Asda Good Living Magazine Easter Special 2019

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From crowd-pleasing dishes to yummy chocolate eggs and so much more, we have everything you’ll need this Easter‌

APRil 2019

Welcome

Clues almost too hard to find. Eggs hidden just out of reach.

Kids becoming a little too competitive… There isn’t much that comes close to the trepidation of a good old-fashioned egg hunt! If my niece and nephew get even the slightest whiff Sarah Thom of chocolate, they become frenzied, a feeling heightened Asda Editor only by the thrill of the hunt. Their Easter egg-covered chops are a testament to the fact that chocolate tastes better when you work for it.

I’m not ashamed to say that I ate my first hot cross bun of the year in January. It wasn’t the start-of-year blues that led me down this dark path but the fault of the in-store bakery! I was hypnotised by the incredible smell of buns baking and the thought of one toasted, smothered in butter with oodles of golden syrup. If you fancy indulging in the ultimate treat, then why not try these chocolate and caramel hot cross buns topped with ice cream and doused in a warm chocolate sauce… drool!

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Celebrate Photographs: Terry Benson, Toby Scott, Maja Smend. Styling: Emma Bigger, Morag Farquhar, Jenny Iggleden, Rob Merrett. Hair: Roisin Donaghy. Food styling: Cate Dixon, Matthew Ford

Easter in style

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46-page special‌ 4 spring has sprung All you need for your best Easter ever

16 Ultimate roasts Delicious recipes for the main event

6 From the bakery We have hot cross buns for every taste

24 Raise a glass Wine, cocktails and refreshing soft drinks

8 Pick of the crop Celebrating the finest spring veg

28 Bakes & desserts Puddings and cakes everyone will love

40 Children’s crafts Creative makes and an epic egg hunt

12 Fish dishes Winning ways with tender salmon

34 Chocolate galore Easter eggs and sweet treats

46 Gifts for the kids Cute presents to make them smile

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Step into spring Celebrate the season for eggs, bunnies, blooming flowers and all things chocolate as your favourite treats arrive in store now

teaTIME special

Hopping back into your kitchen by popular demand are these oh-so-cute bunny crumpets. Little ones will love them toasted and spread with their favourite toppings. Baker’s Selection Easter Bunny Crumpets; £1 (4-pack; 25p each)

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top table

Photographs: Terry Benson, Vinny Whiteman. Styling: Rob Merrett, Emma Bigger, Morag Farquhar. Food styling: Lorna Brash. Hair: Roisin Donaghy

Brighten up breakfast time with novelty bunny tableware from George Home.

Left to right: Bunny mug, £2.50; Bunny tea pot, was £9, now £7*; Bunny egg cup, was £6, now £4* (2-pack); Bunny teabag rest, was £2, now £1.50*; Bunny tea for one, was £8, now £6*; Bunny cookie jar, was £12, now £9*; Bunny butterdish, was £7, now £5*

G old s tars

These decadent desserts have layers of vanilla cheesecake, digestive biscuit and salted caramel sauce, encased in dark chocolate and finished with gold lustre. Yes, please!

Extra Special Gold Bar Dessert, £2.50 (2-pack; £1.25 each)

BURSTS OF SUNSHINE

EASTER ADVENTURES

All kids need for a treasure hunt are a selection of sweet treats and some cheeky character buckets. Treat buckets**, 57p each.

White Chocolate Lamb Lolly; Milk Chocolate Bunny Lolly; 89p (35g; £2.54/100g) each

Buttery-yellow daffs are fantastic value and give rooms an instant lift.

Arrange clouds of daffodils in big vases, or split bunches into jugs and jars to add dots of colour to dark corners. Asda Daffodils, £1 (18 stems)

sweet success

Melt-in-the-mouth fudge with the spiced fruit flavours of hot cross buns? It tastes every bit as good as it sounds!

Hot Cross Bun Fudge, £2 (150g; £1.33/100g)

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Hot cross buns

Whether you go classic with fruit and spice or try our Extra Special flavours, celebrate Easter with these scrumptious seasonal favourites This Easter, why not turn hot cross buns from our in-store bakery into an indulgent dessert…

Toast and top Baker’s Selection Chocolate & Caramel Hot Cross Buns*†, 69p (4-pack, 17p each) with vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate.

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For a different spin use hazelnut and chocolate spread, add ice cream or frozen yogurt and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.

For a more traditional treat, toast Baker’s Selection Hot Cross Buns*, 69p (6-pack; 12p each) and spread with unsalted butter.

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Try it with a twist Fancy something different?

Taste our range of flavours

Spiced apple

The classic

These traditional spiced buns are bursting with plump vine fruits, Chilean flame raisins and fragrant mixed peel.

Extra Special 4 Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns, £1 (4-pack; 25p each)

With pieces of tangy apple, warming spice and a scattering of sultanas, these are great toasted with butter.

Extra Special 4 Bramley Apple & Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns, £1 (4-pack; 25p each)

Photograph: Toby Scott. Styling: Morag Farquhar. Food styling: Cate Dixon

fudge

Pillowy soft and irresistibly indulgent, these buns, enriched with sea-salted fudge, are a lip-smacking sweet treat.

Extra Special 4 Fudge Hot Cross Buns, £1 (4-pack; 25p each)

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chocolate

Our light and fluffy buns made with a handful of delicious chocolate chips are fab for teatime or dessert.

Extra Special 4 Chocolate Hot Cross Buns, £1 (4-pack; 25p each)

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Pick of the crop

Serve an impressive spread with recipes that showcase spring’s freshest flavours

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resh produce is the perfect choice for an Easter menu, and this time of year you’ll find an abundance of different varieties on offer. What’s more, as the days start to get longer, you’ll discover a wide variety of British veg on the horizon, too, thanks to our dedicated farmers.

Whether you choose a spring favourite such as earthy asparagus or opt for such homegrown heroes as potatoes or carrots, with our superbly seasonal recipes you can make the most of all this time of year has to offer.

Asparagus

These long green spears are in their prime during April, so spring really is the season to enjoy this nutritious vegetable at its best. Your recipe options are plentiful, be it raw in crunchy salads or creamed in a summery soup. It also works well in brunch dishes, particularly when served with a soft poached egg on top.

Best of all, asparagus is easy to prepare and quick to cook – simply remove the tough end of each stem and steam, roast or griddle for a few minutes to help retain that satisfying bite.

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Asparagus & watercress tart

Peppery watercress mixed with creamy crème fraîche makes the perfect partner for nutty, charred asparagus spears SERVES 6 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 87p

1 Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.

2 Toss 300g asparagus in 1tsp rapeseed oil and char for 2 mins over a high heat.

3 Unroll 375g Asda Ready Rolled Light Puff Pastry onto a large baking tray.

4 Blitz together an 85g pack watercress, 4tbsp crème fraîche, 2 egg yolks and zest 1 lemon until smooth. Spread over the pastry, leaving a 2cm border. Top with the asparagus; brush the border with 1 egg, beaten. Bake for 25-30 mins until golden, sprinkling with 15g pine nuts in the last 10 mins of cooking.

Energy

Each 156g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,521kJ 20.3g 8.9g 363kcal Med High

18%

29%

45%

why not try...

Stir a little smoked paprika through a dollop of reduced-fat crème fraîche and use it to top roasted asparagus. Finish with a sprinkling of pan-toasted Asda Four Seed Mix.

Salt

2.7g 0.66g Low

3%

Med

11%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 975kJ/233kcal

Grilled asparagus with crispy chorizo & poached egg

The classic combo of earthy asparagus and runny egg yolk gets a paprika kick thanks to the smoky sausage SERVES 2 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.43

1 Dry-fry 50g Asda Spanish Diced Chorizo over a medium heat until crisp, then remove to a plate lined with kitchen roll.

2 Put 300g asparagus in the frying pan and cook for 4-6 mins until charred.

3 Poach 2 eggs in gently simmering water for 3 mins until the whites are cooked

but the yolks are still runny.

Drain with a slotted spoon.

4 Divide the asparagus between 2 plates. Top each with an egg and the chorizo; sprinkle on chilli flakes, then serve with lemon wedges.

Energy

Each 236g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

5.2g

2.8g 1.35g

Salt

Med

Low

Med

1,017kJ 17.0g 243kcal Med

12%

24%

26%

3%

23%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 431kJ/103kcal

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Carrots

Bright and full of flavour, carrots are the unsung hero of the season. Serve raw with houmous or shaved into ribbons for a crunchy Asian salad. Grate into breads or coleslaw to add sweetness, roast with meat dishes until they have a slight bite but still hold their shape, or steam and puree for pasta dishes and soups.

Carrot & pistachio vegan loaf

Grated carrots add a delicate sweetness to this satisfying, nutty chickpea loaf, which has hints of smoked paprika and creamy tahini SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 50p

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

2 Grease and line a 21cm loaf tin. Finely chop 1 onion, 2 sticks celery and 2 cloves garlic. Heat 1tbsp rapeseed oil in a frying pan over a low setting, add the onion, celery and garlic and fry for 10 mins.

3 Remove from the heat and stir in 4 large carrots, coarsely grated, 50g shelled pistachios, roughly chopped, 1tbsp smoked paprika, and 25g flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped.

4 Blend a 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed, and 2tbsp tahini until smooth and stir into the carrot mixture.

5 Layer 1 carrot, thinly sliced, along the base of

the tin, then top with the chickpea mixture and smooth the top. Bake for 35-45 mins.

6 Cool for 15 mins before removing from the tin.

Top with extra chopped parsley and pistachios and serve warm or cold.

Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 179g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1.3g

7.3g 0.07g

Salt

Low

Low

Low

756kJ 9.5g 181kcal Med

9%

14%

7%

8%

1%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 423kJ/101kcal

why not try...

Shave carrots with a veg peeler and toss together with blanched frozen edamame beans, a drizzle of French dressing and plenty of chopped parsley and dill for a fresh, flavourful salad.

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Potatoes

Photographs: Vinny Whiteman. Styling: Morag Farquhar. Food styling: Vicki Smallwood

Potatoes lend themselves to lighter dishes in spring, although with so many to choose from, it’s a matter of picking the right variety. Maris Pipers are great for roasties and mash, while new potatoes are best in salads as they hold their shape. Spuds are good for taking on strong flavours, too, so serve them with herbs and spices, adding dressings while they are warm, so they can soak up the taste.

You can even pop potatoes in Thai curries and soups with fresh green veg.

Vegan potato dauphinoise

This vegan spin on the classic has a delicious creaminess infused with garlic and fresh thyme SERVES 6 READY IN 1 hr 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 21p

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 4.

2 Toss 750g Grower’s Selection Organic Baby Potatoes, thinly sliced and 1 red onion, thinly sliced, in 1tbsp rapeseed oil and arrange in a lightly greased ovenproof dish.

3 Mix 1tbsp cornflour with a little cold water then stir in 200ml Oatley Oak Drink, 1 reduced-salt vegan vegetable stock cube,

made up to 50ml, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, and 1tbsp thyme leaves. Season with black pepper and pour over the potatoes.

4 Cover with foil and bake for 50 mins; remove the foil. Bake for 20 mins more until golden. Top with a little extra thyme, to serve.

Energy 613kJ 147kcal

2.6g

Each 198g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

0.2g

4.6g 0.28g

Salt

7%

Low

4%

Low

Low

Low

1%

5%

5%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 310kJ/74kcal

why not try...

Roast some parboiled new potatoes in rapeseed oil until golden then drizzle with Asda Red Pesto.

Crush with the back of a fork, bake until crisp then sprinkle with parsley.

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A salmon feast Make it an Easter to remember with mouthwatering nibbles and dishes made with our temptingly tender smoked salmon

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his Easter, impress friends and family with a selection of delicious dishes and party bites made with our delicate smoked salmon.

Responsibly sourced from farms in the crisp waters of Shetland, Orkney and the west coast of Scotland, our Extra Special range of Smoked Salmon is the perfect ingredient for a variety of tempting recipes.

Extra Special Mild & Delicate Scottish Smoked Salmon, £3.99 (120g; £33.25/kg)

Extra Special Speyburn Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scottish Smoked Salmon, £3.99 (120g; £33.25/kg)

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Smoked salmon & beetroot rösti

Crisp potatoes and sweet veg combine with whisky-infused salmon to make an impressive dish perfect for sharing SERVES 4 READY IN 1 hr 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.49

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

Roast 225g Grower’s Selection Vine Ripened Cherry Tomatoes on a baking tray for 15 mins.

2 Peel and grate 300g Maris Piper potatoes and 1 small onion into a clean tea towel; squeeze out excess liquid.

3 Heat 2tbsp rapeseed oil in a nonstick frying pan. Add the potato mixture; flatten.

Fry for 6 mins each side until crisp. Drain on kitchen roll.

4 Top with 2 balls Asda Pickled Beetroot, sliced, 120g Extra Special Speyburn Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scottish Smoked Salmon, torn, and black pepper.

Serve with the tomatoes and lemon wedges.

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 217g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Energy 853kJ 204kcal

9.3g

1.1g

5.4g

1.13g

10%

Med

13%

Low

Low

Med

6%

6%

Salt

19%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 393kJ/94kcal

Photographs: Toby Scott. Styling: Jenny Iggleden.

Food styling: Jayne Cross

Zingy smoked salmon canapés

Topped with soft cheese and rich smoked salmon, these moreish party nibbles have a real kick of chilli MAKES 16 READY IN 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 43p

1 Stir 200g Asda 50% Less Fat Light Original Soft Cheese in a bowl to soften.

Mix in juice ½ lemon and season with black pepper.

2 Divide the cheese mixture between 16 cocktail blinis (or crostini), then top with 120g Extra Special

Rich & Intense Scottish Smoked Salmon, torn.

3 Sprinkle with 1tbsp lemon zest and 1 red chilli, thinly sliced. Serve within 1 hr.

Energy 228kJ 55kcal

2.4g

Each 31g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1.1g

0.8g 0.53g

Salt

3%

Med

3%

Med

Low

High

6%

1%

9%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 736kJ/176kcal

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Delicious fish With its delicate flavour, tender roast salmon makes an impressive centrepiece dish for any Easter feast

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oasted, poached, grilled or pan-fried, when it comes to easy entertaining, salmon is a versatile option. Why not wow your guests by serving a whole roast fish or salmon side as an alternative Easter main?

Then use any leftovers to rustle up tasty tacos or fishcakes the family will love. Both a talking point and a timesaver, fish is ideal for giving you great-looking plates for minimum effort.

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Whole salmon with lemon & dill

Zesty citrus and the subtle taste of dill are the perfect accompaniments for tender, flaky salmon SERVES 12 READY IN 1 hr 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING ÂŁ1.50

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

Line a large baking tray with baking paper.

2 Cut deep slashes across a 2.5kg Asda Whole Salmon, trimmed and head removed, and rub all over with 1tbsp rapeseed oil. Put the fish on the tray; stuff with 2 lemons, sliced, and ½ x 25g pack

dill, chopped. Sprinkle over the zest 1 lemon, then halve the lemon and add to the tray with the cut sides down.

3 Bake for 50-60 mins or until the fish is cooked and flakes away from the bone.

4 Meanwhile, simmer baby potatoes in a pan of water for 15-18 mins, until tender.

Drain, transfer to a serving

dish and melt over some unsalted butter.

5 Add some mangetout to a pan of boiling water.

Cook for 2 mins, drain and transfer to a serving dish.

6 Transfer the roast salmon to a serving platter. Garnish with the remaining dill and the browned lemon ends, then serve with the buttered baby potatoes and the mangetout on the side.

Energy

Each 290g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

5.5g

2.9g 0.15g

Salt

Med

Low

Low

1,711kJ 22.9g 409kcal High

20%

33%

28%

3%

3%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 590kJ/141kcal

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Salmon side with pink onions

The tangy quick-pickled onions, fresh dill and slight kick of chilli complement the mild, flaky fish in this perfect Easter buffet dish

Photographs: Toby Scott. Styling: Jenny Iggleden. Food styling: Jayne Cross

SERVES 10 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 81p

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a large roasting tin with baking paper.

2 In a small jug, stir together 2tbsp rapeseed oil, juice 1 lemon, ½tsp chilli flakes and ½ x 25g pack dill chopped, then season with freshly ground black pepper.

3 Put 1 whole side of salmon onto the baking tray and pour over the oil and lemon mixture.

4 Bake for 25-30 mins until the fish is cooked and flakes easily.

Spoon over any juices in the tray after about 15 mins.

5 Meanwhile, put 4tbsp white wine vinegar and 4 peppercorns in a small pan. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add 1 red onion, thinly sliced. Set aside for 20 mins to pickle, stirring regularly, then drain well.

6 Top the fish with the pickled onions and sprinkle over the remaining dill to serve.

Energy

Each 119g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2.9g

0.6g 0.11g

Salt

Med

Low

Low

1,006kJ 16.7g 240kcal Med

12%

24%

15%

1%

2%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 845kJ/202kcal

Try a topping Press the topping on to 500g Asda Fresh & Flaky Half Side Salmon, then bake at 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6 for 25 mins or until the fish is cooked through.

bacon & dijon mustard crumb Dry-fry bacon lardons until crisp. Mix Dijon mustard and fresh white breadcrumbs to coat.

Add chopped parsley, pepper and the lardons.

Pistachio & pesto crumb

Combine reduced-fat green pesto, chopped basil, grated Parmesan and chopped pistachios.

Add a little rapeseed oil, then mix in some fresh white breadcrumbs.

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gluten-free nut & seed crust

Stir a handful of Asda Four Seed Mix with chopped blanched almonds, pine nuts, zest 1 lemon, thyme and a little rapeseed oil.

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The main event A leg of lamb, slow-roasted with herbs and topped with a nutty gremolata is sure to impress and it’s easy to cook, too. Let the Easter feast begin‌

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Add flavours with a marinade Leg, shoulder, breast or steak – whichever cut of lamb you choose, it’s easy to take it to another level with a spicy rub or herb butter

Lemon, rosemary & anchovy rub Blitz together equal amounts of chopped garlic, rosemary and anchovies in a food processor. Season with black pepper and add lemon juice and a splash of rapeseed oil until it forms a coarse paste. Rub over the lamb, cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 hrs or overnight.

Herb butter Finely chop some garlic and mix with a handful each of chopped rosemary and chopped thyme, then stir into softened unsalted butter. Season with black pepper and spread all over lamb that has been scored with a knife, working the mixture into the cuts. Cover, refrigerate for at least 2 hrs to let the flavours infuse.

Indian-style spice rub

Herb-roast leg of lamb with pistachio & mint gremolata, p18

Dry-fry a handful of cumin, coriander and fennel seeds until fragrant. Blitz with a pestle and mortar or food processor, with equal amounts ginger and garlic.

Stir in a pinch of chilli flakes and turmeric, and some garam masala. Mix to a paste with tomato purée and white wine vinegar.

Rub into the lamb. Cover and chill for at least 2 hrs.

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Herb-roast leg of lamb with pistachio & mint gremolata

The citrus and mint sauce adds a fresh tang to meat marinated in garlic and thyme SERVES 8 READY IN 3 HRs 15 MINS, plus resting PRICE PER SERVING £2.48

● 1tbsp Asda Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil ● Extra Special vegetable sides (below), to serve

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

2 Put the lamb in a roasting dish and score with a knife, making cuts 1cm apart and 2cm deep.

3 Chop 2 cloves garlic and mix with the rosemary, thyme and butter. Spread over the lamb working it

deep into the cuts. Put the dish on a baking tray and cover loosely with foil.

4 Cook for 25 mins per 500g, plus 25 mins for medium, or 30 mins per 500g, plus 30 mins for well done. Remove the foil halfway through cooking.

5 Add the bulb of garlic to the tray for the last 30 mins.

6 Meanwhile, to make the gremolata, blitz the remaining garlic clove with the mint, parsley, lemon

zest and juice, pistachios, chilli (if using) and oil with 4tbsp water to make a coarse sauce. Set aside.

7 Transfer the lamb to a serving dish, spoon over the gremolata and cover with foil. Rest for 20 mins, then serve with the extra herbs, the roasted garlic bulb, and vegetable sides.

Energy

Each 149g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,247kJ 20.9g 8.3g 298kcal Med High

15%

30%

42%

Salt

0.1g 0.22g Low

<1%

Low

4%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 837kJ/200kcal

on the side Make veg dishes as exciting as the star attraction this Easter with our simple and speedy solutions

A rich French classic of sliced potato, garlic, Cheddar and nutmeg.

Extra Special Creamy Dauphinoise Potatoes, £2.50 (400g; £6.25/kg)

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These roasties are golden and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside.

Extra Special Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes, £2.50 (400g; £6.25/kg)

Fresh and vibrant, this pea crush flavoured with mint, chilli and garlic is the ultimate spring side. Extra Special Pea Crush, £2.50 (300g; £8.33/kg)

Lightly steamed, this veg selection adds an earthy crunch. Extra Special Asparagus, Tenderstem Broccoli & Kale Medley, £2.50 (170g; £1.47/100g)

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Photographs: Maja Smend. Styling: Jenny Iggleden. Food styling: Matthew Ford

● 2.3kg Butcher’s Selection Lamb Leg (bone in) ● 3 cloves garlic, plus 1 extra bulb to serve ● 4 sprigs rosemary, leaves picked and chopped, plus extra sprigs to serve ● 4 sprigs thyme, leaves picked, plus extra sprigs to serve ● 50g unsalted butter, at room temperature ● 25g

pack mint, leaves only ● 25g pack parsley ● Zest and juice 1 lemon ● 70g shelled pistachios ● ½tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)

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o of British classics Beef, Stilton and mustard â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a tri Beef with a mustard & Stilton crust, p20

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the roast Gather your loved ones around the table and celebrate with one of our tantalising roasts

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Chicken

Energy

Each 220g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,924kJ 26.4g 12.8g 460kcal High High

23%

38%

64%

Salt

4.2g 0.77g Low

5%

Med

13%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 874kJ/209kcal

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● 50g unsalted butter, at room temperature ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 1 lemon, zested and halved ● 1tsp freshly ground black pepper

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● 80g Stilton, crumbled ● 70g breadcrumbs ● 1tbsp chopped rosemary ● 2tbsp thyme leaves, plus extra sprigs to garnish ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 2tbsp coarse-grain mustard ● 1tsp ground black pepper ● Extra Special British Beef Roasting Joint (typically 1.4kg), at room temperature ● 1tbsp English mustard ● 4 medium onions, skin on, cut in half 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

2 Mix together the Stilton, breadcrumbs, rosemary, thyme, garlic, coarse-grain mustard and pepper.

3 Put the beef in a roasting dish. Brush the top with the English mustard and press the crust onto it.

4 Cook for 25 mins per 450g, plus 25 mins for medium or 30 mins per 450g, plus 30 mins for well done. Add the onion halves, cut-side down, for the final 35 mins.

5 Remove from the oven, cover with foil and rest for 20 mins. Serve with the onions and thyme sprigs.

SERVES 8 READY IN 2 HRS 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 69p

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SERVES 10 READY IN 1 HR 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.31

Delicate lemony garlic butter and aromatic oregano make for a sensational spring chicken

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Herby crumbs, tangy Stilton and the heat of mustard bring rich roast beef to life

Oregano & lemon roast chicken

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Beef with a mustard & Stilton crust

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Beef

● 2tsp dried oregano ● Butcher’s Selection Extra Large British Chicken (typically 2.25kg) ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● Spring greens, steamed, to serve

st a o r y ze s t

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

2 Mix together the butter, garlic, lemon zest, pepper and 1tsp of the oregano.

3 Using your hands or a dessert spoon, gently loosen the chicken skin and ease it away from the breast meat. Push the flavoured butter into the gap, pull the skin back down and secure under the bird

with a cocktail stick.

4 Put the lemon halves into the chicken cavity with the remaining oregano. Transfer the bird to a roasting dish and rub over the oil.

Roast for 1 hr 40 mins to 2 hrs until the skin is crisp and the juices run clear when a skewer is inserted into the thickest part of the thigh.

5 Remove the chicken from the oven, cover with foil and rest for 20 mins.

Serve with the spring greens on the side.

Energy

Each 179g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

4.5g

0.2g 0.32g

Salt

Med

Low

Low

1,041kJ 10.7g 249kcal Med

12%

15%

23%

<1%

The perfect Easter centrepiece

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5%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 582kJ/139kcal

Beef

Pepper-crusted roast beef

The spicy peppercorn crust of this succulent beef joint is complemented by a creamy béarnaise sauce and juicy, vine-ripened cherry tomatoes SERVES 8 READY IN 2 HRS 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £3.54

For an impressive garnish, roast onion halves, garlic bulbs, lemon wedges and thyme sprigs with the chicken

● 3tbsp black peppercorns, crushed ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 1tbsp thyme leaves, plus extra sprigs to garnish ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 2tbsp English mustard ● Butcher’s Selection Beef Roasting Joint (typically 1.4kg), at room temperature ● 225g Growers’ Selection Vine Ripened Cherry Tomatoes ● Béarnaise sauce, to serve

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

2 Mix together the crushed peppercorns, garlic, thyme, oil and mustard. Spread over the beef. Put the joint in a large roasting dish and roast for 25 mins per 450g, plus 15 mins for medium; 30 mins per 450g, plus 20 mins for well done. Add the cherry tomatoes to the oven for the final 15 mins.

3 Remove the beef joint from the oven and transfer

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to a carving board. Cover loosely with foil and leave to rest for 20 mins.

4 Heat the béarnaise sauce according to the pack instructions. When the beef has rested, carve it, garnish with thyme and serve with the roasted tomatoes and béarnaise sauce on the side.

Energy

Each 208g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,036kJ 31.2g 13.7g 487kcal High High

24%

45%

69%

Salt

1.5g 0.52g Low

2%

Low

9%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 979kJ/234kcal

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Pork

Maple-roasted pork loin with apples & pears Roasted fruit plus a maple syrup and sparkling perry glaze add a wonderful sticky sweetness to this sage-garnished pork SERVES 8 READY IN 1 HR 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.26

● Butcher’s Selection Pork Boneless & Rindless Loin Joint (typically 1.5kg) ● 3 sprigs fresh sage ● 100ml sparkling perry ● 3tbsp maple syrup ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil ● 4tbsp Dijon mustard ● Zest 1 orange

● 3 pears, halved and cored ● 3 apples, halved

1 Preheat the oven to 180C/ 160C Fan/Gas 4. Put the pork in a roasting dish.

2 Chop 2 of the sage sprigs.

Put in a bowl with the perry, syrup, oil, mustard

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and orange zest and mix to combine. Spoon over the joint and cover with foil.

3 Roast for 1 hr 30 mins, basting every 20 mins with the pan juices, adding a splash more perry if starting to dry out. Remove the foil in the final 40 mins, add the apple and pear

halves, scatter over the reserved sage leaves and spoon over some of the pan juices.

4 Remove the pork from the oven and cover with foil. Rest for 20 mins, then carve and serve with the roasted apples and pears, with the pan juices spooned over.

Energy

Each 324g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,437kJ 11.3g 343kcal Med

17%

16%

2.9g 16.5g 0.84g 15%

Med

18%

14%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 444kJ/106kcal

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Orchard fruits pair brilliantly with tender pork loin

EASTER

Pork

Slow-cooked piri piri pork shoulder

Marinated in a spicy, smoky piri piri glaze, this super-succulent roast pork joint is perfect if you want to serve something a bit different SERVES 12 READY IN 4 HRS, PLUS MARINATING PRICE PER SERVING 58p

For the marinade ● 3 cloves garlic ● Zest and juice 1 lemon ● 2tbsp red wine vinegar ● 1tbsp smoked paprika ● 1tbsp chilli flakes (or to taste) ● 1tbsp oregano ● 1 bay leaf, stalk removed ● 1tsp ground black pepper ● 50ml port or water ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil

For the Pork ● Butcher’s Selection Pork Boneless Shoulder Joint (typically 1.9kg), skin scored ● 3 red onions, sliced ● 1tsp coarse sea salt ● Thyme sprigs, to garnish ● Green salad, to serve 1 Put all the ingredients for the marinade into

a small bowl and blitz with a handheld blender.

2 Remove the string from the pork and unroll it. Trim away any excess to ensure an even thickness. Lay flat on a board, skin-side down.

Massage most of the marinade over the meat but not the skin; reserve the rest.

3 Re-roll the joint and secure with string. Pat the

skin dry and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 4 hrs.

4 Preheat the oven to 240C/220C Fan/Gas 7.

5 Arrange the onions in the centre of a roasting dish, put the pork on top and rub the salt over the skin. Roast for 30 mins until the skin starts to crackle. Reduce the oven temperature to 160C/140C Fan/Gas 3 and cover the joint with foil.

Roast for 3 hrs, removing the foil for the final 1 hr and basting the meat with the reserved marinade.

6 Remove the pork from the oven and cover with foil. Rest for 20 mins, garnish with thyme sprigs then serve with the salad.

Energy

Each 194g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

7.6g

2.3g 0.68g

Salt

High

Low

Med

1,599kJ 23.3g 382kcal High

19%

33%

38%

3%

11%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 824kJ/197kcal

Serve all our delicious roasts with sides of your choice – go to ASDA.GL/roasts for tasty ideas…

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Raise a toast

Choose a selection of elegant wines and sparkling classics for your celebrations – and make great savings with our special offer

Premium choice

A classic Champagne that sparkles with apple and citrus. Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut Champagne, was £36, now £29** (75cl) 24 | Good living

Fantastic fizz

Deliciously sweet and fruity, this sparkling number brings peach and melon flavours to the party! Martini Asti, was £9, now £7† (75cl)

Crisp & juicy

Bursting with aromas of lime and passion fruit, this white teams well with salmon.

Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, was £9.50, now £8** (75cl)

Smooth white

A stylish white that’s full of rich fruit flavour – ideal with roast chicken. Wolf Blass Yellow Label Chardonnay, was £8, now £7** (75cl)

EASTER

Buy any* 6 bottles or more Save 25%†

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Mix and match across wine, sparkling wine and Champagne

Bright & fresh

This award-winning Italian white has crisp, refreshing lemon and green apple flavours. Extra Special Pinot Grigio, £6 (75cl)

In the pink

A blushing beauty from California, with sensational strawberry notes. Echo Falls White Zinfandel, £5 (75cl)

Velvety soft

Packing a punch of cherry and plum, this soft red is great with roasts. McGuigan Black Label Merlot, was £6.50, now £5.50** (75cl)

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Berry ripe

This lovely red has hints of vanilla and red berry fruit – try it with your Easter lamb. 19 Crimes Red Wine, was £9, now £7** (75cl) Good living | 25

Shake things up

Celebrate Easter with these delicious cocktails inspired by classic sweet treats

Chocolate egg Martini

Simnel cake fizz

A grown-up spin on the kids’ favourite with sweet vanilla and creamy advocaat

Almond and orange liqueurs recreate the flavours of the classic Easter cake

1 Put 50ml amaretto, 30ml Cointreau, the juice ½ lemon and a pinch ground cinnamon into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until very cold.

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200ml Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Ginger Beer.

3 Roll 30g Asda Golden Marzipan into 4 balls.

Thread 2 each on 2 cocktail sticks and dust with a little ground cinnamon. Rest on the glasses before serving.

1 Crush 1 Cadbury Flake and put on a saucer.

Measure out 30ml advocaat. Wet the rims of 2 Martini glasses with a little of the advocaat, then dip into the flake.

2 Fill a cocktail shaker or large clean jar with ice.

Add 150ml whole milk and

50ml vanilla vodka and shake until very cold.

3 Divide the rest of the advocaat between 2 Martini glasses, then carefully strain the vodka mixture over the top.

4 Halve 1 Cadbury Mini Creme Egg and serve with the cocktails (optional).

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MAKES 2 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.26

MAKES 2 READY IN 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.25

EASTER

So refreshing…

From posh pop to juice-infused sparkling water, our new range of grown-up soft drinks will really hit the spot

K

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eep it cool with our delicious new collection of craft soft drinks. Selected to appeal to adult taste buds, the focus is on real-fruit fizz and botanical blends made with natural ingredients. Simply sip chilled, or serve over ice with a garnish for an easy mocktail. Cheers!

rhubarb cool

Deliciously tart rhubarb and naturally sweet apple juices are blended with sparkling water for a drink with no added sugar.

Cawston Press Rhubarb, £1.10 (330ml; 33p/100ml)

Very cherry

Made with pressed sweet and sour cherries and British spring water, this is the perfect craft pop for grown-ups to enjoy.

Dalston’s Cherryade, £1.10 (330ml; 33p/100ml)

spring floral

This blush-pink lemonade is flavoured with botanicals and pure rose oil – think classic zesty citrus with a hint of Turkish delight…

Fentimans Rose Lemonade, £1.10 (250ml; 44p/100ml)

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fresh flavours

New from Shloer – ripe strawberries and zesty lime take sparkling apple juice to the next level. Shloer Pressed Strawberry & Lime Sparkling Apple Blend, £1.10 (330ml; 33p/100ml) asda.com/groceries | 27

A slice of Easter

Share these spectacular seasonal treats from Bake Off ’s Briony with family and friends…

Briony says: ‘For me, Easter is about getting together with family. As a child, there was nothing more exciting than going into the living room and seeing the chocolate eggs piled up high. Now, every Easter Sunday, we go to my mum’s and organise an egg hunt for the kids.

They love it so much, they don’t even eat the eggs; they make us put them back out so they can find them all over again! This elegant cake is the perfect treat to slice into afterwards; make it the day before so you can join in all the fun of the egg hunt, too. Try it for yourself...’

Showstopping Easter cake

Mini eggs, macarons and gold sprinkles crown this light vanilla sponge with citrus buttercream SERVES 24 READY IN 45 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 25p ● 225g self-raising flour ● 1tsp baking powder ● 225g Asda Best for

Baking Cakes, plus extra for greasing ● 225g caster sugar ● 4 medium eggs, beaten ● 2tsp vanilla extract ● 100g unsalted butter ● 200g icing sugar, sifted ● 50g lemon curd ● Asda Colouring Gel in pink ● 65g jar Asda Gold Crunch sprinkles ● 2 or 3 macarons from a pack of frozen Extra Special 12 Macaron Selection, thawed ● 4 or 5 Extra Special Golden Quail Eggs ● 30g Cadbury Mini Eggs

● 20g Asda Micro

Easter Eggs

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

Grease 3 x 18cm cake tins and line with baking paper.

2 Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl.

Add the Best for Baking Cakes, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract, then beat until smooth and creamy.

3 Divide the mixture evenly between the cake tins and smooth the tops.

Bake in the centre of the oven for 20-22 mins, until the tops spring back when lightly pressed.

4 Turn out the cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.

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5 Beat the butter until very soft. Stir in the icing sugar until smooth then divide the mixture between 2 bowls; add the lemon curd to one and a drop of the colouring gel to the other, mixing each until well combined.

6 Layer the 3 cooled cakes together on a stand, using the lemon curd buttercream to sandwich them together.

7 Use a palette knife or spatula to cover the cake with the pink buttercream.

Press the gold crunch into the icing around the base (see tip on p30), reserving a small amount.

8 Arrange the macarons on top of the cake, along with all the chocolate eggs.

To finish, scatter over the reserved gold crunch.

Energy

Each 62g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Med

1,090kJ 13.0g 260kcal High

13%

19%

5.5g 25.4g 0.32g

28%

High

28%

5%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,757kJ/420kcal

EASTER

‘ This delicious cake looks amazing and underneath, it’s the simplest sponge ’

Briony bakes

Making this fantastic cake?

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easy peasy Briony’s showstopping Easter cake is simple when you know how… cheat it!

‘Too busy to bake from scratch? Buy a ready-made Victoria sponge, then ice and decorate it. You will still have put in the effort!’ perfectly imperfect ‘Don’t worry about making the buttercream icing look perfect; you can use the decorations to hide any mistakes.’ skill with sprinkles ‘After icing, carefully wrap a length of baking paper around the cake, leaving a 3cm gap at the bottom. Put some sprinkles in your palm and press against the icing.

Then, turn the cake slightly and add more. The paper acts as a guide to help keep the line of sprinkles level.’

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Raspberry tarts

‘Crammed with crème fraîche and juicy fruit then sprinkled with chocolate eggs, these are the ideal treat for your Easter table.’

MAKES 12 READY IN 45 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 40p ● 100g unsalted butter,

softened, plus extra to grease ● 125g plain flour ● 50g ground almonds ● 25g caster sugar ● 1 medium egg yolk ● 1 egg, beaten with 1tsp water, to glaze ● 200g reduced fat crème fraîche ● 200g fresh raspberries ● 30g Cadbury Mini Eggs, chopped

1 Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.

Grease a 12-hole bun tin with a little butter.

2 Mix together the flour and almonds in a large bowl. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the yolk, mix to combine; stir in the flour mixture. Tip out onto a floured surface; bring to a dough with your hands. Wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30 mins.

3 On a floured surface, roll out the dough to ½cm thick. Cut out 12 circles, each 8cm, using a cookie cutter – re-roll any offcuts as necessary.

Press into the holes of the prepared tin, prick the bases with a fork and brush with the egg glaze.

Bake for 13-18 mins until golden; set aside to cool.

4 Divide the crème fraîche between the cooled pastry cases. Top each with 3 raspberries, then sprinkle over the chopped mini eggs before serving.

Energy 838kJ 200kcal

10%

Each 71g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

12.8g 6.7g 18%

High

34%

7.8g 0.05g Med

9%

1%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,180kJ/282kcal

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EASTER

Chick cake pops

‘These vanilla and coconut cake pops are so easy, with no baking involved, so cooks of all abilities can have fun getting their hands messy!’

MakES 8 READY IN 40 MINS, PLUS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING 68p ● 1 tsp Asda Yellow

Natural Colouring ● 100g desiccated coconut ● 12 pack Asda Plain Fairy Cakes ● 4tbsp Asda Vanilla Flavour Frosting ● 200g white chocolate ● Black piping icing ● 50g ready-to-roll white fondant ● Orange gel food colouring ● 8 cake pop sticks

Energy

Each 62g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Med

1,185kJ 16.7g 283kcal High

14%

24%

7.4g 21.7g 0.22g 37%

High

24%

4%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,912kJ/457kcal

Words: Anna Berrill. Photographs: Stuart Ovenden, Maja Smend. Styling: Luis Peral

1 Line a large baking tray with some nonstick baking

paper. In a bowl, stir the yellow colouring into the coconut until evenly coloured.

2 In another bowl, break up the fairy cakes into crumbs, using your fingertips. Add the frosting and knead into a smooth mixture. Cut into 8; roll each piece into a ball.

3 Microwave the white chocolate in 30-sec bursts, stirring in between each one, until melted.

4 Using a fork, dip each ball in turn into the chocolate, shake off

the excess and put on the baking tray.

5 Dip each ball in the coconut then put back on the baking paper. Push each ball onto a cake pop stick. Chill for 30 mins or until completely set.

6 Using the black piping icing, pipe 2 dots for eyes on each ball.

7 Knead the white fondant with a few drops of orange gel colouring until it is an even shade. Make 8 triangles, each 5mm long, for the beaks and 16 circles, each 5mm, for the feet. Attach the beaks and feet to the balls with piping icing.

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Favourite desserts Round off your Easter feast with a crowd-pleasing sweet treat, as thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always room for indulgence

Made with

salted c aramel and Bri tish cre am

nts a r r u c d red n a s t rran u c k c a es, bl i r r e b p ras h t i w Topped Creamy w ith a butte ry base and

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sweet dust ing

EASTER

Sweet & special Looking for ideas for effortless puddings? Serve one, or more, of these ready-made desserts for a fabulous finale to your celebration meal…

luxe layers

Smooth caramel A creamy salted caramel cheesecake, hand-finished with chocolate. Heavenly!

Extra Special Baked Salted Caramel Cheesecake*, £3.50 (446g; 78p/100g)

This stunning centrepiece is made up of three layers of crisp and chewy meringue sandwiched with an indulgent Prosecco cream and topped with raspberries and shavings of Belgian white chocolate.

Extra Special Hand Finished Raspberry & Prosecco Pavlova Stack, £5 (638g; 78p/100g)

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Berry zing

Tangy berries add an utterly delicious fruity finish to this white choc cheesecake.

Extra Special White Chocolate & Berry Baked Cheesecake*, £3.50 (425g; 82p/100g)

CREAMY CLASSIC

These ever-popular cheesecake slices have a gloriously rich, vanilla-flavoured topping.

Extra Special 2 Madagascan Vanilla Cheesecake Slices, £2.50 (2-pack; £1.25 each)

Elegant bites

Guests won’t be able to resist these crisp, delicate stylish sweet treats.

Extra Special 12 Macaron Selection, £3 (132g; £2.27/100g)

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Time for a treat

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EASTER

M&M’s Eggs cookie cups Crunchy sugar shells with melting chocolate centres nestled in crumbly biscuit nests – perfect for an Easter treat MAKES 12 READY IN 25 mins, plus cooling PRICE PER SERVING 13p ● 125g Asda Best for

Baking Biscuits & Pastry at room temperature, plus extra for greasing ● 75g light brown soft sugar ● 220g self-raising flour ● 2tbsp semi-skimmed milk ● 80g pack M&M’s Eggs 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

Grease a 12-hole bun tin.

2 In a large bowl, beat the Best for Baking Biscuits & Pastry together with the sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

3 Beat in the flour and the milk until you get a smooth dough. Roll into 12 balls.

4 Press each dough ball into the bun tin, creating a hollow in the centre with your thumb. Arrange 3 of the mini eggs in each ‘nest’.

5 Bake for 12-15 mins, until golden around the edges.

Cool in the tin, then serve.

Energy 814kJ 194kcal

9.7g

Each 44g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

3.3g 10.6g 0.32g

Salt

10%

High

14%

High

Med

17%

High

12%

5%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,849kJ/442kcal

Maltesers Teasers & Galaxy Golden Eggs rocky road Malty crunch and caramel eggs take the classic no-bake fridge cake to an indulgent new level MAKES 49 pieces READY IN 20 mins, plus chilling PRICE PER SERVING 7p ● 80g Flora Light spread ● 2tbsp golden syrup ● 200g dark chocolate ● 100g McVities Rich Tea

Lights, roughly crushed

● 100g pink and white

mini marshmallows

● 35g Maltesers Teasers

bar, roughly chopped

● 56g Galaxy Golden Eggs

1 In a pan, melt the Flora Light, golden syrup and chocolate over a low heat. Stir until smooth.

Cool for 10 mins.

2 Meanwhile, line a 24cm square shallow cake tin with baking paper.

3 Mix in the biscuits, the mini marshmallows and

half the chopped Teasers bar. Smooth into the tray.

4 Sprinkle over the remaining Teasers and the golden eggs. Chill in the fridge overnight.

5 Carefully lift the rocky road out of the tin. On a chopping board, cut into 7 long bars; cut each bar into 7 to create 49 pieces.

6 The rocky road will keep in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Energy 215kJ 51kcal

2.3g

Each 12g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1.1g

5.5g 0.05g

Salt

3%

High

3%

High

High

Med

6%

6%

1%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,795kJ/429kcal

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Cadbury Creme Eggs frozen yogurt bark

Melt-in-the-mouth shards of creamy vanilla and chocolate frozen yogurt are topped with gooey creme egg chunks for added wow-factor SERVES 12 READY IN 10 mins, plus freezing PRICE PER SERVING 28p ● 500g tub Asda Fat Free

Greek Style Yogurt ● 2tsp cocoa powder ● 1tsp vanilla extract ● 5 Cadbury Creme Eggs, foil removed, roughly chopped into halves and quarters

1 Line a large, deep baking tray with baking paper.

2 Put ⅓ of the yogurt into a bowl and stir in the cocoa powder until smooth.

3 Mix the vanilla into the remaining yogurt then pour into the tray. Dollop

the cocoa yogurt around the tray and swirl into the vanilla yogurt with a spoon.

4 Dot the creme egg pieces over the yogurt, drizzling some of the fondant filling across the top to decorate.

5 Put the tray in the freezer, making sure it’s flat. Freeze the mixture for at least 4 hrs until solid.

Break the bark into pieces and serve immediately.

Energy 449kJ 107kcal

3.7g

Each 59g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2.2g 13.0g 0.07g

Salt

5%

Med

5%

Med

Low

11%

Med

14%

1%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 761kJ/182kcal

Cadbury Mini Eggs trail mix Popcorn and cereal add a tasty toasted flavour to this chocolatey creation

Serves 10 READY IN 25 Mins, plus cooling PRICE PER SERVING 20p ● 50g white chocolate ● Pink gel food colouring ● 50g Asda Coconut &

Vanilla Flavour Popcorn

● 75g Asda Frosted

Wheaties

● 80g Cadbury Mini Eggs

1 Melt the chocolate in a glass bowl over a pan of simmering water – don’t let the bowl touch the water. Stir, cool slightly, then stir in a few drops of the food colouring until the chocolate turns pastel pink.

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2 Spread out the popcorn and wheaties on a baking tray in an even layer. Use a fork to drizzle with the melted chocolate. Leave for 20 mins to allow the chocolate to set.

3 Break up any large chunks of the popcorn mixture. Serve in small sharing bowls, topped with the mini eggs.

Energy 500kJ 120kcal

4.2g

Each 26g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2.1g

11.4g 0.07g

Salt

6%

Med

6%

High

High

Low

11%

13%

1%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,925kJ/460kcal

EASTER

Good eggs

Treat family and friends to their favourites this Easter

Photographs: Vinny Whiteman. Styling: Morag Farquhar. Food styling: Lorna Brash

NEW!

A chocolate egg, plus three bags of new M&M’s mini eggs with crunchy sugar shells. Chocolate M&M’s Eggs, £4 (313g; £1.28/100g)

This egg has hidden treasure: glistening gold mini eggs with crispy caramel. Galaxy Golden Eggs Easter Egg, £2.50 (234g; £1.07/100g)

This milk and white chocolate egg contains a Minions toy to build.

Kinder Surprise Minions Around The World Easter Egg, £4 (100g)

Give ’em a Twirl – or two! This egg comes with a duo of delicious milk chocolate bars. Cadbury Twirl Egg, £3 (262g; £1.15/100g)

One milk chocolate egg with three scrumptious Maltesers Teasers bars.

Maltesers Teasers Easter Egg, £2.50 (248g; £1.01/100g)

Best of the zest – a zingy chocolate orange egg plus two tubes of Orange Smarties Mini Eggs. Smarties Orange Easter Egg, £3 (256g; £1.17/100g)

New and exclusive to Asda!

Easter just wouldn’t be the same without these iconic fondant-filled eggs! Cadbury Creme Egg 5 Pack, £1.65 (5 x 40g; 83p/100g)

A milk chocolate egg and Lindor mini eggs with a smooth, melting filling. Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Egg, £6 (215g; £2.79/100g)

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This giant chocolate egg comes with three tubes of pink and blue Smarties. Unicorn Edition Smarties Easter Egg, £4 (314g; £1.27/100g) asda.com/groceries | 37

berry bliss Studded with tangy shards of raspberry throughout its shell, this stunning white chocolate egg comes with five berry-flavoured truffles, too. Extra Special Hand-Decorated Belgian White Chocolate Egg*, ÂŁ5 (290g; ÂŁ1.72/100g)

Indulgent eggs Raise the bar with our impressive selection of luxury white, milk and dark chocolate creations

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Free from

Photographs: Vinny Whiteman. Styling: Morag Farquhar. Food styling: Lorna Brash

Cocoa nibs add texture to rich, dark chocolate for a dairy, wheat and glutenfree egg that’s complete with luxurious fondant truffles. Extra Special Free From Belgian Dark Chocolate Egg with VanillaFlavoured Truffles, £5 (200g; £2.50/100g)

hidden gems

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Smooth on the outside, these decadent eggs just need to be cracked open to reveal the delicious contents inside. The Belgian milk chocolate egg encases salted caramel chunks, while the dark chocolate version contains cherry pieces.

Extra Special Hand-Decorated Belgian Milk Chocolate & Salted Caramel Egg*; Extra Special Hand-Decorated Belgian Dark Chocolate & Cherry Egg*; £5 (290g; £1.72/100g) each

These pretty mini eggs are a mouthwatering mix of smooth Belgian chocolate encased in shimmering golden shells. Extra Special Golden Quail Eggs*, £2.50 (180g; £1.39/100g)

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Below: bunny ears headband (available in blue and pink)*, £1; glitter ears headbands*, £2 each.

Left: bunny garland, £2

Cracking fun

Hosting a party? For an adventure-packed time that children will love, discover these great ideas for an epic egg hunt as well as cute makes to bring out their creative side. Ready, steady, go...

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Make it!

Easy Easter crafts

Easter Egg Sun catchers Hang these stained-glass-effect eggs near a window and watch them catch the light.

1 Take a few pieces of tissue paper in a selection of colours and cut into small pieces with scissors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a range of different shapes is best.

2 Cut open a plastic folder to give you 2 sheets of plastic. Using a black permanent marker, draw egg shapes on the plastic, then turn it over.

3 Using a brush, fill in one of the egg outlines with PVA glue, then cover it in some of the tissue paper shapes, overlapping the pieces as you stick them down. Make sure to take the tissue to the edge of the outline. Paint another layer of glue over the whole egg shape.

4 Repeat with the other eggs, trying out different patterns of paper.

5 Leave to dry completely. Carefully peel each paper egg away from the plastic. Use scissors to trim round each egg shape to neaten it up.

6 Use a gold pen to draw a thick outline around the edge of each egg. Finish off by threading lengths of gold thread through the top of the eggs for hanging.

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The great egg hunt An Easter party isn’t complete without an egg hunt. Hide wrapped eggs outside or around the house, give every child a basket, then let them see what they can find. Or split your ‘egg hunters’ into

teams and see how quickly they can fill up their baskets. If older kids find the eggs too easily, up the challenge by giving them Easter-themed clues to lead to the hidden treasure.

Make-your-own Easter masks kit*, £1 (2-pack); egg basket*, £1

Make it!

Easy Easter crafts

Sew pretty These sweet chick and bunny finger puppets are fun to make from felt – though a grown-up might have to help with the stitching. You’ll find the instructions and a step-by-step guide in our online Easter Crafting special (see p44).

Treat buckets*, 57p each

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Make it!

Easy Easter crafts

bu nn y tre at ho lde r Turn an empty plastic drinks bottle into a cute bunny container that’s ideal for filling with mini eggs.

1 First, print out the templates you’ll find online (see p44) and cut out with scissors. Wrap the main bunny template around the bottom of an empty, dry 1.5L clear plastic drinks bottle, positioning it so that the front of the rabbit shape aligns with 2 of the

Bottoms up!

Make it!

Easy Easter crafts

This cute rabbit pompom disappearing into a ‘burrow’ is fun to make. Find the details in our online Easter Crafting special (see p44).

‘feet’ of the bottle. Use sticky tape to join the template at the back.

2 Carefully cut the bottle around the template with sharp scissors. Discard the top part of the bottle.

3 Use a paintbrush to paint the inside of the bunny holder with acrylic paint – it’s best to paint several thin layers, letting them dry in between.

4 Using the other templates, cut a circle of white felt for a tummy and 2 pieces of pink felt for the ears. Use PVA glue to stick these in place on the front of the bunny, then glue a pompom or cotton wool ball to the back for a tail.

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cu pcake ca rds Layered paper cake cases create pretty flowers for these fun-to-make cards – just the thing to give to someone special.

1 To make the flowers, take a selection of coloured paper cupcake cases. Using scissors, cut round a few of them to make them shorter, and cut out petal shapes in a few more.

2 Put a spot of glue in the bottom of a whole cake case, then position a trimmed case inside. Repeat with another trimmed case, if you like. Decorate by drawing dots inside the finished flower with felt tip pens.

3 Repeat to make more flowers, varying the colours of the cupcake cases and the shapes you cut out.

4 Fold a piece of white card in half and lay flat with the crease to the left. Spread glue on the base of each cupcake case flower, position on the front of the card and press down to make sure it sticks. Leave to dry completely.

5 Use felt tip pens to draw stems and leaves onto the card.

Make it!

Easy Easter crafts

Tree decs To create a wonderful centrepiece for your celebrations, let the kids choose their favourite hanging decorations to adorn this pretty tree, then arrange cute chicks and rabbits underneath.

Easter tree*, £5; bunny, Easter egg and glitter egg hanging decorations*, £1 each; hopping bunny and chicks*, 47p each; glitter carrots**, £1; character fillable eggs**, 47p each

crafty choices

From pretty ribbon to fun kits, we have a great range of craft essentials to keep little ones busy.

Set up a table at the party with a selection of kits, glue and scissors – and let the kids get creative...

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Easter pom pom characters kit*, £1 (2-pack)

Foam shapes*; gingham ribbon (4-pack)*; foam ribbon (3-pack)*; £1 each

Easter crafting

For step-by-step guides to our makes, plus all the templates you’ll need, go to our crafting special at ASDA.GL/ eastercrafting Mini chicks*, 87p (8-pack)

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Words: Harriette Casey. Crafts: Christine Leech. Photographs: Terry Benson. Styling: Rob Merrett, Emma Bigger. Hair: Roisin Donaghy

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Green trilby*, £1; Easter bonnet**, 87p; bunny ears headband**, £1; bunny glitter glasses**, £1; treat bucket**, 57p each; medium Easter basket**, £1; hopping chicks**, 47p each; shredded paper**, £1; large fillable egg*, £1

Party treats After all that drawing, folding, cutting and sticking, your little crafters deserve something special to say ‘well done’.

Spring chick

There will be smiles all round when you serve the party drinks in these fun chick and bunny mugs.

Chick mug, £3

JELLY VEG

Treasure seekers will love these fruit flavoured, carrot-shaped jellies.

Asda Jelly Carrots†, 89p (85g; £1.04/100g)

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fun & FLUFFY

Marshmallow bites with cheeky faces. Asda Chick Mallows†; Asda Bunny Mallows†, £2 (150g; £1.33/100g) each asda.com/groceries | 45

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build your bunny

Let older kids get creative putting together this collectible Lego toy.

Lego BrickHeadz Easter Bunny*, £5

Pig tale

Peppa can’t wait to pet the chicks and guinea pigs in this cute story.

Peppa at the Petting Farm**, £4

Easter gift ideas for kids

Treats to keep your little ones amused long after all the chocolate eggs are gone…

going cheep!

From the Can You Say It Too? series, this is just the thing for spring.

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cuddle bunnies

One hug and they’re sure to love these adorable soft-toy rabbits.

15in Bunny Plush*, £6 each

Hop to it!

Wind them up and watch them go – why not race them, too?

George hopping toys*, 47p each

tickles & giggles

The hand-puppet helps bring this clever book to life as you read it.

One More Tickle!, £7

cracking good fun Two cute toy pets, plus four new mystery animal friends to hatch.

Hatchimals CollEGGtibles*‡, £10

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