Asda Good Living Magazine October 2019

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FEAST YOUR EYES Everything you want to make your Halloween come alive

GOOD LIVING OCTOBER 2019

Photograph: Jonathan Kennedy. Styling: Davina Perkins. Food styling: Matthew Ford

Welcome

The term ‘trick or treat’ may nowadays be used more as a statement of intent than a question (and coupled with an outstretched hand and a face full of Sarah Thom expectation), but when the witches, Asda Editor devils, ghouls and spirits come a-knocking, it’s hard to escape. I’ve never seen a transformation quite like the one on my street on 31 October – my once-busybody neighbourhood feels deserted. I’m pretty sure this is not because my neighbours are unprepared, more that they dread the onslaught of ‘little monsters’. The kids may look scary, but bolting the doors, closing the curtains and turning out the lights is a little dramatic, wouldn’t you say?

I love Halloween. I embrace the night, stockpiling enough candy to make Willy Wonka’s eyes water, and lining my drive with so many pumpkins I’m scared an aeroplane might land. Yet, the joy on the faces of the little ones when a front door actually opens and the person behind it offers up a cauldron of goodies is beyond compare. So quit cowering behind a cushion and welcome the horror! You’re not scared, are you?

Sarah

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Contents FOOD 15 Best night in ever! Cosy dinner party dishes 20 Bonfire Night bites Sweet and savoury bakes 27 4 ways with pears Seasonal fruit recipes 30 Spice and slow Tasty slow cooker curries 37 Make it… Simple recipes for all your needs 42 Truly scrumptious puds!

Oh, go on then...

48 How to… cook perfect mashed potato It’s easy!

51 One basket, 5 meals Weeknight dinners 57 Asda Kids’ Kitchen Recipes for kids, by kids 63 Miguel’s One Pound Meals Sloppy Giuseppe 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

HALLOWEEN 65 Welcome to Halloween Get in the spooky spirit!

66 Feast in a flash Quick and easy no-bake treats 70 Scares in store! Stock up on our frightful goodies 73 Beastly bake Bake Off’s Briony brings a reader’s cake design to life 80 Halloween at home Films, music and food 82 No-carve pumpkins!

Wicked decorations 85 Halloween must-haves Petrifying top picks for the best-ever fright night 92 Sweet as candy Baby’s first Halloween outfit 98 Ghoul squad Trick or treat costumes for kids 100 Dead easy Halloween eyes Scary party peepers 103 Mirror, mirror… Face paint and SFX extras 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

LIVING 6 Back to black Buys to monochrome your home 9 #Lovefood Foodie news 107 Smart living Savvy tips 126 Why we’re better together How Asda helps BBC Children in Need 130 My foodie life Steps singer Faye Tozer on her Strictly diet changes STYLE 111 Go for gold Must-have shiny party sandals 112 Glamour to go! Sparkle and glitter from George 114 3 ways to wear a jumpsuit How to style it HEALTH 117 Living with breast cancer Moving stories – plus, Asda’s Tickled Pink Campaign

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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’).

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WILD THING!

Add safari style to your mantelpiece with this cute and chunky resin rhino.

Black origami rhino ornament, £12

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SHELF LIFE

Display your plants and photos with pride on this stylish geometric shelf.

Hexagon wire shelf, £6

CLEAN LINES Elevate your bathroom.

Matt black tumbler, £3; and dispenser, £5

CAUSE A STIR

Add a pinch of wow to your cooking with these glamorous, golden-accented pans.

Black and gold pan set, £55 (5-piece)

BLACK TEA

This minimalist teapot is perfect for a brew for two.

Matt black teapot, £7

ALL SET

Sleek and gorgeously gothic, this crockery makes for a deliciously decadent dinner party.

Matt black dinner set, £20 (12-piece)

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LoveFood

FOOD EDITOR GREGOR SHARES THE LATEST FOODIE NEWS

BEST OF THE SEASON

Butternut squash ‘I love the way this versatile veg brightens up autumnal dishes with its sweet, creamy, golden flesh. Simply slice and roast with garlic and rosemary; make it the star of a stew with lentils and sausages; microwave it, then mash with blue cheese; or use it in curries and soups with spices, especially ginger.

It’s also great in an easy traybake – scatter with goat’s cheese and sprigs of rosemary, then bake in an oven preheated to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4 for 30-40 mins until the squash begins to brown.’

Grower’s Selection Butternut Squash, £1/kg

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MIDWEEK SPECIAL ‘Roasts aren’t just for big family gatherings. This smaller, oven-ready pork joint is perfect for your nearest and dearest, really delivers on flavour and comes with a tangy apple sauce.’

Extra Special Mini Pork Joint with Crackling (700g)

COMFORT IN A DISH ‘Too tired to cook after a busy day? Just pop these choice casseroles in the oven and you’ll have a tasty meal for up to four people ready in no time.’

Simple to Cook Winter Chicken Casserole, £3.90 (1kg; 39p/100g) Simple to Cook Beef Casserole with Dorset Brown Ale Gravy, £4 (400g; £1/100g)

KITCHEN KIT

‘Come home to a ready-to-eat feast full of flavour with this easy-to-use slow cooker. It’s ideal for creating hearty casseroles and crowd-pleasing chillis while you get on with your day. Switch it on, pop in the prepped ingredients and let it work its magic! Get inspired to start using yours with our delicious curry recipes on p30.’

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‘Vegans, veggies and flexitarians alike will enjoy the easy and inspiring plant-based recipes in Fearne Cotton’s latest cookbook.

There are fresh ideas to keep the whole family smiling, from snacks and sharing feasts to burgers and brownies. Happy eating!’

Happy Vegan by Fearne Cotton, £10 Selected stores, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply.

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roast Veg prep school

‘Create a colourful medley of delicious roast veggies that are perfect every time with these easy tips. Cut squash or swede into similar-sized chunks to ensure even cooking. Smaller vegetables, such as beetroot, can be roasted whole in their skins. Prefer to peel? Neaten up any bits the peeler misses with a sharp knife. Simple!’

Love at first bite ‘These delectable bites from our Extra Special range, coated in sumptuous milk or white chocolate, are seriously tempting!

The only tricky bit is deciding whether to start with the marshmallows or the honeycomb…’

From top: Milk Chocolate Honeycomb; White Chocolate Honeycomb; Milk Chocolate Salted Caramel Gourmet Mallows, £2 each (100g)

Mak ake ke a mea meeaall off itt ‘Bin the takeaway menu! This clever curry kit, with a mix of ready-spiced fresh vegetables, makes it easy to rustle up a tasty spiced dish at home. You can follow the recipe on the pack or improvise with your favourite ingredients; we used chicken and coconut milk for a rich, creamy sauce.

Then try the other kits in the range, too – you’ll find them in the fresh produce aisle. Delicious!’

Asda Curry Kit, £1 (300g; 33p/100g)

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‘A Halloween and Bonfire Night classic, toffee apples are easy to make at home. Pushed for time?

Head to our produce aisle for apples coated with shiny toffee, or chocolate-flavour candy and sprinkles. Then get set for crunch time!’ Asda Toffee Apple* and Candy Apple*, 47p each

Homemade toffee apples s Bite into fresh apples in a buttery caramel shell – the perfect treat

1 Wash and dry 6 eating apples.

Push an ice lolly stick firmly into each one, through the base. Grease a sheet of baking paper with unsalted butter.

Fill a bowl with cold water.

2 Heat 450g demerara sugar, 50g unsalted butter, 2tsp cider vinegar, 1tbsp Asda Clear Honey and 150ml cold water in a pan, stirring, until the sugar dissolves completely.

3 Boil for 10 mins or until a little of the mixture dropped into the bowl of water hardens right away.

Don’t worry if it looks frothy.

4 Remove from the heat then dip the apples in the toffee to coat – take care as it’s very hot.

Stand them on the greased baking paper, then allow to set and cool completely before serving.

Energy

Each 207g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,117kJ 4.1g 267kcal Low

13%

6%

2.3g 55.3g 0.00g 12%

High

61%

0%

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

STAR INGREDIENT

STOCK POTS

‘The concentrated flavour of stock pots can be used to add richness to more than just soups and stews. Unlike stock cubes, they can be added directly to the dish without being dissolved in hot water, so sauces and curries stay thick and glossy. Use in place of the stock cube in this hearty meat-free moussaka, for a boost of savoury red pepper, leek and celery flavours.’

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Find the recipe for this veg moussaka at ASDA.GL/ moussaka

Asda Vegetable Stock Pots, 90p (4 x 24g; 94p/100g)

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SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR PRICE PER SERVING 38p

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Freshen up Reinvigorate your cooking by adding a few flavour-packed leafy green herbs

Photograph: Jonathan Kennedy. Styling: Hannah Wilkinson. Food styling: Vicki Smallwood

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ooking for an easy way to take your cooking to a whole new level?

Adding fresh herbs is such a quick way to lift a dish. Try aromatic basil in family-favourites such as pizza and pasta sauces, or zingy coriander in everything from salads and dips to Asian-inspired feasts. Save the stalks when chopping and you can use them to give homemade vegetable stocks and soup bases a flavour boost, too.

It’s so easy to get creative!

Find our great selection of fresh herbs in the produce section, in store and online.

Basil

Subtly sweet yet peppery, basil stars in many Mediterranean dishes – try it to make pesto or to add oomph to tomato soup. Grower’s Selection Basil, 50p (25g; £2/100g)

Flat leaf parsley This herb enhances savoury flavours in everything from salad dressings to creamy sauces for fish. Grower’s Selection Flat Leaf Parsley, 50p (25g; £2/100g)

Mint TOP TIP

To help herbs stay fresher for longer, stand the stems in a glass of water and keep them in the fridge.

Or pop in the freezer to use later.

Make a classic sauce for roast lamb, add to new potatoes for a sweet tang… or mix a classic mojito cocktail.

Grower’s Selection Mint, 50p (25g; £2/100g)

Coriander

Punch up your salsas and add zest to Middle Eastern dishes and curries with this citrussy leaf. Grower’s Selection Coriander, 50p (25g; £2/100g)

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CREATO A NAPOLI

FOR THE LOVE OF

ITALIAN FOOD For more recipes visit www.napolina.com/recipes

Foodd Best night in ever!

Take your dinner party to the next level by serving an easy, yet indulgent meal with the help of our Extra Special range

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MAIN

Pistachio-crusted lamb chops on Parmesan polenta

Add a nutty pistachio crunch to lamb and serve with Extra Special tomatoes and sides SERVES 6 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.39

Star ingredient

STARTER

Extra Special 2 West Country Cheddar & Roasted Garlic Flatbreads, £2 (245g; 82p/100g)

Creamy mushroom flatbreads

Top delicious Cheddar cheese and roasted garlic flatbreads with three types of mushroom served in a velvety crème fraîche sauce SERVES 6 READY IN 20 MINS, PLUS SOAKING TIME PRICE PER SERVING £1.33

● 50g Merchant Gourmet Dried Porcini Mushrooms ● Extra Special 2 West Country Cheddar & Roasted Garlic Flatbreads ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 250g Extra Special Baby Portobello Mushrooms, small ones left whole, large sliced ● 200g Grower’s Selection Baby Button Mushrooms, a few left whole, the rest halved ● 100ml Asda 50% Less Fat Crème Fraîche ● A few sprigs thyme 1 Put the dried porcini into a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside to soak for 30 mins.

2 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Cook the flatbreads according 16 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

to the pack instructions.

3 Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the Portobello and button mushrooms for 6-8 mins until softened and beginning to brown.

4 Drain the soaked porcini, reserving 1tbsp of the liquid. Chop and add to the frying pan. Cook for 2 mins.

5 Stir the reserved porcini liquid and the crème fraîche into the mushrooms. Add the leaves from 1 sprig thyme, season with black pepper then spoon onto the flatbreads.

6 Cut each flatbread into 3 pieces, then sprinkle with the remaining thyme before serving.

Each 143g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

Energy 802kJ 192kcal

9.2g

3.6g

1.6g 0.33g

10%

13%

18%

2%

Med

Low

6%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 561kJ/134kcal

● 220g Extra Special Aromatico Tomatoes ● 100g pistachios ● 10g parsley ● Zest 1 lemon, plus wedges to serve ● 2 x 454g packs Butcher’s Selection Lamb Chops, trimmed of fat ● 2tbsp Dijon mustard ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1 reduced-salt vegetable stock cube, made up to 500ml ● 2 sprigs thyme, plus extra to serve ● 250g Tropical Sun Cornmeal Fine Polenta ● 30g Parmesan, grated ● 300g pack Extra Special Pea Crush ● 170g pack Extra Special Asparagus, Tenderstem Broccoli & Kale Medley 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

2 Put the tomatoes in a roasting tin and cook in the oven for 10-12 mins, until starting to burst.

3 Put the pistachios in a food processor with the

Packed with flavour Extra Special Aromatico Tomatoes, £1.35 (220g; £6.14/kg) or 2 for £2.50

parsley and lemon zest.

Blitz to fine crumbs.

4 Gently bash the chops to flatten slightly, brush with mustard and press into the pistachios to coat.

5 Working in batches, heat some of the oil in a nonstick frying pan. Cook the chops for 4-5 mins on each side until golden brown and cooked to your taste. Wipe the pan clean between each batch.

6 Put the stock in a large pan with the thyme and bring to the boil. Stir in the polenta and cook for 2-3 mins, stirring, until thick. Add black pepper and stir in the Parmesan.

7 Heat the pea crush and veg medley according to the pack instructions.

8 Divide the polenta between 6 plates. Top each with 2 chops, some tomatoes and a lemon wedge. Garnish with the thyme and serve with the peas and veg on the side.

Energy

Each 327g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

2,039kJ 23.5g 487kcal High

24%

34%

6.9g

1.6g 0.69g

35%

2%

Low

12%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 623kJ/149kcal

FOOD

PERFECT PAIRED WITH… STARTER: Extra Special New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, £9 (75cl) The gooseberry notes of this smooth, crisp white work well with creamy mushrooms.

MAIN: Extra Special Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, £9 (75cl) This medium-bodied Aussie red is full of tangy raspberry flavours that are luscious with lamb.

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FOOD

DESSERT

Belgian chocolate & salted caramel brownies with cherry conserve

Serving oven-fresh brownies is easy with our Extra Special kit, and the lush cherry conserve makes this delicious treat even more decadent SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR PRICE PER SERVING 65p

● 300g Extra Special Bake In The Box Belgian Chocolate & Salted Caramel Brownie ● 60g unsalted butter

● 2 medium eggs ● 50ml semi-skimmed milk ● 200g Extra Special Morello Cherry Conserve

● 2 scoops Asda Really Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream ● 1tbsp Asda Triple Choc Curls ● Fresh cherries (optional) 1 Preheat the oven to 170C/150C Fan/Gas 3.

2 Make the brownies according to the pack instructions, using the butter, eggs and milk, then bake.

3 Once the brownies are

baked, allow them to cool in the box for 15 mins.

Slice into 6 pieces.

4 Stack the brownies on a large serving plate, stir the cherry conserve to soften, then spoon over. Top with the ice cream, chocolate curls and fresh cherries, if using, to serve.

Energy

Each 159g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

24%

32%

7%

1,996kJ 22.3g 12.7g 52.5g 0.41g 477kcal High High High Low

64%

58%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,255kJ/300kcal

Photographs: Vinny Whiteman. Styling: Davina Perkins. Food styling: Matthew Ford

PERFECT PAIRED WITH… Fillipo Sansovino Valdobbiadene Prosecco, was £10, now £9 (75cl) Raise a glass to your dessert with this lively prosecco that perfectly complements the richness of the brownies.

So easy to bake…

Extra Special Bake in the Box Belgian Chocolate & Salted Caramel Brownie, £2 (300g; 67p/100g)

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FOOD

Harissa butternut squash rolls A veggie delight with tender spiced squash and nutty chickpeas wrapped in flaky pastry SERVES 8 READY IN 1 HR 30 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 44p

● 400g Frozen for Freshness Butternut Squash Chunks ● 1 red onion, chopped ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 1tsp rapeseed oil ● 210g tin chickpeas in water, drained and rinsed ● 1tbsp harissa paste ● Handful spinach ● Juice ½ lemon ● 375g pack Asda Ready Rolled Light Puff Pastry ● 1 medium egg, beaten ● 1tsp poppy seeds ● 100g sweetcorn relish 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2 Cook the butternut squash in a pan of boiling water for 10-12 mins until tender. Drain well.

3 Fry the onion and garlic in the oil on a low heat for 6-8 mins until soft. Add the squash, chickpeas, harissa and spinach; cook for 2 mins or until the spinach wilts.

4 Mash into a rough paste. Stir in the lemon juice, season with black pepper and allow to cool.

5 Unroll the pastry and cut into 8 rectangles. Spoon a thick line of filling down one long edge of each. Brush the other long edge with beaten egg, roll up and put on the tray, join-side down.

6 Brush the remaining egg over the tops of the rolls, sprinkle with the poppy seeds and bake for 40-45 mins until golden. Enjoy warm, or cool on a wire rack.

Serve with the sweetcorn relish.

Energy

Each 161g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

1,152kJ 10.5g 275kcal Med

14%

15%

4.2g

8.1g 0.47g

21%

9%

Low

8%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 715kJ/171kcal

Steak, onion & parsnip pasties

plenty of freshly ground black pepper.

3 Cut the pastry into 6 and SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR 30 MINS arrange the steak mixture PRICE PER SERVING 92p over ½ of each piece, with a 1cm border all round. ● 255g Butcher’s ● 1 medium egg, beaten 4 Fold the other ½ of Selection British ● Extra Special Flame each pastry piece over Beef Rump Steak, Roasted Tomato and the filling, then use your trimmed of fat and Habanero Chilli fingers to crimp the cut into 1cm chunks Chutney, to serve edges together, to seal. ● ½ medium onion, 5 Arrange the pasties on finely chopped 1 Preheat the oven to the baking tray and brush ● 1 medium parsnip, 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. with the beaten egg, to peeled and finely Line a baking tray with glaze. Bake for 45-50 mins chopped baking paper. or until the pastry is crisp ● 1tsp Worcestershire 2 In a large bowl, toss and golden. Serve warm sauce together the steak chunks, with the chutney, to dip.

Each 143g serving contains ● 1tbsp plain flour onion and parsnip with Energy Fat Saturates Sugars Salt 1,586kJ 22.9g 8.3g 2.4g 0.49g ● 375g Asda Ready the Worcestershire sauce 379kcal High High Low Med 19% 33% 42% 3% 8% Rolled Shortcrust and flour until evenly of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,109kJ/265kcal Pastry coated. Season with

Warm up a chilly evening with hearty British beef and root veg in classic shortcrust pastry

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Spiced apple empanadas with a sticky caramel sauce

Inspired by a Latin American snack, these mini apple pies are made with pizza dough – just add caramel for a classic taste of autumn SERVES 8 READY IN 45 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 32p

● 40g unsalted butter, melted ● 500g Bramley apples, peeled, cored and thickly sliced ● 50g light brown sugar ● ¼tsp ground nutmeg

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● ¼tsp ground cloves ● ½tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra to dust ● 400g Asda Ready Rolled Pizza Dough ● 100g Carnation Caramel (from a tin), to serve

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

2 Put ½ the butter into a pan with the apples, brown sugar and spices. Cook over a low heat, stirring regularly, for 8-10 mins until syrupy. Set aside to cool.

3 Unroll the pizza dough and cut out 8 circles using a 12cm round cookie cutter.

If needed, re-roll the scraps to cut out the final circles.

Divide the mixture between the circles, heaping it in the

centres. Fold over into semicircles and crimp the edges together with a fork.

4 Brush the empanadas with the remaining melted butter, dust with a little extra cinnamon and bake in the oven for 30-40 mins, until golden brown.

5 Serve warm with the caramel to dip.

Energy

Each 124g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Med

965kJ 231kcal

7.3g

4.0g 18.6g 0.67g

12%

10%

20%

Med

Med

21%

11%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 778kJ/186kcal

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FOOD

Chocolate & cherry tarts with a red berry coulis

Rich dark chocolate meets juicy black cherries in golden puff pastry treats drizzled with icing SERVES 10 READY IN 45 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 81p

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

Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2 Simmer the cherries with the orange zest, 1tbsp of the icing sugar and a little water for 10 mins or until the cherries are soft.

3 Mix the arrowroot or cornflour with 1tbsp cold water. Add to pan and cook on a low heat for 5 mins to thicken. Allow to cool.

4 Unroll both pastries, roll into a square shape

with 50ml water. Simmer for 10 mins, or until the berries are soft. Take off the heat and blitz with a handheld blender until smooth. Sieve to remove the seeds, if you like.

8 Mix 1tsp coulis with the remaining icing sugar, then add water, 1tsp at a time, until just runny.

Drizzle over the cooled tarts and allow to set.

9 Serve the tarts with the coulis on the side.

Energy

Each 124g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,655kJ 18.6g 396kcal Med

20%

27%

9.5g 23.6g 0.30g

48%

Med

26%

5%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,335kJ/319kcal

Photographs: Vinny Whiteman. Styling: Luis Peral. Food styling: Lorna Brash

● 350g Frozen for Freshness Morello Cherries ● 1 orange, zested ● 100g icing sugar ● 8g sachet Dr. Oetker Ground Arrowroot or 1tbsp cornflour ● 100g bar Lindt 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate, roughly chopped ● 2 x 280g packs Asda Free From Ready Rolled Puff Pastry ● 100g Frozen for Freshness Berry Medley ● 20g caster sugar

and cut each into 10 even rectangles. Put half onto the baking tray.

5 Stir the chocolate into the cherry mixture. Put 2tbsp in the centre of each pastry rectangle on the tray. Brush the edges of the pastry with water and top with the other 10 pieces. Use a fork to crimp the sides of each tart together to seal.

6 Bake for 20-25 mins until golden and crisp, then allow to cool completely.

7 Meanwhile, for the coulis, put the berry medley and caster sugar into a pan

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Warm & cosy In a range of luxurious flavours, our indulgent new Extra Special pies are perfect for relaxed nights in

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hilly autumn nights are made for dining in – so treat yourself to our delicious new Extra Special pies. We’ve worked hard to make our new-recipe pies the perfect luxurious comfort food, using quality ingredients.

Generous deep fillings of succulent, slow-cooked meat and tender veg are encased in golden all-butter rough puff

pastry. Choose from classic British beef in a rich gravy, or tasty British chicken in a creamy sauce with smoky bacon and leek, both in individual and serves-two sizes.

Or try our veggie butternut squash and spinach pie that’s just right for one.

Simply heat and serve with seasonal veg.

Find our new Extra Special pies in the chilled food aisle, in store and online.

Extra Special Butternut Squash & Spinach Pie (serves 1)

Extra Special Aberdeen Angus Steak Pie, £2.30 (200g; £1.15/100g)

Extra Special Chicken, Smoked Bacon & Leek Pie, £2.30 (200g; £1.15/100g)

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Extra Special Aberdeen Angus Steak Pie (serves 2)

Extra Special Butternut Squash & Spinach Pie, £2.30 (200g; £1.15/100g)

Extra Special Aberdeen Angus Steak Pie, £4.50 (470g; 96p/100g)

Extra Special Chicken, Smoked Bacon & Leek Pie, £4.50 (470g; 96p/100g)

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Extra Special Chicken, Smoked Bacon & Leek Pie (serves 2)

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Pear & pork chop traybake

Add ripe, sweet flavours to roast meats, cheeseboards and indulgent desserts with this versatile autumn fruit

Spicy pear chutney

Pears poached in wine

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A tangy salsa verde of fresh herbs and d salty capers brings out the sweetness in the pears

SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.60 ● 2 pears, cored and

quartered ● 1 red onion, cut into wedges ● 800g Butcher’s Selection 4 Pork Chops ● 1tsp rapeseed oil ● 20g pack rosemary, leaves only ● 25g parsley, torn ● 1 clove garlic, chopped ● Juice 1 lemon ● 2tbsp capers, drained ● 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

2 Arrange the pears, onion

and chops in a roasting tray. Drizzle with the rapeseed oil and season with black pepper. Roast for 35-40 mins or until the pork is cooked through.

3 Put the herbs, garlic, lemon juice and capers in a measuring jug. Add the olive oil, season with black pepper; blitz to a paste with a handheld blender. Add a splash of water if too thick.

4 Drizzle the salsa verde over the pork to serve.

Energy

1 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 322g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,374kJ 12.9g 328kcal Med

18%

0%

3.2g 10.6g 0.29g Low

16%

12%

5%

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

Pears poached in wine

Orange zest adds a zing to this treat of soft pears drizzled with chocolate and crunchy nuts

SERVES 4 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.45 ● 75cl bottle white wine,

such as Riesling

● 100g demerara sugar ● Zest 1 orange ● 2 cinnamon sticks ● 1tbsp vanilla bean paste ● 4 pears, peeled and

cored from the base, but left whole ● 100g dark chocolate, broken into pieces ● 75ml double cream ● 40g pistachios, chopped

1 Put the wine into a deep pan with the sugar, zest, cinnamon and vanilla. Add the pears and top up with

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about 100ml water until the pears are covered.

2 Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 20-25 mins until tender. Remove the pears from the poaching liquid and set aside.

3 Heat the chocolate in the microwave in 30 sec bursts until melted; stir in the cream until smooth.

Serve the pears warm or cold in a little of the syrup, topped with the chocolate sauce and pistachios.

Energy

Each 264g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,856kJ 21.9g 444kcal High

22%

31%

11.1g 47.5g 0.03g 56%

High

53%

1%

ofyourreferenceintake Typicalenergyvaluesper100g:703kJ/168kcal

Pear, cinnamon & peanut butter smoothie

Kick-start the day with h this fruity, dairy-free smoothie with a warming hint of ginger SERVES 2 READY IN 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 58p

● 2 pears, peeled, cored

blender with a large and chopped handful of ice. ● 1tsp grated fresh ginger 2 Blend until smooth, ● 300ml almond milk then divide between 2 tall alternative glasses filled with ice. Top ● ½tsp ground cinnamon with pear and cinnamon ● 1tbsp smooth crisps to serve peanut butter (optional). This For ● Pear and smoothie is how to cinnamon best served make Pear crisps, fresh but will and Cinnamon to serve keep for up Crisps, go to ASDA.GL/ (optional) to 2 days in pears the fridge.

Each 311g serving contains 1 Put the pears, Energy Fat Saturates Sugars Salt 677kJ 5.6g 0.9g 20.8g 0.06g ginger, almond milk 162kcal Low Low Med Low 1 alternative, cinnamon and 8% 8% 5% 23% 1% ofyour of your reference intake peanut butter into a 5-a-day Typical energy values per 100g: 218kJ/52kcal

Spicy pear chutney

Sweet fruit spiced with musstard seeds and chilli

MAKES 2 STANDARD JARS/50 SERVINGS READY IN 40 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 5p ● 4 pears, peeled, cored

and roughly chopped ● 1 medium Bramley apple, peeled, cored and chopped ● 75g demerara sugar ● 30g sultanas ● 1-2 red chillies, chopped ● ½tsp mustard seeds ● 1tsp coriander seeds, bashed ● ½tsp ground cumin ● 150ml white wine vinegar ● Cheese, biscuits and pear wedges, to serve 1 In a pan, cook the pears, apple and sugar for 12-15 mins until the fruit

begins to caramelise.

2 Add the sultanas, chilli, mustard seeds, coriander, cumin and vinegar, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 mins until syrupy and the fruit is just tender.

3 Spoon into hot sterilised jars, tightly close the lids and cool. Store in a cool, dark cupboard for 1 week before using, and up to 6 months. Refrigerate after opening. Use within 1 week.

4 Serve with cheese, biscuits and pear wedges.

Each 16g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Energy 66kJ 16kcal

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Pear & pork chop traybake

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pice up chilly October evenings with our delicious Takeaway range of frozen Indian dishes and accompaniments. Easy to cook straight from the freezer, our curries and sides have something to suit everyone.

Friends and family? Check. Box set? Check.

However you like to chill, you’ll find the range in the freezer aisle.

Asda Takeaway Chicken Korma, £1.77 (350g; 51p/100g)

Asda Takeaway Side 12 piece Indian Selection, £1 (222g; 45p/100g)

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Asda Takeaway Chicken Tikka Masala, £1.77 (350g; 51p/100g)

Asda Takeaway Pilau Rice, £1.05 (300g; 35p/100g)

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Spice and slow Curry is the perfect slow-cooker dish – simply add the ingredients and let the magic happen…

Lamb rogan josh

Cooking this fragrant dish all day allows the flavours to infuse through the tender meat SERVES 6 READY IN 15 MINS, PLUS 8 HRS SLOW COOKING PRICE PER SERVING £1.83

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 2 onions, chopped ● 4 cloves garlic, crushed ● 1tbsp Scratch Cook Frozen Chopped Ginger ● 2tsp chilli powder ● 2 x 350g packs Butcher’s Selection Diced Lamb ● 1tbsp garam masala ● 3 cardamom pods ● 1 cinnamon stick ● 400g tin Asda Chopped Tomatoes ● 1tbsp tomato purée ● 1tbsp chopped mint ● 100g low-fat natural yogurt ● Fresh coriander leaves, to garnish ● Sliced red chillies, to garnish ● Pack Asda 2 Peshwari Naans, heated according to the pack instructions, to serve 1 Heat half the oil in a large pan over a medium setting, add the onions and cook for 5 mins until browned. Add the garlic, ginger and chilli powder

then cook for a further 2 mins. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.

2 Add the remaining oil to the pan and brown the lamb over a high heat.

3 Add the garam masala, cardamom and cinnamon to the pan and fry for 2 mins on a low heat.

4 Add the lamb mixture to the slow cooker along with the onion mixture. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée and 200ml boiling water. Cover with the lid and cook for 6-8 hrs on the high setting.

5 In a small dish, stir the mint into the yogurt.

Season with pepper and garnish with extra mint.

6 Transfer the curry to a serving dish; scatter with coriander and red chillies, to garnish. Serve with the mint yogurt sauce and the warm naans on the side.

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Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 312g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

1,684kJ 16.2g 402kcal Med

20%

2 3%

5.9g 12.2g 0.84g 30%

Low

1 4%

14%

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

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Vegan pepper, squash & spinach biryani

A vibrant rice dish full of flavours and crunch SERVES 6 READY IN 20 MINS, PLUS 2 HRS SLOW COOKING PRICE PER SERVING 80p

● 300g basmati rice ● 250g Frozen for Freshness Sliced Mixed Peppers ● 2 red onions, sliced ● 300g Frozen for Freshness Butternut Squash Chunks ● 150g frozen peas ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 1tbsp garam masala ● 2 star anise ● 1 cinnamon stick ● 1 bay leaf ● 25g raisins ● 180g baby leaf spinach

● 1 cooked beetroot, grated ● Juice 1 lemon ● 125g Alpro Plain Soya Yogurt Alternative ● 30g unsalted cashews, toasted ● 25g pomegranate seeds 1 Put the rice into a bowl and cover with boiling water.

Leave to soak for 15 mins.

2 Meanwhile, put all the veg, garlic, spices, herbs and raisins into the slow cooker.

Turn it onto a high setting.

3 Drain the rice and add to

the slow cooker on top of the veg. Pour over 600ml boiling water, stir gently to combine, then cover with the lid. Cook for 2 hrs.

4 Stir the pan, scraping any bits off the bottom. Add the spinach on top of the rice, cook for 10 mins or until the spinach wilts, then stir through the biryani.

5 To make the raita, mix the beetroot, lemon juice and soya yogurt alternative.

6 Divide the biryani between 6 bowls. Sprinkle with the cashews and pomegranate seeds. Serve with the raita.

Energy

2 of your 5-a-day

Each 390g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,338kJ 3.9g 320kcal Low

16%

6%

0.8g 11.7g 0.08g 4%

Low

13%

1%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 343kJ/82kcal

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Dairy-free turmeric chicken curry

A classic mild curry with plenty of warming spices, plus the rich creamy flavour of coconut milk SERVES 6 READY IN 20 MINS, PLUS 6 HRS SLOW COOKING PRICE PER SERVING £1.25

● 400ml tin Asda Reduced Fat Coconut Milk ● 2 onions, chopped ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 1tbsp tomato purée ● 2tsp chilli powder ● 1tbsp ground turmeric ● 1tbsp garam masala ● 2tbsp ground almonds ● 650g Butcher’s Selection British Chicken Breast Fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces ● 200g jasmine rice ● Juice 1 lime ● 4tbsp Koko Dairy Free Plain Yogurt Alternative ● 2tbsp chopped coriander ● 2tbsp toasted flaked almonds ● 6 plain poppadoms

Energy

Each 367g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,720kJ 13.6g 411kcal Med

21%

19%

4.8g

4.4g 0.66g

24%

5%

Low

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1 Put the coconut milk and 100ml water into the slow cooker. Add the onions, garlic, tomato purée, spices, ground almonds and chicken; stir to combine.

2 Cook on the low setting for 6 hrs.

3 About 20 mins before the curry is ready, cook the rice according to the pack instructions. Drain and mix in the lime juice.

4 Transfer the curry to a serving dish, drizzle with the Koko Dairy Free and top with the coriander and flaked almonds. Serve with the rice and poppadoms.

11%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 469kJ/112kcal

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Vegan panang peanut curry

Spices combine with sweet potato and crunchy peanuts to make this tofu curry a crowd pleaser SERVES 6 READY IN 1O MINS, PLUS 3 HRS 30 MINS SLOW COOKING PRICE PER SERVING £1.06

● 2tsp rapeseed oil ● 2 onions, chopped ● 1 clove garlic, chopped ● 2tsp garam masala ● ½tsp chilli flakes, crushed ● 396g Cauldron Organic Tofu, drained and cubed ● 125g crunchy peanut butter ● 50g tomato purée ● 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed

● ½ vegan stock cube, made up to 200ml ● 400ml Asda Reduced Fat Coconut Milk ● 1tbsp cornflour ● 200g pak choi, halved ● 300g Amoy Straight To Wok Rice Noodles ● 30g unsalted peanuts, chopped ● 1 spring onion, shredded ● 1 lime, sliced ● 1 red chilli, sliced

1 Heat the oil in the frying pan and cook the onions for 5 mins, until soft but not browning. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min.

2 Stir in the garam masala and crushed chillies. Add the tofu cubes and cook over a low heat for 3 mins, stirring often. Add the peanut butter and tomato purée and continue stirring until evenly mixed.

3 Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker, add the sweet potato, vegan stock and coconut milk, then mix to combine. Cook on medium for 2-3 hrs.

4 Mix the cornflour with 2tbsp cold water. Stir into the curry, then add the pak choi to the slow cooker and cook for a further 30 mins on medium until thickened.

5 Heat the rice noodles according to the pack instructions and divide between 6 plates. Spoon over the curry, and garnish with peanuts, spring onion, slices of lime and red chilli before serving.

Energy

Each 373g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,873kJ 23.9g 448kcal High

22%

34%

7.5g

9.0g 0.71g

38%

10%

Low

12%

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

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FROM QUICK DISHES TO FAMILY DINNERS, OUR EASY RECIPES ARE HERE FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS

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Earthy beetroot and tan ngy goat’s cheese meet peppery rocket to top this posh spin on pizza SERVES 6 READY IN 35 MIINS PRICE PER SERVING 46p ● 400g Asda Ready Rolled

Pizza Dough

● 150g Grower’s Selection

Cooked Beetroot, drained and quartered ● ½ red onion, thinly sliced ● 75g Asda Goat’s Cheese ● 10g pine nuts ● 1tsp extra virgin olive oil ● 20g wild rocket 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

2 Unroll the pizza doug gh onto a large baking tray.

3 Layer the beetroot and onion in the centre of the dough and crumble over the goat’s cheese.

Sprinkle with the pine nuts, season with ground black pepper and drizzle with the oil.

4 Fold up the corners and edges of the dough to slightly cover some of the filling and make a round shape.

5 Bake for 25-30 mins, or until the dough is golden. Cool for 5 mins, then sprinkle over the rocket and slice to serve.

Energy

Each 122g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Med

1,026kJ 8.3g 245kcal Med

12%

12%

3.7g

4.6g 1.24g

19%

5%

Low

21%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 841kJ/201kcal

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Slow cooker chicken & tarragon casserole

Crème fraîche brings a lovely creaminess to this herby hotpot of chicken fillets and tender veg SERVES 4 READY IN 15 MINS, PLUS 6 HRS SLOW COOKING PRICE PER SERVING £2 ● 600g Butcher’s

Selection British Chicken Boneless Thigh Fillets ● 1 clove garlic, crushed ● 4 shallots, peeled and halved ● 150g Chantenay carrots, halved if large

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● 220g tin cannellini

beans, drained and rinsed ● 1tsp dried tarragon ● 300ml white wine or chicken stock ● 1tsp cornflour ● 180g Grower’s Selection Trimmed Fine Beans

● 100ml reduced-fat

crème fraîche ● Chopped parsley, to serve

1 Put the chicken fillets in the slow cooker, add the crushed garlic and season with freshly ground black pepper. Scatter over the shallots, carrots, cannellini beans and dried tarragon.

2 Pour over the white wine or chicken stock, cover and cook on high for 4-5 hrs.

3 After at least 4 hrs, mix the cornflour to a paste with 1tsp cold water. Add to the slow cooker with the fine beans and stir well.

Replace the lid and cook for a further 1 hr.

4 Before serving, pour the crème fraîche over the chicken, stir through the sauce and sprinkle with the chopped parsley.

Energy

1 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 394g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,418kJ 8.7g 339kcal Low

17%

12%

3.9g

5.1g 0.43g

20%

6%

Low

7%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 360kJ/86kcal

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This speedy sauce of sweet peppers and two types of juicy tomatoes is perfect with tende er potato gnocchi SERVES 4 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.05

● 1tbsp rapeseed d oiil ● 2 cloves garlic, sliced ● 300g Frozen for

Freshness Sliced Mixed Peppers ● 225g vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved ● 500g gnocchi ● 400g tin Extra Special Pomodorini Cherry Tomatoes ● 10g basil, torn, to serve 1 In a deep-sided frying pan, heat the oil, then add the garlic, peppers and fresh tomatoes. Fry for 8-10 mins until the tomatoes are starting to break down.

2 Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi in a large pan of boiling water for 2-3 mins, then drain well.

3 Add the tinned tomatoes and basil to the veg in the frying pan and bring to a simmer. Season with black pepper and stir through the gnocchi. Sprinkle with the basil before serving.

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Each 363g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,048kJ 3.6g 250kcal Low

13%

5%

1.5g

8.3g 0.51g

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9%

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Fresh, juicy berries combine with h a gooey hazelnut chocolate sauce for this easy y treat SERVES 2 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 86p ● 30g Asda Nutterly

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into the beaten egg and fry for 2-3 mins on each side, until golden brown.

3 Cut each sandwich in half. then stack on a plate.

Serve topped with the remaining strawberries, halved, and the blueberries.

Energy

Each 232g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

1,699kJ 13.9g 406kcal Med

20%

20%

3.0g 15.8g 1.04g 15%

Med

18%

17%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 732kJ/175kcal

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Delicious! Hazelnut Chocolate Spread ● 4 slices from an 800g Extra Special White Sliced Bloomer

1 Divide the hazelnut chocolate spread between the 4 pieces of bread and smooth out. Hull and slice 50g of the strawberries, arrange on 2 of the pieces of bread, then top with the remaining bread.

2 Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over a medium setting. Dip both sides of each sandwich

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Raspberry crème brûlée cheesecake

A fruity treat with a tempting caramelised crust that gives you two classics in one SERVES 16 READY IN 1 HR 20 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 36p ● 75g unsalted butter,

melted, plus extra for greasing ● 175g digestives, crushed ● 400g full-fat soft cheese ● 150g caster sugar ● 300ml pot Asda 50% Less Fat Crème Fraîche ● 2 large eggs, beaten ● 1tbsp vanilla bean paste ● 1tbsp cornflour ● 150g fresh raspberries 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

Grease the base and sides of a 20cm springform tin with butter, then line with baking paper.

2 In a bowl, stir the melted butter into the crushed digestives, then press into the base of the prepared tin.

3 Beat together the soft cheese and 100g of the caster sugar in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the crème fraîche, eggs, vanilla bean paste and cornflour until combined.

4 Gently fold through

½ the raspberries then pour the mixture evenly over the cheesecake base. Top with the remaining raspberries.

5 Bake for 40-45 mins, until just set in the middle. Turn off the heat, open the oven door a little, then cool in the oven for 30 mins.

6 Carefully remove the cheesecake from the oven and set the grill to high.

7 Evenly sprinkle the remaining caster sugar over the top of the cheesecake, then place on a baking tray. Slide it under the grill, as close as possible to the heat.

Grill for 2-3 mins, until the sugar starts to catch and turn brown. Keep an eye on it as it can go from golden to blackened within seconds!

8 Set the cheesecake aside to cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hr before serving in slices.

Energy 968kJ 231kcal

12%

Each 88g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Med

15.0g 8.8g 13.2g 0.40g Med

21%

44%

Med

15%

7%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,100kJ/263kcal

Sticky toffee rice pudding with candied nuts

Complement the creaminess of the rice with sugar-crisp nuts and a decadent toffee sauce SERVES 6 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 36p ● 125g pudding rice ● 1tsp vanilla extract ● 50g chopped dates ● 650ml whole milk ● 40g caster sugar ● 30g pistachios,

chopped

● 30g pecans, chopped ● 50g dark brown

sugar

● 20g unsalted butter

1 Put the rice, vanilla, dates and 600ml of the milk into a pan and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over a low heat for 20-25 mins, stirring often, until thick and the rice is tender.

Cool for 10 mins.

2 Meanwhile, to make the candied nuts, line a baking tray with baking paper. Gently heat the caster sugar in a pan with 1tbsp water until

the sugar dissolves – do not stir. Increase the heat, swirling the pan gently, until the mixture turns dark golden.

3 Carefully add the nuts, swirling the pan to coat them well. Tip out onto the baking tray; allow them to cool fully, then roughly chop.

4 For the toffee sauce, put the dark brown sugar, butter and remaining milk in a small pan. Simmer gently for 5-10 mins until it turns thick and syrupy.

5 To serve, divide the rice pudding between 6 bowls, drizzle with the toffee sauce and top with the nuts.

Energy

Each 166g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

1,250kJ 12.6g 299kcal Med

15%

18%

4.8g 21.6g 0.12g

24%

Med

24%

2%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 753kJ/180kcal

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Blackberry, apple & star anise crumble with brandy custard

A warming pud for grown-ups, packed with tangy fruit and spiced with star anise SERVES 6 READY IN 50 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 97p ● 400g Bramley apples,

Selection Blackberries

● ½tsp ground cinnamon ● 225g pack Asda

Crumble Topping

● 50ml French brandy ● 500g carton Asda

Ready to Serve Custard

topping down gently.

4 Bake for 30-35 mins, until the crumble topping turns golden brown.

5 Stir the brandy into the custard and heat according to the pack instructions. Serve the fruit crumble warm with the custard.

Energy

Each 189g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

1,036kJ 6.2g 248kcal Med

12%

9%

3.4g 24.6g 0.04g 17%

Med

27%

1%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 548kJ/131kcal

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peeled, cored and chopped ● 30g light brown soft sugar ● 2 whole star anise ● 2 x 150g packs Grower’s

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

2 Simmer the apples, sugar, star anise and 100ml water in a pan for 10 mins or until softened.

Discard the star anise.

Add the blackberries, stir, remove from the heat and tip into a baking dish.

3 Stir the cinnamon into the crumble topping and scatter over the fruit mixture. Press the

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Orange & ginger syrup sponge puddings

Zingy desserts with sticky golden syrup SERVES 6 READY IN 50 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 32p ● 75g Asda Best for

Baking Cakes, plus extra to grease ● 170g tub Asda Authentic Greek Yogurt ● 120g golden syrup ● 2 large eggs ● 1 large orange, zested and flesh sliced ● ½tsp ground ginger ● 175g self-raising flour

● 1tsp baking powder ● 3tbsp Asda Ginger

Preserve

● 4tbsp single cream,

to serve (optional)

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

Grease 6 individual pudding moulds, line each base with a disc of baking

paper, then put in a deep roasting tin. Fill the kettle and bring to the boil.

2 Beat the Best for Baking Cakes, yogurt, 80g of the syrup, eggs, zest, ginger, flour and baking powder in a large bowl until smooth.

3 Stir the ginger preserve into the remaining syrup and spoon into the moulds; top with an orange slice.

4 Divide the batter between the moulds, leaving a 1cm gap at the top of each one. Tightly cover each pudding with

foil. Pour boiling water into the tin around the moulds, until it’s 3cm up the sides.

5 Bake for 25-30 mins, until the sponges are risen and bounce back to the touch.

Remove from the tin and cool for 10 mins. Run a round-bladed knife around the edge of each pudding, then turn out. Remove the paper from the tops; serve with cream (optional).

Energy

Each 149g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Med

1,496kJ 14.9g 358kcal Med

18%

21%

5.5g 23.8g 0.89g

28%

Med

26%

15%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,004kJ/240kcal

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● 15g unsalted butter ● 1 shallot, finely chopped ● 1 clove garlic, chopped ● 10 slices Extra Special Oak Smoked Dry Cured Pancetta Slices ● 225g cherry tomatoes, crushed ● 6 medium eggs ● 50ml whole milk ● Parsley, chopped ● 30g Asda Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated 1 Heat the butter in a nonstick frying pan over a medium setting. Cook the shallot and garlic for 5 mins or until soft.

Add the pancetta and fry for 4-6 mins until crispy at the edges; remove from the pan.

2 Add the tomatoes to the same pan and cook for 2-3 mins or until soft and bursting.

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4 Return the pancetta mixture to the pan along with the parsley, then stir. Take the pan off the heat and sprinkle over the Parmesan to serve.

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20%

41%

1,648kJ 28.7g 12.1g 394kcal High High

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HOW TO…

Cook per fect mashed potato Food editor Gregor McMaster shows you how to prepare classic mash for bangers, cottage pie, fish cakes and more...

The skill

1 To serve 4-6, wash and peel 1kg Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes, then cut into even-sized chunks.

2 Put in a pan of cold water, bring to the boil and simmer for 12-15 mins until soft, testing with a fork.

3 Drain the potatoes, then set aside to steam dry in the colander for 5 mins.

4 Return the potatoes to the pan and mash thoroughly until smooth.

5 Stir through 75ml warm milk and 50g unsalted butter, then season with freshly ground black pepper.

6 If you’d like a herby mash, add 2tbsp chopped fresh herbs, such as chives or parsley, and stir to combine.

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5

One basket…

meals

Create five delicious meals they’ll love from one basket of shopping – all for £30 or less*

SHOPPING LIST FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

● 4 loose red onions ● 20g pack Grower’s Selection Thyme ● 200g pack Grower’s Selection Green Beans

● 325g pack Grower’s Selection Cherry Tomatoes

● 25g pack Grower’s Selection Chives ● 1 loose lemon ● 1.1kg loose white baking potatoes ● 160g pack Asda Spring Greens ● 175g pack Asda Sliced Leeks ● 2-pack Grower’s Selection Little Gem Lettuce

● 200g pack Asda Pineapple Fingers ● 300g pack Grower’s Selection British Chantenay Carrots

● 60g pack Asda Strong Wild Rocket

BAKERY

● 2 x 2-pack Baker’s Selection Panini Rolls ● 340g Extra Special Sourdough Baguette

CHILLED

● 200g pack Asda Feta ● 1pt Asda Whole Milk ● 500g pack Asda Fresh Egg Tagliatelle ● 300g pack Butcher’s Selection British Chicken Breast Portions

● 400g pack Butcher’s Selection British Reduced Fat 8 Pork Sausages

● 500g Butcher’s Selection British Pork Lean Fillet

FROZEN ● 600g pack Frozen for Freshness Sliced Mixed Peppers JARS, PACKETS & TINS ● 95g jar Asda Easy Garlic ● 210g tin Asda Butter Beans in Water ● 190g jar Asda Reduced Fat Green Pesto ● 326g tin sweetcorn ● 400g tin Smart Price Chopped Tomatoes ● Asda Tasty Taco Kit ● 1 pack Knorr the Vegetable Cube 25% Less Salt ● 250ml bottle Asda Balsamic Vinegar of Modena STORE CUPBOARD

● Rapeseed oil ● Black pepper

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Pork fillet tacos with feta & pineapple p52

Leek, potato & corn chowder with crispy leeks p52

Sausage & cherry tomato ragu with tagliatelle p53

Pesto chicken schnitzel with mash & veg p55

*Makes five meals each serving four people and does not include store-cupboard staples, listed as such in the shopping list. Based on prices at time of going to press; subject to change

Feta, rocket & caramelised red onion toasties p54

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TUESDAY

Leek, potato & corn chowder with crispy leeks

Crunchy golden leeks and sweetcorn bring texture to this warming veggie soup SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 68p

● 4tsp rapeseed oil ● 175g bag sliced leeks ● 326g tin sweetcorn,

drained

● 4 sprigs thyme ● 500g baking potatoes,

peeled and finely diced

● 1 reduced-salt vegetable

stock cube, made up to 300ml ● 500ml whole milk ● 200g Extra Special Sourdough Baguette, torn, to serve

MONDAY

Pork fillet tacos with feta & pineapple

Caramelised pineapple adds a sweet stickiness to this spiced Mexican treat

SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.04

● 1tbsp Asda Easy Garlic ● Juice ½ lemon ● 1 Asda Tasty Taco Kit ● 500g pork lean fillet,

trimmed of fat or sinew

● 1 red onion, cut into

wedges

● 200g pineapple fingers ● 1tsp rapeseed oil ● 400g frozen sliced

peppers

● 2 Little Gem lettuces,

sliced

● 80g feta, crumbled

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

2 Mix the garlic, lemon juice and taco seasoning from the kit to a paste and rub all over the pork fillet.

Put the fillet into a roasting tin and arrange the onion wedges and pineapple fingers around it.

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roast for 15 mins. Stir the onion and pineapple, then add the frozen peppers to the tin. Cook for a further 10-15 mins, or until the pork is cooked through.

Set the tin aside for the pork to rest for 10 mins.

4 Meanwhile, put the taco shells onto a baking tray and heat according to the pack instructions.

5 Slice the pork fillet into 1cm-thick pieces and chop the roasted pineapple.

6 Divide the lettuce, pork, pineapple, onion and peppers between the taco shells. Sprinkle with the crumbled feta and serve with the salsa from the kit in a bowl on the side.

Energy

1 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 432g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

2,042kJ 18.1g 488kcal Med

24%

26%

1 Heat half the oil in a large pan over a medium setting. Reserve a few pieces of leek to serve, and cook the rest for 5-6 mins, until softened. Add the sweetcorn and thyme and cook for 8-10 mins, until starting to caramelise.

Season with black pepper.

2 Add the potatoes and stock, stirring well. Bring to a simmer, add the milk and cook for 18-20 mins, until the potatoes begin to break down.

3 Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan. Separate the reserved leek into rings and fry over a high heat for 1-2 mins, until crispy and golden.

4 Remove the thyme from the soup; divide between 4 bowls. Top with crispy leeks and serve with sourdough.

Energy

28%

Low

14%

29%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 473kJ/113kcal

Each 476g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,633kJ 9.0g 390kcal Low

5.6g 12.5g 1.73g

1 ofyour 5-a-day

20%

13%

3.3g

11.9g 0.90g

17%

13%

Low

15%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 343kJ/82kcal

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WEDNESDAY

Sausage & cherry tomato ragu with tagliatelle

Fresh tomatoes add a sweet and juicy finish to this classic Italian sauce SERVES 4 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE P PRICE PER ER SERVING SERVING £1.12 £1.112

● 2tsp rapesee ed oil ● 8 reduced-fa at sausages ● 1 red onion, chopped ● 1tbsp Asda Easy Garlic ● 4 sprigs thym me ● 200g frozen frozen sliced peppe peppers ers ● 125g cherry tomatoes ● 400g tin cho opped

2 Add the frozen pepperrs, che erry tomatoes and tinn ned tom matoes and bring to a sim mmer. Season with black pep pper and cook over a low hea at for 15-118 miins untiil the sau uce is thick and the ch herry tom matoes have burst. tomatoes Remove the thyme sprig gs. ● 500g ffresh resh egg tagliatelle tagliate elle 3 Cook the pasta accordin ng to ● 2tbsp reduce ed-fat pacck instructions. Drain and green pesto tosss with the sauce to coat.

4 Divide the pasta betwe een 1H Heat eat th the he oill in a llarge arge pan pan. n. 4 plates. Stir the pesto with Squeeze th Squeeze the he sausage meatt a splash of hot water from out off the skins. Fry ffor out or 3-4 4 the e kettle until runny and d mins untill browned, mins browned d, b breaking reakking spo oon over the top to se erve.

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Add dd th the he onion, garl garlic lic 290kcal Med Low Low Low 1 15% 22% 24% 11% 23% and thyme. Cook for 4-5 ofyouur of your reference intake mins until the onion softens. 5-a-daay Typical energy values per 100g: 255kJ/61kcal

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THURSDAY

Feta, rocket & caramelised red onion toasties Peppery leaves make great sandwich partners for sweet red onions and tangy feta

SERVES 4 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.36

● 4tsp rapeseed oil ● 2 red onions, thinly sliced ● 2tsp Asda Easy Garlic ● 3 sprigs thyme ● Splash balsamic vinegar

(optional)

● 4 panini rolls, halved ● 120g feta, crumbled ● 60g wild rocket ● 200g green beans,

halved

● 200g cherry tomatoes,

halved

● 210g tin butter beans

in water, drained and rinsed ● 1tbsp chopped chives ● Juice ½ lemon

1 Heat half the oil in a nonstick frying pan. Cook the onions over a low heat for 10 mins, until softened.

Add the garlic, thyme and balsamic vinegar (if using).

Season with black pepper, then cook for another 10-12 mins, until sticky.

2 Remove the thyme.

Divide the onions between the bases of the rolls and top with the feta. Add the rocket and sandwich with the top of the rolls.

3 Brush each roll with the remaining oil. Heat a frying pan and fry 2 paninis at

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a time for 2-3 mins each side, pressing down with a spatula, until crisp.

4 Cook the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 mins, until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with the tomatoes, butter beans, chives and lemon juice and season with black pepper.

5 Serve each person 1 panini cut in half with a couple of spoonfuls of the bean and tomato salad.

Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 360g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Med

1,898kJ 14.0g 454kcal Med

23%

20%

5.8g

11.9g 1.55g

29%

13%

Low

26%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 527kJ/126kcal

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FRIDAY

Pesto chicken schnitzel with mash & veg

Fresh spring greens and roasted carrots complement the crispy chicken and comforting mash SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.16

Leftover bread from meals served earlier in the week is ideal for making this crispy golden coating – just blitz to crumbs in a blender.

● 300g Butcher’s

Photographs: Stuart Ovenden. Styling: Rob Merrett. Food styling: Cate Dixon

Selection British Chicken Breast Portions ● 4tbsp whole milk ● 120g reduced-fat green pesto ● 140g Extra Special Sourdough Baguette, blitzed into crumbs ● 300g Chantenay carrots ● 1tsp rapeseed oil ● 600g white baking potatoes, peeled and chopped ● 160g spring greens ● 10g chopped chives 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

Line a baking tray with foil.

2 Cut both chicken breasts in half horizontally, sandwich in clingfilm and bash to a thickness of 1cm using a rolling pin or meat mallet.

3 In a shallow bowl, stir together 1tbsp of the milk with the pesto. Put the breadcrumbs into a shallow dish and season with black pepper.

4 Toss the carrots with the rapeseed oil in a roasting tin and cook for 25 mins on the lower shelf of the oven, until beginning to brown.

5 Dip the chicken into the pesto mixture then coat

Now it’s your turn…

in the breadcrumbs. Put the chicken on the prepared baking tray and cook for 20-25 mins, until golden brown and cooked through.

6 Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the potatoes for 15-18 mins, until soft. Drain well.

7 Cook the spring greens according to the pack instructions.

8 Mash the potatoes with the rest of the milk, season with black pepper and stir in the chives.

9 Divide the mash and vegetables between 4 plates and serve with a chicken schnitzel.

Energy

1 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 423g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,752kJ 9.7g 419kcal Low

21%

14%

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WaLL’s with no meat.

None.

Not a sausage.

On the surface our new rolls are classic Wall’s. But bite through the 64 layers of crisp puff pastry and you’ll find something new – either a yummy plant-based or delicious BBQ jackfruit filling. Both are created using our 233 years of experience but without a trace of meat. They’re all new. All plant. And all good.

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ASDAKIDS’

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Recipes for KIDS, by KIDS

This month EDDIE

makes

southern chicken Turn the page to meet et our star mini chef…

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elcome to the second in our Asda Kids’ Kitchen series, which features recipes created for kids, by kids. This month, 12-year-old Eddie showcases his culinary skills with his take on Southern-fried chicken. Already a budding chef, Eddie was keen to whip up this homemade version of his favourite fast-food treat, recreating a dish the whole family can enjoy together. Here, he shares his top tips and even lets us in on what’s at the top of his foodie wish list. Go Eddie!

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Eddie says: ‘I really want to be a chef when I grow up. I started cooking lessons at school about three years ago, making things like lentil curry and spaghetti Bolognese, and really enjoy it.

Mostly, I look online for new recipes to try, such as sushi or a roast dinner, but I also like to come up with my own ideas. I thought it would be cool to make my own version of Southern-fried chicken, but baked. It’s one of my favourites!’

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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

‘

Rolling up the rice into balls is just a bit more interesting than normal rice and it looks better on the plate, too!

‘

INGREDIENTS

200G ASDA BROWN RICE 1 SMALL CARROT, PEELED AND FINELY GRATED 75G RED PEPPER, DICED 75G ASDA FROZEN PEAS 75G ASDA FROZEN SWEETCORN 100G FRESH BREADCRUMBS 1/4TSP DRIED SAGE 1/4TSP GARLIC POWDER 1/4TSP DRIED BASIL 1/2TSP SMOKED PAPRIKA 1/4TSP CHILLI POWDER 2 LARGE EGGS, BEATEN 500G PACK BUTCHER’S SELECTION CHICKEN BREAST MINI FILLETS 150ML ASDA LIGHT MAYONNAISE 50ML ASDA NO ADDED SUGAR AND SALT KETCHUP 1 GENEROUS DASH ASDA WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE 1 DASH TABASCO SAUCE JUICE 1/2 LEMON 1 CLOVE GARLIC, CRUSHED

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EDDIE SAYS…

I’d give today 10/10! I really enjoyed cooking in front of the camera.

Gregor, the food editor, showed me how to use a garlic crusher rather than chop the garlic, which is so much easier. I’ll definitely be asking for this kitchen tool for Christmas!

LET’S COOK!

When using the oven or hob or handling hot food, always ask an adult to help.

Put the rice and 400ml cold water in a pan on the hob. Bring to a simmer.

Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.

Remove the pan from the heat after 25 mins. Stir in the fresh and frozen veg. Cook for 5 mins, drain and cool slightly.

Mix the breadcrumbs with the herbs and spices, then put on a saucer. Put the beaten eggs into another saucer.

Dip one piece of chicken at a time in the eggs, then in the crumbs to coat. Arrange on the lined sheet then bake for 25 mins, until cooked through.

Divide the rice mixture into 12, and roll into balls.

For the sauce, mix together the rest of the ingredients.

Transfer to a small pot.

Serve the chicken with the rice balls and the sauce.

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Energy

Each 476g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,569kJ 17.1g 614kcal Med

31%

24%

Salt

2.4g

7.1g

1.29g

12%

8%

22%

Low

Low

Low

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

Watch…

Eddie and his brother Lucas make Southern chicken @ASDA on IGTV and Pinterest

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CALLING ALL STAR COOKS!

D

oes your child love to cook?

If so, 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 got what it takes, we want to hear from you. Get in touch today (see details 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 in Asda Good Living magazine and onAsdagoodliving.co.uk 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 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. Entries must be made by the parent/legal guardian of the child.

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Photographs: Andrew Burton, Terry Benson. Illustrations: Getty Images. Styling: Hannah Wilkinson, Morag Farquhar. Food styling: Lottie Covell, Lorna Brash. Hair: Sammy Jackson @ Jackie Gibbs

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

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Extra Special 6 Three Chilli Pork Sausages, £2.25 (400g; 56p/100g) or 2 for £4

Extra Special 6 Welsh Cheddar & Smoked Bacon Sausages, £2.25 (400g; 56p/100g) or 2 for £4

Extra Special 6 Bacon & Maple Syrup Sausages, £2.25 (400g; 56p/100g) or 2 for £4

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onfire Night calls for hot, hearty food bursting with flavour, so celebrate with sausages from our tasty Extra Special range. Prepared with tender British pork, our quality selection has something to suit all tastebuds, including fiery chilli bangers and sticky maple and smoked bacon.

Plus, all our Extra Special sausages are gluten free.

Pick your favourite, then tuck in while you watch the fireworks…

FOOD

INSTA-STAR AND AUTHOR MIGUEL BARCLAY BRINGS S * US TASTY RECIPES – FOR £1 OR LESS PER SERVING

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Sloppy Giuseppe

A simple, wonderfully hearty dish of meatballs with melted mozzarella and fresh green pepper in a herby tomato sauce SERVES 1 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 89p

● 75g lean beef mince ● ¼ red onion, diced ● ¼ green pepper, diced ● 200g passata ● ¼ ball mozzarella,

torn into chunks

● 1tsp dried oregano

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STORE CUPBOARD ● Olive oil

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

2 Season the mince with black pepper and roll it into 6-8 balls. Heat a glug of olive oil in a frying pan (ovenproof, if you have one) and cook the meatballs over a medium heat for 5 mins.

3 When the beef starts to brown, add the onion and green pepper, then fry for 5 mins or until the onion starts to colour. Remove th the he pan from the heat. (If you’re not using an ovenproof pan, transfer the contents to an ovenproof dish.)

4 Tip the passata and the mozzarella into the pan (or dish). Season with black blacck pepper and sprinkle over the oregano. Cook in the

oven for about 15 mins until the mozzarella has melted, then serve.

Energy

Each 390g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,322kJ 16.4g 6.6g 316kcal Med High

16%

23%

33%

Salt

13.7g 0.66g Low

15%

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Low

11%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 339kJ/81kcal

*Price per serving shown does not include the cost of store-cupboard staples, listed as such in the ingredients

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WELCOME TO

HALLOWEEN From fang-tastic food to spine-chilling looks for little monsters, you’ll find hordes of ghoulish goodies the whole family will love…

Ghostly brownie bites, p68

Pinspired?

For loads more spooktacular Halloween ideas, visit Asda on Pinterest

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FEAST IN A FLASH No bake and oh-so-easy to make, these spooktacular Halloween treats can be magicked up in minutes…

Biscuit monsters These choccy horror cookie sandwiches look as good as they taste! ● Asda Cookies & Cream Biscuits ● Asda ’Orrible Orange Halloween Icing ● Asda Halloween Green, Orange & Black Strands ● Asda Purple Pearls Sprinkles ● Cake Décor Edible Eyes 1 Separate the biscuits into halves; scrape out the filling.

2 Sandwich 2 biscuit rounds together with a blob of icing.

3 Roll the edges of each filled biscuit in both types of sprinkles. Finish each monster with 2 edible eyes.

Create these monster treats in less than 15 mins!

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Unlucky black cat doughnuts

‘Do-nut’ be a scaredy cat! These black iced doughnut treats are so easy to decorate ● Asda Ready to Roll Black Icing ● Asda Ring Donuts ● Baker’s Selection Mini Ring Donuts ● Asda Writing Icing ● Pink sprinkles ● Cake Décor Edible Eyes 1 Chop the icing into small pieces. Reserve a small amount and put the rest in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water.

2 Heat in the microwave, stirring every 20 secs until melted and smooth.

3 Take a selection of the donuts and dip half of each one into the black glaze. Put on a wire rack over a baking tray to set.

4 Draw whiskers onto each one using the writing icing. Attach a pink sprinkle for the nose and 2 edible eyes. Roll the reserved black icing into ears and stick in place with writing icing.

It’s easy to make a shiny glaze with icing using your microwave

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Chocolate bat cakes ● ● ● ● ● ●

Asda Chocolate Flavour Frosting Asda Fairy Cakes Asda Cookies & Cream Biscuits Jelly sweets Cake Décor Edible Eyes Fangs from Cake Décor Crazy Faces ● Red-coloured jam 1 Spread a little of the frosting over the top of each fairy cake.

2 Separate the cookies into halves until you have one round for each cake. Scrape out the cream filling.

Carefully cut each biscuit round into 2 equal semicircles.

3 Top each of the cupcakes with 2 biscuit semicircles (overlapping the edges like wings), 2 jelly sweet halves for ears, 2 eyes and 2 fangs.

4 For the blood, dab a little red jam on the fangs before serving.

Perfect to make ahead – keep in the fridge until party time

Ghostly brownie bites

These grisly ghouls are a winning combination of marshmallow and mini chocolate brownies ● Asda White Piping Icing ● Asda Skull Mallows ● Baker’s Selection Mini Brownie Bites

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1 Use a dot of the icing to stick a mallow on top of each brownie.

2 Surround the base of each mallow with more white icing so it flows down the sides of the brownie.

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Sink your teeth into these fang-tastic frosted ‘bad’ fairy cakes with spooky biscuit wings

SCARES IN STORE!

No time to conjure up homemade party treats? Add these tasty little terror-bites to your trolley next time you do your big shop‌

Asda Halloween Cupcake Platter*, ÂŁ3.50 (9-pack; 39p each)

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Asda Free From Halloween Pumpkin Lolly, £1 each (35g; £2.86/100g)

Asda Pumpkin Mallows; Asda Skull Mallows, £2 each (120g; £1.67/100g)

Asda Filled Brain Jellies, 90p (150g; 60p/100g)

Photograph: Jonathan Kennedy.

Styling: Davina Perkins. Food styling: Matthew Ford

Asda Halloween Eye Cupcakes*, £1 (2-pack; 50p each)

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BEASTLY BAKE What a treat! Bake Off’s Briony brings one reader’s truly wicked Halloween cake design to life. Mwah-ha-ha…

Briony BAKES

E Briony with our winner Lucy Lovell

arlier this year, Good Living magazine invited readers to enter our Halloween Cake Competition. Designs flooded in and the judges, Briony May and Good Living food editor Gregor McMaster, were impressed by the high standards of creativity.

‘There were so many fun and imaginative entries,’ says

Briony. ‘However, it was Lucy Lovell’s super-spooky cake that really caught our eye. It’s colourful and quirky, and it’s just the right level of gruesome for Halloween, too. The green chocolate ganache goo and jelly eyeballs look horribly slimy, but actually, the cake tastes really delicious!’

Turn over to find out how to bake and decorate it for your own celebration…

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Pumpkin gloop soup cake

SERVES 50 READY IN 2 HRS, PLUS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING 31p

FOR THE CAKE ● 600g Asda Best for Baking Cakes, plus extra for greasing ● 600g caster sugar ● 600g self-raising flour ● 2tsp baking powder ● 10 medium eggs ● 3tbsp whole milk TO DECORATE ● 2 x 400g packs Asda Vanilla Flavour Frosting ● 1.5kg Asda Ready to Roll White Icing ● 2 x 15ml packs Dr. Oetker Extra Strong Food Colour Gel in Orange ● Cornflour, for dusting ● 100g pack Asda White Chocolate Chips ● 50ml double cream ● 15ml packs Dr. Oetker Extra Strong Food Colour Gel in Green and Violet ● 5 x Asda Ice Cream Choc Sticks

● 20g teeth sweets, from

Asda Teeth & Lips pack

● 50g Asda Gory Gummy

Eyeballs sweets

● 5g Cake Décor

Edible Eyes

● 4 Asda Halloween

Pumpkin Mallows

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Grease 2 x 21cm springform cake tins or 2 x 2L Pyrex bowls and line with baking paper.

2 Beat the Best for Baking Cakes with an electric whisk until fluffy and pale. Whisk in the caster sugar. Beat in the eggs and milk a little at a time until combined.

3 Sift the flour and baking powder into another bowl.

Slowly mix in half the eggs with a wooden spoon until combined. Stir in the rest.

4 Divide the cake mixture between the 2 tins and

level the tops. Bake in the middle of the oven for 35-40 mins until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

5 Cool the cakes in the tins for 10 mins. Transfer to a wire rack, remove the paper and cool completely.

Chill for 2 hrs in an airtight container in the fridge.

6 Place the first sponge on a cake board, spread the top with frosting, and put

the second sponge on top.

7 Trim the stacked cakes as necessary to get a pumpkin shape (see Briony Says… on p76). Spread all over with frosting and smooth with a palette knife. Chill in the fridge for 30 mins.

8 Reserve 200g of the white icing. Knead the rest to soften, then add the orange gel colour.

Knead until you get a uniform colour. Dust with

STEP BY STEP: HOW TO COVER YOUR PUMPKIN CAKE

1

When rolling out the icing, make sure your work surface and rolling pin are liberally dusted with cornflour or icing sugar to avoid any sticking.

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2

Gently lift the icing ‘pancake’ using your rolling pin – or your hands – and drape it very carefully over the top of your cake.

3

Use your fingers to smooth the icing over the top of the cake and down the sides. Push out any creases or bubbles and work gently into the carved wedges.

4

When covered, trim off the excess icing with a knife. Don’t cut too close to the cake – leave about 1cm to push underneath the base for a neat finish.

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cornflour and roll out into a 5mm-thick circle large enough to cover the cake.

9 Take the cake from the fridge and drape the icing over it – follow our step-by-step guide to perfect icing (below left).

10 Once covered with the icing, gently press the base of a glass into the top of the cake to create a small well.

11 For the ganache goo, put the white chocolate chips and cream in a small glass bowl. Microwave in 30-sec bursts, stirring well each time, until melted and smoothly combined.

12 Add 1tsp of the green gel colour and mix to a uniform green shade. Pour into the well on top of the cake and use a teaspoon to drip more goo down the sides.

13 Halve the choc sticks and use to create the ‘firewood’ around the base.

14 Knead the remaining icing with 3 drops of the violet gel colour. Reserve a little, then divide the rest into 2 pieces and roll into tentacle shapes. Roll the reserved icing into tiny balls, stick on the tentacles with a dab of water then press the blunt end of a wooden skewer into the centres to create suckers.

15 Decorate the cake with the tentacles, teeth and eyeball sweets, and edible eyes. Finish with the mallow pumpkins at the base.

Energy

Each 90g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Med

1,529kJ 16.5g 365kcal High

18%

24%

6.4g 38.8g 0.41g 32%

High

43%

7%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,699kJ/406kcal

Watch Briony and Lucy make their cake on @Asda IGTV

BRIONY’S TOP TIPS cracking up!

‘Don’t stress about getting the orange icing super-smooth, as wrinkles and cracks will give it that authentic pumpkin look!

The most important thing is to enjoy making it.’ sweet talk ‘We used a variety of scary sweets to decorate the cake, but you don’t have to use the same combination.

Make the recipe your own and have fun experimenting with different gruesome finishing touches.’

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MEET THE WINNER!

BRIONY SAYS…

‘Turning Lucy’s fabulous design into a cake was more straightforward than the spooky detailing suggests. The first thing to focus on was getting the pumpkin shape – this sponge recipe is my go-to for novelty cakes because it holds well.

Bake in two springform tins, cool and chill, sandwich, then trim to shape. Or, if you have two 2L Pyrex bowls, bake the cakes in those, then sandwich together base-to-base into a ball shape. Carve small wedges out down the sides to get the same look as a pumpkin, then ice and decorate.’

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Photographs: Stuart Ovenden. Styling: Luis Peral. Additional food styling: Lorna Brash

Lucy Lovell, 32, from Dorset, shares the inspiration behind her design…

‘I love baking and have been making cakes since I was little.

My nan and mum were great teachers! I really like cake decorating, so this was a chance to be creative. I wanted to design something instantly recognisable as Halloween, so a pumpkin cauldron felt perfect. This cake is great for beginners because you can hide a mistake with an extra bit of gloop! I’m a massive Bake Off fan, so meeting Briony was very surreal. She really did my cake justice. It’s exactly how I imagined it. It’s amazing!’

ANYTHING FROM THE TROLLEY?

With creepy cocktails to shake and stir, plus bewitching beers and wicked wines, raise a glass to our scarily good drinks selection this Halloween Apple & blackberry smash

Photograph: Jonathan Kennedy.

Styling: Davina Perkins. Food styling: Matthew Ford

Use the back of a fork to crush 4 blackberries in the bottom of a tumbler.

Add a handful of ice and pour over juice ½ lemon and 50ml Jim Beam Apple Bourbon. Top with soda water and garnish with extra blackberries and a sprig of thyme.

Jim Beam Apple Bourbon, £14* (70cl; £20/L)

Evil appletini

Put 25ml Sourz Apple, 25ml vanilla vodka and 50ml Asda Diet Lemonade into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an apple slice.

Sourz Apple, was £11, now £7.50 (70cl; £10.71/L)

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TOP TIPPLES

Espresso martini

19 Crimes Red Wine, was £9, now £7 (75cl)

Put 25ml Grant’s Triple Wood Blended Scotch Whisky, 30ml espresso and 50ml Tia Maria into a cocktail shaker with ice.

Shake well and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with coffee beans to serve.

Grant’s Triple Wood Blended Scotch Whisky, £16 (1L)

If beer is your party go-to, check out our classic pilsners or try a pale ale with a pop of tangy orange. Or if cider is your poison, go fruity with a burst of blackcurrants and blackberries.

Carlsberg Danish Pilsner Snap Pack, £4.50 (6 x 330ml; £2.27/L)

Brooklyn Naranjito Orange Pale Ale Can, £1.80 each (355ml; £5.07/L) or 4 for £6

Dead good zinger

Put a handful of ice in a hiball glass, then pour over 50ml Dead Man’s Fingers Spiced Rum and 40ml mango juice. Add 60ml ginger beer, stir well, then garnish with a wedge of lime to serve.

Dead Man’s Finger Spiced Rum, £18** (70cl; £25.71/L)

Kopparberg Black, £5.50 (4 x 440ml; £3.13/L)

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FIENDISH FEAST

film of the month

‘I suggested celebrating Halloween by eating a selection of fiendish bites such as snails and frogs’ legs. Weirdly, my two weren’t so keen! Luckily, this pumpkin-shaped pizza is a great fright-night bite.’

Asda Halloween Cheese Meltdown Pizza, £3 (364g; 82p/100g). Asda Halloween Pepperoni Feast Pizza, £3 (383g; 78p/100g)

The Addams Family ‘The funny yet frighteningly dysfunctional family is getting another reboot, this time as a CGI animation, making it the perfect child-friendly flick for a Halloween night at the cinema. This latest adventure sees Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley and Uncle Fester move to New Jersey where residents – especially a sly reality TV host – take against them. Among those providing voices are Charlize Theron and Chloë Grace Moretz, although the must-hear is Snoop Dogg as Cousin Itt. Will get the kids giggling.’

Release date 25 October

SLIME TIME SWEET SNACK ‘With chocolate streaks and a zingy orange centre, little (and big) monsters will love these muffins.’

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‘Trick or treat, tangy or sweet? These fluffy treats are oozing with sticky, fruity fillings – tangy apple or sweet cherry!

Just the ticket for the spookiest night of the year.’

Asda Halloween Donuts, 69p (4-pack; 18p each)

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Photographs: Paul Mitchell, Clare Winfield, Lucky If Sharp. Prop styling: Julie Patmore, Davina Perkins, Alamy. Fashion styling: Vicki Hillman. Hair and make-up: Natacha Schmitt. Food styling: Matthew Ford

Workflow director Rob Buxton and his children Lily, 11, and Jacob, eight, get into the spirit of things…

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the dvdS to watch HORROR

Midsommar, £10 ‘When Dani (rising star Florence Pugh) heads to Sweden, a summer festival takes a sinister turn. Plus, there’s a bear in a cage, so assume things are going to get messy…

One to watch when the kids are tucked up.’

Release date 28 October

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THE ULTIMATE HALLOWEEN PLAYLISTS ‘This year, thanks to Asda’s specially curated Spotify playlists*, I can concentrate more on carving the pumpkin and less on organising the music. However old your kids, one of these three ghoulishly good soundtracks is bound to become the backdrop to their Halloween fun.’

FOR YOUR MINI MONSTERS

FOR YOUR LITTLE PUMPKINS

FOR YOUR TERRIFYING TWEENS

Suitable for babies and very young children, this playlist features a range of toddler tunes such as a seasonal take on Baby Shark and nursery rhyme fave Itsy Bitsy Spider.

Get them ready for trick or treating with a playlist for kids aged four to seven.

Enjoy child-friendly versions of Ghostbusters and I Want Candy, plus the Glee cast’s take on Time Warp.

If your seven to 10-year-olds want a house party, this playlist is full of pop, from Little Mix’s Black Magic and Rihanna’s Disturbia to Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell.

book of the month

Christopher Pumpkin,

by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, £4** ‘Rhyming books always went down a treat when Lily and Jacob were younger, and this Halloween-themed version is just as delightful.

Magicked to life by a witch, Christopher Pumpkin is more into baking fairy cakes than brewing scary potions. So, when he discovers he has to frighten guests at a spooky party, he sets out blazing his own trail. A fun and scare-free read-aloud tale.’

*The Spotify playlists are available until 4 November 2019. A Spotify account is required to listen to the playlists. If the user does not have an existing Spotify account, a free account is available via the Spotify registration process. Release dates correct at time of print but subject to change. Midsommar © 2019 A24 FILMS LLC. **A 10% donation will be made to BBC Children in Need

Men in Black: International, £10 ‘Alas, Smith and Jones may not be back as J and K in this fourth instalment of the sci-fi comedy franchise, but you will find Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson as H and M. Expect them to be well dressed. For over-12s.’

Release date 21 October

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Godzilla: King of the Monsters, £10 ‘There’s no better time of year for a monster movie and this latest instalment of the Godzilla franchise, featuring Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, has them by the bucket-load. Suitable for kids over 12.’

Release date 14 October

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NO -CARVE PUMPKINS! Pick a pumpkin, then add paint and spooky decorations for the ultimate doorstep display

SPIN A WEB YOU WILL NEED ● Paintbrush ● White acrylic paint ● Gold paint ● Fake spiders ● Black wool ● Dressmakers’ pins ● Glue HOW TO DECORATE 1 Wipe down the pumpkin and dry with a tea towel.

2 Brush white paint all over the pumpkin, including the stalk. If more than one coat is needed, allow to dry between coats.

SEQUIN STRIPES YOU WILL NEED ● Paintbrush ● White acrylic paint ● PVA glue ● Gold glitter (or metallic gold paint) ● Black paint ● Black sequins HOW TO DECORATE 1 Wipe down the pumpkin then paint it white all over, as before.

2 Mix equal amounts of PVA glue and glitter, then paint onto the stalk with a clean brush. Dab on more gold glitter to cover, pressing into place in a thick layer.

(Alternatively, paint the stalk metallic gold.)

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on the pumpkin as a guide, paint every other segment with the black paint – allow to dry between coats if you need more than one for a deep black colour.

Allow to dry completely.

4 Paint each black segment with PVA glue (it will dry clear) then sprinkle handfuls of the sequins over it.

Don’t worry about being too precise as any overlap will add to the sparkly cascading effect. Allow the glue to dry, then add to your display.

3 Clean the brush; paint the stalk and the spiders gold.

4 Starting at the base of the pumpkin, pin the end of the wool in place. Wind it around the pumpkin vertically, so it sits in each of the grooves; secure with pins if needed.

5 Wrap more wool around the pumpkin for a web effect, pinning in place when you change direction.

6 Glue on the gold spiders for a glittery, creepy finish.

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Find the templates for our bat and BOO! designs at ASDA.GL/ pumpkin template

LET’S GO BATTY YOU WILL NEED ● Paintbrush ● White paint ● Bat template (see details, left) ● Scissors ● Thin black card ● Pencil ● PVA glue HOW TO DECORATE 1 Wipe down and dry the pumpkin, then paint it white all over, as before.

2 Meanwhile, print out the bat template on plain paper and cut it out carefully.

3 Place the template on

the black card and draw around it with the pencil.

Repeat until you have about 20 black bat shapes, then cut them out.

4 Fold the wings so they stick up at a slight angle on each side, then arrange the bats on the front of the pumpkin in a group, sticking them in place with dabs of PVA glue. Allow to dry before putting on display.

Photographs: Jonathan Kennedy. Styling: Christine Leech

BOO! GRAFFITI YOU WILL NEED ● Black acrylic paint ● Paintbrush ● ‘BOO!’ template (see details above) ● Sharp scissors or craft knife ● Sticky-backed plastic ● White acrylic paint ● Small sponge HOW TO DECORATE 1 Wipe down the pumpkin and allow to dry.

2 Brush black paint all over the pumpkin. Allow to dry between coats, then dry completely.

3 Meanwhile, print out the

‘BOO!’ template and cut out the individual letters.

Place one at a time onto the front, shiny side of the sticky-backed plastic and cut out to create stencils.

4 Peel the backing off the ‘B’ and stick it on the top half of the pumpkin.

Smooth down to make sure it’s firmly stuck in place and moulded to the curves, with no gaps. Repeat with the remaining letters.

5 Pour white paint on an old plate and dip the sponge in it. Starting with the stalk,

dab it over the top half of the pumpkin, working down to just below the letters. Allow the paint to dry completely.

6 Carefully peel away the plastic to reveal the ‘BOO!’, then it’s ready to scare!

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HALLOWEEN MUST-HAVES We’ve got everything you need to make it your best – and scariest – fright night ever!

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Add mystery and sparkle with this hooded cape – just drape and go.

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Pile on the scares with a skeleton shirt teamed with black jeans and skull face paint.

Shirt, S-XXXL, £10

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Bones to pick – dress up your look with skeleton jewellery and accessories.

Skeleton necklace, £5; hairslides, £4 each (2-pack); gloves, £3

Jeepers peepers!

Rock a chic eye mask.

Iridescent eye mask, £3; Red eye mask, £3; Skeleton mask with embellished outline, £4

Keep it simple and spooky with this pumpkin tee.

T-shirt, S-XXXXL, £4

Slogan slides were the style stars of the summer, and they’re perfect for Halloween, too.

Hairband, £5; hairslides, £4 (4-pack)

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Light up the night with these glow-in-the-dark masks.

Red, Unicorn and Frankenstein glowstick eye masks, £1 each

Add a finishing touch to your Halloween hairstyle with these fun bobbles.

Pom pom bobbles, £4 (2-pack)

Keep little horrors cosy in cute skeleton PJs. Pink skeleton pyjamas, 18mths-12yrs and white skeleton pyjamas, 18mths-10yrs, from £6 each 88 | ASDA.COM

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Baby spooks = maximum cuteness in this sweet slogan tee.

T-shirt*, 0-12mths, £2

Decorate your pumpkins with these packs of spooky pins – no carving required.

Pumpkin push ins, £1 each

Kids can stash sweets in these character bags.

Hands off!

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Create an eerie atmosphere with this neon-pink light.

Bat light, £8

Gorgeously gothic party tableware for your beastly buffet.

Paper cups, bowls and plates, £1 each (10-pack); napkins, £1 (20-pack)

Celebrate the witching hour with super-slick skull drinkware.

Iridescent plastic glass, £1; Iridescent plastic mug, £1.50; Iridescent plastic pitcher, £4

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Style your spooky spread around a skull centrepiece.

Iridescent skull, £8; Black velvet skull, £3

Give family and friends musical scares with these singing jack o’lantern lights.

Singing pumpkin lights, £8

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AS

CANDY

Who can resist dressing little ones up for Halloween? Get super-cute tots ready to rock in gorgeous costumes from George…

C O U N T RY PUMPKIN

Your little bundle will be king of the patch in this colourful onesie and hat.

Pumpkin outfit*, 0-18mths, £7

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FUNNY BONES

This skeleton tutu outfit makes a truly wicked party costume for your tiny dancer.

Day of the Dead outfit**, 0-24mths, £8

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SAY BOO!

Complete with stripy leggings and matching tutu, ghostly goings on have never been cuter!

Ghost outfit*, 0-24mths, ÂŁ7

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BOY WIZARD

They’re sure to have a magical time in these mini wizard robes…

Harry Potter outfit*, 0-18mths, £8

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Share your spooky cuties with us!

Post a photo on Instagram of your little one dressed up for Halloween – tag #Asda

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GHOUL SQUAD

Dress your little terrors for trick or treating success with Halloween outfits from George

Don’t care to scare? Try this magical look. Unicorn tutu and headband, 5-12yrs, from £5; unicorn tee, 4-14yrs, from £6

Photographs: Paul Mitchell. Prop styling: Davina Perkins. Fashion styling: Vicki Hillman. Hair and make-up: Natacha Schmitt

All of our Halloween costumes are tested to meet the required legal safety standard.

Our children’s dress-up garments, as labelled, have also undergone additional testing for flammability.

Please stay safe this Halloween and avoid naked flames.

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Who says kids should have all the fun? Get into the spirit with this spine-chilling shirt.

Skeleton-print shirt, S-XXXL, £10

Created your very own gruesome get-ups? Share pictures of your spooky squad’s trick-or-treat outfits on Instagram by tagging #Asda

Spook it up in ghastly green!

Slime Zombie costume, 5-12yrs, from £12

Frankenstein’s monster is on the loose, hunting for tasty Halloween treats!

Frankie costume, 1-4yrs, from £9

This dazzlingly colourful look, inspired

by Mexico’s Day of the Dead festival, comes complete with a skull mask.

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DEAD EASY HALLOWEEN EYES Create thrilling, chilling party looks in a blink, using make-up bag basics plus a few fun extras…

Words: Harriette Casey. Photographs: Paul Mitchell

SPIDERWEB 1 Use the black shade from the George Eye Shadow Eye Pigment Palette in Smoky, was £6, now £5, over your entire eyelid and to line under your eyes.

2 Lightly trace a spiderweb under your eye with a black eyeliner crayon. Draw lines down onto your nose and cheek, to form the ‘ribs’.

3 Connect with curved lines, then go over the web with Collection Fast Stroke Eyeliner in Black, was £2.95, now £2.48. Finish with Maybelline Push Up Drama Mascara in Very Black, was £8, now £4.

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VAMPIRE 1 Blend the black shade from the George Eye Shadow Eye Pigment Palette in Smoky over your upper lids and lightly under lower lashes.

2 Line upper and lower waterlines with Max Factor Colour Elixir Lip Liner in 10 Red Poppy, £4.95.

3 Underline eyes with Collection Lasting Colour Lipstick in Red

Carpet, was £2.98, now £2.48, then layer on Rimmel London Exaggerate Full Colour Lip Liner in Red Diva, £3.95, for a bloodied look. Finish with black mascara and Eylure Fluttery Light Eyelashes, was £7.75, now £5.15.

Words: Harriette Casey. Photographs: Paul Mitchell, Lucky If Sharp. Make-up: Roisin Donaghy @joygoodman.com, Zoe Newlove

BATWING 1 Apply white eyeshadow to your eyelids and up to your brow.

2 Use George Big Flirt Felt Eyeliner, was £3, now £2, to line your upper and lower eyelids.

3 Now draw a line curving outwards and upwards from the middle of your top eyelid towards the brow bone to form the top of your bat wing.

4 Curve the line back round down the browbone to form small wing shapes,

finishing back at the corner of your eye.

5 Fill in the bat outline with the eyeliner and finish with black mascara and Eylure Dramatic Eyelashes, was £5.25, now £3.50.

SMOKY WITCH 1 Smudge the purple shade from the Maybelline Graffiti Eye Shadow Palette, £9, over upper and lower eyelids, and along the brows to fill in and add colour.

2 Blend the black shadow into the socket creases for a smoky effect.

3 Use a finger to press the glitter purple from George Glam Eyes 7 Shade Eye Palette in Amethyst, £5, onto the upper eyelids and

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the inner corners of your eyes.

4 Line all waterlines with L’Oréal Infalliable Gel Crayon Waterproof Eyeliner in 01 Back to Black, was £4.95, now £3.95, then finish with black mascara.

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MIRROR MIRROR...

Scarily simple Halloween looks to get you through this year’s most fearsome parties

Perfect for framing those killer smoky eyes.

Smiffys Lace Stickers, £2

EVIL LOOKS

Wicked make-up and effects Want a glamorously gruesome effect? These handy make-up kits have everything you need to create the complete look, from face paint and brushes to vampire fangs, fake blood, stick-on jewels and scary face stickers.

Frightfully good!

Get your teeth into this kit, with fake fangs.

Smiffys Make-up FX Vampire Kit, £3

Dare to dazzle with this skeleton set. Smiffys Make-up FX Jewelled Skeleton Kit, £3

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TALON SHOW Transform your look in double-quick time with easy-to-apply spooky nails.

Choose from a blood-drip finish or velvety witches’ talons – definitely something to get your claws into!

Spookily soft touch.

Smiffys Make-up FX Black Velvet Nails, £3

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Grisly eye and neck stickers have added sparkle for a drop-dead gorgeous finish.

Smiffys Blood Drip Stickers, £2

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Blood-curdling nail art. Smiffys Make-up FX Glitter Blood Nails, £3

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Ask the experts Each month, our panel answers your burning questions

HOMES

Smart

Living

Verity Mann of the Good Housekeeping Institute has ideas for changing to eco-friendly products

MONEY

Ricky Willis, the thrifty dad blogger behind skintdad.co.uk helps with money-savvy shopping tips

PARENTING

Zena Goldman, mum of three and founder of zenas-suitcase.co.uk, on the nappy challenges of a growing baby

QUICK HACK

‘HOW CAN I… reduce paper waste?’

This month’s big question

HOMES

ASK Verity…

● Contact your bank, phone and

‘How can I change my daily personal care routine so that it’s more environmentally friendly?’

● Use cloth napkins and avoid serving food on paper plates when entertaining, and if you’re nursing a cold, go for an old-fashioned handkerchief instead of tissues.

Simple swaps There are plenty of easy switches you can do to make your daily routine more eco-friendly. Swap disposable razors in favour of a safety razor, change your regular face wipes for a cleanser used with old-school reusable flannels, and opt for a traditional bar of soap instead of liquid soap in a plastic dispenser.

energy providers and request online statements or bills instead of paperwork by post. There should be an easy option if you register online or give them a call.

● Wrap presents in unwanted magazines, newspapers and pretty fabrics to help save money and the environment.

Positive change Sanitary products have an impact on landfill. A menstrual cup, such as Hey Girls Menstrual Cup Large, £8.95, is reusable, plastic-free, less wasteful and cheaper than getting rid of a week’s worth of sanitary pads and tampons each month. Plus, Hey Girls’ Buy One Give One initiative means that for every cup bought, they will donate one to a woman suffering from period poverty*.

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MONEY

PARENTING

Ask ricky...

ASK zena...

‘Now my baby is on the move, how can I stop and deal with nappy leaks?’

‘How can I save money on groceries?’

Use what you have It’s easy to buy the same things every week on autopilot, so get creative with what’s already in the cupboards and you’ll be amazed how tasty a ‘use it up’ meal can be...

Look for a flexi fit Finding the right nappy is about absorbency and fit.

Babies produce more wee as they get older, so you’ll need extra protection to prevent leaks. Asda Little Angels Comfort & Protect Size 4 Nappies*, £4.75 (84-pack; 5.7p each),

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‘I always get awful colds during the autumn months.

Any tips to help keep them at bay?’

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feature secure flexi-fit with elasticated back and leg cuffs to help prevent leaks, plus super-absorbent gel beads and a colour-coded waistband to let you know when it’s time for your little one to move up a size.

Be prepared If you’re out and about when your tot gets a Keep it clean Cold germs from coughs and sneezes can live on surfaces for 24 hours, so the best way to avoid them is to wash your hands often with warm water and soap.

Get the right remedy If a cold does strike, keeping warm, resting and drinking plenty of water will help you to recover more quickly, and you can ease discomfort with cough and cold remedies.

nappy leak, you’re going to need a change of baby clothes – and the last thing you need to discover is that you didn’t restock the change bag after the last little accident! So, if you do just one thing to prep for almost any eventuality, always check you’ve refilled the bag before you leave the house.

Speak to your local Asda Pharmacist about which medicines might work best for your symptoms.

No more flu If you’re worried about winter flu, book a flu jab at an Asda Pharmacy at a time to suit your schedule. It’s available free on the NHS to eligible customers** – or, if you don’t qualify, you can get it for £7. For more details, speak to an Asda Pharmacy colleague.

Go own-brand Swap branded products for own-label items. Chances are, you’ll find a lot are quite similar and much cheaper.

Shop online If you buy groceries online with Asda, a Delivery Pass could save you up to £101 a year. Choose between an Anytime or a Midweek pass, from just £2 a month. The benefits?

You can bulk-book a slot for as many weeks as you need, you get first dibs on our Christmas slots and, if your pass doesn’t save you money, we’ll give you the difference back!

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Photographs: Alamy, Getty Images

Weigh your little one As babies grow, it’s easy to get caught out using the wrong size of nappy – so check their weight regularly.

NEW

FORMULA REMOVES BOBBLES

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go for gold

Styyle

D a n ce ’ t i l d aw n i n m u s t- h ave m et a l l i c stiletto sandals from George

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arty season has landed and we’ve fallen head over heels for the ultimate in barely-there strappy stilettos. The precious-metal gleam adds a touch of glamour to any look. Whether you match with sleek polished toenails or chic sparkly socks, this super-shine style will take your partywear to new heights.

Words: Rebecca Shepherd. Photograph: Louisa Parry

Sandals*, 3-9, £19

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Glamour to go!

E v e r y w a r d r o b e n e e d s s o m e p a r t y - r e a d y f i v e - s t a r g l i t z a n d g l a m . Ta k e y o u r inspiration from these celebs and nail these style tips all season long…

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MAKE IT METALLIC

Forget those ‘I-have-nothing-to-wear’ woes – this embellished, attention-demanding top has landed.

Pair it with a faux leather skirt and add tights if the weather is cold. Alternatively, keep it simple with black trousers. To load up on texture, team with a quilted bag, dazzling diamanté and silver stilettos. Or, if sky-high heels aren’t your thing, chunky boots or fancy flats. With this look, more is definitely more…

Mighty metallics are back and making a big statement: think glamour and pleats galore. For a fun office look, wear these glitzy trousers with a longline blazer (find our pick overleaf).

After dark, switch to a dressy white shirt then put your best foot forward in pointy-toed ankle boots. Finish with gold hoops. Smokin’!

The statement top Top†, 8-24, £14

The party trousers Trousers†, 8-24, £16 Necklace*†, £8.50

Party smart – TV star Emma Willis teams her fringed top with straight-leg trousers

Skirt†, 8-20, £14 Sandals**†, 3-9, £19

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Bag†, £14

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SOLD ON SEQUINS Earrings*†, £5 (3-pack)

Party season gives you an excuse to overload on sequins, so sparkle like a star in the latest update on the LBD, the LGD (long gold dress). Let the frock do the talking with black heels and minimal jewellery, plus a faux-fur jacket draped over your shoulders for a luxe take on wrapping up warm.

Or, to really get into the party spirit, go tonal and team with accessories in different shades of the same colour. Golden hour is here!

The hero dress

Dress†, 8-24, £25

Blouse†, 8-20, £14

Earrings*†, £5 (3-pack)

Time to shine – Love Island star Kaz Crossley goes all out in on-trend matching metallics

Sandals**†, 3-9, £19

Superstar quality – singer Dua Lipa maxes the glamour in a gold maxi dress covered in beads and sequins

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Words: Rebecca Shepherd. Photographs: Getty Images

Ankle boots**†, 3-9, £19

Jacket†, XS-XL, £30

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3 ways to weaR S o cia l d ia r y b u r s ti n g a t t h e s e a m s? M a ke G e o rg e’s te a l j u m p s u i t yo u r p l u s- o n e t h is s e a s o n – h e re’s h ow to c h a n g e i t u p a n d we a r o n re p e at

To the pub!

Dancing queen

A hot contender for the most versatile one-piece in town, this jumpsuit is perfect for dressing up or down. On a chilled evening out, team with a biker jacket and white trainers for casual comfort in style.

Need extra glamour? Add earrings and hairclips and you’re good to go.

Raise the bar on a big night out by cinching your jumpsuit with a chic belt. Gold is the metal of the moment, so get in step with gilded heels, then accessorise with a heavy chain necklace and bold earrings.

Up the ante with a faux fur jacket, then get that party started!

Earrings*†, £5

Necklace*†, £7

Office etiquette

Wondering what to wear for the work party? Go from formal to fun with a black blazer. Drape it over your shoulders and turn up your jumpsuit legs to show off glittery boots. Finish with an embellished hairband – there’s no such thing as too much sparkle this season.

Alice band*†, £8

Earrings*†, £4

Jacket†, XS-XXL, £30 Belt†, £8

Jacket†, 8-24, £28

Blazer†, 8-24, £20

Bag†, £14

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Trainers†, 3-9, £12.50

Sandals**†, 3-9, £19

Boots**†, 3-7, £25

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Words: Rebecca Shepherd

Hairclips*†, £5 (3-pack)

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JACQUI JOHNSON, 52, is a section leader at Asda Living in Hull.

She lives in Yorkshire and has three children, Stephanie, 29, Alicia, 15, and Alfie, 14. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998, aged 31.

SONIA BHANDAL, 31, a marketing and communications assistant, lives in London with her sister Marni, 37. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2016, aged 27.

Health

ANDY MANSON, 48, a broadband engineer, lives in Berkshire with his wife Michelle, 46, and daughter Hannah, 15. He was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2013, aged 42.

EMMA YOUNG, 41, a former teaching assistant, lives in Hertfordshire with her three children, Gracie, 20, Louis, 15 and Daisy, 12.

She was diagnosed with incurable secondary breast cancer in 2014, aged 35.

Living with breast CA ANCER Four people Four peoplle tell telll us h how ow tthey’ve hey y’ve coped d with wiith this this life-changing diagnosis, and what the future holds

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A diagnosis of breast cancer is frightening news that no one wants to hear. Yet, living with a serious illness can have a positive effect, as raising awareness may encourage others to be more mindful of their health and carry out the checks that could save their lives. Plus, thanks to ongoing medical research and advances in science, breast cancer survival rates are improving and have doubled over the past 40 years in the UK*. Here, four people share their experiences of breast cancer – and you can read more in a new book available in store in aid of our Tickled Pink campaign that supports charities Breast Cancer Now and Breast Cancer Care.

What events led up to your breast cancer diagnosis?

Sonia: I was on holiday in New York with my boyfriend. I rolled over in bed one morning and my arm rubbed against a lump in my breast. My mum got breast cancer when I was eight and passed away when I was 14, so I immediately guessed that’s what it was.

Andy: I’d had pain in my nipple on and off for about six months, so decided to get it checked out.

Jacqui: I was in bed and lifted my arm, and it felt as if flesh was tearing. I had a feel and there was a lump.

Emma: I first found a lump in October 2013 but was told I was too young to have breast cancer.

Then, in April 2014, I found another lump, so I went back to the doctor, who did a biopsy. A couple of days later I was taken so ill that I was rushed to hospital for treatment.

What do you remember about when you were first diagnosed?

Sonia: Because of what happened to my mum, getting breast cancer was my biggest fear. And that fear became reality. It was surreal.

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family – in fact, no cancer, full-stop.

Emma: I was on my own in the hospital and the doctor came in and confirmed that I had breast cancer. Then, five days after the first diagnosis, I was told that the small tumour in my breast had broken away and lodged in my bones and that I actually had incurable secondary breast cancer and might not make it until Christmas. It was then I realised that I was in a very bad way.

Andy: I overheard my doctor discussing my case when I was having tests, so by the time he spoke to me about the results, I’d looked up the terms he’d used and knew that he’d been talking about breast cancer. But as for getting the diagnosis, it’s like the cliché – you never expect it to be you.

Good Living writer Harriette (above) talks to Andy, Jacqui, Emma and Sonia about their experiences

‘Breast cancer had always been my biggest fear – then it became reality’

How did you explain the news to your children?

Emma: My three were 15, nine and seven at the time. I didn’t tell the two younger ones what I had – they just knew I was having medicine because I had a ‘poorly boob’. Only Gracie, my eldest, knew I was pretty ill.

Jacqui: It was my dad who told my

daughter Steph. He took her out to his greenhouse to help him pot some plants and explained that I had ‘naughty cells’ (we didn’t want to use the word cancer with her). She was only eight then and she got really angry and tipped all of the plants out of their pots, then ran off crying. But later she came and gave me a big hug and from that day on, she became my absolute rock.

Andy: My daughter Hannah, who was nine at the time, was surprisingly calm. My mother-in-law had been diagnosed with breast cancer about *Source: breastcancercare.org.uk

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‘I spent my year in chemo planning a huge party to celebrate getting through treatment’

10 years before and survived it, so I think that helped put her mind at rest. She dealt with it really well.

How did cancer affect your day-to-day life?

Sonia: It affected every aspect.

I was having chemo so I felt sick quite a lot, was low on energy and couldn’t socialise or work.

Emma: It had a huge effect because after a cancer diagnosis, you can never go back to the old you. My cancer support group calls it ‘the new normal’.

Chemo was gruelling – I tried to sleep while the kids were at school so I had the energy when they were at home.

Jacqui: I had chemotherapy every Thursday, which meant that I was out of action for the entire weekend. I felt as if I had handed my daughter over to my mum and dad for that entire year of treatment. I missed her so much.

Andy: My chemotherapy was less frequent: every three weeks. But when they switched the drugs,

I reacted badly to them and was in hospital for four days being sick.

Radiotherapy really took it out of me, too – I felt so tired, I could barely walk.

How did you keep your spirits up?

Jacqui: I spent my year in chemo planning a huge party to celebrate getting through treatment. When it

happened, so many people came, even the chemo nurses. It was wonderful.

Andy: Music really helped. In my first chemo session, I listened to The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance. It’s odd because the album is quite dark.

Sonia: I made a joke out of everything.

By my second chemo, I had shaved my head, so when I threw up I said to my dad, ‘Well, at least you don’t have to hold my hair back now!’ and everyone burst out laughing. My dad is bald as well, so we looked like Phil and Grant Mitchell from EastEnders.

That made us laugh, too.

Emma: I use humour as well. Our loft is in an absolute state but I joke that I won’t have to worry about it!

How has cancer treatment affected you physically?

Andy: I had a mastectomy, so I felt self-conscious the first time I went on holiday after surgery.

Emma: I’ve put on weight. I was a size eight when I was diagnosed, now I’m about a 14.

Sonia: I had fat removed from my stomach to be used for breast reconstruction surgery, so I came out with hip-to-hip scars, which I never expected when I was first diagnosed. I have the faulty BRCA2 gene, which increases my risk of breast cancer, so I made the decision to have both breasts removed.

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now, 21 years on, I’m feeling it.

How have your experiences affected your mental health?

Jacqui: I take mild antidepressants for post-traumatic stress disorder.

After cancer, the anxiety about it coming back can be terrible.

Sonia: I used to suffer with panic attacks, depression and anxiety.

Getting my diagnosis, though, was such a big deal that my anxiety took a back seat for a while. So I actually felt calmer during treatment.

Emma: I’m very up and down. I live in six-month gaps between scans.

After a scan, I have to wait two weeks for the results, and the ‘scanxiety’ feels unbearable at times.

Are there any ways in which your life has changed for the better since your diagnosis?

Andy: I’m more of a ‘doer’ now and want to raise awareness about breast cancer in men. I’ve done things like abseiling from the top of the Madejski Stadium [the home of Reading Football Club] to raise money for Breast Cancer Care.

Jacqui: I do more, too, like taking

to the catwalk as part of The Breast Cancer Care London Fashion Show last year, which was amazing.

Emma: I’ve written articles about my experience for the Huffington Post and Metro websites. I also work with the Younger Breast Cancer Network (YBCN), an organisation for women under 45 who have got or had a breast cancer diagnosis.

I’m grateful for the opportunities I would never otherwise have had, so I’m going to carry on for as long as I can.

Sonia: Now, post-cancer, I put myself first more.

Plus, I’m on a mission to raise awareness and offer support to other young women who need help like I did.

One in seven women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime*

Read more on Jacqui, Sonia, Emma and Andy’s stories (and others) in Breast Cancer & Me, £3.50, which is raising funds for our Tickled Pink campaign that supports charities Breast Cancer Now and Breast Cancer Care.

Around 2,200 women are diagnosed aged 39 or under each year*

‘After a scan, I get really terrible “scanxiety” while I’m waiting for the results’

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IN THE Uk… breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women*

Around 55,000 women and 370 Men are diagnosed every year* Almost 9 in 10 women survive breast cancer for five years or more*

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Our Tickled Pink campaign helps raise awareness of breast cancer.

Learn more about what we do and how you can take action… asda’s Tickled Pink

In 1996, Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign was set up to support the work of two leading breast cancer charities: Breast Cancer Now and Breast Cancer Care. Since then, Tickled Pink has raised more than £64 million, which has helped the charities to improve the lives of people affected by breast cancer in the UK. Now, the two charities have united to

become one organisation, Breast Cancer Now, providing support for today and hope for the future. Its ambition is that, by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live and be supported to live well – but for this to happen, we need to act now.

For more on the Tickled Pink campaign, visit ASDA.com/tickled-pink

A guide to checking yourself Whether it’s in the shower, in front of the mirror, standing up or lying down, get comfortable. Take a look to see and feel if there are any unusual changes. Remember, there’s no special way to check – it’s about knowing what’s normal for you. Not every symptom will be breast cancer – visit breastcancernow.org for more information and support if you’re worried. Or call the Breast Cancer Care Helpline on 0808 800 6000.

know the Signs and symptoms A change in size or shape

Your nipple becoming inverted (pulled in) or changing its position or shape

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A lump or thickening that feels different from the rest of the tissue

Discharge (liquid) from one or both of your nipples

A change in skin texture, such as puckering or dimpling (like orange peel)

Redness or a rash on the skin and/or around the nipple

Constant pain in your breast or armpit

A swelling in your armpit or around your collarbone

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For more details on Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign, visit ASDA.com/ tickled-pink

SHOW SUPPORT

Raise awareness of breast cancer with this stylish black tee.

Ribbon T-shirt*, £10

BOWLED OVER

THAT’S SO FETCH! Hello nostalgia! Is there a better early-noughties film than this?

Tickled Pink Mean Girls DVD, £5

Treat your mum and support breast cancer research? Win, win.

Tickled Pink bouquet, £5

TRUE BREW

Enjoy your brekkie and donate to a great cause.

Tickled Pink Cheerios, £2 (375g; 53p/100g)

Stock up on your favourite tea in this special-edition pink box.

Tickled Pink PG Tips, £2 (80-pack; 3p each)

THINK PINK

Barista-style coffee – in a cute pink tin – to enjoy at home.

Tickled Pink Nescafé Azera Americano, £3 (100g)

This mean-looking top will look good any day of the week.…

Tickled Pink Mean Girls jumper, £16

BLOOMING LOVELY

RISE AND SHINE

SWEET DREAMS

Snuggle down in this super-soft and starry matching sleep set.

Top and shorts set**, £12.50

CHERRY ON TOP

Have your cake and eat it with one of these delicious baked treats...

Tickled Pink Mr Kipling 6 Cherry Bakewells†, £1 (6-pack; 17p each)

For each of these special pink products sold, a donation is made to Breast Cancer Now, the charity supported by Tickled Pink. We’ve teamed up with lots of big brands this Breast Cancer Awareness Month – so look out for these in store and online, and help make a difference to the lives of those affected by breast cancer across the UK. 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.

Tickled Pink Registered Charity 1153433. Breast Cancer Now Registered Charity 1160558 and SCO45584. *Available from 3-24 October 2019. **Available from 3-10 October 2019. †Available until 31 October 2019

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Why y we’re better together Helping to raise money for BBC Children in Need through the Power of Play is a cause close to our hearts

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nce again, this year will see Asda colleagues and customers out in force across UK stores, armed with games, prizes and giveaways, doing their bit for BBC Children in Need.

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working with communities: an initiative so close to our hearts that we’ve raised more than £22 million for the cause over the past 19 years, helping to change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. This year is no different and you

only have to pop into Asda stores throughout November to find our dedicated teams encouraging customers to have fun and get involved.

And, of course, it wouldn’t be BBC Children in Need without an appearance from a bear-y special guest…

playtime!

Watch children play for a couple of minutes and the

benefits are clear to see.

‘Children make sense of their world and develop important skills through play,’ says Dr Amanda Gummer, a research psychologist who specialises in child development. ‘A child’s natural curiosity helps them learn about the world,

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Tee’s made

and playing with friends teaches them the valuable social skills they need throughout their lives; it also boosts physical and emotional development.’

Sadly, many children across the UK, particularly those with physical or emotional challenges, don’t have enough opportunities to play.

In 2017, to address this need, Asda and BBC Children in Need joined forces to create the Power of Play initiative.

This gives disadvantaged young people across the UK access to play and development opportunities, support and equipment. Since its launch, the scheme has helped more than 20,000

In 2018, George at Asda, BBC Children in Need and the Graduate Fashion Foundation joined forces to launch a competition to design the official T-shirt for BBC Children in Need 2019.

Entries flooded in from fashion students across the UK and, in March this year, Megan Grinham, 21, a final-year fashion design student at Norwich University of Art, was named the winner.

Inspired by BBC Children in Need’s sense of community, Megan’s unisex tee (S-XXXXL, £6) features the iconic outline of Pudsey’s face filled with inspiring words such as ‘ambition’, ‘unite’ and ‘kindness’. As part of her prize, Megan will attend the live BBC Children in Need Appeal show in November and receive a two-week paid internship at George’s Head Office. She says: ‘BBC Children in Need is an amazing charity and I believe my design brings together all the qualities it stands for, and how the organisation helps people.’

The T-shirt is available* in store, at George.com and bbc.co.uk/childreninneed. All profits will go to fund BBC Children in Need d her Megan an and Asda’s Power esign d winning of Play partnership.

children enjoy the benefits that happy playtimes bring.

One such child is fouryear-old Grace. As a baby, she was diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic condition that results in learning difficulties and the inablility to recognise fullness when you eat.

From the age of four months, Grace has attended LD:NorthEast, a charity in North Tyneside that supports people Grace lov es with learning playtime at LD:North disabilities, and East their carers.

Since joining, Grace has made new friends and mastered Makaton, a language programme to help her communicate.

She’s now become a real social butterfly!

Selected stores only, subject to availability. Online delivery charges may apply. To find out more about BBC Children in Need’s Get Together campaign, go to bbc.co.uk/Pudsey. BBC Chilldren In Need Registered Charity 802052 and SC039557. LD:NorthEast Registered Charity 1054535. *Availab ble until 1 November 2019

Since 2017, Asda’s fundraising has directly supported MORE THAN 20,000 KIDS across the UK to develop vital life skills through the Power of Play

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Bear necessities

Support BBC Children in Need with our super-cute Pudsey range… because every time you buy, you give

TO A TEE

Show your colours in this bright top.

Pudsey T-shirt*, S-XL, £6

BEAR IN MIND

Get set to sparkle. Sequin Pudsey T-shirt, 4-14yrs, from £5

OPEN BOOK

Spread the Pudsey word. Clap Hands, Here Comes Pudsey book, £3

LISTEN OUT

Enjoy a star singathon! Got it Covered: BBC Children in Need CD†, £10

ALL EARS

Get a head start on fundraising. BBC Children in Need ears, £3.50 each**

TOP NOTCH

Go for bold in black and gold.

Blushing Pudsey T-shirt*, S-XL, £8

3 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED IN STORE Choose from a fabulous range of Pudsey-themed products that are available to buy at an Asda store near you. For every product sold, a percentage of the price goes to BBC Children in Need.

CHUCK IT IN THE BUCKET Look out for volunteers and their bright yellow buckets in all Asda stores.

ONLINE Visit bbc.co.uk/pudsey and make a secure donation to BBC Children in Need.

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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. BBC Children In Need Registered Charity 802052 and SC039557. *Available from 2 November 2019. **Available from 7 November 2019. †Available from 1 November 2019

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

QUIT FOR GOOD Giving up smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health – our Asda Pharmacists are here to help

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toptober* is here and it’s the annual incentive to start your journey to a smoke-free life!

Kicking the habit can help you to be healthier and save you money, so why not get a little help from Asda.

Stoptober has inspired over 1 million people to try to give up smoking**.

Research shows that if you can stop smoking for 28 days, you are five times more likely to quit for good**.

Quitting smoking... ● Increases the oxygen and nutrients sent to skin cells, so could leave you with younger-looking skin†. ● Can decrease your risk of rheumatoid arthritis†† – and this improves as each year passes. ● Can lead to better sex due to improved blood flow, which in turn improves sensitivity†.

1 IN 5

Nearly 1 in 5 adults smoke, and it causes 17% of deaths from people age 35 and over‡.

Nicotinell Fruit Medicated Chewing Gum 2mg, was £18, now £17‡‡ (204-pack; 8p each)

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Nicorette 1mg Quickmist Mouthspray, was £27, now £22‡‡ (2-pack; £11 each)

WHEN YOU QUIT...

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NiQuitin Minis Mint Lozenges 1.5mg, was £15, now £10‡‡ (60-pack; 17p each)

Giving up smoking can be difficult, but the good news is that Asda Pharmacists can help. They’re on hand to offer free advice on quitting and can advise on suitable products. They can also refer you to an NHS Stop Smoking service. Speak to an Asda Pharmacy colleague or go to ASDA.com/about/instore/pharmacy for details.

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.

Nicotinell, NiQuitin and Nicorette products contain nicotine. Stop smoking aids. Require willpower. Always read the label. Keep out of sight and reach of children. *Stoptober is a Public Health England campaign. The Stoptober campaign information is available in pharmacies in England only. **campaignresources.phe.gov.uk. †nhs.uk. ††news.harvard.edu. ‡gov.uk. ‡‡Price until 16 October 2019

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MY FOODIE LIFE

‘I’d try any food once except maybe live bugs!’

What’s your idea of food heaven?

I’m a real sushi freak. I could eat it for every meal.

What dish reminds you of fond childhood memories?

Mum’s spaghetti Bolognese with Parmesan on top was always a family favourite. Loads of veg, whole button mushrooms, tomato paste and browning sauce made it full of flavour.

Has becoming a mum changed the way you look at food?

I’ve always had a fairly healthy attitude towards food, but since having Benjamin I definitely take more notice of ingredient labels and levels of sugar, sweeteners and other additives.

Was your Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice a big foodie?

Giovanni loves good Italian food, but he has quite a sweet tooth as well. Debbie McGee, who also danced with him, let me into a brilliant secret – on a tough day, you could always cheer him up with some millionaire’s shortbread!

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I’ve been introduced to pease pudding and stottie cakes

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Did you make any changes to your diet when you were doing Strictly?

I needed to eat little and often. I wasn’t comfortable jumping around on a full stomach, so I would snack on fruit, nuts and oat bars. And I drank a lot of coffee – probably too much!

What’s your daily diet like?

I keep it simple: chicken salads, veggie omelettes, steak with veg, fish with

brown rice. I buy low-calorie snacks to satisfy my sweet and savoury cravings between meals.

Has your husband converted you to the local Sunderland cuisine?

Since living in the North East, I’ve been introduced to pease pudding, stottie cakes and chicken parmo [breaded chicken topped with white sauce and cheese], but they’re not on my list for dinner, to be honest!

Would you rule out a stint trying the tucker on I’m a Celebrity…?

I would try any food once, if it’s cooked… even bugs. I wouldn’t be able to eat anything still living.

I think it’s a bit cruel eating live creatures for entertainment. Cruel to the bugs, not the celebrities!

It’s Halloween time! How does the Tozer household celebrate?

We go big! We love to dress up and paint our faces. We invite friends round and I’ll do a spooky finger-food spread with red food colouring ‘blood’ in the drinks and scary eyeball cupcakes.

Catch Faye in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford from 14 December to 26 January

FAYE’S FOODIE HITS AND MISSES

HATE IT

‘Chilli. I had an allergic reaction in my twenties and my lips swelled up.’

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LAST SUPPER

‘Sushi soft-shell crab rolls followed by honeycomb Eton mess.’

RATE IT

‘Bananas! They are my “go to” breakfast, snack and sweet treat.’

Interview: Susan Springate. Photographs: Getty Images

Steps singer Faye Tozer, 43, reached the final of last year’s Strictly Come Dancing. She lives near Sunderland with husband Michael and their son Benjamin, 10.