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March 2015

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Make it a Mother’s Day to remember with our special sharing menu, great gifts and real-life stories. Plus, home accessories, spring fashion, and more

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PROMISES To provide family friendly meals that: Save you time and money ………………

Reduce your food waste by making the most of the pack sizes you’ll fnd in store ………………

Are nutritionally balanced, using everyday ingredients.

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We test each recipe at least three times in an ordinary kitchen, to make sure it works for you frst time and every time.

George Home paints Fresh pastels for spring Top picks Our favourite buys this month

Food & drink

15 Spotlight on citrus fruit Add a refreshing zing to your cooking 19 Fish special Crack shellfsh dishes with the

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frst of our two-part guide to cooking fsh Parsley New ways with this versatile herb Hand-me-down recipes Family gems from chefs, colleagues and readers Seven ways with tea breads Nice slices The mother of all lunches Delicious dishes for the family to share

43 Fresh bake Best-ever Beetroot & Feta Flan 44 Veggie delights Easy veggie meals 49 Salt swaps Try our tasty alternatives 51 World-class Welshcakes Treats for St David’s Day 52 Food bites Trends, celeb chefs, and more 54 Let’s cook for Mum Recipes for kids to make MARCH 2015 | 3

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Mother’s Day 56 Mother knows best Famous faces share their mums’ best advice 59 Spoil your mum Gifts to make her day, from flowers and days out, to personalised presents

Fashion 77 George style The new season’s top tote bag 4 | MARCH 2015

79 Style notebook Five fashion-forward buys for March 81 George mini me fashion Dress like a celeb with matching mum-and-kids outfits 85 Golden moment Shine in gorgeous jewellery 87 #stylecouncil Pick your favourite print trousers.

You could win them!

This month 12 Asda news Free books, garden buys, and more 67 George Home Check out our Spring/Summer Collection 88 Up for grabs Win a trip to Florida, plus other great family prizes 90 Big debate Does anyone need to spring clean any more?

ON THE COVER Beetroot & feta flan (p43) Photograph: Dan Jones Styling: Davina Perkins Food styling: Bianca Nice Asda editor Hannah McDermott Group content editor Rachel Simhon Deputy editor Sally Shore Art director Alex Nicholas Art editors Natalie Williams, Jack Cunningham Senior designer Melina Spasic Junior designer Susan Murphy Chief sub editor Kari Wilkin Senior sub editors Sue Sharrock, Gwennan Thomas Writer & sub editor Emma Dunn Food editor Glynis McGuinness Deputy food editor Gregor McMaster Food assistant Linzi Brechin Editorial assistant Shannon Wilson Account director Jo Brooks Acting account director Nicola Davey Account manager Amy Cawthorne Account executives Nikki Little, April Rogers Head of client services Kirsty Ware George fashion director Michael Temprano Production director Melanie Clarke Sales director Simon Cockburn

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March

Some favours can take you right back to a certain time and place. Like my frst taste of avocado, in a posh prawn sandwich at Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms (aged seven and feeling very sophisticated). Or the frst summer we made gazpacho, with homegrown tomatoes and basil.

Those dishes that remind you of a special place or a person dear to you seem all the more precious.

My Grandma’s delicate open sandwiches with honey-glazed ham and sour cream, which I still like to make, summed up her elegance and love of entertaining. Whereas my Granny Rosie’s fufy omelettes remind me of the fun we had in her kitchen that smelled of washing-up liquid and vegetables!

By passing on these recipes to our loved ones, we pass on a little bit of ourselves, and the hope that they’ll remember us. In ‘Hand-me-down recipes…’, on p29, we tell the stories behind family-favourite dishes.

We’d love to hear about yours, so please get in touch.

HANNAH McDERMOTT Asda Editor

GET IN TOUCH Email me asda.editor@asdamagazine.co.uk, or write to

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…the new George Home Spring/ Summer Collection of fabulous products and trend ideas for updating your home. Pick up a catalogue, in store from 26 February.

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Great treats for Mother’s Day, plus goodies for the rest of the family, too. Check out our choices…

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Put your feet up and relax with these comfy slippers.

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Show of your best snaps by turning them into works of art. Classic Canvas*, 12in x 16in, £30 Perfect for holidays

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news THIS MONTH’S

Garden goodies, book bonanzas, mums at Parliament and more

MAKE YOUR GARDEN SHINE

With spring just round the corner, this is the perfect time to get your garden ready for summer. We have a great selection of gardening products, from trowel and fork sets to handy garden gloves, to help bring lawns, flower beds and patio plants back to life. For even more colour come summer, add some sunflowers, too – they should be planted between March and May, after the last frost. It’s easy with our Sunflower Giant Seed Pack, £1.99, and 6.5L Watering Can, £2.50, and the results are blooming gorgeous.

THE LOWDOWN ON SALT

It’s Salt Awareness Week from 16-22 March – so just how aware are you? New research* by LoSalt found just 7% of UK adults measure how much salt they add to food. And only 44% knew eating too much sodium – the key element in salt – can increase your risk of heart disease. To help you cut down, try LoSalt**, with all the flavour of salt but 66% less sodium. Plus, see our salt swaps on p49. For more tips, visit actiononsalt.org.uk.

St Patrick’s party Get set for St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, with our range of Irish goodies. We have everything to help your celebrations go with a swing, from sausages to whiskey. You’ll also fnd tasty Irish dishes to cook at ASDA.com/recipes.

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Kids can enjoy a great read for FREE as part of this year’s World Book Day. Just bring in the World Book Day Token that they’re given at school, to exchange for one of ten books for free, between 2-29 March. There’s something for all ages. Or get £1 of any kids’ book that is priced at £2.99 or more††.

Say it with a card

Send a special message, whatever the occasion, with our exclusive range of greetings cards, There are more than new from 90 designs to choose from, and they’re great value at just £1.50 each, or three for £3.

SHE’LL BE TICKLED PINK! This Mother’s Day, 15 March, treat your mum to a book from our exclusive Tickled Pink‡ range – and help fund breast cancer support and research, too. You’ll fnd a range of paperbacks and special pink-edged hardbacks, including titles by best-selling author Susan Lewis, from £4. Between 30p and £1 from every book sold will be donated to Asda’s Tickled Pink breast cancer campaign. Thanks to the eforts of people like you, the Tickled Pink charity has raised more than £40million over the last 17 years – and now you can help again. Look out for the Tickled Pink books in store.

WHAT MPS LEARNED FROM YOU

With the UK General Election just a few months away, our Asda Mumdex bloggers met with senior MPs Yvette Cooper (Labour), Jenny Willott (Lib Dem) and Esther McVey (Conservative) to share their views.

The group discussed everything from juggling household budgets to their role in society, during the visit to Westminster, in December.

Now you can fnd out what the MPs learned from our mums in the run-up to polling day, on 7 May. Visit your.ASDA.com/mumdex/mp-blogs.

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Citrus fruit Want to add a zing to your spring? Discover fresh favours with our great citrus range

For me, nothing says spring like citrus favours.

Our citrus range includes favourite varieties such as Orri* and Nadorcott sweetclems, and exclusive Gold Nuggets*.

Citrus fruit can be used to cut through richness and give all sorts of dishes a lift – my favourite is grated zest with creamy desserts.

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LIMES

Slightly tarter in taste than lemons, green-skinned limes are a staple of Asian and Mexican cooking, with the juice, zest and even the leaves used in recipes. Limes are also a perfect partner for chocolate in desserts. Try sprinkling lime juice on fnished dishes as a simple way to liven favours.

Quick & easy lime cheesecakes Mix your favourite soft cheese with icing sugar and creme fraiche. Add lime zest and juice, then dollop the soft cheese mixture on top of whole digestive biscuits. Decorate with thin shavings of fresh lime peel. Serve chilled.

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Why not try…?

A refreshing salsa. In a medium bowl, toss a cubed and deseeded cucumber, a diced red chilli, a bunch of fresh coriander, olive oil and the juice and zest of 1 lime. Set aside to allow the favours to combine.

Serve with toasted pitta bread or tortilla chips.

If you have any old limes that are beginning to go pale or getting a yellow tinge, slice them into wedges and store them in the freezer. Use instead of ice cubes to cool drinks and add a tangy twist

Lemon & olive pasta Cook Chosen by you Spaghetti according to the pack instructions. Drain and set aside. Toast pine nuts in a frying pan until golden,

then mix with the juice and zest of 1 lemon, a handful of rocket leaves and some sliced black olives. Toss with the pasta, drizzle with olive oil and serve with Parmesan.

Why not try…

Sprinkling lemon zest in cake mixture for a sponge with zing. Or add a little lemon juice to butter icing.

To get the most juice from a lemon, roll it on a hard surface for 1Osecs with the palm of your hand. Or microwave the fruit for 1O-15secs – warming them helps the juice flow more easily.

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LEMONS

Sharp and zingy, lemon favours work beautifully in sweet and savoury dishes and drinks. Choose unwaxed lemons if you’re planning to use the zest. Look out for our Extra Special Sorrento Lemons – they’ve got a wonderfully fragrant peel and are exclusive to Asda.

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GRAPEFRUITS

Pleasantly sharp, with juicy fesh and zesty rind, grapefruits come in red, pink and white varieties.

The pink and red ones tend to be sweeter.

Pink grapefruit mojito

Grapefruit is also lovely grilled. Cut in half or in thick slices, sprinkle with brown sugar and put under a hot grill for 2mins.

Sprinkle with a few raisins to serve.

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Shake together soda water, a few fresh mint leaves, a pinch of sugar and a shot of white rum. Add freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice and shake again. Pour over ice in a tall glass, and garnish with another sprig or two of fresh mint, plus thin slices of grapefruit.

Why not try…?

Layering sliced grapefruit, Greek-style yogurt and chopped pistachios in a bowl for a quick and refreshing breakfast.

Sticky sweetclem sausages

SWEETCLEMS

Sweetclems are a variety of tangerine but smaller and sweeter, with a thin, loose skin that makes them easy to peel. Try delicious Nadorcott sweetclems, which still have their leaves intact on the fruit – this gives a good indication of their freshness. They are ideal for snacking and packed lunches, as well as cooking – look out for them in store.

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Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Put Extra Special Pork Sausages on a baking tray and cook for 20mins. Meanwhile, mix sweetclem juice and honey, to make a glaze. Take the sausages out of the oven, brush with the glaze, then add a generous scattering of sweetclem segments.

Return to the oven for another 10mins.

Why not try…?

A salad of sweetclem segments, smoked salmon and rocket. Make a dressing with sweetclem juice and olive oil, seasoned to taste.

Two sweetclems provide one of your 5-a-day.

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Fry the mushrooms in 1 tbsp of oil for 5 mins until golden. Season and set aside.

2 tbsp vegetable oil 500g chestnut mushrooms, halved or quartered 2 medium onions, thickly sliced 8 pork sausages, halved 6 rashers streaky bacon, chopped 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 2 tbsp freshly chopped thyme 300ml vegetable stock

Fry the onions, sausages and bacon in 1 tbsp of oil for 6-8 mins. Tuck the vegetables around the sausages, sprinkle over 1 tbsp of thyme and season. Add the stock, cover and cook for 15 mins.

Stir in the mushrooms and re-cover. Cook for 10 mins until the sausages are cooked through.

Stir and sprinkle with thyme. Serve with green veg.

NOT ONLY are mushrooms a natural source of vitamin B5 (helping to reduce tiredness and fatigue), but just

80g or about four mushrooms make up 1 of your 5 a day. For inspiration on how you can enjoy mushrooms as part of your diet and for more simple and delicious family meal ideas, visit www.justaddmushrooms.com Each 500g serving contains

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Out of your depth when it comes to cooking fsh? Then follow our two-part guide. This month, we help you get to grips with shellfsh

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LOBSTER The lobster is the king of shellfsh, loved for its sweet, succulent white meat. It’s considered a luxury choice, but a little goes a long way.

Cooking lobster

Lobster is surprisingly easy to cook, and can be…

Simmered Our cooked whole lobster, from the Fish Counter Freezer, is simple to prepare and so tender and moist. See our recipe on the next page.

Baked Cut our cooked whole lobster in half (see next page), top with cheese and breadcrumbs, then cook until heated through and the topping is browned.

Eaten cold Simply thaw our ready-cooked Extra Special Lobster Tails (from the Fish Counter Freezer).

Works well with…

The subtle taste works well in recipes with few ingredients, such as leafy salads, and risotto with peas and green beans.

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…prepare cooked lobster 1 Lay the lobster on a chopping board. Carefully cut down the middle with a large, sharp knife.

2 Remove the greyish gills and stomach pouch.

3 Remove the vein that runs along the tail.

4 Twist of the claws and bash with a rolling pin or the back of a knife to crack open, and then remove the meat.

Lobster with herb butter

We’ve kept the dressing very simple here, so the wonderfully sweet favour of the lobster can really shine through. You could add chilli for a bit of heat SERVES 2 READY IN 30MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.67 40g butter, softened 1tsp chopped curly parsley 1tsp lemon juice 1 Asda Frozen Cooked Lobster (350g) 1 Mix the butter with the parsley and lemon juice, and

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season with black pepper.

Make into a sausage shape, wrap in clingflm and chill.

2 Thaw the lobster in the fridge and drain of any excess water.

3 Prepare the lobster as in our ‘How to…’ step-by-

step instructions (see left).

4 Top with slices of the herb butter and put under a preheated grill to melt.

Each 88g serving contains: ENERGY

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909kj High High Low Med 217kcal 17.6g 10.6g 0.2g 0.88g 11% 25% 53% <1% 15% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,033kJ/247kcal

For more great recipes, including our Lobster & Prawn Thermidor, go to ASDA.com/recipes

FISH SPECIAL PRAWNS Prawns are one of the most popular types of shellfsh. They have a mild favour and juicy, tender texture. Take your pick from our wide range, which includes standard and king prawns. They come raw, cooked or frozen, and prepared or whole (heads and tails on), so there’s something for everyone.

Cooking prawns Versatile prawns can be used in all kinds of recipes.

Raw prawns (dark grey in pack) are best for hot dishes – ready-cooked ones may end up overdone and rubbery. Try raw prawns…

Stir-fried Add Asda Raw Peeled King Prawns to stir-fries for the last 2-3mins. Cook until they turn pink on both sides.

Used in soups and stews Add towards the end of the cooking time and cook only until they turn pink.

Baked – brush with oil and grill for a few minutes.

Our cooked and peeled prawns can be used in…

Sandwiches To make a great flling, mix with lemon juice and mayonnaise.

Prawn cocktail A classic with lettuce and Marie Rose sauce (tomato mayonnaise).

Whole shell-on prawns are easy to prepare…

Twist of the head and peel of the shell and tail. For a gourmet-style treat, keep the tails on (right) for guests to peel of at the table.

Works well with…

Asian favours such as garlic, chilli and ginger.

Prawns with chilli, lime & coriander Thaw some frozen Extra Special Raw Indonesian Tiger Prawns. Remove the shells but leave the tails on. Make a cut all along the back of each prawn and remove the veins. Put in a heatproof baking dish and top with thin slices of butter mixed with chopped chilli, lime juice and chopped fresh coriander. Cook under a preheated grill for 3-4mins until they go pink, turning occasionally and basting with the butter.

You can find more recipes, including our delicious Masterclass Tempura Prawns and our Spicy Prawn & Avocado Cocktail recipes, at ASDA.com/recipes

SQUID Squid, from the same family as octopus, has a subtle favour. It’s one of the easiest to prepare with our ready cleaned range. Asda Squid comes whole with the ink sac and other inedible parts removed – just slice into rings. Or to save time, try our precut Asda Raw Squid Rings.

Salt & pepper squid Cut the squid into rings, or thaw our precut ones, then rinse and pat dry with kitchen roll. Season some cornfour generously with salt and crushed black peppercorns, and put in a shallow dish. Add the squid, a few pieces at a time, and toss until evenly coated, then remove and shake gently to remove any excess. Pour sunfower oil into a pan to a depth of 1cm, and heat. Fry the squid, a few pieces at a time, until crisp and golden. Serve with lemon wedges.

Cooking squid To keep squid tender, either cook it very quickly or very slowly, otherwise it will become rubbery. Try… Frying Cook it fast and keep an eye on it.

Slow-cooking Add it to soups or stews. Asda Seafood Cocktail (in the Fish Counter Freezer) includes squid rings and is ideal for risottos and broths.

Works well with…

Squid is great with strong-tasting ingredients such as chilli and chorizo.

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MUSSELS You can pick up fresh mussels in store at the fsh counter to use in all sorts of delicious dishes. Only a little preparation is needed (see recipe below) for a fantastic result. If you’re short on time, try Asda Scottish Rope Grown Mussels in a Garlic Butter Sauce, or our cooked frozen mussels.

Mussels with breadcrumbs, herbs & Parmesan

Serving the mussels in half shells adds wow factor, plus they make great party bites. Keep the other halves of the shells to use as ‘spoons’ to scoop out and eat the mussels SERVES 4 READY IN 40MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.06 50g butter, softened 1tbsp chopped thyme leaves 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1tsp lemon juice 25g fresh breadcrumbs 15g Parmesan, grated 900g pack Asda Live Scottish Mussels 1 Mix together the butter, thyme, garlic, lemon juice, breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Set aside.

2 Wash the fresh mussels under cold running water, discarding any that stay open or have cracked or broken shells.

3 Pull and scrape of the beards – the tough fbres that stick out of the shells.

Use a small, sharp knife to carefully remove any barnacles on the shells (see right). Rinse to ensure there aren’t any pieces of shell.

4 Put in a pan with 100ml water and season with salt and pepper. Cover, heat until simmering, then turn down to a low heat. Leave the mussels to cook in the steam for 4mins, shaking

the pan occasionally, until the shells open.

5 Drain the mussels and discard any that haven’t opened – they may have gone of. Pull the top shell of each mussel and discard, then put the mussels, still in the bottom shells, on a baking tray.

Sit them close together so they support each other and don’t tip over.

6 Preheat the grill. Put a little of the Parmesan butter mixture on each one and cook under the grill until golden and bubbling.

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790kj Med High Low Med 189kcal 13.6g 7.6g 0.3g 0.94g 9% 19% 38% <1% 16% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 929kJ/222kcal

For our Bloody Mary Mussels recipe, go to ASDA.com/recipes

Remove the stringy ‘beards’ from the shells

Cooking mussels Mussels should remain closed when you’re preparing them. Discard any that are open. Heat in a little liquid in a large, closed pan – they will cook and steam open in minutes. Discard any that stay closed before serving.

Works well with…

A wide variety of recipes – anything from a classic mariniere to creamy Thai curries.

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Scrape off any barnacles with a sharp knife

Discard any mussels that don’t open after cooking

FISH SPECIAL CRAB

Cooking crab

You can get ready-cooked whole crabs, or crab claws on their own, in the Fish Counter Freezer. White crab meat is tasty marinated with garlic, while the strong-tasting dark meat is good in sauces. To crack open legs and claws, give them a sharp knock with a rolling pin.

Crab & chilli linguine The brown crab meat forms a paste that coats the pasta, while the white meat stays in large, juicy fakes SERVES 4 READY IN 15MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.46 350g Cook Italian Linguine 3tbsp olive oil 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 140g pack Asda Frozen Dressed Orkney Crab Finely grated zest and juice 1/2 lemon 1tbsp chopped parsley 1 Heat a large pan of lightly

salted water until boiling.

Add the linguine, bring back to the boil and simmer for 9mins.

2 Heat the olive oil in another pan and cook the chilli and garlic for 1-2mins.

Add 3tbsp water and the brown crab meat.

Cook for another 1min.

3 Drain the linguine, reserving 2tbsp of the cooking water. Return the

SCALLOPS Scallops served in their shells never fail to impress – yet they they’re very easy to cook. With a delicate, sweet taste and frm texture, they’re an ideal match for creamy wine sauces.

Scallops with bacon & dry vermouth Thaw a 200g bag of Asda Uncooked & Shelled Frozen Scallops. Pat dry with kitchen roll. Grill some streaky bacon until crisp, put on kitchen roll to soak up excess fat, then break into small pieces. Melt a little butter in a large frying pan. Add the scallops and cook over a medium heat for 2mins, turning them midway through, until they’re just starting to go golden. Add a splash of dry vermouth, white wine or dry cider, and simmer for 1-2mins. Serve sprinkled with the bacon and chopped parsley.

Tip Our Extra Special Dressed Crabs, in the Fish Counter Freezer, come ready prepared, with all the inedible parts removed and the white and brown meat separated

pasta to the pan. Add the brown meat mixture, white crab meat, lemon zest and juice, plus the reserved pasta water. Toss together and heat through. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley.

Cooking scallops Asda Uncooked & Shelled Scallops (in the Fish Counter Freezer) are handy to keep at home for quick and easy meals.

They can be…

Sauteed Thaw, then saute in a very hot pan until caramelised. Squeeze plenty of lemon juice on top, then arrange on a simple rocket salad.

Baked Use them to add extra taste and texture to a fsh and seafood pie.

It’s all too easy to overcook scallops. To prevent this, add them to the pan, one at a time, to form a circle, starting at the top and working clockwise. This way, you’ll

To prepare our whole, cooked crab, pull of the legs and claws, crack them and remove the white meat. Lay it on its back, then pull of and discard the tail fap, sac and ‘dead man’s fngers’.

Pull out the brown meat, cut in half and remove any remaining meat.

Works well with…

Simple favours, such as lemon and herbs.

Each 292g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS Low

2,013kj Med Low 478kcal 13.3g 1.9g 23% 19% 9%

2g 2%

SALT Low

0.70g 11%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 689kJ/164kcal

For more tasty dishes including our Crab Cups, go to ASDA.com/recipes

be able to remember which scallop to start with when it’s time to turn them, so they’re all cooked evenly.

To impress your guests, try Extra Special Frozen Half Shell King Scallops (in the Fish Counter Freezer), which come ready-prepared and dressed in the shell. They’re bigger than standard ones, too, and come with the orange roe – or coral – still attached. Some people prefer them without the roe, but it does add extra favour.

Works well with…

Wine and butter sauces, gratin dishes, ginger and soy. Or, for a change, try with black pudding crumbled over them.

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FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH

Parsley So much more than just a garnish, this versatile herb adds vibrant, fresh favour to all sorts of savoury dishes

Ham & parsley terrine Fresh parsley is a classic partner for ham â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and works well in this simple yet impressive terrine. It makes a great starter, or serve with salad for lunch SERVES 12 READY IN 4HRS PLUS SETTING PRICE PER SERVING 76p Butcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Selection Unsmoked Gammon Joint, 1.4kg 1 stick celery, cut lengthways into 4 pieces 1 large carrot 1 onion, quartered 10 black peppercorns 1 bay leaf 21/2 leaves gelatine 3tbsp finely chopped parsley (stalks discarded) 10 Chosen by you Pickled

Baby Gherkins, chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped Salad leaves and mustard or piccalilli, to serve 1 Put the gammon in a large pan with the celery, carrot, onion, peppercorns and bay leaf. Add cold water to cover. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 3hrs 30mins. Remove the gammon and leave to cool.

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Strain the stock into a bowl, discarding the veg.

2 Dampen the inside of a loaf tin and line with three layers of clingflm, allowing it to overhang the edges.

3 Put the gelatine in a bowl and add cold water to just cover. Set aside for 10mins.

Meanwhile, heat 500ml of the reserved meat stock until hot but not boiling.

Remove the gelatine from

the water and squeeze gently. Add to the stock. Stir until dissolved. Cool slightly.

4 Tear the ham into pieces, discarding any fat and sinew. Mix with the parsley, gherkins and shallot, then spoon into the loaf tin to fll, without pressing it down.

5 Pour in just enough stock mixture to cover. Chill until set. Serve sliced, with salad and mustard or piccalilli.

Each 147g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

713kj Med Med Low High 171kcal 8.8g 2.9g 1.2g 2.65g 9% 13% 15% 1% 44% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 485kJ/116kcal

FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH Modern-style tabbouleh

This traditional Middle Eastern salad is made with generous amounts of parsley and mint, so the fresh herb favours really shine through.

It’s delicious served with grilled meat, fsh or halloumi SERVES 4 (AS A SIDE DISH) READY IN 40MINS PRICE PER SERVING 98p 50g bulgur wheat (or 50g cous cous – see tip below) 300g vine-ripened tomatoes 4 spring onions 1 /4 cucumber 4 radishes 2 x 31g packs cut flat-leaf parsley 31g pack fresh mint 80g pack pomegranate seeds

2tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed 4tbsp olive oil 1 pinch ground cinnamon 1 Put the bulgur wheat in a bowl and pour over enough boiling water to just cover.

Leave to soak for 30mins, then drain through a sieve.

2 Meanwhile, roughly chop the tomatoes and put in

a colander over a bowl, so the juices can drain out.

3 Trim the roots and tough green leaves of the spring onions, then slice fnely.

4 Cut the cucumber in half lengthways, then carefully scoop out and discard the seeds. Dice the rest of the cucumber. Top and tail the radishes, then slice.

5 Discard the tough stems

from the parsley and mint, then fnely chop the leaves.

6 Put the bulgur wheat, tomatoes, spring onions, cucumber, radishes, parsley, and mint in a bowl. Add the pomegranate seeds and gently mix together.

7 To make the dressing, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil and cinnamon together, seasoning to taste. Mix into the salad, to serve.

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Each 183g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

735kj Med Low Low Low 176kcal 11.7g 1.6g 3.8g 0.02g 9% 17% 8% 4% <1% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 402kJ/96kcal

PHOTOGRAPHS: STUART OVENDEN. STYLING: JENNY IGGLEDEN. FOOD STYLING: NANCY MCDOUGALL

Tip To cook cous cous, put in a pan with 75ml boiling water. Bring back to the boil, take of the heat and leave, covered, for 5mins.

Fluf up with a fork, then leave to cool

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Parsley sauce

Using curly parsley, rather than fat-leaf, gives this classic British sauce a milder favour.

Add the parsley at the last minute, to preserve the taste and colour SERVES 4 READY IN 40MINS PRICE PER SERVING 38p 35g pack curly parsley 400ml full-fat milk 1 small onion, halved 1 small carrot 1 bay leaf 50g butter 40g plain flour Fish and sugarsnap peas, to serve 1 Cut the coarse stems of the parsley. Chop up the leaves and set aside. Put a few of the stems in a pan with the milk, onion, carrot and bay leaf. Heat until almost simmering. Remove from the heat and set aside for 15mins, so the favours can infuse. Strain into a jug, discarding the veg.

2 Melt the butter in a pan.

Remove from the heat and stir in the four to make a paste. Cook over a low heat for 2mins, stirring, with a wooden spoon. The paste should be a straw colour.

3 Remove from the heat and gradually whisk in the milk, using a wire whisk, until smooth. Return to the heat and bring to the boil, whisking all the time.

4 Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 2mins.

Stir in the parsley and season to taste.

Each 169g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

891kj Med High Low Low 213kcal 14.7g 9.1g 6.3g 0.34g 11% 21% 46% 7% 6%

Tip This is also good with gammon or vegetables.

Infusing the milk with onion, carrot and bay leaf really enhances white and cheese sauces

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 527kJ/126kcal

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FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH

Go to ASDA.com/recipes for our online exclusive Parsley Crumbed Chicken recipe

Peruvian salsa (Uchucuta)

This spicy accompaniment, starring fresh green parsley, mint and coriander, is served with all sorts of South American dishes. It’s good on steak or with potatoes – or try it as a dip, with tortilla chips SERVES 4 READY IN 10MINS PRICE PER SERVING 45p 31g pack flat-leaf parsley 100g feta, drained 1tbsp olive oil 1 level tbsp Chosen by you Easy Red Chilli paste 2tbsp reduced-fat creme fraiche 1tbsp chopped coriander leaves 1tbsp chopped mint leaves

1 level tsp dried tarragon 40g frozen sweetcorn Steak and baby potatoes, to serve 1 Discard the stems from the parsley, chop the leaves and put in a large bowl.

Crumble in the feta. Add the oil, chilli paste, creme

fraiche and the other herbs.

2 In a small frying pan, cook the sweetcorn, stirring, until it starts to brown. Add to the feta mixture, season and mix. Serve hot or cold.

Each 60g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

479kj Med 115kcal 9g 6% 13%

SATURATES SUGARS High Low

4.5g 23%

SALT Med

1.1g 0.90g 1% 15%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 799kJ/191kcal

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For ketchup bursting full of Heinz Tomatoes Available in selected stores only, while stocks last.

Hand-me-down recipes…

For Mother’s Day, we asked food experts and home cooks to share the stories behind the treasured recipes given to them by their mums and grandmas. To cook the dishes for yourself, visit ASDA.com/recipes PING COOMBES, Celebrity chef and 2014 winner of MasterChef

Minced chicken with coriander & fsh sauce

The real master chef!

Ping, with her mum and daughter, Alexa

Minced chicken with coriander & fsh sauce is one of my favourite dishes that Mum used to make me, and when I cook it, the savoury smell takes me back to my schooldays. The town I grew up in, Ipoh, in Malaysia, isn't very big, so I didn't get up for school until Minced chicken with late. I’d get ready in 10 minutes while Mum coriander & fsh sauce made breakfast. We’d dash to the car and I would eat this, with noodles, on the way.

It was a 10-minute ride so I would wolf it down and get to school stinking of garlic!

I didn't care, I just loved it – tender chicken with a delicious, salty yet sweet sauce. It’s easy to make and only uses a handful of ingredients, but the taste is fantastic.

For the full recipe, visit ASDA.com/ recipes

Cucur udang (Malaysian prawn fritters) Cucur is a well-known Malaysian street food. Sometimes, when my mum picked me up from school, she’d take me to a place across the road called Rainbow City, which was lined with food stalls. Most of the stalls came alive later in the evening but there was one selling fried noodles and cucur udang that opened earlier. We used to Cucur udang devour them, knowing it would spoil dinner but not caring. The fritters are very simple to make and can be eaten hot or at room temperature. They should have a crispy outside and a soft, pillowy inside, and are delicious served with my special chilli dip.

For the full recipe, visit ASDA.com/ recipes

I go my psio fr coki fo my mum. She i an incredibe cok.

Hr skil wre psed down fo he mohe. I apre t ps down t knowldge I acquired fo my mum t my own daughtr, Alxa

Tastes like home

The sweet, fruity chilli dip works perfectly with the savoury fritters

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Family favourite

These are a fusion of two classic bakes – a jam tartstyle golden pastry base with a layer of sticky, raspberry jam, topped with fufy sponge, like a fairy cake

Glynis McGuinness, Asda Magazine Food Editor

Welsh cheesecakes (aka Grandma’s cakes) I always associate these cakes with my mum, and have lovely memories of her making them for visitors. Mum’s 90 now, so I make them for her. I’ve no idea where the name came from, as there’s no cheese in them! The ingredients have changed a bit over the years – margarine replaced butter during postwar rationing, and these days the jam isn’t always homemade.

But they still taste amazing.

Welsh cheesecakes

Happy family memories.

Glynis with her son, James, and mum, Phyllis

My find al loved tm and cald tm ‘yor mum’s caks’ and, lae, my sos cald tm ‘Gandma’s caks’

David Rae, Asda Distribution Centre, Wigan

New Zealand-style fruit cake My late Aunt Isa (right) emigrated from Scotland to New Zealand at an early age, and I didn't meet her until I was posted there as an Army catering instructor, when I was 30. She was a great cook and her fruit cake recipe was a particular favourite of hers – and mine! It’s so moist and full of texture. I've been making it for 33 years now and, where I work, we rafe one every Christmas in aid of Help for Heroes.

Moira Loch, Asda Robroyston, Glasgow

For the full recipe, visit ASDA.com/ recipes

Mum's tips After she got her frst freezer, my mum took great delight in making extra portions of every suitable meal to fll it.

She taught me all sorts of tricks to squeeze more in, like making soups and sauces thicker for freezing, to save space – then thawing and thinning them with stock, to eat.

She was a single mother for many years, so she had to make sure that nothing was wasted.

We didn't have expensive gadgets, but with Mum’s ability to cook cheap, wholesome food, we were always well fed and well loved.

Zoe Jane Wilson, Asda Greenhithe, Kent

Nana’s roast potatoes My nana’s roast potato recipe is special to me, as it's the only one she taught me – she passed away when I was seven. I used to steal them from the roasting tin, then burn my mouth trying to eat them before 30 | ASDA.COM/RECIPES | MARCH 2015

she noticed. I think she knew, though, as I'd always end up with extra on my plate!

They were perfect every time – crispy on the outside, soft and fufy on the inside. It's thanks to Nana that I love cooking so much.

FAMILY CLASSICS Hannah McDermott, Asda Editor

Chicken in tarragon

Chicken in tarragon For Hannah, pictured here with her mum, it was love at frst taste

Thi mal i so smpe t mak, bt povds an eegant dih ta or woe fmiy enjos

For the full recipe, visit ASDA.com/ recipes

The frst time my mum cooked this meal is really memorable.

I don’t think we were used to eating dishes as rich as this, and it sparked an unfortunate love afair with creamy sauces. It’s what I’d call a go-to entertaining dish and it’s one of the few recipes we’ll make time and again. It must be made with meat on the bone – you don't get the same caramelised sticky sauce if you use chicken breast, as it lacks the fat content of thighs or drumsticks. And you can't skimp on the double cream, either! It’s best served with fufy rice or a salad with red onions and lots of garlicky vinegar.

April Rogers, Asda Magazine Team

My nana’s soup with kluski Having a Polish nana massively infuenced my love of food, as I was introduced to lots of diferent favours from a young age. I’ll always remember the smell of her house, especially when she was cooking my favourite meal – soup with kluski (Polish soft dumplings). My nana would use For the full recipe, visit beef and cook the meat for hours ASDA.com/ recipes in a tasty broth with onions and carrot. Then she served it with kluski, which would foat on top.

This was one of her signature dishes, and one that has been passed down. But we use chicken instead of beef now, as we just can’t seem to get the meat as tender as when Nana used to make it.

Soup with kluski

April with her nana, who passed down her classic Polish recipes

My nana wuld send al da coki a mal fr or fmiy. She neve had a recp writn down, se jus remmbred i fo wen he own mum cokd i

FAMILY CLASSICS Maamoul

Rachel Simhon, Asda Magazine Content Editor

Maamoul (date pastries) My dad’s Jewish family lived in London, but the food they cooked was a reminder of the years they lived in Egypt until they were forced to leave, after the Suez Crisis of 1956. Every time we visited, my grandma would produce a tin of these icing sugar-drenched date pastries, called maamoul. My sister and I would try to sneak an extra one or two while the grown-ups chattered away in a mixture of English, French and Arabic. My grandma never learnt English, and after she died, I thought her maamoul had died with her, but then I discovered she had passed her recipe on to my mum. Now, every time I bake them, I’m taken back to that kitchen in north London and a sweet woman who was trying to recreate the tastes of the home she’d had to leave so suddenly.

Sweet memories

For the full recipe, visit ASDA.com/ recipes

The icing sugar and rich date flling sweeten the soft, buttery pastry, while rose water creates a Middle Eastern taste

For the full hand-me-down recipes, visit ASDA.com/recipes

Over to you – our readers have shared their stories and recipes, too

Pmla Benn When I was little, the family Christmas cake recipe was written on the back of a Woodbine cigarette packet. The recipe was my gran’s and, I suppose, her mother’s before her. Now I’m in my 60s, I still make it, although I’ve tweaked the recipe over the years. I still have the original recipe, although, sadly, not written on the cigarette pack. That would have been a real treasure to hand down.

Ln Ge My dad handed down a bread pudding recipe. He was a cook in the RAF and a baker in ‘civvy street’ – it’s the best of the best!

Caroine Coquhon Everyone loves my steak pie. It has secret ingredients, which have been handed down from Nana to Mum, then my sister and now myself.

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Mlani Waren When I was little, my mum used to make a lovely dessert in pretty glass jelly moulds. It was called Russian cream and was light, fufy and eggy.

I’ll have to get the recipe of Mum.

Piggly Winks Before my granny died, I made sure I asked for her fggy duf recipe (known as spotted dick to most people). It was special to me as we always had it on Boxing Day, which is also my dad’s birthday.

Maryanne Smih I printed all my favourite recipes out for my son and then put them in a folder. He says it’s brilliant.

I think the chocolate cake is the best. It’s not handed down from my mother, but it's handed down now, to my son from me!

Sandy Wariow I always use the Christmas cake recipe my gran used. I remember her de-stalking the fruit, then washing and laying it out on big platters to dry in front of the coal fre. As far as I know, this recipe is one she used when in service as a cook. I also use a Be-Ro [four brand] recipe book that my mother-in-law gave me when I was a young bride in 1966. It had been well used before I got it. I’d love to fnd out just how old it is.

Have you got a family recipe or food memory that you’d like to share?

It couldn’t be easier and we’d love to hear about them. Share your stories and comments on Facebook at Asda @asda or on Twitter at

7 WAYS WITH

Tea breads

Treat mum to a perfect slice of tea bread with her cuppa this Mother’s Day – she’ll love our sweet and savoury variations Sun-dried tomato & olive C lass

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Follow our classic recipe, but leave out the sugar. Swap the seeds and dried fruit for 50g pitted black olives and 75g sun-dried tomatoes, both chopped, 11/2 level tsp dried oregano and 75g Parmesan, grated.

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Each 48g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

677kj High High Low Med 162kcal 11.5g 5.8g 0.7g 0.53g 8% 16% 29% <1% 9% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,410kJ/337kcal

Classic sultana & apricot tea bread v SERVES 18 READY IN 1HR 15MINS PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 12p 150g butter, chilled and cut into small cubes 225g self-raising four 100g caster sugar 50g sunfower seeds 100g sultanas 100g dried apricots, cut into sultana-sized pieces 150ml semi-skimmed milk 2 large eggs

for 50-55mins*, until golden brown. To check if it’s ready, stick a skewer in the middle – it should come out clean.

3 Turn out the loaf and leave on a wire rack to cool.

Each 56g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

778kj Med High Med Med 186kcal 9.5g 4.8g 12.3g 0.28g 9% 14% 24% 14% 5% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,389kJ/332kcal

1 Preheat the oven to 180C/ 160C Fan/Gas 4. Line a loaf tin with baking paper.

2 Rub the butter into the four until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the sugar, seeds and dried fruit.

Stir until evenly mixed. In another bowl, lightly beat the milk and eggs together.

Stir into the dry mixture.

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Orange & poppy seed v As with our classic recipe, but replace the seeds and dried fruit with 40g poppy seeds, plus the zest of 2 oranges, finely grated.

Swap the milk for 150ml fresh orange juice.

Each 45g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

644kj High 154kcal 9g 8% 13%

SATURATES SUGARS High Med

5g 25%

SALT Med

6.3g 0.27g 7% 5%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,431kJ/342kcal

GREAT BAKES Butternut squash & cranberry v

Replace the seeds and dried fruit in our classic recipe with 150g dried cranberries, 75g pecans, chopped, and 150g butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and grated. Use only 3tbsp milk.

Each 58g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

844kj High 202kcal 11g 10% 16%

SATURATES SUGARS High Med

SALT Med

4.9g 12.2g 0.29g 25% 14% 5%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,456kJ/348kcal

*BAKING TIMES FOR THE DIFFERENT RECIPES MAY VARY SLIGHTLY, SO USE A SKEWER TO CHECK YOUR LOAF IN THE FINAL 5-10MINS. PHOTOGRAPHS: CLARE WINFIELD. STYLING: DAVINA PERKINS. FOOD STYLING: VICKI SMALLWOOD

No wait to bake

Courgette & cheese v

As tea breads are made with self-raising four or baking powder, rather than yeast, they can be baked as soon as the dough has been mixed – so you don’t have to wait for your loaf to rise

As with the classic recipe, but leave out the sugar and use only 3tbsp milk.

Replace the seeds and dried fruit with 1/2 level tsp mustard powder, 1 /4 level tsp cayenne pepper, 100g extra-mature Cheddar, grated, and 150g courgettes, grated and patted or squeezed dry with kitchen roll.

Each 45g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

595kj High High Low Med 142kcal 9.9g 5.9g 0.5g 0.41g 7% 14% 30% <1% 7% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,322kJ/316kcal

Banana, chocolate chunk & hazelnut v Use our classic recipe, but add only 4tbsp milk and replace the seeds and dried fruit with 2 ripe bananas (200g peeled weight), mashed, 100g Dr. Oetker Milk Chocolate Chunks and 75g hazelnuts, toasted and chopped.

Each 58g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

869kj High High Med Med 208kcal 12.2g 5.7g 11.6g 0.29g 10% 17% 29% 13% 5% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,498kJ/358kcal

Citrus, safron & sesame seed v Heat a big pinch of saffron in 150ml fresh orange juice, then leave to cool.

Use in place of the milk in our classic recipe. Replace the seeds and dried fruit with zest 1 orange and 1 lemon, finely grated, and 50g sesame seeds.

Each 45g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

663kj High 158kcal 9.5g 8% 14%

SATURATES SUGARS High Med

5g 25%

SALT Med

6.3g 0.27g 7% 5%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,473kJ/352kcal

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Baked tomatoes on garlic toast Malt vinegar adds extra bite to this tasty topping SERVES 6 READY IN 1HR PRICE PER SERVING 45p 600g mixed-size tomatoes, on the vine 1tbsp malt vinegar 1tsp Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 30g fresh breadcrumbs 1tsp thyme, chopped 2tsp parsley, chopped 25g butter, melted 12 slices baguette 3 cloves garlic, halved 2tsp olive oil

Pea & mint chilled soup

Food team says…

It’s one of the great British favour combinations – but served cold, like a Spanish gazpacho SERVES 6 READY IN 20MINS PLUS 4HRS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING 31p 1tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 stick celery, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 500g frozen peas 3tbsp fresh mint, chopped, plus a few small, whole leaves, to garnish 450ml vegetable stock 5tbsp reduced-fat creme fraiche 1 Heat the oil in a pan and cook the shallots and celery for 4-5mins. Add the garlic and cook for a further 1min.

2 Add the peas, chopped mint and stock. Simmer for 5mins. Allow to cool slightly, then stir in the creme fraiche. Season, then blitz with a handheld blender until smooth. Leave to cool, then chill for at least 4hrs.

3 Serve cold in teacups, with an ice cube (optional) plus whole mint leaves to garnish.

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Each 201g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS Low

698kj Med Med 167kcal 10.7g 5.8g 8% 15% 29%

SALT Low

3g 0.40g 3% 7%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 347kJ/83kcal

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My mum loves pea soup, so I decided to create this special chilled version for Mother’s Day, with added mint for extra favour.

Linzi Brechin, Food Assistant

Top tip This chilled soup is deliciously refreshing, but if the weather’s chilly on Mother’s Day, it tastes just as good warmed through

1 Preheat the oven to 160C/140C Fan/Gas 3.

Leave small tomatoes on the vine, but remove and halve larger ones. Put them all in a roasting tray. Sprinkle with the vinegar and salt, then bake for 20mins.

2 Mix the breadcrumbs, herbs and butter. Sprinkle over the tomatoes and cook for another 20mins.

3 Rub the garlic into one side of each baguette slice, then drizzle with the olive oil. Toast under the grill.

4 Remove the stalks from the tomatoes and use to top the bread.

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Each 180g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

1,107kj Med 265kcal 6.1g 13% 9%

SATURATES SUGARS Low Low

SALT Med

2.7g 4.9g 1.26g 14% 5% 21%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 615kJ/147kcal

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH Roast pork belly with apple wedges & cider sauce Slow-roast pork is a tapas classic. We’ve paired the meltingly tender meat with apple and cider favours to add a traditional British twist SERVES 6 READY IN 3HRS 30MINS PRICE PER SERVING 89p 800g pork belly joint 2tsp sunflower oil 1tsp coarse sea salt 1 large onion 1 large carrot 150ml British dry cider 300ml pork stock, made with 1/2 a stock cube 1 level tbsp cornflour 4 Granny Smith apples 15g unsalted butter 1 Preheat the oven to 150C/130C Fan/Gas 2.

Unroll the pork joint. Rub the skin with the oil, then sprinkle over the sea salt.

2 Cut the onion and carrot into thick slices, then put in a roasting tin to form a trivet – a layer for the pork to sit on, so that it cooks evenly. Lay the joint on top, skin-side up. Add enough water to come halfway up the layer of

veg – take care to avoid splashing the pork.

3 Cook the pork in the oven, uncovered, for 2hrs 30mins. Check every 30mins and top up the water if needed.

4 At the end of the cooking time, turn the oven up to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Top up the water again and cook for another 25-30mins, until the pork skin is crisp.

Remove from the oven.

Leave to rest for 20mins, then take out the veg (you can freeze it to use in soups or stews).

5 For the sauce, pour away the fat and liquid in the tin. Add a splash of the cider, then use a spatula to scrape of the bits stuck to the base – they’re full of favour.

Spoon the cider and bits into a pan. Add the rest of the cider. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10mins to reduce slightly. Add the stock. Heat to a simmer again. Meanwhile, mix the cornfour with 1tbsp cold water. Stir into the sauce until it boils and thickens.

6 Core and slice the apples. Fry in the butter until tender but still frm.

Serve with the pork, with the sauce on the side.

British-style patatas bravas Mustard, Worcestershire sauce and chutney give this popular tapas dish a home-grown favour SERVES 6 READY IN 50MINS PRICE PER SERVING 25p

Each 219g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

1,549kj High High Low Med 370kcal 24.1g 8.8g 5.5g 1.53g 19% 34% 44% 6% 26% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 707kJ/169kcal

600g British Baby Pearl Potatoes, halved 3tbsp sunflower oil 1 large onion, chopped 2tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1tbsp balsamic vinegar 3tbsp Extra Special Caramelised Onion Chutney 1tbsp coarse-grain mustard 1 Preheat the oven to 220C/ 200C Fan/Gas 7. Toss the potatoes with 2tbsp of the oil, then cook in a roasting tin for 40mins, until golden.

2 Heat the remaining oil in a pan. Cook the onion until soft and starting to colour.

3 Add the Worcestershire Sauce, balsamic vinegar, chutney and mustard, plus 50ml water. Simmer for 15mins, stirring, until you have a thick sauce.

4 Pour the sauce into bowls and top with the potatoes.

Each 148g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

638kj Med Low Low Low 152kcal 6.1g 0.7g 5.9g 0.30g 8% 9% 4% 7% 5% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 431kJ/103kcal

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MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH

Cheese & red onion baked omelette The traditional British pairing of cheese and onion adds a new dimension to this tortilla-style omelette SERVES 6 READY IN 1HR 10MINS PRICE PER SERVING 32p

Top tip This works with any strong-tasting English cheese. We’ve used Cheshire – or try Cheddar, Red Leicester or Double Gloucester

1 Preheat the oven to 170C/ 150C Fan/Gas 3. Grease a shallow 21cm square ovenproof cake tin and line the base with baking paper.

2 Heat the 1tbsp oil in a frying pan and cook the onions over a low heat, stirring often, for 15mins,

until very soft and starting to colour. They will reduce in size. Put on doublethickness kitchen roll, then use more kitchen roll to pat as dry as possible.

3 Lightly beat the eggs with the milk and season with pepper. Stir in the cheese and onion. Pour into the tin.

4 Cook in the oven for 20-25mins, or until just set.

Cool for 15mins, then cut into squares and serve.

Each 180g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS Low

866kj Med Med 207kcal 13.7g 4.9g 10% 20% 25%

SALT Low

5g 0.36g 6% 6%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 481kJ/115kcal

Smoked haddock fshcakes with tartare sauce Spanish fshcakes are usually made with salt cod, but we’ve used smoked haddock for added favour SERVES 6 READY IN 1HR 10MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.90 300g peeled floury potatoes, cut into chunks 2 x 220g packs Asda Smoked Haddock Fillets 2 level tsp Dijon mustard 3tbsp chopped parsley 4 level tbsp capers, well drained and chopped 2 large eggs Plain flour, to coat 200g Chosen by you Light Mayonnaise 1 /2 shallot, finely chopped 6 Chosen by you Pickled Baby Gherkins, chopped 1 lemon 150g pack Chosen by you Breadcrumbs Sunflower oil, for frying 1 Boil the potatoes. Drain

and mash until smooth.

2 Put the haddock in a pan and cover with cold water.

Heat gently, covered, then simmer for 5mins. Remove from the heat. Leave the fsh in the pan for 5mins to cool.

Remove the skin, then fake.

3 Add the fsh, mustard and 11/2tbsp each of the parsley and capers, to the potatoes.

Separate 1 egg. Reserve the white. Mix the yolk into the potato mixture. With foured hands, shape into 12 x 4cm fshcakes. Chill for 30mins.

4 For the tartare sauce, mix the mayonnaise with the shallot, gherkins, and rest of the parsley and capers. Add 1tsp fnely grated zest from

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the lemon, then cut the lemon into wedges.

5 Beat together the other egg and the egg white. Use to coat the fshcakes, then roll in the breadcrumbs.

6 Fry the fshcakes in batches, in 1cm of oil, for

2-4mins on each side, until golden and heated through.

Serve with the tartare sauce and lemon wedges.

Each 237g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS Low

1,587kj Med Low 379kcal 17.3g 2.1g 19% 25% 11%

SALT High

3.8g 1.90g 4% 32%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 669kJ/160kcal

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1tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing 500g red onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced 6 large eggs 5tbsp semi-skimmed milk 75g Chosen by you Cheshire Cheese, crumbled

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Beetroot & feta fan v

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Cheese is an ideal partner for sweet beetroot. Serve hot or cold – it’ll keep for 2 days in the fridge

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175g vacuum-packed beetroot, roughly chopped Flour, for rolling out 400g Jus-Rol Shortcrust pastry 2 large eggs 200g reduced-fat creme fraiche 1tsp chopped thyme leaves, plus sprigs to garnish 100g Red Leicester

cheese, grated 50g feta or Lancashire cheese, crumbled Spinach leaves, to garnish 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Put the beetroot in a greased roasting tin and cook for 15mins. Mash lightly.

2 On a foured surface, roll out the pastry and use to line a 23cm fan tin. Prick

the pastry base with a fork.

3 Cover with a sheet of baking paper, then fll with ceramic baking beans or dry rice. Bake for 10mins.

Remove the beans, or rice, and bake for another 5mins.

4 Turn the oven down to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Beat together the eggs and creme fraiche. Season with pepper and add the thyme leaves and 75g of the

grated Red Leicester.

Pour into the pastry case.

5 Top with the beetroot, the remaining Red Leicester and the feta, or Lancashire, cheese. Bake in the oven for 25mins, or until just set.

Garnish with the thyme sprigs and spinach.

Each 89g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS Low

1,069kj High High 255kcal 16.9g 7.4g 13% 24% 37%

SALT Med

2.1g 0.62g 2% 10%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,201kJ/287kcal

Tip Use vacuum-packed or home-cooked beetroot, not pickled from a jar, which would overwhelm the other favours

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Veggie delights These quick vegetarian dinners are so tasty and satisfying that meat-eaters will love them, too – plus, they’re light on your pocket

Eating a vegetarian diet has been linked to lower blood pressure* – plus, it can be a nice change. It’s Meat Free Week in March, so why not join in? For more details, see p52

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Baked sweet potatoes v You don’t need meat to make a dish packed with favour and texture. The fufy sweet potatoes contrast well with the crunchy seeds and crumbly feta – and the fresh red chilli adds a burst of heat SERVES 4 READY IN 1HR 20MINS PLUS COOLING 4 sweet potatoes, about 250g each, washed 25g pumpkin seeds 150g Chosen by you 50% Less Fat Light Soft Cheese 1tbsp sunflower oil 1 /2 bunch spring onions,

trimmed and sliced /2 red chilli, chopped 75g feta Salad, to serve 1

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

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Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork. Put on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 50-55mins, until tender when pierced with a knife.

2 Meanwhile, put the pumpkin seeds on another tray and cook for 5mins. Set aside. Leave the oven on.

3 Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly, then cut in half lengthways. Scoop the fesh out into a bowl and mash well with the soft cheese.

4 Heat the oil in a pan. Cook the spring onion and chilli for 3-4mins, until soft. Mix into the mash, then spoon it back into the skins.

5 Crumble the feta. Sprinkle on top with the pumpkin seeds, plus ground pepper, to taste. Bake for 8mins.

Serve with the salad.

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Each 329g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

1,721kj Med High Low Med 411kcal 14.1g 6.3g 15.8g 1.32g 21% 20% 32% 18% 22% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 523kJ/125kcal

WEEKDAY WINNERS Tofu stir-fry v

Vegetarians can help ensure they’re getting enough protein by including ingredients like tofu, made from soya milk, in recipes

Tofu tips Tofu, or bean curd, comes in a variety of textures, from soft, which is tasty raw, to chewy – best for cooking. It absorbs favours well, so it’s a great alternative to meat in stews

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SERVES 4 READY IN 30MINS 250g pack Asda Chosen by you Egg Noodles 2tbsp sunflower oil 396g pack Cauldron Original Tofu 2tbsp Amoy Reduced Salt Soy Sauce 125g carrots, cut into sticks 1 /2 bunch spring onions, trimmed and sliced 125g mangetout, chopped into bite-sized pieces 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 /2 x 360g bag beansprouts 2 x 120g sachets Blue Dragon Chow Mein Stir Fry Sauce 1 Heat a large pan of water until boiling. Add the noodles, return to the boil and simmer fast for 4mins.

Drain well in a colander.

Transfer to a bowl, add 1tsp of the oil and toss so all the noodles are coated. Set aside.

2 Unwrap the tofu and drain of any excess liquid.

Pat dry with kitchen roll to remove as much moisture as possible.

3 Cut the tofu into 1cm cubes and put in a bowl with the soy sauce. Stir to coat. Set aside for at least 10mins to soak in.

4 Heat the rest of the oil in a wok. Using a slotted spoon, remove the tofu from the soy sauce. Add to the wok. Stir fry for 3mins.

5 Add the carrots, spring

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onions, mangetout and red pepper, and stir fry for another 3-4mins.

6 Add the beansprouts and stir fry for 1min.

7 Add the leftover soy sauce to the tofu and vegetable mixture along

with the chow mein sauce.

Toss well. Add the noodles and cook for 2mins, stirring.

Serve immediately.

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For an even speedier stir-fry, try one of our prepared vegetable packs. This one works well with tofu recipes.

Asda Butternut Squash & Broccoli Stir-Fry (350g)

Each 714g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

2,270kj Low Low Low High 543kcal 17.1g 2.9g 17.1g 2.86g 27% 24% 15% 19% 48% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 318kJ/76kcal

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Cheat’s meat-free cassoulet v

This hearty French dish is usually slow-cooked, but using canned beans instead of dried, and veggie sausages, cuts the cooking time and fat content* SERVES 4 READY IN 40MINS

300g pack frozen Linda McCartney Vegetarian Sausages 2tbsp sunflower oil 1 leek, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 125g carrots, sliced 2 sticks celery, trimmed and sliced 4 level tbsp tomato puree 2 level tbsp plain flour

350ml vegetable stock, made with 1 stock cube 2 level tsp mixed dried herbs 2 x 300g cans haricot beans, drained and rinsed 75g breadcrumbs A few sprigs of fresh rosemary, to garnish (optional) 1 Preheat the grill and cook

the sausages, from frozen, for 12-15mins, turning occasionally. Cut in half and set aside.

2 Heat the oil in a large pan and add the leek, garlic, carrots and celery.

Stir well, to coat. Cover the pan and cook over a low heat for 10mins, stirring occasionally.

3 Stir in the tomato puree and cook for another 1min.

Sprinkle over the four and cook, stirring, for 1min.

4 Gradually add the stock, stirring all the time, until you have a smooth sauce.

Bring to a simmer, then add the herbs, sausages and beans. Cover the pan and simmer for 15mins, stirring occasionally.

5 Meanwhile, put the breadcrumbs in a large frying pan and cook until golden, stirring all the time.

6 Transfer the cassoulet to a serving dish. Sprinkle on the toasted crumbs, black pepper and rosemary, if using. Serve immediately.

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Each 376g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

1,731kj Med Low Low High 414kcal 12.4g 2.6g 6.8g 3.38g 21% 18% 13% 8% 56% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 460kJ/110kcal

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Flour power Sprinkle four into casseroles and stews,

rather than adding it all in one go – it will be more evenly distributed and easier to mix in. It’s also better to add stock gradually, to get a smooth sauce

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I learned to cook this dish with meat when I worked in a bistro in France. We’ve created a tasty meat-free version using veggie sausages, which take on the favour of the sauce and veg.

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WEEKDAY WINNERS Mediterranean open lasagne v This recipe is quicker and easier to assemble than standard lasagne, so it’s an ideal speedy midweek meal. The cooked aubergines add an earthy favour and meaty texture that works well in place of the usual minced beef

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Roasted vegetable & halloumi pittas v The strong, salty favour of the halloumi is a perfect match for the sweetness of the roasted vegetables.

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SERVES 4 READY IN 35MINS 250g chestnut mushrooms, halved 1 courgette, topped, tailed and cut into 1cm slices 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 red onion, cut into 8 wedges 1tbsp olive oil 1 level tsp smoked paprika 2tbsp balsamic vinegar 1tbsp lemon juice 1 /2 tsp coarse-grain mustard 125g halloumi, cut into 4 slices 4 wholemeal pitta breads 1 Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

Put all the vegetables in a large roasting tin. Add the 1tbsp of oil along with the paprika, then toss to coat. Cook in the oven for 25-30mins, or until the

chunks of veg are tender and tinged golden brown.

2 Whisk the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and mustard together. Set aside.

3 When the vegetables are almost ready, scatter the halloumi on top. Return to the oven for 4-5mins, until the halloumi is just starting to soften.

4 Remove from the oven.

Drizzle over the balsamic, lemon and mustard dressing, then toss well.

5 Sprinkle the pittas with a few drops of water on each side and put in the oven for 3-5mins, until pufed up. Cut in half, fll with the halloumi and veg mixture, and serve.

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Each 267g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

1,575kj Med Med Low High 376kcal 13.1g 5.9g 6.7g 1.87g 19% 19% 30% 7% 31% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 590kJ/141kcal

2 red onions, cut into thin wedges 1 aubergine, cubed 1 red and 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into small pieces 8 sun-dried tomatoes, halved, plus 2tbsp oil from the jar 2tsp mixed herbs 2tsp ground black pepper 40g cornflour 450ml semi-skimmed milk 1 level tsp coarse-grain mustard 50g Chosen by you 50% Less Fat Mature British Cheese, grated 125g Chosen by you Fresh Lasagne Sheets Salad, to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

Toss the red onions, aubergines, peppers and sun-dried tomatoes in the oil, to coat. Stir in the mixed herbs and black pepper. Put in a roasting tin, cover with foil and cook in the oven for 25mins. Remove the foil and cook, uncovered, for another 15mins.

2 Meanwhile, make the white sauce. Mix the cornfour with a splash of the milk and the mustard,

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The stronger the cheese, the less you need to use, which means the levels of fat in the dish are reduced as well in a pan, until smooth, then add the rest of the milk.

Bring to the boil, stirring continuously. Simmer for 1-2mins, until the sauce has thickened. Add the cheese.

Take of the heat and stir.

3 Cut each sheet of lasagne into 4 and add to a pan of boiling water. Simmer for 4 mins, then drain.

4 To serve, layer sheets of lasagne with the veg mixture and sauce.

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Each 398g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

1,615kj Med Low Low Low 386kcal 17.5g 4g 14.7g 0.80g 19% 25% 20% 16% 13% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 406kJ/97kcal

For a change

Meat-lovers can adapt this recipe by using leftover cuts from the Sunday roast instead of aubergines. Or use leftover roast veg – mushrooms, courgettes and butternut squash are all delicious in lasagne.

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CUT THE SALT

Salt swaps It’s National Salt Awareness Week in March – and we’re committed to helping you reduce your salt intake. Try our simple tips and tasty alternatives to cut down without missing out on favour Health matters We’re dedicated to helping you eat less salt – that’s why we’ve signed the Public Health Responsibility Deal salt reduction pledge, to cut the salt content in many own-brand products.

The dangers of eating too much salt are being fagged up during National Salt Awareness Week, 16-22 March.

According to health campaign group CASH*, evidence shows there’s an

take the salt cellar of the dinner table so you don’t add it out of habit.

2 Some foods, such as bacon, ham, cheese, pickles, soy sauce and gravy granules, are naturally high in salt, so you don't need to add any extra.

3 Check the amount of added salt in packaged food.

4 See below for delicious ways to favour your food without using salt…

increased risk of raised blood pressure, heart disease and stroke if your diet is high in salt. The recommended amount is no more than 6g a day* – about a teaspoon – for adults, and less for children. The good news is it’s easy to cut down. Try these handy hints…

Tips to slash salt 1 Taste food before adding salt, and

Try these alternatives…

HERBS

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Who needs salt when you can add fresh, zingy favours with herbs. Use dried herbs at an early stage when cooking, so they infuse the dish. Fresh herbs are best added towards the end, to retain their taste and colour.

Try chives with fsh; mint with lamb; and thyme with chicken.

PEPPER

It’s usually paired with salt, but pepper is equally delicious on its own, to add hot, spicy favour with bitter, fruity notes. Black pepper is slightly more pungent, so it’s great with mild favours such as chicken. White pepper is hotter and goes well with beef. For added texture, use crushed pepper rather than ground.

CITRUS JUICES

SPICES

Spices provide far more favour options than salt. Chilli fakes lift fsh dishes, while ginger goes well with pork. Cumin is great with beef, and cinnamon gives lamb a delicious North African twist. Add a little at a time, and be careful when mixing strong spices – they may clash.

A squeeze of lemon or lime juice gives dishes an instant lift. Add to olive oil for a simple salad dressing, or sprinkle over white meat or fsh, before or after cooking – it accentuates the favour, so you don’t need salt or heavy sauces either.

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Serving Suggestion

Bake delicious Rainbow Cupcakes Ingredients

STEP 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, (160°C for fan ovens), Gas Mark 4.

Serves 12

STEP 2. For the cupcakes: Put the cupcake ingredients in a bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer, until light and creamy. Split the mixture into 5 small bowls and colour each individually (red, yellow, blue, green and natural)

125g plain flour 250g CARNATION® Condensed Milk 1 large egg ½ tsp. vanilla extract 85g buttery spread 1½ tsp. baking powder Red, yellow, blue, green food colouring

STEP 4. Bake for about 15-18 minutes until springy.

Cool slightly then lift out onto a cooling rack.

STEP 5. For the icing: beat the buttery spread, icing sugar and vanilla with an electric beater until light and creamy. Add the milk a little at a time until smooth. Spread over the cool cupcakes and sprinkle with coloured decorations.

For the icing:

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STEP 3. Put the cupcake cases into the tin. Add a teaspoon of each coloured mixture to each case, starting with natural then red, yellow, green and blue. Add each colour to the middle of the last so that they make rings of colour like a rainbow.

150g buttery spread 300g icing sugar

Each serving (1/12 Rainbow cupcakes) typically contains

45ml milk

Fat

Saturates Sugars

Coloured sugar sprinkles or decorations

14%

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of an adult’s Reference Intake (RI)* Energy per 100g (before preparation): 1374kJ/326kcal. *Reference Intake of an average adult (8400kJ/2000kcal) Portions should be adjusted for children of diferent ages.

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ST DAVID’S DAY

World-class Welshcakes Celebrate St David’s Day, on 1 March, with this classic teatime treat

With a soft yet crumbly texture and fruity, subtly spiced favour, Welshcakes are a true taste of tradition.

This recipe dates from the mid-19th century, when coal miners in South Wales took them to work as a pocketsized treat – and they’re still popular in the region today.

MAKES 30 READY IN 50MINS PRICE PER SERVING 4p Sift 225g self-raising four, /2 level tsp mixed spice and

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a pinch of salt into a large bowl. Cut 115g chilled butter into cubes and rub into the four mixture until it looks like breadcrumbs. Stir in 75g caster sugar and 75g sultanas or currants. Lightly beat a medium egg and 2tbsp milk, then mix into the four mixture to make a soft but not sticky dough.

On a foured surface, roll out the dough to 5-6mm thick, then cut into 6cm rounds.

Repeat until all the dough has been used. Use a little

butter to lightly grease a cast-iron bakestone or a heavy-bottomed frying pan. Warm on a low heat.

Cook the rounds in batches for 3mins on each side, or until golden brown. You may need to re-grease the pan between batches. Finish with a sprinkling of caster sugar (optional). Serve warm or cold.

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Typical energy values per 100g: 1,602kJ/383kcal

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BITES

From exciting events to fresh, new favours, discover what’s hot in the world of cooking

NO MORE ONION TEARS Forget the swimming goggles – our new Sweet Red onions promise to reduce onion tears while chopping. Our supplier, Alastair Findlay of Bedfordshire Growers, has spent more than 20 years developing the delicious new variety. It’s milder, juicer and crunchier than standard red onions, so it’s perfect for salads and garnishes – and less eye-watering to peel and chop. Plus, the less intense favour means it doesn’t linger on your breath as long. Asda Sweet Red onions, £1 (500g; 20p/100g)

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Fancy a refreshing drink with a twist?

Then look out for bubble tea. As the name suggests, it’s a delicious mixture of tea with milk or fruit syrup. The diference is that it’s usually served cold and contains a layer of chewy tapioca balls or jellies, which you scoop with special straws with a spoon-like tip. Invented in Taiwan in the 1980s, it frst arrived in London and is now spreading across the country. With loads of favours, from raspberry to Chinese oolong, you can try it at Bubble N Shake in Huddersfeld, Tempo Tea Bar in Glasgow and Bubble N Shake Bar in Chorley, Lancashire.

Small wonders For the latest big restaurant trend, try ‘small plates’ – tapas-style sharing dishes from across the globe.

It’s a great way to try all sorts of favours. For an Italian feast, try the sharing plates at the Italian Cafe in Glasgow.

Or head to Lima Floral in London’s Covent Garden for classics such as ceviche – marinated fsh and seafood.

You can try the trend at home, too, with our Mother’s Day sharing menu, on p36.

Sharing ‘small plates’ is a great way to sample new fa vours

FOOD NEWS

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Manuka honey has long been valued in traditional medicine because of its reputed healing qualities.

But we love this rich, dark honey because it tastes delicious. It has a rich, full flavour, so you only need a small helping. Stir a spoonful into Greek yogurt, porridge or hot milk for a soothing drink. Rowse Manuka Honey (NPA 10+), £11.99

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BARS WITH A SOBER TWIST

Say cheers with a non-alcoholic drink at a booze-free bar. There’s a growing trend for venues that are completely alcohol-free, such as London’s Redemption Bar. Their cocktail list includes Coco-Rita – a coconut water, lime and agave syrup ‘margarita’ (see left). You could also try Sobar in Nottingham and The Brink in Liverpool.

VEG OUT

Feeling inspired by our delicious vegetarian recipes, on p44? Then you may want to take part in the frst UK Meat Free Week, from 23-29 March. The campaign, which originated in Australia in 2013, encourages people to give up meat (including seafood) for a week – and get sponsored for doing it. For more information, visit meatfreeweek.org.

Five minutes with…

The Hairy Bikers

Television favourites Si King and Dave Myers have cooked together for more than 20 years How did you frst get into cooking? Si: Watching Mam in the kitchen – she was a great cook. After my father died, when I was eight, she got me involved in the kitchen as a way to spend quality time together. Dave: My mother became disabled when I was eight. By the time I was 12, I had taken over the cooking and haven’t looked back.

Any culinary disasters? Si: Dave and I trying to cook crab soufes in the middle of the Irish Sea in a charcoal oven on Dave’s boat, Pow Wow. The result was a beer mat rather than a soufe.

What’s your signature dish? Dave: My grilled sea bass with lobster risotto. It’s very decadent, but a real treat when my mates have been out fshing.

Best meal you’ve ever had?

Dave: Si’s belly pork. It’s got great crispy crackling and lovely soft meat.

Top tips? Si: Learn to season properly and keep tasting as you cook – if you like it, it’s likely the guests will too!

Sign up for Si and Dave’s diet meal plans and recipes at hairybikersdietclub.com*.

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Let’s cook for Mum The kids will have great fun making their own packed lunches with our easy recipes – and Mum gets a break, too Spanish-style tortilla wedges v These easy egg, potato and vegetable wedges are delicious hot or cold, so they’re great for taking to school (or work) instead of sandwiches.

The kids can experiment with alternative fllings – try adding cooked meats, such as roast pork or chicken, if you’ve got leftovers to use up SERVES 6 READY IN 1HR PRICE PER SERVING 58p 1 red onion 1 red pepper 1tsp olive oil 200g Charlotte potatoes, boiled and left to cool 100g frozen peas 6 medium eggs 2tbsp milk 75g Chosen by you 30% Less Fat Mature Light British Cheese, grated Salad, to serve 1 Peel the red onion and carefully cut it into thin slices – kids should get a grown-up to help with this. Halve the red pepper.

Scoop out the seeds and white bits inside, and remove the stalk. Cut the pepper into thin slices.

2 In a 30cm frying pan, heat the oil, then add the onion. Cook for 4-5mins until soft but not browned.

Add the pepper and cook

for another 2-3mins, until it begins to soften.

3 Slice the potatoes and scatter evenly over the vegetables in the pan. Turn the heat down to low, then add the frozen peas.

4 Beat the eggs together with the milk, then stir in the cheese. Pour in the pan and continue to cook over a low heat for 25-30mins, until just set on the top.

5 With the help of an adult, hold a large plate over the pan and turn over so the tortilla is on the plate, golden-side up. Slide it back into the pan and cook for another 3-4mins.

6 Allow to cool, then cut into wedges. Serve with salad on the side.

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Typical energy values per 100g: 477kJ/114kcal

‘I loved cooking and eating new things – it was really fun’ Taylor, age 10

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KIDS’ COOKING Ham & pineapple mufns These yummy sweet and savoury mufns will keep for two days in a container in the fridge, so the kids could make them at the weekend, ready for school.

Or they might want to treat you to breakfast in bed!

MAKES 12 READY IN 45MINS PRICE PER SERVING 47p

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300g plain flour 1 level tbsp baking powder 1 /2tsp mustard powder 227g can Chosen by you Golden Pineapple Chunks In Pineapple Juice, drained thoroughly 200g pack Chosen by you Ready To Eat Dry Cured Ham Slices 125g Chosen by you 30% Less Fat Mature Light British Cheese, grated 2 large eggs 100g butter, melted 175ml semi-skimmed milk

Sticky chicken pittas To make this recipe even easier, use readycooked chicken – try our tikka or sweet chilli chicken slices if you like spicy favours. The kids can swap the pittas for wraps or bread, too Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Slice uncooked chicken breasts into thin strips, then put in a baking dish. Drizzle over soy sauce, honey and a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir to coat. Bake in the oven for 15-18mins, until the juices run clear – a grown-up should help check. Serve in pitta breads with lettuce, sliced avocado and halved cherry tomatoes.

1 Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

Line a 12-hole mufn tin with mufn cases.

2 Sift the four, baking powder and mustard into a large bowl. Chop the pineapple chunks and ham into small pieces and add to the four mixture, with the grated cheese.

3 Lightly beat the eggs, butter and milk together, then pour into the four mixture. Stir, but don’t overmix, or the mufns will be chewy.

4 Divide the mixture into the mufn cases. Bake for 25-30mins. The mufns can be eaten hot or cold.

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1,036kj Med High Low Med 248kcal 12.9g 6.6g 2.4g 1.39g 12% 18% 33% 3% 23% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,046kJ/250kcal

‘The muffins were easy to make and they tasted brilliant’ Parris, age 10

Get creative in the kitchen

Learning to cook gives kids skills for life, plus it’s a fun way to discover new foods. That’s why we created the ‘Kids in the kitchen’ section of our recipes website, with easy step-by-step guides to help parents make tasty dishes at home with the kids. Give them a try!

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Everyone needs advice from time to time. We asked some famous names what their mum taught them Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman My mum [journalist Eve Pollard] brought me up to think the most important thing was to use your brain. I was never brought up to value looks over everything, and I want to pass that message down to my daughter. We barely have a mirror in our house, which is my excuse for often looking a mess.

I’d always go for brains over beauty. Lucky, really!

Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood One thing my mum told me is that if something tastes delicious together, such as bacon and eggs, or steak and onions, it will work in a pie, too. She was absolutely right. If in doubt, just make a pie. Everyone loves a pie.

Prime Minister David Cameron My mum was a magistrate for around 30 years, and I saw at frst hand how much she learnt and got back from what she put in, in terms of public service. The advice she gave me was to think of others and do something for the community.

Musician and TV presenter Myleene Klass If you’re faced with a problem, just smile and that problem will get less and less – that’s what my mum taught me. She also told me to always have a good breakfast. I can’t say I’ve always followed my mum’s advice, but I do seriously try. And I’ll do my best to give good advice to my own daughters [Ava, pictured right, and Hero].

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MUMS’ TOP TIPS

Singer songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor

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My mum [former Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis] gave me a great bit of advice before I got married. She told me that your children are the most important things in your life, but you have to remember your husband, too. We have date nights – meals, trips to the cinema, the very occasional night in a hotel. And be kind to each other. If you’re not happy, how can your children be? The greatest gift any parent can give a child is a happy family.

Singer Tom Jones My mother always told me to wear my best shoes and keep them polished, because you can tell a lot about a man by his shoes. I like to think I’ve kept to that advice. I do like a nice, wellpolished shoe.

Actress Joan Collins

When we were children, my mother insisted that my sister and I take cod liver oil every day, eat our greens and avoid sweets. She got me into taking care of my skin when I was just 13 and I can’t thank her enough.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg

TOWIE star Jess Wright I’m so glad my mum convinced me to quit my marketing degree and take up my passion, which was singing. She told me, “It’s important to get a good education, but vital to follow your dreams.”

Labour Party leader Ed Miliband The importance of being kind and generous to others was one of the main things my mum taught me. She never dismisses people’s views and always wants to listen, whoever they are.

I’ve tried to live up to her example.

My mother taught kids with dyslexia, and she passed on a simple motto to me and my brothers and sister: Never write anyone of. Given half a chance, anyone can shine.

European champion 10,000m runner Jo Pavey The best advice my mother gave me was, “Don’t worry about the things you can’t control, only worry about the things you can.” If something doesn’t go to plan, just learn from it and move forward.

What advice did your mum give you? We’d love to know – email asda.editor@asdamagazine.co.uk

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MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS

SPOIL YOUR MUM With sweet treats, top reads, and more, we’ve got great gifts for Mother’s Day. They’re available in store and online, to make your life even easier 1

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1 George foral wrap, £10 2 Mummy and Me elephants duo, £5 3 George 4 Prodigal Son novel by Danielle Steel*, £9 5 NSPA Mum shopper, £4 To Be gift set, £10 6 TREsemme Keratin Smooth straightener gift pack**, was £59.96, now £29 7 Nicky Clarke Desired hairdryer**, was £34.96, now £25 8 Asda Salted Caramel Fudge, £1 9 George Home Tea for One set, £5

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MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS

Whether you want to personalise a gift for Mum with her name or a favourite photo, we’ve got a great range to choose from

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1 Silver locket, £35 2 Rose wine, £14.99 3 Hand-cut vase with Swarovski Elements crystals, £39.99 6 Faux 4 Notebook, £6* 5 Porcelain mug, £6* 7 Oblong cushion, £15* leather iPad Air case, £25 8 Medium make-up bag, £15

Whatever Mum loves – from traditional notebooks to gadgets – creating a unique present is quick and simple. All you need to do is visit us in store or online to choose your product, upload your photo, then order.

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Available in selected stores, while stocks last.

UK only. 18+, exclusions apply. For full prize details and T&Cs visit pickyournose.weetabix.com. 5p from every promotional pack will be donated to Comic Relief.

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MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS

Make it a Mother’s Day to remember. Choose from pampering days and fne dining, to short breaks with a diference Relax – includes a 25-minute beauty treatment each. Heavenly Spa Day for Two at Bannatyne’s Spa*, £55 The luxurious way to camp. Glamping break*, from £49

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Make Mum a model for the day with a makeover and print to take home.

Mother and Daughter Photo Shoot, £20

Find great days out and breaks at ASDA.com/ gifts

Share indulgent teatime treats. Afternoon Tea for Two*, £39

Cruise past the London sights while enjoying a delicious three-course lunch. Thames Lunch Cruise for Two, £68

Make a weekend of it and take the family on an adventure.

Two-Night Family Tree House Experience, £389

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Make it a Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday AND Monday!

Available in selected stores only, while stocks last.

MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS

YOU R PICK TAKE YOUR Give Mum a blooming beautiful treat with our bouquets for all budgets.

Here are just some of our favourites from the ranges online and in store

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1 Mum In A Million bouquet*, £15 2 Mother’s Day Tulips*, £5 3 Mum’s Roses*, £6 4 Jam Jar (vase included), £4 5 For You Mum (vase included), £8

6 Shades of Pink Supersize bouquet*, £31 7 Thanks Mum Supersize bouquet*, £31 8 Mum’s My Sun Supersize bouquet*, £33 9 Sweet Pink bouquet*, £21

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HOME STYLE

S P R I N G /S U M M E R 2 01 5 It’s springtime at George Home and we can’t wait to show you our new collection of gorgeous and exciting products to update your home. Bringing you the best of the new-season trends with things that are useful, afordable and simply lovely to have – think luxury bed linen to fabulous modern lighting and stylish accessories – there’s a lot to love about the season and we’ve summed it up for you here. Be inspired to do up your home your own way. Enjoy!

Fiona Lambert, George Brand Director

Spruce up your home with the new Spring/ Summer Collection from George Home, available in store and online at George.com. Find your style with these four fantastic trends…

WIN!

To celebrate the launch of the George Home Spring/Summer Collection, we’re giving you the chance to win a £250 George Home Gift Card to spend in store.

Just tell us which is your favourite trend from the four below – Meadow, Eden, Desert or Shore.

To enter our great George Home prize draw, visit your.ASDA.com/george-home-prize-draw*.

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A touch of spring

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Create a relaxed , fresh feel across your home with natural textures such as rough-woven cottons, wicker and wood

£7 Watercolour hare cushion

Wooden lanterns, £30 (38cm), £15 (23cm); hare ornament, £8

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MEADOW Bring the outside indoors with spring-inspired accessories. Add leafy prints, pretty forals and sunny yellows throughout your home. For a sweet fnishing touch, decorate shelves with bunny, bee and owl ornaments and frames.

Artifcial narcissi in glass vase, £10

Check cushion, £8

Rabbit lamp, £25

Owl tealight holder, £5

Honeycomb frame, £7 Honeycomb vase, £12

Hares double duvet set, £12; knitted throw, £15; Bee happy sign, £6

‘Love’ bunting, £6

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EDEN Mix delicate patterns and designs with vintage-style accessories – and fall in love with this romantic look. For a rich blend of textures, combine soft cottons and painted wood with plush satins and velvets. Add vases of fowers throughout for that fnishing touch.

Purple haze Add a romantic feel to your home with dramatic watercolour-style blossom prints and pretty accessories

PurpleFlowers, glass pot£xxe lamp, £15

Tapestry bird cushion, £8

Bird hurricane vase, £6 Artifcial fowers, £14

Check throw, £10

Floral cushion, £8 each; check cushion, £8; glass table lamp, £12

HOME STYLE

£15 Floral watercolour double duvet set

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Knitted throw, £15; old world wall clock, £12; purple hourglass vase, £5; rabbit bell jar (on table), £7

DESERT Red-hot style

Turn up the heat with tribal prints against a backdrop of wood, stone and earthy tones. Mix rough textures such as slate and terracotta with bold designs. Carry this trend through the home with wood, stone and copper accessories.

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Introduce a bold, rich look with chunky terracotta and gleaming copper, plus fashes of dramatic reds

Fossil lamp, £25

Chilli worktop saver, £4

Arrow cushion, £15

Copper triply 3-piece saucepan set, £80

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Double duvet set, £12; cushion, £8; antlers ornament (on wall), £12;

HOME STYLE

Whale shower curtain, £8; stripe dispenser, £5; stripe tumbler, £3 Whale ornament, £12

‘Bath’ sandstone sign, £6

Stripe throw, £10

Glass globe lamp, £15

Coastal cool A blend of blues creates an instant sense of calm. Add seathemed accessories and print cushions for a touch of personality

SHORE

Create a laid-back, nautical look with bold stripes, inky blues and chunky knits.

This classic trend will give a stylish, relaxed feel throughout the home.

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Nail two spring trends – monochrome and animal print – in one with this handy tote bag. Great for work, or why not treat your mum for Mother’s Day?

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Nail the new season’s vintage vibe with these glam Hollywoodstyle sunnies.

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Freshen up your wardrobe with this lemon print top.

To add even more zing this spring, see the citrus print trousers on p87.

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Work the Seventies trend like Victoria Beckham, with figureflattering bootcut flare jeans in inky blue.

STYLE

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Notebook George Brand Director Fiona Lambert’s top five items this month

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LIGHT ON YOUR FEET Less is definitely more with these stylishly minimal two-strap sandals.

Sandals, 3-9, £14, code 4937903

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PRETTY AS A PICTURE Retro prints get a fresh, modern makeover with this Riviera shift dress.

Dress, 8-24, £18, code 5071577

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Celeb mums Victoria Beckham, Jessica Alba and Gwen Stefani are all known for their fashion credentials, and we love how their kids’ styles often complements their own. So why not give it a try? You can share your ‘mini me’ looks each Monday by posting photos on social media. Use the hashtag #MiniMeMonday and tag George in your post.

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Mum wears: shirt*, 8-24, £12, code 5006382; jeans*, XS-XXL, £18, code 5001235; sandals**, 3-9, £14, code 4937903; bracelet, £4, code 3506741. Jimi wears: shirt††, 4-14yrs, from £6, code 4965104; trousers††, 4-14, from £7, code 4848299; shoes‡, 10-6, from £7, code 4983570

Mum wears: top*, 8-24, £14, code 4980207; skirt*, 8-24, £16, code 5051980; necklace, £12, code 3592546.

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Winning team Mum wears: jumper* †, 8-24, £16, code 4954212; shirt**, 8-24, £12, code 5002345; trousers††, 8-24, £12, code 4954252.

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Lailah wears: playsuit*, 4-14yrs, from £9, code 4955762; bracelet, £3.50,code 3575821.

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We have loads of great prizes to give away this March. Enter now for your chance to win

WIN! An amazing two-week family holiday in Orlando One lucky family of four will win a 14-night break to Florida, including fights, car hire and accommodation. This superb prize also includes tickets to SeaWorld, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove. Get up close to amazing animals at SeaWorld, the planet’s most popular marine life park and home to Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin and the spectacular Shamu show. Make a splash at Aquatica, SeaWorld’s waterpark, with the thrilling new free-falling

water slide, Ihu’s Breakaway Falls. For more wildlife and even wilder rides, visit Busch Gardens. Brave the new, one-of-a-kind face-down drop tower, Falcon’s Fury. Head to Discovery Cove for the chance to swim with dolphins, snorkel with tropical fsh and rays, and relax on a white, sandy beach.

For more information or a free DVD, visit seaworldparks.co.uk.

There is one prize of a 14-night holiday for 2 adults and 2 children (up to 11 years), sharing a family room in a 3-star hotel, room-only basis. Return economy fights with taxes and up to 23kg hold luggage each, from London Gatwick or Manchester Airport to Orlando, Florida, also included, plus 15 days’ economy car hire (includes collision damage waiver; excludes fuel costs and child seats; hire car driver must be 25 years or over and possess a valid UK full driving licence). The Discovery Cove Ultimate Package is also included; one full day at Discovery Cove with a dolphin interaction experience (6 years-plus only, and must be accompanied by an adult; non-dolphin swim package for 3-5 year olds); and unlimited admission to SeaWorld, Aquatica and Busch Gardens for 14 days. Prize does not include meals or drinks, UK travel, expenses, spending money, hotel or park expenditure. Prize is subject to availability, until 29 February 2016; Discovery Cove package not available 1-31 July 2015. See panel on right for overall terms.

WIN! A two-night trip for four to the Cake, Bake & Food Festival in Hampshire We’re giving away a family trip to the Cake, Bake & Food Festival, including a four-day VIP pass and two nights’ stay in a 4-star hotel. There’s fun for everyone at the fabulous foodie event, in Hampshire, from 22-25 May 2015.

See amazing demonstrations and

baked creations, meet celebrity chefs and take part in cooking classes.

There’s a ‘Kiddies Kingdom’, too, with a feast of food-themed activities.

Festival passes also include entry to the Southern Wedding Fayre, being held at the event. cakebakefood.com

There is one prize for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children of 12 years and under) of a 2-night stay on a B&B board basis, sharing a family room in a 4* hotel close to the festival site, to be booked by supplier, on 23 and 24 May 2015 only. Adult VIP passes give access to the VIP bar, a goody bag, discounts on classes, reserving privilege for frontrow seats to demonstrations, and access to extra booked entertainment planned for the VIP bar only, and upgraded toilet areas. Children receive free entry to, and one free activity in, Kiddies Kingdom; other activities are discounted.

Prize includes local public transport travel pass, valid 23 and 24 May, and Tourist pass giving free entry to some local attractions, valid until 12 June – see cakebakefood.com/terms. Family meal also included to value of £120, winner can choose from supplied list and supplier will book. All elements of prize must be taken at the same time, except the Tourist pass, and are only available on the dates stated. The prize does not include travel, meals or drinks apart from those stated, hotel or on-site expenditure or spending money. See panel on right for overall terms.

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WIN! A private screening of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water SpongeBob SquarePants’ new flm is out in cinemas – with special previews on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March, then everywhere from 27 March 2015. To celebrate, we’re giving away tickets to a private screening for one child and up to 30 friends. In the flm, SpongeBob and his pals enter our world as 3D computer-generated characters, to battle the evil pirate Burger-Beard, played by Antonio Banderas. Can they foil his evil plot to destroy their home city, Bikini Bottom? squarepantsmovie.co.uk

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There is one prize of a private screening at a cinema of the winner’s choice, subject to availability, for the winner and up to 30 guests, who must each be accompanied by a parent/carer (max 62 people). The screening must be on a Saturday or Sunday morning, 2 May-2 August 2015. Winner will also receive a SpongeBob goody bag containing activity sheet, compressed sponge, ice-lolly mould, Velcro ball game, and SpongeBob plug. Prize does not include snacks, drinks, travel or accommodation. See below right for overall terms.

WIN! A relaxing seven-night break on the Isle of Wight

Fancy getting away to a faraway isle? With miles of sandy beaches and cycling trails, plus historic sites to visit, cosy pubs and world-class restaurants, the Isle of Wight is the perfect destination. And it’s just a short ferry crossing away.

The prize includes ferry crossings with Wightlink Ferries, a week’s accommodation in a Wight Coast Holidays self-catering cottage, plus tickets to a host of island attractions. wightlink.co.uk There is one prize for 4 people of a 7-night break to the Isle of Wight in a self-catering Wight Coast Holidays cottage. The prize also includes Wightlink ferry crossing, Portsmouth-Fishbourne or LymingtonYarmouth, for a car up to 5m long and 2.24m high. The prize is subject to availability between 21 April-30 November 2015, excluding 26 July-2 September 2015. Tickets to attractions are to be confrmed by supplier at time of prize booking. Prize does not include meals or drinks, travel costs (apart from ferry crossing), ferry expenditure, or spending money. See right for overall terms.

WIN! Theatre break for four to see Sex In Suburbia

Have a sensational night out with new theatre comedy Sex In Suburbia, starring Claire Sweeney and supported by Ann Summers. Packed with laughs, tears and music, it’s set around a radio phone-in show where callers reveal their dating stories. One winner and three friends will get tickets to see the show at the Lichfeld Garrick Theatre, Stafordshire, on 16 May 2015, plus an overnight stay in a 4-star hotel. We also have 16 runners-up prizes of £50 Theatre Tokens, which can be redeemed at more than 240 theatres nationwide. sexinsuburbiatheshow.com There is one prize for winner and 3 adult guests of 4 top-price tickets for Sex In Suburbia at the Lichfeld Garrick on Saturday 16 May 2015. Prize also includes 2 double/twin standard rooms in a 4-star hotel, B&B board basis, to be booked by supplier. Winner has 7 days from notifcation to accept prize. The prize does not include travel, meals or drinks, expenses or spending money and is only available on date specifed. There are 16 runner-up prizes of £50 in Theatre Tokens. Tokens have no expiry date – exchange them for tickets at participating theatres. Full terms and conditions at theatretokens.com/terms. See right for overall competition terms.

For your chance to win, call the number below or text the code, then a space and your name and address, to 82229, or enter online at ASDA.com/win. Calls/texts cost 50p each*. The closing date for prize draws is 23:59 on 31 March 2015.

ORLANDO HOLIDAY Call 0901 151 0084 Text ASDA14 CAKE BAKE FOOD FESTIVAL BREAK Call 0901 151 0085 Text ASDA15 SPONGEBOB MOVIE SCREENING Call 0901 151 0086 Text ASDA16 ISLE OF WIGHT FAMILY BREAK Call 0901 151 0087 Text ASDA17 SEX IN SUBURBIA HOTEL STAY Call 0901 151 0088 Text ASDA18 *ENTRY DETAILS Calls cost 50p from BT landlines.

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4 All entries (online, text and phone) must be received by 23:59 on 31 March 2015. Phone/text lines open 24 hours a day until 23:59 on 31 March 2015. Ask bill payer before calling. If you text after the closing date, you will not be entered but will be charged. Take care when entering text codes; promoter is not responsible for mistypes and you may be charged more. Some phone lines operate call-barring. Calls from other networks/payphones/mobiles may be charged at a higher rate. If unable to get through, check with network operator. 5 Winners are selected at random by an independent verifed computer system after the closing date and will be notifed by letter within 28 days of closing date. If prize is not claimed within four weeks of notifcation, a redraw will take place. 6 No cash alternatives. Prizes not transferable and must be accepted as ofered. 7 By entering, you agree to take part in publicity. 8 To obtain winners’ names/counties, send an SAE to: Asda Magazine March 2015 Winners List, Asda House, Great Wilson Street, Leeds LS11 5AD, 28 days after closing date. Do not send entries to this address. 9 If winners are unable to take prizes, a redraw will take place. 10 Promoter’s decision is fnal. 11 In the event of unforeseen circumstances, promoter reserves right to ofer alternative prize of equal or greater value.

12 Prize draws may feature in other promotional material with diferent treatments. 13 Promoter: Asda, Asda House, Great Wilson Street, Leeds LS11 5AD. 14 Winners accept prize at own risk. Unless stated otherwise, holiday winners should obtain their own travel insurance, visas and passport and be ft to travel.

15 Promoter is not liable for any loss or damage, except death or personal injury, arising out of administration, or for the winner’s enjoyment of the prizes. 16 Where terms/conditions are inconsistent with additional prize draw terms, additional ones will prevail. By entering you accept this. Application and interpretation of these terms and conditions shall be governed by the law of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any dispute concerning them.

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The BIG debate

spring clean any more?

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‘ Does anyone need to YES

says Andy Ferson ‘I do a radical clean and declutter every spring – and I love it. That’s on top of having a pretty good tidy-up every week.

‘So why do I do it? Well, I like living in a clean and tidy home. I also think it’s important to get all the allergens and dust out.

It’s good exercise, too, both physical and mentally.

Getting down on my hands and knees and scrubbing is a great de-stresser.

‘At work, I’m busy with lots of other people. At home, I can just focus on getting my cleaning tasks done. It’s lots of small achievements and I can see the results straight away.

‘I’ll start by clearing out anything I haven’t touched for a year. I’m ruthless. I don’t want the place cluttered up with junk that might come in useful “one day”.

‘Once the surplus stuf’s gone, I go through the cupboards, chucking out anything past its sell-by date. Then I start cleaning.

Nothing’s in a terrible state, but this an opportunity to shampoo the carpet, pull everything out and scrub, behind furniture as well as underneath, to make the whole place look pristine.

It’s therapeutic – and once I’ve fnished, I feel even calmer.

‘It’s great to see my home really shine.

I walk around, with the sun coming in through the gleaming windows, and I feel it’s somewhere I love to be. It’s well worth the efort.’

‘It’s good exercise, mentally as well as physically’

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says Rhian Burgess ‘I’m no slob, and I like living in a clean home, but there are better things to do with my life than spend a weekend doing an intensive clean.

A weekly go-round is totally fne, topped up with any emergency action that’s necessary.

‘In any case, cleaning’s one of the easiest chores to keep on top of these days.

Once upon a time a good spring turnout made sense,

but we live in the age of washing machines and vacuum cleaners – not to mention rubber gloves and wipes. I can’t see how it could get to the stage where the house is so grubby that you need to do a full spring clean.

‘I’m the opposite of Monica from Friends: cleaning happens because it has to, not because I enjoy it or fnd it inspiring.

I don’t have the time or the inclination to get down on my hands and knees and scrub behind things with a cotton bud.

‘I’ll admit that perhaps my home isn’t quite as pristine as those people who do dedicate a full weekend once a year to stripping it down, but frankly, that doesn’t bother me. I don’t want to live in an ultra-clean house – I’d fnd it a bit soulless and sterile. So maybe I’m not as houseproud as some, but my home is fne – I’m just not obsessive about it.

‘I’ll certainly make sure it’s looking its best if I’ve got friends coming over. But that’s the point. I’d rather think, “Lovely day, let’s have friends over”, than spend it cleaning. Spring is the time to get out and enjoy life, not be shut indoors with an array of cleaning products!’

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE CONTRIBUTORS. WORDS: RADHIKA HOLMSTROM. ILLUSTRATION: BEN KIRCHNER

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