Asda Magazine March 2013

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For mum, with love

◆ Spoil her with our Mother’s Day afternoon tea ◆ Wake up your garden ◆ Stylish looks to refresh your home

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Contents

MARCH 2013

MEET OUR EXPERTS

Damon Johnson, Head of Produce Quality, highlights

Jim Viggars, Head of Meat Quality, shows you

Glynis McGuinness, Food Editor, reveals just how easy it is

his favourite fruit and veg available in store this month (page 19)

how to make Moroccan-style tagine (page 46) – no fancy pot required!

to make your own shortcrust pastry and uses it for a delicious quiche (page 50).

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we love 9

We love Jewellery tree for mum to

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hang her necklaces and earrings on What to buy Stylish accessories to brighten up your kitchen

food & drink 16 Quality herbs Meet the man

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who grows 5.5 million pots of fresh herbs for us each year In season Presenting the best fresh produce in store this month

23 Onions From mains to sides,

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enjoy the delights of this not-sohumble veg in our delicious recipes Weekend cooking Treat yourself to an exotic, slow-cooked, Moroccan-style lamb tagine Masterclass Step-by-step guide to crisp, buttery shortcrust pastry, plus classic quiche recipe Extra Special Pork belly with an Asian glaze that melts in the mouth Weekday winners Midweek meals they’ll love… try gammon with cabbage and leek mash

mother’s day 29 Mother’s Day tea Make it a

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day to remember by serving up a traditional afternoon tea with lashings of savoury and sweet treats Kids’ cooking They’ll have fun making these heavenly cupcakes – and mums will adore them, too Gifts for mum A fab selection of inspiring pressies to spoil her rotten – whatever your budget Pocket money gifts Ideas for the kids to give, all £4 or under

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44 homes 63 Gardener’s delight Time to get 71

out in the garden – check out our great-value tools and accessories Spring collection It’s easy to give your home a makeover with our exciting new homewares range

beauty 78 Fast-track beauty Grab a little ‘me time’ with our quick fixes to help you look and feel fantastic

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fashion 81 George style Get yourself some cowgirl chic with our great fringe top

83 Notebook Fun, fun, fun! Oversized 84 86

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sweaters, funky leggings, minis and shorts from the G21 Harajuku range Style trend Enjoy the tribal revival in these stunning graphic prints Dress to impress From outfits for special occasions to timeless knitwear, the stylish new Moda range is not to be missed Men’s fashion Get ready for the weekend with the new South Dean Street casual collection

this month 13 Asda news Kids’ competition to

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win treats for mum, healthier sarnie fillers and our new-look flowers website – ideal for Mother’s Day Entertainment Our choice of the latest cinema, DVD, book, music and game releases Up for grabs Fabulous family breaks, show tickets, and more!

98 Happy to help every day Your guide to Asda’s services

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ON THE COVER

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Fondant fancies (page 31) Photograph: Maja Smend. Styling: Rachel Jukes. Food styling: Kim Morphew

Asda editor HANNAH McDERMOTT Editorial editor CORALIE DORMAN Deputy editor CLAIRE THANSRISKUL Art director KEVAN WESTBURY Projects art editor MATTHEW FORD Chief sub editor SALLY SHORE Senior sub editor CARLY RIGLEY Senior designers JACK CUNNINGHAM, KATERINA VARNAVIDES Food editor GLYNIS McGUINNESS Deputy food editor GREGOR McMASTER Food and editorial assistant LINZI BRECHIN Picture researcher CATHARINE EGAN Account manager BECKY TURNBULL Account executive LIZZIE GULL Thanks to ANGELO ACANFORA, BONNIE BRYAN, FRANCES EWINGS, ROB JOHNSON, JO MADDOX, NICKI McINTYRE, JULIE PATMORE, SUE SHARROCK For Publicis Blueprint: Account director EMILY FOGGIN Senior account manager NICOLA DAVEY Senior account executive AMY ATKIN George account director KIRSTY WARE George account managers CLARE JONES, KATHRYN SHEARD George account executive ALICE PATON Production director MELANIE CLARKE Group account director JULIE GOODAIR Associate creative director SEAN O’CONNELL Editorial and creative director CAROL BRONZE Chief executive officer GERI RICHARDS Asda Media Centre for Advertising Sales: Commercial director ROBIN DRYSDALE Sales director SIMON COCKBURN Group sales manager MATT HARDMAN Client sales manager FELICE PUCINO Agency sales manager BRENDAN CAREY Key account manager TOM COWIE Deputy trading sales manager JULIA McCALLION Senior trading sales executive SONIA LIMBACHIA Senior client sales executives SHEENA LADWA, AXEL TULIP When you have finished with this magazine please recycle it.

Sales executives JON-PAUL DAVANY, PETE FOSTER, HOLLIE GOULD Insight manager KIM ARMSTRONG Asda Magazine is published for Asda by Publicis Blueprint Ltd, Oxford House, 76 Oxford Street, London W1D 1BS; switchboard number 020 7830 3979; website publicis-blueprint.co.uk. Colour reproduction by Rhapsody Media, London. Printed in the UK by Prinovis. Print sourced by HH Associates.

The promoter is Asda Stores Ltd unless otherwise stated. © 2013 Publicis Blueprint. All rights reserved; reproduction of any part of this magazine is not allowed without the written permission of the publishers and the institution. Prices correct at time of going to press. Product availability may vary.

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Welcome

With spring just around the corner, there’s no better time than March to shake away the cobwebs of winter and look forward to the promise of better weather and brighter days. For those itching to venture outdoors and start on the garden, we’ve got some great gardening tips and bargains on page 63, and with a new spring collection in our homewares range too, breathing new life into your home couldn’t be easier (page 71).

But the highlight of the month for me has to be Mother’s Day on 10 March. In my family, it’s a time to pamper and spoil her rotten.

Our ideas for a special afternoon tea on page 29 are a great way to celebrate. Swap tea for a glass of fizz for an indulgent treat, or if your little ones want to add their own special touch, why not get them to make our delicious cupcakes (page 36)?

However you choose to toast yours – here’s to mum!

HANNAH McDERMOTT Asda Editor

PHOTOGRAPHS: KATE WHITAKER, GETTY IMAGES

SHOP YOUR WAY Keep your eye out for these handy icons. You’ll find them throughout the magazine and they’ll tell you whether the products are available online, in store or both.

SHOP IN STORE Wherever the trolley icon appears, the product is available in store. Some items will be available in selected stores only.

SHOP ONLINE Wherever the mouse icon appears, the product is available online at ASDA.com.

CLICK & COLLECT Don’t forget, you can buy online and collect your order from an Asda store of your choice using our free Click & Collect service. Visit ASDA.com/click-and-collect for details.

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Have a Happy, Lazy Mothering Sunday Mother's Day is the perfect time to treat Mum to a Lazy Sunday; either relaxing with the papers or curled up with a good book. Our best-selling, medium roast blend is a combination of top quality arabica coffees from Africa and Latin America; an indulgently smooth, moreish cup of coffee specially created to be enjoyed chapter after chapter.

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JEWELLERY TREE,

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A fabulous jewellery tree for your mum to hang pretty things on.

Go online at to see our gorgeous jewellery range.

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HOT PICKS

What to buy

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Box clever We love these retro floral cake tins, £6.50 for 3-pack

On board Prepare raw meat, fish, vegetables and cooked food on each of these chopping boards – just £12 for 4-pack

Stylish h slicer S OR’ T I D E E OIC CH

Our handy herb chopper, £6, is a great time-saver

Smart storage Pretty embossed canisters: coffee, £4; sugar, £4; tea, £4; biscuits, £5

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You’ll be amazed at how much

goodness we’ve into our new pouches

helps support a healthy immune system

helps healthy brain development and aids learning

To find out more about our new fruit and savoury pouches, suitable for babies aged 4+ and 7+ months visit, www.heinzbaby.co.uk/pouches *60% of Labelling Reference Value: the required daily amount of Vitamin C for infants and young children. Use as part of a varied weaning diet.

MORE PRODUCT NEWS ON

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This month’s

news

Beautiful bouquets, new healthier lunch options and the latest fun toys

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Fun drawing competition Here’s a great way to keep the kids entertained while you do the weekly shop. Bring them into store and they can draw a special picture of their mum, which can be entered into our ‘Love you, Mum’ portrait competition* for a chance to win a £100 gift voucher for ASDA.com/gifts.

Mum can spend this on well-earned luxury treats such as a spa day, meal out or family outing. This activity is taking place in selected stores on 2 March.

See ASDA.com for your nearest store.

Order a bouquet Put a big smile on her face this Mother’s Day with a beautiful bouquet ordered from our online delivery service at ASDA.com/flowers. The Asda Flowers website has just been relaunched and is now also available to shop from your mobile.

Prices start at £9.75 – this pretty Dew Bouquet costs just £19. See page 40 for more gorgeous flowers.

STYLISH GIFT BAGS

If you’re treating your mum to something lovely this Mother’s Day (10 March), our great selection of gift bags will make sure it’s given in style. Featuring pretty designs, they’re suitable for small gifts and bottles, and start from as little as £1 each.

Turn to page 40 to see our fab range of gifts and cards, too.

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ASDA NEWS

HEALTHIER EATING

Try our Super Green Soup and new additions to the Chosen by you Reduced Fat range ♦ Our new Chosen by you Super Green Soup, £1.50 (600g), is a full-flavoured, blend of spinach, leeks, green beans, broad beans, edamame beans, Savoy cabbage and broccoli with a hint of mint. A delicious way to your five a day!

♦ Tuck into our Chosen by you 30% Less Fat Dip Selection, £1.18 (180g), which contains three dips: Smoky Butter Bean, spicy Frijolemole and Pea & Wasabi. Also in the range are Carrot & Coriander Dip and Pea & Mint Dip, £1 (200g) each.

♦ Liven up sarnies with our Chosen by you 30% Less Fat Seafood Medley filler, with Surimi fish, prawns and salmon in a lemon mayo, £1.67 (215g). Other varieties include Chicken & Bacon, £1.67 (225g), and Mexican Chicken Salsa. £1.67 (215g). All 2 for £3.

Sustainability is key to our low prices Asda’s Sustain & Save Exchange scheme helps food suppliers produce goods in a more sustainable way, with less of an impact on the environment. The Exchange gives suppliers essential access to best practice guidance, industry experts and knowledge sharing.

More than 250 suppliers are already members, including Lincolnshire Herbs (see our Who Grows It feature on page 16). By investing money in helping our suppliers to become more efficient, we are investing in keeping our prices low in the future.

Fab lollies We can’t wait for summer, so we’ve launched these fun-flavoured ice lollies now – Strawberry Cable, Jelly & Custard and Honeycomb Blast! They’re just £1 a pack.

Whatever your nationality, why not get into the patron saint spirit of things and celebrate St David’s Day on 1 March and St Patrick’s Day on 17 March? You’ll find some great regional food and drink specialities on sale in store.

Toy-tastic!

Don’t miss Asda’s new indoor toy range, in store now. You’ll find all the kids’ favourites, including LEGO Friends, NERF, Postman Pat, Monster High and Barbie, plus some great new toys, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tree Fu Tom and Micro Moshi Monsters.

We’ve also got Apptivity toys for iPads, including Angry Birds and Hot Wheels.

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WORDS: JO MADDOX. PHOTOGRAPHS: ALAMY, CORBIS, GETTY IMAGES

THROW A PARTY

Simple prices on designer glasses Single vision*

£70 or

99

2 for £

All these are included in the price of your glasses: Designer frames

+ Distinct lenses™

+ Anti-reflective coating

+ Scratch-resistant coating

+

Thinner lenses†

+ Tints (optional)

Find your nearest Asda Opticians at ASDA.com/opticians Available in Asda Opticians stores only. Available while stocks last. Offer available from 9am on Tuesday 19th February 2013. Offer ends 26th March 2013. *The single vision complete price includes prescriptions within +20 and -20 up to a -5 CYL. Certain lens brands are excluded, for details please ask an Optical Colleague. Polarised, light-reactive or Drivewear® lenses are available for an additional £40 per frame. Drivewear® suitable for single vision lenses only. †Thin lens upgrades subject to prescription. Only designer glasses are included in this offer. The 2 for offer is based on both pairs of designer glasses being purchased together, for the same customer. Frames free with an NHS voucher are excluded from this offer.

Model shown is wearing Andie MacDowell AM003 frames.

Quality herbs

Meet our herb producer, Rob Grundy, above, who reveals how innovative growing techniques and a little TLC can help produce ďŹ ne herbs 16 | ASDA.COM/MAGAZINE | MARCH 2013

WHO GROWS IT HERBS

‘The great thing about potted herbs is their longevity. If you look after them, they can last three to five weeks – water them little and often and always from the base.’ Rob Grundy 1

WORDS: CARLY RIGLEY. PHOTOGRAPHS: WILLIAM SHAW

Fresh herbs liven up your cooking and look beautiful in your kitchen. You’ll find a range of fresh potted herbs in store ready to take home and enjoy, including chives, coriander, mint, thyme, basil and parsley. They’re grown by Lincolnshire Herbs – and we were their first customer back in 1998. ‘Fast-forward 15 years and we now have eight acres of stateof-the-art facilities and grow 13 million herbs each year,’ says Site Manager Rob Grundy. ‘And last year, we were named Edible and Salad Grower of the Year at the Grower of the Year Awards, which was a great achievement,’ he says.

HERB PRODUCTION The crops are grown all year round in glasshouses, where the temperature and irrigation are computer-controlled. ‘The process from sowing to harvest takes three to six weeks,’ says Rob. Once germinated, the herbs are placed in a gutter system and slowly moved automatically from one end of the glasshouse to the other. During this growing process, they’re ‘tickled’ by mechanical rubber strips, which mimic the movement of wind to help stimulate growth and encourage strength.’

CARING FOR YOUR HERBS Looking after your herb at home is simple, says Rob. Remove the packaging and put it on a saucer on a windowsill. Water it little and often and always from the base.

Only snip off what you need. ‘Basil is my favourite, he adds. ‘My wife makes a lovely tomato and mozzarella side salad with it.’

For more herb ideas, visit getcooking.

ASDA.com and lincolnshire-herbs.co.uk.

1 The manual harvesting process in action 2 Basil (pictured here) is the company’s bestselling herb, followed by coriander and curly parsley in that order 3 The herbs are distributed within 24 hours of harvest.

Lincolnshire Herbs supplies our stores with 5.5 million pots each year 4 Chives growing in the glasshouse 5 The company employs 50 production team members to handle the process from start to finish

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FRESH IN STORE FOOD

In season How to make the most of the tastiest produce available in store this month at Asda

Spotlight on FIGS Fresh figs are great served with cured meats such as Parma ham and salami – or for a dessert, try them baked (see below). They can be stored in the fridge for up to three days wrapped in kitchen paper.

Baked figs

♦ Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Halve a few figs and place in a roasting tin cut side up. ♦ Top the figs with some whole or chopped walnuts.

Drizzle over a little runny honey, then bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

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Cauliflower fritters V

Damon Johnson Head of Produce Quality

Boiling cauliflower is quick and easy but steaming locks in more flavour. Or why not try it roasted? Break into large even-sized florets and toss in olive oil. Put in a shallow baking dish and roast at 200C/180C Fan/ Gas 6 for 25-30 minutes.

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♦ Break 700g cauliflower florets into small pieces.

Steam or boil until just tender, then drain and cool. ♦ Mix 200g self-raising flour with 1 large egg and 200ml milk until you have a thick batter. Stir in the cauliflower pieces to coat. ♦ Heat some oil in a large frying pan and drop in tablespoons of the mixture one at a time – take care not to overcrowd the pan.

Cook in batches for 3-4 minutes each side. Serves 4 CALORIES

344 17%

LOW

MED

5.5g 6%

14.6g 21%

SUGAR

FAT

LOW

LOW

2.3g 12%

0.5g 8%

SAT FAT

SALT

BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

FRESH IN STORE FOOD ROSEMARY Here are some great ideas for this versatile herb. ♦ Add sprigs to bottles of olive oil – good for adding flavour to salad dressings. ♦ Use bunches to brush meat with oil for barbecuing or roasting meat. ♦ Add chopped leaves to stuffings or sauces to serve with lamb, chicken or pork – use sparingly as rosemary sema has a strong flavour. vour.

WORDS AND RECIPES: GREGOR MCMASTER. PHOTOGRAPHS: RIA OSBOURNE, ALAMY IMAGES. STYLING: REBECCA NEWPORT

ORANGES Freshly squeezed orange juice is great for livening up dressings and smoothies, or add segments to salads and desserts. Grated zest is also brilliant in sauces. Oranges will keep for two weeks at room temperature or in the fridge.

HOW TO PREPARE Carefully run a small sharp knife vertically around the middle of the plum. Twist to seperate, then ease out the stone with a teaspoon.

3 WAYS WITH…

Plums

BAKED PLUMS ♦ Halve and stone a few ripe plums (see left). ♦ Put in a roasting tin cut side up and top them with some crushed gingernut biscuits. ♦ Brush the plums with melted butter. Bake in the oven at 200C/ 180C Fan/ Gas 6 for 20 minutes.

PLUM SAUCE ♦ Stone and quarter 4-5 plums and cook in a pan with a little butter. ♦ Add some brown sugar, a pinch of nutmeg and a good splash of port. ♦ Cook for 10 minutes until tender. Blitz until smooth.

Serve with duck.

STEWED PLUMS ♦ Stone 8-10 plums, then cut each fruit into four pieces. ♦ Cook in a pan with a little butter, a sprinkling of sugar, a squeeze of lemon juice and a splash of water. ♦ Cook gently for 10 minutes.

Chill for up to a week. Serve on toast or with yogurt.

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Try the great taste of Maggi Tender, juicy meat everytime So Juicy Mexican Chicken with Avocado Rice

™

Cooking time 40 mins

Method

Ingredients 1 x Maggi So Juicy Mexican Chicken ®

Prep time 20 mins

Serves 4

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4 chicken breasts, sliced into thick strips 1 red onion, sliced

½ red onion, finely diced

1

215g kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Preheat oven to 180° (160° fan) or Gas Mark 4.

Prepare the Mexican Chicken as directed on pack.

2

Cook the rice in boiling water according to the pack instructions. Drain the rice and rinse well under cold water. Add the beans, red onion and tomato and mix together.

3

Dice the avocado and mix with the lemon juice then stir into the rice mixture.

Serve the Mexican Chicken with the rice.

1 ripe avocado Juice of 1 lemon

1 red pepper, sliced 1 yellow pepper, sliced 300g basmati or long grain rice

Suggested serving weight - 640g calories sugars

fat

saturates

salt

654 14.2g 10.5g 2.2g 2.20g 33%

16%

15%

11%

37%

of an adults Guideline Daily Amount (GDA)*

Check out the great deals on Maggi and pick up a pack in-store visit www.maggi.co.uk for meal ideas

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FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH FOOD

Onions

Make the most of these wonderfully versatile kitchen staples – they’re worthy of the main event

SERVES 6 READY IN 1HR 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 42p

English onion soup Give traditional French onion soup a twist with English cider and English Cheddar cheese 15g unsalted butter 1tbsp sunflower oil 500g large brown onions, halved and thinly sliced 1tsp caster sugar 15g plain flour 500ml reduced-salt beef stock 500ml cider 1 small baguette 75g mature Cheddar

Melt the butter and oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions and stir until they’re well coated. Cook over a low heat, stirring often, until soft.

Stir in the sugar and continue to cook over a low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until they’re a deep golden brown. As you stir, make sure you take the spoon

right into the base of the pan to ensure that the onions don’t catch in places.

Stir in the flour and cook, stirring all the time, for a further 1 minute. Gradually stir in the stock and then the cider. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes.

Preheat the grill. Slice the baguette and put in a single

layer on a grill pan. Grill until toasted on one side. Turn over and sprinkle with the cheese, then grill until it melts.

Divide the soup between six bowls and top each one with slices of bread. Sprinkle with black pepper, to serve.

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LOW MED LOW MED

CALORIES SUGAR

FAT SAT FAT

SALT

7g 3.3g 1.2g 196 7.4g OF YOUR 8% 10% 17% 20% 5 A DAY 10% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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Americanstyle onion rings V These also taste great with sweet chilli sauce 100g plain flour 2 level tsp Asda Cajun Seasoning 2 large egg yolks 1tbsp oil 150ml semi-skimmed milk 2 large onions, peeled Oil, for frying in deep fat fryer 1 egg white Tomato ketchup, to serve Sift the flour, cajun seasoning and a pinch of salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the yolks and oil. Slowly whisk in the milk to make a smooth batter. Chill in the fridge, covered, for 20 minutes.

Slice the onions into rings about 1.5cm in diameter.

Separate the rings and set aside.

Heat the oil in a deep fat fryer to 180C or you can use a large saucepan and fill it one-third with oil. Heat until a small piece of bread dropped in the oil turns golden brown in 60 seconds.

Whisk the egg white until it forms stiff peaks and then gently fold it into the batter.

Dip the rings into the batter, a few at a time to coat them completely, then carefully fry in the oil in batches, for 3-4 minutes each, turning them over half-way through, until golden brown. It’s important to only cook a few at a time, because if you overcrowd the pan, they won’t cook properly.

Lift out with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate topped with three sheets of kitchen paper – this will soak up any excess fat. Keep warm while you continue to cook the rest of the rings in the same way. Serve with tomato ketchup.

CALORIES

221 11%

LOW

MED

3.9g 4%

15.1g 22%

SUGAR

FAT

MED

LOW

2.1g 11%

0.3g 5%

SAT FAT

SALT

BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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SERVES 6 READY IN 35 MINS PLUS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING 28p

FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH FOOD

Red onion chutney

V

This keeps for up to a month and is delicious with cold meats and cheeses 700g red onions, halved and very thinly sliced 2tbsp sunflower oil 1 bay leaf 1 sprig of fresh thyme 50g soft brown sugar 3tbsp balsamic vinegar 150ml red wine 75ml apple juice Put the onions in a saucepan with the oil and stir

to coat. Add the bay leaf and thyme. Cover and cook over a very low heat, stirring often, until they’re really soft and falling apart but not coloured. This is called ‘sweating’ and will take 20-30 minutes. Doing this will make the flavour milder and will bring out the natural sweetness of the onions.

Add the sugar, balsamic

vinegar, red wine and apple juice and cook over a medium heat, uncovered, stirring often, until all the liquid has evaporated. This will take at least an hour. Stir continuously towards the end of the cooking time to make sure the chutney doesn’t catch and burn.

Half an hour before the chutney is ready, wash a 450g jar and lid in hot soapy water

and then rinse and put in the oven for 20 minutes at 140C/ 120C Fan/Gas 1 to sterilise.

Or you could wash the jar on the hot cycle in a dishwasher.

Put the chutney in the sterilised jar and leave until cold. It will keep in the fridge for up to a month.

CALORIES

54 3%

HIGH

MED

6.9g 8%

1.6g 2%

SUGAR

FAT

LOW

LOW

0.2g 1%

Trace <1%

SAT FAT

SALT

BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

MAKES 1 JAR (450G) READY IN 2HRS PRICE PER JAR £1.52

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Shallot V tarte tatin

450g pack shallots 50g unsalted butter 3tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 level tbsp brown sugar 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 300g Asda Ready to Roll Puff Pastry Flour, for rolling out Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Lightly grease a 20cm shallow (3-4cm deep) round cake tin – make sure it isn’t a loose-based tin or the liquid will run out as it cooks.

Put the unpeeled shallots in a saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil.

Cover and simmer for 4 minutes.

Drain and rinse under cold water until cool enough to handle.

Peel the shallots, leaving just enough of the root end to stop them falling apart.

Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the shallots and cook over a low heat, stirring gently and turning often, for about 10-15 minutes or until they are tender. Take care not to let the butter burn.

Add the vinegar, sugar and thyme and stir. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is syrupy and thickened.

Transfer the shallots and juices to the tin and leave to cool slightly for 10 minutes. Roll out the pastry and cut out a 23cm round. Lay it on top of the tin and tuck in the edges.

Bake for about 25 minutes until the pastry has risen and turned golden. Turn out upside down onto a plate to serve.

CALORIES

187 9%

MED

MED

HIGH

LOW

8.2g 9%

11.3g 16%

6.1g 31%

0.2g 3%

SUGAR

FAT

SAT FAT

SALT

BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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RECIPES: GLYNIS MCGUINNESS. PHOTOGRAPHS: KATE WHITAKER. STYLING: REBECCA NEWPORT. FOOD STYLING: LORNA BRASH

SERVES 10 READY IN 1HR PRICE PER SERVING 24p

A savoury take on the classic French tarte tatin, which is turned upside down to reveal the filling

FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH FOOD

Onion gravy with sausages & mash Onion gravy is great with sausages, liver, steaks or chops. The slow cooking releases the natural sugars to give a fabulous rich flavour 15g butter 1tbsp sunflower oil 4 red onions, halved and finely sliced 200ml white wine 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 350ml chicken stock, made with 1 chicken stock cube 2 level tsp cornflour

Sausages, mashed potato and green beans, to serve Melt the butter and oil in a pan. Add the onions and stir to coat. Cover and cook over a very low heat, stirring often, until they’re a deep golden colour – this will take 30-40 minutes. Don’t be tempted to speed this up.

Add the wine and thyme and boil fast, uncovered, until the wine is reduced by half.

As the wine reduces, the flavour will intensify, become richer and all the alcohol will burn off.

Pour in the stock and leave to simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove the thyme.

Mix the cornflour with 2tbsp

cold water and stir into the onion mixture. Simmer for 2-4 minutes, then serve with sausages, mash and beans. If you want to serve it as part of a vegetarian meal, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.

CALORIES

475 24%

LOW

HIGH

HIGH

MED

7.1g 27.3g 8% 39%

8.5g 43%

2.4g 40%

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MOTHER’S DAY FOOD

Mother’s Day tea

Spoil your mum with our special afternoon tea – a very British tradition

SERVES 16 READY IN 1HR 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 50p

Gluten free carrot cake

Everyone can enjoy this deliciously moist treat Grated zest of 1 orange, plus 3tbsp orange juice 125g sultanas 100g pecans 300g Asda Gluten Free Plain Flour 2 level tsp Doves Farm Gluten Free Baking Powder 1 level tsp mixed spice 1 level tsp ground cinnamon 1½ level tsp bicarbonate of soda 1½ level tsp Isabel’s Cuisine Xanthan Gum 50g desiccated coconut 3 large free-range eggs 250g light brown soft sugar 215ml sunflower oil 250g carrots, grated

100g butter, softened 100g icing sugar 1tsp lemon juice Few drops vanilla extract 250g Asda Mascarpone Preheat the oven to 160C/ 140C Fan/Gas 3. Grease two 20cm sandwich tins and line the bases with baking paper.

Put the orange zest in a small bowl with the juice and sultanas. Set aside for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, put the pecans on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 5 minutes.

Chop the nuts, divide into two portions then set aside.

Sift the flour, baking powder, mixed spice, cinnamon, bicarbonate of soda and Xanthan gum into a bowl. Add one portion of the pecans and the coconut.

Put the eggs in another large bowl with the sugar and whisk for a few minutes until the sugar starts to dissolve.

Add the oil and whisk for a further few minutes.

Stir in the sultanas and juice, carrots and flour mix. Put in the tins and bake for 35-45 minutes until the tops spring back when lightly pressed.

Leave in the tins for 10 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.

Meanwhile, beat the butter and icing sugar until well mixed. Stir in the lemon juice, vanilla and mascarpone until smooth. Sandwich the sponges with one layer of the frosting and spread the rest on top of the cake. Sprinkle the remaining pecans on top.

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36.7g 52%

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Scones with smoked salmon & soft cheese These are best made and eaten on the same day so that they’re really fresh.

And they’re so easy – they take just 15 minutes to make and 12 minutes to bake 225g self-raising flour, plus extra for shaping Pinch of salt ¼ level tsp mustard powder Good pinch of cayenne 50g butter, in small cubes 75g extra mature Cheddar, grated 2tbsp chopped fresh chives 150ml semi-skimmed milk 150g Asda Lighter Plain Soft Cheese 100g smoked salmon Few sprigs of fresh dill

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

Grease two baking trays. Sift the flour, salt, mustard powder and cayenne into a bowl.

Rub in the butter. Add the cheese and chives and stir until evenly mixed. Set aside 1tbsp of the milk. Add the rest to the milk, all at once, and mix with a round-bladed knife to make a soft but not sticky dough. It’s important to add the milk all at once or you

MAKES 10 READY IN 30 MINS PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 31p

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won’t get a smooth dough.

Flour your hands and gather the mixture together, handling it as little as possible.

The less you handle the dough, the lighter the scones will be.

Put on a lightly floured surface and pat out to 2cm thick.

Flour a 5cm-wide cutter and cut out scones. Place on the trays. Gather the leftover dough, pat out and cut again.

Repeat this until all the dough has been used up. There

should be enough to make 10.

Brush the tops with the leftover milk, bake for 12-15 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.

Just before serving, split the scones through the middle and spread the bottom halves with soft cheese. Top with a piece of smoked salmon and a sprig of dill. Put the tops on at an angle to show off the filling.

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MOTHER’S DAY FOOD

COVER RECIPE

Fondant fancies

These will keep for two days in an airtight box

RECIPES: GLYNIS MCGUINNESS, GREGOR MCMASTER. PHOTOGRAPHS: KATE WHITAKER. STYLING: RACHEL JUKES

225g butter, softened, plus 150g for the icing 225g caster sugar 4 large free-range eggs 225g self-raising flour 2 level tsp baking powder 300g icing sugar ½tsp vanilla extract 1tbsp milk 125g apricot jam, warmed and sieved 1kg ready-to-roll icing Food colouring

MAKES 25 READY IN 2HRS 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 23p

Grease and line a 20cm square, shallow tin. Preheat the oven to 160C/140C Fan/Gas 3.

Beat together 225g butter, the caster sugar, eggs, flour and baking powder until creamy.

Put in the tin and level the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack, then cut into 25 squares.

Beat the butter for the icing until soft. Gradually beat in the icing sugar, vanilla and milk.

Brush the sides and top of the cakes with warm apricot jam.

Leave for 15 minutes to set.

Spread the top and sides of the cakes thinly with the buttercream. Chill until it’s hard.

Set aside 50g of the readyto-roll icing. Cut the rest into small pieces and put in a bowl.

Whisk in 140ml boiling water to make a smooth fondant icing.

Colour with food colouring. Put a fork into the side of the cakes to help cover them with icing.

Colour the rest of the icing and roll out. Shape into flowers to decorate some cakes. Put the remaining fondant icing in a piping bag and write ‘mum’ on the others. Leave to set.

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FOOD MOTHER’S DAY

Open sandwiches Dainty finger sandwiches are a must at afternoon tea Cut small bread rolls through the middle and spread thinly with butter. Top with the following fillings – or make your mum’s favourite.

Prawn Mix cooked king prawns with Asda Seafood Sauce and some diced cucumber.

Chicken & avocado Cut cooked chicken into small pieces and mix with mango chutney, diced ripe avocado and sliced spring onions.

Egg mayonnaise Chop hard boiled eggs and mix with mayonnaise. Top with salad cress.

Ham & tomato Spread the rolls thinly with mustard and top with sliced cooked ham, rocket and quartered cherry tomatoes.

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WORDS: MARILYN WRIGHT. PHOTOGRAPHS: SAM STOWELL. STYLING: JENNY IGGLEDEN. FOOD STYLING: JAYNE CROSS

This Mother’s Day, surprise her with a delicious afternoon tea – you’ll find plenty of ideas at the Asda Bakery When it comes to Mother’s Day, it’s the thought that counts. So why not show how much you care by making your mum an afternoon tea? We’ve got some lovely treats at the Asda Bakery that will make it really special.

You could give her a yummy Giant Cookie as a gift (left), spoil her with our lovely Chocolate Indulgence Cake (below) or spell out how special she is with our Mum Iced Letters.

And don’t forget our pretty Mother’s Day cupcakes – they taste heavenly!

You’ll find lots more tempting cakes and breakfast treats at the in-store bakery to make it an occasion your mum will cherish.

£3

♦ Asda Bakery: Mum Giant Cookie, £3

♦ Chocolate Indulgence Cake, £4

♦ Mum Iced Letters, £1

♦ Mother’s Day Cupcakes, £1 for 2-pack

Let’s make

CUPCAKES

These pretty treats are easy and fun for the kids to make. Once they’ve mastered the basic recipe, they can try six variations on the next page

MAKES 12 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER CAKE 34p

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KIDS’ COOKING FOOD 125g self-raising flour 1 level tsp baking powder 125g butter, softened 125g caster sugar 2 large free-range eggs Buttercream (see box below) Asda Red Food Colouring Asda Pink and White Pearls, to decorate Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Line a 12-hole bun tray with cupcake cases (not fairy cake or muffin cases). Sift the flour and baking powder together into a large bowl.

It’s important to measure the baking powder accurately – use a measuring spoon and run your finger across the top to ensure that it’s level.

Make sure the butter is soft (a bit like mayonnaise) but not melted. Add the butter, sugar and eggs to the flour.

Beat with a wooden spoon until well mixed. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula and beat again for 1 minute.

Put the mixture in the paper cases, making sure they’re all about the same size. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed. Cool on a wire rack.

Make the buttercream – see recipe below. Add a tiny blob of red food colouring and beat until the icing is pink.

Use a clean cocktail stick to add a little more colouring if necessary. Put the icing in a piping bag with a large star nozzle and pipe it onto the cakes. Or spread it with a knife.

Sprinkle a few pearls on top of the cakes.

CUPCAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM

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CUPCAKE WITH GLACÉ ICING

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● Buttercream Beat 125g soft,

unsalted butter with a wooden spoon until creamy. Add 250g sifted icing sugar, a rounded tbsp at a time. Add ½tsp vanilla extract and 1tbsp milk and beat well until the icing is creamy.

● Glacé icing Sift 225g icing sugar

into a bowl and add 6tsp warm water.

Stir and add another 1-2tsp water, a few drops at a time, until you have an icing that will coat the tops of the cupcakes.

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FOOD KIDS’ COOKING Rich chocolate

Spicy ginger

Replace a heaped tbsp flour in the cake mixture with a heaped tbsp cocoa.

Melt a few squares of dark chocolate and leave until just warm.

Add to buttercream icing and spread thickly on top of the cakes. Decorate with chocolate buttons.

Add 2 balls of chopped stem ginger and ½tsp ground ginger to the mixture. Top with glacé icing made by replacing the water with syrup from the jar of ginger. Top with chopped stem ginger.

Cherry swirl Add a good handful of quartered glacé cherries to the cake mixture. Top with a swirl of buttercream and decorate with glacé cherries.

Zesty lemon Add the finely grated zest of an unwaxed lemon to the cake mixture. Make glacé icing, replacing the water with lemon juice and spoon on top.

Decorate with finely shredded lemon zest.

Coffee & nut

Orange & sultana Add the finely grated zest of a small orange and a good handful of sultanas or raisins to the cake mixture. Make glacé icing, replacing the water with orange juice and spread on top.

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Dissolve 1 level tbsp instant coffee in 1tbsp hot water and add to the cake mixture with some chopped pecans. Dissolve 5 level tsp instant coffee in 2tbsp hot water. Cool and add to the buttercream icing instead of the milk.

Pipe onto the cakes and decorate with pecans.

Super-snug to keep her tootsies cosy.

For fashion pressie ideas, see page 86.

Totally Yummy Mummy slippers, £5

heavenly pink and white blooms.

Extra Special Mixed Roses, £15

Gifts for

mum

Scented luxury hand wash and lotion.

Baylis & Harding Hand Wash Set, £6

Show your love with pretty spring tulips. Other colours available.

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Wherever you see these icons, the products are available online and in store

Floral fragrance set – includes eau de toilette, shower gel and body lotion. Anais Anais Eau de Toilette gift set, £32

if she loves cooking, she’ll love this pretty apron. Floral apron, £4

Pretty candle with heart-warming scent.

I Heart My Mum candle, £2

mother’s day gifts

Gorgeous floral favourites. Other colours available. Mum’s Roses bouquet, £6

Light up her life with this pretty holder. Flower tea-light, £1; Mum bunting (above), £1

This pretty make-up bag can double as a pencil case. Yummy Mummy bag, £3, selected stores from 25 February

Styliish eau de toilette spray and body lotion with a rich, fruity aroma.

Boss Orange gift set, £27

Surprise her with these stunning flowers (see aSda.com/flowers).

Purple Haze bouquet, £26

Spell out how much you care.

I Love Mum tea-lights, £2

Treat her to a 2 for 1 Deluxe Choice Pamper Day at Bannatyne’s Health Clubs (see aSda.com/gifts), £85

Louvel Fontaine Brut Champagne, £12 (until 13 march); Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Rosé, £6 (until 13 march)

a great pampering gift – includes wash bag, body wash, body and hand lotion.

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Beautiful blooms to make her day. Extra Special Indulgence bouquet, £15

grow your own lily plant – ceramic pot, compost and bulb included.

Ceramic lily growing kit, £7

cute babywear. Mummy’s Little Soldier sleepsuit, tiny baby to 24mths, £5, available 11-28 march

splash out on decadent tea. Afternoon Tea for Two (see asda.com/gifts), £35

give her a song! Happy Mother’s Day! singing helium balloon, £6

gorgeous flowers to brighten her day.

Pink Delight bouquet, £10

upload her fave pics to asda.com/photo to create a memories book. Photo book, from £16 (smaller books, from £6)

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*experience may differ from photograph shown. photographs: alamy, sam stowell. styling: tony hutchinson

photo shoot for two. Mother Daughter Photo Shoot (see asda.com/gifts), £19.50

mother’s day gifts

shake things up on Valentine’s day with this cute ornament.

Snow globe, £

cute cupcake-themed pyjamas.

Keep Calm and Eat Cake sleepwear, 8-10 to 24-26, £6

includes a body milk, body cleanser, body butter and body polisher. Baylis & Harding Perfect Pamper Kit, £8

turn her favourite photo into a gift at asda.com/photo. Medium make-up photo bag, £15 (other sizes available)

make mum happy with these blooms.

Mum’s Delight bouquet, £5

a cute way to display family pics.

Heart Shaped Photo Frame, £3

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gifts mother’s day

a book to be loved and shared.

I Love You Mummy book, £3

Leave her a special message.

Mum notice board, £1

great for making a mother’s day breakfast really special.

I Love Mum toast stamp, £1

pocket money

gifts

For mums or grandmas. Mug selection, £1 each; mug with coaster, £3

show your love.

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Small tokens of afection the kids can buy – all at £3 or under

so that mum always remembers the day, wherever she is. Butterfly key ring, £1

ideal for displaying treasured photos on the fridge. Magnetic photo frame, £1

makes a perfect key ring or to display in the house. Mum decoration, £2

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Lamb tagine A heady combination of tender lamb, sweet fruit and fragrant spices – and you don’t need a fancy pot to cook it in!

SERVES 6 READY IN 2HRS 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.08

RECIPE: GLYNIS MCGUINNESS. PHOTOGRAPH: ADRIAN LAWRENCE. STYLING: ROB MERRETT. FOOD STYLING: JAYNE CROSS

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How to make it H

A tagine is an ideal dish for weekend entertaining because, although it takes around two hours to cook, it doesn’t take a lot of time to put together.

We’ve used lamb neck fillet in this recipe because it becomes incredibly tender when slow-cooked and it’s reasonably priced. Plus, it’s easy to cut, which makes your job easier!

2tbsp olive oil 2 x 300g packs Asda Butcher’s Selection Lamb Neck Fillets, trimmed of fat and cubed 1 large onion, chopped 1½ level tsp each ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cumin and smoked paprika 390g can Asda Chopped Tomatoes with Chilli & Peppers 250g carrots, sliced 1tbsp clear honey 2 red peppers, deseeded and sliced 3tbsp chopped fresh coriander, plus extra to serve 150g ready-to-eat prunes 150g ready-to-eat dried apricots 50g whole blanched almonds Couscous, to serve

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Match with…

Marques del Norte Rioja,

£4 (75cl) Medium bodied, this Rioja is full of juicy red berry notes with a hint of spice. It’s perfect served with lamb.

Preheat the oven to 160C/140C Fan/Gas 3. Heat half the oil in a frying pan and cook the cubed lamb in batches until browned on both sides, then transfer to a casserole dish.

Heat the remaining oil in the pan, then cook the onion until soft and starting to turn golden. Add all the spices with 2tbsp cold water. Stir over a medium heat for 1 minute, then mix with the lamb.

Heat the tomatoes in the pan until simmering, stirring to pick up any leftover spices.

Add to the lamb with 300ml hot water. Cover and cook in the oven for 45 minutes.

Add the carrots, honey and red peppers to the casserole dish. Cover and cook for another 45 minutes.

Add the fresh coriander, prunes and apricots to the casserole. Cover and cook for a further 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, put the almonds on a baking tray and roast for 5 minutes until golden.

Sprinkle the roasted almonds onto the tagine along with the remaining chopped fresh coriander.

Serve with couscous.

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Jim’s tips ● A tagine can be made in advance and reheated. The flavour

improves if it’s kept in the fridge for a few hours or up to a day, then reheated. ● If you fancy a change from lamb, you could make an equally delicious chicken or pork tagine by replacing the lamb in this recipe with skinless chicken thighs or pork steaks. ● You can use an authentic tagine instead of a casserole dish – its conical lid provides plenty of room for steam to form, keeping the lamb and other food moist while they cook. But you don’t have to use one to create this beautiful dish.

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Shortcrust pastry This recipe makes a lovely, crisp, buttery pastry, and it’s very simple to master. We’ve used ours for the base of a classic quiche Lorraine

SERVES 12 READY IN 1HR 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 56p

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MASTERCLASS FOOD

RECIPE: GLYNIS MCGUINNESS. PHOTOGRAPHS: DAVID MUNNS. STYLING: REBECCA NEWPORT. FOOD STYLING: LINZI BRECHIN, GREGOR MCMASTER, GLYNIS MCGUINNESS

Glynis McGuinness Food Editor

Shortcrust pastry is the workhorse of the pastry world. Once you know how to make it, you’re on your way to pies, tarts and pasties – and, of course, quiche. The classic quiche Lorraine comes from France – serve it cold if that’s more convenient, but for me, nothing beats warm quiche.

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

Sift the flour and a pinch of salt into a large bowl. Cut the butter and lard into small cubes and add to the flour. Then, using your fingertips and thumb, lift and rub the fat into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Mix the egg yolk with 4tbsp cold water and add to the mixture. Mix until it forms clumps, adding a little more water if necessary. Gather together, wrap in clingfilm and chill for 15 minutes.

2 Lightly dust a work surface and rolling pin with flour. Roll out the pastry using short, sharp, light strokes to make a round about 29cm across. Gently lift the pastry onto the rolling pin, to help move it, and then place it over a 23cm flan tin. Carefully ease it in, using your fingers to make sure it goes right into the edge. Trim the top edges to about 4mm above the tin. Prick the base with a fork and chill for 15 minutes until the pastry is firm.

For the pastry 200g plain flour, plus extra for rolling out 75g butter, chilled 25g lard or white vegetable fat, at room temperature 1 egg yolk

For the quiche Lorraine filling 250g Asda Extra Special Gammon Steak, trimmed of fat and cut into small cubes 1tsp sunflower oil 4 spring onions, trimmed and sliced 75g Gruyère, grated 3 large free range eggs 300ml single cream

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3 Lay a piece of foil in the pastry case, shiny side down, and weigh it down with raw rice.

Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the foil and rice and bake for another 5 minutes to cook the base. Reduce the oven temperature to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Cook the gammon in a dry frying pan, over a medium heat, for about 4 minutes or until it’s just cooked. Drain off any juices that come out. Add the oil and spring onions and cook for another 2 minutes.

Sprinkle about a quarter of the cheese in the base of the flan case, then scatter the gammon and spring onions on top.

Lightly beat the eggs and single cream together and season with pepper. Pour into the flan case and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is just set.

Glynis’ tips ● Keep cool Chill the water for

● Change the flavour For sweet

the pastry, and if your hands are warm, run under the cold tap and dry them before you start.

pastry, add 1 level tbsp icing sugar to the flour and butter. Or add 40g grated Parmesan for cheese pastry.

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Moroccan Style Chicken with Lemon and Herb Cous Cous

SERVES

4

Ingredients for the Chicken…

Method:

8 Pieces Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs (skin on, bone in) 1 Bisto Chicken Stock Melt 1 Medium Onion (peeled and roughly chopped) 1 Red Pepper (seeded and roughly chopped) 3 tbsp Olive Oil 2 cloves Garlic (peeled and chopped) 2 tsp Ground Cumin ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp Ground Paprika 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander 1 Fresh Lime 2 tbsp Tomato Paste 600g (cooked weight) Cous Cous

1 In a bowl, mix together the cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and grated lime zest. Make three slits in each of the chicken pieces, cutting through the skin and a little way into the flesh. Add to the bowl with the spices.

2 Add the rest of the ingredients (excluding the stock melt) and mix so that all the chicken and vegetables are well coated. If time allows, leave to marinade for about an hour.

3 Place into a baking tray big enough to spread everything out evenly and into a preheated oven at 180°C (160 fan). Roast for 10 minutes, remove, and add the stock melt to the tray. As it melts, stir it into the chicken and vegetables. Return to the oven and roast for another 20 – 25 minutes until the chicken is nicely browned, cooked through and piping hot.

4 Cook cous cous following the pack instructions, replacing water with vegetable stock and add chopped coriander.

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EXTRA SPECIAL FOOD

Slow-cooked pork belly with an Asian glaze Try this delicious restaurant-style dish created in partnership with Leiths School of Food and Wine

PHOTOGRAPH: MAJA SMEND. STYLING: JENNY IGGLEDEN. FOOD STYLING: EMILY JONZEN

This pork is infused with aromatic herbs and spices, then slow-cooked for a melt in the mouth texture. The Oriental flavours are enhanced by the honey glaze.

LEITHS’ T Try this pork IP A style with stir sian -fried Extra Specia l Pak Choi, sh Baby iita mushrooms ke and noodles

♦ Extra Special Slow-cooked Pork Belly with an Asian Glaze, £6 (400g; £1.50/100g), served with Extra Special Buttery Marabel Potatoes, (1.5kg) and Extra Special Tenderstem Broccoli (250g)

Salmon suppers No-fuss Asda Salmon Fillets are boneless and easy to prepare – try these quick and easy recipe ideas for a delicious supper ♦ Asda Salmon Fillets, £3.80 (280g; £1.36/100g) or 3 packs for £10. See packs for more recipes

Japanesestyle salmon ♦ Soak 2 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. ♦ Mix 6tbsp dark soy sauce with 2tbsp sherry, 1tbsp lemon juice and 1 level tbsp brown sugar. ♦ Cut Asda Salmon Fillets from a 280g pack into pieces. Place in a dish with the marinade.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes. ♦ Thread the fish onto the skewers. Grill for 5 minutes. ♦ Serve with steamed pak choi, rice, fresh coriander, chopped and deseeded red chili, fresh lime and some marinade for dipping. Serves 2 CALORIES

Pesto salmon

WORDS: MARILYN WRIGHT. PHOTOGRAPH: RIA OSBOURNE. STYLING: TAMZIN FERDINANDO. FOOD STYLING: DENISE SMART

♦ Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Place Asda Salmon Fillets from a 280g pack on a greased baking tray.

Brush with 2tsp green pesto. ♦ Mix 25g white breadcrumbs with 1 level tbsp pesto and the grated zest of ½ unwaxed lemon. Spread over the fillets and bake for 15 minutes. ♦ Serve with roasted on-the-vine cherry tomatoes, baby-leaf salad and griddled or toasted farmhouse bread. Serves 2 CALORIES

632 32%

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551 28%

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4.2g 15.9g 5% 23%

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2.7g 14%

2.9g 48%

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BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

Salmon & watercress hollandaise ♦ Brush Asda Salmon Fillets from a 280g pack with oil.

Fry for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked. ♦ Make up a 23g pack Asda Hollandaise Sauce according to the instructions.

Add 50g watercress and blitz with a hand-held blender. ♦ Serve with the salmon, green vegetables and roasted new potatoes. Serves 2 CALORIES

LOW

SUGAR

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453 10.2g 19.6g 23% 11% 28%

LOW

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4.3g 22%

1.2g 20%

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SALT

BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

TASTY SUPPERS FOOD

Weekday winners Quick, easy dishes that will see you and the family through the week

SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.41

Gammon with cabbage & leek mash Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with our tasty twist on colcannon, a traditional Irish potato dish 600g Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes (peeled weight), cut into even-size chunks 1 large leek, trimmed of roots and coarse green leaves 25g Flora Spread 350g green cabbage, finely shredded 75ml semi-skimmed milk

2 x 230g packs Asda Butcher’s Selection Gammon Steaks Put the potatoes in a pan, cover with water, then bring to the boil. Cook until tender.

Drain and return to the pan.

Meanwhile, finely shred the leek. Melt the Flora in another pan, then cook the

leeks, covered with a lid, over a low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the cabbage and cook uncovered, stirring often, for another 4-5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

When the potatoes are cooked, drained and back in the pan, add the milk and

gently heat through. Mash the potatoes, then stir in the cabbage and leeks. Season.

While the veg is cooking, grill the gammon for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked. Serve with the mash.

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441 4.7g 19g 5.9g 4g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 22% 5% 27% 30% 67% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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Turkey satay stir-fry Our satay sauce is made with peanut butter – it’s also great with pork, beef, chicken or prawns 3tbsp Amoy Low Salt Soy Sauce 3 level tbsp peanut butter 1tbsp Asda Sweet Chilli Sauce 250g Asda Egg Noodles 2tbsp Asda Groundnut Oil or sunflower oil 340g Asda Butcher’s Selection Turkey Breast Steak, cut into small strips 125g pack Asda Baby Corn

155g pack Sugar Snap Peas 4 spring onions, trimmed and sliced 2 red peppers, deseeded and cut into strips For the satay sauce, mix the soy sauce with the peanut butter, sweet chilli sauce and 4tbsp hot water. Set aside.

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Add the egg noodles to a large pan of boiling water, bring back to the boil and simmer for 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a wok and stir-fry the turkey for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through. Add to the noodles with any meat juices.

Heat the remaining oil in the wok. Halve the baby corn, then cook along with the other vegetables for 3-4 minutes.

Return the noodles to the wok and add the satay sauce.

Heat through and serve.

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545 10.8g 14.5g 2.8g 1.4g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 27% 12% 21% 14% 23% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

TASTY SUPPERS FOOD

Pork with nutty couscous You can use any leftover couscous the next day in a cold salad or packed lunches 2tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 level tsp each Asda Paprika, Asda Ground Cumin and Asda Ground Coriander 300g couscous 100g dried apricots, cut into small pieces Zest of ½ unwaxed lemon, grated

SERVES 4 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.65

50g flaked almonds 400g Asda Butcher’s Selection Pork Fillet, trimmed and cut into 1cm slices 350g green beans and lemon quarters, to serve Heat 1tbsp olive oil in a large pan and cook the onion until soft. Stir in the spices, then stir over a low

heat for 30 seconds – no more. Remove from the heat.

Add the couscous, apricots and lemon zest and stir once. Pour in 375ml boiling water. Cover the pan and leave to stand for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, toast the almonds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat until golden, stirring all the time

so they don’t burn. Set aside.

Heat the remaining oil in the frying pan and cook the pork for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

Heat the couscous and stir in the almonds. Serve with the pork, green beans and lemon.

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CALORIES SUGAR

FAT SAT FAT

SALT

491 12.1g 18.1g 2.8g 0.2g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 25% 13% 26% 14% 3% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.15

Sweetcorn cakes with avocado salsa

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Kids will love these sweetcorn cakes, and our zingy salsa also goes nicely with baked beans 1 red onion, finely chopped 1tbsp olive oil 2 ripe avocados 2tbsp lime juice 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped 2tbsp fresh coriander, chopped 115g self-raising flour ½ level tsp Dr Oetker baking powder ¼ level tsp Coleman’s Dry

Mustard Powder 75g Asda Lighter Mature Cheddar, grated 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 75ml milk 198g Green Giant Sweetcorn, Cook half the onion in ½ tbsp of the oil in a frying pan until soft. Tip into a bowl.

Halve, stone and scoop out

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the avocado flesh. Cut into cubes and mix with the lime juice, tomatoes, coriander and remaining onion. Set aside.

Sift the flour into a bowl. Add the baking powder, mustard and a pinch of salt. Stir in the cheese and add the eggs and milk. Beat into a batter with a thick whisk. Stir in the sweetcorn and cooked onion.

Grease the frying pan with the rest of the oil and heat until very hot. Drop the batter into the pan, 2tbsp at a time, to make small pancakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes each side.

Keep warm while you make more. Serve with the salsa.

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LOW MED MED MED

CALORIES SUGAR

FAT SAT FAT

SALT

375 8.1g 18.8g 5.7g 1.2g OF YOUR 9% 27% 29% 20% 5 A DAY 19% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

TASTY SUPPERS FOOD

Spaghetti with smoked salmon & peas Salmon doesn’t have to be reserved for special occasions – cook a midweek supper using our Smart Price packs 300g Asda Chosen by you Spaghetti 325g frozen peas 15g butter 4 spring onions, trimmed and sliced 150g Asda Lighter Plain Soft Cheese 75ml semi-skimmed milk 25g Parmesan, grated

2 x 120g packs Asda Smart Price Smoked Salmon Trimmings, cut into small pieces 2tbsp chopped parsley Add the spaghetti to a large pan of boiling water.

Bring back to boil, stir once and gently boil for 6 minutes.

Add the peas, return to the boil and cook for another 6 minutes or until the pasta is just cooked, then drain.

Melt the butter in the pan and cook the spring onions for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Add the soft cheese, milk and Parmesan, then stir over a low heat until

smooth and hot. Add the smoked salmon and parsley and heat through. Season with pepper.

Add the spaghetti and peas and toss together. Heat through, then serve.

1

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CALORIES SUGAR

FAT SAT FAT

SALT

6g 16.8g 6.8g 2.3g 547 OF YOUR 5 A DAY 7% 24% 34% 38% 27% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

RECIPES: GLYNIS MCGUINNESS. PHOTOGRAPHS: PHILIP WEBB. STYLING: ROB MERRETT. FOOD STYLING: LORNA BRASH

SERVES 4 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.05

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Gardener’s delight

Get busy in the garden this spring – we have all the tools and accessories you’ll need

£4

Gardening gloves

Gardening pegs, £1 for 10-pack; hand fork, £2.50; hand trowel, £2.50; garden wire, £1 for 30 metres Buy online and collect in store for free with

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1. Spear & Jackson: garden rake*, £12; border fork*, £14; border spade*, £14; edging tool*, £10; Dutch hoe*, £10 2. Black 40cm Ascot planter, £3.50; Milano planter, £10; Spear & Jackson hedging shears, £12; Black & Decker Hedge Trimmer 450w, £39 (look out for great deals on Flymo products, including the Easicut 450 Hedge Trimmer, £45) 3. Garden rake, £5; fork, £6; bow saw, £3; edging tool, £5; lawn rake, £6; 4-piece cutting tool set, £10 (includes 2 pairs secateurs, loppers and hedge shears); belt tool pouch, £2.75 4. Edging tool*, £7; hand trowel*, £3; hand fork*, £3; transplanter*, £3; fork*, £14; lawn rake*, £12; spade*, £14

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GARDENING HOMES

£2

Galvanised buckets (price each)

Galvanised milk churn, £4; Galvanised oval planter, £4; Unwins seeds, 3 for £4; garden gnome, £5

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HOMES GARDENING

Pot t ing g uide

SOW IN MARCH Vegetables lettuce/ salad leaves (all varieties), tomatoes, chillies, aubergines, leeks, brassicas (purple sprouting broccoli, kale, calabrese), green beans, peas, herbs

Flowers (half-hardy annuals) antirrhinums, sweet peas, sunflowers, rudbeckia, cosmos, delphiniums

How to sow seeds

1

Fill seed trays or small pots with multipurpose compost – break up any lumps with your fingers or use a garden sieve if you have one. Gently firm the soil with your hand or use a tamping tool.

2

Sprinkle your seeds over the compost thinly, or follow pack instructions. Cover them with a fine layer of compost.

3 4

Place in a propagator, a clear plastic bag or cover with a piece of glass.

Place on a warm window sill. Remove the cover once the seeds have germinated.

5

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO GROW YOUR PLANTS FROM SEED Clean pots or seed trays; fresh multipurpose compost; plastic labels; propagators (or clear plastic bags/pieces of glass); seeds; and a little patience!

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Poke in labels with the plants’ names and the planting date. Water gently.

When the seedlings are big enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots. Once it gets warmer, gradually acclimatise them before planting outside.

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It’s sow easy! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, a novice or want to get your kids interested, growing your own flowers and vegetables from seed is the easiest and cheapest ways to get masses of plants.

Sowing seeds indoors now will give you a head start and you’ll have strong, healthy plants to transplant out once the weather improves.

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Top shelf (above): Garden twine, £1 for 100 metres Middle shelf: Unwins seeds, 3 for £4; gardening pegs, as before; 13cm plastic pots, £1.50 for 5-pack; 9cm plastic pots, £1 for 10-pack; 9cm square plastic pots, £1 for 10-pack; 7cm square plastic pots, £1 for 15-pack; large biodegradeable pots, £1.50 for 12-pack; 10cm labels, £1 for 100-pack Bottom shelf: seed tray, £2; 24-cell seed tray, £2; propagation set, £2; hand trowel*, as before; hand fork*, as before

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Above, clockwise from left: Black 40cm Ascot planter, £3.50; Milano planter, £10; terracotta 40cm Ascot planter, £3.50; terracotta 30cm Ascot planter, £1.96; terracotta 19cm planter, £1 for 2-pack; black 50cm trough planter, £2 Left: Evergreen Multi-Purpose Grass Seed, £4 (420g); Miracle-Gro All-Purpose Plant Food, £4 (1L); 1 litre watering can, £1.50; large biodegradeable pots, as before; gardening pegs, as before; 1 litre garden sprayer, 68p; Roundup Weedkiller, £4 (1L); Resolver Weedkiller 24H, £4 (1L); garden scoop, £1; Westland Multi-Purpose Compost with added John Innes, £3 (26.7L); Evergreen Complete 4 in 1 Grass Seed, £7.75 (3.5kg) 68 | ASDA.COM/MAGAZINE | MARCH 2013

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Home Sweet Home wall clock*, £10

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NEW IN STORE HOMES

Spring collection Ass the days get warmer, now’s a great time to A update your home with our new homewares range u Candy shades look brilliant with plain-coloured walls and minimalist furniture

Raise a smile with these fun home accessories in bright colours colou Photo frame*, £5

Vase**, £5

Crackle votive candle holders, £6 for 3-pack

Owl paper weight*, £3; owl doorstop*, £7, also available From above left: vase**, £5; striped cushion, £4; chenille cushion, £4; Big Ben cushion*, £7; Home Sweet Home cushion, £9; chenille spot cushion, £4; Big Ben cushion*, as before; Tenby Click Clack sofa bed*, £199

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Traditional leaf table lamp, £17

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Boudoir double duvet and pillow set, £11; cushion* (on bed), £8; throw, £12; photo frames* (on wall), from £4; Eden bookcase*, £145; vase**, £4; heart photo frame*, £6; mini drawers, £10; cushions, from £7, photo frame, £9

Multi-photo frame*, £12

Timeless style Add charm tto simple i l iinteriors t i by using a mix of prints and textures with classic tones

Wicker tealight holder, £5

Alarm clock canvas*, £8

Crewel heart cushion, £8

Leaf-print cushion*, £8

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NEW IN STORE HOMES

Ooh-la-la! Gorgeous statement bed linen to add some Parisian chic to your bedroom

LOVE ornament, £7; distressed silver tea light holder**, £3; wire wax fills, £6 for 3-pack Mini drawers, as before; letter holder, £7

Tumbler, £3; dispenser, £5

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Tenby Click Clack sofa bed*, £199; leaf-print cushion*, £7; parrot-print cushion*, £7; chenille cushion, £7; green crewel work cushion*, £8; Dorset coffee table*, £95; parrot ornament, £6; Hurricane vase†, £4, hummingbird votive candle holder**, as before

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Tropical glamour Flame-red shades complement botanical-themed prints and shimmery accessories access Birdcage tea-light holder*, £10

Lotus flower tea-light holder**, £3

Rich tones and bold patterns look fab against a backdrop of classic wood flooring

Hummingbird votive candle holder**, £3

Hearts ornament**, £7

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NEW IN STORE HOMES Multi-photo frame*, £8; photo frames*, from £3; Tulsa side table*, £79; vase†, £4; Malmo chair*, £99; floral cushion, £8

Gaya side table*, £85; parrot ornament, as before; birdcage tea-light holder*, as before; parrot double duvet set, £11; cross-stitch throw, £18; gold parrot cushion, £7

Pineapple ornament, £6; vase†, £4; Gaya drawer chest*, £275; lotus flower tea-light holder**, £3; box frames, from £10

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Natural textures and simple white accessories set off this serene look Striped cushion*, £4 cushion, £x

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From inky shades to ocean hues, blues help create a calm, relaxing interior

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Asthma answers Got a question about your asthma medication? Our trained pharmacists at your local Asda Pharmacy can help with any concerns Is your asthma under control?

According to charity Asthma UK, 75 per cent of hospital admissions relating to asthma could be avoided if asthmatics were in better control of their condition.

Knowing what medicines to take and when is crucial, so why not make an appointment with our pharmacists to discuss your medication, and check you’re using your inhaler properly*?

And if you aren’t able to get to your own doctor, visit your Asda pharmacist for a consultation and you may be able to buy your inhaler without a prescription**.

Also, don’t forget to use our new inhaler recycling scheme to dispose of your old one for free.

There are 253 Asda in-store pharmacies in the UK, all with private consultation rooms. They’re all open seven days a week until late, including bank holidays, so you can pop in when it suits you.

WORDS: MARILYN WRIGHT. PHOTOGRAPH: GETTY IMAGES

BEING IN CONTROL Steps to managing asthma; ♦ Use your preventer inhaler regularly, as prescribed. ♦ Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruit and veg. ♦ Drink lots of water to avoid becoming dehydrated.

Visit asthma.org.uk for more help and information.

Take control of your asthma with the help of Asda Pharmacy

TERMS & CONDITIONS: *INHALER USAGE CHECK WILL ONLY BE OFFERED THROUGH CONSULTATION WITH THE PHARMACIST. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. **YOU CAN USE THIS SERVICE IF YOU ARE AGED 16 OR OVER AND HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN PRESCRIBED A BLUE INHALER BY A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL FOR ASTHMA OR CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD). SERVICE WILL ONLY BE PROVIDED IF CUSTOMER HAS SATISFIED ELIGIBILITY THROUGH A CONSULATION WITH THE PHARMACIST. YOU CANNOT USE THIS SERVICE IF YOU ARE BREASTFEEDING OR PREGNANT, ALLERGIC TO SALBUTAMOL OR TAKING BETA BLOCKERS.

Fast-track 8 BEAUTY 1 We all struggle with finding ‘me time’ but our mini makeovers will have you looking gorgeous and feeling great – and they all take less than 10 minutes

MINUTE

HOME FACIAL

Remove any impurities with a cream cleanser.

Tip Massage the cleanser using upward and circular motions to boost circulation.

Wipe off with a damp flannel.

2

Exfoliate with a face scrub to remove any dead skin cells. We love using Olay Smoothing Face Scrub, £2 (150ml). Tip Wipe off the face scrub with a hot flannel to open your pores.

3

Apply a facemask.

Leave on for two minutes to let it seep in. The Montagne Jeunesse range (from 75p until 4 April) is great for all skin types.

Tip Cream or gel masks are best for dry skin as they’re good for hydration. For oily skin, try clay-based formulas, which soak up excess oil.

4

Moisturise. Use a cream with SPF during the day to protect against UVA rays and a nourishing, rich cream at night. Try Asda Skin System SPF 15 Day Cream & Night Cream, £2 (2 x 25ml).

PROBLEM SOLVED Your beauty dilemmas sorted in an instant A BROKEN NAIL Dab some nail glue onto the break, press together, then leave to dry before buffing smooth with a nail file.

PUFFY EYES Place a chilled spoon directly over the puffy area to deflate under-eye bags. FLAKY LIPS For smooth lips, apply lip balm before buffing them gently with a dry toothbrush. LIMP HAIR Spritz the roots of your hair with a dry shampoo, then massage it into your scalp for an immediate boost of volume. DULL SKIN Mix some highlighter with your foundation or moisturiser for a dewy glow. TIRED EYES Use an eyelash curler on your lashes to make your eyes look wider and brighter – finish off with mascara.

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MOTHER’S DAY BEAUTY

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MINUTE BODY SMOOTHER

1

In the shower use a body scrub, such as St Ives Apricot Body Scrub, £5 (300ml), to buff away any rough patches of skin.

Tip Buff in circular motions to improve your circulation.

2

5

Apply a body lotion as soon as you step out of the bath. E45 Intense Recovery Lotion, £6 (400ml) is great for dry skin.

Tip Do this while your skin is stilll damp to lock in moisture.

MINUTE HAND REVIVER

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WORDS: ANJANA GOSAI. PHOTOGRAPHS: URBANLIP.COM

Take off nail varnish with a remover. Asda Skin System Nail Varnish Remover, £1 has added conditioner for healthy nails.

2

Tidy up cuticles for a groomed look.

Tip An easy way to do this is apply a drop of hair conditioner to the corner of a flannel and gently push the cuticles back.

3

File each nail to the same length. Always file in one direction, working from the sides to the centre.

4 5

Rub olive oil onto the nails and cuticles to keep them hydrated.

Moisturise with plenty of nourishing hand cream. One of our favourites is Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Fast Absorbing Hand Cream, £4 (75ml).

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MINUTE PEDICURE

Soak feet in warm water for a minute.

Exfoliate with a foot scrub, then use a foot file to buff away hard skin. The N-Spa Complete Foot Care File, £1.60 works wonders.

3

Apply a base coat of nail polish, then a quick drying varnish such as Rimmel 60 Seconds Nail Polish, £3.68 (8ml). Finally, paint on a top coat to prevent the varnish from chipping and help it last longer.

2

Moisturise with a rich foot cream to make them smooth. Scholl Dry Skin Instant Recovery Cream, £5.99 (60g).

AM to PM IN A FLASH Transform your look from day to night with minimal effort CHIC TOP-KNOT Tie your hair into a high ponytail with a hair band, swirl it into a messy bun and pin into place with hair grips.

DRAMATIC EYES Take a soft, black kohl pencil along your upper lash line, then smudge it gently with a cotton bud for a smoky effect that’s great for evenings. GLOW GIRL Liven up a tired looking complexion by sweeping a rosy-hued blusher over the apples of your cheeks – it will make you look younger, too. STATEMENT LIPS Use a bold coloured lipstick such as neon pink for a modern, playful look. ACCENTUATE YOUR FEATURES Dab some highlighter onto the cheekbones, brow bones and décolletage.

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YOUNG AT HEART

Dress, 8-24, £14,

For a fun take on a new trend, check out the G21 Harajuku range of oversized motif sweaters, funky leggings, minis, shorts and some great accessories.

code 4188784 AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM 21 FEBRUARY

Top, 8-24, £10, code 4188780;

trousers*, 8-20, £16, code 4188785;

Specs motif sweater, 8-20, £16, code

court shoes, 3-9, £16, code 4111844 *AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM 21 FEBRUARY

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leggings, 8-20, £8, code 4184594;

Style

FASHION FORWARD George is delighted to sponsor Graduate Fashion Week and these are just two of the exciting pieces from Susanna Yi. See the complete collection in store now.

stud boots*, 3-9, Dress, £18, code 8-24, £14, 4112947; code heart 4188784 motif AVAILABLE ONLINE sweatshirt, 8-20, FROM 21 FEBRUARY £12, code 4184593; shorts, 6-20, £14, code 4135115; grey hi-tops*, 3-9, £18, code 4184594 *AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN SELECTED STORES ONLY

NOTE BOOK

Our favourite trends this month as well as stylish lacy knits that are perfect for spring Bag, £7, code 4113352 AVAILABLE FROM 25 FEBRUARY IN SELECTED STORES

Top, 8-24, £14,

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BOLD & BRIGHT Steal Katie Holmes’ style and invest in a brightly coloured satchel. Great for work or weekends.

WE LOVE LUXE KNITS The lacy knit is the perfect mid-season buy and looks great worn with jeans or with shorts as seen on actress Diane Kruger (left).

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Top, 8-24, £12, code 4208295 AVAILABLE FROM 25 FEBRUARY IN SELECTED STORES

Top, 8-24, £8, code 4208300 AVAILABLE FROM 3 MARCH

Top, 8-24, £14, code 4201240 AVAILABLE FROM 24 FEBRUARY

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MONOCHROME MAGIC Mixing black and white is the best way to keep the tribal look wearable and super stylish.

Style TREND TRIBAL REVIVAL Eye-catching graphic prints are a trend set to sizzle as the weather hots up

Dress, 8-24 std/long, £12, code 4255850 AVAILABLE FROM 25 FEBRUARY

Necklace, £8 Top, 8-24, £8,

STEAL HER STYLE

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Patterned leggings and trousers as seen at Etro are a big trend.

Leggings, 8-24, £10, code 4205206 ETRO

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Crochet cable jumper*, 10-24, £16, code 4191250;

mink jeggings*, 10-20 short length, 10-24 standard length, £12, code 4182520 *AVAILABLE FROM 7 MARCH

TREAT YOURSELF What better excuse than Mother’s Day to choose something pretty from the new Moda range? In store and online now

Necklace, £6, code 3556322

Belt, £4, code 4079580

Bracelet, £5, code 3556168

Bag, £12, code 4086995

Court shoes, 3-9, £10,

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Scarf, £7, code 4092251 AVAILABLE FROM 25 FEBRUARY, SELECTED STORES ONLY

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Crochet jumper*, 10-24, £12, code 4251131; mink jeggings, as before *AVAILABLE FROM 7 MARCH

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Shirt, S-XXXXL, £14, code 4106695

Hoodie (seen on model), S-XXXXL, £14, code 4083876

WHITE STUFF A white shirt worn with straight jeans will take you just about anywhere.

And a contrast collar will add a funky twist.

Introducing…

SOUTH DEAN STREET

Jeans, 30-42, £20, code 4041626

Get in the mood for weekend relaxation with the latest casual collection from George

Fighting hellcats T-shirt (seen on model), S-XXXXL, £8,

HAPPY FEET

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Deck shoes have become a modern classic – they’re what stylish feet wear at the weekend (keep the trainers for the gym!).

Burgundy canvas shoes, 6-12, £8, code 4074883; navy canvas shoes (seen on model), 6-12, 6 12, £8, code 4192672

COOL DUDE Palm print T-shirt, S-XXXXL, £8, code 6049181

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Sweats and logo T-shirts with a Miami vintage vibe are a style winner teamed with chinos.

Jeans, 30-42, £20, code 4065336 AVAILABLE FROM SELECTED STORES ONLY

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THIS MONTH ENTERTAINMENT

Films, music, books

– and much more! We’ve got something for everyone, in store and online

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CINEMA OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL 3D (PG, TBC)

We all know the story of Dorothy and her magical adventures in the Land of Oz, but this fantastical tale takes us back to the origins of the great Wizard himself. When dodgy circus magician Oscar Diggs (James Franco, right) is unexpectedly transported to Oz, he thinks all his dreams have come true and that he’ll find fame and fortune. But that’s before he meets three witches, who aren’t convinced he’s the great wizard ard H he’s pretending to be. Oscar WATCILER needs all the tricks up his sleeve, TR A plus a little ingenuity, to prove them wrong and help the people of Oz defeat the evil forces that threaten them. In cinemas 8 March.

DVD

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 2 (12)

New mother Bella’s world is shattered when baby Renesmee becomes the target of the Volturi, who think she’s an ‘immortal child’ and plan to destroy her and the Cullens.

Facing the wrath of the Volturi and the menacing Arro, the family must find the strength for one last battle. In store 11 March.

CD ANTHEMS HIP HOP III MINISTRY OF SOUND

This compilation of hip hop tracks, featuring early classics from artists such as Grandmaster Flash, Public Enemy, LL Cool J and to Jay Z, is a celebration of one of the most influential styles of music of the last 30 years. So dust down your old boom box and pump up the volume.

GAME

BIOSHOCK INFINITE (18) Fans will love the latest in this acclaimed series. Set in 1912, Booker DeWitt, a hard-bitten ex-Government agent is sent to Columbia, a futuristic floating city, to rescue Elizabeth.

She has unique powers, which, along with an arsenal of new weapons and abilities, they’ll need to battle dangerous enemies and escape the city. In store Tuesday 26 March or pre-order your copy now at ASDA.com/ direct – available on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. MARCH 2013 | ASDA.COM/MAGAZINE | 91

THIS MONTH ENTERTAINMENT Based on David Mitchell’s acclaimed novel and featuring an all-star cast, including Tom Hanks and Halle Berry (both left), this film explores the stories of six seemingly unconnected individuals. Delving into the past, present and future, it reveals how the tiniest threads can link different people, from the 1849 diary of an ocean voyage to a composer’s letters, murder at a nuclear power plant, the goings on at a retirement home, a clone and a post-apocalyptic tribe. Action, mystery and romance are interweaved in this epic film. In cinemas 22 February.

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BOOKS

KIDS’

With libraries and schools celebrating World Book Day, it’s a great time to get children reading.

Kids will receive book tokens to the value of £1 from school to redeem against these new and exclusive titles, also £1. See worldbookday.com for more details.

TONY ROBINSON’S WEIRD WORLD OF WONDERS: FUNNY INVENTIONS

BY TONY ROBINSON AND DEL THORPE (MACMILLAN)

This book spills the beans on some of history’s most important inventions as well as the most daft! From the wheel to an alarm-clock bed, get the quirky lowdown behind all those eureka moments. For children aged seven and up.

GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE COLOURING AND PUZZLE FUN BY GILES ANDREAE AND GUY PARKER-REES (ORCHARD BOOKS) Created especially for World Book Day, this colourful activity book is based on the enchanting tale of Gerald the Giraffe and his quest to dance. Full of fun puzzles, games and pictures to colour in, this will keep your little ones occupied for hours. For children aged three and up.

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HORRID HENRY’S GUIDE TO PERFECT PARENTS

BY FRANCESCA SIMON AND TONY ROSS (ORION) The little horror’s back to impart his unique advice. This time it’s parents who should watch out – with Henry’s sneaky tips for kids on how to get more pocket money, watch more TV and go to bed later. For children aged five and up.

THE CHOCOLATE BOX GIRLS: BITTER SWEET

BY CATHY CASSIDY (PUFFIN) A new book in the popular Chocolate Girl series sees Shay tell his story. After his break up with Honey, the guitar-playing Romeo is now seeing her step-sister Cherry.

But when Honey asks for his help, is it safe to trust his ex?

For children aged 11 and up.

THE DIAMOND BROTHERS IN… TWO OF DIAMONDS

BY ANTHONY HOROWITZ (WALKER BOOKS) With murder, Paris, a remote island and a yogurt posing questions, can world’s worst sleuth Tim Diamond and his brother solve the mystery? For children aged eight and up.

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CINEMA CLOUD ATLAS (15)

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Enjoy as part of a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle.

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GIVEAWAYS & OFFERS

UP FOR GRABS We’ve got lots of fantastic giveaways this month.

Turn over for more prizes and entry details WIN! One of three UK breaks with Parkdean Fancy a short break away from it all? Parkdean is offering the chance for three families each to win a break at one of their 24 award-winning parks, situated in some of the best coastal and country locations in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Norfolk, Wales and Scotland.

Along with stunning locations, the parks also offer plenty of fun facilities including heated pools, sports courts, play areas, kids’ clubs, bars, restaurants and evening entertainment.

The prize includes a three- or four-night stay in a modern self-catering holiday home for up to six people at a Parkdean holiday park of your choice.

For more information and exclusive Asda reader offers, visit parkdean.com/ASDA.

WIN! The chance to be an extra in Carnaby Street the Musical and one night’s stay in London

WIN! A KitchenAid Artisan blender, Kikkoman Soy Sauce and a copy of Kikkoman Recipes Around the World If you thought soy sauce was just for stir-fries and sushi, think again! Kikkoman Soy Sauce is a top-quality, multi-purpose seasoning that makes all kinds of dishes taste great. Kikkoman’s distinctive rich aromatic flavour results from several months of natural brewing and it intensifies the taste of other ingredients. Try adding a dash to soups, sauces and salad dressing instead of salt for an ultra-savoury boost. For recipes, visit kikkoman.co.uk.

Seven lucky winners will each win a KitchenAid Artisan blender plus an iconic dispenser bottle of Kikkoman Soy Sauce and a Kikkoman Recipes Around the World book set.

Here’s something to twist and shout about – your chance to o join the cast of new British musical Carnaby Streett in a walk-on role at the Hackney Empire, London for one night only from 8-13 April 2013. It tells the story of Jude, a singer seeking fame and fortune. Featuring original 60s songs including You Really Got Me and Do Wah Diddy, you’ll be singing all night long. You and your guest (who will appear as an extra too) will also spend a night at the Ten Manchester Street hotel. For more details, visit carnabystreetthemusical.com m and bespokehotels.com.

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GIVEAWAYS & OFFERS WIN! A seven-night family holiday in Europe with Canvas Holidays Take the kids on an adventure with Canvas Holidays. They’re offering one lucky family the chance to win a seven-night, self-catering holiday for two adults and four children at one of their self-catering camping sites at a European destination of your choice. The familyfocused resorts offer everything from wonderful pool complexes and twisting water slides to a wide choice of sports and entertainment. And with Canvas children’s clubs on many campsites, there’s plenty of time for grown-ups to catch a little ‘me time’, too. Even if you don’t win, you can still visit canvasholidays.co.uk to plan a holiday to suit you.

WIN! A holiday to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam with Railbookers

HOW TO ENTER*

Win three holidays in one! Railbookers, the rail holiday specialist, is offering you the chance to win a six-night break for two in the romantic city of Paris, the buzzing capital that is Brussels and the cultural hub of Amsterdam.

Offering you everything you need for a good holiday – romance, culture and chocolate!

You’ll be taking the Eurostar to Paris and then travelling between cities by train, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the view.

If you’re not the winner this time, just visit railbookers.com or call 020 3327 3536 to book a trip of your choice.

For your chance to win these giveaways, call the number below or text the code, then a space and your name and address to 82229, or enter the prize draw online at ASDA.com/win PARKDEAN HOLIDAY PARK Call 0901 151 0090 Text ASDA14

WIN! Tickets to The Sleeping Beauty on Ice at Milton Keynes Theatre We’ve got 25 pairs of tickets to give away to see The Imperial Ice Stars perform The Sleeping Beauty on Ice in Milton Keynes from 18-19 June 2013. Set to the magnificent music of Tchaikovsky, The Sleeping Beauty on Ice tells the classic fairytale love story through sublime world-class skating, breathtaking high-speed lifts and throws, awe-inspiring aerial gymnastics, stilt skating and fire effects – all in the intimacy of the theatre stage.

With choreography by renowned Russian Olympic coach Tatiana Tarasova and award-winning Tony Mercer, this is an experience not to be missed. *ENTRY DETAILS Calls cost 50p from BT landlines. Calls from other networks, payphones and mobiles may be higher. Text entries cost 50p plus standard operator rates. For technical issues/help only, call 0845 803 0325. See page 98 for full and specific terms and conditions

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CARNABY STREET THE MUSICAL Call 0901 151 0091 Text ASDA15 KIKKOMAN Call 0901 151 0093 Text ASDA16 CANVAS HOLIDAYS Call 0901 151 0094 Text ASDA17 RAILBOOKERS Call 0901 151 0095 Text ASDA18 SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE Call 0901 151 0096 Text ASDA19 Calls/texts cost 50p each*.

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SPECIFIC PRIZE DRAW TERMS & CONDITIONS Parkdean holiday, page 95 There are three prizes of a three-night weekend or four-night mid-week break for three families of up to six people, staying in a self-catering caravan holiday home at the winner’s choice of Parkdean holiday parks up to the total value of £500 per family. The prize must be taken between 15 April 2013 and 31 October 2013, subject to availability at time of booking. At least one person from each party must be aged 18 years or over. Prize does not include travel, meals, beverages, expenses, activities or spending money. If the value of the holiday booked is less than £500, no refund of the difference shall be made. Carnaby Street The Musical, page 95 The prize is a walk-on role for two people aged 18 and over to appear in Carnaby Street the Musical at the Hackney Empire, London on one date between 8-13 April 2013. The prize includes a one-night stay at the Ten Manchester Street hotel in London, for two people sharing a double room and includes breakfast. The prize does not include additional meals and beverages, expenses, travel or spending money. Canvas holiday, page 96 The prize includes a seven-night stay for up to two adults and four children (under 18 years) in self-catering accommodation at one of the campsites featured on the Canvas Holidays website or in the Canvas Holidays brochure (except any campsites without a Canvas Holiday courier – as highlighted in the Canvas Holidays brochure and on the website), with return Dover to Calais ferry crossing for one standard car up to the total prize value of £1,500. The prize is to be taken by 31 October 2013, subject to availability. If the value of the holiday booked is less than £1,500, no refund of the difference shall be made. Each prize is subject to Canvas Holidays booking terms and conditions, see canvasholidays.co.uk for details. The prize does not include car hire, overnight stops, fuel, travel insurance, linen hire, equipment damage waiver, additional expenses, spending money, food, any campsite activities for which a fee is payable, or any other cost or taxes connected with the holiday. Railbookers holiday, page 96 The prize consists of a six-night holiday for two people. It must be taken by 31 December 2013, subject to availability. The prize includes economy train travel from London to Paris, Paris to Brussels and Brussels to Amsterdam. On the return, travel will be from Amsterdam to Brussels and from Brussels to London. Standard accommodation is for 2 nights in Paris, 2 nights in Brussels and 2 nights in Amsterdam, including breakfast each morning. Prize does not include travel insurance, meals or beverages other than stated, transfers, travel outside of that specified, expenses, activities or spending money.

Prize cannot be combined with any other offer. Railbookers will not be liable for any expenses whatsoever incurred by passengers failing to make the departure times shown on their tickets. The Sleeping Beauty on Ice, page 96 The prize is 25 pairs of tickets, each valid for two people aged 18 or over. Tickets are available for shows at Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes only from 18 June 2013 to 19 June 2013, subject to availability. The prize does not include travel, accommodation, additional costs or spending money.

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