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WE L C O M E TO M A R K S & S PEN CER F O O D

A new season is a perfect time for fresh starts – and looking after your wellbeing is a great place to begin. Whether you want healthier snacks to boost your energy levels, gluten-free treats, or nutritious and time-saving dishes that are ready to pop in the oven, we have a superb choice. And if you want to spoil yourself, we’re good at that too, offering a host of tempting delights. With a 100-year-old British heritage, we pride ourselves on being special and different.

HEALTHY

DELICIOUS

We’ve made it easy for you to identify healthy foods, thanks to our Eat Well sunflower logo. Every product displaying it meets current nutritional guidelines for calories, fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar.

We believe healthy eating should be a pleasure, so our chefs scour the globe for first-class food that is flavoursome, exciting and innovative.

Good for you should never mean boring!

NUTRITIOUS

DIVERSE

Sometimes we need an extra lift.

That’s why we’ve worked with nutrition experts to develop tasty food that is packed with important nutrients, to help boost your overall diet.

When it comes to food, we all have our individual preferences, so whether you’re avoiding gluten, trying to eat more vegetables or counting your calories, we’ve created food to suit your needs.

ON THE COVER Fruit and Nuts, €1.95 (70g)

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DID YOU KNOW?

Wherever you see this Did You Know? logo on the following pages, you’ll be able to find out a bit more about what makes us and our products stand out from the crowd.

Our gluten-free spaghetti is made in Italy from maize and rice. Just simmer in boiling salted water for 10 to 12 minutes, and enjoy with your favourite sauce

Made from the nectar of New Zealand’s native manuka tree, this aromatic honey is delicious spread on toast or drizzled over fruit or yogurt

Made Without Wheat Spaghetti, €3.95 (500g)

Manuka Honey, €35.00 (340g)

Relax and revitalise with a warming cup of our naturally caffeinefree teas and infusions Calming Teabags, €1.95 for 20 teabags (30g).

OPPOSITE Strawberry and Raspberry, €2.50 for 20 teabags (50g); Lemon, Ginger and Ginseng, €1.75 for 20 teabags (30g); Pure Green Tea, €1.75 for 20 teabags (30g); Jasmine Green Tea, €1.95 for 20 teabags (30g); Pure Peppermint, €1.75 for 20 teabags (30g); Pure Camomile, €1.75 for 20 teabags (30g)

OUR SEASONAL F AVO U R I T E S Take inspiration for a healthier new you with our pick of the latest good-foryou food and drink, in store now

This high-fibre wholegrain mix of crunchy oat clusters is infused with orange oil and mixed with dried berries – a wonderfully fruity start to your day Berry and Orange Granola, €4.95 (500g)

With mixed seeds, including sunflower, millet and poppy, this gluten-free loaf has a lovely texture and an appealing home-baked flavour Made Without Wheat Brown Seeded Loaf, €5.95 (400g)

Wake up to a bowlful of our nutritious muesli, created with one-third fruit, nuts and seeds, combined with malted wheat, oat and barley flakes 4 Grain Fruit, Nut and Seed Muesli, €5.95 (750g)

For a super-fast breakfast, try our wholegrain porridge, made from jumbo oats with no added salt or sugar. It takes three minutes to make – just add milk and heat through Porridge, €4.95 for 10 sachets (300g)

These moreish crispy snacks are baked rather than fried, so they’re lower in fat – and they contain only 89 calories a bag Sour Cream and Chilli Lentil Curls, €4.95 for five bags (110g)

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PRE-GYM LIFT Snack on a handful of nuts before your workout – they’re a good source of protein and healthy fats, which will help boost your energy levels during exercise.

FIVE-A-DAY BOOST Stay hydrated and get one of your five-a-day fruit and veg portions, with a glass of our refreshing orange juice.

Every carton contains the juice of nine fruits.

DID YOU KNOW? We think healthy food should be easy to spot, so we label ours with a colourful Eat Well sunflower logo (see below). Every product that carries it meets strict nutritional criteria.

BREAKFAST ON THE GO Start the day with these fibre-rich oaty biscuits. They contain thiamin, which helps release energy from food.

QUICK PICK-ME-UP Beat that mid-morning energy slump with a high-fibre cereal bar – this cinnamon, plum and apple bar also includes spelt flakes, Brazil nuts and linseeds.

SNAC K E A SY Swap those chocolate bars and bags of crisps for snacks that are packed with health-boosting nutrients and taste just as delicious

Apricot, Hazelnut and Vanilla Cereal Bars, €3.95 for three (120g); Cinnamon, Plum and Apple Cereal Bars, €3.95 for three (120g); Whole Almonds, €1.95 (70g); Nut Assortment, €1.95 (70g); Smooth Orange Juice, €1.95 (100cl); Apple Juice, €1.95 (100cl); Honey and Oat Breakfast Biscuits, €2.95 (180g)

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A GOOD STA R T Try our fibre-rich breakfast ideas with dried fruit and nuts – a delicious and nutritious way to begin your day Take time to tuck into a proper breakfast and you’ll be rewarded with more energy and motivation for the day ahead. Dried fruit and nuts will give you a nutrient boost, as well as adding flavour and texture to your breakfast bowl. Try our 4 Grain Fruit, Nut and Seed Muesli (top right), or Berry and Orange Granola (below) with milk or natural yogurt. Or go for a steaming bowl of porridge, customised with a fruit and nut topping (right).

Our 4 Grain Fruit, Nut and Seed Muesli, €5.95 (750g), is full of goodness. Try soaking it in apple juice overnight, and top with yogurt the following morning; or simply serve with milk.

Try Berry and Orange Granola, €4.95 (500g), with natural yogurt or sprinkled over a fresh fruit salad for a super-fruity breakfast.

W H Y N O T T RY…

Top your porridge with a generous drizzle of manuka honey, and a sprinkling of your favourite nuts and dried fruits

Porridge, €4.95 for 10 sachets (300g)

Manuka Honey, €35.00 (340g)

Assorted nuts, from a selection

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DISCOVER AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FLAVOURS Italian sauce paired with pasta is a quick and simple midweek meal solution that takes minutes to prepare. From creamy carbonara with rigatoni to sweet cherry tomato with fiorelli, there are endless irresistible options to try

ARRABBIATA This classic sauce has a fabulous intensity, thanks to a hit of chilli and garlic. Swirl it through linguine and top with Parmesan shavings and a few fresh basil leaves.

DID YOU KNOW?

Linguine €1.95 (500g)

The tomatoes in our sauces come from southern Italy and are harvested in August and September, when they’re at their sweetest.

Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce €3.50 (340g)

Fresh basil

CARBONARA A rich, creamy sauce with onions is given a lift by smoked pancetta, and perfectly complemented by rigatoni – the ridges on this pasta shape provide a great texture for the sauce to cling to.

Finish with a grind of black pepper.

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CHERRY TOMATO & BALSAMIC The sweetness of cherry tomatoes is enhanced by a dash of rich, mellow balsamic in this classic sauce with a difference – great teamed with frilly fiorelli pasta and topped with a sprinkling of Parmesan.

Rigatoni €1.95 (500g)

Fiorelli €2.50 (500g)

Carbonara Pasta Sauce €4.95 (340g)

Cherry Tomato and Balsamic Pasta Sauce €3.50 (340g)

Black pepper

Parmesan

PERFECT PASTA

Enjoy a delicious, fuss-free, quick to cook meal in just two simple steps

1. COOK THE PASTA Once you’ve chosen your pasta shape, cook it following the pack instructions until it is al dente – soft but still with a little bite. Warm your pasta bowls, ready for serving.

The shell shapes of Conchiglioni, €2.95 (500g), scoop up chunky sauces, such as bolognese.

Try them in oven-baked dishes.

Tagliatelle, €3.95 (500g), are pasta ribbons – their wide surface area makes it easier for creamy sauces to cling to them.

Farfalle, €2.95 (500g) – Italian for ‘butterfly’ – are small and easy to eat, and their ridges mean they hold a sauce well.

2. HEAT THE SAUCE Put your sauce in a pan and heat gently. Drain the pasta when cooked, return it to the pan and stir the hot sauce though it. Serve with grated Parmesan, if you like.

Bolognese, €3.95 (340g), is an Italian ragu, made from beef and pork, cooked with onion and garlic into a rich, thick tomatoey sauce.

Carbonara, €4.95 (340g), makes a luxurious match for pasta – it’s a smooth, creamy sauce cooked, with onions and smoked pancetta.

Tomato and Mascarpone, €3.95 (340g), features tomatoes, carrots and onions with a luscious mascarpone finish.

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G O UR M E T GIFTS

Pretty and practical, this reusable tin is filled with ‘petticoat tails’ – traditionally shaped shortbread biscuits with a sweet, buttery taste.

The finest food gifts combine exquisite packaging with delectable contents, making them a treat for all the senses. Here are some of our favourites…

For a classic British treat, choose these dark chocolates with a peppermint-flavoured fondant centre.

TOP SHELF, FROM LEFT Rose and Violet Creams, €7.50 (158g); Petticoat Tails Shortbread Tin, €9.95 (450g); BOTTOM SHELF, FROM LEFT All Butter Lemon Curd and Almond Shortbread Rounds, €5.95 (120g); Peppermint Creams, €4.95 (200g); All Butter Viennese Kisses with a Hint of Elderflower, €5.95 (100g)

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These fun fruits are made from marzipan – a moreish mix of almonds and sugar – and are decorated to look like strawberries, lemons, satsumas and apples.

DID YOU KNOW?

Our cocoa-dusted whisky truffles are flavoured with premium-quality single malt whisky from the Scottish Highlands.

These indulgent truffles are flavoured with Marc de Champagne, and get their pink colouring from a dusting of freeze-dried strawberries. A perfect present for your loved one.

Our expert confectioners and chocolatiers source the best ingredients and constantly innovate, to create first-class food gifts that won’t fail to surprise and delight.

A trio of tempting confections – decorated white chocolate freeze-dried raspberries; milk chocolate-covered honeycomb; and milk chocolate discs.

TOP SHELF, FROM LEFT Marzipan Spring Fruits, €9.95 for nine (110g); Single Malt Whisky Truffles, €9.95 BOTTOM SHELF, FROM LEFT Pink Marc de Champagne Truffles, €9.95; A Selection of Sweet Treats, €17.50 (400g); Sea Salt Caramels, €4.95; Fruit Jellies, €4.95 (200g)

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DID YOU KNOW? Our Beau Bunny is made from melt-in-the-mouth Swiss milk chocolate by our Swiss chocolatiers, who have been refining, experimenting and developing their techniques for more than a century.

EASTER TREATS

Easter is a time for the whole family to come together and celebrate. At Marks & Spencer, you’ll find treats that everyone can enjoy – from exclusive, beautifully crafted eggs to satisfy even the most sophisticated tastes, to fun animal characters that children will love.

Happy Easter!

Easter Lollies, €2.95 each

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Caramel Eggs, €3.95

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Bubbly Bunny, €1.00 each

Beau Bunny, €3.95

Bunnies and Bobtails, €4.95

Hide and Seek Egg Hunt Bag, €3.95

CLASSIC HOT CROSS BUNS Flavoured with mixed spice, nutmeg and cinnamon, hot cross buns are an essential part of British Easter celebrations. Try them the traditional way – toasted and spread with butter – or in our tasty brunch recipe below

AN EASTER TR ADITION Hot cross buns date at least as far back as the 18th century, when the cross shape was cut into the buns, rather than piped on top. They’ve long had associations with Easter in the UK, but nowadays they’re enjoyed as a year-round treat.

Luxury Hot Cross Buns, €3.50 for four

RECIPE

H OT CRO S S B U N S W I T H A T W I S T Ready in 15 minutes • Serves 2 2 eggs 75ml whole milk 2 hot cross buns, halved 1 tbsp unsalted butter Icing sugar, to dust Seasonal fruit (we used oven-roasted figs) Crème fraîche, to serve Runny honey, for drizzling over

1 Whisk together the eggs, milk and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Put the hot cross bun halves in a shallow dish, and pour over the egg mixture. Leave to soak for a minute, then turn the buns over and soak for 1 minute more.

2 Put the butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat. When it starts to foam, put the buns in

the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

3 Transfer to 2 plates. Dust with icing sugar, then top with the fruit, a dollop of crème fraîche and a drizzle of honey.

PER SERVING: 550 CALORIES 19.5G FAT (9.1G SATURATED) 81.7G CARBOHYDRATES 59.1G SUGAR 9.7G FIBRE 15.4G PROTEIN 0.68G SALT

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