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CONTENTS

Gather round the bonfre for a delicious winter barbecue – plus, we have spook-tacular party ideas, creepy costumes and scary cakes for Halloween 31

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

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Are nutritionally balanced, using everyday ingredients.

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

We love…

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Stylish mixing bowl To make your Christmas pud on Stir-Up Sunday 17 Top picks Our round-up of must-have buys

Food & drink

19 Spotlight on Autumn Easy ways with swede, squash and other great seasonal vegetables

23 Bonfre Night BBQ Fire up the coals for a delicious outdoor feast 31 American pie Stateside classics, from crunchy pecan to sweet pumpkin 39 Garlic Recipes to make the most of its versatile favour and aroma 44 Smart suppers Budgetfriendly dinners to warm up a chilly evening

48 Warm & toastie Hot sarnies oozing favours from around the world 51 Happy Halloween! Fun bakes and scary cakes 57 Trick & treat Party foods for your little horrors 65 Till death us do party Scarily delicious nibbles for grown-up guests 75 Shiver & shake Creepy cocktails NOVEMBER 2015 | 3

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73 Halloween chic Add a spooky accessory to this season’s party outft 77 Fright night Super-scary costumes by George 91 Ultimate glamour Gorgeous shoes and glitzy accessories 92 Add some sparkle Dazzle and shine in George partywear 4 | NOVEMBER 2015

97 Winning style Meet our George reader model

This month

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News Great ofers on toys and freworks, plus the latest DVD releases 15 Food bites Trends, news and a chat with Nigella 81 Get ready to party!

Health and beauty hints to get you glowing

85 Is winter making you SAD? Tips to help you beat the blues 86 Light up your life George lighting brings a warm glow to winter 89 George Home notebook Victorian Gothic glassware, mirrors and accessories 98 The big debate Should we put the clocks back?

ON THE COVER Day Of The Dead mufn skulls (p51) Photograph: Terry Benson Styling: Davina Perkins Food styling: Lauren Floodgate Asda editor Hannah Dove Group content editor Rachel Simhon Art director Alex Nicholas Art editors Natalie Williams, Jack Cunningham Senior designer Melina Spasic Senior sub editors Sue Sharrock, Gwennan Thomas Food content manager Gregor McMaster Digital content executive Shannon Wilson Asda content manager Nicola Davey Asda content planners Amy Cawthorne, Hana Rathyal Asda content co-ordinator Michaela Jones Account manager Nikki Little George fashion director Michael Temprano Publisher Kirsty Ware Sales Axel Tulip For sales enquiries, please contact axel@gigretail.co.uk

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Welcome to

November Eight reasons why I love Halloween

1 It’s an excuse to eat, drink and be scary.

2 It’s a chance to get all experimental with make-up – forget contouring, think skeletal…

3 I can drink brightly coloured cocktails with gruesome names.

4 I get to perform the Thriller routine from GCSE dance – all those rehearsals weren’t in vain.

5 There’s a lot of cake around.

6 This is one time when you can’t overdo it (Monster Mash + The Time Warp = Bring. It. On).

7 I can wear a cape.

Because it feels epic.

8 I get to embrace my inner artist and competitive nature… So who’s up for a pumpkin carve-of? Anyone?

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HAPPY DIWALI! Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights – 11-15 November – sees families and friends come together to exchange gifts, share traditional food and let of freworks. To celebrate, we have great deals on snacks, ingredients and drinks.

Look out for Ashoka Basmati Rice, was £6, now £4 (5kg; 8p/100g); Rubicon Watermelon Juice, was £1.48, now £1 (1L; 10p/100ml); and KTC Sunfower Oil, was £6, now £4 (5L; 8p/100ml).

We’ve also got a fabulous selection of Diwali cards, £2 each.

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THIS MONTH

NEWS

Diwali and Bargain toys, charity Bonfire Night, lots more in store, plus

Big nights i h iin

Grab a good spot on the sofa for the latest DVD releases!

Enjoy a velociraptor spectacular with Jurassic World*, £11. Get tickled yellow with the cute adventures of Stuart, Kevin and Bob in Minions**, £11.

Alternatively, for an epic intergalactic gaming experience, it’s got to be Star Wars: Battlefront† on PS4 and Xbox One. Watch out for more Star Wars: The Force Awakens goodies in store, too, as we look forward to the flm!

We’re thrilled to have won Wine Supermarket of the Year 2015 at the prestigious Decanter Retailer awards.

Raise a glass with us – and check out our range in store and online.

Get set for winter

To buy the best winter tyres for your car, visit ASDA. com/tyres

It’s always good to be prepared, so stock up on cold-weather essentials now.

Carplan De-icer, £1.37 (600ml; 23p/100ml), and Asda All Season Screenwash, £1.96 (2.5L; 8p/100ml) or 2 for £3, will save you time on frosty mornings. For tips on how to stay safe on icy roads, and for great prices on tyres, visit ASDA.com/tyres. Or, if you’re staying in, snuggle up with a George Home blanket, from £10, and a hot water bottle with knitted cover, from £5.

A PAIN IN THE DRAIN ‘Fatbergs’ are huge clumps of congealed cooking fat and other waste that form in drains – one in London was the size of a bus! They cause major blockages and fooding, so do your bit to prevent them.

Never pour waste fat down the sink or loo – let it cool, then bin it.

Throw out wet wipes, too – don’t fush anything but toilet roll.

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NEWS

It’s fun and games on toys at Asda this month. With savings up to half price in our Toy Sale*, it’s the perfect time to grab early bargains for Christmas. Over 100 items are on ofer, including these Asda exclusives: Snap up Scalextric bargain toys Total in store and Supercars, online at was £120, George. now £60; Lego 3 in 1 City Helping Young Enterprise Value Pack, was Asda colleagues are proud to be mentoring young entrepreneurs through our partnership £40, now £30; and with educational charity Young Enterprise.

Disney Frozen Large So help us support the next generation as we Singing Dolls, was welcome them in store all through November to £35 each, now £25. sell their products, experience the world of work

Planning a bonfre party? Our freworks** range has something for everyone, including some great ofers on our collections. ● Family, £7 or 2 for £10 – perfect for families with younger kids. ● Party, £15 or 2 for £20 – a great display for smaller gatherings. ● Supreme, £30 or 2 for £40 – draw the crowd with this big and impressive party pack. ● Platinum, from £65 or 2 for £100 – the sky’s the limit with this frework extravaganza. ● We also love the Pumpkin Fountain, £5 – a colour-changing display with a surprise at the end!

Buy your freworks in store, or online at ASDA.com/groceries

and raise awareness of mentoring opportunities.

Visit young-enterprise.org.uk to fnd out more.

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PICK UP A POPPY

Look out for volunteers from the British Legion and Poppyscotland in our stores from Sunday 1 to Wednesday 11 November. Every donation made raises funds to support our Armed Forces, so pin your poppy on with pride.

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Buy our new BBC Children In Need jute shopper and you’ll be supporting a great charity – plus saving 5p a time on carrier bags. £2, including a 74p donation

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CLAWS FOR THOUGHT

From the Domestic Goddess to world cuisine, discover what’s hot in the world of cooking Five minutes with… Nigella Lawson With nine best-selling cookbooks, an app and a new TV series, she’s one of the UK’s most famous foodies. Her latest book, Simply Nigella, £13, is out now, with recipes from workday suppers to stress-free ideas when catering for a crowd.

What inspired Simply Nigella?

It tells the story of what I’ve been eating in my new home.

Do you have an all-time favourite recipe?

There’ll always be a special place in my heart for My Mother’s ‘Praised’ Chicken recipe – a cross between poached and braised. It’s a whole chicken cooked with vegetables in a pot on the hob. I grew up on it.

Your kids were young when you wrote How To Eat. Have you any tips for getting children into

good eating habits?

Kids learn by example. If they see you love eating something, they won’t think you’re forcing it on them. I learned not to give them too much choice, while still ofering variety. But kids have their own tastes. It’s not worth battling with them as they’ll always win!

What was your go-to store cupboard recipe when they were young?

A good-quality jar of tomato sauce with a handful of rice makes a quick, flling soup. It kept the kids happy – and me!

New restaurant chains, such as Burger & Lobster, are making lobster more afordable. Did you know we sell great-value lobster, too? Wow family and friends with our Fishmonger’s Selection Frozen Whole Lobster, £7 (350g; £2/100g) – grill and enjoy with herb butter. You’ll fnd it in the Fish Counter speciality frozen section. Or, try Extra Special Frozen Lobster Tails, £12 (230g; £5.22/100g). Visit ASDA.com/recipes to snap up more inspiration.

NEW FLAVOURS

Let’s talk turkey For a lower-fat*, lower-calorie* alternative to bacon, tuck into Butcher’s Selection Turkey Rashers, £1.50** (200g; 75p/100g). Then try the rest of the range – Turkey Steaks, £1.75† (250g; 70p/100g), are ideal for a midweek meal, and Turkey Lardons, £1 (110g; 91p/ 100g), add savoury favour and a juicy bite to recipes.

A recent arrival in London’s up-and-coming dining destination King’s Cross is CôBa – a Vietnamese restaurant that serves sizzling charcoal-grilled meats, noodle salads and soups and cocktails. Owner Damon Bui says his menu is inspired by his mum’s home cooking, but has a modern spin. See facebook. com/cobarestaurant

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Rise & shine! Good& Balanced Pumpkin & Mango Granola, £1.98 (400g; 50p/100g)

The raptors return…

Jurassic World DVD*, £11

Create your own Olaf masterpiece.

Frozen magnetic scribbler, £5 Perfect for winter duvet days and snuggling on the sofa. Faux fur hot water bottle, £7

THIS MONTH’S

TOP PICKS From child’s play to fabulous fashion, here are our favourite buys for November

Add a touch of glamour. George long leaf drop earrings, £6

Step out in style. George leather boots*, 3-9, £45

Say cheese!

Personalised Mr & Mrs cheeseboard**, £35.99 This gorgeous storage solution is pretty and practical.

George Home basket, £10

Enjoy the thrills of motor racing indoors. Scalextric Total Supercars, was £120, now £60

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SPOTLIGHT ON

Autumn SPOTLIGHT ON

Cheer up a dark, chilly evening with our hearty array of the season’s best veg – from terrifc turnips to smashing pumpkins SQUASHES

Pumpkins and butternut squash

ALLIUMS

Garlic, onions, red onions and leeks

ROOT VEGETABLES

Sweet potatoes, swedes, parsnips and carrots

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These veggies may seem humble, but they’re afordable, plentiful, a fresh source of nutrients during winter – and also deliciously versatile. The group includes carrots and parsnips, which taste good boiled and even better roasted, when they take on a caramelised sweetness.

Swedes originated as a cross between turnips and cabbages, giving them their unique favour. Added to casseroles, curries or soups, they bulk out more expensive ingredients, such as meat, and absorb the favours of herbs, spices and other seasonings. Swedes and turnips can be cooked in your microwave – prick the skin with a fork (or they may burst!) then heat whole, at full power, for 10-12mins. Leave in the microwave to cool for 2mins then, wearing oven gloves, cut open, spoon out the fesh and serve with butter.

You can also boil, or steam, then mash them.

Sweet potatoes can be treated in a similar way to standard potatoes but they will overcook more easily.

Cut into wedges, toss in a little oil and oven-bake.

ALLIUMS

Bringing favour to dishes all around the world, alliums include onions, garlic, leeks, chives and spring onions.

While many

people love the strong, fresh taste of them raw, others prefer the more subtle, sweeter favours they take on when cooked.

When used in soups, stews, sauces and other dishes, most tend to be added to the pan at the start of cooking. Chives, however, should go in at the end, so they retain their delicate favour and green colour.

Garlic, with its strong favour and aroma, is surprisingly versatile – turn to p39 for our great recipes.

SQUASHES

Halloween just wouldn’t be the same without pumpkins carved into Jack-o’-Lanterns.

They are part of the squash family. Squashes are usually interchangeable in recipes, but the cooking times may vary – keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t under- or overcook. Their dense, creamy fesh works well with smoky favours in soups or as a pasta flling.

Pumpkins aren’t just for carving – roast them, then blend into a smooth soup. Or make them into a delicious dessert – see p34 for our American Classic Pumpkin Pie recipe.

As the name suggests, butternut squash has a melt-in-the-mouth texture when cooked, and a sweet, nutty favour. To prepare a squash, use a sharp knife to peel and halve. Scoop the seeds and fbres from the middle, then roast in the oven or steam.

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Thai green swede curry V

Perfect for Halloween, our green swede takes on the favours of the spices as the dish simmers SERVES 2 READY IN 30MINS

Peel green swede and cut into small chunks.

Peel and dice a carrot and put in a pan along with the swede. Pour over a 400ml can coconut milk. Half-fll the empty can with water, then pour into the pan. Crumble in vegetable stock cube

and 1-2tbsp Chosen by you Green Thai Curry Paste. Simmer, with the pan uncovered, for 20mins or until the swede is tender. Add some sliced red pepper and a few pak choi leaves. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice. Serve with rice.

Swede, with its sweet, earthy favour, works wonderfully in all kinds of winter dishes, such as stews and mashes. However, it’s easy to overcook, which makes it mushy and watery, so keep a close eye on it. Swedes can be boiled, steamed or roasted – serve with a knob of butter and a pinch of salt.

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ROOT VEGETABLES

SPOTLIGHT ON Red onion bhajis V

This Indian takeaway favourite is great to serve as a side dish, or as fnger food in a party bufet SERVES 8 READY IN 15MINS PRICE PER SERVING 38p 2 large red onions, sliced 2 eggs, beaten 125g plain flour 1tsp cumin 1tsp turmeric 2tbsp fresh coriander, chopped, plus a few leaves, to garnish 2tbsp vegetable oil 1 ripe mango, peeled and stoned 1tsp cider vinegar 2tbsp apple juice 1 Mix the onions and eggs in a bowl. Sift in the four and

spices, add the coriander and stir to combine.

2 Heat 1tbsp oil in a frying pan. Cook spoonfuls of the mixture for 1min on each side. Repeat steps 1-2, adding more oil as you go.

3 Blitz the mango in a food processor with the vinegar and apple juice. Top the bhajis with coriander leaves and serve with the mango.

Each 119g serving contains: ENERGY

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SATURATES SUGARS

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602kj Med Low Med Low 144kcal 4.4g 0.8g 7.5g 0.12g 7% 6% 4% 8% 2% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 506kJ/121kcal

Sweet red onions go well with the light heat from the spices in these bhajis. They’re also delicious with Cheddar in sandwiches!

Butternut squash bake V

New Asda Sweet Red Onions are milder, sweeter and crunchier than standard red onions, making them perfect for salads, dressings and garnishes

Fragrant cardamom works beautifully in this dish, complementing the delicate sweetness of the squash SERVES 2 READY IN 1HR 50 MINS

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

Halve a butternut squash lengthways and use a spoon to remove the seeds and pulp. Put in a roasting dish, cut side up, then make diagonal scores into the fesh. Rub in some crushed cardamom seeds, chilli flakes and crushed garlic, then drizzle over a little olive oil. Cover with foil and bake for 1hr 15 mins until tender. Scoop out

the squash and put in a ovenproof dish with a few handfuls of baby spinach, washed. In a separate bowl, mix a few tablespoons of ricotta with a beaten egg and a good handful of Cheddar. Pour the ricotta mixture over the squash.

Top with a little more Cheddar, some dried breadcrumbs and a sage leaf (optional). Bake for a further 15mins until it turns golden on top.

You can bake squash unpeeled as the skin is edible. Or, if you need to peel it for mashing or pureeing, this is easier to do after the squash has been cooked.

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There’s nothing like the rich tomatoey taste of Branston Baked Beans.

We know you’ll love it, if not then we’ll give you your money back.*

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OUTDOOR COOKING

Bonfre Night BBQ

A barbecue’s not just for summer. Spark it up even when it’s cold outside with our sizzling ideas to make your autumn party go with a bang

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Juniper venison kebabs

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The peppery, gin-like favour of juniper is ideal with the gamey venison

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10 juniper berries 1tsp chopped thyme leaves 1 clove garlic, crushed 2tbsp olive oil 1tbsp gin (optional) 3 x 240g packs Extra Special Venison Steaks, cubed

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SERVES 6 READY IN 15MINS, PLUS MARINATING PRICE PER SERVING £2.75

1 Soak 12 wooden skewers in water to prevent them burning on the barbecue.

2 Crush the juniper berries with a rolling pin. Put them in a large bowl with the thyme, garlic, oil and gin (if using). Mix together.

3 Add the venison to the mixture and stir to coat well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 2hrs.

4 When ready to cook, thread the venison onto the skewers. Cook on a hot barbecue for 3mins on each side or until cooked through. Or cook in a hot frying pan or griddle pan, for 3mins on each side.

Each 126g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

680kj Med 163kcal 5.5g 8% 8%

SATURATES SUGARS Low Low

SALT Low

1.5g 0.3g 0.13g 8% <1% 2%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 540kJ/129kcal

Short of time?

Try Butcher’s Selection Smoky BBQ Rack of Pork Ribs, £3.60 (600g; 60p/ 100g) or 2 for £6. Taken from our new range – inspired by the smokehouses of the American Deep South – these hand-trimmed ribs are ready-marinated, and cooked long and slow for fall-apart tenderness. Or go for limited-edition Extra Special Bubble & Squeak Sausages, £2.28 (454g; 50p/100g) or 2 for £4 – hearty pork bangers made with onions, greens and potatoes.

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OUTDOOR COOKING Fennel steaks V Pulled mushroom dogs Thickly sliced fennel takes on the taste of the glaze. Serve with the venison, or separately as a vegetarian option SERVES 6 READY IN 15MINS PRICE PER SERVING 75p 2tbsp olive oil 1tbsp balsamic vinegar 1tbsp honey 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 fennel bulbs, thickly sliced vertically 2tbsp chopped parsley

Oyster mushrooms soak up favours beautifully – omit the Worcestershire sauce for a veggie version SERVES 6 READY IN 20MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.25 2tsp olive oil 24 large oyster mushrooms, torn into strips 1tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2tbsp Chosen by you Tomato Ketchup 1tsp balsamic vinegar 1tsp caster sugar 2tsp chipotle paste (optional)

1tsp paprika 1tsp ground cumin tsp Marmite 6 hot dog buns 150g Chosen by you feta, crumbled 2tbsp torn coriander 2 shallots, chopped 1 Heat the oil in a pan and brown the mushrooms over a high heat until softened.

2 Mix the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, chipotle paste (if using), paprika and cumin.

Add to the pan. Simmer for 5mins, stirring, to reduce.

3 Mix the Marmite with 1tbsp hot water, brush on the tops of the buns, then toast on the top rack of the barbecue.

4 Slice the buns and fill with the mushrooms, feta, coriander and shallots.

Each 134g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

1,127kj Med 269kcal 7.9g 13% 11%

SATURATES SUGARS Med Low

4g 20%

SALT Med

5.2g 1.61g 6% 27%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 841kJ/201kcal

1 Make a glaze by mixing the oil, vinegar, honey and garlic in a bowl. Add the fennel and stir to coat.

2 Barbecue on a medium heat, or griddle for 4mins on each side. Season and sprinkle with the parsley.

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Each 85g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

249kj Med Low Low Low 60kcal 3.8g 0.5g 4.3g 0.01g 3% 5% 3% 5% <1% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 293kJ/70kcal

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The fruity glaze also works well with chicken joints and ribs SERVES 6 READY IN 1HR 40MINS, PLUS MARINATING PRICE PER SERVING ÂŁ2.15 3 cloves garlic, crushed 3cm fresh ginger, grated 3tbsp tomato ketchup 120g sachet Chosen by you Hoisin Stir-Fry Sauce 1tbsp light soy sauce 2tbsp brown sugar 2tbsp wine vinegar 2tbsp sunflower oil 1tsp five spice powder 1 tsp Asda Red Natural Food Colouring 6 duck legs 1 Mix all the ingredients, except the duck, in a bowl.

Add the duck, mix well and cover. Marinate in the fridge for at least 2hrs or overnight.

2 Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. Put the duck in a roasting tin, cover with foil and cook in the oven for 1hr. Remove foil.

3 Finish on a medium-hot barbecue for 5mins on each side, or return to the oven, uncovered, for 20mins.

Each 224g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT SATURATES SUGARS 2,530kj High High Low

SALT Med

Sticky sausage & baby potato skewers Marmalade and paprika add spicy sweetness to these hearty kebabs SERVES 6 READY IN 35MINS PRICE PER SERVING 55p

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750g baby pearl potatoes 1 tbsp mustard tsp smoked paprika 2tbsp marmalade 410g pack cooked cocktail sausages 1 Soak 6 wooden skewers in water to prevent them burning on the barbecue.

2 Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a large pan of water for 10mins until just tender. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

3 In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, smoked paprika and marmalade to make a glaze.

4 Thread the sausages and potatoes onto the skewers.

Brush with the marmalade glaze, then cook on the barbecue for 4-5mins on each side or until the sausages are piping hot all the way through.

Each 202g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT SATURATES SUGARS Med High Low

SALT Med

605kcal 35.8g 8.7g 10.2g 1.57g 30% 51% 44% 11% 26%

1,361kj 325kcal 17.6g 6.3g 6.9g 1.01g 16% 25% 32% 8% 17%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,130kJ/270kcal

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 674kJ/161kcal

Aubergine & bulgur wheat rolls V Because barbecues are for vegetarians, too SERVES 6 READY IN 20MINS PRICE PER SERVING 75p 100g bulgur wheat 3tbsp olive oil 3 aubergines, trimmed and sliced lengthways 1 small parsnip, peeled and grated 1 small cooked beetroot, drained and finely diced 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 small apple, cored and grated 2tbsp pomegranate seeds 1tbsp pecans, chopped 2tbsp lemon juice Chopped parsley, to serve

1 Prepare the bulgur wheat as instructed on the pack.

2 Brush 2tbsp of the oil on the aubergine slices. Cook on a barbecue or griddle for 3mins each side. Set aside.

3 Mix the bulgur wheat, remaining oil and the other ingredients in a bowl.

Spoon onto the aubergine slices, roll up and scatter with the parsley. Serve.

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Each 263g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

825kj Med Low Low Low 197kcal 8.4g 1.3g 8.2g 0.03g 10% 12% 7% 9% 1% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 314kJ/75kcal

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BBQ parkin V This sticky, spicy cake is traditionally eaten on Bonfre Night – and can even be cooked on the barbecue!

200g butter 100g dark brown sugar 50g treacle 200g golden syrup 200g self-raising flour 1tsp baking powder 100g oatmeal 1tbsp ground ginger 2tsp nutmeg 1tsp mixed spice 2 eggs, beaten 2tbsp milk 1 Lightly grease three 10cm x 20cm foil trays and line with baking paper.

2 Melt the butter, sugar, treacle and syrup over a low heat until just combined.

3 Sift the four and baking powder into a bowl, then stir in the oatmeal, ginger, nutmeg and mixed spice.

4 Gradually beat in the eggs and milk. Pour over the melted mixture and mix until just combined. Transfer into the lined trays.

5 Put the trays on top of empty upturned foil trays on the barbecue, to difuse the heat. Cook over a medium heat, with the barbecue lid closed, for 25-30mins. Or bake in an oven preheated to 180C/ 160C Fan/Gas 4 for 30mins or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.

Each 63g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

1,031kj High 246kcal 12g 12% 17%

SATURATES SUGARS High High

SALT Med

6.9g 17.6g 0.57g 35% 20% 10%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,636kJ/391kcal

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SERVES 16 READY IN 50MINS PRICE PER SERVING 20p

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● Warm up chilly hands with mugs of hearty soup or hot chocolate. ● Be barbecue safe – tuck the ends of woolly scarves inside coats and check the ground is not slippery.

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Impress family and friends with Butcher’s Selection Simply Slow Cook, our clever and convenient new one-bag wonders – it’s mealtimes made easy For a great family meal that won’t tie you to the kitchen, our new Butcher’s Selection Simply Slow Cook range does all the work for you. Each of the four delicious dishes includes a succulent, pre-seasoned cut of chicken or pork with ready-prepared vegetables, plus a bag of sauce – all ready to go straight into your slow cooker. And if you don’t have a slow cooker, they’re great in the oven, too!

Butcher’s Selection Simply Slow Cook Bone-In Smoky Chorizo Chicken Joint, £7 (1.46kg; 48p/100g)

JUST THREE EASY STEPS…

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Simply open the pack and pop the readyprepared ingredients in your slow cooker

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Add the pack of tangy tomato sauce and water, then stir to mix

3

Slow cook for 4-8hrs* and enjoy your free time while dinner takes care of itself!

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USA SPECIAL

American pie

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Take inspiration from this month’s Thanksgiving celebrations and treat the family to a traditional home-baked US-style dessert

Stars ’n’ Stripes cherry & blueberry pie V Be a star baker with this classic fruit combination SERVES 12 READY IN 2HRS 30MINS PRICE PER SERVING 50p 280g plain flour 140g caster sugar 185g unsalted butter, cubed, plus 25g to glaze 3tbsp milk, plus extra to glaze 350g pack frozen blueberries, thawed 3tbsp lemon juice 3tbsp cornflour

600g frozen red cherries, thawed 1 Use a processor to blitz the four, a pinch of salt, 15g sugar and 185g butter into fne crumbs. Add the milk to make a dough that is soft but not sticky. Wrap in clingflm. Chill for 30mins.

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

Put the blueberries, 1tbsp lemon juice, 1tbsp cornfour and 50g caster sugar in a bowl. Stir well.

3 Put the cherries and the remaining lemon juice, cornfour and sugar in a separate bowl. Stir well.

4 Roll out two-thirds of the pastry on a foured surface and use to line the base of a greased 24cm pie dish.

Spoon the cherry mixture over three-quarters of the

base and the blueberries over the remaining quarter.

Dot over the 25g butter.

Roll out the remaining pastry. Cut into stars and stripes and use to decorate the pie. Brush with milk.

5 Bake for 1hr, covering with foil after 30mins, until the pastry is golden. Cool for 20mins. Serve with cream or vanilla ice cream.

Each 143g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS Med

1,328 Med High 14.3g 9.3g 317 16 20 47

SALT Low

20g 0.14g 22 2

of your reference intake.

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

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Deep dish apple crumble pie V Crumble adds a British twist to a traditional American recipe to create the ultimate comfort dessert SERVES 12 READY IN 2HRS 20MINS PRICE PER SERVING 60p

150g plain flour 1tbsp icing sugar tsp ground cinnamon, plus tsp for the filling 75g cold unsalted butter, cubed 1 egg yolk, beaten 2tbsp milk 600g Bramley cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced 3 red eating apples,

peeled, cored and sliced 2tbsp cornflour 50g soft light brown sugar 3tbsp lemon juice 50g walnut pieces 225g bag Chosen by you Crumble Topping 1 Put the four, a pinch of salt, the icing sugar, tsp cinnamon and butter in

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a processor. Blitz until fne crumbs form. Add the egg yolk and enough milk to make a dough that is soft but not sticky. Wrap in clingflm. Chill for 30mins.

2 Preheat the oven to 160C/140C Fan/Gas 3. Put the apples in a pan with the cornfour, brown sugar, lemon juice and the tsp cinnamon. Stir well to coat, then stir in 200ml water.

Cook for 5mins, stirring occasionally, until soft but not mushy. Allow to cool.

3 Roll out the pastry on a foured surface. Use to

line the base of a greased, deep 24cm pie dish. Spoon the apple over the top.

4 Stir the walnut pieces into the crumble topping and scatter thickly over the top of the apple flling.

5 Bake for 45mins. Check halfway through, and cover with foil if the crumble is starting to brown too much.

Serve warm with custard, creme fraiche or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Each 127g serving contains: ENERGY

1,127 269 13

FAT Med

SATURATES SUGARS Med Med

SALT Low

12.1g 5.2g 17.8g 0.13g 17 26 20 2

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 887kJ/212kcal

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‘This was a really easy recipe, even for someone like me who doesn’t bake often. My family simply loved it!’

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Pecan & maple pie V This pud is all about contrasting textures – crumbly base, gooey flling and crunchy nut topping SERVES 12 READY IN 1HR 40MINS PRICE PER SERVING 58p 140g plain flour 135g cold unsalted butter, cubed 150ml good-quality maple syrup 175g muscovado sugar tsp vanilla extract

3 eggs, beaten 200g pecan nuts 1 Blitz the four, a pinch of salt and 85g butter in a processor until fne crumbs form. Add 2-3tbsp cold water to make a dough

that’s soft but not sticky.

2 Roll out the pastry on a foured surface and use to line a greased 20cm futed fan dish. Chill for 30mins.

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

Heat the syrup, plus the sugar, vanilla extract and remaining butter gently in a small pan until melted.

Allow to cool for 10mins before stirring in the eggs and pecans.

4 Pour the mixture into the pastry case, arranging the pecans the correct side up.

Bake for 40mins until just set, covering with foil if the pecans start to brown too much. Leave to cool in the fan dish for 15mins before serving with creme fraiche or whipped cream.

Each 71g serving contains: ENERGY

1,301 311 16

FAT High

SATURATES SUGARS High Med

22.7g 7.1g 32 36

SALT L

7.8g 0.21g 9 4

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,833kJ/438kcal

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USA SPECIAL Classic pumpkin pie V Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite Thanksgiving dessert is sweet, lightly spiced and perfect for a winter feast SERVES 12 READY IN 2HRS 45MINS PRICE PER SERVING 35p 200g plain flour 140g unsalted butter 2tbsp icing sugar 1 egg yolk, beaten tsp vanilla extract 500g pumpkin or butternut squash (peeled weight), diced 3 eggs 125g soft light brown sugar

1tsp ground cinnamon 1tsp ground mixed spice 200ml double cream, plus extra, whipped, to serve Ground nutmeg, to serve 1 Blitz the four, butter and icing sugar in a processor until fne crumbs form. Add the egg yolk, vanilla and 1tbsp water and mix to

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make a dough that is soft but not sticky. Wrap in clingflm. Chill for 30mins.

2 Preheat the oven to 180C/ 160C Fan/Gas 4. Put the pumpkin or squash in an ovenproof dish and roast for 30mins or until soft.

Set aside to cool.

3 Meanwhile, roll out the pastry on a foured surface.

Use to line a greased, loose-bottomed 24cm tart tin. Chill for 15mins. Line with baking paper and baking beans and bake blind for 20mins. Remove

the beans and paper, then bake for 5mins more.

4 Puree the pumpkin or squash until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into the pastry case. Bake for 45-50mins until just set.

5 Remove the pie from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 10mins. Serve with the whipped cream and a sprinkling of nutmeg.

Each 116g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

1,306 High High Med Low 312 20.9g 12.8g 13.9g 0.12g 16 30 64 15 2 of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,125kJ/269kcal

Sweet-talking puds From indulgent hot puddings to creamy cheesecakes, there’s something for everyone in our Baker’s Selection dessert range have homemade favour but without the fuss – just heat in the microwave or oven and serve. Enjoy sophisticated Chocolate Orange Pudding, classic

Bread & Butter Pudding and kids’ favourites Cookies & Cream Sponge Pudding and Butterscotch & Banana Pudding. Find them in the In-Store Bakery chiller.

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Baker’s Selection Butterscotch & Banana Pudding, £2.50 (400g; 63p/100g)

Baker’s Selection Bread & Butter Pudding, £2.50 (500g; 50p/100g)

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Turn mealtimes into special occasions with our tempting new Baker’s Selection hot puddings. Based on traditional recipes, our winter-warming desserts

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Finish on a fresher note with our Baker’s Selection cheesecakes. With their crumbly biscuit base and smooth, creamy flling, they taste just as good as homemade. Choose from

four irresistible favours – zesty Key Lime, fragrant Vanilla, rich Chocolate and luscious Strawberry topped with swirls of fruit sauce. Find them in the In-Store Bakery chiller.

We’ve got the sweet course covered, with new ideas, improved recipes and hot and chilled choices

Strawberry Cheesecake

Even better!

Our Baker’s Selection cheesecakes are now bigger and made with our improved recipe Ð so they’re even more luxurious and delicious

Baker’s Selection Strawberry Cheesecake, £2.75 (550g; 50p/100g)

Baker’s Selection Key Lime Cheesecake, £2.75 (550g; 50p/100g)

Baker’s Selection Chocolate Cheesecake, £2.75 (550g; 50p/100g)

Baker’s Selection Vanilla Cheesecake, £2.75 (550g; 50p/100g)

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FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH

Garlic

Make the most of the wonderful taste and aroma of this versatile bulb with our favour-packed recipes that even a vampire will enjoy

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Garlic know-how

Raw garlic has a strong, pungent taste. Adding slices to dishes gives bursts of favour and crunch when you bite into them.

Frying garlic makes the taste slightly milder, though still with plenty of bite.

Crush or fnely chop cloves if you want the favour to run through a dish without overpowering it.

Roasting whole cloves gives them a creamy texture and a sweet, mellow nuttiness.

Ready-prepared garlic, such as Chosen by you Easy Garlic in a jar, is a handy shortcut â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or try frozen crushed garlic.

Garlic-infused oil is another great store-cupboard standby, good for topping up the favour in pasta and noodle dishes.

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Artichoke & garlic soup V Roasted garlic gives a nutty sweetness to soups SERVES 4 READY IN 1HR 15MINS PRICE PER SERVING 90p 1-2 whole bulbs garlic, depending on your taste 6tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 150g Chosen by you Antipasti Chargrilled Artichokes or Cypressa Antipasti dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Italia Marinated Artichoke Hearts, chopped 600ml vegetable stock, made with 1 stock cube 2tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus extra to serve Cayenne pepper, to serve 40

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1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Halve the garlic bulbs horizontally.

Drizzle 2tsp of the oil onto the cut sides. Roast, cut sides up, on a baking tray for 40mins.

2 Cook the onion in the remaining oil in a pan for 5mins. Add the artichokes and cook for 5mins.

3 Squeeze the cloves from the roasted bulbs into the pan. Add the stock and thyme. Simmer for 10mins.

4 Blitz with a hand-held blender until smooth. Top with thyme and cayenne.

Each 146g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

751kj Med Med Low Med 180kcal 16.1g 2.8g 2.2g 1.02g 9% 23% 14% 2% 17% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 515kJ/123kcal

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Garlic naans V The garlic oil adds instant favour without burning under the grill SERVES 6 READY IN 20MINS PRICE PER SERVING 30p 100ml milk 2tbsp vegetable oil 225g plain flour, plus extra for kneading tsp baking powder 2tsp sugar 2tbsp garlic-infused oil 1 Mix the milk and vegetable oil together and set aside.

2 Sift the four and baking powder into a separate bowl. Add the sugar and a pinch of salt, then

gradually mix in the milk and oil mixture.

3 Knead the dough on a lightly foured work surface for 8mins until smooth, adding extra four if the dough is sticky.

4 Heat the grill to medium and preheat a baking tray.

5 Divide the dough into 6 balls. Roll each one out into a teardrop shape the thickness of a ÂŁ1 coin.

6 Brush the naan breads with the garlic oil. Grill on the tray for 1-2mins on each side until browned. Serve with the artichoke soup.

Each 66g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

862kj Med Low Low Med 206kcal 5g 0.9g 2.8g 0.53g 10% 7% 5% 3% 9% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,305kJ/312kcal

FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH Garlic-studded Camembert Wonderful favours of garlic and herbs melt through this cheese SERVES 8 READY IN 25MINS PRICE PER SERVING 25p Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Remove the plastic wrapper from an Extra Special Camembert De Pays and return the cheese to its box. Slice 1 large clove garlic. With a sharp knife, make slits in the top of the cheese and insert the garlic slices and 10 sprigs fresh thyme. Drizzle with 1tsp olive oil and put the box lid back on. Put on a baking tray and bake for 10-12mins until the cheese is melted. Serve with garlic breadsticks (below).

Each 32g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS Low

394kj High High 94kcal 7.4g 4.5g 5% 11% 23%

SALT Med

0g 0.48g 0% 8%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,230kJ/294kcal

Garlic breadsticks V Perfect for dipping MAKES 24 READY IN 20MINS PRICE PER SERVING 10p Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Put a Chosen by you Easy Share Pizza Base in a bowl. Add a 2cm piece frozen garlic, thawed (or 2 cloves garlic, crushed), and 1tsp dried rosemary. Knead together.

Divide into 24 and roll each into a breadstick. Put on a lined baking tray and bake for 8mins.

Each 17g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

179kj Med Med Low Med 43kcal 0.9g 0.3g 0.4g 0.24g 2% 1% 2% <1% 4% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,050kJ/251kcal

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FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH

3-garlic pasta

SERVES 4 READY IN 50MINS PRICE PER SERVING 90p 2 whole bulbs garlic 2tbsp olive oil 300g long pasta 20 cherry tomatoes 200ml white wine 2tbsp parsley, chopped 1tsp crushed dried chillies 25g Parmesan, grated Zest of 1 lemon

Garlic & thyme nut brittle V Not just for savoury recipes, garlic adds subtle favour to this sweet treat, too – so give it a try SERVES 20 READY IN 30MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 20p 60g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 185g golden caster sugar 200g golden syrup 1 clove garlic, finely sliced 42

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1tbsp chopped thyme leaves 200g mixed nuts (we used peanuts, pistachios and almonds) 1 Lightly grease a baking tray. Put the butter, sugar and 1tbsp water in a pan over a gentle heat. Stir until the butter melts. Add the syrup and keep stirring until the sugar melts.

2 Bring the mixture back to a gentle boil, and cook for roughly 5mins, stirring continuously, until lightly

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golden. Test by dropping a tiny piece into a bowl of icy water – if it hardens instantly, it’s ready.

3 Stir in the garlic and thyme. Add the nuts and stir until coated.

4 Carefully pour the hot mixture onto the baking tray and leave to harden for at least 30mins.

5 When cold, smash into pieces with a rolling pin.

Each 33g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

624kj High High High Low 149kcal 7.3g 2.3g 17.2g 0.07g 7% 10% 12% 19% 1% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,891kJ/452kcal

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Halve one garlic bulb horizontally.

Drizzle 2tsp of the oil onto the cut sides. Roast on a baking tray, cut sides down, for 40mins. Squeeze out the cloves and set aside.

2 Cook the pasta and drain.

3 Meanwhile, peel 8 garlic cloves. Crush 4 of them and thinly slice the other 4.

4 Heat the remaining oil in a pan. Cook the crushed garlic until slightly golden.

Add the tomatoes and wine and simmer for 3mins.

Add the pasta, parsley, roasted garlic and chillies.

5 Serve topped with the raw garlic, cheese and zest.

Each 237g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

1,706kj Med Low Low Low 408kcal 8.8g 2.1g 2.4g 0.02g 20% 13% 11% 3% <1% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 720kJ/172kcal

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Roasted, fried and raw garlic adds sweetness, sharpness and bite

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Viva l’Italia!

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Inspired by their travels around Italy, our chefs have used authentic ingredients to bring the fresh favours of the Mediterranean to your table. Try our new range of Italian ready-meals today For a taste of Italy that the whole family will love, try our new Italian readymeals. Our chefs travelled all around Italy, seeking the inspiration to create authentic dishes, using the fnest ingredients – from fresh egg pasta and juicy tomatoes to specialist cheeses and regional wines.

Brighten a cold autumn day with the sunny favours of pasta and Mediterranean veg in our signature spiced sauce (pictured), or enjoy lasagne with tender chicken breast, fragrant basil pesto and peppery rocket.

For a taste of indulgence, try our classic spinach and ricotta tortellini in a creamy sauce with cheese, or for something diferent, trottole pasta with chicken and aromatic garlic. Find the new range in the Chilled Aisle now.

Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini, £2.38 (400g; 60p/100g) or 3 for £6

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Strozzapreti Pasta, £2.38 (400g; 60p/100g) or 3 for £6

For an authentic taste of the Mediterranean and extra favour, we’ve roasted our sweet peppers, aubergines and courgettes

Chicken Pesto Lasagne, £2.38 (400g; 60p/100g) or 3 for £6

Fresh egg strozzapreti pasta – a classic recipe enjoyed throughout many regions of Italy Signature spiced tomato sauce created by our chefs

Chicken & Mushroom Trottole, £2.38 (400g; 60p/100g) or 3 for £6

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From Jamaican spice to Mediterranean favours with a hearty twist, these budget-friendly dinners will warm up a chilly evening

For an even quicker and easier cheat’s version, try Chosen by you Japanese Katsu Curry

£1.60 per serving

SIMPLE SUPPER

Chicken katsu curry Our oven-baked take on the Japanese classic – crispy breaded chicken with a tangy curry sauce SERVES 4 READY IN 40MINS 500g Butcher’s Selection Chicken Breast Fillet Portions 1 egg, beaten 75g Chosen by you Breadcrumbs 300g long-grain rice 1tbsp olive oil 1 leek, trimmed and sliced 155g pack mangetout,

halved lengthways 2tbsp tomato ketchup 2tbsp brown sauce 1tbsp light soy sauce 2tbsp Chosen by you Chip Shop Curry Sauce Mix 1 Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.

Line a baking tray

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with baking paper.

2 Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then roll in the breadcrumbs to coat. Bake on the tray for 30-35mins, until cooked through.

3 Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the pack instructions. Drain and fuf up with a fork.

4 Heat the oil in a pan and fry the leek for 3mins. Add the mangetout and cook for a further 1min. Add to the rice and stir through.

5 Put the tomato ketchup, brown sauce and soy sauce in a pan. Add 50ml water and bring to a simmer. Stir in the curry sauce mix and simmer for 1min.

6 Slice the chicken, divide between 4 plates and drizzle over the sauce.

Serve with the rice.

Each 468g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS Low

2,389kj Low Low 571kcal 7.5g 1.4g 29% 11% 7%

SALT Low

7.5g 1.40g 8% 23%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 510kJ/122kcal

WEEKDAY WINNERS Sloppy joe pasta bake

All the meat used in these recipes is included in our 3 for £10 ofer* – so stock up for even more savings!

Spicy minced beef as a pizza topping and bun flling is known as sloppy joe, and makes a great pasta sauce, too. Cheesy breadcrumbs add crunch SERVES 6 READY IN 45MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.40 1tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 750g Butcher’s Selection Reduced Fat Beef Mince 1tsp dried mixed herbs 2tsp cumin 1tsp medium chilli powder 2tbsp tomato ketchup 390g carton Chosen by you Italian Chopped Tomatoes With Garlic 600ml beef stock, made with 1 beef stock cube 500g spaghetti (or any kind of pasta – use up any leftovers you have) 75g Chosen by you 30% Less Fat Mild Light British Cheese, grated 25g breadcrumbs

QUICK TO PREPARE

Pan-fried jerk pork Jamaican-style seasoning adds a spicy kick. For a less fery favour, try a mild fajita seasoning

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion for 3mins. Add the mince and brown. Stir in the herbs, spices, ketchup, chopped tomatoes and stock. Simmer for 20mins.

2 Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the pack instructions. Drain.

3 Mix the pasta with the sauce. Put in a baking dish, top with the cheese and breadcrumbs, then bake in the oven for 15-20mins.

Each 514g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

2,387kj Low Low Low Low 571kcal 12.3g 5.1g 7.7g 1.54g 29% 18% 26% 9% 26% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 464kJ/111kcal

MAKE-AHEAD MEAL

SERVES 6 READY IN 55MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.20 660g pack Butcher’s Selection 6 Pork Loin Steaks 4tbsp oil 2tbsp Chosen by you Jerk Seasoning 3 large sweet potatoes, cut into wedges 1tsp dried thyme 2 cloves garlic, crushed 350g bag Asda Unwashed Spinach, washed 1 Put the steaks in a dish.

Mix 2tbsp of the oil and the jerk seasoning in a bowl, then rub into the steaks.

Cover and keep in the fridge for at least 15mins, until ready to cook.

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

sweet potato wedges in a bowl and toss well with the thyme and 1tbsp of the oil.

Bake on a baking tray for 40-45mins, until golden.

3 Put the last 1tbsp oil in a frying pan and cook the garlic over a low heat for 2mins. Add the spinach in batches and fry until wilted.

Set aside and keep warm.

4 Remove the steaks from the marinade and cook in the frying pan, over a medium heat, for 4mins on each side, until cooked through. Serve with the spinach and wedges.

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Each 331g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

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1,593kj Med Low Low Low 381kcal 12.9g 2.6g 10.6g 0.99g 19% 18% 13% 12% 17% of your reference intake.

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

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Cous cous with roast winter vegetables V

Leftover cous cous is perfect for lunch the next day as the favours develop even more. Eat cold as a salad, or reheat – make sure it’s piping hot

You don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy this Mediterranean-inspired meal – it’s cheering, easy to cook and bursting with colour and favours SERVES 1 READY IN 35MINS 1 cooked beetroot 1 small parsnip, peeled 1 small carrot, peeled 1 small red onion, sliced 1tbsp olive oil 1tsp dried mixed herbs 50g cous cous 100ml vegetable stock, made with stock cube 1tbsp chopped pistachios 1 apple, cored and chopped

A few thyme sprigs, to garnish 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Cut the root veg into chunks. Put on a baking tray, with the onion.

Drizzle with the oil, sprinkle over the herbs and toss to coat. Roast for 20-25mins.

2 Put the cous cous in a pan with the stock. Stir and

bring to the boil. Cover, remove from the heat and leave to stand for 5mins.

3 Stir the roast veg into the cous cous and top with the pistachios and apple.

Garnish with the thyme sprigs and serve.

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Each 566g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS High

2,013kj Low Low 481kcal 10.2g 1.7g 24% 15% 9%

SALT Low

30g 1.13g 33% 19%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 356kJ/85kcal

£1.45 per serving

READER’S VERDICT ‘This was easy to prepare as there was hardly any cooking involved. I wouldn’t usually use raw apple in a dish, but all the favours were lovely together. I’ll make it again.’

Siobhan Cahill

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Sweet potato & avocado quesadilla V

Salt beef & mustard mayo bagel

Mash cooked sweet potato with some crumbled Lancashire cheese and spread on a tortilla. Add mashed avocado and a few coriander leaves. Top with another tortilla. Heat a little oil in a frying pan and cook on each side for 3mins, or until the tortilla is golden on the outside and the cheese has melted.

Halve and toast a bagel.

Spread with mustard mayo.

Top one half with Extra Special Salt Beef, a few sliced gherkins and slices of Gruyere cheese.

Grill for 1-2mins or until the cheese bubbles. Top with the other bagel half and garnish with gherkins.

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Prosciutto & blue cheese ciabatta Halve a ciabatta lengthways and spread with pesto. Layer the bottom half with some prosciutto and rocket topped with a little blue cheese. Toast under a medium grill for 1min 30secs, then add the ciabatta top and grill for another 30secs.

LOVE YOUR LEFTOVERS Toasties are perfect for using up bread thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a few days old. Plus, they let you make a meal from odds and ends of cooked meats and cheeses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just shred or grate, then mix together with a little mayo or Worcestershire sauce to create your toastie flling.

Halloumi & roasted pepper fatbread V Dry-fry halloumi slices until they turn pale golden. In a bowl, mix a salad of cooked bulgur wheat, roasted red peppers, slices of courgette, tomatoes, onion, chopped parsley and olive oil. Top a fatbread with the salad mixture and halloumi.

Toast under a medium grill for 2mins, then roll up in the fatbread and serve.

French onion sandwich V Slice a peeled onion and cook in a knob of butter for 5mins until soft. Add a spoonful of brown sugar.

Continue to cook over a low heat, for up to 20mins, until caramelised. Top 2 slices of thick white bread with slices of Chosen by you Brie. Toast under a medium grill for 1-2mins.

Add the onion and top with the other slice of bread.

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Day Of The Dead mufn skulls Add a burst of creepy colour to your party

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SERVES 6 READY IN 1HR PRICE PER SERVING £1.20 6 chocolate muffins 6tbsp Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Icing Icing sugar, for dusting 6 x 75g pieces ready-toroll fondant icing in your choice of assorted colours Dr. Oetker writing gels in assorted colours 1 Trim the top of of each mufn to make it fat.

2 Spread a little fudge icing over the tops of 3 mufns.

Sandwich each one with an un-iced mufn, top to top, then halve, top to bottom.

(Laid fat, each one should be a long hexagon shape.)

3 On a surface dusted with icing sugar, roll out one piece of coloured fondant.

4 Spread fudge icing thinly all over one mufn pair and lay it fat side down on the fondant. Trim around the mufn. Moisten the edge of the fondant with water.

5 Roll a pair of 1.5cm fondant ‘sausages’. Shape these into cheekbones on the mufn.

6 Knead and re-roll the fondant. Lay over the mufn and mould into a skull. Trim around the base.

7 Use the end of a wooden spoon to form eye sockets and a piping-nozzle tip to make the nose-hole.

8 Decorate with the writing gels and fondants in other colours. Repeat to make 6.

Each 152g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

2,372kj Med Med High Med 567kcal 18.2g 3.8g 80.6g 0.76g 28% 26% 19% 90% 13% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,561kJ/373kcal

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PARTY CAKES Pumpkin patch cake

Blackboard tombstone cake

A frightfully impressive showstopper with rich sponge, chocolate ganache and iced profteroles

Chalkboard cakes are a big trend right now and the black icing and decorations scream Halloween

SERVES 20 READY IN 3HRS 30MINS PRICE PER SERVING 65p

SERVES 26 READY IN 3HRS PRICE PER SERVING 80p

110g butter, softened 115g Flora spread 300g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 eggs 260g plain flour 75g cocoa powder 2 level tsp baking powder 4tbsp milk 75g plain chocolate, melted To decorate 250ml double cream 250g plain chocolate 75g butter, softened 175g icing sugar Food colouring in green, yellow, red and black 75g pack Mikado Milk Chocolate Biscuits 250g Bake & Create Ready to Roll Icing in White 8 plain profiteroles 100g Chosen by you Great to Bake White Icing 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/ 160C Fan/Gas 4. Grease and line a deep, 20cm cake tin.

2 Put the butter, Flora, sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Beat until pale and fufy.

3 Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Sift the four, cocoa and baking powder over the egg mixture. Add the milk and melted chocolate. Fold together until smooth.

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4 Transfer to the tin and bake for 45mins. Cover with foil. Bake for 25mins more or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave for 10mins, turn out and cool on a rack.

Trim the top to make it fat.

5 For the ganache, bring the cream to a boil in a pan, then take of the heat right away.

Chop the plain chocolate, add to the pan, leave for 5mins, then stir. Chill until itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thick enough to spread.

6 Slice the cake in two and sandwich with a third of the ganache. Put on a plate and smooth the rest of the ganache around the sides.

7 Put the butter, icing sugar and a little green colouring in a bowl. Beat until fufy.

Swirl on top of the cake.

8 Make a Mikado biscuits fence on top of the cake.

9 For the pumpkins, cut 125g ready-to-roll icing into pieces. Microwave at 800W with 2tsp water in a glass bowl. Stir in colouring to turn it orange â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 drops yellow then 2 drops red for liquid, or 1tsp yellow then tsp red for gel. Use a fork to dip each profterole in the icing, working quickly.

Repeat with the remaining profteroles and 125g icing.

10 Make a skeleton from 50g Great to Bake White Icing and stick on the cake.

Colour half of the rest black to make the crow, and half green for the pumpkin vine.

Each 128g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

2,239kj High High High Med 535kcal 28.2g 15.4g 49.9g 0.64g 27% 40% 77% 55% 11% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,749kJ/418kcal

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215g butter, softened 215g Flora spread 565g caster sugar 3tsp vanilla extract 9 eggs 500g plain flour 140g cocoa 4 tsp baking powder 120ml milk 150g plain chocolate, melted To decorate 500ml double cream 500g plain chocolate 4 x 250g packs Bake & Create Ready to Roll Icing in Black Icing sugar, for dusting 250g pack Chosen by you Great to Bake White Icing Green and black food colouring 20 Chosen by you Mini Mallows 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/ 160C Fan/Gas 4. Grease 20cm and 15cm square cake tins. Line with baking paper.

2 Put the butter, Flora, sugar and vanilla in a bowl.

Beat until pale and fufy.

3 Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Sift the four, cocoa and baking powder over the egg mixture. Add the milk and melted chocolate. Fold together until smooth.

4 Transfer to the tins. Bake

the big cake for 1hr 20mins, and the small cake for 1hr, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cover the cakes with foil halfway through baking.

5 Cool for 10mins, turn out, cool on a rack, then trim the tops to make them fat.

6 Bring the cream to a boil in a pan then immediately take of the heat. Break the chocolate into pieces and add to the pan. Leave for 5mins and stir. Chill until thick enough to spread.

7 Slice the cakes in two and sandwich with ganache.

Put the large one on a plate and spread more ganache over the top and sides.

8 Knead the black icing, and roll out thinly on a surface dusted with icing sugar. Lay on the large cake and smooth down the sides.

Trim around the base. Place the small cake on top and spread the top and sides with ganache. Re-roll the black icing and cover the small cake. Trim the base.

9 Use black colouring to colour white icing grey, and shape into tombstones. For grass, colour icing green and push through a sieve.

Make bones and hands with white icing. Add to the cake.

10 For the writing, put the mallows in a glass bowl with 1tsp water. Microwave at 800W for 45secs-1min until melted. Stir, then paint on letters with a clean brush.

Each 173g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

2,888kj High High High Med 690kcal 34.6g 19g 70.9g 0.69g 35% 49% 95% 79% 12% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,669kJ/399kcal

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Cook up a frightfully fun feast to give the kids their spookiest Halloween ever!

Snaggle teeth

Spread the bottom of a round cookie from the In-Store Bakery with red icing. Cut in half. Stick on white mini marshmallows as teeth, plus 2 toasted faked almonds as fangs. Sandwich together to make a mouth.

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Spideroni pizza Remove the sausage slices from a pepperoni pizza. Lay most of them back on top of the cheese, evenly spaced, but save 2 or 3. Cut these into thin strips to make 8 legs for each â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;spiderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, then arrange on the pizza. Cook the pizza according to the pack instructions. Add sliced black olives to each spider as eyes, then serve.

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Hands of doom Make party bags for little horrors by flling Bizzybee Disposable Vinyl Latex-Free Gloves with a selection of wrapped sweets. Secure at the wrist with coloured twine.

KIDS’ PARTY

Funky pumpkin burgers Little witches and wizards will love the savoury flavours of our juicy Halloween lantern cheeseburgers SERVES 8 READY IN 80MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.50 500g Butcher’s Selection Reduced Fat Beef Mince 1 medium egg, beaten 100g fresh breadcrumbs 1tsp Dijon mustard 2tsp Worcestershire sauce 2tsp Dr. Oetker Gel Food Colour in Bright Red 8-pack Warburton’s Sliced White Rolls 8 small gherkins 8 small orange pepper tops (to decorate – use the rest for crudites) 50g rocket 8 cheese slices 1 large carrot, peeled and grated 1 Mix the mince in a bowl with the egg, breadcrumbs, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Shape into 8 burgers and chill for 30mins.

2 Preheat the oven to

140C/120C Fan/Gas 1.

Mix the food colouring with tsp water and use to paint the burger rolls. Heat rolls in the oven for 5mins.

3 Grill the burgers for 6mins on each side, until cooked through.

4 Make triangular eyes from 1 gherkin and push into the roll tops. Add pepper tops for stems.

5 Put the rocket on the bottom halves of the rolls.

Top with the burgers, then the cheese slices, carrot, the remaining gherkins, sliced, and the roll tops.

Serve, but make sure the pepper tops are removed before you tuck in.

Each 299g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

1,751kj Med High Low Med 419kcal 14.1g 7.2g 7.5g 1.50g 21% 20% 36% 8% 25% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 586kJ/140kcal

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KIDS’ PARTY Brain bites

Kooky crispy-cakes with a creepy crunch!

15g butter 250g pack Chosen by you Classic Favourites Marshmallows 150g Chosen by you Rice Snaps Red icing pen 1 Melt the butter in a pan over a low heat. Add the marshmallows and melt, stirring all the time. Add the Rice Snaps and stir.

Allow to cool slightly, then shape into 24 small balls.

2 Press 2 balls together to make a brain. Repeat until all the balls have been used. Allow to cool, then draw on veins with the red icing pen.

3 Serve in a large jar.

Each 35g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

SATURATES SUGARS

SALT

535kj Med Med High Med 128kcal 1.2g 0.7g 14.4g 0.14g 2% 4% 16% 2% 6% of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,527kJ/365kcal

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KIDS’ PARTY Great ways to spook up your party

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Now there is a new way to unlock the fresh pizzeria taste

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The brand new Ristorante Calzone Speciale. Experience the taste of an Italian Pizzeria.

A folded pizza which is richly flled with mushrooms, salami, ham, tomato sauce and cheese, then sprinkled with cheese and herbs.

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Till death us do party Bring life and soul to your Day Of The Dead-themed gathering with our shockingly good Halloween nibbles Cheeses to die for

Make a graveyard with snippedchive grass and a selection of hard cheeses – such as Cheddar, red Leicester and Stilton – cut into tombstones, coffins and skulls, plus crosses set in plinths made of goats’ cheese rounds.

Serve on a cheeseboard with grapes and savoury biscuits.

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Spider bread V Tear of a leg and share!

SERVES 12 READY IN 1HR 35MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 42p 25g chilled butter, cubed 500g Asda Strong White Bread Flour, plus extra for kneading 1 sachet Asda Great to Bake Easy Bake Yeast 2 level tsp caster sugar 1 level tsp salt 1 egg, beaten, plus poppy seeds, sesame seeds and black olives, to decorate Houmous, to serve 1 Rub the butter into the four until it resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the yeast, sugar and salt.

2 Add 325ml lukewarm water and stir with a spoon to make a soft dough. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too sticky, add a little four.

3 Knead on a lightly foured surface for 10mins. Flatten.

Knead for 1-2mins.

4 Cut three-quarters of the dough in half and make a fgure-8 shape for the body.

Roll the rest into 8 legs. To attach, brush with water and push in with the handle of a wooden spoon.

5 Cover with lightly greased clingflm and leave in a warm place for 30-40mins, or until doubled in size.

6 Brush with egg. Sprinkle with the seeds. Bake in a preheated oven at 220C/ 200C Fan/Gas 7 for 25mins, or until the base sounds hollow when tapped. Cool.

7 Slice the top of a body round and scoop out the dough. Fill with houmous.

Add olive slices for eyes.

Each 76g serving contains: ENERGY

FAT

1,380kj Med 330kcal 9.1g 17% 13%

SATURATES SUGARS Med Low

1.4g 7%

SALT Med

1.2g 0.76g 1% 13%

of your reference intake.

Typical energy values per 100g: 1,816kJ/434kcal

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GROWN-UPSÕ PARTY Tangled web of nachos V

Wonton bat bites V

Cut a few filo pastry sheets into 10cm squares. Put 1tsp Chosen by you 50% Less Fat Sweet Chilli Light Soft Cheese in the centre. Pull one corner up and over the cheese to the other corner. Fold the pointed tip back over. Dampen the edges with water and press to seal. Pull the 2 remaining edges up to form wings. Using a slotted metal spoon to hold the wings in place, lower each one into a deep fat fryer flled with vegetable oil and cook at 170C for 2mins each.

Add 2 small pieces of red chilli pepper to make the eyes.

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Make an outer ring of tortilla chips followed by a smaller inner ring of chopped lettuce. To fll the centre, spoon in chopped tomatoes, refried beans, chopped red onions and a generous serving of guacamole. Put some soured cream in a food storage bag and snip of one corner. Pipe over the top to make a spider’s web pattern.

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Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper. Peel some bananas and trim one end of each. Insert a wooden skewer into the cut end. Dip each banana into natural yogurt, sprinkle with a little desiccated coconut, then press in chocolate chips for eyes.

Put on the baking sheet and freeze for 30mins or until needed. Serve over ice.

Candy skull iced biscuits

Sweet ’n’ scary skulls with a delicious crunch SERVES 12 READY IN 2HRS 30MINS PRICE PER SERVING 38p 100g softened butter 75g caster sugar 1 egg, separated 200g plain flour tsp mixed spice tsp cinnamon 1 ball stem ginger, finely grated 500g icing sugar, sifted Food colouring in black, plus your choice of assorted bright colours 50g white fondant, to decorate

1 Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 200C/180C Fan/ Gas 6. Cream the butter and caster sugar together until light and fufy. Add the egg yolk and beat well.

2 Sift the four and spices over the mixture. Add the ginger and mix to a soft dough. If the dough is dry, mix in 1-2tsp of syrup from the ginger jar. Wrap in foil and chill for 15mins.

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3 Draw a skull shape about 15cm long on a piece of cardboard and cut it out.

4 Roll out the dough to 5mm thick. Using the skull template and a sharp knife, cut out 12 skull shapes. Lift onto the baking sheets and bake for 10mins, or until pale golden. Leave to cool, then transfer to a wire rack.

5 Beat the egg white until frothy. Add the icing sugar.

Beat for 4-5mins until thick.

6 Colour 4tbsp of this royal icing black. Spoon into a piping bag with a small plain nozzle. Trace an outline inside each biscuit,

then outline the mouth and the eyes. Leave to dry.

7 Colour small quantities of the royal icing diferent colours, then thin down with drops of water to a pourable consistency. Use to cover the biscuits inside the outer line, except the mouth and eye areas, then fll these in with black icing.

8 Leave to dry. Decorate with fowers and balls made from fondant, and pipe coloured icing in swirls.

Each 84g serving contains: ENERGY

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SATURATES SUGARS

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SLUG GROWN-UPS’ PARTY Jack-o’-Lantern apple punch Get everyone into the party spirit with our Halloween witches’ brew SERVES 8 READY IN 40MINS PRICE PER SERVING 70p 1L cider 125g sugar 1 stick cinnamon 500ml cranberry juice 8 apples 150ml rum

1 Put all the ingredients, except the apples and rum, in a large pan and heat until just simmering. Cover and simmer for 30mins.

2 Peel some of the apples, then cut Jack-o’-Lantern faces into all of them. Add to the punch 5mins before it has fnished simmering.

Finally, stir in the rum and serve warm.

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Typical energy values per 100g: 301kJ/72kcal

Chilling wine cooler Halve a large pumpkin and scoop out the fesh. Line with a plastic bowl and fll with ice and mini bottles of wine.

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Get ready to party!

With expert advice from a top personal trainer plus clever beauty tricks, we help you get ft to celebrate the festive season

BEAT THE BLOAT

If you’re feeling a bit bloated, you may not relish the idea of slipping into a slinky dress. Many people fnd that particular foods cause them to ‘blow up’, so celebrity personal trainer Kathryn Freeland suggests keeping a food diary to help pinpoint any that afect you. Wheat, cabbage and beans are among the foods commonly blamed for bloating, while some people fnd others, including natural live yogurt and bananas, are much less likely to cause it. Individuals may be afected in diferent ways, so keep track of what you eat and fnd out what works best for you.

Squeeze in some exercise While we all know that there isn’t a quick-fx solution for getting into shape, there are plenty of simple little activities you can work into your daily routine that should soon have an impact. Plus, the more regularly you do them, the ftter you’ll get in the long term. ‘It’s

all about ftting in a few movements that will tense your muscles and help you feel a little more toned,’ says Kathryn Freeland. ‘For instance, do some press-ups or a plank as you wait for the kettle to boil, or try a few calf stretches on your doorstep when you get home from work.’

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Control your portions It can be easy to lose track of how much you eat – and at mealtimes, you may be helping yourself to larger portions than the standard size. A piece of lean meat, fsh or chicken should be

around the size of a deck of cards, and just 10 chips make up a single serving.

But, says Kathryn Freeland, ‘If you want to eat more for dinner, bulk it out with non-starchy vegetables,

such as broccoli or spinach.’

When it comes to snack foods like nuts or biscuits, measure one serving into a dish – that way you won’t pick your way through the entire pack on the sofa!

A touch of zing

If life gives you lemons… drink them! To help maintain a healthy immune system and keep colds at bay, top up your vitamin C with citrus fruits and perhaps a supplement. Plus, drinking a glass of warm water with a zingy slice or two of lemon when you get up is a great way to hydrate and gives you a good start to your day.

GET SOME TLC – TENDER LIP CARE

Lips have the thinnest skin on your body, and no sebaceous glands to keep them naturally moisturised and supple, so they can get dry and chapped when exposed to cold winter air and central heating. Flaking under your festive lippy is never a good look, so take steps to prevent it now. Exfoliate your pout once a week – make your own lip scrub by mixing 2tsp Vaseline with 1tsp sugar. Smear on a little and gently rub your lips together, then wipe away with a tissue. Always have a lip balm handy, too, and apply it often. Try Nivea Lip Butter With Vanilla & Macadamia, £2 82 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES | NOVEMBER 2015

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Brush up Covering up in winter clothing can mean you neglect your skin, leading to a panic if your party frock shows of your bare legs or arms.

Get back your glow with a body brush – before a shower, gently brush your arms, legs and stomach (avoiding the chest area), using sweeping motions towards your heart. This helps to remove dead skin cells, and may improve blood circulation and your lymphatic system – a vital part of your circulatory and immune systems.

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Is winter making you SAD? As the days get shorter, it can be easy to let it afect your moods. Here’s how to take control of those seasonal blues...

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Boost vitamin D

Seasonal Afective Disorder (SAD) is a condition that strikes at a certain time of year – most suferers feel worse in winter, when the days are shorter. The causes are unknown, but experts believe a lack of sunlight may afect your hormones and body clock, shifting your emotions of balance*.

SADA – the Seasonal Afective Disorder Association – estimates that 2% of people in the UK get the most severe form: depression and anxiety which need medical treatment. Plus, about 20% of us get the milder ‘winter blues’ – so these tips may help to keep negative emotions at bay. However, if you think you may sufer from SAD**, always consult your GP.

Psychology Today reports that studies have suggested links between a lack of vitamin D and low moods and tiredness. As vitamin D is created in the body from the action of sunlight on the skin, levels can drop during shorter, darker days. So try to spend as much time as possible outdoors – just be sure to wrap up warm.

Get organised

When the blues set in, it can be hard to motivate yourself to get day-to-day jobs done, and that can add to your anxiety. Prioritise all your tasks, then set small, achievable goals – tick of one item each day to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Let the light in

We get fewer hours of daylight during the winter, so try to make the most of it. Leave your curtains open until it’s completely dark, take the window seat when you’re on the bus or train and, if possible, move closer to a source of natural light at work. Plus, consider swapping your regular light bulbs for ones that mimic natural daylight, which can help to reduce tiredness.

Back on your feet

Watch the carbs

White bread and pasta convert to sugars quickly when digested, which may give you a lift followed by a blood sugar slump that can make you feel tired and low. Wholegrain versions release energy more slowly, as do foods such as nuts, helping to keep blood sugar levels even†.

Just 20-30 minutes of brisk exercise should get your blood pumping and release endorphins – natural mood-boosting substances. Try walking to the next stop before getting on the bus, or go for a power walk around the block.

Fill your diary

Don’t slip into hibernation mode – instead, plan fun things to keep yourself busy.

Getting out and about and seeing friends and family for a chat can help you to stay positive – but minimise contact with people who drain your energy. If you beneft from me-time, that’s fne, too, though try to do something you enjoy, such as a hobby or watching a flm rather than doing nothing. Write your plans in a Fashion Bird Diary Slim Week-to-View, £2.

Be mindful

Practise mindfulness or ‘being in the moment’.

The Headspace app†† ofers daily meditation tutorials to reduce anxiety – visit headspace.com for more information.

Or try a bit of colouring in – creative child’s play can be a great way to focus adult minds, too!

For information about SAD, plus advice and support, visit sada.org.uk

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NEW ROMANTIC From rufes to Gothic lace and sheers, Victorianinspired romance was in the air on the catwalks. Now you can tap into the trend at home.

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George Home Whatever your style, we’ve got lots of great ideas and inspiration to turn your house into a home.

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Winning style In May, we offered readers the chance to become a George model for the day.

Our lucky winner shows how to work our new autumn/ winter outerwear

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1 The cape Winner Evette Williams was whisked of to London for her photo shoot. Our fashion, hair and make-up stylists gave her the VIP treatment, so she was ready to model must-haves from the George autumn/ winter collection in style.

From stand-out capes to luxe jackets and cosy coats to keep you wrapped up warm, our stylish cuts and on-trend accessories mean that we’ve got you covered from head to toe.

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The BIG debate

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says Lesley Reader ‘As far as I’m concerned, dark, cosy evenings are part of what winter is all about. You get home from work, draw the curtains, put the heating on or, even better, light a fre and embrace the season.

‘I feel no urge to head out into the cold – instead, I can indulge in some “me-time”. I’ve spent many a happy evening in on my own with a book, or quietly planning Christmas. And nobody will try to make you feel guilty or jolly you out of it because they’re all at home doing exactly the same. Children get to sleep at a decent hour, too – the darkness means their body clocks naturally wind down for the night by bedtime.

‘While I love cosy evenings, dark mornings aren’t so great.

In the depths of winter, you don’t see the sun until about 9am, which really does make it hard to get going. It’s horrible stumbling around in the dark when you frst

get up. And anyone who’s ever attempted to rouse a grumpy teenager knows that the prospect of even darker mornings won’t help!

‘I live in north-east Scotland, near Aberdeen, so we spend enough time in darkness, even with the onehour shift. If we stopped putting the clocks back, I shudder to think what life would be like.

‘Everyone’s at school or work before it’s fully light as it is, so I’m sure that if we didn’t see daylight for another hour, we’d all be truly miserable.’

‘Close the curtains, light a fre and embrace the season’

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says SionedMair Richards ‘I hate the dark evenings. They really drain the joy out of clocking of at the end of the day, when you realise that the daylight has disappeared while you’ve been at work.

‘I live in Shefeld and even in late summer, when everyone’s still in T-shirts, we begin to notice the evenings closing in.

‘As autumn draws on, we steadily lose the light – so that by the time the clocks go back, we’re already

leaving work when it’s dark and often going to work in the dark, too. By midwinter, it’s dark at 4pm – some days I hardly see the sun at all.

‘I know the mornings are lighter when we move the clocks back, but by the time the sun is up, I don’t really notice whether it’s 9am or 10am. What I do mind is leaving the ofce in complete darkness at the end of the day. Nobody really feels like doing anything much, so we all go home and that’s it.

‘I think the dark evenings are worse for kids, too.

There’s an obvious safety issue – I’d much prefer it if my 14-year-old son didn’t have to walk home from school in pitch-blackness every night during winter.

‘Also, because I worry about him, I don’t like him staying out after dark, so his life becomes much more boring. I know how much better it is for him to be able to hang out with his mates or play football for another hour, rather than be cooped up indoors.

‘Just having that bit of extra light in the evenings would make the day much less grim. The more daylight we can have at times when we’re going to use it and enjoy it, the better.’

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

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