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Help the family ease into autumn with lighter Chinese dishes, tasty traybakes and top ways to get your kids cooking

Food | Living | Health | Homes | Style

GOOD LIVING SEPTEMBER 2019

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Hands up who likes doing the dishes? No takers? Thought not. In my eyes, bubbles are for the bath and time spent washing up is time I could spend winding down. If you agree, then you’ll love our Sarah Thom selection of Rukmini Iyer’s roasting tin recipes Asda Editor (p25) – minimal effort (and dishes to wash) yet maximum flavour. Her ethos is simple: ‘You shouldn’t have to sacrifice taste for ease,’ which is something we should all embrace. Back to school, back to uni, back to work… September’s not much of a pleasure, is it? The ‘normality’ presented by getting back to routine is a bitter pill to swallow and, as the days get shorter, I become less social butterfly and more sofa sloth. With autumn equinox on the horizon, hibernation becomes my main source of enjoyment. If you need me you’ll find me snuggled up… preferably hugging any dessert I can get my hands on (p46)!

GET IN TOUCH Cooked up any of our recipes? Enjoyed some of our fantastic products? Let us know and share your pictures – we’d really love to hear from you. editor@asdagoodliving.co.uk Like Asda

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Mint Chocolate Mousse, p56

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ON THE COVER Pork noodle stir-fry, p19 Photograph: Toby Scott, Ria Osborne Styling: Jenny Iggleden, Luis Peral Food styling: Matthew Ford, Jenna Leiter

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Contents

FOOD 15 Fast and fresh Lighter Chinese takeaway-style meals to make at home 21 4 ways with runner beans Add crunch and colour to your cooking 25 All in one Rukmini Iyer’s time-saving traybakes 31 Asda Kids’ Kitchen Elsie, seven, cooks pizza 35 Calling all star cooks! Your budding chef could appear in Good Living! 39 Best in class Briony’s chocolate drip cake 43 ‘Mrs Patmore would approve of this strawberry torte’ Downton’s Lesley Nicol talks vegan cooking

HEARST Head of content Hannah Barr Editor Claire Lavelle Creative director Alex Nicholas Food editor Gregor McMaster Art editors Natalie Williams, Jack Cunningham Senior designer Ellie Palmer Workﬂow director Rob Buxton Deputy chief sub editor Sue Sharrock Senior sub editor Gwennan Thomas Features writer Harriette Casey

Food assistant Vanessa Graham Digital content editor Sarah Alcock Digital content producer Bobbie Edsor Head of client services Kirsty Ware Group account director Lorna East Junior account director Hannah Heartﬁeld Production director Nafeesa Yousuf Senior production manager Annaliza Dowding Senior fashion writer Rebecca Shepherd Account executive Chloe Patmore

46 Naughty but nice Traditional desserts with a grown-up twist 50 How to… cook perfect rice Food editor Gregor’s masterclass 53 Make it… Simple dishes for all your needs 59 One basket, 5 meals Weeknight family dinners all from one £30 shop 65 Miguel’s One Pound Meals The Insta-star’s vegan potato arrabbiata

STYLE 71 Double the fun Autumn’s gorgeous new ‘it’ bag 72 Bang on trend The latest fabulous women’s essentials from George 74 Style it out Top picks from the AW19 menswear collection 77 3 ways to wear a camel coat New styles 79 Beauty with beneﬁts Our expert guide to the ‘conscious beauty’ trend

LIVING 6 Hello autumn Great buys in seasonal hues 9 #Lovefood Foodie news 68 Smart living Expert tips 97 Me time Avengers and Rocketman reviewed 98 My foodie life Singer Emeli Sandé on her culinary ‘surprises’

HEALTH 85 The mum squad New mothers talk about the realities of parenthood

ASDA Editor Sarah Thom Good Living content and social media manager Hana Rathyal Good Living content planners Ellice Williams, Jo Shaw Good Living content coordinator Kelly Ward ADVERTISING Nicola Brame For sales enquiries, please contact nicola.brame@ asda.co.uk

HOMES 91 Top 10 must haves The biggest trends for autumn, all available from George Home

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Reduce your food waste by making the most of the pack sizes you’ll ﬁnd in store Are nutritionally balanced, using everyday ingredients

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

PRICE PER SERVING When we say ‘price per serving’ on our recipes, we mean the cost of the ingredients you will need to use to create the dish, divided by the number of people the recipe serves (for example ‘serves 4’). When you see the recipes at asdagoodliving.co.uk, you will be able to put the ingredients needed straight into your shopping basket – this will show the total cost of purchasing everything you need to make the recipe, not the ‘price per serving’; see above for this deﬁnition.

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ON THE MOVE

The perfect pull-on pair for stomping through fallen leaves. Midi boots, £15

GREATEST KNIT

This cuddly cushion is made with the help of recycled plastic bottles. Pom pom knit cushion, £10

hello autumn

NATURAL BEAUTY

Simply stylish, this Mediterranean-look vase will add a warm, rustic touch. Terracotta vase, £8

Editor 's pick

See in the new season with fashion and homes inspo from George WHERE TO BUY?

Wherever you ﬁnd these icons, the products are available at…

George.com ASDA.com/groceries In store

GLAZE CRAZE

Show off your best blooms in this elegant, two-tone vase. Stoneware vase, £8

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STEP IT UP

Make a statement in these killer faux leather buckle boots. Lace-up boots, £25

CHECK MATE

Give any autumn outfit a smart spin with must-wear checks. Check longline coat*, £36

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PLANT POWER

Swap out boring old pots for this ornate, jewel-coloured planter. Green glass planter**, £8

CUSHY NUMBER

Up the cosy factor at home with this shaggy faux fur cushion. Mongolian-style cushion in Teal, £7

TRAVEL LIGHT

Handy and stylish, this is just the backpack to get you from A to B. Rucksack, £16

ROLL WITH IT

Wear this roll neck under a slip dress for maximum style points. Roll neck jumper, £6

GEO FOR IT

Add interest to any living space in an instant with this striking patterned rug. Geo rug, £25 Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. *Available from 16 September 2019. **Limited stores

NEW NEUTRAL

The ultimate wear-anywhere, goes-with-everything staple. For ways to wear, see p77. Camel coat*, £22

ALL IS BRIGHT

Light up darker evenings with this lamp, in a key seasonal colour. Wooden lamp in Mustard, £20

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LoveFood

FOOD EDITOR GREGOR SHARES THE LATEST FOODIE NEWS

BEST OF THE SEASON

Chantenay carrots ‘I love these deliciously sweet British carrots, especially in roasts or warm salads. Plus there’s no need to top or peel them, making them a quick accompaniment to most meals. Serve steamed with butter and parsley or roast in a sticky garlic, honey and thyme glaze. Perfect, too, for everyday snacking to enjoy their natural flavour.’ Extra Special Chantenay Carrots, 65p (300g; 22p/100g)

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STAR INGREDIENT

CORNFLOUR ‘Cornflour is a cupboard staple Find our and, occasionally, Triple-Tier a recipe saviour! Persian It’s ideal for Pavlova recipe thickening both at ASDA.GL/ savoury and pavlova sweet sauces – including the tangy homemade rhubarb curd used in our stunning pavlova. It can also rescue a cheesecake mixture that has split. Plus, it’s the secret to perfect, crispy roasties, too – just toss par-boiled, steam-dried spuds in a little cornflour before coating in hot oil and roasting. The cornflour will absorb any excess moisture, so your potatoes are certain to have perfectly golden and crispy edges.’ Asda Cornflour, 75p (250g; 30p/100g)

an easy win

‘Fancy a tasty midweek treat for two? Make it super-easy with this no-fuss Chicken en Croûte from our Simple to Cook range. Prepped and ready to bake in the oven, you can enjoy tender British chicken breast fillets wrapped in beechwood-smoked streaky bacon, sprinkled with Cheddar cheese and encased in a puff pastry lattice in no time. Just add quick-cook veg, such as steamed spinach, green beans and peas on the side.’ Simple to Cook Chicken en Croûte, £3.15 (406g; 77p/100g) 10 | ASDA.COM

Selected stores, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Photographs show serving suggestions. *Winner of the chilled bread category, Quality Food Awards 2018

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Taste freedom

movie munchi ies

Belgian White Chocolate & Cranberry

Buon appetito!

‘These divine all-butter biscuits from our Free From Extra Special range come in three mouthwatering flavours – all free of gluten and wheat. So good!’ Belgian White Chocolate & Cranberry Cookies, £1.80 (150g; £1.20/100g); Salted Caramel Shortbread Biscuits, £1.80 (160g; £1.12/100g); Belgian Triple Chocolate Cookies, £1.80 (150g; £1.20/100g)

‘These handy popcorn sharing bags make film night a proper family affair – just so long as you can decide which flavour camp you’re in...’ Asda Sweet & Salted Popccorn, 79p (100g); Asda Toffe ee Popcorn, 79p (170g; 46p/100g); Assda Salted Popcorn, 79p (80 0g; 99p/100g)

‘Using only the finest, most authentic ingredients, our fresh pastas are made in Italy (where else!) and are simply bursting with flavour. Perfect with our award-winning* flatbread.’ Extra Special Smoked Pancetta & Parmigiano Reggiano Ravioli or Extra Special Mozzarella, Roasted Cherry Tomato & Basil Ravioli, £2 (250g; 80p/100g) each; Extra Special Wild Mushroom Sauce, £1.95 (350g; 56p/100g); Extra Special Hand-stretched Mozzarella & Basil Flatbread, £1.85 (195g; 95p/100g)

Salted Caramel Shortbread

Belgian Triple Chocolate

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SOUPER TASTY

CHEF NOTES

RAREBIT FAVES

‘Everyone has a favourite twist to make a plate of Welsh rarebit their own, such as adding a kick of Worcestershire sauce and mustard to the irresistible, oozy cheese. I love to add a splash of stout to mine, but you could go for a more experimental take by adding anchovies and capers. Or use a moist, crumbly Caerphilly cheese with cayenne pepper for a comforting dish served with a crunchy green salad.’ 12 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

Page turner ‘If it’s meat-free, it’s in! Jamie’s latest book celebrates all things veggie, with flavour-packed recipes that make getting your five-a-day a doddle. Crammed with tips to help you up your veg intake, Jamie digs deep into the colourful world of veg to celebrate a healthy, cost-effective and tasty alternative to meat – well worth a browse.’ Veg: Easy & Delicious Meals for Everyone by Jamie Oliver, £13

A SCOTTISH TOAST ‘We’ve handpicked three Extra Special delicacies to help you celebrate Scotland’s annual foodie jamboree. Our smoked salmon and shortbreads are Scottish classics, and you can toast the occasion with a wee dram of single malt Scotch whisky.’ Extra Special Mild & Delicate Scottish Smoked Salmon, £4 (120g; £3.33/100g); Extra Special 9 All-butter Shortbread Rounds, £1.29 (180g; 72p/100g); Extra Special Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, £18.50 (70cl; £26.43/L)

Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight until 15 Sept

Selected stores, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. If you look under 25 and want to buy age-restricted products, you will need to prove your age. Challenge 25. No I.D. no sale. Photographs show serving suggestions

Additional reporting: Nick Wyke. Photographs: Maja Smend, Sam Folan, Alamy, Getty Images. Styling: Rob Merret, Sarah Birks. Food styling: Matthew Ford, Cate Dixon

‘Upscale your lunch with our Extra Special soup range, a winning combo of classic recip pes made with delicious ingred dients, such as West Country Cheddar, British chickken and smoked pulled ham. Boom!’ Extra Special Chicke en & Spanish Chorizo Soup; Extra Special Cauliflower Cheese Soup; Extra Special Smoked Ham & Pea Soup, £2 each (600g; 33p/100g)

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Simple to Cook Chinese Pork Stir Fry Kit

Comsooinng MEDITERRANEAN STYLE CHICKEN WITH COUS COUS SERVES 1

COOKS IN

362 kJ 143 kcal 3%

Each (ovenbaked) 1/2 pack contains Energy

XXg

Fat

0.1g

Saturates

0.6g

Sugars

12g Salt

Freezable

Simple to Cook Chinese Pork Stir Fry Kit, £3 (535g; £5.61/kg)

Simple to Cook Sweet BBQ Pulled Pork, £3.90 (585g; £6.67/kg) or 3 for £10

Simple to Cook Piri Piri Spatchcock Chicken, £3.99 (1.05kg; £3.80/kg)

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Low

High

13% Med

0.1g 2.5%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 235kJ/56kcal

Photograph: Andrew Burton: Styling: Davina Perkins. Food styling: Jenna Leiter

hen you want tasty, wholesome meals on the table with the minimum of effort, check out our Simple to Cook range. Skip the peeling and slicing with pre-prepped stir-fry kits, or try our delicious pork, chicken, lamb, beef and gammon choices – including new Mediterranean Chicken – which come in convenient foil trays that go straight in the oven. Dishes vary from single-serve to those that will feed the whole family and they’re also easy to cook, too – even for kitchen novices off to uni this month!

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*Anchor Spreadable, a blend of Anchor Butter and Rapeseed oil. Selected stores only, subject to availability.

Foodd Vegan spring rolls, p17

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Fast and fresh

Beef & black bean stir-fry with noodles, p16

Ditch the menus and make it yourself! Our homemade Chinese takeaway-style dishes are easy, lighter, and really deliver on flavour

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Beef & black bean stir-fry with noodles

Succulent strips of beef mixed with tender veg and a hit of chilli, all in a rich, sweet sauce SERVES 4 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.79

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 350g pack Butcher’s Selection

Low in fat, saturated fat and salt

Beef Stir-fry

● 3 spring onions, chopped ● 1 red onion, cut into wedges ● 2 cloves garlic, sliced ● 320g pack Asda Mushroom Stir-Fry ● 3 mixed colour peppers, chopped ● 1 red chilli, thinly sliced (optional) ● 300g pack Asda Egg Noodles ● 120g pack Asda Black Bean

Stir-fry Sauce

● 1tbsp sweet chilli sauce

1 Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high setting. Add the beef, spring onions, red onion and garlic, then stir-fry until the meat is browned and any liquid has evaporated. 2 Add the mushroom stir-fry, peppers and the chilli, if using. Cook for 4-5 mins, until the vegetables begin to wilt. 3 Stir in the noodles and the black bean and sweet chilli sauces. Heat through, for 2-3 mins, then serve. Energy

3 of your 5-a-day

Each 436g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,532kJ 10.5g 366kcal Low

18%

15%

2.2g 16.6g 0.74g 11%

Low

18%

12%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 351kJ/84kcal

Low in saturated fat

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Prawn toast Vegan spring rolls

Crammed with crunchy veg and ﬂavoured with garlic and ginger, dip these crispy golden bites in sweet soy sauce SERVES 6 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 78pp

● 1tbsp sesame oil ● 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced ● 100g beansprouts ● 1 red pepper, thinly sliced ● 180g trimmed fine beans ● 2 spring onions, halved then thinly

sliced lengthways

● 2tsp Asda Easy Ginger ● 225g tin Asda Water Chestnuts,

drained and sliced

● 200g Asda Ready Rolled Filo Pastry ● Reduced-salt soy sauce, to serve

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper. 2 Heat ½ the sesame oil in a wok or large nonstick frying pan. Stir-fry the garlic, beansprouts, pepper, beans and onions for 3-4 mins on a high setting until starting to colour. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the ginger and water chestnuts. 3 Slice the filo into 12 rectangles. Put 1 heaped tbsp of the veg mixture at one end of each piece of filo and roll up, making sure the ends are folded in. Brush a little of the remaining oil over the edge of the filo to seal. 4 Arrange the spring rolls on the baking tray and cook in the oven for 15-18 mins, until golden brown and crisp. Serve the spring rolls with the soy sauce, for dipping. Each 138g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Energy 676kJ 161kcal

4.8g

0.7g

3.9g 0.30g

Med

Low

Crunchy toast triangles topped with juicy prawns, spring onions and nutty sesame seeds, dipped in a sticky sweet chilli sauce SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 94p

● 1 clove garlic, crushed ● 1tsp Asda Easy Ginger ● 2 spring onions, thinly sliced ● 1 medium egg, beaten ● 180g pack Asda frozen Raw & Peeled

King Prawns, thawed and drained

● 4 medium slices white bread,

crusts removed

● 2tbsp sesame seeds ● 1tsp sesame oil ● Sweet chilli sauce, to serve

1 Blitz the garlic, ginger, ½ the spring onions, the egg and the prawns to a rough paste in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl; chill for 15 mins. 2 Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Line a baking tray with foil. 3 Lightly toast the bread, then set

aside and allow to cool. Divide the chilled prawn mixture between the slices of toast and spread over evenly, all the way to the edges. 4 Sprinkle the sesame seeds evenly over each piece of toast then brush with the sesame oil. 5 Put the toasts on the tray and bake for 8-10 mins, until the prawn mixture is pink and cooked through, and the sesame seeds are golden brown. Cool for 5 mins then cut into triangles. 6 Sprinkle over the remaining spring onions. Serve the prawn toasts with the sweet chilli sauce, for dipping. Energy

Each 100g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

770kJ 7.3g 184kcal Med

10%

1.3g

1.4g 0.75g

Low

13%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 770kJ/184kcal

Low in saturated fat

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 490kJ/117kcal

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Low in fat, saturated fat and salt

Vegan kung pao crispy cauliflower with veg fried rice

Sriracha-spiced cauliﬂower and veggie rice, enriched with soy sauce, peanuts and crunchy pak choi SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.32

● 1 large Grower’s Selection

Cauliflower, cut into florets ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1 onion, sliced ● 2 cloves garlic, sliced ● 1 carrot, peeled and diced ● 2tbsp sriracha hot sauce ● 1tsp tomato purée ● 1tbsp rice vinegar ● 1tbsp soft brown sugar ● 1 reduced-salt vegetable stock cube, made up to 200ml ● 2tsp cornflour ● 200g pak choi, leaves separated ● 225g tin Asda Bamboo Shoots, drained ● 2 spring onions, sliced ● 300g Frozen for Freshness Mixed Vegetables ● 2 x 250g packs Asda Long Grain Micro Rice 18 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

● 2tsp reduced-salt soy sauce ● 30g unsalted peanuts, chopped ● 10g coriander, roughly chopped ● Red chilli, sliced, to serve

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Toss the cauliflower in 1tsp of the oil to coat, then spread out on a large baking tray. Roast for 25-30 mins, until crisp and browned. 3 For the kung pao sauce, heat 1tsp of the oil in a large pan. Cook the onion, garlic and carrot over a medium heat for 5-6 mins, until starting to colour. Stir in the sriracha, tomato purée, rice vinegar, sugar and stock, then bring to a simmer. Stir 1tbsp cold water into the cornflour and add to the pan. 4 Add the pak choi and bamboo shoots and bring back to a simmer,

stirring regularly. Cook for 8-10 mins, until the sauce has thickened. 5 Meanwhile, for the fried rice, heat the rest of the oil in a large frying pan. Cook the spring onions and frozen mixed vegetables for 3-4 mins, until heated through. Heat the rice according to the pack instructions and tip into the pan with the vegetables. Stir through the soy sauce and cook for 2 mins. 6 Stir the roasted cauliflower into the kung pao sauce. Divide the rice between 4 plates and top with the kung pao cauliflower. Sprinkle with the chopped peanuts, some coriander and red chilli, to serve. Energy

3 of your 5-a-day

Each 586g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,814kJ 10.5g 434kcal Low

22%

15%

1.8g 18.2g 1.17g 9%

Low

20%

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

FOOD

Low in fat, saturated fat and salt

Pork & noodle stir-fry Photographs: Toby Scott, Ria Osborne. Styling: Jenny Iggleden, Luis Peral. Food styling: Matthew Ford, Jenna Leiter

Tender pork ﬁllet, punchy garlic and soy, plus a hit of chilli combine with colourful, crispy veg and noodles SERVES 4 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.76

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 300g pack Butcher’s

Selection 6 Lean British Pork Fillet Medallions ● 170g Asda Soy & Garlic Stir-Fry sauce ● 1 red pepper, sliced ● 160g mangetout ● 1 bunch spring onions, cut into 2cm lengths ● 300g Asda Straight to Wok Wholewheat noodles ● 2 red chillies, sliced

● 200g beansprouts ● Coriander, to garnish

1 Boil some water in the kettle. Heat half the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Fry the pork over a high heat for 3-4 mins on each side, or until cooked through. For the last 2 mins, add ½ the sachet of stir-fry sauce to the pan. 2 Remove the pork from the pan and set aside

to rest for 5 mins. 3 Meanwhile, wipe the pan clean, heat the rest of the oil, then add the red pepper, mangetout and spring onions. Stir-fry for 2-3 mins until they begin to colour. Add the noodles, the chillies and a splash of water from the kettle. Cook, stirring, for 2 mins. 4 Slice the pork medallions and add to the pan with any resting juices, the

remaining stir-fry sauce and the beansprouts. Cook until piping hot and garnish with the coriander before serving. Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 345g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,342kJ 5.2g 321kcal Low

16%

1.4g 12.8g 0.83g 7%

Low

14%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 389kJ/93kcal

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FOOD

Charred runner bean salad with lemon & herb dressing

4 WAYS WITHâ&#x20AC;Ś Runner bean, ricotta & lemon filo parcels

King prawn & runner bean stir-fry

Runner beans

These versatile veggies add an earthy, sweet crunch and vibrant pop of colour to everything from classic summer salads to Asian stir-fries

Herby runner bean & pulled ham frittata ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK | 21

FOOD

Charred runner bean salad with lemon & herb dressing

Runner bean, ricotta & lemon filo parcels

SERVES 4 READY IN 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 77p

MAKES 14 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 38p

Peppery rocket and crunchy nuts add layers of ﬂavour and texture to this zingy bean salad

3 In a separate bowl, toss the charred runner beans with 60g wild rocket, a 125g pack Asda Light Mozzarella Cheese, drained and torn into small pieces, and 10 radishes, finely sliced. 4 Arrange the salad in a serving dish and drizzle with the herby dressing. Sprinkle 30g hazelnuts, roughly chopped, over the top before serving. 1

Energy 739kJ 177kcal

ofyour 5-a-day

Each 137g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

14.0g 3.4g Med

20%

17%

2.6g 0.18g Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 540kJ/129kcal

Herby runner bean & pulled ham frittata

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Heat 1tbsp rapeseed oil and fry 1 large red onion, finely chopped, for 5-6 mins over a medium heat. Add 2 x 180g packs runner beans, trimmed and chopped. Cook until tender. 3 Tip into a bowl with 2tbsp chopped parsley, zest 1 lemon and 250g ricotta cheese. Stir and season with black pepper. 4 Melt 40g unsalted butter. Cut each sheet from a 200g pack Asda Ready Rolled Filo Pastry

into 2 long strips and brush with butter. Put a large spoonful of filling in the corner at one end of each strip and fold over in triangles along the strip. Put the parcels on a baking tray seam-side down. 5 Bake for 18-20 mins until golden. Cool for 5 mins. Serve warm or cold with 4tbsp Extra Special Beetroot & Orange Chutney. Each 78g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

Energy 476kJ 114kcal

5.7g

2.9g

3.4g 0.21g

15%

Med

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 611kJ/146kcal

King prawn & runner bean stir-fry

Parsley, mint and basil give this ﬂuffy bean frittata a fresh-from-the-garden ﬂavour

This speedy, Asian-inspired dish of tender beans, sweet baby corn and plump prawns is spiced with chilli, ginger and garlic

SERVES 4 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.53

SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.42

1 Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4 and grease a pie dish or oven-safe frying pan with a little rapeseed oil. 2 Blanch a 180g pack runner beans, trimmed and halved, in boiling water for 1-2 mins until bright green. Drain the beans and tip them into the prepared dish. Scatter 200g Asda Honey Roast Pulled Ham across the top. 3 In a large jug, beat together 6 medium eggs and stir in 10g

1 Cook 300g basmati rice according to the pack instructions and drain well. 2 Meanwhile, heat 1tbsp rapeseed oil in a large nonstick frying pan or wok. Stir-fry a 180g pack runner beans, trimmed and sliced, and a 145g pack Grower’s Selection Baby Corn, sliced lengthways, with 2 cloves garlic, sliced, a 2cm piece ginger, finely chopped, and 1 red chilli, sliced, until the veg is tender. 3 Add a 160g pack Asda Raw & Peeled King

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mint, shredded, 10g basil, torn and 10g parsley, chopped. Season with ground black pepper. 4 Pour into the pie dish or pan and cook for 15-20 mins, until risen and golden brown, sprinkling over 15g pine nuts for the final 10 mins. 5 Serve with 180g Extra Special Petite Plum Tomatoes On The Vine, and a handful of rocket. 1 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 239g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

Energy 930kJ 222kcal

12.2g

3.1g

3.3g 1.77g

11%

17%

16%

Med

Low

30%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 389kJ/93kcal

Prawns and cook until the prawns have turned pink. Add a 170g pack Asda Soy & Garlic Stir-Fry Sauce and cook until heated through. 4 Sprinkle the stir-fry with 10g coriander, chopped, and extra red chilli. Divide the cooked basmati rice between 4 plates, top with the vegetables and prawns, then serve immediately. Energy

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Each 372g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

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1,697kJ 5.6g 405kcal Low

20%

0.7g

8.6g 0.89g

10%

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15%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 456kJ/109kcal

Photographs: Stuart Ovenden. Styling: Davina Perkins. Food styling: Cate Dixon

1 Heat a griddle pan until it is smoking and cook 180g pack runner beans for 1-2 mins on each side until tender and charred. Set the beans aside until they are cool enough to handle, then trim and slice into 3cm pieces. 2 For the dressing, whisk together 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil, juice and zest 1 lemon, 1tbsp chopped chives and 1tbsp chopped parsley. Season with freshly ground black pepper and set aside.

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Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Line 2 trays with baking paper. Unroll 375g Asda Ready Rolled Light Puff Pastry and brush all over with 1 medium egg, beaten with 1tbsp water. Slice into 2cm-wide strips; sprinkle over 40g Asda Grated Parmigiano Reggiano and 20g poppy seeds. Twist the strips and put on the trays. Bake for 15-20 mins until golden. Grate about 10g extra Parmesan over the twists while warm. Energy

Each 30g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

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Full of flavour, with minimal washing-up, these tasty one-tin dishes from food writer Rukmini Iyer make family dinners super-easy ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK | 25

Sticky soy salmon with asparagus & sugar snap peas ‘Succulent salmon and tender roasted veg with a zip of red chilli and a crunchy peanut ﬁnish’ SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.79

● 200g Tenderstem

‘MY MIDWEEK MEAL MIRACLES’

ood writer Rukmini Iyer loves to cook and eat fresh, tasty food. However, after a busy day’s work, even she can struggle with the idea of whipping up an elaborate dinner from scratch. ‘As a food stylist, I can spend all day in the kitchen,’ says Rukimini, whose role often sees her styling delicious dishes for Good Living photoshoots. ‘I love the buzz and creativity, but it means the last thing I feel like doing when I get home is standing over the hob. ‘A few years ago, I started to adapt dishes such as steak fajitas, cooking them in the oven instead. That way, I can have a bath or sort myself out for the following day while dinner cooks. Plus,

because each meal is cooked in just one roasting tin, I don’t have a sinkful of pans to contend with before bed.’ And so in 2017, inspired by this clever yet simple solution, Rukmini wrote The Roasting Tin, the first in a series of brilliant cookbooks packed with delicious recipes, each baked in one tin. ‘My ethos with my recipes is that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice taste for ease,’ adds Rukmini. ‘I wanted to introduce as much flavour as possible with minimum effort – you pretty much just throw in all the ingredients and leave them to do their thing. It couldn’t be easier.’ Try it for yourself with our selection of Rukmini’s recipes from her books…

‘My ethos is that you shouldn’t have to sacriﬁce taste for ease’

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broccoli ● 200g sugar snap peas ● 125g asparagus spears ● 200g frozen peas ● 2½tbsp sesame oil ● 4 salmon fillets ● ½tbsp soy sauce ● ½tbsp honey ● 6cm piece ginger, grated ● Juice 1 lime ● 3 spring onions, finely chopped ● Handful peanuts, roughly chopped ● 1 red chilli, finely sliced 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Put the broccoli into a large bowl, cover with boiling water, leave to stand for 1 min, then drain thoroughly.

3 Put the broccoli, sugar snaps, asparagus, frozen peas and 1tbsp of the sesame oil in a roasting tin and mix together. Arrange the salmon fillets on top. 4 To make the glaze, mix ½tbsp of the sesame oil with the soy sauce and honey, and spread over the salmon fillets. Roast for 20-25 mins until the fish is cooked through. 5 Meanwhile, to make the dressing, mix the ginger, lime juice and spring onions with 1tbsp of the sesame oil. Once the salmon is cooked, pour the dressing over the vegetables, scatter over the peanuts and red chilli and serve immediately. Energy

Each 366g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

2,312kJ 35.1g 553kcal High

28%

50%

6.6g

7.7g 0.44g

33%

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 632kJ/151kcal

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Honey-roasted carrots & parsnips with a& quinoa rockett ‘This vibrrant veggie dish teams sweet glazed root veg with peppery rocket for a tray full of ﬂavour’

SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 75p

● 350g small carrots, peeled ● 350g small parsnips,

peeled and halved lengthways ● 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled and bashed ● 2 large sprigs rosemary ● 2 bay leaves ● 1tbsp honey ● 2tbsp olive oil ● 240g quinoa, rinsed well ● 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil ● Juice ½ lemon ● 60g wild rocket, washed

1 Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. 2 Put the carrots, parsnips, garlic, rosemary, bay leaves, honey and oil into a roasting tin, season with black pepper and mix well. Roast for 1 hr. 3 After 40 mins, stir in the quinoa and 720ml boiling water, scraping the bottom of the tin well. Cover with foil, then return to the oven for the final 20 mins. 4 Remove the foil, fluff up the quinoa with a fork and leave to steam dry for 5 mins. Drizzle over the extra virgin olive oil, season with lemon juice as needed, then stir through the rocket. Serve hot or cold. Energy

2 of your 5-a-day

Each 452g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,645kJ 12.7g 393kcal Low

20%

18%

1.8g

18.1g 0.18g

20%

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 364kJ/87kcal

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Avocado & chicken salad with wiith pomegranates & brown rice e

‘Tender chicken with creamy avocado and d hott chilli is offset by a cooling pomegranate dressing’ SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.27

● 300g brown rice ● 2 avocados ● 2 large free-range

chicken breasts

● 1tsp hot chilli flakes ● 3tbsp olive oil ● 2 limes, juice only ● 6tbsp extra virgin

olive oil

● 30g mint leaves,

finely chopped ● 2 pomegranates, seeds only

● 200g spinach,

chopped

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Tip the rice into a large pan of boiling water and simmer for 30 mins until the rice is cooked through but still very slightly al dente. 3 Meanwhile, halve the avocados and remove the stones, then place

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face up in a roasting tin along with the chicken, making sure everything is in one layer. Scatter over the chilli flakes and some freshly ground black pepper and drizzle over the olive oil. 4 Mix everything together briefly until well coated in the oil. Roast in the oven for 25 mins, until the chicken breasts are cooked through. 5 For the dressing, whisk together the lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, mint and pomegranate seeds, then season with black pepper and set aside.

6 Once the rice has cooked, drain it well, then allow to steam dry for a few minutes. 7 Remove the chicken and avocados from the roasting tin and slice the chicken breasts. Tip the rice into the tin along with ½ of the dressing and the spinach, then mix well with the chilli oil left in the tin. 8 Arrange the chicken and avocado over the top, along with the remaining dressing, and serve. Energy

Each 480g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

3,193kJ 43.2g 7.2g 763kcal High High

38%

62%

36%

Salt

3.4g 0.19g Low

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 665kJ/159kcal

Interview: Harriette Casey. Photographs: David Loftus. Styling: Pene Parker. Food styling: Rukmini Iyer. Taken from The Quick Roasting Tin by Rukmini Iyer, Square Peg. Copyright © Rukmini Iyer 2019. Taken from The Roasting Tin by Rukmini Iyer, Square Peg

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Elsie says: ‘I started cooking when I was five or six. The first thing I learnt to make was a cheese chunky (an egg and cheese flatbread). I love coming up with my own recipes and I especially love pizza. I add loads of veggies to mine because it’s tasty and it makes my mum happy. If the world was made of pizza it would be fantastic!’

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Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/ minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Children should always be supervised in the kitchen, especially when using knives and other sharp tools or components. Remember to wash your hands before and after preparing food

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I add tomatoes, mozzarella, sweetcorn, peppers, broccoli and spinach to a homemade pizza base. It’s yummy!

INGREDIENTS

350G PLAIN FLOUR‚ PLUS EXTRA FOR DUSTING 7G EASY-BAKE YEAST 1TBSP VEGETABLE OIL 400G TIN EXTRA SPECIAL POMODORINI CHERRY TOMATOES 125G ASDA LIGHT MOZZARELLA‚ TORN 100G FROZEN SWEETCORN‚ THAWED 1 RED PEPPER AND 1 YELLOW PEPPER‚ DESEEDED AND SLICED A HANDFUL BABY SPINACH 160G PACK EXTRA SPECIAL TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI‚ TRIMMED

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Ask a grown-up to preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 8. Put the flour in a mixing bowl. Add the yeast, oil

ELSIE SAYS…

Today was brilliant. I really enjoyed it. The pizza was so fun to make and tasted delicious. I learnt how to knead dough properly, and then roll it out to make the pizza base. My favourite bit? Eating it, of course!

and 215ml warm (not hot) water, then mix together with your hands to form a dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth. Divide into 2 pieces. On a floured surface, roll 1 of the dough pieces into a circle about ½cm thick and 30cm across. Move to a baking tray. Spread over ½ the tomatoes, squashing them with a spoon, then sprinkle over ½ the cheese. Repeat step 3 with the remaining dough, tomatoes and cheese to make another pizza. Move to another baking tray. Lay out the sweetcorn, peppers, spinach and broccoli on plates – and then have fun decorating the pizzas. Ask a grown-up to bake the pizzas for 10-15 mins until the cheese has melted, then serve immediately.

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Each 424g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

2,040kJ 8.5g 488kcal Low

24%

12%

3.0g

8.1g 0.25g

15%

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 481kJ/115kcal

Watch…

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CALLING ALL STAR COOKS!

Could yourr litttle fo ood die be our next Asda Kids’ Kitchen star?

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Recipes for KI DS, by KIDS

oes your child love to cook? Then they could be creating their favourite dish especially for Good Living! We’re looking for kids aged 5-14 to show us their own unique take on a simple family classic and show off their kitchen skills – with our professional food team on hand to assist, of course. They’ll get to see their creation in Good Living magazine, on Asdagoodliving.co.uk and across our social media channels. So if your little kitchen star has what it takes, we want to hear from you. Get in touch today (right) – and we could make the magic happen!

HOW TO SIGN UP

To enter, send us a short video clip of your child telling us about their favourite family dish and why they love to cook it. Email it to editor@asdagoodliving.co.uk with Asda Kids’ Kitchen as the subject. Include their name and age, plus confirmation that you have read and understood the terms and conditions.

IF CHOSEN, THEY'LL GET…

A trip to London for a professional photo and video shoot, including transport (for the child and one guardian) to and from the shoot, a night in a London hotel, breakfast and lunch Their recipe and photos printed in Asda Good Living magazine Their cooking video shown on Asda’s social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook and YouTube A special Asda Kids’ Kitchen goody bag full of surprises!

Terms & Conditions: Only UK resident children aged 5-14 at time of entry with applications including a video detailing their name, age, favourite dish and why they love cooking it will be considered. Applications must be emailed to editor@asdagoodliving.co.uk with ‘Asda Kids’ Kitchen’ as the subject and must include ‘I have read and understood the Terms & Conditions’. Entry closes at 11.59pm on 31 May 2020. Successful applicants will receive: a day’s photo and video shoot in London with a professional photographer and videographer; their recipe and photoshoot pictures printed in an issue of Asda Good Living and on Asdagoodliving.co.uk; and their recipe filmed for Asda’s social channels including Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. A night in a twin room at a 3-star London hotel and all required transport will be provided. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to the photoshoot, which will run from approx 10am until 4pm. No purchase required. See ASDA.GL/terms for full Ts & Cs. Privacy: Entries must be made by the parent/guardian of the child. By entering you give permission for Asda to use the personal information (video etc) in the ways set out in the Ts & Cs. Only Asda and our partner Hearst will have access to entries, in order to run this experience. Unsuccessful entries will be deleted within one month of the closing date. To find out how Asda looks after personal information and your privacy rights, please visit our Privacy Centre at ASDA.com/privacy

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School days

Make feeding the family during the week simple with ready-to-pack lunchbox treats and quick teatime meals

djusting to your everyday routine after summer means you’re bound to be looking for new quick and easy ways to feed the family. Make putting together their lunchboxes a breeze with individually packed treats, from ready-prepped fruit to

cheese-dip dunkers. Then, keep your gang happy after a busy day with quick school-night meals that make the most of hero ingredients from the freezer, such as classic chicken dippers and veggie ‘fish’ fillets. You’ll be able to serve up a winner every time!

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Quorn Totally Vegan 2 Battered Fishless Fillets, was £3, now £1.50* (200g; 75p/100g) The family-favourite battered ‘fish’ supper gets a vegetarian twist with these delicious fishless fillets. Try served with Asda Steam Bag Carrots, Peas & Sweetcorn, boiled baby potatoes, a yogurt and dill topping and lemon to squeeze.

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Treat them to tasty bites of chicken breast wrapped in a crispy batter. Team with Asda Rainbow Fries and peas – and don’t forget Birds Eye Chicken the reduced-sugar ketchup Dippers, was £3.75, for delicious dipping. now £2.98* (697g; 43p/100g)

Whitby Seafoods Lemon & Pepper Breaded Fish Goujons, was £2, now £1.65* (275g; 60p/100g)

Crisp and fluffy potato waffles always go down a treat and are a fun alternative to chips. Serve with Extra Special Light & Lean Pork Sausages, sweetcorn cobettes and Asda Reduced Sugar and Salt Baked Beans for a tasty midweek meal. Birds Eye The Original Potato Waffles, was £1.49, now £1.25* (567g; 22p/100g) Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Photographs show serving suggestions. *Price until 18 September 2019

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Photograph: Andrew Burton. Styling: Davina Perkins. Food styling: Jenna Leiter

These delicious pieces of fish, coated in a subtle lemon and pepper crumb, make a so-simple filling for taco shells. Just add lettuce and cucumber and a dollop of Asda Cool Tomato Salsa – then let everyone tuck in!

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Bake-Off â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Briony creates a chocolate drip celebration cake with frosting and silky ganache. The bonus? The sponge is made in one bowl

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Made Briony’s cake? Share your creations with us on Instagram by tagging #Asda, or find our recipe pin on Pinterest and add your picture to the comments

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Briony says: ‘You can’t go wrong with a classic chocolate cake. This has been my go-to recipe for years and the best part is you can just tip all of the sponge ingredients into one bowl and mix without worrying about creaming the butter and the sugar separately. It’s super easy to whip up and looks really impressive when you present it for a special celebration. Three-layered cakes are on-trend at the moment and feel a bit grander than a traditional two-sponge cake – without requiring too much extra effort. Then just top with your favourite treats to finish your masterpiece!’

Photographs: Ant Duncan,. Styling: Luis Peral. Food styling: Lorna Brash

BRIONY’'S TOP TIPS

Chocolate drip celebration cake SERVES 40 READY IN 1 HR 30 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 46p ● 250ml vegetable oil ● 4 medium eggs, beaten ● 450ml whole milk ● 1tsp vanilla extract ● 750g golden caster

sugar

● 600g self-raising flour ● 150g cocoa powder ● 2tsp baking powder ● 3tsp instant coffee ● 2 x 100g bars Extra

Special Peruvian Dark Chocolate ● 400g Asda Vanilla Flavour Frosting ● 200ml double cream TO DECORATE ● 140g bag Asda Milk Chocolate Giant Buttons ● 132g pack frozen Extra Special 12 Macaron Selection, thawed ● 150g Ferrero Raffaello, unwrapped ● Homemade mini bunting attached to 2 golden paper straws (optional)

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Grease and line 3 x 20cm round cake tins. 2 In a very large bowl, combine the oil, eggs, milk and vanilla. Stir in the sugar then add the flour, cocoa and baking powder. Mix well. 3 Make up the coffee with 450ml boiling water. Add to the mixture and stir well. 4 Divide the mixture evenly between the tins. Bake for 40-45 mins until a skewer comes out clean. Cool in the tins for 20 mins, then completely on a wire rack. 5 Level each sponge with a serrated knife and put the first on a plate or board. 6 Finely chop 50g of the dark chocolate and stir into the frosting. Spread some over the top of the sponge. Stack with the next sponge and repeat to get a 3-layer

cake. Spread the top and sides with frosting; smooth with a palette knife. Pop in the fridge for 20 mins. 7 For the ganache, break up the remaining chocolate in a heatproof bowl. 8 Heat the cream in a pan until just steaming. Pour over the chocolate and leave for a few minutes. Mix well. Cool slightly for 10 mins. 9 Use a teaspoon to drip ganache down the sides of the cake, then spread over the top. Chill for 10 mins. 10 If using bunting, make 2 guide holes in the cake with a chopstick. Slide the straws in with the bunting hanging between them. Finish by decorating with the buttons, macarons and Raffaellos. Energy

Each 80g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,255kJ 14.0g 300kcal Med

15%

20%

5.7g 27.8g 0.22g

29%

High

31%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,569kJ/375kcal

4 STEPS TO GORGEOUS GANACHE

Briony shares her tips for achieving the perfect ganache topping every time. Watch her show you how it’s made and how to achieve the perfect drip on @Asda IGTV

COFFEE PERK ‘I always add a splash of coffee to my chocolate cake mixture. It really brings out the chocolate flavour and adds a delicious intensity.’ CHOC ON ‘It’s a good idea to start working at what will be the back of your cake until you get the hang of the drips – less is more with chocolate ganache.’

1 Pour heated cream over the broken chocolate and leave for a few minutes.

2 Stir until smooth and shiny, then cool until the ganache is holding its shape

3 Use a teaspoon to carefully drip ganache from the top of the cake.

4 Spread the rest of the ganache across the top, pushing it gently to the edges.

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‘Mrs Patmore would approve of this strawberry torte!’ Downton Abbey star Lesley Nicol, 66, on how becoming a vegan inspired her to cook

Interview: Harriette Casey. Photographs: Andrew Burton, Getty Images. Styling: Davina Perkins. Food styling: Jenna Leiter

eople are surprised when I say I’m not much of a cook. On the Downton set, a home economist brought in elaborate dishes and we tried to look like we knew what we were doing. There’d be a lot of garnishing, tasting and shouting as that seems to be what most chefs do on telly. I’ve got more into cooking since I became a vegan three years ago, after visiting a farm sanctuary in LA. I’d always seen myself as an animal lover, speaking up for welfare yet eating meat, but it was there I made a connection. Now, my mission is to find things that will make even those who’d never considered veganism say, ‘oh, that’s really nice’ – like this torte. I learnt it in a cookery class and made it for my husband Da’aboth and vegan and non-vegan friends afterwards, and they all loved it! I’m sure Mrs Patmore would approve, too. Stepping back into her shoes for the movie felt like coming home. Everything was the same: the costumes, the props, the pile of pans everyone keeps knocking over. I love the way her character has developed. She’s bossy but it comes from a good place. She can’t afford to have anyone being sloppy!

Downton Abbey is in cinemas from 13 September. Lesley tells us more about it at ASDA.GL/lesley

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1 Line a 20cm shallow cake tin or pie plate with baking g paper. 2 Put 200g g pecans and 100g datess into a food processor and blitz until finely chop pped. Press into the tin n in an even layer to form the crust. 3 Hull and chop 4 x 227g packs Grower’ss Selection British Strawberries. Wipe the food processor

Lesley and her husband Da’aboth

clean, then blitz 400g of the strawb berries witth 1tsp vanilla extract, the e zest and juicce 1 lemon n, 300 0g daiiry-ffree yogurt and 2tbsp agave syrup until smooth. 4 Pour onto the crust and freeze for at least 3 hrs or until solid. 5 Take the torte from the freezer 10 mins before serving and remove

from the tin. Pile 300g of the strawberries in the centre, to decorate. 6 Blitz the remaining strawberries, 20g dates and a splash of water until smooth. Pour the purée over the e torte, then slice to se erve. Energy 632kJ 151kcal

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Salt

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1.5g

10.3g 0.08g

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11%

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of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 632kJ/151kcal

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Naughty but nice Give these classic desserts an indulgent, grown-up twist with the fruity ďŹ&#x201A;avours of red wine and sparkling prosecco 46 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

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Raspberry & red wine brownies

Spoil yourself with this gooey raspberry brownie treat, perfect for autumn weekends

SERVES 12 READY IN 50 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 58p

Using punchy prosecco in the subtly spiced syrup adds a touch of luxury to this take on a traditional Eton Mess SERVES 20 READY IN 1 HR 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 70p ● 1 vanilla pod ● 440g golden caster

sugar

● 200g unsalted butter ● 125ml Extra Special

● 4 eggs, whites only ● 75cl bottle prosecco ● 1 star anise ● 1 stick cinnamon ● 3 cardamom pods,

● 250g light brown

● 8 plums, halved

● 150g plain flour ● 75g cocoa powder ● 2 eggs, beaten ● 150g raspberries ● 1tbsp vanilla extract ● 1tsp icing sugar, to dust

● 250ml reduced-fat

● 150g plain chocolate,

roughly chopped

Cabernet Sauvignon

soft sugar

Photographs: Terry Benson, Stuart Ovenden. Styling: Jenny Iggleden, Tonia Shuttleworth. Food styling: Matthew Ford, Rukmini Iyer

Prosecco-poached plum pavlova

1 Preheat the oven to 170C/150C Fan/Gas 3. Line a 30cm x 20cm rectangular baking tin with greaseproof paper. 2 Melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over a pan of boiling water (don’t let the bowl touch the water). 3 Remove from the heat and mix in the wine, then the sugar, flour, cocoa, eggs, raspberries and vanilla. Stir until combined, then pour into the tin. 4 Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 30-40 mins until a light crust has formed and the brownie is firm to the touch. 5 Remove from the tin and leave to cool completely. Dust with the icing sugar and cut into 12 squares to serve. Energy

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Salt

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28%

cracked

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crème fraîche

1 Preheat the oven to 140C/120C Fan/Gas 1 and line a baking tray with baking paper. 2 Split open the vanilla pod, scrape the seeds into 240g of the golden caster sugar, mix and set aside.

3 In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites into stiff peaks. Continue whisking and add the vanilla sugar 2tbsp at a time, waiting a few seconds between each addition. Continue until all the sugar has been used and you have a thick, glossy mixture. 4 Pile the meringue mixture onto the baking tray, smooth into a circle, and bake in the oven for 1 hr 30 mins. 5 Meanwhile, put the prosecco, the remaining 200g sugar and the spices into a pan. Stir over a medium heat until the sugar dissolves. 6 Reduce the heat until

there are hardly any bubbles and add the plums. Poach for 5 mins, turn off the heat and leave for 5 mins. Remove the plums with a slotted spoon. 7 Boil the syrup to reduce by two-thirds. Turn off the heat and leave to cool. Remove the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods. 8 Cool the meringue on a wire rack. To serve, whip the crème fraîche, pile it onto the meringue and top with the plums and cooled syrup. Energy

Each 106g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

643kJ 1.9g 154kcal Low

1.3g 26.5g 0.05g 7%

High

29%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 607kJ/145kcal

1,536kJ 19.8g 12.0g 28.8g 0.36g 367kcal High High High Med

60%

32%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,477kJ/353kcal

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Cook per fect rice

Food editor Gregor McMaster shares the secret to cooking beautifully fluffy rice for curries, chillis, stir-fries and more...

The skill

Szechuan chicken

‘Fluffy, no-stick rice is simple if you follow these easy steps. Just remember, the ratio is 1 part rice to 1⅓ parts water or stock.’

A sizzling favourite with tender meat and veg in a spicy sauce SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.55

● 2tsp rapeseed oil ● 2 large chicken breasts, diced ● 2 large spring onions, sliced ● Thumb-sized piece of ginger,

peeled and grated

● 3 cloves garlic, crushed ● 1 red and 1 orange pepper,

deseeded and sliced

● 160g Extra Special Tenderstem

Broccoli, roughly chopped

● 160g sugarsnap peas, halved ● 120g pack Asda Szechuan

1 To serve 4 people, rinse 300g basmati or long grain rice in a sieve under cold water.

2 Next, tip into a saucepan, add 400ml cold water, stir and then bring to a boil.

1 Heat 1tsp of the oil in a wok, add the chicken and cook on a high heat, stirring, for 4-6 mins to brown. Set aside. Heat the remaining oil. Add the spring onions, ginger, garlic, peppers, broccoli and peas; stir-fry for 4 mins. 2 Add the chicken, plus any juices and the Szechuan and soy sauces. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 mins. 3 Top with the coriander, peanuts and chilli. Serve with the cooked rice and the lime wedges, to squeeze over. 3 Cover, reduce the heat so the water just simmers, and cook for 15 mins. Do not remove the lid or stir. 50 | ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK

4 Turn off the heat, remove the lid, fluff with a fork and leave to steam-dry in the pan for 3 mins before serving.

Energy

2 of your 5-a-day

Each 412g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,758kJ 6.6g 420kcal Low

21%

1.2g

11.9g 1.24g

13%

Low

21%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 427kJ/102kcal

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Stir-Fry Sauce

● 2tbsp Asda Reduced Salt Soy Sauce ● Coriander, to serve ● 2tbsp unsalted peanuts, chopped ● 1 red chilli, sliced ● 1 batch cooked rice, to serve ● Lime wedges, to serve

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Gently spiced, with fragrant lemongrass and creamy coconutt milk SERVES 4 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.99 ● 1tbsp groundnut oil ● 2tbsp frozen Scratch

Cook Thai Herb Blend

● ½tsp ground turmeric ● 4 spring onions,

cut into 3cm pieces

● 2tsp Asda Easy

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Selection Lean Pork Mince (typically less than 5% fat) ● 180g Grower’s Selection Trimmed Fine Beans, cut into short lengths ● 300g pack Asda Straight to Wok Noodles

● 1 reduced-salt

vegetable stock cube, made up to 200ml ● 400ml light coconut milk ● 1 red chilli, thinly sliced ● Mint and coriander, to serve ● 1 lime, cut into wedges 1 Heat the oil in a pan over a medium setting. Fry the Thai herb blend, turmeric and spring onions for 2-3 mins, until beginning to colour. 2 Add the lemongrass, pork mince and beans. Increase

the heat and cook for 5-6 mins, until the pork is browned. Add the noodles. 3 Pour over the stock and bring to a simmer, stirring gently to loosen the noodles. Reduce the heat, add the coconut milk and cook until heated through. Do not allow to boil. 4 Sprinkle with the chilli, mint and coriander. Serve with the lime wedges. Energy

Each 317g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,592kJ 12.0g 380kcal Med

19%

17%

3.5g

2.9g 0.86g

18%

Low

14%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 502kJ/120kcal

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HIGH IN FIBRE Taco-stuffed sweet potatoes s

Spicy beans, riice and citrussy avocado give baked potatoes a Mexican makeover SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.53 ● 4 medium sweet

potatoes

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1 red onion, sliced ● 200g frozen mixed

sliced peppers

● 100g frozen sweetcorn ● 400g tin black beans,

drained and rinsed

● 35g sachet Asda Taco

Seasoning

● 220g sachet Asda

Wholegrain & Quinoa Micro Rice ● Juice ½ lime ● 1 avocado, diced ● 1tbsp chopped coriander ● 1 red chilli, sliced (optional) ● 215g tub Asda Cool Tomato Salsa 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 40-50 mins until soft. Set aside to cool for 10 mins. 3 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan and fry the onion for 8-10 mins until soft and browned. 54 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

Add the peppers and sweetcorn and cook for 5-7 mins until heated through. 4 Add the black beans and the taco seasoning and cook for 2 mins. Heat the micro rice according

to the pack instructions. 5 Toss together the lime juice, avocado and chopped coriander. 6 Slice down into the potatoes and fill with the rice. Spoon over the taco

mixture and top with the avocado and red chilli, if using. Serve with the salsa. Energy

4 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 530g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

2,040kJ 12.2g 488kcal Low

24%

17%

2.1g

19.1g 1.48g

11%

21%

Low

25%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 385kJ/92kcal

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Hearty and warming, with chunky veg and Mid ddle Eastern spices SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 38p ● 300g frozen Scratch

Cook Vegetable Base Mix ● 200g red lentils, rinsed ● 1tbsp Moroccan seasoning, plus extra to serve ● 1 reduced-salt vegetable stock cube, made up to 1L ● 4tbsp Greek-style natural yogurt STORE CUPBOARD ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil

1 Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the frozen vegetable base mix for 5-6 mins until so oft. 2 Stir in the le entils and the e seasoning then cook for 2 mins, sttirring. Pour over the stocck, then simmer for 20-25 mins, or until the lentils are breaking down. 3 Take the pan off the heatt and blittz the soup with

a handheld blender until still slightly chunky. Divide between 4 bowls, top each one with a dollop of the yogurt and sprinkle with extra Moroccan seasoning. Serve immediately. Energy

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Each 358g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,153kJ 7.5g 276kcal Low

14%

11%

1.8g

6.8g 0.79g

Low

13%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 322kJ/77kcal

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UNDER 250 CALS Mint chocolate mousse e

Creamy avocado blended with fatt-ffree yogurt creates a lighter version of this classic dessert SERVES 4 READY IN 10 MINS, PLUS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING 71p ● 2 ripe medium

● ½tsp peppermint extract ● 50g dark chocolate,

chopped ● 50g raspberries ● Mint sprigs, to garnish

fridge for at least 20 mins. 3 To serve, top each mousse with the reserved chopped chocolate, then garnish with the raspberries and mint. Serve immediately with any leftover raspberries. Energy

Each 148g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

1,034kJ 16.7g 247kcal Med

12%

24%

4.9g 13.6g 0.06g 25%

Med

15%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 699kJ/167kcal

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avocados, destoned ● 200g fat-free Greek-style yogurt ● 1tbsp agave syrup

1 Scoop the avocado flesh into a food processor or blender with the fat-free yogurt, agave syrup and peppermint extract. Blend until smooth, add most of the dark chocolate pieces, then pulse until combined. 2 Divide the mixture between 4 small glasses or bowls, then chill in the

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MONDAY

Tagine-style orange chicken

This easy Middle Eastern-style stew is ﬂavoured with aromatic cinnamon and zesty orange SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.92

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 500g chicken breast

fillets, cut into chunks

● 300g Frozen for

Freshness Vegetable Base Mix ● 3 cloves garlic, sliced ● 15g Scratch Cook frozen Chopped Ginger ● 1tbsp tomato purée ● 1 orange, zest cut into thin strips, flesh sliced ● 1 red pepper, chopped ● 2 salad tomatoes, cut into wedges ● 95g tub Asda Green Olives, halved ● 12g cinnamon sticks ● 1 reduced-salt veg stock cube, made up to 400ml ● 300g Asda Broccoli Rice ● Coriander, to serve 1 Heat the oil in a large casserole dish or pan. Fry the chicken for 2-3 mins until browned; remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.

2 Add the vegetable base mix, garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 5-6 mins until softened. Add the tomato purée, orange zest and red pepper, stirring well. 3 Return the chicken to the pan with the tomatoes, olives and cinnamon sticks. Pour over the stock and bring to a simmer. Season with black pepper, cover and cook on low for 18-20 mins, or until the chicken is cooked through. 4 Cook the broccoli rice according to the pack instructions and divide between 4 plates. Remove the cinnamon sticks, then spoon the chicken on top of the rice. Top with the orange slices and coriander, to serve. Energy

3 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 478g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,280kJ 12.4g 306kcal Low

15%

18%

1.4g

8.6g 1.10g

10%

Low

18%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g:268kJ/64kcal

TUESDAY

Cod C od noodle broth wit with th pak k ch choi hoii & b baby ab by corn n

Noodles, warming ginger and mild pak choi give this light-tasting broth an Asian twist SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.79

● 1 reduced-salt vegetable

sstock tock cube cube ● 40g Scratch Cook frozen Chopped Ginger ● 145g baby corn, cut lengthways ● 260g Asda Line Caught 2 Cod Fillets, cut into 3cm pieces ● 200g pak choi, quartered lengthways ● 4 spring onions, shredded ● 225g Asda Rice Noodles ● 10g coriander, to serve ● 1 lime, cut into wedges, to serve 1 Bring 600ml water to the boil in a large pan. Crumble

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in the stock cube and add the frozen the frozen g ginger. inger. A Add dd tthe he baby corn and the cod, then bring back to a simmer. 2 Cook for 6-8 mins, uncovered, then gently stir in the pak choi and spring onions. Cook for 2 mins. 3 Add the noodles to the pan and cook until heated through. Divide the noodle soup between 4 bowls and top with the coriander and lime wedges, then season with freshly ground black pepper before serving. Energy

1 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 382g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,279kJ 1.1g 306kcal Low

15%

0.4g

2.7g 0.57g

Low

10%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 335kJ/80kcal

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Sausage, mixed bea an & kale casserole

This one-pot wonder combin nes hearty sausages with crunchy veg and a tang gy tomato sauce SERVES 4 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.05

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 400g pack Extra

Special 6 Light & Lean Pork Sausages ● 200g Frozen for Freshness Vegetable Base Mix ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 3tbsp tomato purée ● ½tsp dried mixed herbs

● 2 x 400g tins Asda Mixed

Beans in Tomato Sauce

● 10 00g kale, washed

1 Heat a little oil in a deepsided frying pan. Cook the sausages for 6-8 mins on high, to brown. Set aside. 2 In the same pan, heat the remaining oil and fry

the veg mix and garlic for 5-6 mins, stirring, until starting to colour. 3 Return the e sausages to the pan; stir in the tomato purée and herbs. Season with black pepper. Add the beans and 200ml water. 4 Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 mins, uncovered, until reduced d. Stir through the kale and cook until wilted before serving. Energy

1 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 293g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

High

1,140kJ 8.8g 272kcal Low

14%

13%

1.5g

3.8g 1.82g

Low

30%

of yoour reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 389kJ/93kcal

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THURSDAY

Chicken tikka burritos

Tex-Mex meets Indian takeaway in these mildly spiced wraps, served with a juicy tomato salad

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Natural Yogurt

● 20g Scratch Cook

frozen Chopped Ginger

● 500g chicken breast

fillets, sliced

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● 4 Asda White & Wheat

Wraps (leftover wraps can be frozen) ● ½ lettuce

1 Sttir the tomato purée, garrlic, curry powder and 100 0g of the yogurt into a smooth paste. Mix in the ginger and the chicken to coa at. Cover and marinate in the e fridge for at least 2 hrs. 2 When ready to cook, pre eheat the grill to high. Line a baking tray with foil. 3 For the salad, mix the tom matoes with h ½ the corriander and the spring onions. Set aside. 4 Stir the remaining corriander into the rest of the yogurt. 5 Lay the chicken on the e tray and grill for 3-4 4 mins each side, unttil cooked through and d starting to char. 6 Heat the rice according to the pack instructions. 7 Top each wrap with a fe ew lettuce leaves, ¼ of the rice and ¼ of the chiccken; drizzle with a littlle yogurt. Fold in the end ds and roll up. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 4 burrritos; cut each in half. 8 Serve the burritos with the e tomato salad and any rem maining yogurt, to dip. Energy

1 ofyour 5-a-day

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Each 422g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,960kJ 6.3g 468kcal Low

23%

2.1g

8.9g 1.22g

11%

10%

Low

20%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 464kJ/111kcal

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1 Prreheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan//Gas 6. 2 Hea at the oil in a pan. Cook the garlic and veg getable base mix on a medium heat for about 5-6 mins until softened. Add the peppers, herbs, tomato purée and chopp ped tomatoes. 3 Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-18 mins orr until reduced, adding the kale for th he last 5 mins. 4 Spoon a littlle of the white sauce in the base of a 16 6cm x 18cm baking dish. Layer the fresh lasagne sheets with the vegetab ble mixture and the white sauce, end ding with white sauce on the top. Tearr over the mozzarella. 5 Bake for 25-3 30 mins, until browned and bubbling g. Cook the baguette according to the pack instructions. 6 Let the lasagne cool for 10 mins. Season with black pepper and serve with the garlic bread and lettuce. Energy

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Each 467g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,973kJ 20.5g 5.6g 472kcal Med Low

24%

29%

28%

Salt

12.6g 1.35g Low

14%

Low

23%

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

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● 180g baby potatoes ● 1 clove garlic, sliced ● 1tsp olive oil ● Pinch dried chilli flakes ● 200g passata ● Handful spinach

1 Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling water for 10 mins or until tender. Drain. 2 Pan-fry the garlic in the oil over a medium heat for a few minutes until it starts to brown, then add the chilli flakes, passata and cooked potatoes. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper and simmer for 10 mins. 3 Add the spinach and simmer for 1 min until wilted, then squash each potato slightly with the back of a fork. Remove from the heat and serve. 1 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 416g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Energy 992kJ 237kcal

6.7g

0.8g

9.6g 0.92g

12%

10%

11%

Low

15%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 238kJ/57kcal

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‘I want to support my child at uni. Ideas?’ for this stage as it introduces the idea of a toilet but it’s just their size, so they’re less worried about falling in. Plus, there’s a fun flush-sound handle that helps them get used to the idea of flushing, which they can find scary. October. Search Stoptober and sign up for a variety of free support packs – and tell friends and family your intention, too, so they can support you. Get advice Once you’ve set your date, you’ll need to figure out your game plan. Pop in store to talk to an Asda Pharmacist for free advice on quitting and information about stop smoking aids,

Star pupil Give your child lots of praise at each stage. Reward charts work well, or why not take them to pick out their own pair of ‘grown-up’ pants to encourage them to stay dry? such as nicotine gum or lozenges. They can help you take your first step towards a new, smoke-free life! Nicotinell Mint 2mg Medicated Chewing Gum†, was £18, now £17 (204-pack; 8p each); Asda Nicotine Replace 2mg Lozenges†, was £13, now £12.35‡ (144-pack; 10p each)

Check the tech Having a phone with the right amount of minutes, texts and data is key for a student, so help them pick a bundle that’s just right. Asda Mobile’s 30-day bundles include one for £10 that has 600 minutes, unlimited texts and 4GB of data. Plenty to make sure they keep in touch! Pick up a SIM in store for 50p or visit ASDAmobile.com and order online for free‡ ‡. Bank of Mum and Dad Give them a hand with their weekly shop with the free Asda Student Shopper Card, available in store. It’s actually two cards – you keep the ‘parent’ card, and when you top it up in store, it automatically loads onto your child’s card so they can buy groceries, homewares or clothing in store or at George.com.

*Online only. **Stoptober is a Public Health England campaign. †Available without prescription. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Always read the label. Products contain nicotine. Stop-smoking aid; requires willpower. ‡Price from 5 September 2019. ‡ ‡ For full terms and conditions for Asda Mobile 30-day bundles, go to mobile.asda.com/support/terms-conditions

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In two cool colours, George’s new statement s t a t e m e n t bag b a g iiss twice t w i c e as a s nice nice

Words: Rebecca Shepherd. Photograph: Louisa Parry

his season’s ‘it’ bag has arriv ved! The vintage-style beauty co omes in two classic colours, and is ju ust the right size for all your essentials. Fresh off the AW19 catwalks, and coming with two straps – wide hand-held and chain-detail cross-body – this oh-so-shiny statement piece makes any day or night outtfit complete. Justt be sure to wear golld-ttone jew wellery to match the buckle.

Circular bag in black and pink*, £14 each

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UTILITY TAILORING ‘Boxy pockets, pressed collars and wide belts are signature traits of the effortlessly cool utility trend. Aim for neutral tones and accessorise with hiking-chic bags for minimalist safari vibes.’ Shirt, 8-22, £14; skirt, 8-24, £14; bag, £10

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‘Khaki is touted to be this season’s ‘it’ colour. In addition to its versatility – match with plain tops and animal-print accessories alike – it’s also the monochrome lover’s gateway to colour.’ Right: coat, S-XXL, £40; jacket, 8-24, £18; jeans, 8-20, £14; bag, £10; trainers, 3-9, £12.50

EARTHY COLOURS ‘Add warmth to your wardrobe with spicy paprika, cinnamon and turmeric hues. Pair with rich, tactile textures such as chunky knits and suede-effect finishes for the perfect statement pieces.’ Jumper, XS-XL, £14; boots, 3-9, £22.50

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COMBAT BOOTS ‘Chunky military-inspired boots are making a welcome comeback this season. Opt for shiny patent finishes, rich dark colours and chunky buckles for extra fashion edge. Then team with feminine dresses and skirts to toughen up your look.’ Boots*, 3-9, £25 Selected stores only, subject to availability. Online delivery charges may apply. *Online only

‘Could you? Should you? If you dare to wear all the denim, keep your layers on trend by matching the colour washes for a coordinated look. Alternatively, use a denim jacket as a makeshift belt.’ Jacket, 8-24, £18; jeans, 8-20, £14 GEORGE.COM | 73

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Dan Choppen , fashion assistant a t E s q u i r e, s e l e c t s h i s G e o r g e AW 1 9 m e n s w e a r p i c k s

AUTUMNAL SHADES ‘Shades of deep purple and dusty yellows were classic autumnal hues featured in the AW19 fashion show colour palettes. Both work brilliantly worn with indigo jeans and minimalist trainers for a simple, clean look.’ Shirt, S-XXXL, £12.50; jumper, S-XXL, £16; jeans, 30 R/32-38 S-L/40-42 R, £14

STATEMENT SCARVES ‘The accessory of the season is the big scarf – and anything goes! Think long, heavy knits or lighter lambswool with checks. Go for autumnal shades and you’re all set to wrap and roll…’ Scarf, £6; jumper, S-XXL, £16 74 | GEORGE.COM

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HIGH NECKS

‘A timeless classic, high necks come with a shiny update this season…zips! This style will look great popping out from under a tailored jacket, Oxford-style shirt or oversized coat for a modern twist on smart dressing.’ High neck, S-XXL, £16

TECHNICAL JACKETS ‘The padded coat has had a rebrand! Styled in a more sophisticated way, it’s the must-have jacket this season. To wear it well, my tip is to keep it cosy with a chunky high neck or casual over a T-shirt.’ Jacket, S-XXXXL, £18; high neck, S-XXXL, £22; trousers, 30 R/32-38 S-L/40-42 R, £18

DOUBLE DENIM BIG BOOTS

‘Heavy-duty boots are my easy win for any autumn wardrobe. Team with jeans and a checked shirt for a rustic feel, or take influence from the catwalks and wear with cropped trousers and a blazer.’ Boots, 7-12, £30

‘My personal favourite – yes, double denim is now totally OK! Just make sure you keep it simple with blue denim, a white T-shirt and white sneakers, and choose straight-leg fitted jeans. Then team it up with that new chunky scarf. Perfect.’ Shirt, S-XXXL, £12.50

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3 ways to weaR Eve r y g re at a u t u m n o u t f i t n e e d s a n eve n g re ate r co at – t r y t h is n e u t r a l s t yl e f ro m G e o rg e a n d ro c k a r a n g e of l o o k s

Seasonal tones

Hot to trot

Military precision

Make a trusty coat the backbone of your wardrobe. After all, it’s the first thing anyone will see! Layer this camel version with the skirt of the moment – a slip – then match with a similar-coloured cardi. Block-heeled boots add height, while hairclips will give it an Insta-worthy finish.

Are trainers your go-to? This coat works just as well dressed down as it does for a night out-out. Make it the talking point of your look and wear over a black roll neck, skinny jeans and some cool kicks. Throw an animal-print bag into the mix and wear this look on repeat!

What do you get when fashion meets function? Utility. Tick off the khaki trend with a belted – and pocketed – miniskirt, loose shirt and fedora hat. Finish off with combat boots and drape the coat over your shoulders for a look that means business!

Hairclips*, £5 (4-pack)

Hat, £10 Roll neck, 8-24, £6

Card di, XS-XL,, £14

Shirt, 8-22,, £14

Coat, 6-24, £22 Bag, £14 (3-pack)

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Skirtt, 8-24, £12 2.50

Skirt, 8-24, £14

Circular bag**, £14

Bag, £16

Boots**, 3-9, £22.50

Jeans, 8-20, £16

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Want to embrace the conscious beauty movement but not sure where to star t? Our guide will help…

ne of the best things about ‘conscious beauty’ – a term used to describe a shift in the way people choose their beauty products, according to their personal values – is that there are many ways to tap into it. This makes it an

accessible, affordable way to switch up your daily routine. Generally, conscious beauty refers to products that contain fewer chemicals and pesticides, those that are organic, those that are cruelty-free (not tested on animals) and those that

are eco-friendly when it comes to ingredients and packaging. We asked three early adopters of the trend why they made the change and asked for their expert opinions on the brands blazing a trail. Turn the page to find out more… ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK | 79

Delphine Chui, 30, co-founder of beauty blog @ftoxins, switched to organic after linking skin breakouts and headaches to her make-up.

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Delphine says: ‘As a teen and young adult, I was obsessed with beauty. Blue mascara, glitter eyeshadow, vibrant lipsticks – you name it, I wore it. I used to get spots and suffer from headaches that would magically disappear after I took my make-up off. This made me wonder whether the ingredients in my make-up were the problem – and sure enough, I noticed positive results pretty quickly when I switched to organic brands. ‘I started to look into all the ingredients in my usual kit and realised that many conventional products contained chemicals known to have harmful effects. It really opened my eyes – and inspired my sister

and I to start our organic beauty and lifestyle blog, @ftoxins. ‘Now I’m further along in my conscious beauty “journey”, it’s become about more than just the health benefits. It’s also about the social and ethical impact the beauty industry has on the planet – for example, whether the people producing the raw ingredients for the products have been treated and paid fairly, too.’

‘Organic beauty is important to me’

Garnier Organic Lavandin Anti-Age Day Care*, £6.70** (50ml; £13.40/100ml) ‘I was pleasantly surprised to see a major brand like Garnier develop an organic range that’s certified by the Soil Association. This cream is quite thick but isn’t greasy, which means I’m able to apply my make-up quite soon after using it. I also find it really helps to rehydrate my skin after a holiday in the sun has left it a little worse for wear.’

Fragranced with essential oils Garnier Organic Lavandin Smooth & Glow Facial Oil*, £8† (30ml; £26.67/100ml) ‘This lavenderfragranced light faccial oil absorbs into my y skin quickly, and leaves it feeling super-hydra ated and smooth withou ut being too greasy or heavy.’

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Childs Farm Hair & Body Wash in Sweet Orange, was £7.50, now £6†† (500ml; £1.20/100ml) ‘Kids’ body wash is great if you have sensitive skin. This formula is cleansing, non-drying and smells incredible. A great option if you’re trying to cut down on the number of products you use.’

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‘It’s important to do your research. There are lots of brands guilty of jumping on the organic beauty bandwagon, so be wary of terms like “natural” without any certifications. I also swear by the Skin Deep cosmetics database (ewg.org/skindeep), which allows you to search ingredients to see if they are harmful or not.’

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Lynsey Hope, 38, lives in West Malling, Kent, and is mum to Jacob, five and Olive, two. She reconsidered her beauty regime after starting a family, and worrying about harmful chemicals in baby products.

Simple Biodegradable Cleansing Wipes, was £2.75, now £1.50†† (20-pack; 8p each) ‘These biodegradable face wipes are my favourite product – they work well, even on waterproof mascara.’

Paraben free

‘I look for more natural ingredients’

Asda Little Angels Moisturiser in Coconut, £2 (250ml; 80p/100ml) ‘This smells really nice and it makes my daughter Olive’s skin feel lovely and smooth.’

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‘Don’t assume all conscious beauty products have to be bought online or will be really expensive. It’s amazing to think you can walk into a supermarket and pick up eco beauty choices – at great prices, too!’

Lynsey says: ‘Before having kids, I didn’t really care which beauty products I used. I’d go for things with attractive packaging or whatever was easy to use, and never considered the impact they might have on the environment. After having Jacob, I thought more about the products I was buying. When I looked at creams for his dry skin, I was stunned by all the ingredients – chemicals I didn’t want to put near him! ‘I started to look at what I was buying for myself, too, swapping my face wash for one without microbeads, the tiny pieces of plastic used to make products more abrasive. Instead, I looked for products that used more natural ingredients. I’ve noticed a real change in my skin – it used to be prone to redness and spots, but it’s now clear and glowing, which I’m sure is down to using fewer chemicals on it.’

Little Soap Company Naturals Refreshing Peppermint & Eucalyptus Soap, was £2.50, now £2†† (100g) ‘This soap is lovely to use. I like that it has paper packaging, and it’s made by a British company, too.’

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Nicole Whittle, 25, became vegan at 13 and wanted her beauty regime to reflect that. too. She launched her blog @veganbeautygirl in 2015.

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Nicole says: ‘I never really understood beauty products when I was growing up – I didn’t know how to find the right ones for your skin or how to apply them properly. My mum didn’t wear make-up and I had no YouTube gurus to turn to. ‘Before choosing vegan beauty, I mostly borrowed whatever I could out of my older sister’s make-up bag! I spent my teenage years experimenting with skincare and make-up – mostly wasting my pocket money on products that didn’t suit me. It wasn’t

until I was in my late teens that I finally started finding the joy in beauty products. ‘Once I decided to commit fully to vegan beauty, I researched everything in my make-up bag to find out what I’d need to replace, then used up what I had left – that was important, as chucking things away is a huge waste! I also got a vegan beauty box so I could try out new beauty products. And it all started from there!’

‘I want to use vegan beauty products’

nspa Anti-Pollution Daily Defence Day Cream, £6 (50ml; £12/100ml) ‘I’ve got quite sensitive skin so I love this delicate, vegan-friendly cream. It’s a dream to apply and leaves my complexion feeling soft. I like that it’s got SPF30 protection and helps to shield my skin against pollution.’

Original Source Shower Gel inTropical Coconut & Shea Butter, was £1.90, now £1.50* (500ml; 30p/100ml) ‘Original Source has a special place in my heart as it is the first beauty brand I ever saw with the vegan logo on it. The coconut scent of the gel transports me to a tropical beach and the shea butter leaves my skin feeling hydrated.’

NICOLE’S TOP TIP George 12 Shade Eye Pigment Palette in Sunset, £8** ‘Vegan eyeshadow palettes can be hard to find as a lot of red pigments come from carmine (crushed insects). So I really love this palette. The pigmentation is amazing – the colours are so vibrant!’ 82 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

‘A lot of companies that are proudly vegan are also working hard to make positive changes across other areas of the beauty industry, such as reducing waste, using more sustainable ingredients, paying fair wages and using natural ingredients. Supporting these brands means that you’re funding a better world.’

Photographs: Lucky If Sharp, Getty Images

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NEW

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THE MUM SQUAD

Four mums discuss the highs, lows and laugh-out-loud mo oments of parenthood – and what they wish they y’d known before baby arrived

LEANNE GAVIN, 30, from Liverpool, runs a party planning company with husband Scott. They have six children, including baby Megan, nine months.

CHARLOTTE BEASLEY, 27, from London, is mum to Lola, two, and is currently setting up her own business.

NEHA RAJANI, 33, from Hertfordshire, runs personalised babywear brand Sonality with husband Dipe. They have two children, including Eva, seven weeks.

HATTY ASHDOWN, 40, from Kent, hosts Screaming with Laughter baby club and Funny Mummies podcast. She lives with husband Alex and two sons, including Buster, one.

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Forget life as you know it – because having a baby will change all that! But whether it’s your first child or your third, the tips and support you get from other mothers can make all the difference when navigating the highs and lows of parenthood. Here, four mums share advice, the realities of raising little humans, and what becoming a parent has taught them about themselves… What has surprised you the most when it comes to motherhood? Hatty: That little old ladies think it’s fine to give me their opinion on Buster’s name. They say, ‘Oh, no – poor little thing!’ and I’m like, ‘you do realise you’re saying this to my face, don’t you?’. Charlotte: When I was pregnant, I was amazed at the number of horrific birth stories people try to tell you. Terrifying! Why anybody thinks you’ll appreciate their horror stories is beyond me. What’s your favourite part of the day with your baby? Hatty: Taking Buster out on the bus is pretty funny because he likes to have lots of attention – he’s not happy unless every single person is laughing with him. Neha: When Eva wakes up in the morning, she does a big stretch and gazes up at us. That quiet time before the craziness of the day kicks in is lovely. Charlotte: Lola’s really sweet at bedtime. We’ll sit and read story books together. Leanne: Megan is just so happy all the time. She brings us so much joy! What do you wish you’d known about parenting before you became a mum? Leanne: Stop at one! [Leanne has six children.] Hatty: That time can play tricks on you. I remember at a parenting class, someone said the days are long but 86 | GOOD LIVING

‘Once you’ve nailed it, breastfeeding is relentless – you’re basically an all-night boob bar!’

a year goes so fast. Some days last forever and I’m looking at the clock thinking, ‘Is it time for bed yet?’. Neha: When babies are developing and learning something new, everything else goes out the window. It explains so much! They stop feeding and sleeping because

their little brains are buzzing with all this new information. Charlotte: I would have liked a bit more information on how difficult breastfeeding can be. Often, new mums are sold this idea that the baby will just latch on and away you go, but it’s not that simple for a lot of women. Also, once you’ve nailed it, how relentless it is – you’re basically an all-night boob bar! Did you experience any pregnancy or birth complications? Leanne: We found out at 12 weeks that Megan had Down’s syndrome,

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a woman in labour eat so much! Hatty: Buster was a really big baby so I had to be induced, where labour is artificially kickstarted by an injection. That’s when I found out epidurals – pain relief via an injection in the back – don’t work on me! Did you experience any mental health issues during or after birth? Charlotte: Anxiety – it was quite bad. I suffered from it a bit before, but having kids changes the way you see

‘I was changing his nappy on a train with no loo roll – so had to use a sock…’

so the main worry was that we might lose her during the pregnancy, as there was a greater chance of miscarrying. We had scans every four weeks, which was scary. Neha: I had an elective Caesarean section with Eva, after quite a difficult birth with my first child, Mia, now two. But Eva had problems with rapid breathing the day after she was born. It may have been due to fluid on her lungs, which is more common in C-section births. She was in intensive care for one night, which was really hard. Charlotte: My birth actually went very well – I was lucky. It was on my birthday that my waters broke and I went into hospital for an internal examination. After that, things kicked off very quickly and, two and a half hours later, Lola was born. The midwives said they’d never seen

things, probably forever. I had a whole list of worries I’d never had before. Leanne: I’ve experienced postnatal depression before, so I knew the signs. But, obviously, with Megan and her complications, it’s a whole lot deeper. Hatty: I went into a bit of a depression when I was pregnant with Buster, like a pre-anxiety of just thinking, ‘How am I going to handle this? How am I going to deal with two children?’. Neha: That’s the first time I’ve heard someone talk about prenatal depression. It should probably be discussed more. Do you ever miss your pre-mum life? Leanne: I have moments where I’m like, ‘I wish I’d never had kids so I could just jump on a plane and go anywhere.’ But I’d never change it, ever. Charlotte: I miss being able to get in the car without full-blown meltdowns, back-bending, screaming, kicking – just being able to get in and go. Neha: I miss just going out for dinner. When you’re a kid, you have to ask your mum if you can go out. As a mum, you still have to ask her if you can go out, because you need her to babysit! Hatty: I miss being able to have a proper conversation and finish a sentence without being interrupted. Also, going to the toilet alone!

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NEARLY a quarter of parents IN THE UK would rather lose their mobile phone than have A child lose THEIR favourite toy – and more than half tell fibs about where their child’s lost toy has gone!* 65% of parents say their CHILDREN’S naughty antics make them laugh** TWO-THIRDS of UK parents say they have ‘blagged it’ when helping their CHILDREN with homework†

Any funny parenting fails you’d care to share?! Hatty: Well, there was that time I was trying to change Buster’s nappy on a train and there was no loo roll so I had to use one of his socks… Neha: I’ve had to cut my babies out of bodysuits because they’ve pooed everywhere, all up the back! I’ve just thrown the bodysuits straight in the bin. Charlotte: The best piece of parenting advice ever? Many bodysuits are made with little folds in the shoulders, so if there’s a poo explosion, you can slide the suit off downwards, instead of up and over the baby’s head. Leanne: I saw a Facebook post about that the other day! I was like, ‘For goodness sake, I’ve had six kids now – how do I not know this?’! What is the most important thing parenting has taught you? Hatty: Patience – though it’s a work in progress! And how to multi-task. I’m like the best PA in the world now. GOOD LIVING | 87

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We asked child development expert and psychologist Laverne Antrobus for her advice…

Neha: Just realising I’m actually a really strong person. Mums don’t give themselves enough credit. You know what? I’m doing a great job. Charlotte: Resilience. You realise how much you can juggle and get done when little people are relying on you, so you feel like you can do anything. Leanne: I’ve learned just to take each day as it comes. How do I cope? I don’t know. You just do! 88 | GOOD LIVING

● Go your own way It’s not always helpful to hear that another baby is sleeping through the night when yours isn’t, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of ‘compare and despair’. But try to focus on what works for you and makes your baby happy. Things will happen at a rate that’s right for both of you. ● Anticipate sibling struggles Adjusting to a brand new baby can be really difficult for older kids. All of a sudden, they have to give up not just their toys and space but also

your undivided attention. Tackle this by involving them as much as you can. For example, make them your key helper, even if they just pass you wet wipes as you change a nappy. ● Make time for yourself A healthy parent is one who is able to prioritise themselves, so try to plan one small thing for yourself each day. Take a relaxing shower or bath, sit down with your baby to watch your favourite TV show, or treat yourself to a pack of your favourite biscuits to go with your morning cuppa. ● Find your tribe Getting together with other parents is really important. Often they dish out the most realistic advice, and meeting up with them will get you out of the house for a bit, too.

Words: Harriette Casey. Photographs: Liz Gregg. Hair and make-up: Ariane Young @ joygoodman.com

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10 MUST HAVES

As we move into autumn, it’s time to embrace the colours and textures of the new season. Our interiors expert explains how…

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Katy Traill is senior design manager for George Home ‘There’s something really special about creating our new autumn and winter collections. People are ready to give up the great outdoors and make their homes cosy, ready for the darker, colder months. ‘Scandi is still a big influence this season but now it’s more textured and tactile. This reflects a shift – we want to create a softer environment than the more minimalist look that is traditionally associated with the Scandi trend. ‘My hero pieces this season are the throws and cushions from the tufted and frayed range – they’re so cosy and calming. You can mix and match trends, too, to create fun and interest in your home.’

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‘This year we’ve seen a rise in natural colour palettes, including greys, shades of green, spice tones and muted pinks – the perfect background for mark-making, a trend characterised by creating lines and textures that are inspired by tribal patterns. Increasingly, people want their homes to reflect their travel adventures. This collection does that beautifully.’

1 PLAY IT STRAIGHT ‘Line patterns give this directional vase a modern tribal feel.’ Black and White Porcelain Vase, £12

BACK TO nature ‘Innovative quilting techniques are used to create the leaf-inspired designs on this beautiful throw.’ Pinsonic Throw*, £15

‘Increasingly, people want their homes to reflect their travel adventures. This collection does that beautifully’

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INSPIRED DREAMS ‘Cocoon yourself in peaceful prints for calm and cosy sleep.’ Textured Weave Double Duvet Set, £12

PERFECT PATTERNS ‘Chalky white patterning against a matte grey background creates a showstopper centrepiece.’ Textured vase, £15

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TREND: black & brass

‘The focus for this new collection is very much what comes from the earth, hence the mineral-like granite look and feel to this tableware range. We also wanted a touch of luxury and opulence, which is where the brass comes in – especially when placed against rich, dark wooden boards or trays.’

EVERYDAY LUXE ‘Our Matt Black tableware collection also includes this gorgeous matching cafetière and teapot.’ Matt Black Cafetière†, £10, and Teapot†, £7

56 gLOBAL TOUCH ‘Embrace influences from other cultures. Sleek cutlery and tableware are the ultimate in Japanese-inspired simplicity.’ Matt Black 12-piece Dinner Set*†, £20

Pots of style ‘Minimal in style, this sleek and opulent canister is ideal for tea, coffee or sugar – take your pick!’ Matt Black Canister†, £5

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‘The brass brings a touch of luxury and opulence to the collection, especially when placed against rich, dark wooden boards or trays’

TREND: tufted & frayed

‘We wanted this to reflect the way we live now – how our space works for us as we move between work and downtime. The frayed and tufted textures add a warm and cosy feel while the neutral tones blend beautifully with speckled matte and bamboo shades to create a feeling of luxury and calm.’

DIRECTIONAL DETAIL ‘Playful chevron detailing adds interest to singlecolour accessories and creates a cosy feel.’ Tufted Tassel Cushion in Green*, £10

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PICK A POM POM ‘Add to the tactile appeal of a throw with a textured ball of fluff! What’s also great is it’s made with the help of recycled plastic bottles.’ Pom Pom Throw, £20

FINISHING touches ‘The dot detail is created by a contrast in textures rather than colour. The muted-rose shade adds warmth while maintainting a sense of calm and relaxation.’ Woven Loop Cushion in Pink*, £8 GEORGE.COM | 95

GOOD LIVING WE REVIEW THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT SO YOU CAN KICK BACK & UNWIND…

Me time

Editor Claire Lavelle and daughter Amelia, six, choose the latest DVDs, books and movies for a cosy night in BOOK OF THE MONTH The Smeds and The Smoos by Jullia Donaldson an nd Axel Schefflerr, £7 ‘The dream te eam behind The Gruffalo and Stick Man is backk with a new book – a heart-warming,, extra-terrestrial take on Romeo and Juliet, no less! Two yo oung aliens frrom rival clans fall in love, despite a telling-off from their parents. It’s all told in the rhyming style we know and love, with illustrations that make the characters jump off the page. Captivating for kids of all ages – and parents, too! We can’t recommend this enough.’ Release date 5 September

MUSIC Liam Gallagher Why Me? Why Not, £10 ‘As the frontman of Britpop legends Oasis, the raw vocals of Liam Gallagher were the soundtrack to my university days – and 20 years later, on his new solo album, they still have the power to transport me back to the 1990s. Shockwave and The River (tracks released from the album so far) see Liam return to form, with that big, big voice soaring over jangly guitars being thrashed to within an inch of their lives. Rock ’n’ roll is back – please form an orderly queue!’ Release date 20 September

the dvdS to watch FAMILY FUN

Aladdin, £10 COMING ‘Street urchin SOON Aladdin and the Genie (Will Smith) set out to save Princess Jasmine (Amelia’s fave!) from the evil Jafar. A fun remake with a powerful message on friendship.’ Release date 23 September INCLUDES ORIGINAL & SING-ALONG VERSION

ROCK BIOPIC

Rocketman, £10 ‘When I was little, COMING SOON Elton John was played on a loop in my house – and Taron Egerton nails his portrayal of the musical genius, even providing the vocals. One for the grown-ups and not to be missed.’ Release date 30 September ★★★★★

“SENSATIONAL” – EVENING STANDARD

TV SERIES

Photograph: Kevin Baker/Netﬂix

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix) ‘A must for fantasy fans, led by a stellar cast including Helena Bonham-Carter, Simon Pegg and (Rocket)man of the moment, Taron Egerton. It tells the story of three Geflings, Rian, Brea and Deet, who inspire a rebellion against enemies the Skeksis when they discover a secret that threatens their world. Stunning puppetry and CGI will have you hooked from the get-go, but some of the darker characters mean this is not for little ones.’ Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Release dates correct at time of print but subject to change

FANTASY Avengers: Endgame, £10 ‘The last film in the series sees our heroes on a mission to repair the devastation wrought by Thanos, setting the stakes high for a sensational final battle. A must-see.’ ASDA.COM/GROCERIES | 97

GOOD LIVING

MY FOODIE LIFE

‘i LIKE TO IMPROVISE–I CALl MY DISHES “A SURPRISE”’

What kind of cook are you? Artistic and experimental. My sister laughs because everything I cook is called a ‘surprise’. I’m like, ‘I’ve made an avocado surprise’ because I never know how it’s going to turn out. I like to improvise and take in the flavourings and be a bit more creative. I never follow a recipe book. What’s your room service go-to? I really like hotel breakfasts so I make sure I get everything ticked off. Normally, at home, breakfast is a bit of a rush so in a hotel it’s an indulgence – I go for the muesli bowls and eggs. What would you cook us for dinner? I’d make quinoa with avocado. And of course I’d probably serve up one of my ‘surprises’… Were you a fussy eater as a child? My dad was pretty strict and believed if there’s food on the plate, you eat it. I wasn’t much of a fuss-pot. I’m lucky that my dad and sister are so on point when it comes to cooking. My

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I put tofu in a pie… it was horrible – we ate two bites!

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mum’s going to be annoyed that I’m not shouting out about her cooking skills, but my dad made a lot of traditional Zambian dishes including Nshima – corn maize [cornmeal] mixed with water into a dough, then dipped in a stew. It’s really good. Your biggest culinary disaster? I tried to make a pie, didn’t read a recipe book and replaced meat

with tofu. I put decorations on the pastry so it looked good but it was stodgy and tasted horrible. The friend I was cooking for had one or two bites then politely said, ‘thanks but no thanks’. Best meal cooked by a celebrity? Naughty Boy is a brilliant cook. He has a kitchen upstairs in his studio complex and last year made a vegan shepherd’s pie, which was banging. What do you eat while writing music? You need to fuel yourself but have to be so careful not to go into junk food territory, so I’ll eat popcorn or nuts. Where have you eaten the best food? Atlanta, Georgia. It’s all soul food – so heavy, but so good. There’s something about how they cook their Brussels sprouts. They fry them in a cool way and serve with mashed potato. What reminds you of being on tour? On the road, you spend the day being healthy then the venue staff will order pizza for everyone on the tour bus. Resisting that temptation is the hardest when you’re tired, hungry and celebrating because the show’s gone well, so I usually don’t say no! Emeli’s album, Real Life, is available from 13 September*

EMELI’S FOODIE HITS AND MISSES

HATE IT

‘I used to hate mushrooms. I’d actually shiver if I was around them.’ 98 | GOOD LIVING

GUILTY PLEASURE

‘I love hot chocolate – it’s a real treat, especially at breakfast time.’

RATE IT

‘I have to have avocado every day. I tell myself that’s OK because it’s good fat.’ *Subject to change

Interview: Gemma Calvert. Photographs: Getty Images

Singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé, 32, lives in Hertfordshire with her sister Lucy, 30. She was awarded an MBE in 2017 for her services to music

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