ripened Cherry Tomatoes

● 300g pack Grower’s Selection British Spinach

● 25g pack Grower’s Selection Coriander ● 25g pack Grower’s Selection Flat Leaf Parsley

● 60g bag Asda Wild Rocket ● 2 loose Grower’s Selection Limes ● 2 loose Grower’s Selection Lemons

CHILLED

● 160g pack Asda Raw & Peeled King Prawns

● 6-pack Asda Medium Free Range Eggs ● 1.6kg Butcher’s Selection Large British Chicken

● 500g pack Asda Fresh Egg Fusilli ● 100g tub Asda Parmigiano

Reggiano Shavings FROZEN ● 400g pack frozen Asda 4 Haddock Fillets

JARS, PACKETS & TINS

● 400g tin Asda Chopped Tomatoes with Chilli & Peppers

● 250g pack Tilda Brown Basmati & Wild Rice

● 1 pack Asda 8 White Mini Wraps ● 50g pot Asda Thai Red Curry Paste STORE CUPBOARD

● Rapeseed oil ● Black pepper ● Chilli flakes ● Mixed dried herbs ● Plain flour ● Reduced-salt vegetable stock cubes

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Mixed pepper shakshuka p72

Thai fishcakes with carrot salad p72

Mushroom, spinach & wild rice soup p73

*Makes five meals each serving four people and does not include store-cupboard staples, listed as such in the shopping list. Based on prices at time of going to press; subject to change

FRIDAY

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MONDAY

Mixed pepper shakshuka

This Middle Eastern-inspired, one-pot dish stars eggs baked in a tangy tomato and pepper sauce

SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 74p

● 4 Asda White Mini

Wraps, cut into triangles ● 1½tbsp rapeseed oil ● 2 red onions, sliced ● 3 mixed colour peppers, deseeded and sliced ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 1tsp dried mixed herbs ● 150g spinach, washed ● 400g tin Asda Chopped Tomatoes with Chilli & Peppers ● 4 medium eggs ● Pinch chilli flakes (optional) ● ½ x 25g pack coriander, roughly chopped 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

2 Arrange the pieces of wrap in a single layer on a baking tray and drizzle with ½ the oil. Bake for 8-10 mins until golden and crisp. Set aside.

3 Meanwhile, heat the rest of the oil in a deep-sided, 72 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

oven-safe frying pan. Add the onions and fry for 5 mins or until starting to soften.

Add the peppers, garlic and dried herbs; fry for 5 mins, tossing occasionally.

4 Mix in the tomatoes, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 mins until thick. Add the spinach for the last 2 mins and cook until wilted.

5 Use the back of a dessert spoon to make 4 wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each one. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and the chilli flakes, if using, then bake for 10-12 mins until the egg whites are cooked but the yolks are still runny.

6 Top the shakshuka with the coriander and serve with the tortilla wedges.

Energy

3 of your 5-a-day

Each 350g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,142kJ 12.3g 273kcal Med

14%

18%

2.8g

9.8g 0.81g

14%

11%

Low

14%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 326kJ/78kcal

TUESDAY

Thai fishcakes with carrot salad

A zesty, slaw-style salad is a great match for these spicy patties of haddock and king prawns

SERVES 4 READY SERVES READY IIN N2 25 5M MINS INS PRICE PRICE PER PER SERVING SERVING £ £2.19 2.119

● 4 carrots, coarsely

grated ● 3 spring onions, thinly sliced ● 2 mixed-colour peppers, deseeded and finely sliced ● 3 limes, 2 juiced and zested, 1 sliced ● 400g pack Asda frozen Haddock Fillets, thawed, well drained and roughly chopped

● 160g pa ack Asda Raw

& Peele ed King Prawns,, chopped ● 50g pott Asda Thai Red Curry Paste ● 1 clove garlic, crushed ● 1 egg, beaten ● 3tbsp plain flour ● ½ x 25g g pack coriander, leaves picked and stalks fiinely chopped ● 1tbsp ra apeseed oil ● 4 Asda White Mini Wraps

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WEDNESDAY

Mushroom, spinach & wild rice soup

Earthy spinach and mushrooms, nutty wild rice and chunks of sweet potato are a magical mix in this hearty, main-meal soup SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 77p

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 250g chestnut

mushrooms, thinly sliced ● 1 onion, thinly sliced ● 2 reduced-salt vegetable stock cubes, made up to 850ml ● 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1cm chunks ● 250g pack Tilda Ready in 2 mins Brown Basmati & Wild Rice ● 150g spinach, washed ● 3 spring onions, shredded ● ½ x 25g pack flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 Heat the oil in a large pan on a medium setting. Add

1 For the salad, mix the carrots, spring onions and peppers in a bowl. Toss in the zest and juice of 1 of the limes and set aside.

2 Pulse the haddock fillets in a food processor until they start to come together into a rough paste. Put in a bowl and mix in the prawns, curry paste, zest and juice 1 lime, garlic, beaten egg, flour and coriander stalks until well combined. Cover and chill for 30 mins.

3 Shape the fish mixture

into 8 patties. Heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan on a medium-low setting. Working in batches, fry the fishcakes for 5-7 mins each side until cooked through.

4 Garnish with the coriander leaves and a grind of black pepper.

Serve with the carrot salad, mini wraps and lime slices on the side.

Energy

2 of your 5-a-day

Each 408g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,502kJ 8.6g 359kcal Low

18%

12%

1.6g 10.6g 1.18g 8%

Low

12%

the chestnut mushrooms and onion and fry for 5 mins until evenly browned.

2 Add the vegetable stock and sweet potato to the pan, bring to the boil and simmer for 25 mins until the potato has softened. Add the pack of rice and the spinach and cook for 2 mins until the spinach has wilted.

3 Divide the soup between 4 bowls and top with the spring onion, parsley and freshly ground black pepper before serving.

2 of your 5-a-day

Each 480g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

Energy 803kJ 192kcal

4.8g

0.5g

6.2g 0.34g

10%

7%

3%

7%

Low

Low

6%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 167kJ/40kcal

Using a pack of ready-to-use, precooked brown and wild rice makes this soup even quicker to make

20%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 368kJ/88kcal

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Roast chicken & sweet potato mash

Juicy chicken and veg roasted with tangy tomatoes

SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.47

● 1.6kg Butcher’s Selection

Large British Chicken ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1 lemon, halved ● 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3cm chunks ● 1 clove garlic, crushed ● 1 pack cherry tomatoes ● 2 spring onions, sliced ● 40g pack wild rocket 1 Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

2 Put the chicken in a large roasting tin, discard the string and pat dry with kitchen roll.

Rub with 1tbsp of the oil and season with black pepper.

Put 1 lemon half in the cavity.

Roast for 1 hr 30 mins or until cooked – insert a skewer into the thickest part of the thigh; the juices should run clear.

Leftover chicken from this roast makes an easy, tasty addition to a pasta dish for dinner the following day

3 Meanwhile, toss the sweet potatoes in the remaining oil and the garlic. After the chicken has been cooking for 40 mins, add the sweet potatoes to the tin.

4 Add the tomatoes to the tin for the final 10 mins.

5 Remove the chicken and tomatoes from the tin; rest for 10 mins, then slice. Set aside 300g meat for the next day.

6 Using a fork, mash the sweet potatoes in the tin and stir in the spring onions.

7 Serve the chicken with the mash, tomatoes, rocket and remaining lemon half, cut into wedges to squeeze.

Energy

2 of your 5-a-day

Each 452g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,872kJ 9.9g 447kcal Low

22%

14%

1.8g

13.1g 0.54g

9%

15%

Low

9%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 414kJ/99kcal

FRIDAY

Chilli, lemon & chicken pasta

A cheesy, salad-topped pasta with a hit of spice

● 500g pack fresh fusilli ● 6 cloves garlic, chopped ● 1tsp chilli flakes ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 300g leftover cooked

chicken, shredded

● Zest and juice 1 lemon ● 75g Parmesan shavings ● ½ x 25g pack flat-leaf

parsley, finely chopped

● 20g wild rocket ● 1 pack vine-ripened

cherry tomatoes, halved

1 Cook the fusilli according to the pack instructions.

Drain, reserving 50ml of the water, then return the pasta and water to the pan.

2 Meanwhile, gently fry the garlic and chilli in the oil until they start to sizzle.

Add the chicken and fry for 5-8 mins until piping hot. Remove the pan from the heat then mix in the lemon zest and juice.

3 Add to the pasta pan with the Parmesan, parsley and a grind of black pepper.

Mix together for 1-2 mins.

4 Divide between 4 pasta bowls and top with the rocket and tomatoes.

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Energy

Each 426g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

2,567kJ 15.3g 613kcal Med

31%

22%

5.5g

5.1g 0.64g

28%

6%

Low

11%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 602kJ/144kcal

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Photographs: Dan Jones. Styling: Davina Perkins. Food styling: Matthew Ford

SERVES 4 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.22

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dd flavour and crunch to your seasonal menu with Extra Special Tenderstem Broccoli, fresh from our produce aisle.

Boil, steam or roast the spears whole as the perfect side for Christmas dinner or any meal.

Make it the star of salads and stir-fries, and use it to help turn leftovers into meals everyone will love. Why not try this tasty dish?

Tenderstem broccoli with chilli & sesame A delicious, vibrant side dish with zest and a kick of heat

Photograph: Stuart Ovenden. Styling: Tamzin Ferdinando. Food styling: Cate Dixon

SERVES 6 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 43p

1 Preheat the grill to medium. Blanch 2 x 160g packs Extra Special Tenderstem Broccoli for 2 mins. Drain well.

2 Toss the broccoli with 2tsp sesame oil, 1tsp grated fresh ginger and 1 small red chilli, deseeded and sliced. Put on a lined baking tray. Grill until the broccoli is just charred. Transfer to a serving dish.

3 Halve 1 lime. Sprinkle the juice and zest of ½ lime over the broccoli, along with 1 spring onion, sliced, and 20g sesame seeds. Slice the other ½ lime into wedges to garnish.

1 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 59g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Energy 222kJ 53kcal

3.2g

0.6g

1.1g

0.01g

3%

5%

3%

1%

<1%

Med

Low

Low

Salt

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 377kJ/90kcal

Extra Special Hand Picked Tenderstem Broccoli, £1 (160g; 63p/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. Tenderstem® is a registered trademark company

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

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GLUTEN FREE E Chicken Kiev with h smashed smashed s peas

A gluten-ffree take on the classic with tender chicken breast and golden breadcrumbs SERVES 4 READY IN 35 MINS, PLUS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING £1.85

● 4 cloves garlic, crushed ● 80g unsalted butter,

softened

● ½ x 25g pack flat-leaf

parsley, chopped

● 1 lemon, zested then

halved

● 4 chicken breasts ● 2tbsp Asda Free From

Gluten Free Plain Flour

● 1 egg, beaten ● 80g Asda Free From

Gluten Free Milk Free Breadcrumbs ● 300g frozen peas ● 2tsp dried tarragon 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/ 160C Fan/Gas 4. Line a tray with baking paper.

2 Beat together the garlic, butter, parsley and most of the lemon zest. Spoon onto a sheet of baking paper, roll into a log and chill in the freezer for 15 mins until solid.

3 Meanwhile, cut into the side of each chicken breast to create a deep ‘pocket’.

Take care not to cut through.

4 Remove the butter from the freezer and cut into 4 equal pieces. Push a piece into each pocket and reseal.

5 Put the flour, egg and breadcrumbs on 3 separate

plates. Coat the breasts in the flour first, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Put on the baking tray and bake for 20-25 mins until golden and cooked through.

6 Meanwhile, cook the peas in a pan of boiling water for 5 mins. Drain, return to the pan and stir in juice ½ lemon,

the remaining zest and the tarragon. Season with black pepper and mash.

Serve with the Kiev and the remaining lemon, cut into wedges.

Energy

Each 298g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,032kJ 21.2g 11.6g 486kcal High High

24%

30%

58%

Salt

2.7g 0.42g Low

3%

Low

7%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 682kJ/163kcal

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LO OW FAT Beef koffta kebabs

This tasty spin on the takeaway fave uses lea an minced be eef, crispy salad and tangy pickles SERVES 4 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER R SERVING £1.74

nion, sliced ● 1 red on ● Juice and zest 1 lemon ● 6 radisshes, thinly sliced ● 3 clov ves garlic ● 500g g Butcher’s

Sele ection Lean Beef Stea ak Mince (typically lesss than 5% tat) ● 1 la arge carrot, grated ● 1 egg, beaten ● 25g pack Grower’s Selection Coriander, leaves picked and stalks finely chopped ● 1tbsp Asda Piri Piri Seasoning ● 3tbsp Asd da Fat Free Greek Style Yogurt ● 8 white mini pittas ● 1 Baby Gem lettuce, thinly shredded ● 1 pack Grower’s Selection Vine Ripened Cherry Tomatoes, sliced YOU WILL ALSO NEED ● 8 bamboo skewers 1 Soak the skewers in water.

Preheat the grill on high.

2 Mix the sliced onion with th he lemon juice and

radishes in a small, nonmetallic bowl. Sett aside to pickle for 20 minss.

3 Meanwhile, halve 1 clove garlic. Reserrve one half.

Crush the remainin ng 2½ cloves; put in a larrge bowl.

4 Add the mince,, carrot, egg, coriander sttalks, piri piri and some black pepperr.

Mix with your hands, shap pe into 8 ‘sausage es’, then thread each le engthways onto a skewerr.

5 Grill on a nonstick bakking tray for 10 mins, turning g halfway thro ough, until cooked and d evenly go olden.

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8 Grill th he pittas to o warm; cut ope en on one lo ong side.

Fill with h the lettucce, tomato, koftass and pickless and serve with the yogurt on the side e.

Energy

1 ofyour 5-a-daay

Each 383g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

1,667kJ 8.4g 398kcal Low

20%

12%

3.1g

9.2g 1.72g

16%

10%

Low

29%

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

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Food d sttylling: Lotttie Covelll

IN 10 MINUTES

Clementine Cl lementiine & cream crèp crèpes pes s

Zesty cream and spice add a festive flavour to this quick and easy dessert SERVES 8 READY IN 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 39p

● Pack Asda 8 Sweet

Pancakes ● 150ml double cream ● 2tbsp icing sugar ● 4 clementines, 1 zested, all 4 peeled and thinly sliced into rounds ● 3tbsp maple syrup ● 1tsp ground cinnamon

1 Warm the pancakes according to the pack instructions.

2 Whisk the cream, icing sugar and cle ementine zest in a large bow wl until thick.

3 Divide the pancakes between 8 pllates (fold them, if you like), then

top with the clementine rounds and a drizzle of maple syrup. Finish with a dollop of the cream and a dusting of cinnamon.

Energy

Each 103g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Med

1,215kJ 16.5g 290kcal Med

15%

24%

9.1g

18.5g 0.44g

46%

21%

Med

7%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,180kJ/282kcal

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INSTA-CHEF AND AUTHOR MIGUEL BARCLAY BRINGS * US TASTY RECIPES – FOR £1 OR LESS PER SERVING

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Vegan potato & niigellla seed d curry y nigella

Crispy spiced potatoess, sweet green peas and tenderr spinach, with a homemade seed ded naan SERVES 1 READY IN 25 MIINS PRICE PER SERVING 44p

● 1 medium potato, cubed ● 1tsp curry powder ● 2 pinches nigella or

black onion seeds

● 30g frozen peas ● 2tbsp passata ● 20g spinach

Portrait photograph: Jonathan Kennedy. Portrait styling: Jenny Iggleden

STORE CUPBOARD ● Olive oil ● Self-raising flour 1 Pan-fry the potato in 1tsp olive oil over a medium heat for 10 mins or until softened and turning golden. Season with black pepper, add the curry powder, 1 pinch nigella seeds, the peas and passata and cook for about 5 mins mins, s, until the potatoes are cooked cookked through. Remove from the e heat, add the spinach to the pan and allow to wilt.

2 Meanwhile, preheat the grill to high and line a bak baking king tray with greaseproof pap paper. per.

3 In a small bowl, mix 20g g self-raising flour with 15ml cold water and the rest off the nigella seeds, to form a wet dough. Wet your hands, so the dough doesn’t stick,

then shape it into an oval. Lay on the baking tray and drizzle with 1tsp olive oil.

4 Grill the naan for about 3 mins, until the top is golden brown, then serve with the curry.

Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 299g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,426kJ 7.5g 341kcal Low

17%

11%

1.2g

3.6g 0.36g

6%

4%

Low

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6%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 477kJ/114kcal

*Price per serving shown does not include the cost of store-cupboard staples, listed as such in the ingredients

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elcome to Asda Kids’ Kitchen, where we feature delicious recipes made for kids, by kids. This month, Imogen, 10, cooks her amazing Bangladeshi curry with chicken and veggies. Imogen loves nothing more than whipping up a weekend dinner for her mum, dad and three sisters, and is a huge fan of CBBC’s Matilda and The Ramsay Bunch, which features teen chef Tilly Ramsay cooking for her big family each week! Imogen serves her curry with rice and a tomato salsa, and loves the freshness of the tomatoes next to the vibrant spices in the curry. The perfect match...

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Imogen says: ‘My mum’s the cook in our family. She makes a really delicious spaghetti Bolognese. I started cooking with her when I was about eight, and now I’m confident enough to create my own meals. In fact, I really like it when it’s just me in the kitchen, thinking of all the ingredients that will work well together. The spices I used today are the basis of so many Bangladeshi dishes, and I love how many different things you can make with them. Use chicken, like I did, try beef, or make it veggie. Yummy!’

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INGREDIENTS

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1TSP FENUGREEK SEEDS 180G MILD BABY SPINACH 1 GREEN CHILLI, THINLY SLICED (OPTIONAL)

FOR THE SALSA 2 TOMATOES‚ CHOPPED JUICE 1/2 LEMON‚ 1 SMALL ONION‚ FINELY CHOPPED 1/2 X 20G PACK FRESH CORIANDER‚ CHOPPED 1 GREEN CHILLI‚ DESEEDED AND FINELY CHOPPED (OPTIONAL)

TO SERVE

200G BASMATI RICE‚ COOKED ACCORDING TO PACK INSTRUCTIONS LEMON WEDGES‚ TO SQUEEZE OVER (OPTIONAL) 4TBSP PLAIN NATURAL YOGURT (OPTIONAL)

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IMOGEN SAYS…

I don't have a very sweet tooth so I find savoury dishes more fun to cook

1 2

Cooking with the Asda team today has been brilliant fun. I can’t believe how much spinach we added to the dish – piles of it, only to see it wilt away to nothing in seconds flat.

I also learnt from Gregor, the food editor, that if you use a smaller knife to cut and chop, you have much more control and it’s safer.

Mum liked that tip!

Heat the oil in a pan over a medium setting. Add the onions and fry for 10 mins.

Add the garlic and ginger; fry for 2 mins.

Add the peppercorns, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon stick. Fry for 2 mins. Add the chilli and curry powders, turmeric, ground coriander and cumin.

Add the tomatoes and 250ml water to the pan; cover and cook for 10 mins.

Add the chicken and peppers, stir together, cover and cook for 20 mins.

Mix together all the ingredients for the salsa.

When the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked, through, remove the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, bay leaf and peppercorns.

Stir through the fenugreek, spinach and chilli (if using); cook until the spinach wilts.

Divide the rice and curry between 4 plates. Serve with the salsa, lemon wedges and the yogurt sprinkled with a pinch of chilli powder.

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Energy

3 of your 5-a-day

Each 546g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,965kJ 6.0g 470kcal Low

24%

9%

1.1g

13.1g 0.49g

6%

15%

Low

8%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 360kJ/86kcal

Watch…

Imogen and her sister Aliya, six, make the curry at @ASDA on IGTV and Pinterest

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Photographs: Andrew Burton. Illustrations: Getty Images. Styling: Hannah Wilkinson.

Food styling: Lorna Brash. Hair: Ariane Young @Joy Goodman

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LET’S COOK!

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CALLING C ALLING ALL ALL STAR ST AR COOKS! COOKS!

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Then they could be recreating their favourite dish especially for Good Living! We’re looking for kids aged 5-14 to show us their own unique take on a simple family classic and show off their kitchen skills – with our professional food team on hand to assist, of course.

They’ll get to see their creation in Good Living magazine, on Asdagoodliving.co.uk and across our social media channels.

So if your little kitchen star has got what it takes, we want to hear from you. Get in touch today (see right for details), and we could make the magic happen!

HOW TO SIGN UP

To enter, send us a short video clip of your child telling us about their favourite family dish and why they love to cook it. Email it to editor@asdagoodliving.co.uk with Asda Kids’ Kitchen as the subject. Include their name and age, plus confirmation that you have read and understood the terms and conditions.

IF CHOSEN, THEY'LL GET…

A trip to London for a professional photo and video shoot, including transport (for the child and one guardian) to and from the shoot, a night in a London hotel, breakfast and lunch Their recipe and photos in Asda Good Living magazine and on Asdagoodliving.co.uk Their cooking video shown on Asda’s social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook and YouTube A special Asda Kids’ Kitchen goody bag full of surprises!

Terms & Conditions: Only UK resident children aged 5-14 at time of entry with applications including a video detailing their name, age, favourite dish and why they love cooking it will be considered. Applications must be emailed to editor@asdagoodliving.co.uk with ‘Asda Kids’ Kitchen’ as the subject and must include ‘I have read and understood the Terms & Conditions’. Entry closes at 11.59pm on 31 May 2020. Successful applicants will receive: a day’s photo and video shoot in London with a professional photographer and videographer; their recipe and photoshoot pictures printed in an issue of Asda Good Living and on Asdagoodliving.co.uk; and their recipe filmed for Asda’s social channels including Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. A night in a twin room at a 3-star London hotel and all required transport will be provided. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to the photoshoot, which will run from approx 10am until 4pm. No purchase required. See ASDA.GL/terms for full Ts & Cs. Privacy: Entries must be made by the parent/guardian of the child.

By entering you give permission for Asda to use the personal information (video etc) in the ways set out in the Ts & Cs. Only Asda and our partner Hearst will have access to entries, in order to run this experience.

Unsuccessful entries will be deleted within one month of the closing date. To find out how Asda looks after personal information and your privacy rights, please visit our Privacy Centre at ASDA.com/privacy

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Could yourr litttle fo ood die be our next Asda Kids’ Kitchen star?

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WE REVIEW THE BEST FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT SO YOU CAN KICK BACK & UNWIND…

BOOKS OF THE MONTH

Me time

Content planner Jo Shaw on celebrating Christmas with her husband Andy and kids Thomas, six, and Emily, four

Our urr Chr hris ristma s mas as The Christmasaurus and the Winter Witch

by Tom Fletcher, £7 ‘The kids loved reading The Christmasauraus last year, so they can’t wait for this sequel about the adventures of William Trundle and his friendly dinosaur pal.’

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The Night Before the Night Before Christmas

by Kes Gray and Claire Powell, £4 ‘We read this at bedtime on Christmas Eve and everyone loves the hilarious, rhyming tale of busy Santa and his elves.’

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‘For me, this time of year is all about family. I love that Thomas and Emily are now old enough to take part in traditions such as choosing the playlist to listen to as we decorate the tree, or the film we watch as we’re snuggling up on Christmas Eve. ‘They also absolutely love theiir Chriisttmas Eve boxes.

I fill them with new pyjamas, some reindeer food (porridge oats with edible glitter), plus sachets of hot chocolate and marshmallows to pop on top, so we’re set for an evening of cosiness. I’ll be getting more grown-up gift box inspo from the ideas on p97, too.

‘The kids are up really early on Christmas Day – 5am is standard. We have scrambled eggs or bacon sandwiches for breakfast, with buck’s fizz for me and Andy (strictly OJ for the kids!).

Andy’s mum cooks turkey with all the trimmings and the best Dauphinoise potatoes, followed by Christmas pud,, Yule log g and cheese. It’s a lovely day, and when it’s all over, I can’t wait until next year!’

Emily receives a Christmas gift from Santa

GOOD LIVING

TERRIFIC TV! FAMILY FUN

The Snail and the Whale, BBC One ‘We all love the animated versions of Julia Donaldson’s beautiful best-selling books, so can’t wait to see the new TV adaptation of one of our favourite reads, The Snail And The Whale. This tells the tale of the unlikely friendship between a curious snail who hitches a ride on the tail of a humpback whale, and their wild adventures on the seven seas. With Sally Hawkins as Snail and Rob Brydon as Whale, this is one not to be missed.’

Photographs: Alamy, Getty Images

COMEDY

Gavin and Stacey, BBC One ‘After a nine-year break from our screens, Gavin and Stacey is back with a one-off Christmas special, and I can’t wait to find out “what’s occurring” in Barry! The writers/stars James Corden and Ruth Jones have promised a “nostalgic joy-bomb” that reunites most of the original cast, including Mathew Horne as Gavin, Joanna Page as Stacey and Alison Steadman as Pam. I’ll definitely be settling down to watch this with a glass of wine after the kids have gone to bed.’

FANTASY

The Polar Express, £5 ‘I really love this amazing animation about a young boy who’s doubtful that Santa exists, until a steam train stops outside his house on Christmas Eve and invites him on a magical trip to the North Pole… This is a lovely tale of friendship, adventure and the spirit of Christmas.’

FAMILY FUN

The Grinch, £5 ‘It wouldn’t be Christmas in our house without the madness of Jim Carrey’s Grinch as he rains on the Whos of Whoville’s Christmas parade. The kids always call out the “bah humbug” moments, while Andy and I play “spot the ad-lib” every year. And we all love the real star of the show, the Grinch’s little dog, Max. It’s a perfect family movie for the festive break.’

MUSICAL

Festive favourites

It’s family sofa time with The the perfect DVDs Muppet for cosying up…

Christmas Carol, £5 ‘Possibly the COMEDY “best Christmas movie ever” according to Emily, Home Alone a Miss Piggy devotee, Collection, £5 this Dickensian classic is ‘The original retold by the cast of the Home Alone is Muppets, with Michael a Christmas Caine as Scrooge. The classic for good reason. All part where Tiny Tim sings four of us giggle our way Bless Us All over Christmas through, from the opening dinner has me in floods credits to the end. Plus, every time! No doubt with this box set you’ve I’ll be wiping away those got all the other films in tears yet again this year.’ the series to enjoy, too.’

A CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

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The Snowman: Inspired by the Original Story

by Raymond Briggs by Michael Morpurgo, £4 ‘I can’t wait to read the kids this new version of the favourite story about the friendship between a young boy and a snowman. Thomas and Emily also love the film version, which we watch every Christmas, and their rendition of Walking In The Air has become a festive tradition. Thankfully, they get more tuneful every year!’

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GIFT GUIDE

Christmas Eve

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1 Kids’ Arctic Fox Pyjamas*, £7 . 2 Small Plush Penguin Decoration, £1 . 3 Art Canvas with Crayons, £1 . 4 Fridge Magnets, £1 (4-pack) . 5 Santa Puzzle, £1 . 6 Christmas Eve Box, £2 . 7 Chocolate Coins, £2 (260g; 77p/100g) . 8 Santa Magic Key, £1 . 9 Small Plush Reindeer Decoration, £1 . 10 Giant Candy Cane, 89p (80g; £1.11/100g) . 11 Santa Magic Cube, £1 . 12 Tumbler with Straw, £1.50 .

13 Kids’ Star Pyjamas, £7 . 14 Light-up Fibre Optic Wand, £1 .

15 Small Plush Shark Decoration, £1 . 16 Pinball Game, £1 WHERE TO BUY?

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Help us donate

Our smallest nappies specially designed to help premature babies.

Buy 1

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Registered charity no. 1002973

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Premature nappy

Ends 7th January 2020.

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For little ones

My First Christmas Pyjamas*, £6

Christmas Present Sleep Suit*, £6

My First Christmas Pyjamas*, £6

Elf Pyjamas and Toy*, £8

Christmas Present Pyjamas and Toy*, £9 WHERE TO BUY?

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In store

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Toys

Rubik’s Cube, was £11.97, now £10**

Scentos Activity Table, £11

Baby Shark††, £12.97 Colours may vary

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Barbie Princess, £5.97 each

Bopi Llama, £15

Sparkle Girlz Pet Clinic††, £10

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Lego Santa Brickheadz, was £17.97, now £10 ‡‡ WHERE TO BUY? 100 | ASDA.COM

Marvel Avengers Bath Mouldable Soap (soaps sold separately), £2 each and 3 for 2* George.com

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In store

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Hatchimals Pixies Set††, was £12.97, now £8**

Nerf Microshots Fortnite†, was £7.97, now £6‡‡ . Part of an assortment

My Sweet Baby Tri-Pushchair††, £15

Kid Connection Sequin Leopard, was £10, now £8.50 ‡‡

Kid Connection Rainbow Sequin Dog, was £10, now £8.50 ‡‡

Disney Medium Plush Simba††, £10

Lego Super Pack 3 in 1, £25

Paw Patrol Die-cast Vehicle, £3.97‡ each

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Miss Roxie Unicorn Large Pamper Box, £10 and 3 for 2*

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. *3 for 2 offer: selected lines only, cheapest item free; offer available until 26 December 2019. **Price available from 5-26 December 2019. †Limited stock. ††Limited stores. ‡£3 until 5 December 2019. ‡‡Price from 5 December 2019

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GIFT GUIDE 1 Disney Frozen Elsa Dress Up**, from £14 . 2 Disney Frozen Single Duvet Set, £15 . 3 Disney Frozen Elsa Fashion Doll, £12.97* . 4 Disney Frozen II Medium Plush Characters†, £10 each . 5 Disney Frozen Christmas Eve Box††, £2.50 (box only)

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Disney Frozen Anna Fashion Doll, £12.97* Disney Frozen Sequin Beanie, £5

Disney Frozen Pyjamas, from £8 WHERE TO BUY?

Disney Frozen Chocolate Olaf‡, £2.50 George.com

Disney Frozen Elsa and Olaf Tree Decorations‡, £3 each

Asda.com/groceries

In store

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. *£12 until 4 December 2019. **Available until 29 December 2019. †£7 until 4 December 2019. ††Available until 24 December 2019. ‡Available until 26 December 2019

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Disney Pixar Toy Story 7in Talking Figures, £14.97 each

Disney Pixar Toy Story Rex Cushion*, £6

Disney Pixar Toy Story 4 DVD, £10 ;

Disney Pixar Toy Story 1-4 DVD Collection, £25

Disney Pixar Toy Story Lunchbox, £7 Disney Pixar Toy Story Cup*, £3

Disney Pixar Toy Story Interactive Woody*, £39.97

Disney Pixar Toy Story Kids’ Woody Beanie**, £5

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Asda.com/groceries

Disney Pixar Toy Story Single Duvet Set, £15 In store

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. *Limited stores only.**Available until 28 December 2019

Pampering

Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette, was £45, now £20** (100ml)

Arabiyat Iris (alcohol-free fragrance), was £6, now £5** (30ml; £16.67/100ml)

Jimmy Choo Eau de Toilette, was £40, now £20** (40ml; £50/100ml)

Faux Fur Tote†‡, £14 ;

Animal Print Gloves, £6

BaByliss True Smooth All-in-One Beauty Pen, was £19.96, now £15**

Tresemmé Defined Curls Tong, £12.96††

Remington 2,000W Power Dryer, was £13.96, now £10‡‡

Tresemmé Salon Smooth Ceramic Styler 230, £19.96

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In store

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All items on this page

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5 Little Book off Sleep, £10 and 3 for 2** . 6 Make Me Up p Mermaid d 11-piece Cosmettic Brush Set, £15 and 3 for 2* *3 for 2 offer: selected lines only, cheapest item free; offer available until 26 December 2019. **Priice available until 26 Decemberr 2019. †Available until 29 December 2019. ††£10 from 20 December 2019. ‡Limited stores only. ‡‡Price av vailable from 13 December 2019

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1 Baylis & Harding Weekend Bag with Toiletries, £20 and 3 for 2* . 2 Paco 1 Million Aftershave, was £42, now £30** (100ml) .

3 Christmas Jumper††, £14 . 4 Jimmy Choo Man, was £40, now £20** (30ml; £66.67/100ml) . 5 Moccasins, £14 . 6 Bulldog Trio Set, £10 and 3 for 2* . 7 Groom Room Tin, £10 and 3 for 2* . 8 Phillips Nose/Ear Trimmer, £12.96† .

9 Star Wars Pyjama Set††, £15 WHERE TO BUY?

George.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. *3 for 2 offer: selected lines only, cheapest item free; offer available until 26 December 2019. **Price available until 26 December 2019. †£10 from 26 December 2019. ††Available until 24 December 2019

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Stocking fillers 3 2* for

Baylis & Harding Sweet Mandarin & Grapefruit Gift Bag, £10 and 3 for 2*

Faux Fur Stole** †, £10

Pomegranate Candle, £4 Diffuser, £4

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Colour Block Beanie**, £6

Extra Special Free From Marc de Champagne Truffles, £5 (144g; £3.47/100g) WHERE TO BUY? 110 | ASDA.COM

nspa Fruits Quad Stacker, £5 and 3 for 2*

Cadbury Dairy Milk Freddo & Friends Tin, £4 (420g; 95p/100g) George.com

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Christmas Slogan Shirt††, £10

Extra Special Amaretto & Irish Cream Chocolate Truffles, £2 (58g; £3.45/100g) In store

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Make Your Own Lie Detector, £5 and 3 for 2*

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Rainbocorns Plush Surprise, £9.97

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Gordon’s …Shall We? Pink Gin & Botanicals, £8

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Make Me Up Mermaid Cosmetic Brush Duo†, £5 and 3 for 2*

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Lynx Fragrance 5-Spray Edition Set, £10 and 3 for 2*

Punching Bag, £10 and 3 for 2*

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Check Scarf**, £6

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If you look under 25 and want to buy age-restricted products, you will need to prove your age. Challenge 25.

No I.D. no sale. *3 for 2 offer: selected lines only, cheapest item free; offer available until 26 December 2019. **Available until 29 December 2019. †Limited stores only. ††Available until 24 December 2019

Harry Potter Tom Riddle’s Diary, £10 and 3 for 2*

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Entertainment

Nintendo Switch RingFit Adventure, £65

Blackweb True Wireless Earphones, was £30, now £28

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (Xbox One), £49.99 Also available for PlayStation 4

Fitbit Inspire HR, £89

RCA Aura 7in Tablet, £49

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Shine by Lorraine Kelly, £10 or 2 for £14*

Behind the Mask by Tyson Fury, £10 or 2 for £14*

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Trivial Pursuit Family Edition, was £31.97, now £20**

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Everyday Life CD by Coldplay, £11 or 2 for £14*

Disney The Lion King DVD, £10 or 2 for £14*

WHERE TO BUY?

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Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw DVD, £10 or 2 for £14* Asda.com/groceries

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Disney Frozen DVD, £7

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4 Louvel Fontaine Champagn ne Rosé, £2 20 (75cll) . 5 Whitley Neill Blackberry Gin, £2 20 (70cl; £28.57/L) . 6 Naked Grouse Blended Malt Scotch Whiskky, was £22 2, now £20 0 (70cl; £28.57/L)

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The Gin House Gift Set, £12

George Home Cocktail Gift Set, £16

WHERE TO BUY?

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Chambord and Martini Gift Set, £10 Asda.com/groceries

Fentimans Rose Lemonade and Glass, £5 and 3 for 2* In store

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. Alcohol can only be purchased in store or delivered between 10am and 10pm in Scotland. If you look under 25 and want to buy age-restricted products, you will need to prove your age. Challenge 25. No I.D. no sale. *3 for 2 offer: selected lines only, cheapest item free; offer available until 26 December 2019. **Price available from 4 December 2019

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STYLE & BEAUTY

Bra, 34B-38G/ 40C-42E, £4.50

Briefs, 8-20, £7 (3-pack)

lingerie lust haves P ret t y s et s , la c y d et a ils a n d g l o r i o u s wi nte r to n e s … g i v e y o u r underwear a festive revamp!

Bra, 34B-42E, £9

Briefs, 10-22, £4.50

Bra, 34B-42E, £14 (2-pack)

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Briefs, 10-22, £5 (2-pack)

Briefs, 10-22, £4.50

Bra, 34B-42E, £9

Bra, 34B-42E, £9

Briefs, 10-22, £4.50

Our bras and briefs are available to buy separately, to help you put together a matching set that’s perfectly sized for you

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Pyjama top*, 8-22, £10; bottoms, 8-22, £10

Pyjama bottoms, 8-22, £8

Pyjama vest top, 8-22, £4

Pyjama vest top, 8-22, £4

Pyjama bottoms, 8-22, £10

Cropped pyjama top, 4-22, £3

Romper, 4-22, £10

Top, 8-22, £12; trousers, 8-22, £10

Shorts 4-22, £5

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Homes GATHER ROUND Create a beautiful Christmas table with inspirational ideas from George Home

SPARKLE & GLOW

If you add extra-festive flair anywhere on Christmas Day, make it the dining table.

Match Art Deco-inspired crockery and opulent glassware with strings of twinkling fairy lights and sparkly centrepieces to add a gorgeous, welcoming glow.

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1 Faceted wine glasses, £6 (2-pack). 2 Faceted tumblers, £5 (2-pack). 3 Geo dinner set, £25 (12-piece). 4 White & gold glitter tree decoration, in small, £4, and large, £6. 5 Festive salt & pepper, £4 (2-piece). 6 Gold beaded reindeer ornament, £8. 7 Warm white LED string lights, £5 (string of 50)

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TABLE TIP

A colour scheme adds polish: greens and reds are traditional, silver is sleek and rose gold and copper are warm

1 Snow scene gin glasses, £7 (2-pack). 2 Red table cloth, £8. 3 Snow scene wine glasses, £6 (2-pack). 4 Silver Santa Flying Sleigh dinner set, £25 (12-piece). 5 Gold-tone tumblers*, £10 (4-pack)

Gold Geo hurricane vase, £6 1 2

Faceted Champagne flutes, £6 (2-pack)

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SET THE SCENE White star tree-shaped platter, £7

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A berry-red table cloth is a Christmas classic. Combine with fun character-themed dinnerware, decorated glasses, and a forest scene complete with mini snow-topped fir trees for a simple but effective way to really shout Christmas.

Season’s greetings!

Frosted tree decoration in large, £3, and small, £1

Santa wine glass, £3

Mrs Claus mug, £3 Selected stores only, subject to availability. Online delivery charges may apply. *Available online only

HOMES

BLACK & GOLD

Timeless coupes, £2 each

For a pared-back, elegant table, you can’t go wrong with matte black dinnerware.

Combined with foliage and hints of rich gold, it creates a cosy, intimate setting with minimal effort. Fern fronds and sprays of eucalyptus – natural or artificial – provide a modern spin on winter greenery. Weave in white string lights and pop toning baubles in each guest’s bowl for an added flourish.

Metallic crackers, £8 (6-pack)

1 Tealight holder, £3. 2 Green planter with gold-effect stand, £8. 3 Gold-tone wine glasses, £6 (2-pack). 4 Matt black dinner set, £20 (12-piece). 5 Baubles, £5 (36-pack)

TABLE TIP

Use large dinner plates as ‘chargers’ – it’s an impressive way to create a sophisticated look and feel

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Dream displays Give the gift of festive fresh flowers and plants to someone special, or treat yourself…

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ring a wonderful burst of festive colour to your home with our range of fresh flowers and house plants.

From luxurious bouquets of red and white roses with elegant lilies and stunning sea holly, to classic flowers teamed with a fun Santa decoration and sparkly gold foliage, there’s something for every style and price range.

Plus, our special selection of house plants in decorative baskets and pots make great gifts that are simply perfect for decorating a mantelpiece, window sill or porch. Look out for these and more in store.

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Extra Special Rose & Lily Bouquet, £15

Selected stores, subject to availability.

Vases not included with bouquets

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Deluxe Basket, £15

Seasons Greetings Bouquet, £5

Photographs: Stuart Ovenden. Styling: Tamzin Ferdinando

Christmas Character – Robin, £10

Festive Gift, £5

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or many people, Christmas can be the loneliest time of the year. According to the charity Age UK, more than half a million older people across the country expect to feel lonely during the festive season*. Likewise, Samaritans report that, on Christmas Day, about a third of the people contacting their helpline call because of feelings of isolation**.

In the UK, around 2.2 million people aged over 75 live alone†, so loneliness is inevitable for some. But the good news is, there’s also a whole host of brilliant local groups and organisations that work to combat this problem through a range of services and activities.

The Asda Foundation, which awards grants to good causes, is proud to support many of these, with the help of Asda Community Champions – colleagues who raise funds and volunteer for schemes in their local area.

We spoke to two Community Champions about the valuable work they do to help people struggling with loneliness… *Source: ageuk.org.uk/latest-press/articles/2018/ december/christmas-loneliness-statistics/. **Source: samaritans.org/news/samaritans-are-ear-anyonefeeling-lonely-or-isolated-christmas/. †Source: Age UK Factsheet: Later Life in the United Kingdom 2019

What is the Asda Foundation?

First set up in 1988, the Asda Foundation is an independent charity that supports good causes and activities on a local level across the UK, through its community grants programme.

Its goal is to connect with local communities, understand the challenges they face, and seek out opportunities to help

them transform for the better.

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out for lunch The Lincolnshire lunch club that gets people chatting over home-cooked food

from the Asda Foundation, which has helped to cover food costs.

It also allowed us to replace the long tables with round tables that make it easier for people to socialise.

‘Asda also recently donated a further £600 to support the club in throwing its first Christmas party, complete with tree, crackers – you name it, we’ll have it.

We’ve even arranged a small present and card for each member to let them know we’ll be thinking about them over the festive season.’

‘The community where I grew up is close to my heart’

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‘I love being a Community Champion because every day is different,’ says Jacqui Benham, 48, who has been a colleague at Asda Waterlooville for three years. ‘Loneliness and social isolation can be crippling, especially for the elderly. We often see the same faces coming into our store every day, just for a bit of human contact. So, for two years, we’ve supported Havant Live at Home, which puts on activities for older people three times a week and organises monthly trips. We helped them apply for a £1,000 grant from the Asda Foundation. This and other

More than 230,000 older people who spend at least one day alone over christmas say they have no choice – it’s just how it is** UK trends predict that, by 2025/6, the number of people aged 50+ who suffer from loneliness will reach 2 million†

Need support? ● Age UK has a free advice line, open 8am-7pm all year round. Call 0800 678 1602 ● The Silver Line provides free information, friendship and advice to older people, donations have hellped d fund d things like a 24 hours a day, every day of portable bowling alley to use at events. the year. Call 0800 470 8090 ‘Every Wednesday, I go to the singing ● Samaritans are there to mornings to help out with refreshments. help 24 hours a day, whatever At the start, they had eight regular you are going through. Call members; now there are about 40 in confidence on 116 123 singing along. ● Mind Infoline It’s wonderful provides advice Find out more to see how and information about the work it’s grown. on mental health of Community I’m looking issues. Call in Champions at forward confidence on ASDA.com/ to helping out at this year’s 0300 123 3393 community Christmas party, too.’ champions

‘Some people visit the store every day for a bit of human contact’

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*Source: redcross.org.uk/get-involved/partner-with-us/our-partners/co-op. **Source: ageuk.org.uk/latest-press/articles/2018/ december/christmas-loneliness-statistics/. †Source: ageuk.org.uk/latest-press/articles/2018/october/all-the-lonely-people-report/

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‘I grew up in Boston, Lincolnshire, so supporting the local community is a cause very close to my heart,’ says Stephen Bromby, 46. He has been a colleague at Asda Boston for 24 years and a Community Champion for eight years. ‘We’ve been working with the Crossroads Lunch Club, held every Tuesday at our local church hall, since January 2019,’ Stephen says.

‘The aim is to encourage people in the community who might feel lonely or isolated to come and enjoy a home-cooked lunch and a chat.

‘At Asda Boston, we helped the group to apply for a grant of £1,000

Over 9 million UK people across all age groups say they are always or often lonely*

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MY FOODIE LIFE

‘I RECENTLY LOST A BATTLE WITH BANANA BREAD’

What do you have for breakfast?

If I’m at home and not working, I’ll make poached eggs with smashed avocado and a cup of tea.

If I have less time, I love a slice of peanut butter on toast.

And last thing at night?

I try not to eat close to bedtime because I’ve learnt that if I have too much cheese late in the evenings – which I often do – I’ll hallucinate with terrible dreams!

What’s always in your fridge?

I always seem to be within arm’s reach of a pot of houmous.

Do you have a signature dish?

I love to cook for my friends and family. I make a really good Thai red curry, if I do say so myself.

Any spectacular cooking disasters?

I recently lost a battle with banana bread. I was in a bit of a low mood so did some comfort baking to try to cheer myself up – but I burnt it.

Who are your dream dinner guests?

Bradley Cooper, because, well... why not? Louis Theroux, because he is a legend and I could just

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I hate the taste of liquorice. It stems from a sambuca evening…

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watch him talk about anything and everything. Actor Channing Tatum to provide the entertainment. Oh, God, it’s all blokes. So, Kathy Burke as well, because I feel like we’d stay up drinking and chatting until dawn and have a right laugh.

Best winter comfort food?

A good Sunday roast – I often choose

a nut roast. Going out for Sunday lunch is one of my favourite things to do in winter. Getting cosy with a bottle of red and a board game in the pub is the best.

What’s the worst thing you’ve tasted?

I really dislike fennel or anything liquorice tasting. It’s actually the only thing on this earth I really don’t want to eat. I think it stems from a sambuca-related evening...

What’s your failproof hangover cure?

I wish I could say something healthy.

To be honest, going back to bed for at least an hour followed by a Sunday roast should do it!

Who will be cooking the Christmas dinner in your house this year?

My mum and her three sisters are Christmas Day legends. We all get together and between them they cater for about 20 of us. They run a tight ship, with my Aunty Robbins as captain of the Christmas lunch.

What’s the best part of the meal?

For me, it’s the honey-roasted vegetables and stuffing.

And the worst part?

The ending!

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EMILY’S FOODIE HITS AND MISSES

HATE IT

‘Marzipan can do one... it tastes horrible, like sambuca!’

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GUILTY PLEASURE ‘If I had to eat just cheese for the rest of my life, I would.’

RATE IT

‘Thai food. It reminds me of great nights in the kitchen drinking wine.’

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Actor, author and I’m a Celebrity…

Get Me Out Of Here! 2018 finalist Emily Atack, 29, lives in London