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HEllO

Welcome to a frightfully good issue!

I love spooky season, but this time of year isn’t just about tricks and treats. We’re all getting back to our routines, and the juggle becomes very real, so we’ve pulled together a selection of midweek meals to keep it easy for you. Feeding your family on a budget? On p16 our easy weekly evening meal plan will feed a family of four, Monday-to-Friday, for just £25 – including our cover recipe, the Bangers & Smash Bake. If you are looking to get more out of your groceries, our Thrifty Food feature on p48 is for you. And when it comes to the main event this autumn, we’ve got everything your little ghouls and boys need! Flip to p42 for spellbinding recipes to keep your mini monsters entertained over Halloween, and George’s spooktacular decorations on p84 are perfect for adding fearfully fun flair to your haunted household. Happy Halloween, everyone!

Alice Goy | Asda Magazine Editor | asdamagazineeditor@asda.uk

Editor’s picks…

Baked bean beauts

Try these new twists on a family favourite for cheap everyday meals on p29

Let’s go Free From

Totally delicious recipe ideas using our inclusive range on p62

Grab a new look Bold burgundy, dark denim and checks are the season’s trends on p95

What’s inside

wIn £250!

9 9½ THINGS TO LOVE THIS MONTH

Get the fright night vibe from some scarily fun new-to-store goodies, plus news on all the latest offers

Love to eat

Take our READER SURVEY on p125* and tell us what you think about our mag. You could win a £250 Asda gift card 83 55

33 MEALS IN MINUTES

Smash weekend fakeaways in less than 20 mins with our easy recipes

36 LOVED BY KIDS

Get sneaky and add secret veggies to sauces and smoothies

42 FRIGHT NIGHT FEAST

Guests and ghouls will squeal with

75

We help you make meals go further

special with food pranks and s’mores

Everyone’s invited to the table with our mouthwatering Free From ideas

30 56

Get the look

Focus on fashion and homeware

82 THE EDIT

Our hottest new-season picks

84 HOUSE OF HORRORS

Get your home ready for the season with our spook-tacular collection

88 HALLOWEEN PJS

Cosy family sets for All Hallows’ Eve

92 FASHION ESSENTIALS

The latest trends from George

98 ADVENTURES IN STYLE

New-season looks the kids will love

102 HOME TRENDS

Autumn flavours and Parisian chic

GET IN TOUCH

asdamagazineeditor@asda.uk

Call Asda on 0800 952 0101

Write to the Editor: Asda Magazine, Asda House, South Bank, Great Wilson Street, Leeds LS11 5AD.

Over to you

Relax with our heartwarming reads

114 JUST TO SAY

Your dishes and words of wisdom

116 21 FEEL-GOOD ACTIVITIES

Easy ideas to keep the kids and the family busy, indoors and out

120 KINDNESS COUNTS

Putting the spotlight on fundraising partner Children in Need

122 CHATTING WITH CHAMPIONS

We celebrate £100m raised in 29 years for Asda Tickled Pink

126 CHRISTMAS SNEAK PEEK

The festive countdown begins with a glimpse of the glittering goodies you can expect in store

130 WHAT’S ON MY PLATE

Award-winning author and actress Celia Imrie tells all on her new book

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The Asda Magazine team

Editor Alice Goy

Content Planner

Charlotte Woodhead

Content Co-ordinator

Clare Austin-Dodding

Editor Alex Drew

Creative Director Sarah Birks

Food Editor Clare Knivett

Food Writer Sarah Cook

Senior Art Editor

Laura Phillips

Art Editor Kit Cheung

Chief Sub Editor

Katriel Costello

Content Executive

Louisa Streeting

Managing Director

Clair Atkins

Client Partner

Thomas Kingham

Senior Account Manager

Maria Rees

With thanks to Lou Cassell, Adam Hylands, Helen Richardson, Jo Kiegwin

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Asda Magazine is published by Our Media, in partnership with Asda. Print sourced by HH Associates. While every care is taken in compiling the contents of this magazine, the proprietors assume no responsibility in effects arising therefrom. No part of the contents may be reproduced without prior permission.

Good to know

We love bringing you varied, balanced and great-value recipe ideas every issue. Here’s all the info you need…

Our recipes

All our recipes are specially created with you in mind. We work with our chefs, nutrition team and leading recipe developers to create meal ideas that are easy, affordable and nutritious. Plus, we test every recipe carefully so you can trust they’ll work for you and your family. Each issue, we promise to:

• Provide budget-friendly recipes to help you feed your family.

• Ensure that all our meals are nutritionally balanced, and use everyday ingredients.

• Help you to reduce your food waste by using ingredients smartly and providing leftovers ideas.

Eggs

The eggs in our recipes are always medium-sized, unless otherwise stated.

Price per serve

Look out for the price per serve on selected recipes. It’s the total cost of a recipe’s ingredients divided by the total amount used per serve. Prices are correct at the time of the magazine going to print.

Recipe key facts

All our recipes include key facts on servings, prep time and our unique ‘faff factor’, a guide to how much skill and effort is involved in a recipe.

Serves 4 Typical serve size based on adult portions.

Exact cooking times to help you plan. Shows how easy or more involved a recipe is.

Nutritional information

All our recipes are reviewed by a registered nutritionist and information is shown in a ‘traffic light’ label. Green is low, while red shows a high percentage of an adult’s recommended daily intake, and amber is somewhere in the middle. The recommended daily calorie intake is 2,000 for women and 2,500 for men. Our recipes should be enjoyed as part of a varied diet and active lifestyle.

lOOK OUT FOR THEsE sYMBOls

We’ve included other handy hints throughout the magazine to highlight ingredients and recipes with special features

Dietary info: For recipes to suit specific diets, look out for these circles, which refer to the whole dish.

Lactose-free

EF Egg-free

d Freezable

Air fryer friendly

These icons exclude optional serving suggestions. Always check individual packet labels if cooking for someone with dietary needs or allergies.

Live Better

At Asda, we like to make sure the healthiest option is the easiest choice for our customers, so we’ve introduced the Asda Live Better logo. It shows you the healthiest choices in Asda Own Brand.

Health and hygiene

For best practice and advice on food safety and hygiene, visit food.gov.uk and click on Food Hygiene at Home.

WAYS TO SHOP

IN STORE

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SCAN & GO Contactless payment and less checkout time – use a scanner or smartphone

5-a-day: Shows how many portions of fruit and veg are in a recipe.

Budget savvy: We know the pennies are being pinched right now, so look out for recipes with a low price per serve and low cook times. of your 5-a-day u

Our faves: What’s new and trending.

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1 A TRICK AND A TREAT 9 1/2

Miles the Millipede looks terrifyingly fang-tastic for Halloween. Seeing double with googly eyes, a set of sharp teeth and decorated with fondant wriggly worms, get ready to bite into a delicious sponge and sweet chocolate centre.

Asda Miles the Millipede Cake, £8.48/each

Going sober for October?

Looking to take a break from the booze? Stick to your goals without saying goodbye to your favourite cocktails and dive into our excellent range of low and no-alcohol ‘spirits’.

Asda Extra Special Non Alcoholic Botanical Drink, £9.98/70cl

Asda Extra Special Non Alcoholic Rhubarb & Ginger Botanical Drink, £9.98*/70cl

Asda Extra Special Non Alcoholic Dark Spiced Botanical Drink, £9.98/70cl

Experience the rich, indulgent taste of our single origin bars, crafted from extraordinarily good cocoa beans. Snap off a square or two just in time for Chocolate Week (16–22 October).

Treat yourself (and a pal) to a sharing chocolate bar – check out our range.

In full bloom

Send a smile and help a great cause with a Tickled Pink bouquet, specially arranged to raise awareness and funds for our breast cancer charity partners. Sold all year round, for every blush-themed bunch bought, 10% will be donated to Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! to support their vital work.

25 YEARS

5

Turn to p120 as Asda’s partnership with BBC Children in Need hits a huge milestone.

PUDSEY HITS THE SHELVES

Nab yourself some awesome merch from our Pudsey-approved collection and show your support for BBC Children in Need. From mittens and headbands to adorable bag charms, you’ll be raising essential funds for children and young people across the UK.

Earmuffs, £10 Bow Bag Charm, £4 Rosette, £5

GET YOUR CLAWS OUT 6

This tangy crisp is the perfect Halloween snack – and so grabbable!

Asda Crunchy Claws Pickled

Onion Flavour, £1.24/6-pack

7 DIWALI DELIGHTS

Celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights, in October, we’ve got money-saving offers at Asda, including some favourites for this celebration. Check out the deals in store – the offer starts from 10 September.

Elephant Atta Medium Chapatti Flour, NOW £6.48*/10kg

Asda Paneer Block, NOW £1.88/226g WAS £2.15

Laila Basmati Rice, NOW £11.98/10kg WAS £18.98

Lancashire

Farm Natural Bio Yogurt, NOW £1.58/1kg WAS £1.80

Regal Cake Rusk 28-pack, NOW £2.98/450g WAS £3.68

8 SCAREDY CAKES

Catch out the trick or treaters with a batch of cakes topped with ghoulish eyes and ghosties, pumpkin-coloured frosting and a scattering of spooky sprinkles.

Top secret news for you! Look out for an Asda appearance in an extra special Christmas BBC programme, in aid of BBC Children in Need. Tune in to BBC 1 over Christmas to find out more.

PACK ASDA SIZZLIN’

Spice up your spuds with the leftover seasoning from Fajita Breakfast Beans, p28. Toss smashed boiled potatoes with a spice mix plus oil before roasting, or sizzle the spices in butter then stir through cheesy mash. Tastes great with Exceptional by Asda Triple Chilli Pork Sausages, too. Asda Sizzlin’ Fajita Seasoning Spicy Flavour

URRUULL

Get ready to mix things up

Love to eat

Your autumn meal plan just got even more tasty!

Exceptional by Asda Wyke Vintage Cheddar & Confit Red Onion Sausages, £3.98/450g

Exceptional by Asda Old English Style Pork Sausages, £3.98/450g

Exceptional by Asda Hog Roast Style Pork Sausages, £3.98/450g

SIZZLE ’N’ SERVE

The brilliant British banger is taken to the next level with these new, traditional-style Exceptional by Asda sausages. They’re all made using 100% outdoor-bred British pork and are available in three new flavour combos. Cooked under the grill or sizzled in the frying pan, they’re perfect for Bonfire Night. Bang ’em in a bun with a squeeze of mustard for good measure.

YOUR sHOppInG lIsT

500g pack Asda Flavourful

Reduced Fat Beef Steak Mince

400g pack Asda Flavourful

8 Reduced Fat Pork Sausages

300g pack Asda Tender Chicken Breast Portions

125g pack Asda Cooked Ham

2 x 250g packs Asda Sweet & Sour Micro Rice

180g Pilgrims Choice Grated Extra Mature Cheddar

400g The Bakery at Asda Soft White Medium Sliced Bread

500g pack Asda Macaroni

475g jar Asda Cheesy Pasta Bake sauce

Asda Onion Gravy Granules

198g tin Asda Naturally Sweet Sweetcorn in Water

113g pot Dole Pineapple in Juice Fruit Snack

Asda 50% Less Sugar & Salt Tomato Ketchup

1kg pack Asda Extra Special British Baby Potatoes

320g pack Asda Sweet & Crunchy Mixed Pepper Stir-Fry

240g pack Just Essentials by Asda Green Beans

2 medium-sized carrots

1 medium-sized onion

1kg pack Asda Frozen for Freshness Garden Peas

700g Cook by Asda Butternut Squash Chunks (frozen)

STORE CUPBOARD

vegetable or sunflower oil olive oil or butter

2 x chicken or vegetable

stock cubes (1 x low salt)

TOTAL BASKET PRICE UNDER £25

with

OnE BAsKET FIvE MEAls jOE wIcKs

Get more from your shop with our brilliant family meal ideas – they’ll last you all week and won’t bust the budget

PHOTOGRAPHS MELISSA REYNOLDS-JAMES

COOK’S TIP

Asda Creamy

Cauliflower Cheese makes a great squash substitute for an easy Sunday roast.

MOnDAY

Bangers & smash bake

Give classic sausage and mash a glow-up with our smashed squash combo – it looks and tastes fab.

• 500g Asda Extra Special British Baby Potatoes

• 400g pack Cook by Asda Butternut Squash Chunks (frozen)

• 4 tsp vegetable or sunflower oil

• ½ medium-sized onion, thinly sliced

• 8 Asda Flavourful Reduced Fat Pork Sausages

• 100g Just Essentials by Asda Green Beans, trimmed

• 200g Asda Frozen for Freshness Garden Peas

• 4 heaped tsp Asda Onion Gravy Granules

1 Heat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/ gas 7. Put the potatoes in a microwaveproof bowl with 2 tbsp water. Cover with a plate, and microwave for 8 mins on a high setting until the potatoes are tender (a sharp knife pokes easily into the middle of the largest one).

2 Meanwhile, toss the frozen butternut squash with ½ the vegetable oil in a roasting tin. Roast for 5 mins.

3 Add the potatoes to the tin with the squash, lightly pressing each potato with a masher until the skins burst. Add the sliced onion and sausages, season, toss, and then

spread everything to evenly fill the tin. Use the masher again to ‘smush’ everything together a bit. Drizzle over the remaining oil and roast in the oven for 35 mins until golden.

4 With a few mins to go, bring a medium saucepan half-full of water to the boil, add the beans and peas and boil for 3 mins until tender. Boil the kettle (or use the veg water) and make up the gravy, following the pack instructions, with 280ml boiling water.

5 Serve the sausage bake, cut into wedges with the green veg and gravy.

Per 416g serving contains

TUEsDAY

Autumn mac ’n’ cheese

Use our easy sauce and this moreish meal will be on the table quicker than you can say, ‘tea’s ready’. HANDS

Serves 4

• 300g Cook by Asda Butternut Squash Chunks (frozen)

• 1 low salt vegetable stock cube

• 250g Asda Macaroni

• 400g cheesy pasta bake sauce

• 100g Pilgrims Choice Grated Extra Mature Cheddar

• 3 slices The Bakery at Asda Soft White Medium Sliced Bread

• 1 tsp olive oil, plus an extra drizzle (optional)

• 140g Just Essentials by Asda Green Beans, trimmed

1 Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil for the macaroni. Put the squash and stock into another medium-sized saucepan with 600ml water, bring to the boil too, then quickly add a lid and cook for 5 mins.

2 Cook the pasta in boiling water for 5–6 mins, so it has a firm bite to it. Drain. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7.

3 Use a stick blender to whizz the cooked squash and cooking stock until smooth (or simply mash to a chunkier

finish). Whisk in the pasta bake sauce with ½ the grated cheese. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.

4 Combine the cheesy squash sauce with the cooked pasta in a baking dish.

5 Slice the crusts away from the bread, then tear the rest into small pieces and toss with the oil and remaining cheese. Scatter over the pasta, with a drizzle more oil on top.

6 Bake the mac ’n’ cheese for 12–15 mins until the topping is golden. When ready, put the beans in a boiling pan of water, and boil for 2 mins. Drain and serve with the rested mac.

460g

COOK’S TIP

Add a combination of cheeses to your sauce if you have odds and ends in your fridge.

‘I’m a big fan of sneaking any extra veg into the pan. This one’s got squash in the sauce for extra flavour – shhh, don’t tell the kids.’

wEDnEsDAY

Pea soup with ham & cheese melts

This hearty, eat-your-greens soup is served with wickedly good cheeseon-toast triangles. Get dunking!

Serves 4 | d

2

• ½ medium-sized onion, sliced

• 100g Asda Extra Special British Baby Potatoes, quartered

• 2 tsp olive oil (or butter), plus extra for drizzling (optional)

• 1 vegetable or chicken stock cube

• 600g Asda Frozen for Freshness Garden Peas

• 5 slices The Bakery at Asda Soft

White Medium Sliced Bread

• 6 slices Asda Cooked Ham, diced into 1cm chunks

• 75g Asda Cheesy Pasta Bake sauce

• 50g Pilgrims Choice Grated Extra Mature Cheddar

1 Add the onion and potatoes to a large saucepan with the oil and fry over a medium heat for 5 mins, stirring, until the onion has softened.

2 Crumble in the stock cube, then tip in 500g of the peas and 800ml water. Tear in 1 slice of bread and bring the water to a simmer. Once simmering, cover with the lid, and cook for 8 mins.

3 Meanwhile, lightly toast the 4 remaining slices of bread. Add the ham to a bowl with the cheesy sauce and grated cheddar and mix well.

Spread a quarter of the mixture over each toast slice. Drizzle with a little olive oil, if you like.

4 Check the soup – the potatoes should be soft. Use a stick blender (or alternative) to whizz the soup completely smooth, then tip in the remaining 100g peas and keep warm (they will defrost in the hot soup).

5 Air fry the topped toast for 5 mins at 180°C until golden and bubbling or flash briefly under a hot grill. Ladle the soup between bowls and serve with the cheesy ham melts.

Per 356g

COOK’S TIP

Serve this green pea soup in mugs for a wickedly warming snack on Halloween.

COOK’S TIP

Add a tin of baked beans to the beefy base and this dish will stretch to feed five.

THURsDAY

Crunchy potatotopped cottage pie

Comfort food doesn’t get much better than this golden-topped pie. It’s a bangin’ family favourite. Tuck in!

HANDS ON 15 mins HANDS OFF 20 mins

Serves 4 | EF d

2 out of 5 of your 5-a-dayu

• 2 tsp vegetable oil, plus a splash

• 500g Asda Flavourful Reduced Fat

Beef Steak Mince

• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

• 4 tsp (heaped) Asda Onion Gravy Granules

• 4 tbsp Asda 50% Less Sugar & Salt Tomato Ketchup

• 400g Asda Extra Special British Baby Potatoes

• 125g Asda Frozen for Freshness Garden Peas

• 198g tin Asda Naturally Sweet Sweetcorn in Water, drained

• 30g Pilgrims Choice Grated Extra Mature Cheddar

1 Put the oil in a large frying pan with the beef mince. Fry, breaking up the

meat with a wooden spoon into small pieces, for 5–6 mins until browned. Add the carrots for the final min.

2 Stir in the gravy granules and ketchup. Add 600ml water and, once simmering, cook for 8–10 mins until thickened but still nicely saucy.

3 Meanwhile, put the baby potatoes into a microwave-proof bowl with 2 tbsp water. Cover with an upturned plate and microwave for 6 mins on high. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7.

4 Thickly slice the microwaved potatoes – use a cloth to hold them

if they are hot. Stir the frozen peas and the sweetcorn into the beef mince and then transfer everything to a baking dish. Arrange the potato slices over the top of the veg and meat, then brush very lightly with a little more oil. Season and scatter over the grated cheese.

5 Bake the pie for 15 mins until the top is golden and crisping, and the sauce is bubbling up the sides.

BUDGET SAVVY £1.49 PER SERVE

FRIDAY

Sweet & sour chicken fried rice

This takeaway classic gets a speedy makeover that even the kids will love – thanks to the sticky pineapple.

HANDS ON 15 mins HANDS OFF 0 mins

Serves 4 |

1 out of 5 of your 5-a-dayu

• 3 tsp sunflower or vegetable oil

• 300g Asda Tender Chicken Breast Portions, cut into small bite-sized chunks

• 113g Dole Pineapple in Juice Fruit Snack

• 2 tbsp Asda 50% Less Sugar & Salt Tomato Ketchup

• 2 x 250g Asda Sweet & Sour Micro Rice

• 320g Asda Sweet & Crunchy Mixed Pepper Stir-Fry

• 75g Asda Frozen for Freshness Garden Peas

1 Put 2 tsp oil in a deep frying pan, or wok, over a high heat. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 3–5 mins until golden brown all over.

BUDGET SAVVY

£1.13 PER SERVE

2 Add the pineapple snack pot, including all the juice, and the ketchup to the frying pan and stir-fry for 1–2 mins more until the chicken is cooked through and stickily glazed. Scrape the contents onto a plate using a spatula to clean out the pan.

3 Heat the rice in the microwave following the pack instructions.

4 Add the remaining 1 tsp oil to the pan with the mixed peppers pack and peas and stir-fry for 2 mins until the veg is just tender. Add the hot rice, return the sticky chicken pieces and mix everything together thoroughly for another min. Serve immediately.

‘The secret to this food is how it looks. The bright fruit and veggies really pop and are tasty, as well as full of goodness. Double win!’

SIM PLANS MONTHLY

Fajita breakfast beans

If you fancy the taste of brekkie for dinner, you’ll love this Mexicaninspired twist on the humble bean.

HANDS ON 20 mins HANDS OFF 10 mins

Serves 4 | V

2 out of 5 of your 5-a-day

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 onion, sliced

• 1 orange or yellow pepper, sliced

• ½ x 30g pack Asda Sizzlin’ Fajita Seasoning

• 410g tin Asda Baked Beans in a Rich Tomato Sauce

• 400g tin Asda Chopped Tomatoes in Tomato Juice

• 4 eggs

• 40g Just Essentials by Asda Greek Style Salad Cheese

• 10g fresh coriander, leaves picked

• 8 The Bakery at Asda White Mini Wraps

1 Add the vegetable oil to a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4–5 mins until slightly soft, followed by the pepper and cook for another 5 mins. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the veg.

2 Stir the beans and chopped tomatoes through the pepper mixture and cook for 5–7 mins until bubbling and starting to thicken.

3 Make 4 wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each. Season then pop on a lid to cook the eggs to your liking, for about 10 mins until the yolk and white have cooked.

4 Remove from the heat. Crumble over the salad cheese, add coriander leaves and serve with wraps for dipping or filling.

Per 364g

BUDGET SAVVY

66P PER SERVE

Beany hash brown burgers with BBQ dip

Buns at the ready, these bean and tatties patties will be a smash hit with the family – and so will the dip. HANDS

Makes 8

3 out of 5 of your 5-a-dayu

• 360g pack Asda Buttery & Herby Baby Potatoes

• 2 tsp Cook by Asda BBQ Seasoning

• 410g tin Asda Baked Beans in a Rich Tomato Sauce

• 2 tbsp Asda Classic BBQ Sauce

• ½ red onion, chopped

• 3 tbsp plain flour, plus 8 tsp

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 8 The Bakery at Asda White Sliced Rolls, toasted if you like

To serve

• 8 Asda Flavoursome Smoked Streaky Bacon Rashers

• 1 little gem lettuce, leaves removed

• 3 Just Essentials by Asda Salad Tomatoes, sliced

1 Microwave potatoes according to the pack instructions, then drain, discarding any liquid. Add to a large mixing bowl with the BBQ seasoning, salt and pepper. Crush most of the potatoes, keeping a few small chunks. Cool to room temperature.

2 Open the beans and scoop out as much of the tomato sauce as you can - plus enough beans to total 150g (approx). Stir BBQ sauce through these saucy beans and set aside.

3 Mix the rest of the beans and the onion into the potatoes, followed by the flour until the mixture comes together, it will look quite sticky.

4 Roughly divide the mixture into

8 portions in the bowl. Add 1 tsp of flour to a plate and roll 1 portion of the bean burger mixture in it, shaping it into a patty. Repeat to make 8 patties (these can be chilled for up to 24 hours before frying, sandwiched in baking paper).

5 Fry the bacon rashers in batches in a frying pan, over a medium-high heat for 2–3 mins, turning occasionally until golden.

6 Meanwhile, heat ½ the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry 4 burgers at a time for 2 mins on each side until golden.

7 Add burgers to the bun bases with lettuce, tomato and bacon slices. Spoon on BBQ beans and top with a bun lid. Serve with the bean dip .

COOK’S TIP

Make this veggie by swapping out the Worcester sauce for a splash of soy sauce.

Jerk beans & cheese on toast

Switch-up a midweek fave with Caribbean spice, for a speedy, cheesy snack that’s ready in minutes.

Serves 2 | EF

1 out of 5 of your 5-a-dayu

• 410g tin Asda Baked Beans in a Rich Tomato Sauce

• ½ tsp Cook by Asda Jerk Seasoning

• 1 tsp Asda Worcester Sauce

• 2 slices The Bakery by Asda Soft White Thick Sliced Bread

• 50g mature cheddar, sliced

• 1 fresh chilli, diced (optional)

1 Toast the sliced bread in a toaster and preheat the grill.

2 Add the beans, the jerk seasoning and Worcester sauce to a pan. Heat until bubbling, stirring occasionally.

3 Place the toasted bread on a foil-lined baking sheet. Top with enough beans to cover the bread, followed by the sliced cheese (and a pinch more Jerk seasoning, if you like). Grill for 2–3 mins until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

4 Enjoy straight away, topped with the fresh chilli (if using) and any remaining beans.

MEALS IN MINUTES

Quick and easy meals using just four time-saving ingredients

Pizza loaded lattice fries

Balti salmon rice bowl

Crispy chicken hoisin wraps

Thai red chicken curry laksa

RECIPES LINZI PUCINO PHOTOGRAPHS STUART OVENDEN

Crispy chicken hoisin wraps

Thai red chicken curry laksa

Serves

Take ½ a pack of frozen salt and chilli shredded chicken and cook in a preheated air fryer or oven according to the pack instructions, until crisp and golden. Meanwhile, shred 1 little gem lettuce into 1–2cm ribbons. Squeeze roughly a ½ pack of hoisin and garlic stir-fry sauce into a bowl and add the cooked chicken, tossing well to coat. Warm 2 white and wheat wraps in a microwave on full power for 10–15 secs, then divide the lettuce followed by the hoisin chicken between them. Fold or roll up to eat, dunking in extra hoisin sauce if you like.

Per 294g serving contains

Balti salmon rice bowl

Serves 2 |

1 out of 5

Brush 2 salmon fillets with 1 tbsp balti curry paste. Place in the air fryer and cook for 8–10 mins at 180°C until cooked through. Meanwhile, heat another 2 tbsp balti curry paste in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat for 1 min. Add 300g frozen shredded mixed cabbage and cook for 2–3 mins until beginning to soften. Stir in a pouch microwave pilau rice along with 3 tbsp water and 1 tbsp more of the balti paste and cook for 2–3 mins, stirring until combined. Serve the veggie rice in bowls topped with the cooked salmon.

Per 445g serving contains

Dice 2 chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large wok or saucepan, then cook over a high heat for 5 mins until piping hot and the chicken is cooked through. Add spices from a Thai red curry kit and sizzle for 1 min, followed by the paste sachet and a pack of mushroom stir fry. Fry for 2–3 mins, until mushrooms are browning and greens wilting, then tip in the sauce sachet with 500ml water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3–4 mins until piping hot. Finally add a pack of egg noodles and cook for another 2 mins until noodles are heated through. Season, then spoon into bowls to enjoy.

Per 699g serving contains

Pizza loaded fries

Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7. Tip 350g of waffle fries onto a baking tray. Slice a pack of cherry tomatoes in half and scatter over, then bake for 10 mins. Remove from the oven and spread over 60g grated mozzarella followed by a ¼ pack of pizza pepperoni Bake for another 8 mins until the cheese has melted and the pepperoni and waffle fries are golden and crisp. Serve and enjoy immediately, as is, or with a crisp, green salad on the side.

Per 294g serving contains

After a busy day at work, the kids are finally in bed and you fancy a meal that has all the flavour but none of the faff. If only you could magic up a restaurant-worthy dinner for two to pop in the oven or air fryer… Sounds too good to be true? Then bring out the lamb – because it’s not just for Sunday roasts! Naturally flavourful, our Exceptional by Asda Lamb Rump Joint with Garlic, Sea Salt & Black Pepper comes ready-seasoned with garlic and a sprinkling of salt and pepper, which takes this tender, juicy meat to the next level with zero handson time for you. Cook steamed greens and buttery new potatoes for a mouthwatering meal – and enjoy a shared moment over dinner that’s full of flavour. And if you still need an excuse, celebrate Love Lamb Week from 1–7 September with a succulent cut of this premium meat and a side of your favourite veg. So, if you’re looking to slow the pace in a hectic week, savour the taste of lovely lamb.

Exceptional by Asda Lamb Rump Joint with Garlic, Sea Salt & Black Pepper, £7.08/0.375*kg

Twice as nice

Want a quick, midweek meal that feels special? Now’s the perfect time to eat quality lamb, which tastes doubly delicious, thanks to Asda

PHOTOGRAPH STUART WEST

LOVED BY KIDS

HIDDEn vEGGIEs

We asked three Asda families to test out our recipes on a panel of top experts – the kids. This time, we help even the pickiest of eaters hit their five-a-day

Kids ’ panel

PRE-SCHOOL

SECONDARY

age 15

BE ON THE ASDA PANEL

Do you and your family want to volunteer for our taste test panel? If your child is a pre-schooler, at primary or secondary school, drop us a line at asdamagazineeditor@ asda.uk for a chance to be featured in the magazine*.

RECIPES MADDIE RIX PHOTOGRAPHS JAMES LEE

Sneaky veg soup

Packed with plants, this supersmooth soup is thicker than usual for easy spoonability.

HANDS ON 20 mins HANDS OFF 30 mins

Serves 8 (makes about 1.4 litres)

V d FAFF FACTOR

2 out of 5 of your 5-a-day

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, roughly chopped

• 1 carrot, roughly chopped

• 1 orange pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped

• 1 tsp Cook by Asda Paprika

• 300g sweet potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped

• 100g Asda Red Lentils, rinsed

• 1 Asda Vegetable Stock Cube

• 400g tin Asda Peeled Plum Tomatoes in Tomato Juice

• 100ml Asda Fresh Single Cream

• The Bakery at Asda Muffins (optional)

1 Add the oil to a large, deep saucepan, followed by the onion, carrot and pepper. Fry for 10 mins until soft, stirring regularly. Add the paprika, sweet potatoes and lentils and cook for a further 5 mins. Fill your kettle and boil the water.

2 Mix the stock cube with 700ml of boiling water in

a heatproof jug and pour into the pan, along with the tin of plum tomatoes. Stir well then reduce the heat and simmer for 20–25 mins until the veg and lentils are tender.

3 Turn off the heat, use a hand blender to blitz the soup until silky smooth. Stir in the cream.

4 Serve the soup with your favourite bread dunkers; we like toasted muffins or wholemeal pitta strips.

‘I love this soup, it tastes delicious like sweet potato. I give it 9 out of 10.’ EZRA SAYS

Magic spaghetti sauce

The ‘no-bits’ sauce in this goodnesspacked dish will get the kids eating their veg without a fuss.

HANDS ON 15 mins HANDS OFF 20–25 mins

Makes about 10–12 portions | V d

2 out of 5 of your 5-a-dayu

• 25g butter

• 2 leeks, roughly chopped

• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped

• 2 courgettes, coarsely grated

• 2 garlic cloves, sliced

• 500g Asda Passata

• 140g Asda Tomato Purée Double Concentrate

To serve

• 50g Asda Spaghetti (per person)

• Just Essentials by Asda Hard Cheese or cheddar, grated (optional)

1 Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat then add in the

‘I couldn’t wait to eat more, it was delicious. I put basil leaves on mine to make it look fancy.’ LEHEL SAYS

chopped leeks, celery, courgettes and the sliced garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 10 mins, until very soft.

2 Stir in the passata, tomato purée and 300ml water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15–20 mins until the sauce is thickened and very fragrant.

3 Turn off the heat and blitz the mixture until smooth with a hand blender. Serve the sauce with cooked spaghetti and a grating of hard or cheddar cheese. Portion up cold sauce into containers and freeze, or keep in the fridge for 3 days.

COOK’S TIP

Freeze leftover sauce in an ice cube tray and use to boost soups and stews or for an easy pizza topper.

Pink smoothie

Start your day with this colourful, fruit-filled surprise – it’s bursting with berry flavours. Delicious!

HANDS ON 5 mins HANDS OFF 0 mins

Serves 4 | V GF EF

FACTOR 1 out of 5 of your 5-a-dayu

• 175g Asda Frozen for Freshness Strawberries

• 3 tbsp Asda Fat Free Greek Style Yogurt

• ½ banana

• 1 beetroot (around 80g), peeled and roughly chopped (see tip, p61)

• 50g spinach (roughly 2 handfuls)

• 1 tsp Asda Classic Runny Honey

1 Place all the ingredients into a smoothie blender with 200ml of water and blitz until smooth. Divide between your glasses and drink straight away.

Per 162ml serving

SAYS

‘I loved the colour and berry flavour, and I couldn’t taste the beetroot at all!’

Fright feastNIGHT

COOK’S TIP

Pop the chocolate in the microwave for 10 secs if it stiffens up too much as you decorate.

Conjuring up a haunted Halloween bash? From bubbling witches’ brew to scary fruit with edible eyes, these spook-tacularly creepy snacks are all ready in under 30 mins

PHOTOGRAPHS JAMES LEE RECIPES KATE CALDER

Ghoulish pud platter

Feel those googly eyes follow you around the room… These eye-popping finger foods are fruitily delicious.

HANDS ON 30 mins HANDS OFF 0 mins

Serves 4–6

FAFF FACTOR 2 out of 5 of your 5-a-dayu

• 100g Bake by Asda White Chocolate Chips

• 4–6 Tunnock’s Milk Chocolate Tea Cakes

• 25g packet edible eyes

• 4 Asda Tangy & Juicy Sweetclems, peeled

• 1 green apple, quartered and core removed

• 12 Asda Refreshing & Sweet

Seedless Red Grapes, 2 sliced vertically and the rest left whole

• 3 bananas, peeled

• 1 kiwi, peeled and thickly sliced

1 Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl on high for 2 mins, stirring halfway. Microwave in 10-sec bursts until it is smooth

BUDGET SAVVY £1.41 PER SERVE when stirred. The chocolate is used as a ‘glue’ and as decoration.

2 For the mummy teacakes, using a spoon drizzle a little chocolate over the teacake, moving it back and forth to create a wrapped effect. Finish with edible eyes and allow to set.

3 To make 2 clementine spiders, gently break 2 clementines in half, put 2 halves on the board to create a body and head with enough room to add legs, then repeat. Break the remaining clementines into segments, place 4 segments either side of the bodies. Use melted

chocolate to stick on edible eyes.

4 For the apple monsters, cut a wedge out of each quarter to resemble a mouth. Dip one end of a grape slice (we used the end slices) into the white chocolate and stick in the apple ‘mouth’. Add eyes, sticking with more chocolate as glue.

5 For the banana ghosts, cut the bananas in half and cut out 2 small triangles from the sliced ends. Add 2 eyes on to each ghost using more chocolate to stick in place.

6 For the kiwi monsters, stick eyes to the top of each slice, just above the core. Next, stick single eyes onto each whole grape.

7 Assemble the ghouls around the spiders on a platter and serve with any remaining melted chocolate.

Bake by Asda White Chocolate Chips, £1.28/100g MAKE IT wITH…

Sliced Black Olives, £1.32/230g

Scary meatball sub Looking for wickedly good nosh for Halloween or frightfully fun eats? Spooky sarnies are just the trick!

HANDS ON 25 mins HANDS OFF 0 mins Makes 4

2 out of 5

• 400g pack Asda Succulent 12 Turkey Meatballs

• 3 tsp olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 150ml Asda Passata

• 2 Asda Mozzarella Cheese Slices

• 8 Asda Sliced Black Olives

• 4 The Bakery at Asda Soft Brown Rolls, sliced Equipment

• 8 George Home Cocktail Sticks

1 Fry the meatballs in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat with 2 tsp oil until cooked through, about 20 mins, turning frequently.

2 Meanwhile, put the remaining 1 tsp olive oil in a small saucepan with the garlic over a low-medium heat and cook for 1 min. Stir in the passata and bubble for 2–3 mins until piping hot.

3 For the fangs, cut 8 long triangles out of the cheese slices, as thick or as thin as you think fangs should be! Thread the black olive slices onto each of the cocktail sticks to make the eyes and set aside.

4 When the meatballs are cooked, stir in the tomato sauce and heat through for 1 min.

5 Add 3 meatballs to the bottom halves of each roll. Spoon over sauce and drape over 2 fangs so the long-pointed ends hang over the meatballs. Add the top buns, stick in the olive eyeballs and serve.

COOK’S TIP

Add fresh cherries to a cocktail stick with sliced apple for an easy but effective garnish.

Bubbling witches’ brew

Toast a terrifying Hallows’ eve with our witchy tipple. Serve with ginger beer for kids and cava for grown-ups.

HANDS ON 5 mins HANDS OFF 0 mins

Makes 8 cocktails | V GF DF MF LF EF

FACTOR

1 out of 5 of your 5-a-dayu

• 1l bottle Asda Cherry Juice Drink

• 350g Asda Frozen For Freshness

Morello Cherries

• 2l bottle Asda Diet Ginger Beer

• 75cl bottle Asda Extra Special Mas

Miralda Cava Brut (optional)

• 1 bag Ice Club Really Big Ice Cubes, to serve (optional)

1 Pour the cherry drink and the frozen cherries into a large jug or punch bowl and gently stir to combine.

2 Fill each glass about a ¹/3 full (60ml) of the cherry juice mixture.

3 Add ice cubes, if using, then top the kids’ glasses with ginger beer and the adults’ glasses with cava and serve.

Per 295ml serving contains

Asda Frozen for Freshness

Morello Cherries , £2.12/350g MAKE IT wITH…

Asda Frozen For Freshness Morello Cherries, 60p/100g

TAsTY TIMEs AvER

Love freshly cooked flavours but don’t have time to cook? Asda easy teas come ready prepped – all you have to do is pop them in the oven

PHOTOGRAPHS STUART WEST

You’ve got a packed day ahead of you and next to no time to think about what’s for dinner that evening, so to avoid that quick, uninspiring meal when you get home, grab one of our slow-cooked dishes from the fridge, pop it in the oven and let it cook for 25 minutes. Whichever of the options you choose will taste just as delicious as a dinner made from scratch and cooked slow and low, with beautifully tender meat and

balanced flavours. And best of all, there’s no chopping and weighing, and the washing up is minimal!

Choose from Asda Arrabbiata Mini Chicken Fillets, Asda Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Breasts or an Asda Sweet & Sour Pork Traybake – each of them equally delicious. So next time you’re in store*, grab one of our timesavers, then dive into your next jam-packed day knowing you have a tasty dinner waiting for you at home.

Enjoy tender chicken breasts in a spicy barbecue seasoning drizzled with a hot honey sauce

Asda Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Breasts, £4.94/350g

Topped with a spicy tomato sauce, and finished with red peppers and mozzarella cheese.

Asda Arrabbiata Mini Chicken Fillets, £4.94/345g

Deliciously tender pork loin strips and mixed peppers with a classic sweet and sour sauce.

Asda Sweet & Sour Pork Traybake, £5.98/760g

Sweet & Sour Pork Traybake, 78p/100g

Thrifty food

Want affordable meal ideas that stretch your shop?

From bulking out basics to making the most of leftovers, these simple, comforting recipes will sort your family out this autumn

RECIPES MYLES WILLIAMSON PHOTOGRAPHS STUART WEST

When freezer space is tight, but you want to get ahead, try this tasty slow-cooker-and-freezer combo.

• 1.9–2.2kg pork shoulder (or leg) joint

• 2 tbsp Cook by Asda Paprika

• 1½ tbsp fine salt

• 3 tbsp brown sugar

• 4 tbsp cider (or wine) vinegar

• 2 tbsp barbecue or brown sauce

• 2 tbsp ketchup

1 Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the skin from the pork and discard. If your slow cooker pot is on the smaller side, cut the pork into 6cm chunks to make fitting it in easier.

2 In a small bowl, mix the paprika with the salt and sugar. Sprinkle over the pork in the slow cooker and briefly rub in. Cover and cook on high for 5–6 hrs, or low for 8–10 hrs, until the meat is very tender and easily pulls apart.

3 Stir in the vinegar, brown and red sauces, breaking apart the meat into smaller chunks. Cook on high without the lid for 1–2 hrs more to reduce the liquid and intensify the flavour.

4 When ready, shred the meat in the slow cooker pot and season to taste. Serve straight away

WINE match

Exceptional Old Vines Garnacha

£6.17*/75cl

as Tex-Mex rice bowls (pictured) or cool completely, dividing into 120–150g portions. Freeze for up to 6 months and defrost as needed. To reheat defrosted portions; microwave for 2 mins on high, or foilwrap parcels and air fry at 180°C for 12–15 mins. Adding it to something saucy? Simply reheat in the sauce.

Per 138g serving

5 ways with pulled pork

1. Tex-Mex rice bowls

Arrange pork in bowls with Asda Mexican Style Micro Rice and Mexican style bean mix. Top with cheese (use up the chilli cheese blend from the recipe on p50), shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream.

2. Pulled pork mac ’n’ cheese

Stir 2 portions through our cheesy mac recipe on p18, then top and bake.

3. Pulled pork Bolognese

Combine portions with ready-made tomato pasta sauce – or our version on p38. One portion per 2 serves is plenty once stirred through pasta.

4. Pork & pepper stir-fry

Stir-fry sliced onion and peppers, then add pork portions and keep frying until crispy. Add your favourite stir-fry sauce sachet and serve with microwave rice.

5. North Carolina-style pulled pork buns

Warm portions with some chilli flakes. Serve in soft buns with extra BBQ sauce, gherkins and crunchy coleslaw.

Bulk it out

Beef mince & lentil enchiladas

Pulses stretch ingredients but go unnoticed in this rich filling, boosted by our Asda Classico Enchilada kit.

Serves 4

• 1 medium red onion

• 1 lime, juiced

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 4 garlic cloves, crushed or finely chopped

• 250g pack Asda Flavourful Lean Beef Steak Mince

• 550g pack Asda Classico Enchilada Kit

• 250g passata

• 400g tin Asda Mexican Style Bean Mix in Water, drained and rinsed

• 390g tin Asda Green Lentils in Water, drained and rinsed

• 100g by Asda Grated Chilli Cheese Blend

• salad leaves, to serve (optional)

• soured cream, to serve (optional)

1 Finely slice ¼ of the red onion and place in a small bowl. Season with salt and mix with 1 tbsp just-boiled water and the juice of ½ a lime; set aside. Finely chop the rest of the red onion.

2 Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the onion and garlic for 3–5 mins until softening. Add the beef mince and cook for another 4–6 mins, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Stir in the spice and sauce sachets from the enchilada kit; along with the passata, Mexican-style beans, green lentils and 500ml water.

3 Season and once bubbling, reduce the heat to a brisk simmer for about 10–15 mins, stirring often until reduced by about a half. Add the remaining lime juice.

4 Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Add a few spoonfuls of the beef sauce to cover the base of a deep baking dish (big enough to snugly fit 8 filled and rolled-up tortillas). Add 2–3 tbsp of sauce to the bottom ¹⁄3 of one of the tortillas, roll up from that end to encase and place seam-side down at one end of the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining 7 tortillas. Spoon the rest of the meat sauce over the top of the filled tortillas.

5 Scatter the ready-grated chilli cheese over the top and bake in the

oven for 20–25 mins until golden brown and bubbling at the edges. Serve immediately, topped with the pickled red onions, plus dollops of soured cream and a handful of salad leaves, if using.

Per 486g serving contains

Carne Rojo Malbec, £5.47*/75cl

COOK’S TIP

Make in a slow cooker with 200ml water for 4–5 hrs on high or 6–7 hrs on low.

BUDGET SAVVY

£1.40 PER SERVE

Cook once, eat twice

Chicken, ham & leek casserole

Love your leftovers and enjoy secondday deliciousness with this comfort food. Perfect for when it’s chilly.

Makes 8 portions | d

2 out of 5 of your 5-a-dayu

• 20g unsalted butter

• 2 tsp vegetable or olive oil

• 1kg chicken thigh fillets

• 300g gammon steaks, cut into 2cm chunks

• 500g leeks, trimmed, washed and cut into 2cm rounds

• 500g carrots, peeled and cut into 1cm rounds

• 3 tbsp plain flour

• 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

To serve

• mashed potato (optional)

• green veg (optional)

1 Add the butter and oil to a large casserole pan over a medium heat. Season the chicken and add ½ to the pan, frying for 2–3 mins each side, until golden. Repeat with the remaining chicken, adding a splash more oil if you need. Return the rest of the chicken with the gammon and veg. Sprinkle over the flour and crumbled stock

cube, stir through the Dijon mustard and 500ml water; season.

2 Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to medium-low, simmering gently for 20 mins, stirring occasionally. Uncover, increase the heat to medium-high again and cook for another 20–30 mins, stirring often, until the chicken is tender.

3 Season the casserole to taste, then serve with mash and greens, reserving 2–3 portions (400–600g) for a lasagne dinner on another night.

COOK’S TIP

Cheesy chicken, ham & spinach lasagne

Swap one classic for another with just a couple of store-cupboard ingredients, pasta and cheese.

Serves 4–6 | d

2 out of 5 of your 5-a-dayu

• 400–600g leftover Chicken, ham & leek casserole recipe (see left; about 2–3 portions)

• 2 x 480g jars Asda White Lasagne Sauce

• 350g frozen spinach, defrosted and drained well

• 12 dried lasagne sheets

• 200g pack Asda Grated Four Cheese Blend

• salad leaves, to serve (optional)

1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Add the casserole to a mixing bowl and shred large chunks of chicken with forks. Mix in about ½ a jar of the lasagne sauce.

2 First spread about ¼ of the remaining lasagne sauce into the base of a deep, medium-sized baking dish (at least 1.5l). Start layering; dot with ¹⁄3 of the casserole filling and ¹⁄3 of the spinach. Top with a single layer of lasagne sheets, up to 4, breaking them up to fill any gaps, as needed. Spread

WINE match

Le Manoir du Baron

Chardonnay, £5.14*/75cl THRIFTY

Assemble and chill the lasagne the day before. Add on 5–10 mins if cooking from fridgecold.

with another ¼ of the lasagne sauce, top with ¹⁄3 of the grated cheese. Repeat this process twice more so you have three layers of pasta in total, finishing with the remaining lasagne sauce and scattering over the cheese.

3 Bake the lasagne for 30–40 mins, until the top is golden brown and bubbling and the pasta is cooked. Let it sit for at least 5 mins before serving with the salad leaves, if using.

HELPING FOOD GO FURTHER Per 298g serving

Love your leftovers

Banoffee cake pudding

Enjoy weekend-worthy treats all week long with this budget-savvy bake – a clever twist on banoffee pie.

Makes 9 slices; 4 for dessert, plus 10 cake ‘bars’ leftover | V d

4 out of 5

• 100g unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing

• 150g dark brown sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 tbsp black treacle

• 3–4 medium over-ripe bananas (250–300g), mashed

• ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

• ½ lemon, juiced

• 225g plain flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 4 scoops Asda Really Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream, to serve (optional)

• Carnation Caramel, heated to serve (optional)

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Grease a 2lb/900g loaf tin with butter and line the base and ends with a long strip of baking paper.

2 Whisk the sugar, eggs and treacle into the melted butter in a large mixing bowl. Mix the banana with the bicarbonate of soda and lemon juice in another bowl, and then stir into the sugary mixture. Add the plain flour, baking powder and cinnamon, with a pinch of salt, and whisk in.

3 Transfer the batter into the cake tin. Bake for 50 mins–1 hr, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean (cover with foil after 40 mins

if it browns too quickly). Leave in the tin for 10 mins before cooling completely on a wire rack.

4 Cut the cake into 9 slices and enjoy 4 for pudding, topped with warm caramel sauce and scoops of vanilla ice cream, if you like.

5 Halve the remaining 5 slices to make 10 cake bars and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days (or freeze for up to 3 months).

COOK’S TIP

No brown bananas? Freeze yellow ones overnight, then defrost for instant squidge!

BUDGET SAVVY 23P PER SERVE

COOK’S TIP

Keep a lidded tub in the freezer to collect over-ripe berries in, adding them over a few weeks.

Zero-waste wonder

Fruit bowl brown betty

Using stale bread for crunch and past-its-best fruit in this American crumble is a really sweet way to save.

• 6–7 older apples, pears, plums or a mix (slightly shrivelled is fine)

• 110g sugar (any kind)

• 60g salted butter, plus 1 tbsp

• 2 tbsp cornflour

• ½ lemon, zested and juiced

• 400g past-their-best berries and grapes, see Cook’s tip (or use frozen)

• 175g stale bread, torn into pieces

• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon

• custard, cream or ice cream, to serve (optional)

1 Peel and core apples or pears and stone any plums you’re using. Roughly chop into small chunks and put in

a large microwave-proof bowl with 50g of the sugar, 1 tbsp butter, the cornflour and 2 tbsp lemon juice.

2 Cover with an upturned plate and microwave on high for 7 mins, stirring halfway. Stir in all the soft berries. Melt 60g butter in the microwave.

3 Whizz the bread to small pieces in a food processor (or finely chop by hand). Mix crumbs with the remaining sugar, the lemon zest, melted butter and the cinnamon. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4.

4 Add ½ the fruit to a medium-large baking dish, then scatter over a ¹⁄3 of

the crumbs. Spoon over the rest of the fruit and cover with the remaining crumbs; sprinkling over a little more sugar, if you like. Bake for 30–35 mins until the topping is brown and crisp, and fruit bubbling. Let it sit for 5 mins before serving with custard, cream or ice cream.

SpudS you’ll like

Find your new favourite potato side dish and make them the hero of your plate

PHOTOGRAPHS STUART WEST

Every dinner needs its stars so, step forward the humble spud. Whether you’re craving something indulgent or want a little midweek treat, our new range of ready-prepped potato dishes will make the perfect accompaniment. And forget the peeling and chopping,

and the fuss – we’ve taken care of the prep so you can spend more time relaxing. From chips and wedges to hasselbacks and roasties, just pop them in the oven for moreish flavour and crispiness with zero effort. Be the first to try our new-look spuds when they arrive in store in October. 2 3 1

Top piCkS

1. Asda Sweet Potato Fries, £1.98/300g

Crisp on the outside, sweet and tender on the inside. PERFECT FOR serving on the side of a stacked, veggie-loaded sandwich.

2. Exceptional by Asda Garlic & Parmesan Baby Potatoes, £2.47/400g

Soft and buttery potatoes boosted with Italianinspired flavours. PERFECT FOR honeyglazed pork and roasted veggies for a special, comfort food supper.

3. Exceptional by Asda Beef Dripping Maris Piper Roast Potatoes, £2.42/400g

Basted in beef fat for extra crunchiness and flavour. PERFECT FOR the ultimate Sunday roast dinner with chicken, veg and lashings of gravy.

4. Exceptional by Asda Wild Garlic, Butter & Herb Hasselback Potatoes, £2.47/450g

A delightfully crisp and flavourful exterior with a melt-in-the-mouth middle. PERFECT FOR steak night with a dollop of peppercorn sauce for a Friday treat.

5. Asda Smoked Paprika Wedges with Chipotle Mayo, £2.24/400g

Fluffy potato in a crunchy batter with a smoky kick, delicious dunked in this spicy dip. Totally moreish! PERFECT FOR plating up alongside your big-bite burger as a fiery side.

Kitchen TRICKSTREATS

Cheesecake ‘chicken’ nuggets with ‘BBQ’ sauce

Who will you prank with these frozen cheesecake bites coated in a crushed honey nut crunch crumb?

You’re in for a scarily good time with Food Editor Clare Knivett’s spooky recipes and tips – they’re wicked!

• 275g Asda Honey Nut Crunch

• 200g Asda Original Creamy Soft Cheese

• 20g icing sugar, sifted For the dipping sauce

• 2 tbsp Asda Seedless Raspberry Jam

• 2 tbsp Askey’s Treat! Chocolate Dessert Sauce

1 Place the cereal in a food processor and blitz to breadcrumb consistency, or place in a sealed sandwich bag and crush with a rolling pin. Pour 2⁄3 evenly onto a lipped, lined baking tray that will fit flat in your freezer and set aside.

2 In a mixing bowl combine the soft cheese and icing sugar, then add the mixture to a disposable piping bag. Snip off the tip to leave

a hole about 1cm wide, then pipe the mixture into nugget shapes on the crushed flakes leaving space between each one. Completely cover with the remaining cereal and freeze for 2 hrs.

3 When ready to serve, microwave the jam for 15 seconds on a medium heat, stir and combine with the chocolate sauce. Remove the nuggets from the freezer brushing off any excess cornflakes (keep leftovers in a sealed jar to sprinkle over porridge or yogurt) and serve with the dip. Eat within 30 mins of removing from the freezer to avoid them becoming too soft to handle. For longer freezing, transfer frozen nuggets to a freezer bag for up to 7 days.

OUR VERDICT

Prepare to be deceived! There ’s no chicken in these easy-to-make sweet treats, and the ‘BBQ ’ sauce is totally addictive. This ’ll certainly have the trick or treaters fooled.

PICK OF THE MONTH

GRISLY BEETROOT!

Fiendishly messy to prepare, wear rubber gloves to avoid a Halloween horror show. When using raw in recipes like our smoothie on p40, hold onto the stalks to peel the beetroot, then cut the stalks away. Or to cook, wrap the unpeeled, trimmed beets in foil and air-fry at 190ºC for 30–35 mins. When fork-soft, simply rub off the skins. Whizz one beetroot with a tub of houmous to make a scary dip.

Asda Sweet & Earthy Bunched Beetroot

Go all out for autumn vibes with seasonallyinspired dinnerware

Sip of the season Leaves, pumpkins and toadstools decorate your next brew in a glass cup.

Toadstool Tea Mug, £2

Bowled over Invite guests to take a crisp from our spine-tingling bowl – if they dare!

Skeleton Hand Bowl, £6 Sweet

Got a sweet tooth? Add max mouth appeal with a snappy-tastic, chocolatetopped biscuit, spread with something slightly salty. Chocoholic? Why not double up and pop a square of chocolate inside your marshmallow before toasting.

Give yours a cheesy makeover and make it savoury. For fire-free versions, arrange crackers in an air fryer basket, top with cheese, and cook for 2–3 mins at 190ºC, before adding chutney and a cracker lid. Scared of spillages? Halve your Babybels horizontally first.

Did you know Celebrate Apple Day, 21 October, with the UK’s favourite cooking apple: the Bramley. Grown here since 1809, the first tree still stands in Nottinghamshire! *

Pick a pot

A fun crock to keep your soups and stews hot and your table looking fancy. Pumpkin Serving Bowl, £12

Dark chocolate butter biscuit

Rosemary crackers

Caramel biscuit spread Dark chocolate butter biscuit

Marshmallow

Rosemary crackers

Onion chutney

Babybel

Salty

Dear Asda…

With our extensive Free From range covering everything from reliable basics to sweet treats, we’ve cooked up three impressive recipes to make sure no-one misses out

The dilemma

‘In store, you have a fairly large Free From section, which is great. However, I noticed in an older issue of your magazine that there was only one specific Free From recipe. Some of my friends are intolerant to wheat, gluten, cow’s milk, soya and yeast, while I am intolerant to only some of those, but also eggs. It got me thinking, with so many people now living with multiple food allergies and intolerances, in the future could Asda Magazine include recipes to inspire people who struggle to find new, exciting and compatible food that friends can eat together?’

Charlene, via email

You make a great point, Charlene! We’ve come up with a set of Free From recipes that we hope you and your friends find totally delicious.

Asda Magazine editor

RECIPES ANNIE RIGG PHOTOGRAPHS STUART WEST

COOK’S TIP

Perfect for grazing on the go – cut into snack-sized oaty bars and add to lunch boxes.

Baked blackberry & banana breakfast oats

Start your day with banana berry bliss in this faff-free brekkie loaded with crunch-tastic seeds.

• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted (or use sunflower oil)

• 125g frozen or fresh blackberries

1 Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas 5 and line a 20x25cm ovenproof tin with baking paper.

2 Mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, pinch of salt and seeds in a bowl.

3 In another bowl, mash the peeled banana until nearly smooth. Add the gluten-free/non-dairy milk, maple syrup, almond butter and melted coconut oil then mix together well.

4 Add the banana mixture to the oats and mix to thoroughly combine. Add the blackberries and scoop the mixture into the lined tin. Roughly spread level and bake for about 40 mins until golden.

5 Leave to cool and then slice. Serve with yogurt, extra fruit and a drizzle more maple syrup.

• 150g Free From by Asda Pure Porridge Oats

• 1 tsp Dr Oetker Gluten Free Baking Powder

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 25g pumpkin seeds

• 25g sunflower seeds

• 1 ripe banana

• 200ml gluten-free, non-dairy milk

• 4 tbsp maple syrup, plus extra for serving

• 1 tbsp almond butter (or other nut butter or tahini)

CHARLENE SAYS

‘This was a super simple recipe! My coeliac sister was very impressed with this. I’m not a big oat or banana fan but it’s amazing how this combo made this a surprisingly tasty dish, as a sweet treat.’

Salami, pepper & olive pizza

It’s pizza all round with this incredible gluten- and dairy-free dough, which bakes into a fantastically fluffy crust.

Serves 4 (makes 2 pizzas)

For the base

• 400g Asda Free From Gluten Plain Flour, plus extra for rolling out

• 7g sachet Bake by Asda Easy Bake Yeast

• 1½ tsp FREEE by Doves Farm Gluten Free Xanthan Gum

• 1 tsp Dr. Oetker Gluten Free Baking Powder

• 1 tsp caster sugar

• 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing

• 1 tsp wine or cider vinegar

For the toppings

• 100g OMV! Deliciously Vegan by Asda Grilled Red Pepper Pesto

• 75g Asda Free From Grated Mozzarella Alternative

• ½ x 90g pack Exceptional by Asda Dry Cured Milano Salami, slices halved

• about 160g cherry tomatoes, halved

• 50g Asda Marinated Garlic & Herb Olives, halved

• 20g wild rocket

1 About 3 hrs before you want to eat, start to make the pizza base dough. Combine the flour, yeast, xanthan gum, baking powder, sugar and ½ tsp salt in a large mixing bowl.

2 Add 250ml warm water, the olive oil and vinegar then, using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, beat well for 2 mins to thoroughly combine. The mixture will not look like regular pizza dough at this stage but more like mashed potato. Cover the bowl with clingfilm or a clean tea towel and leave to prove at room temperature for about 1 hr until doubled in size.

3 Cover 2 large baking sheets with baking paper and lightly dust with flour. Halve the dough and, using lightly-floured hands, shape each piece into a ball. Place one ball on each lined baking sheet and use your hands to flatten the dough into a roughly 25cm round base. Loosely cover both pizza bases with clingfilm and leave for 40–60 mins until puffy.

4 Heat the oven to 220°C–230°C/ 200°C–210° fan/gas 7–8. Spread ½ of the pesto onto the middle of each pizza leaving a 1–2cm border, brush the border lightly with extra oil. Scatter the pizzas with 2⁄3 of the grated mozzarella, then arrange the salami, tomatoes and olives on top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

5 Bake the pizzas for about 20 mins until the bases are golden and crisp and the toppings bubbling. Scatter with rocket as you serve.

Per 248g serving contains

CHARLENE SAYS

‘I was surprised at just how thick and fluffy the pizza base turned out – it was delicious – and what a great choice of toppings. Pizza’s not something I usually go for but I’d definitely make this again.’

Freeze rolled-out bases on a lined sheet, then wrap. To cook, thaw, wait 30 mins then bake.

Chocolate selfsaucing pudding

Spoons at the ready! A rich pud with a silky sauce – everyone can enjoy this indulgent crowd-pleaser.

• 175g light brown soft sugar

• 150g Asda Free From Gluten Plain Flour

• 50g ground almonds

• 40g cocoa

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp FREEE by Doves Farm Gluten Free Xanthan Gum

• 150ml gluten free, non-dairy milk

• 100ml sunflower or vegetable oil

• 1 tsp cider vinegar

• 1 dairy free cream or yogurt alternative, to serve (optional)

For the sauce

• 75g light brown soft sugar

• 20g cocoa

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. To make the pudding, sift the sugar, flour, ground almonds, cocoa, baking powder, xanthan gum and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl and mix to combine.

2 Heat the non-dairy milk until hot but not boiling, either in a heatproof jug in the microwave or in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Remove from the heat and add the oil and vinegar. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix using a whisk and then a rubber spatula until smooth and thoroughly combined. Scoop the mixture into a 20x25cm ovenproof dish and spread level. Boil a full kettle of water.

3 For the sauce, combine the sugar and cocoa and scatter over the top of the pudding. Spoon 125ml just-boiled water over the top to cover.

4 Place the dish in a large roasting tin and pour boiling water into the tin around the dish to come halfway up the sides of the dish. Place in the oven and bake for 45 mins until the pudding has risen and is puffy.

5 Remove from the tin and leave to rest for about 4 mins before serving.

CHARLENE SAYS

‘This is another easy recipe, and quick to whip up if you’re having a sweet tooth moment. I’d absolutely serve up this pudding at a dinner party. It was so moreish!’

Do you have any kitchen dilemmas or difficulties of your own? We want to help. Write to us with your requests to have your foodie problems solved in the mag with your own set of delicious recipes. Email us at asdamagazineeditor@asda.uk.

Malbec Unc ORKED…

It’s the UK’s most popular vin rouge^, so Asda’s resident expert Clive Donaldson explains why malbec is such a favourite

PHOTOGRAPH STEVE SAYERS

Full bodied, smooth and fruity, malbec is a classic partner to red-meat dishes – juicy steaks or big-bite burgers – but can also be just sipped on its own with friends. It’s robust, versatile and extremely drinkable.

Today, the wine is best known for its versions from Mendoza in Argentina, but originally it was grown in Cahors, in France’s southwest. From there it travelled, downstream to Bordeaux, then on to Chile and Argentina with Michel Pouget in 1853, who was asked to boost the quality of the local wine production. This new home was in the dry, sunny climate around Mendoza, nestled up against the Andes mountains.

The wines are deeply coloured with flavours of plum, blueberries, prunes and chocolate. Smoother than cabernet sauvignons, they have more body than merlot and entry-level wines display juicy, dark fruit flavours that are very easy to drink on their own. Versions from Cahors are more savoury and firm, ideal with aged steak, while Argentinian wines are fullbodied, fruity and rich, with the top wines often aged in French oak barrels making them smoother with hints of vanilla and spice. The Uco Valley, a cooler region of Mendoza, produces the best-quality wines, adding a touch of elegance and finesse to these big, intense reds.

Clive Donaldson studied winemaking in Australia and has worked in all areas of the drinks industry. His skills include hand-selecting fine varieties and building best-selling brands. He sources top-class bespoke labels for us.

Bargain bottle

Le Manoir du Baron Malbec, £5.14*

This great-value Malbec offers intense plum and blueberry fruit flavours. Perfect on its own, it also goes well with grilled meat or tomato-based pasta dishes.

Mid-price marvel

Exceptional by Asda Cahors Malbec, £7.47*/75cl

One of the more robust styles of Malbec, this has lots of plum and berry flavours but is firmer and ideal with red meat.

Crafted in the premium Uco Valley and aged in French oak barrels, this smooth red is perfect for impressing guests. NEW in store

Top-tier treat

Extra Special Uco Valley Malbec, £9.77*/75cl

Asda’s wine department smashed it at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards to become the UK’s most awarded supermarket^. So if you’re searching for a special selection of wines to choose from to share or sample this autumn, look out for the gold- and

BEsT OF THE REsT RED

silver-medal winning vintages in our aisles. You’ll find a stunning selection of quality products and we’ve chosen to highlight a few of our faves here in the Red, White, Bubbles and Fortified Wine categories. Have a look and see what grabs your fancy – you’ll find great prices and top-of-the-range winners wherever you look...

s Lush, velvety winner

Extra Special Amarone della Valpolicella, £19.97*/75cl

Super-dried grapes bring on the intensity so enjoy a deep core of ripe dark berries, chocolate and spices. Textured and mellow, this luxury buy has a lingering aftertaste.

Pair with: Ragu and pasta.

A glass of full-bodied red wine is the tipple to reach for as autumn arrives, and we move into the winter months. Whether you appreciate red fruitiness, dark berry ripeness, chocolatey undertones or a spicy kick, we’ve chosen some very quaffable contenders for you to consider for your table.

Full-bodied flavours

Extra Special Marques Del Norte Rioja Reserva, £8.07*/75cl

This robust Reserva is matured for at least three years to create a plush and complex wine. Your palate will tingle with notes of blackberries, dark plums, mocha, oak spices, and dark chocolate.

Pair with: Rack of lamb. s

Great-value buy

Extra Special Dão, £6.47*/75cl

Hailing from northern Portugal, the Jaen grape is blended with Portugal’s star grape, Touriga Nacional, to make this medium-bodied, bold red with dark fruit notes and a touch of spice. An affordable bottle that doesn’t compromise taste. Pair with: Hearty stew.

s Bold berries

Exceptional Great Western Shiraz, £7.98*/75cl

The cooler climate in Victoria, Australia, gives intensely fruity blueberry and blackberry flavoured wines with a touch of sweet spice. It’s a great price for what is sure to become your favourite Shiraz. Pair with: or ribs.

A smooth pour

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Exceptional Côte de Beaune Villages, £14.48*/75cl Gold-medal quality for under £15 a bottle – this is Pinot Noir perfection. Lap up a freshness and zing of cherry and raspberries, with a hint of truffle, too, in a silky-smooth well-balanced red. Pair with: Earthy mushroom risotto.

s Crisp and zesty

Extra Special Gavi di Gavi, £10.27*/75cl

A jewel of a pale yellow white that is an exclusive blend. It’s layered and textured with delicate aromas of citrus and pear and peach fruit and has a crisp, salty, long finish. Pair with: Baked salmon.

WHITE

Moving from mellow to crisp and cool, our selection of white wines contains some classics with star quality as well as some bargains that would be perfect for supper with a girlfriend or bigger gatherings. Fruity flavours are lighter – more gooseberry, citrus and peach. Serve up well chilled with nibbles or fish dishes.

s Top-of-the-range

Extra Special Châteauneuf-duPape Blanc, £23.98*/75cl

Richness combines with freshness and an elegant mineral nose. Notes of citrus, white flowers and peach will keep you sipping. Pair with: Vegetable tart.

sTropical tang

Exceptional South African Sauvignon Blanc, £6.42*/75cl

From South Africa, a high-quality wine where gooseberries, passion fruit and lemongrass flavours are followed by a lingering, zesty finish. Pair with: Tangy goat’s cheese.

s Beautifully balanced

Exceptional White Burgundy, £11.13*/75cl Burgundy is the home of Chardonnay and here creamy, peachy unoaked chardonnay is combined with nutty and spicy barrel-matured wine. Pair with: Creamy pasta.

BUBBLES

Traditionally the drink of celebration, raising a glass of fizz – whether vintage or not – has become increasingly popular in recent years. Thank goodness we have a sparkling selection on offer for all budgets and tastes…

Special

occasion

Extra Special Vintage Champagne Brut, £27.98*/75cl Vintage champagne is more expensive than non-vintage champagne, but it is sensational, with the finest bubbles, aromas of bread crust and honey, toasty red apple and citrus flavours, and a long biscuity finish. Pair with: Smoked salmon.

FORTIFIED WINE

A glass of fortified wine –like port, sherry or madeira – makes a marvellous aperitif, match for dessert or treat for when relaxing after a big meal. We’ve chosen a special bottle to recommend as a highlight to a memorable feast…

After dinner treat

Extra Special LBV Port, £11.97*/75cl

This decadent Late Bottled Vintage Port is packed with rich flavours – think plums, violets and baked fruit along with complex sweet spices and fresh maraschino cherries on a very long finish. Pair with: Blue cheeses – Stilton or Danish Blue.

Fully

LOADED

Our foolproof guide will help you master the baked potato for the tasty tea-time treat of your dreams. Plus, three gamechanging toppings for you to try

RECIPES MARINA FILLIPELLI PHOTOGRAPHS

MELISSA REYNOLDS-JAMES

Perfect jacket potatoes

Achieve spud-tacular results – soft, fluffy insides and crisped-up skin –no matter which appliance you use.

Makes 4 |

• 4 large loose white baking potatoes, about 330g–350g each

• 1 tsp vegetable oil

Air fryer Rub the potatoes with the oil and season with salt. Air fry for 45–50 mins at 180°C until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Microwave & oven combo

Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7. Prick the potatoes with a fork and place on a plate. Microwave on high (800W) for 7 mins, flip them over and repeat for another 7 mins. Turn them over again and cook for 3 mins on each side, or until a skewer slides easily into the centre of a potato and the skin looks wrinkled. When the spuds are cool enough to handle, rub the skins with the oil and season with salt. Bake the potatoes in the oven for 15 mins to crisp up the skin.

Oven Preheat the oven to 220°C /200°C fan/gas 7. Rub the potatoes with the oil and season with salt. Bake for 20 mins, then turn the oven down to 190°C/170°C fan/gas 5 and bake the spuds for 1 hr more until the skins go gorgeously golden and the insides are cooked through.

Per 263g serving contains

WINE match

Kakapo New Zealand White, £6.47*/75cl

Burger loaded spuds

Beef up your jacket with this treat night extravaganza with Americanstyle cheese and tonnes of sauce.

Serves 4

2 out of 5

• 4 large loose white baking potatoes, about 330g–350g each

• 3 tsp vegetable oil

• 1 red onion, finely chopped

• 500g Asda Flavourful Lean Beef Steak Mince

• 1 tbsp Asda Extra Special Beef

Gravy Granules

• 8 Asda Cheesy Slices

• 2–3 Asda Pickled Baby Gherkins, chopped To serve

• ketchup (optional)

• classic yellow mustard (optional)

1 Cook the potatoes according to instructions on p74. Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp oil in a frying pan over a medium-low heat. Tip in most of the chopped onions and cook for 5 mins until beginning to soften. Increase the heat to high, add the beef, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring regularly for 10 mins,

until browned, then add the gravy granules and 2 tbsp water. Keep warm over a low heat while the potatoes finish cooking.

2 Cut a cross into the top of each potato, squeeze the sides to open and fluff up the insides with a fork. Top each spud with 2 cheesy slices, followed by the beef, then scatter with the chopped gherkins and reserved onions. Finish with a generous drizzle of ketchup and mustard, if you like.

Per 462g serving contains

Chicken tikka jackets

Spice up your jacket topping with this curry night combo, just the ticket for a midweek fakeaway vibe.

HANDS ON 20 mins HANDS OFF 10 mins

Serves 4 | EF FAFF FACTOR

2 out of 5 of your 5-a-dayu

• 650g pack Asda Tender Diced

Chicken Breast

• 3 tbsp natural yogurt

• 200g jar tikka masala curry paste

• 4 large loose white baking potatoes, about 330g–350g each

• 1 tsp vegetable oil, plus 1 tbsp

• 500g Asda Passata

To serve

• 3 tbsp Asda Raita (optional)

• 3 tbsp mango chutney

• 8 Asda Mini Poppadoms

• a few coriander leaves (optional)

1 In a bowl, add the diced chicken and stir in 1 tbsp yogurt and 3 tbsp curry paste, then season with salt. Leave to marinate while you cook the potatoes according to p74.

2 When the potatoes are almost cooked, heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over a high heat and fry the chicken for 3–4 mins, until browned.

3 Add the remaining curry paste and

fry, stirring for 2 mins. Stir in the passata, 2 tbsp yogurt and 100ml water. Simmer for 10 mins until cooked through.

4 Cut a cross on top of each potato, squeeze the sides to open and fluff up with a fork. Top with the curry, followed by raita (if using, or extra yogurt) and mango chutney. Finish with a scattering of crushed poppadoms and coriander leaves.

COOK’S TIP

Swap in king prawns or make a veggie version with cauliflower and chickpeas.

Fish fingerstacked jackets

These freezer family faves combine with a cheat’s parsley sauce for a fun take on the fish-pie classic.

Serves 4 |

2 out of 5 of your 5-a-dayu

• 4 large loose white baking potatoes, about 330g–350g each

• 1 tsp vegetable oil

• 8 Asda Flaky Cod Fish Fingers (frozen)

COOK’S TIP

Sprinkle in a little English mustard powder to give your cheesy sauce a taste tang.

• 200g Asda Frozen for Freshness Garden Peas

• 150g Asda Frozen for Freshness Sweetcorn

• 20g salted butter

• 300ml semi-skimmed milk

• 5 tbsp Asda Parsley Sauce Mix

• 75g Asda British Half Fat Mature Cheddar Cheese, grated

1 To cook the jackets, see p74. About 15 mins before the potatoes are ready, cook the fish fingers according to pack instructions. Tip the peas and sweetcorn into a small pan of boiling water and cook for 2 mins. Drain,

return to the pan and stir in the butter.

2 For the sauce, heat the milk in a small pan until steaming hot, then add the parsley sauce mix and grated cheese, stirring until thickened.

3 Cut a cross on top of each potato, squeeze the sides to open and fluff up with a fork. Top each with cheesy parsley sauce, the buttered vegetables and the fish fingers.

PILE ON THE VEG!

Let’s make healthy eating simple – the Eat Well Guide* says a third of a balanced diet should come from vegetables or fruit

Life is all about balance, so it ’ s important to have the correct proportions of starchy whole grain carbohydrates (like bread, pasta or rice), dairy or fortified alternatives, and protein (such as meat, fish or legumes), alongside a small amount of unsaturated oils and spreads.

But if you’re picturing a meal of grilled chicken, boiled wholegrain rice, and steamed broccoli, think again! Eating healthily doesn’t have to be boring. Our roasted five-vegetable batch base is a simple and delicious way to enhance the flavour of your midweek meals without any hassle. Mix it up a bit so you get a variety of vegetables each week – check out what ’s in season for some mealtime inspiration.

Healthy eating isn’t always easy, but we’ve made it simple for you with our Live Better icon. Look out for the icon on Asda products in store or online and you’ll know you’ve made a healthier choice.

5 EASY STEPS TO 5-A-DAY

Prep chunks of sweet potatoes (unpeeled for extra flavour), mixed peppers, courgette and red onion wedges. Toss with cherry tomatoes, a little olive oil and seasoning and roast until tender, then use as your tasty-veg base throughout the week.

1 Traybake veggie fajitas Roast proteinpacked chickpeas ^ with flavourful fajita seasoning, then wrap and roll with the veg and wholemeal wraps.

2 Fruity chicken

couscous Mix the roasted veg with couscous, ready-roasted chicken pieces, dried cranberries and a splash of orange juice.

3 Med-veg toast topper

Spread toasted Asda Exceptional Wholemeal & Rye Farmhouse Loaf slices with red pesto, top with the roasted vegetables mix and halved boiled eggs.

4 Loaded Bolognese

Brown turkey mince with garlic, add passata and the roast veg mix to simmer. Eat with wholemeal spaghetti.

5 Hot honey salmon bowl Arrange veg, straight-to-wok wholewheat noodles and cooked salmon fillets in a bowl. Drizzle with Asda Sweet & Spicy Hot Honey Style Dressing.

Bonus! B oost the veg in classic dishes like chilli con carne (pack with peppers), a Bolognese (add sliced mushrooms), or a creamy pasta bake (frozen veg will defrost as it bakes).

Get the look

The latest home and fashion trends have officially landed

Bathtime chills

This Halloween, creep it clean with the boo-tiful new bathroom range from George. Wrap up little ones like ghosties in ghoul and pumpkinpatterned towels, which come in hand- and bathsizes. And dare them to stand on the bubble broth mat – but don’t get caught in the cobweb mat. Taking a bath just got so fun it’s frightening! Ghost Hand Towel, £4; Ghost Bath Sheet, £10; Pumpkin Faces Hand Towel, £4; Pumpkin Faces Bath Sheet, £10; Spiders Web Bath Mat, £10; Ghost Bath Mat, £10.

Little

flower

A snug two-piece with cutsie collar for tiny tots. Floral Knit Jumper Set, (0 months–2 years), £12

Delightful dining

It’s all about elegant eating with Stacey’s beautiful new dinner service. Stacey Vintage Rose Dinner Plate, £4

Plush pink

Perfect for fundraising events or just everyday play! BBC Children in Need Blush Bear Ears*, £4.50

Retro vibe

Get two trends in one with this doubly stylish burgundy slogan top. New York Zip Sweater, £17

Growing pains

Hunker down to read a compelling and gripping family drama. The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell, £5.48

THE

Cowgirl cute

Little boots with a smokin’ pattern to wear down on the ranch. Western Cow Boot (sizes 3–9), £22

Classy comfort

This goes-with-just-about-any-sofa accessory will boost your room. Large Green Striped Cushion, £10

Petal power

Enjoy all of the scent and none of the dropped petals with this posy. Florals in Perfume Vase, £6

Mug hug

Keep your drinking chocolate hot and steamy with a darling little lid. Acorn Mug with Lid, £4

Wave hello

TREND

Luxe sway

The coolest of on-trend handbags to get swishy with on a night out. Fringe Cross-Body Bag, £18

Fairest frame of all

Scalloped edges give this mirror a soft edge frame and a pretty finish. Green Floral Wooden Mirror, £30

Makeup that lasts

Cocoon yourself in a fuchsia pink scarf that’ll brighten up any autumn day. Scallop Knit Scarf, £12.50

Keep your ‘face’ in place all day long with… Maybelline Grippy Serum Makeup Primer 30ml, 2 for £15.98

In a lather

This subtle take on a Halloween theme for the bathroom is so chic! Stacked Pumpkins Soap Dispenser, £5

Guinea pigs a go-go!

Adorable, snuggly, cuddly warmness – it’s a winner! Green Guinea Pig Embroidered Hot Water Bottle, £7

A wedding to remember

Spices and smiles in a romantic tale set at Christmastime. The Ginger Bread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore*, £5.48

HOUsE OF HORRORs!

From petrifying tableware to dramatic decorations, cast a spooky spell and fill your rooms with haunted-houseworthy, spine-chilling touches

Magic potion

Kids will go batty for these thirst-quenchers. Plastic Tumbler, £1.48

Ghostly grip Gruesome glasses that just won’t let go.

Skeleton Hand: Cocktail Shaker, £3, Tumbler, £1.50, Goblet, £2, Prosecco Flute, £2

Monster munch

Crunch your way through a scary film. Movie Night Kit, £5

Creepy ‘candle’

Dim the lights and create atmosphere. Dripping Candle, £7

Boo bash

Give guests a fright with ghostie party tableware.

Paper Plates, £1

Scary mantel

Ghostly gourds will make you shiver. Pumpkin Garland, £15

Mists of time

See into the future with our spooky orb. Crystal Ball, £15

FIND OUR SELECTION IN STORE IN THE HALLOWEEN AISLE*

Skeleton chic Spook the neighbours with this bony fella. Black Skeleton, £12

Deadly stare

Blood-red eyes that glow in the dark. Animated Skeleton Animals, £8

DECORATE YOUR HOME FOR HALLOWEEN

Creepy clown

Shock trick or treaters with this mean menace.

Clown Greeter, £15

Pumpkin panic

These smiling lanterns can be set out every year.

Flocked Pumpkin, £10

Get your little pumpkins Halloween-ready with shockingly cute pj sets that will make you scream (with delight!)

Boo! it’s bedtime

Little terrors

Let the Halloween fun continue with themed pjs and mystic moon throws, as you tuck your pumpkins into bed.

OPPOSITE PAGE Family Ghost pjs: Kids (from 18 months to 10 years), £8/£10; Women’s pjs (sizes 6–22), £22

THIS PAGE Family Pumpkin Trad pjs* (from 18 months to 14 years), £9/£11

KIDS ’ FASHION HALLOWEEN

OPPOSITE PAGE Kids Halloween Guinea Pig pjs* (5–14 years), £7/£9

LEFT Pumpkin Picker Sweater (from 1–10 years), £5/£6/£7

BELOW Sibling Ghost pjs* (from 18 months to 8 years): Blue £7/£9, Pink £7/£9

Get snuggly

Guinea pigs love Halloween too! The fun carries on at bedtime with a warm and cosy pj set to make the kids feel cute and cuddly.

AUTUMN STYLES UNLOCKED

The new season’s looks have landed… but which will you choose?

Back to burgundy

The colour trend of the season, rich redwine tones will be popping up at every turn, from our super-chic ballet pumps all the way to our fabulous faux fur jacket . The secret to styling this shade is simple – pair it with neutrals like grey, cream and camel, or for a look that’s oh-so 2025, go for top-to-toe burgundy.

Short Faux Fur Jacket (sizes XS–3XL), £45

Burgundy Knit Jumper (sizes XS –XXL), £15; Burgundy Pinstripe Wide Leg Trousers (sizes 6–24), £16 ; Leopard Western Boot (sizes 3–9), £22

Flannel Wide Leg Trousers (sizes 6–24), £18

V-Cut Ballet Shoe (sizes 3–9), £14

Striped Popover (sizes 8–24), £16

Indulge your dark side

Denim never really goes out of style, but this season the wardrobe staple will be going dark with indigos and midnight blues taking the place of summer’s ultra-light denim washes. When combined with softer textures, such as chunky knits or fairisle, this new shade brings sophistication without the stuffiness. For a more casual look, mid-washes are still your friend, so don’t miss gems such as our V-Front Pinny dress (pictured right).

Rinse Wash Wide Jeans (sizes 8–24), £24

V-Front Pinny (sizes 8–24), £20

Striped Smock Dress (sizes 8–24), £20

Cream Cable Jumper (sizes XS–2XL), £22

Collarless Jacket (sizes 8–24), £22

Check Floral Mix Dress (sizes 8–24), £26

Check Belted Dress (sizes 8–24), £24

Check Knitted Top (sizes XS–XXL), £18

Check Shirred Midi Dress (sizes 8–24), £22

Check mate!

Plaid is a major look for autumn 2025 and however it comes – whether it’s in a heritage weave or a more modern, enlarged motif – we are here for it Be sure to nod to ’90s grunge with our Check Shirred Midi Dress, ankle socks and chunky boots, or smarten things up with our buttoned-up collared Check Belted Dress styled with a long wannabe-wax jacket

Grab your coat…

Outerwear doesn’t have to be purely practical – extend your autumn aesthetic with our fab new looks. This season’s jacket trends mix classic and contemporary styling with a gorgeous blend of textures for a truly modern take. Look out for shirling detail, corduroy collars and cropped bomber-style lengths. Suede and leather are here to stay while waxed finishes are both functional and classy.

Burgundy Jacket (sizes X S–3XL), £38

XS–3XL), £38

Khaki Waterproof Coat (sizes XS–3XL), £48

XS–3XL), £40

Soho Jumper (sizes XS–XXL), £20; Coated Wide Leg Trousers (sizes 8R–24R), £22

Make a statement

This season, knitwear takes a bold turn with large slogans, striking typography, and eyecatching designs. The trend is all about exaggerated and oversized pieces, including the jumper itself, for a wonderfully relaxed fit that allows for layering on chilly days. It’s the perfect choice for when you want to be comfortable but still get noticed. Pair yours with fitted bottoms, such as skinny jeans or tailored skirts, or tuck it into higher-waistlines for a more cinched look.

1978 Jumper (sizes XS–XXL), £20

Latte Jumper* (sizes XS–XXL), £20

CPH Jumper (sizes XS–XXL), £20

ADVENTURES IN STYLE

We’ve fallen for these laid-back looks this autumn, and so will the kids, when they see that keeping warm doesn’t mean they’ll lose their cool

Denim

years), £12/£14/£16,

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Dress (3–14

Suede Mule (sizes 10–5), £16/£18/£20

Textured Novelty Set (1–8 years), £14/£16/£18

Denim Jacket (1–8 years, part of a 3-piece set not pictured), £20/£22/£24; Tan Moccasin Boot (sizes infant 4–12), £18/£20

Play with fashion

Enjoy your favourite alien, Stitch, on this starry T-shirt and wear with matching Lilo & Stitch blue denim jeans. A pink ribbed beanie completes the look for days out in town or just hanging with friends.

THIS PAGE Textured Novelty Set (1–8 years), £14/£16/£18; Denim Jacket (1–8 years, part of a 3-piece set not pictured), £20/£22/£24; Tan Moccasin Boot (sizes infant 4–12), £18/£20; Pink Hat, Scarf and Glove Set (scarf and gloves not pictured), £7; Star Stitch T-Shirt (sizes 3–14 years), £7/£8/£9; Stitch Bow Jeans (3–14 years), £14/£16/£18

RIGHT 1980 V-neck Sweater Set, (3–14 years)

£16/£18/£20; Bow Collegiate Sweater Top (0–10 years), £7/£8/£9; Floral Cord Dress (0–10 years), £12/£14/£16 BELOW Wild West Hoody (1–8 years), £7/£8/£9; Waxed Jacket (1–8 years), £18/£20/£22; Plain Hoody Jogging Set (3–14 years), £16/£18/£20

Runaway pieces

Before they tear off outdoors, wrap little ones up in a snuggly borg fleece on days when it’s not quite coat weather. They’ll want to wear this vibrant top again and again.

LEFT TO RIGHT

Khaki Hat (2-pack black and khaki, 1–12 years), £5; Value Skeleton Motorbike Tee, (3–14 years), £3.25/£3.75/£4.25; Woven Navy Cargo Trousers (3–14 years), £10/£12/£14; Cherry Borg Embroidered Coat (1–8 years), £16/£18/£20; Patterned Borg Jumper (1–8 years), £8/£9/£10; Girls League Crew Neck Sweatshirt (3–14 years), £8/£9/£10; Grey Cardigan (3–14 years), £12/£14/£16; Pocket Wide Leg Jeans (3–14 years), £12/£14/£16; Suede Mule (sizes 10–5), £16/£18/£20

TOUCHYFEELY

Mix and match different fabrics, textures and shapes to create an eclectic look for your sofa.

Autumn

revival

Add new-season touches to your home with earthy hues, natural mood-enhancing colours and textures. Then cosy up with a cuppa

LEFT Textured Square Cushion, £12; Fancy a Brew Gingham Cushion, £10; Toadstool Boucle Cushion, £10; 3D Shaped

Toadstool Cushion, £10; Brushed Tassel Check Cushion, £10; Red/ Pink Striped Mug, £2

RIGHT Textured Square

Cushion, £10; Toadstool Boucle Cushion, £10; Check Jug Vase, £12; Core Taper Candle Soft Eucalyptus 2-pack, £1.50; Tall Red Candlestick, £5; Small Red Candlestick, £4; Red and Pink Striped Mug, £2

BELOW; All in One 28cm Pan, £40; All in One 18cm Saucepan, £20; All in One 28cm Stockpot, £38; All in One Grill Pan & Roaster, £20

Comfort… and joy

Autumn is the ultimate snuggle season and while there’s still time to enjoy the great outdoors in the last of the Indian-summer sun, you can also prepare for the misty months ahead by bringing the beauty of the outside world into your home. Combine cushions in earthy green tones with frill-edged jumbo gingham prints, and pop a squishy toadstool onto the sofa for an immediate personality lift. In the kitchen, think harvest festival vibes with a gorgeously stylish set of sage-green cookware. Lastly, plant up little pots with fresh herbs, and your scene is set.

Relax… and bloom

Hark back to the punchy prints of yesteryear with this nostalgic bedroom collection. Featuring mossy greens, burnt oranges and gentle reds, we’ve drawn our inspiration from the colour combos of times gone by. So, even if you’re not able to be out in the garden gathering cut flowers or trugs of tomatoes at this time of year, you can fill your home with nature’s bounty thanks to our sunset-orange and flavourful tomatopatterned bed linen. Give the bathroom a fresh-as-adaisy new look with stylised mustard-yellow florals as dispensers and on patterns for bath towels.

LEFT Yellow Flower Hand Towel, £4; Yellow Flower Bath Sheet, £10; Flower Dispenser, £6; Flower Tumbler, £5; Bamboo Functional Bath Tray, £16

RIGHT Tomatoes Duvet Cover Set: Single, £10, Double, £12 , King, £14, Superking, £16; Boucle Grid Cushion, £12; Primary Stripe Knitted Throw, £20; Gold Mushroom Lamp, £18

BELOW Retro Floral Duvet Cover Set: Single, £10, Double, £12 , King, £14, Superking, £16; Velvet Flower Cushion, £12; Embroidered Sunflower Stripe Cushion, £10; Wooden Mushrooms 3-pack, £12; Wood Wavy Frame, £6

YOUR sweet HOME

Keep it fun and keep it fabulous with our chic Parisian-inspired collection, just what you want to see you through autumn – ooh la la!

COMING SOON!

Treats for tea

Finery and a sense of playfulness are combined in this collection, to create an irresistible look for any home. If you’ve been longing for some pretty touches for the table, this sweet collection is for you. Arrange biscuit-style coasters and serve guests a dinner to remember on wavyedged crockery with dotty glasses for added sparkle.

LEFT Green Scallop Dinner Plate, £3.50; Green Scallop Side Plate, £3.50; Green Scallop Pasta Bowl, £3.50; Metal Bow Candleholder, £3; Gold Dot Champagne Glass, 2-pack, £8; Rib Mixer Glass 4-pack, £10; Corkback Placemats & Coasters 8-piece, £5; Kent Brushed Gold Cutlery Set 16-piece, £4 ABOVE Pink/Green Cup & Saucer Set 2-piece, £10; Green Scallop Side Plate, £3.50; Scallop Plates 4-pack, £12; Metal Bow Candleholder, £3; Biscuit Coaster Set 4-pack, £6

Cosy plush

Want to switch things up a bit and bring different hues into your home? Think pink for a softer colour scheme with gorgeous mix-and-match cushions for the bed and sofa. Hearts and bows make pretty feminine touches, while scalloped edges give bedside tables a gentle feel. All it takes is a couple of new pieces to give your home a refresh.

STYLE HINT

Scatter cushions are the quickest way to give your living room the illusion of a new look and feel.

Gold Metal Side Table with Marble Top, £28; Green Cup and Saucer Set, £10; ‘Love You, Bye’ Heart Cushion, £8; Bow Boucle Cushion, £10; Striped Brushed Pink Cushion, £12

ABOVE Pink Scallop Table, £25; Wood Bobbin Table Lamp, £15; Curation Stamp Flower Cushion , £12; Bow Harlequin Cushion, £12; Cake Shaped Cushion, £12; ‘ Love Me’ Heart Shaped Cushion, £9; Painted Bows Duvet Cover Set: Single, £10, Double, £12 , King, £14, Superking, £16; Pink Cup and Saucer Set, £10; Scallop Tray with Green Trim, £8; Cream Boucle Hall Bench, £45

LEFT Gold Taper Candle Holder Small, £3; Gold Taper Candle Holder Large, £4; Dark Pink Rib Glass Vase, £8; Storage Books Set of 2, £7; Bow Detail Vase, £14; White Scallop Desk with Drawers, £90

Mint moment

The fun needn’t stop at the bathroom door. Our macaron toothbrush holder and soap dispenser in delicious pastels will look oh-so sweet perched up on the shelf. Continuing the colour theme, match with a set of towels in peppermint green and candy pink pastel tones. For homespun styling, choose towels in various patterns, featuring gorgeous bows, dots, stripes, and scallop shapes that complement each other and brighten up your space. Opt for shades and patterns that go with just about any existing colour scheme to bring a fresh feel to the space.

LEFT Confetti Glass Tumbler, £7; Pink Diagonal Stripe Hand Towel, £4, Bath Towel £7, Bath Sheet £10; Green Fan Hand Towel £4, Bath Towel £7, Bath Sheet £10; Green Spot Hand Towel £4, Bath Towel £7, Bath Sheet £10; Bow Hand Towel £4, Bath Towel £7, Bath Sheet £10

BELOW Macarons Soap Dispenser, £6; Macarons Tumbler, £5; Bamboo Functional Bath Tray, £9; Green Bows Shower Curtain, £6

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Over to you

Feel all the feels with us this

Get ticklish!

Singer Paloma Faith has joined forces with Asda and the Tickled Pink campaign to design this eye-catching T-shirt for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Not only will you have fun wearing our cheeky tee, you’ll also be helping breast cancer charities Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! by raising money for treatments, education and support. Tickled Pink T-shirt, £8*; Tickled Pink Slippers (sizes 3–4, 5–6, 7–8), £12

JUST TO

say…

We always love to hear what you’ve been cooking up at home, so why not write in to share your kitchen wins with us?

Recipes to the rescue

I’ve made so many recipes from your Spring 2025 edition. I vowed never to become boring or predictable when it came to cooking, as I grew up with the same meals every week. I usually spend a lot of time researching recipes and finding ingredients, but Asda saved the day with this issue, as I started 12-hour shifts this month and I didn’t have much time. We made the Parma ham, chicken and creamy potato traybake, saucy tomato pasta with salami, cheat’s chicken parmigiana and one of my favourites, Turkish egg and tapenade flatbread [pictured]. Buying all the ingredients online and having them delivered was great! Emma, via email

Me and my twin sister, Tracy, celebrated our 60th birthdays in June. We both once worked in the Asda Gosport store many years ago, and I still shop there every week, so I thought it would be nice to celebrate this occasion with you all.

Denise, Gosport

Happy 60th birthday from us all at the mag, Tracy and Denise! Alice, Asda Magazine editor

5-star review

While I sat having a coffee and a warm almond croissant in my kitchen, I picked up your [Spring 2025] magazine, and all I can say is ‘wow’. The recipes made me hungry again, so I thought I would say what a brilliant magazine – congratulations! I am a trained chef, and I want to create so many dishes. I have two of your competitors’ magazines, and while they are good, neither of them got my taste buds tingling like yours.

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FINDING BALANCE

I learned how to cook from the recipes in Asda Magazine, and I now teach my kids. I love your easy and practical meal ideas. It would be great to see a feature on processed and ultra-processed foods –how you can swap them with healthier foods.

Sajid, via email

It’s amazing to hear you’ve discovered new skills from the magazine, Sajid, and you’re encouraging the kids to get stuck in. Thank you for your feedback on processed foods; in the meantime, you could test out our hidden veg recipes in Loved by Kids on p36, which have plenty of the good stuff in them.

Alice,

Asda Magazine editor

No-waste hero

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THUMBS UP

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SHOUT OUTS!

INSTA MAKES... What’s cooking? Post your dishes and tag #asdamagazine.

@hils_eatingtherainbow

A pepped-up version of our hot honey salmon rice bowl [Meals in Minutes, Summer 2025].

@foodiefixbyej Spice, crispiness, budgetfriendly… This fajita fried rice with Cajun chicken ‘croutons’ has it all [Spring 2025].

@_cwtch_22

This West African root veg and peanut stew [September/ October 2024] is pure comfort in a bowl.

21 feelgood

ideas for families

Top tips and handy hints for free or affordable activities to keep the kids happy this autumn

1 GAME ON!

Design your own game, as a family, using your favourite board games or TV game shows as inspo. Check out George for outdoor

2

Bonkers for conkers

Enjoy two activities in one. First, take a walk in the fresh air and collect some big fallen conkers. Then use them for a game of boules or bowls – this can easily be moved indoors if the weather’s bad. Personalise conkers with stickers, so you know who they belong to. The person to throw their conker nearest the target wins.

3 GO ON A BUG SAFARI

Turn the kids into nature detectives and hunt for signs of mini beasts in the garden or your local park. Download a free ID sheet from RSPB at bit.ly/45oCp4A and start the hunt!

WORDS KATRIEL COSTELLO

9 LOVE YOUR LIBRARY

4 GET CARVING

Scoops, stencils and tools at the ready. Gather everyone together for some supervised Jacko-lantern carving. No pumpkins? Grab a bag of googly eyes and give root veg the spooky treatment.

5 Hold a dance-off

It’s pouring with rain, the kids are getting antsy, so there’s only one thing for it… Dance the afternoon away with a cool kitchen disco. All you have to do is turn the music on, lower the blinds and bust some moves.

6 Chalk it up

Brighten up your garden path and patio with the most fun, best-value entertainment ever – chalking outside. Asda Jumbo Chalks will keep children happy for hours.

8 Sweet surprise

Get your little helpers to whip up some funfetti crispy cakes with a popcorn twist on p58 of our Spring 2025 magazine – find this edition on issuu.com/ asdamagazine

7. Have a cracking crafternoon

Set up the kitchen table with pens, paints and other materials and craft to your hearts’ content. Or try something new, like scratch art or a face-painting kit.

10

While away an hour or two in the kid’s section of the library, especially on a rainy day. Borrow a book (many libraries don’t charge late fees for kids’ lending) and keep an eye out for any free activities, from baby rhyme time to author events. Find your local library here: bit.ly/3Tn2VUw Halloween Biscuit Decorating Kit, £4.98

BE AFRAID…

...and give biscuits a scary makeover with a Halloween Biscuit Decorating Kit. Invite friends round, get into teams and hold a beastly bake off.

Face Painting Fun, £6

11 Bake in the microwave

Rustle up a tempting treat together and try our chocolate caramel mug cake. Find this recipe on issuu.com/ asdamagazine in our Spring 2025 mag (p57).

14

12 MAKE A MASK

Collect colourful autumn leaves and stick them onto face masks cut out from old cereal boxes.

TAKE A VIRTUAL TRIP…

Unicorn Welly (sizes 3–12), £11/£13

13

Puddle play

Don’t let the rain stop the fun. Kitted out in George wetweather gear, from boots and hats to raincoats, the kids will be well-equipped to spend many a happy hour jumping on a rainy path. Just make sure muddy boots are taken off when you go home…

If there’s a rainy afternoon on the cards, stick on a family favourite film or host a movie night, complete with a big bowl of popcorn for sharing. For Halloween, load treats and drinks into our spooky-themed set. Movie Night Kit, …to the Natural History Museum online. From the comfort of your sofa, you can gawp at the ‘fantastic beasts’ and hold a puzzle party to piece together one of the animals. bit.ly/43IJU52

15 Sofa cinema

16 PICK THE SEASON

Get kids foraging for blackberries by making it an adventure. Arm them with buckets, show them ripe berries and teach safe picking. Focus on finding the biggest, juiciest ones, gently pulling them off the stalk and then enjoying the sweet, sticky rewards!

19 TIME FOR A STORY

Pull out the fancy dress box and challenge the children to create their favourite character. Then snuggle up for story time in a cosy den built from soft blankets and comfy cushions.

MAKE AN OBSTACLE COURSE

Time for an adventure! Your little ones will love crawling through a tunnel of chair legs or cardboard boxes and rolling over a sea of cushions

18 SPLISHSPLASH!

Make bathtimes more fun with scribbling and bubble-blowing. Look for bath crayons, bubbles and this fun activity pack in the toy aisle in store.

Playgro Bath Time Activity Gift Pack, £13.99

Make our sneaky veg soup on p36 for Halloween and get the kids to ‘draw’ spooky cobwebs or scary faces with pouring cream and cocktail sticks.

Tempt everyone outside on a trek with the promise of a flask of hot chocolate at the end. A topping of squirty cream and Halloween sprinkles will seal the deal. Grown-ups can taste the season with Asda Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Want more ideas?

For more Halloween fun and family games, head in store or online to stock up.

Pocket Potters: Harry Potter, £4.98

25 YEARS OF SUPPORT

Thanks to you, our Asda customers, we’ve raised £38m since the year 2000, helping to transform the lives of children and young people in the UK

WORDS LOUISA STREETING

From the checkout aisles to the school gates, Asda customers and colleagues have long been champions of BBC Children in Need. Whether it’s through sponsored challenges, non-uniform days, or countless bake sales, chances are you’ve played a part in supporting this incredible cause, too. This year, we’re celebrating a whopping 25 years of our partnership with the charity, helping to make a positive difference for UK children and young people affected by various issues and challenges.

More than just one day

But our support for BBC Children in Need goes far beyond the annual appeal day (14 November). Our dedicated Asda Community Champions work tirelessly in stores throughout the year, collecting donations and selling exclusive merchandise to distributing free Pudsey Club resources. This dedication has made a real

difference: since 2000, Asda’s contributions have improved the lives of over 350,000 children and young people, with over £38 million raised to date.

These donations go directly to the Fuelling Potential programme, our collaboration with BBC Children in Need, to combat food insecurity, boost wellbeing and make life lighter for children, young people and their families. Launched in 2023, Fuelling Potential aims to tackle hunger by providing nutritious meals, and it also offers respite and fun activities at funded holiday sessions.

‘We are enormously grateful for [Asda’s] continued support and commitment to making a difference to young lives,’ praises BBC Children in Need’s Chief Executive, Simon Antrobus. ‘We hope to continue to work with the brilliant team at Asda, as well as their community

champions to amplify our joint impact and raise vital funds. This will help extend our Fuelling Potential programme to even more charities and projects fighting food insecurity.’

Last year marked a record-breaking year for the partnership, raising an astounding £3.9 million, our largest annual total to date. One of several local projects your donations go towards is The Renewal Trust

‘Asda’s contributions have improved the lives of 350,000 children and young people’

in Nottingham, which offers free play sessions to enhance children’s language and social interactions. While in Belfast, this funding enables Footprints Women’s Centre to provide a safe space for young people to play and build their life skills.

Grab some merch

Get ready for BBC Children in Need Day by shopping our Pudseyapproved collection. As the exclusive supermarket merch partner, our fashion team helps create a cute capsule of clothing every year, sold exclusively in store at Asda and online too at George.com.

‘It’ s always a pleasure to collaborate with Asda to bring Pudsey to life with our Official Fundraising T-shirt and wider range each year, and we’re so excited to share this year’ s very soon,’ says Claire Hoyle, Director of Income Generation, Marketing & Comms at BBC Children in Need.

Buy our special celebrity-designed t-shirt from 17 September 2025. 100% of the profits of the T-shirt sales goes directly to initiatives run by BBC Children in Need – and the same goes for at least 20% of everything we make when we sell other Pudsey goodies. That means you can wear our merchandise with pride.

DATE FOR THE DIARY

Get ready for BBC Children in Need Day on 14 November. Look out for in store fundraising at your local Asda or get involved in this year’s appeal by donating: In store

Look out for the cash donation points Top up at the till Round-up your food shop Shop the merch Buy our Pudsey goodies in store or online at George.com

Or scan the QR code To donate online

CHATTING WITH CHAMPIONS

‘Not many people can say their job saved their life’

With

£100 million raised for Tickled Pink in 29 years,

one

Asda Community Champion shares her story and

the

importance of self-checking for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

WORDS

LOUISA STREETING

We’re on a mission to make checking your boobs, pecs or chest as normal as your Asda shop. As we celebrate raising £100m for Tickled Pink, we’re highlighting how your generous donations directly fund life-saving research, life-changing support, and vital education about the importance of breast cancer awareness.

Sam: I just love it when the whole store turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, from the entrance down to the aisles.

Rachel: October is the most important time for fundraising. Tickled Pink has raised £100m since 1996 all thanks to the generous support of our Asda customers, colleagues and suppliers.

S: This money is so important. Most people have been impacted by breast cancer in some way, including myself.

R: Yes, around 55,000 women and 400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK – and we know it’s on the rise. We’ve still got a big job ahead, made easier with your amazing support, Sam.

S: My highlight of the year is Perth Racecourse Ladies’ Day. I volunteer and this year handed out 400 pairs of flip-flops, kindly donated by George, for when people need a break from their high heels. We raised an amazing £8,373 this year.

R: And there were 7,000 people at that event! This is just a snapshot of the amazing fundraising that happens all over the UK. Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! could not do this alone; we rely on our fabulous volunteers to help spread awareness of breast checking.

S: Absolutely. Not many people can say their job saved their life. I learnt the importance of self-checking by working with Breast Cancer Now

Meet Sam Dundee’s Asda Community Champion has dedicated 15 years to the store. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023.

Meet Rachel

The Head of Asda Partnership at Breast Cancer Now has worked in the charity sector for 15 years.

and CoppaFeel!. I knew dimpling was one of the signs and I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and began my treatment. Now my work with Tickled Pink has become a lot more personal to me.

R: It was so kind of you to volunteer as part of our photoshoot to promote Breast Cancer Now’s Wear It Pink Day (24 October alongside others who’ve experienced breast cancer.

Perth Racecourse Ladies Day raised £8,373 for our Tickled Pink partners.

S: It was great fun! We modelled some of the Tickled Pink T-shirts and pyjamas that are available to buy in store and online this October.

R: People like you sharing stories of their experience with breast cancer are so vital to the campaign; customers can see who they’re helping through Wear it Pink.

S: Everyone knows me in the local area. When I’m talking to shoppers, I explain how Tickled Pink helps fund better treatments, support and education. I try to lobby, too.

R: Knowledge is power. We’re seeing better survival rates than ever before. Through Tickled Pink, Asda has funded millions of pounds of research and helped unlock 500 scientific discoveries for breast cancer.

S: Tickled Pink is just as important now as it was 29 years ago. Breast cancer hasn’t gone away; people like me are still diagnosed every day.

R: I’m so proud of what we’ve done together. To mark the £100m raised this year, we’ll be sharing stories of

‘We know from data that Asda customers check their chests more than the general public’

people who’ve used services funded by Asda. You’ll also see more pink products on the shelves than ever.

S: Alongside in-store fundraising, I’m hosting an all-ladies afternoon tea. Everyone gets a bag of goodies as well as leaflets with all the signs to look out for. If we combine it with something fun, people will go home, start checking and tell others.

R: We know from data that Asda customers check their chests more than the general public. I want 100% of people checking regularly. We’ve also worked with Asda and the NHS to put mobile screening vans in store car parks

S: Tickled Pink keeps that conversation going, reminds people

that support is there and lets them know that they’re not alone. That message doesn’t get old. It just gets stronger every year.

Find out more about the signs of breast cancer at corporate.asda. com/asda-tickled-pink.

sUppORT

Is HERE

Call Breast Cancer Now’s free helpline on 0808 800 6000 to speak to their expert nurses. Sign up to CoppaFeel!’s free monthly chest checking text reminder service by texting ‘ASDA’ to 82228* .

Sam (left) has shared her own story on the importance of self-checking.

MANY MORE...

There are tonnes of Tickled Pink products in store and online to help you do your bit.

Pink power!

Help us to raise essential funds this Breast Cancer Awareness Month – buy these household cleaning potions and 10%* will be donated to Tickled Pink

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YOUR cHAncE TO wIn!

Imagine having £250 to spend down the Asda aisles – let

Here at Asda Magazine, we truly value our wonderful readers – you’re at the heart of everything we do – and we want to know if you feel the same. We greatly appreciate your feedback and would love to hear about the things you’ve loved, or if there’s anything you think we’re missing. Your opinions help us to make the magazine the best it can be. As a thank you for your time, you will be entered into a draw to win one of three fantastic prizes. Our top prize is a £250 Asda gift card, followed by two runner-up prizes of £50 and £25. Take just 10 minutes of your time to fill out the questionnaire if it could save you money on your weekly shop. Winner! To participate, simply complete our survey, and you’ll be automatically entered into the draw. Visit asdamagsurvey.com or scan the QR code below. Please submit your responses by 11:59 PM on 31 October 2025, and make sure your voice is heard – we look forward to hearing from you!

Making the

MAGIc

We know you’re thinking about it too… Christmas is coming, so why not get a head start for the festive season with our exclusive sneak peek?

Like the Christmas elves, the Asda Product Team has been working away behind the scenes all year long to bring you the best Christmas ever. From mince pies, all the way through to showstopping big-day mains – and all the sweet treats, sides and nibbles in between – every aspect of festive food has been taken into consideration. For Asda’s Head of Innovation, Victoria Kisiel, it’s the most exciting time in the calendar: ‘We start big, with endless ideas and influences, and then we distil it down and make it perfect for the Asda customer. This year, we’re thinking of our wonderful families to bring them heaps of fun and share some great experiences over Christmas. So, expect bags of personality, a little bit of theatre, and some seriously great-quality products.’ Sounds pretty magical, doesn’t it? We’ve chosen 10 of our favourites to give you a glimpse of just how delicious your Christmas is going to be. Prepare yourself for mouthwatering moments…

1 THE FIRST BITE

Made by specialist bakers in Cumbria, all-butter pastry is filled with British caramel and 12-yearold brandy-infused mincemeat and topped with a chewy almond Florentine. Victoria says: ‘The passion that has gone into the creation of these mince pies is unbelievable… The pastry alone is incredible. You could eat it on its own – it’s like a buttery shortbread biscuit!’

Exceptional by Asda Florentine-topped Mince Pie

2

THE GIFT WORTH GIVING

This crystallised ginger-studded panettone is made by second-generation bakers who respect the strict Italian methods using 100% natural yeast, pure butter and eggs to get a light and fluffy texture. It’s stuffed with a rich chocolate sauce then topped with a bittersweet chocolate ganache and sprinkles. And if that wasn’t enough, it comes in a gorgeously giftable tin.

Exceptional by Asda Ginger and Chocolate Panettone Tin

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THE ULTIMATE COSY CUPS

For a super-special, seasonal hot drink, add squirty cream and a sprinkling of marshmallows to our Black Forest Flavour Hot Chocolate. You’ll love the rich and indulgent treat we’ve created from cherry and chocolate – totally delicious! Fancy a coffee kick? Our Maple Nut Latte is a twist on the ever-popular classic toffee nut flavour, savour it with Salted Caramel Wafer Roll Thins for those coffee shop feels. Asda Black Forest Flavour Hot Chocolate; Asda Maple Nut Flavour Latte

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THE BEST START

Looking for the perfect way to kick off your Christmas lunch? Our Exceptional pâtés are just what you need for that sophisticated starter. Choose from Duck & Blackberry Pâté, Pork & Pheasant Pâté infused with a pear brandy, or our Chicken Liver Parfait – ‘a restaurant-quality recipe that’, Victoria confides, ‘has been in development for three years.’ Exceptional by Asda Duck Liver Pâté with Blackberry; Exceptional by Asda Pork & Pheasant Pâté with Pear; Exceptional by Asda Chicken Liver Parfait

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THE MAIN EVENT

Treat the family to a truly terrific centrepiece with our Exceptional Heritage Slate Turkey Crown. Our supplier has over 30 years’ experience in rearing free-range poultry in East Anglia countryside, working to ensure they’re bringing you the highest quality product. The turkeys are corn fed for succulence and taste and are only available from specialised breeders.

Exceptional by Asda Heritage Slate Turkey Crown with Caramelised Bramley Apple & Cranberry Stuffing and Maple & Honey Glaze

7 THE WINTER WARMERS

The warming sweetness of gingerbread is so Christmassy, and we’ve really gone for it this year, with baking and biscuit-decoration kits to jelly sweets and fudge.

Gingerbread Bauble Kit; Gingerbread

Cupcake Selection; Chocolate Gingerbread Sponge Pudding; Gingerbread Long Donut; Toffee & Honeycomb Filled Chocolate Mousse; Free From Blonde Choc Gingerbread Man; Gingerbread Flavour Fudge; Milk

Chocolate Gingerbread Man Lolly; Gingerbread Man Shaped Chocolates; Cola Flavour Gummy Sweets

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THE EPIC CENTREPIECE

If you want a bit of showstopper on your Christmas table, look no further. Our French-trimmed, fourbone rack of pork is basted with truffle butter and slow cured before being finished with a Parmesan crumb, which means it not only looks the part but tastes incredible, too. As Victoria explains: ‘I’m so proud of this product, it’s everything you want for Christmas lunch.’

Exceptional by Asda Slow Cured Rack of Pork with Truffle Butter & Parmesan Crumb

9 THE SEASONAL SHARER

We really considered family-sharing moments this year, and what could be more popular than tasty melted cheddar? This fondue will get everyone gathered, complete with meats, gherkins, cherry tomatoes, breadsticks, tarralini, onion and chive twists to dunk in our cheese bake. Asda Festive Fondue Kit

8 THE SHOWSTOPPING PUDDING

Black Forest flavours are always a festive hit and never more so than in our indulgent Yule log. Rich chocolate sponge meets morello cherry and fresh cream before being hand-finished with indulgent chocolate fudge, then decorated with dark chocolate shavings and a red lustre for ‘wow’ factor. Exceptional by Asda Black Forest Yule Log

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THE PARTY STARTERS

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Look out for these dishes in store, online and in our Christmas mag, out on 4 December.

We’ve got you covered with our showstopping party food, perfect for all seasonal celebrations. From fish and chip stacks to festive toasties with chicken, bacon, stuffing and cranberry sauce, you can’t go wrong with this moreish spread. Fish, Chip & Mushy Pea Stacks; Mini Battered Sausages with Chip Shop Curry Dip; Onion Bhaji Dippers with Masala Ketchup; Festive Feast Mini Toasties, Cheesy Filled Hash Brown Bites

What’s on my plate…

Much-loved actress, Celia Imrie, a star on big screen and small, and a best-selling author, on how she loves surprises, and secrets…

WORDS KATRIEL COSTELLO

Tell us about your latest acting and writing projects – how do you fit it all in?! I tend to fit writing in between filming projects. The Thursday Murder Club is out now and Celebrity Traitors airs in the autumn, so I’ve been quite busy. I concentrate entirely on filming and then, when I’ve got a break, I focus on writing. When I’m on the move ideas come to me, especially while I’m travelling on a train. The story behind Meet Me At Rainbow Corner was so intriguing…

Can you tell us more?

I find history fascinating and decided to give my latest books that historic stem. This one is set during the Second World War, and has a real club at its heart, the fabulous Rainbow Corner in Piccadilly Circus. None of us really knows what happened in the war but my friend Fidelis’ mother had a trunk full of wartime letters, which gave us a bit of a clue. I love the idea of these handsome GIs having a whale of a time and these two girls falling in love with them.

Where do you get inspiration for your books from?

Everywhere! People I’ve met along the way will be in there, but they probably won’t recognise themselves. A lot of my friends are in the theatre, so I like

to meet and research people from other walks of life, other professions, such as doctors and scientists.

You were awarded a CBE in 2023 for services to drama, that must have been a very proud moment. It was wonderful and I’m so grateful. I hope there will be lots more proud moments in the future, and surprises around the corner. It’s thrilling.

In The Thursday Murder Club, you play the very entertaining Joyce. Do you have anything in common with your character?

I’m not a good cook, but I do love to make cakes, which is what Joyce does all the time. My favourite bake is chocolate with an espresso icing (made at 5am in the morning!).

Someone brings you up a tray of refreshments to keep you going while you’re writing. What’s on it?

I love Twiglets, and oranges, so they’d be on there. A rhubarb yogurt. And Maltesers, or anything chocolatey. Maybe some Marmite and toast. Nothing too heavy, so I can keep alert.

Where’s your happy place?

Nice in France is my paradise. I like being on the balcony at sunrise, and seeing the moon on the sea at night.

Tell us a secret…

I never do tell! But I’m very, very good at keeping other people’s secrets.

Meet Me At Rainbow Corner by Celia Imrie (published by Bloomsbury) is out in Asda, £5.48

5 quick-fire questions

If you were a pudding... I’d be profiteroles.

Scrambled, fried or poached? Poached; with Marmite on toast

What’s always in your basket?

Oatcakes, tonic water, coffee, garlic, spinach and tomatoes.

Favourite quick meal?

Pasta, tomatoes, tomato purée, garlic and grated Parmesan.

Go-to comfort meal?

A simple dish of mashed potato with cheese on top. I also love flapjacks at this time of year, and the memory of toffee apples!

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