Asda Magazine February 2020

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The inspired new way to make perfect meringues PLUS Fun sweet treats go large

TAKE STOCK

Everyday essentials for delicious dishes

WORLD BOOK DAY Top tips to get little ones reading

LIVING

FEBRUARY 2020

Welcome After a long and semi-virtuous January, this month brings a hive of activity.

I tend to keep Hana Keirnan Asda Editor my Valentine’s celebrations low-key, and this year I’m taking the pressure off and opting for our Extra Special Meal Deal (p14) and a movie with my husband. However, I do enjoy sharing the love with my friends and family and I’ll make

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sure they get to indulge – my attempts at a Giant Caramel Round Cake (p36) and Vegan Meringues (p44) are sure to sweeten the deal!

My house is also in need of a little love, and now is the perfect time for a style injection thanks to the new spring/summer range from George Home (p95).

There are so many inspirational ideas – I’ve already fallen for the Sunset Disco collection. I’m sure you’ll love the new range, too!

GET IN TOUCH

Cooked up any of our recipes?

Enjoyed some of our fantastic products? Let us know and share your pictures – we’d really love to hear from you. asdamagazineeditor@asda.co.uk Like Asda #AsdaRecipes

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@Asda #AsdaMagazine #AsdaRecipes Write to The Editor, Asda Magazine, Asda House, South Bank, Great Wilson Street, Leeds LS11 5AD Call Asda on 0800 952 0101 Visit your local store – find it at storelocator.asda.com

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Photograph: Toby Scott. Styling: Rob Merrett.

Food styling: Lorna Brash. Portrait: Charlotte Nott-Macaire

Find hundreds of ideas at groceries.asda.com/recipes

Rhubarb rice pudding, p55

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ON THE COVER Vegan meringues, p44 Photograph: Ant Duncan Styling: Jenny Iggleden Food styling: Lorna Brash

PROMISES

TO PROVIDE FAMILY FRIENDLY MEALS THAT: Save you time and money Reduce your food waste by making the most of the pack sizes you’ll find in store

Fish & Mushy Pea Pie, p32

Are nutritionally balanced, using everyday ingredients

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

PRICE PER SERVING

When we say ‘price per serving’ on our recipes, we mean the cost of the ingredients you will need to use to create the dish, divided by the number of people the recipe serves (for example ‘serves 4’).

When you see the recipes at asdagoodliving.co.uk, you will be able to put the ingredients needed straight into your shopping basket – this will show the total cost of purchasing everything you need to make the recipe, not the ‘price per serving’; see above for this definition.

LOOK OUT FOR THESE SYMBOLS: Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten-free Dairy-free Live Better. All Live Better recipes are low in saturated fat. Reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.

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THRIVE 47 One basket, five meals Family dinners for £25 Love February! All 67 Time to renew Eight fab 53 Make it… Easy recipes the latest foodie news pages of wellbeing inspo for all your needs Sweet. Salty. Sour.

STYLE 59 Asda Kids’ Kitchen Irem Bitter. Umami. Add makes sesame salmon flavour to your dishes 81 True blue Jeans to love 4 ways with cauliflower 82 In my jeans Denim looks LIVING ‘Steak’ and ‘wings’ with 87 3 ways to wear a denim this versatile vegetable dress Styling suggestions 6 Lust list This month’s Pure comfort Delicious 89 How to wear double brilliant must-haves dishes you can’t resist denim Top tips from Good 64 Calling all bookworms Let’s go large Favourite It’s World Book Day! Housekeeping executive sweet treats – but bigger! 93 Check it out A special editor Terry Barbrook Be more Bosh! YouTube 91 A love letter to my body bath bomb from cancer stars’ vegan makes Post-surgery lingerie charity CoppaFeel!

Miguel’s One Pound 95 Looking good! Reflect on community Meals Rotolo rolled pasta our stylish tassel mirror Waste not, want it…

98 Life talk Singer Louise 96 Community matters The wonder of aquafaba Redknapp on home style Heartwarming stories

HEARST Head of content Hannah Barr Creative director Alex Nicholas Editor Claire Lavelle Food editor Gregor McMaster Art director Jack Cunningham Art editor Natalie Williams Senior designer Ellie Palmer Junior designer Emma Langschied

ASDA Workflow director Rob Buxton Deputy chief sub editor Sue Sharrock Senior sub editor Gwennan Thomas Features writer Harriette Casey Food assistant Vanessa Graham Acting digital content editor Georgia Spanos Video producer Lydia Bowden

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FEBRUARY’s

Lust list Share the love this month with home and fashion favourites from George

WHERE TO BUY

HOME BREW

Grin and ‘bear’ dark early mornings with a cuppa in this cute mug.

Panda mug, £3

DUCKS IN A ROW

Go quackers and add a touch of fun to your outdoor space with these duck characters. Duck ornaments**, £6 each

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HAVE A HEART

Made to share with your favourite person. Asda Heart Sharing Gingerbread*, 59p

LOVE, ACTUALLY The perfect gift box for their Valentine’s present… A Little Box of Love gift box, £2

In store

HOLY COW!

Moo-ve over leopard spots, there’s a new print in town!

Faux fur cow cushion, £7

TURTLE POWER

With caramel-filled choc turtles. Asda Turtle-y Tempting Loaded Ice Cream, £1.90 (480ml; 40p/100ml) or 2 for £3

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LIVING

THRILLS ’N’ SPELLS

More spectacular movie magic and mischief, starring Angelina Jolie.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil DVD†, £10

PAN-TASTIC

Peppa pancakes – yum! Tefal Peppa Pig pan, was £18, now £12‡‡; Peppa Pig Muddy Puddle Choc Pancake Mix, 75p (155g; 48p/100g)

READ ALL ABOUT IT Let us do all the hard work for World Book Day dressing up.

101 Dalmatians costume, £8

PURE JEANIUS

Be fashion-forward for spring with this on-trend denim jacket.

Denim jacket††, £18

MY FUNNY VALENTINE Give your garden (and someone special) some serious love this spring.

Valentine’s gnome, £22

A GLASS ACT

Go green with these funky, decorative tumblers. Diamond, dot and sunflower tumblers, £2 each

NO JOKE

The latest movie outing for the infamous Batman villain – one for the grown-ups. Joker DVD‡, £10

GOING GOLD

Add designer chic to your table with stylish matte black and gold cutlery.

16-piece cutlery set, £16

AVO-GO HERO

Celebrate in style with this quirky avocado-shaped cake. Asda Chocolate Vegan Cake, £10 (serves 10)

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FOOD

Celebrate this month with irresistible plant-based dishes, think-big cakes, plus a host of flavour-packed ideas for everyday meals

Green shakshuka, p40

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Food editor Gregor McMaster introduces Pancake Day favourites, sensational steaks and a special meal-for-two offer – plus all the latest news and views

Flippin’ fantastic

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ancy pancakes but haven’t got the time to whip up a batch? Just warm through our fluffy Baker’s Selection ready-cooked pancakes – ideal for giving you a head start on Pancake Day (25 February).’

Baker’s Selection Scotch Pancakes, £1 (5-pack; 20p each)

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Savour the flavour

WINNER SEAFOOD RETAILER OF THE YEAR

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‘Resp ponsibly farmed in Scotland’s coastal waters, our Extra Special Rich & Inte ense Scottish Smoked Salmon, £4 (120g; £3.33/100g), is cured with sea salt and demerara sugar, then hung and smoked over oak, peat and cherrywood chips in brick kilns to develop an exquisitely rich flavour.

If you’re in the mood for something a little lighter, try our Extra Special Mild & Delicate Scottish Smoked Salmon, £4 (120g; £3.33/100g), which is smoked over oak and applewood. Both are delicious served with soured cream, lemon zest, dill and a little black pepper, with cream cheese in a toasted bagel or with scrambled egg and watercress.’

‘Have you heard about our Extra Special Smoked Pancetta & Parmigiano Reggiano Ravioli? It’s crafted in Lombardy, in northern Italy, by a family passionate about sourcing quality ingredients.

The fresh egg pasta is filled with additive-free pancetta and fine Parmesan to capture the essence of Italian cuisine. Try it with Grana Padano cheese shavings, olive oil and herbs for a simple supper in minutes. Buon appetito!’ Extra Special Smoked Pancetta & Parmigiano Reggiano Ravioli, was £2, now £1.75* (250g; 70p/100g) Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Photographs show serving suggestions. *Offer price from 6-26 February 2020

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Caulif low er

‘The cauli is king! Th his hardy vegetable is croppiing up as the star of plantt-based dishes everywhere – in delicious vegan burgers and gluten-free pizzza bases, as an alternative to rice or simply roassted as a tasty, nutty-flavoured side.

To see how versatile the humble cauliflowerr is, check out the recipes on p25.’

Grower’s Selectio on Cauliflower, £1

Food to fuel You Buy One, We Give One

‘We’ve teamed up with charity FareShare for a “You Buy One, We Give One” promotion* in our chilled meat aisle in store and online. For every participating product** sold, we’ll donate another to FareShare, which will redistribute it to local charities and community groups to feed people in need. For more on our partnership with FareShare and the Trussell Trust, see ASDA.com/fight-hunger and then buy one of the selected products to help a good cause.’

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‘When you’ve just finished an energetic workout or been on the go all day, you’ll want to refuel with something tasty and balanced. Short of time (and energy!)? This is where The Gym Kitchen comes in. The brainchild of a fitness trainer looking for easy meal solutions, the range of ready meals is low in fat and high in protein, and each contains two of your 5-a-day. Choose from tasty favourites including chicken curries and beef chilli – and tuck in!’

The Gym Kitchen Chicken Tikka; The Gym Kitchen Korean Beef Chilli, £3 each (400g; 75p/100g)

Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability.

Photographs show serving suggestions. FareShare registered charity 1100051. The Trussell Trust registered charity 1110522 and SCO44246. *Promotion runs 6 February to 18 March 2020. **Participating products: Rustlers All Day Breakfast Sausage Muffin; Extra Special 12 Italian Style Meatballs; Richmond 8 Thick Pork Sausages

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‘Looking to cook tasty food on a tight budget?

Online sensation and money-saving mum of four Lorna Cooper shares 100 easy, flavour-packed family recipes that won’t break the bank, along with brilliant ideas on how to be a savvy shopper.’

Feed Your Family For £20 A Week by Lorna Cooper, £9

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Love me tender

‘Sprring is in the airr! This new, prettty piinkk giin liqueur tastes as good as it looks.

Infused with aromatic botanicals, with floral and fruit notes, it’s simply sensational teamed with a premium tonic and garnished with lime and lychees. Cheers!’

Asda Cherry Blossom & Lychee Gin Liqueur, £10 (50cl; £20/L); Extra Special Indian Tonic Water, £3 (8 x 150ml; 25p/100ml)

‘We work closely with Britain’s best beef farmers to ensure we bring you great-quality, sustainably farmed beef at hard-to-beat prices. Our Extra Special Aberdeen Angus Sirloin Steak, was £4, now £3.70 (227g; £16.30/kg), dry-aged for 30 days, is tender and full-flavoured – perfect with a creamy peppercorn and brandy sauce. Plus, the reduced-plastic packaging means we can deliver super-fresh steaks while lowering our impact on the environment, too.’

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MAIN

Extra Special Beef Wellington

STARTER

Extra Special Tempura Prawns

SIDES

DRINK

Extra Special Dauphinoise Potatoes

Extra Special Mas Miralda Cava

Extra Special Pea Crush

Dine in

‘Cuddle up at home this Valentine’s Day and treat that special person to a delicious Extra Special Meal Deal for two. With meat, fish and vegetarian/vegan options, there’s something for everyone in our gourmet range of starters, sides, mains, desserts and drinks – all for a great-value total of £15*! Check out the full selection of dishes online or in store.’

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.

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DESSERT

Extra Special Brownie Domes

Starter + main + 2 sides + dessert + drink =

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Brunch time!

Add a smile to weekend breakfasts with our tasty new heart-shaped Cumberland sausages

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breakfast or brunch. Fun and full of flavour, they’re sure to put the heart back into your weekend.

Extra Special 4 Loveheart Cumberland Pork Sausages, £3.70 (440g; 84p/100g) or 3 for £10

Photograph: Andrew Burton. Styling: Rob Merrett. Food styling: Lorna Brash

or the ultimate brunch or breakfast-in-bed treat, our delicious new Extra Special Loveheart Cumberland Pork Sausages are perfect for showing how much you care. Ideal for sharing and sizzlingly good value, these brilliant bangers are made with 83% prime tender British pork and a fine balance of herbs and pepper, making them a tasty centrepiece to any

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featured here are high in fibre, soya free and made from a mix of white and oyster mushrooms, which contribute to your five a day. Look for them in the fresh meat aisle in store or online today – they’re all easily identifiable from our new Plant Based packaging.

In fact, choosing our plant-based options now couldn’t be easier!

For a warming sausage casserole, fry some Plant Based Sausages with chopped red onion, apple and carrot. Add veggie gravy, green beans and fresh thyme, then simmer for 20 mins until the veg is soft. Plant Based 6 Meat-Free Sausages, £2.35 (270g; 87p/100g)

To make ‘meatball’ pasta, fry Plant Based Meatballs with diced courgette. Toss in tinned cherry tomatoes and simmer for 4-5 mins. Add cooked penne pasta, stir in torn mozzarella and serve garnished with basil. Plant Based 12 Meat-Free Meatballs, £2.35 (12-pack; 20p each)

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ne of the things we pride ourselves on at Asda is always listening to our customers. And with the increasing number of you wanting to eat tasty, easy-to-cook, meat-free alternatives, we’ve been working hard perfecting our new Plant Based products. From meat-free burgers and sausages to meatballs and mince, our new range includes all your family favourites, offering delicious and versatile ways to create a wonderful array of veg-rich recipes. All the products

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Veggie, vegan or just cutting down on meat?

Join the plant-based revolution with our new range

Vegan burger with avocado, quinoa chips & pink pickled onions

Meat-free sausage casserole with apples, red onion & green beans

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‘Meatball’ & cherry tomato penne pasta

Enchila … with meat-free mince, jalapeños & cheese

Mildly spicy and gooey with cheese, these enchiladas are bursting with Mexican flavours SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.04 ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1 red onion, chopped ● 1 green pepper,

deseeded and chopped

● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 275g pack Plant Based

Meat-Free Mince

● 400g tin pinto beans,

drained and rinsed

● 500g jar Asda Fajita

Cooking Sauce

● 4 Asda Plain Tortillas ● 50g Asda Grated

Cheddar & Mozzarella

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Cheese Blend

● 50g pickled jalapeños,

drained

● Coriander, to garnish

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

2 Heat the oil in a large pan, then cook the onion and pepper until softened. Add the garlic and meat-free mince; cook for 3-4 mins, until browned.

3 Stir through the beans and ½ the jar of fajita sauce; season with black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat.

4 Spoon some of the filling onto each tortilla and roll up. Put into a 20cm x 30cm baking dish, seam down.

5 Pour over the rest of the

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fajita sauce, sprinkle with the grated cheese and top with the jalapeños.

6 Bake for 20-25 mins, until the cheese bubbles and the tortilla edges are browned. Sprinkle with coriander and serve.

Plant Based Meat-Free Mince, £2.35 (275g; 85p/100g) Energy

2 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 398g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

High

2,032kJ 15.9g 486kcal Med

24%

23%

4.0g 12.7g 2.35g 20%

Low

14%

39%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 510kJ/122kcal

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Pile up the veg with our Plant Based burger in a bun!

For the recipe, visit ASDA.GL/plantburger Plant Based 2 Meat-Free Burgers, £2.35 (260g; 90p/100g)

Enchiladas with meat-free mince, jalapeños & cheese

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Understanding how to combine, balance and build flavours will allow you to create dishes with the wow factor every time…

ver cooked a dish that should have been delicious but when you came to tuck in, tasted a bit flat? Top chefs know the importance of adding different dimensions to dishes based on five main flavour profiles – sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami – and how to layer them in a dish. But you don’t have to go to a restaurant to enjoy food of this quality.

There are unexpected store cupboard heroes that can help give dishes real impact. Read on for our recipes and tips to create plates to be proud of!

Find the recipe for this Sticky Soy & Chilli Tofu with Pickled Rainbow Veg at ASDA.GL/soytofu

Store cupboard star

Soy sauce is great for giving veggie dishes a ‘meaty’ flavour, and adds savoury umami to Eastern-style stir-fries and marinades.

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STORE CUPBOARD STARS You might already have just what’s needed to lift your dish to new levels…

Yeast extract

THE FIVE S FLAVOURS Sweet

Sweet flavours aren’t just for desserts – they can balancce bitter, sour and spicy note es, and enhance saltiness. Classic choices are maple syrup or balsam mic vinegar, or natturallly sweett foods such as fruit and carrots.

Salty

Salt enhances flavours in a dish and balances sweetness and bitterness. Adding cheese, bacon or olives will lift the saltiness and bring a flavour boost.

When added to casseroles and stews, yeast extract gives a hit of umami and saltiness. Spread a thin layer over chicken skin to heighten the savoury roast flavour, or add to cheese on toast to give delicious earthy tones.

Balsamic glaze

Tangy balsamic glaze adds sweetness when drizzled on tomato salads and helps to balance the acidity. The glaze can also be used as the base for a sticky chicken marinade, or to help save an overly spicy pasta sauce.

Wine

A splash of wine will balance rich sauces, gravies and stews and give

Sweetness and spice can be balanced with sour flavours like citrus fruits and tomato paste – or try yogurt to complement curries.

Bitter

A little bitterness can bring harmony to salty and sweet flavours in a dish – try adding grapefruit juice, beer, coffee, kale, broccoli or okra.

Umami

Known as the fifth flavour, umami is a savoury taste that can balance bitterness and enhance sweetness. Umami-rich ingredients include miso, anchovy paste and Parmesan.

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GREAT FOR ADD UMAMI! ING

Sour

them a hint of sourness. Also, use to deglaze the pan after cooking pan-fried chicken for a tasty sauce.

Extra virgin olive oil

The grassy notes of extra virgin olive oil make a great finishing touch to a dish. In salad dressings, it adds a hint of bitterness that complements the sourness of a lemon or a punchy mustard. Or use with tangy balsamic vinegar as a dip for crusty bread.

Butter

The richness of butter adds umami flavour to sweet, softened onions and carrots, making them a perfect base for many classic soups and casseroles.

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Store cupboard star

Coffee can be used like a ‘spice’ to intensify flavours – try rubbing on steak when cooking or use in marinades. Or add coffee to chocolate desserts to give a sweet and bitter sensation, similar to salt in caramel.

Find the recipe for Coffee-Rubbed Steaks with Matchstick Fries at ASDA.GL/coffeesteaks

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Sherry roast chicken with mayo mash

The rich flavours of mayonnaise and sherry are enhanced by yeast extract in this hearty dish SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.35 ● 20g dried porcini mushrooms,

soaked in 50ml boiling water

● 2tbsp Asda Yeast Extract,

warmed ● 2tbsp plain flour ● 4 Extra Special British Corn-Fed Norfolk Free Range Chicken Legs ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 4 cloves garlic, bashed ● 6 sprigs thyme ● 100ml Asda Cream Sherry ● 4 medium Extra Special Marabel Potatoes, peeled and cut into big chunks ● 4tbsp Asda Real Mayonnaise ● 2tbsp milk ● 1tbsp chives, chopped ● 1tbsp parsley, chopped 22 | ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Strain the porcini mushrooms (reserve the soaking liquid) and chop finely.

2 Brush the yeast extract over the chicken skin. Put the flour in a bowl and toss the chicken legs in it to coat completely.

3 Heat the oil in a large ovenproof dish over a medium setting. Fry the chicken legs for 2-3 mins on each side until just starting to colour – you may need to do this in batches.

4 Arrange the chicken legs in a single layer in the dish. Scatter over the garlic cloves, thyme and mushrooms. Pour in the reserved soaking liquid and the sherry, then bring to the boil. Transfer to the oven and roast for 45 mins until the chicken is golden and the liquid is reduced and sauce-like.

5 Meanwhile, 15 mins before the chicken is ready, bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the potatoes for 12 mins until soft and

almost falling apart. Drain and return to the pan, then set aside, uncovered, for a couple of minutes to steam dry.

6 Add the mayonnaise and milk to the pan, then mash the potatoes until you have a smooth purée.

7 Divide the mayo mash between 4 plates, top with the chicken legs and drizzle over the pan juices. Sprinkle over the chives and parsley to serve.

Energy

Each 496g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,719kJ 25.3g 4.0g 650kcal High Low

33%

36%

20%

Salt

4.0g 1.34g Low

4%

Low

22%

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

Store cupboard star Mayonnaise can add a hit of umami to mashed potato and gives it a nice creamy texture, too.

Or try in toasties and sauces to give a flavour boost.

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FOOD Cauliflower ‘steaks’ with chimichurri sauce & a rocket salad

4 WAYS WITH…

Cauliflower Cauliflower-crust pizza with prosciutto & mozzarella

Cauliflower hot buffalo ‘wings’ with a garlic mayo dip

From veggie ‘steak’ and ‘wings’ to a pizza base, sweet, crunchy cauli can do it all!

Harissa-spiced cauliflower & feta fritters

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Cauliflower ‘steaks’ with chimichurri sauce & a rocket salad

This spicy, crispy fast-food fa avourite gets a plant-based spin, served with a fresh, tangy dip SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 87p

Chargrilling cauli unlocks ama azing hearty flavours, enhanced by a punchy, Argentinian-inspired sauce SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 80p

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

Line 2 baking trays with nonstick baking paper.

2 Stir together 50g plain flour, 20g cornflour, 1tsp onion granules, ½tsp dried thyme and pepper. Cut 1 large Grower’s Selection Cauliflower into florets and toss in 1tbsp rapeseed oil then the flour mixture, to coat. Arrange in 1 layer on the baking trays. Bake for 20 mins, turning halfway.

3 Mix 4tbsp Frank’s Red Hot Sauce with 2tbsp Flora Buttery spread, melted.

1 To make the chimichurri sauce, put 15g coriander, roughly torn, 15g flat-leaf parsley, roughly torn, 1 red chilli, chopped, 1 clove garlic, chopped, 1tbsp Asda Red Wine Vinegar, 3tbsp extra virgin olive oil and zest and juice 1 lemon into a blender.

Blitz to a loose consistency, adding in 1-2tbsp water, if needed.

2 Heat a griddle pan on high until smoking hot.

3 Slice 1 large cauliflower into 8 steaks, each 1cm thick; brush all over with

4 Drizzle the hot sauce over the cauli; toss to coat.

Bake for 10-15 mins, until starting to crisp and brown.

Transfer to a serving plate.

5 For the dip, mix 2tbsp chopped fresh chives with 1 clove garlic, crushed, and 6tbsp vegan mayo. Season with pepper and transfer to a dish. Garnish with extra chives and serve with the ‘wings’ and a 170g pack Asda Mild Bistro Salad.

Energy

Each 388g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

High

1,834kJ 29.9g 438kcal High

22%

43%

3.5g 18%

8.9g 2.25g Low

10%

38%

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

1tbsp rapeseed oil. Cook on the griddle pan for 4-6 mins on each side, until the cauli is tender and char lines appear.

4 Put onto a serving dish; drizzle with the chimichurri.

5 Toss together 60g wild rocket, 1 red chilli, sliced, and ½ red onion, sliced.

6 Divide the salad between 4 plates. Serve each person 2 cauli steaks, with any extra sauce on the side.

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Each 299g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

Energy 801kJ 191kcal

12.0g

1.5g

7.8g 0.05g

10%

17%

8%

9%

Med

Cauliflower-crust pizza with prosciutto & mozzarella

1 Separate the florets from the stem of 1 large cauliflower and roughly grate the stalk. Chop the florets into small pieces.

2 Stir together 3 medium eggs, beaten, 1tbsp Asda Harissa Paste, 70g plain flour, 1tbsp semi-skimmed milk and 2tbsp chopped parsley until smooth.

Season with black pepper.

3 Crumble 200g feta into chunks; reserve some to serve. Stir the rest through the harissa mixture, along with all the cauliflower.

4 Heat 1tbsp rapeseed oil

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

Line a large baking tray with nonstick baking paper.

2 Cook 1 pack Asda Steam Bags Cauliflower Rice (4 bags)* according to the pack instructions, then tip out into a clean tea towel and twist to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

3 Put in a large bowl with 30g Parmesan (from a wedge), grated, 1tsp rapeseed oil and 2 medium eggs, beaten. Season with pepper and mix to a dough.

Transfer to the baking tray and press flat into a circle

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in a large nonstick frying pan over a low-medium setting. In batches, dollop tbsps of mixture in the pan, then fry for 2-3 mins each side, until golden.

5 Sprinkle the fritters with the remaining feta, then garnish with extra chopped parsley. Serve warm, topped with dollops of Extra Special Beetroot & Orange Chutney or your chosen chutney.

Energy

Each 381g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Med

1,594kJ 18.7g 381kcal Med

19%

27%

8.4g 12.2g 1.58g 42%

Low

14%

28%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 418kJ/100kcal

1%

ofyourreferenceintake Typicalenergyvaluesper100g:268kJ/64kcal

Harissa-spiced cauliflower & feta fritters

Lightly spiced go olden bites flavoured with salty, crumbly cheese and topped with a zingy chutney SERVES 4 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 84p

Low

This lower-carb base is a grea at gluten-free twist SERVES 4 READY IN 50 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.32 25cm across. Bake for 25-30 mins until the edges are crisp and golden.

4 Spread with 2tbsp Asda Reduced Fat Green Pesto.

Arrange 100g Asda Italian Prosciutto, a 125g pack Asda Light Mozzarella, drained and torn, and 100g cherry tomatoes, halved, on the base. Top with 10g basil leaves, drizzle over 1tsp extra virgin olive oil, season with black pepper, then slice to serve.

Energy

Each 371g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

High

1,583kJ 18.6g 378kcal Med

19%

27%

8.5g 12.2g 1.67g 43%

Low

14%

28%

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

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comfort Keep out the cold on chilly evenings with these wonderfully warming winter dishes

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Baked Camembert spaghetti A help-yourself pasta dish with gooey cheese and crunchy toppings SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.06 ● Vegetable oil, for frying ● 2 banana shallots,

peeled and finely sliced

● 250g pack Extra Special

Camembert de Pays

● 1 clove garlic, sliced ● 400g spaghetti ● 3tbsp olive oil ● 2tbsp thyme leaves ● 40g hazelnuts, toasted

and roughly chopped

Southern fried chicken with waffles & spicy syrup

Savoury or sweet? Treat everyone to an irresistible blend of both with this US-inspired stacked dish SERVES 4 READY IN 50 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.41 ● 4tbsp maple syrup ● 1tbsp sriracha sauce ● 2 x 305g packs

Asda Southern Fried Chicken Mini Fillets ● 150g plain flour ● ½tsp baking powder ● 2tbsp caster sugar ● 2 eggs ● 100ml low-fat natural yogurt ● 100ml semi-skimmed milk ● 30g butter, melted 30 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

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

Heat a waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

2 Mix together the syrup and sriracha in a small bowl and set aside.

3 Cook the chicken fillets in the oven according to the pack instructions.

4 Meanwhile, mix the flour, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl. Stir the eggs, yogurt, milk and

melted butter in a jug.

Pour over the flour mixture and mix with a balloon whisk until you have a smooth, thick batter.

5 Pour 1 ladleful of the batter into the waffle maker and cook for 8 mins, or according to the manufacturer’s instructions, until golden and crisp. Repeat with the rest of the batter to make another 3 waffles.

6 Divide the waffles between 4 plates and top with the chicken. To serve, drizzle with the spicy syrup.

Energy

Each 310g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

2,866kJ 25.4g 6.5g 24.2g 1.49g 685kcal High High Med Med

34%

36%

33%

27%

25%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 925kJ/221kcal

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

2 Pour the veg oil into a pan, to a depth of 4cm, then heat over a medium setting.

Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 mins until crisp.

Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on kitchen roll.

3 Unwrap the Camembert, put back in the box and sit on a baking tray. Slash the cheese a few times on top and poke in the garlic.

Bake for 25 mins until the cheese has melted.

4 Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the pack instructions. Drain, toss with the olive oil and divide between 4 bowls.

5 Put the Camembert in the middle of the table and scatter over the shallots, thyme and hazelnuts. Let everyone spoon the cheese and toppings over their pasta and stir together.

Energy

Each 322g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

3,031kJ 35.1g 10.9g 725kcal High High

36%

50%

55%

Salt

2.9g 0.93g Low

3%

Low

16%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 941kJ/225kcal

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Baked Camembert spaghetti

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Fish & mushy pea pie

Tuck into creamy homemade fish pie with a luscious layer of chip-shop fave mushy peas SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.42 ● 400g Frozen for

Freshness British Garden Peas, thawed ● 50g unsalted butter ● Zest 1 lemon ● 1 leek, finely sliced ● 40g plain flour ● 1tsp Dijon mustard ● 450ml semi-skimmed milk ● 340g Asda Fish Pie Mix

● 125g Asda frozen

Raw & Peeled King Prawns, thawed ● 1tbsp finely chopped dill ● 375g pack Asda Ready Rolled Puff Pastry ● 1 egg, beaten 1 Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the peas and cook for 4 mins until tender. Drain and tip into a

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bowl with 10g of the butter and the zest. Roughly mash and spread on the bottom of a 23cm oval pie dish.

2 Melt the remaining butter in a pan over a medium heat. Add the leek and fry for 4 mins or until soft but not turning brown. Stir in the flour and mustard; cook for 2 mins. Gradually pour in the milk, whisking, until you have a thick sauce.

3 Stir in the fish pie mix, prawns and dill. Spoon over the top of the peas.

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

5 Unroll the pastry and use a 3cm round cutter to cut as many circles as possible from the pastry.

Brush the rim of the dish with some of the egg and arrange the circles over the pie, overlapping to look like fish scales. Brush with more of the egg to glaze.

6 Bake for 45 mins until the pastry is golden and crisp. Allow to rest for 2-3 mins before serving.

Energy

Each 344g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,188kJ 27.5g 13.8g 523kcal High High

26%

39%

69%

Salt

6.2g 1.24g Low

7%

Med

21%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 636kJ/152kcal

Photographs: Toby Scott, Dan Jones. Styling: Rob Merrett. Food styling: Lottie Covell, Cate Dixon

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GIANT DESSERTS

Let's go

LARG E

Take the family’s favourite sweet treats and think BIG with these stun ning super-sized versions made for sharing…

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Jumbo chocolate chocola ate ’n’ cream cookie e

Milk’s favourite cook kie?

Giant biscuits combined with creamy frosting equals a monster-sized American treat SERVES 16 READY IN 40 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 36p ● 225g unsalted butter,

softened, plus extra for greasing ● 200g caster sugar ● 50g soft light brown sugar ● 2 medium eggs, beaten ● 1tsp vanilla extract ● 200g plain flour ● 75g Dr. Oetker Fine Dark Cocoa Powder, sifted ● 1tsp baking powder ● 400g tub Asda Vanilla Flavour Frosting ● 50g Extra Special Peruvian Dark Chocolate, melted 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/ 160C Fan/Gas 4. Lightly grease 2 x 23cm fluted loose-bottomed flan tins.

2 Using an electric whisk, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until combined.

3 In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa and baking powder.

4 Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and mix until well combined. Divide the

mixture between the tins and press out to the edges with the back of a spoon.

5 Bake for 20 mins, then allow to cool completely in the flan tins.

6 Turn the cookies out and transfer 1 to a serving plate. Cover with the frosting, then arrange the other cookie on top.

Decorate with the melted chocolate, then leave to set completely before serving.

Energy

Each 83g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

19%

29%

3%

1,570kJ 20.5g 11.9g 30.1g 0.16g 375kcal High High High Low

60%

33%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,891kJ/452kcal

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Giant caramel round cake e

This towering chocolate cake ha as an irresistible gooey centre. Would you share your last one?

SERVES 30 READY IN 1 HR 15 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 34p ● 325g self-raising flour ● 75g cocoa powder ● 1tsp baking powder ● 400g caster sugar ● 400g unsalted butter,

softened, plus extra to grease ● 8 large eggs, beaten ● 200g Asda Milk Chocolate Flavour Spread, warmed ● 397g can Carnation Caramel

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● 200g Extra Special Dark

Cooking Chocolate

● 300ml double cream

1 Preheat the oven to 180C/ 160C Fan/Gas 4. Grease and line the bases of 4 x 20cm round sandwich cake tins.

2 Sift the flour, cocoa and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar, butter, eggs and 4tsp water. Beat until smooth.

3 Divide the mixture

between the tins and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 mins or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed. Turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

4 Use a 7cm round cutter to cut the centre out of 2 of the cakes. Spread some chocolate spread over the top of one of the full cake layers. Top with a cutout cake layer, spread with more chocolate spread, and place the second cutout cake layer on top.

5 Fill the hole in the cake with the caramel.

Spread over the rest of the chocolate spread, then

top with the other whole cake. Carefully transfer to a stand or plate.

6 Break the chocolate into a bowl. Heat the cream until just simmering, then pour on to the chocolate.

Stir until smooth. Leave until cool but spreadable.

7 Spread over the top and sides of the cake, smoothing as you go. Set aside until the icing is almost set, then use a spoon to make a swirl design on top. Chill for at least 1 hr before serving.

Energy

Each 95g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

20%

34%

4%

1,634kJ 24.0g 13.4g 28.6g 0.26g 390kcal High High High Low

67%

32%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,720kJ/411kcal

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BOSH!

Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, the duo behind YouTube smash BOSH.TV, share how they’re bringing plant-based eating to a table near you…

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F

our years after bursting onto the scene with BOSH.TV, Sheffield lads Henry Firth and Ian Theasby should be pretty pleased with themselves. Having racked up 1.6 billion YouTube views, they are credited with ‘veganising’ faves such as lasagne and spaghetti Bolognese. Here, they reveal why they joined the plant-based revolution and share their top tips for making every kitchen vegan-friendly…

When and why did you become vegan?

Henry: I saw a documentary that revealed how bad eating meat is for the environment. It said it contributes more to global warming than all planes, trains and cars combined.

I went vegan overnight.

Ian: I went vegetarian at the beginning of 2014 and felt really good. It made me think that veganism might be a good idea as well. I’ve got oily skin and used to have spots, but now they’ve cleared up.

My hair’s got thicker, too.

Was it easy to make vegan versions of popular dishes?

Henry: All the info you need to make vegan versions of animal-based dishes is out there. We had repeated failures before we cracked our fish and chips recipe, but after six to 12 months, we were confident enough to try our own dishes. Then we really started to excel.

Your smartest vegan swap?

Ian: I used to be a big fan of scrambled egg. We developed a technique using firm and silken tofu to get both the silkiness and clumps of the egg, flavoured with garlic, turmeric and a little bit of black salt, which gives a real eggy-ness. You really can’t tell the difference.

What essentials do all vegan households need?

Henry: Tofu, nutritional yeast (to make things taste cheesy), a plant-based milk and a good selection of spices to layer up the tastes. They help you get the complexity of flavour you get with meat.

What would you say to those who think veganism is expensive and limiting?

Henry: There are endless fruits and veg to choose from! In terms of expense, if you’re buying higher welfare meat, veganism is definitely cheaper, especially if you use dried beans, rice and pasta. You can make a vegan dish with five ingredients just as easily as a meat one.

Can being ‘flexitarian’ make a difference, too?

Ian: If we all cut out meat in the UK for one meal a week, we would reduce the UK’s carbon emissions by more than 8%, which is the equivalent to taking 16 million cars off the road.

Why the name BOSH? Ian: Boys Of Sheffield. Simple!

BOSH! Healthy Vegan, by Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, £9

Crispy tofu satay bites

Rich, spiced peanut sauce is the perfect dip for tofu SERVES 4 AS A SNACK READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 68p ● 280g firm tofu ● 1tbsp Thai 7 spice ● ½tsp ground turmeric ● ½tsp black pepper ● 1tbsp plant-based

yogurt alternative

● 4tbsp cornflour ● Low-fat cooking oil spray ● Juice 1 lime ● 1 small clove garlic ● 3tbsp smooth peanut

butter or almond butter

● 1tbsp maple syrup ● 1tsp soy sauce ● ½tbsp vegan Thai

red curry paste

● 5g coriander leaves,

to garnish

1 Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Press the tofu between 2 clean tea towels on a plate with a weight on top. Leave for 10-15 mins to drain off any liquid.

2 Carefully rip the tofu into

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equal bite-sized nuggets.

Put in a mixing bowl, add the 7 spice, turmeric and pepper. Toss to coat, add the yogurt and fold to coat.

Add 1tbsp of the cornflour, fold again to coat. Repeat, adding 1tbsp at a time.

3 Transfer the nuggets to the tray. Spritz with 4 sprays of the oil, bake for 25 mins, turning them halfway through – spritz with more oil if too dry.

4 Meanwhile, make the satay sauce. Put the lime juice and the remaining ingredients (except for the coriander) into a blender with 4tbsp water. Blitz to make a creamy sauce.

5 Transfer the nuggets to a dish, garnish with coriander; serve with the satay sauce.

Energy 767kJ 183kcal

9%

Each 116g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Med

11.6g 2.8g

4.6g 0.03g

17%

5%

Med

14%

Low

6%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 661kJ/158kcal

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Green s Green shakshuka hakshuka

The Middle Eastern sp pice mix za’atar adds bags of flavour to this creamy dish of veggie goodness SERVES 2 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.04 ● 1tbsp olive oil ● 1 leek, trimmed and

thinly sliced ● 2 cloves garlic, grated ● 400g tin cannellini beans, drained and rinsed ● 200g frozen peas ● 200g spinach leaves ● 10g parsley, chopped

● 10g mint leaves,

roughly chopped

● 10g dill, roughly

chopped

● 50g plant-based yogurt

alternative

● ½tsp za’atar ● 1 ripe avocado, stoned,

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peeled and sliced

● 4 slic ces cru usty who ole eme eal

bread, to serve

1 Heat the oil in a large frying pan on medium heat.

Add the leek. Cook, stirring, for 5 mins until softened.

2 Reduce the heat, add the garlic and stir for 1 min.

Add the beans and peas and stir for 2 mins. Add the spinach, a handful at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the spinach to wilt down before

adding g ano othe er ha and dfu ul.

3 When the spinach has wilted and the peas are cooked through, take the pan off the heat. Stir through the parsley, mint and dill, and season with black pepper. Top with the yogurt alternative, za’atar and avocado, and serve with the bread.

Energy

Each 605g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,709kJ 22.4g 4.2g 647kcal High Low

32%

32%

21%

Salt

7.3g 0.97g Low

8%

Low

16%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 448kJ/107kcal

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Saag ‘paneer Saag ‘paneer’ r’

This version of the fragrant Indian dish uses tofu in place of paneer SERVES 2 READY IN 1 HR 15 MINS, PLUS MARINATING PRICE PER SERVING £2.50 ● 250g firm tofu ● Zest and juice 1 lemon ● 2tbsp nutritional yeast,

such as Marigold Engevita Yeast Flakes ● 1tbsp white miso paste* (or1tsp soy sauce) ● 1tsp coconut oil, melted ● 1tbsp olive oil ● 1tsp cumin seeds ● 1 onion, finely diced . *Limited stores only

● 2 cloves garlic, grated ● 5cm piece ginger,

peeled and grated

● 2tsp garam masala ● ½sp ground turmeric ● ½tsp chilli flakes ● 2 tomatoes, diced ● 500g spinach, chopped ● 2tbsp soya cream

alternative

● 2 wholemeal chapatis

or roti

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

2 Press the tofu between 2 clean tea towels on a plate with a weight on top.

Leave for 30 mins to drain.

3 Put the lemon zest and juice e in a mixing bowl.

Add the nutritional yeast, miso o paste or soy sauce and coconut oil, and use a forrk to combine. Cut the presssed tofu into 1.5cm cube es. Tip into the bowl, toss to coat and leave to marinate for 25-30 mins.

4 Spread the tofu out on the baking tray and bake for 20-3 30 mins until golden, turniing halfway through.

5 Me eanwhile, heat the olive oil in n a large frying pan on medium. Add the cumin and stir for 30 secs. Add the onion; cook, stirring, for 5-7 mins. Add the

garlic and ginger; stir for 1 min. Add the garam masala, turmeric and chilli flakes; stir for 30 secs. Add the tomatoes; stir for 3-4 mins.

Add the spinach; stir for 2 mins. Finally, add the cream alternative and stir for 2 mins, until the mixture has a creamy consistency.

Season with black pepper.

6 Take the tofu out of the oven, put the cubes on the spinach mixture and stir through. Serve with the chapatis or roti.

Energy

Each 643g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,421kJ 23.8g 5.8g 579kcal High Low

29%

34%

29%

Salt

14.8g 1.54g Low

16%

Low

26%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 377kJ/90kcal

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Mig igu guueeell ’ s One nee Pound ouunnndd Meal Meaalllss

Rotolo

This version of the classic rolled passta dish combines cheesy spinach fillin ng with a rich cream and pea sauce SERVES 1 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 69p

Portrait photograph: Jonathan Kennedy. Portrait styling: Jenny Iggleden

● 3tbsp ricotta ● 20g Parmesan, gratted d ● 20g baby spinach ● 1 sheet fresh egg lasagne ● 2tbsp single cream ● 20g frozen peas STORE CUPBOARD ● ½tsp olive oil 1 Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.

2 Mix the ricotta and ½ the Parmesan with the spinach – no need to wilt it, as the leaves will soften as you stir. Season with ground black pepper.

3 Spread the mixture evenly over the lasagne sheet, then roll up into a sausage shape.

4 Cut the roll into 2.5cm slices and put in an ovenproof dish, cut side up. Add the cream, peas, remaining Parmesan and a splash of water. Drizzle with the oil and season with pepper.

5 Bake for 15-20 mins, until the pasta is tender and golden at the edges, then serve.

Energy

Each 157g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,136kJ 19.0g 11.0g 272kcal Med High

14%

27%

55%

Salt

2.2g 0.49g Low

2%

Med

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8%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 724kJ/173kcal

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

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waste not, want it…

Turn aquafaba – the liquid from a tin of chickpeas – into one of these three fabulous vegan alternatives to egg-based favourites

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1

Make vegan meringues

For the perfect sweet treat this Valentine’s Day, whip up some aquafaba into a soft meringue mixture, just as you would with egg whites. Add colour or flavourings if you like, then bake in the oven, low and slow. Check the labels on any added ingredients to make sure they’re vegan, too.

2

Get mayo in an instant Use a handheld blender to mix neutral-flavoured oil with aquafaba for a quick mayonnaise-style dressing. Stir in your choice of herbs or spices for a tasty twist.

MAKES 8 READY IN 3 HRS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 14p

1 For the coulis, put 100g frozen raspberries, 40g caster sugar and 1tbsp water into a small pan.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-12 mins until thick. Press through a sieve and discard the seeds.

Allow to cool completely.

2 Preheat the oven to 120C/100C Fan/Gas ½.

Line 2 large baking

trays with baking paper.

3 Put 100ml liquid from a shaken tin of chickpeas into a processor (or use a handheld mixer) and beat for 10-15 mins until it forms stiff peaks.

4 In a separate bowl, stir together 120g caster sugar, 1tsp cream of tartar and 2tsp cornflour. Beat into the meringue a spoonful at a time until incorporated and not grainy.

5 Put 4 dollops of the mixture onto each tray, and top each with 1-2tsp

of the coulis. Dip a cocktail stick or the end of a spoon into the coulis and swirl to make a marble effect.

6 Bake in the centre of the oven for 2-2½ hrs until the outside of the meringues is crisp. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.

7 Use straight away or store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Each 49g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

Energy 379kJ 91kcal

0.0g

0.0g 20.9g 0.00g

5%

0%

0%

Low

High

23%

0%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 774kJ/185kcal

3

Create crisp Yorkshire puds

Swap eggs and milk for frothy aquafaba and a milk alternative to make a vegan version of this Sunday-lunch favourite.

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Five meals

Create five delicious meals they’ll love from one basket of shopping – all for £25 or less*

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Chicken katsu with Asian-style slaw, p50

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Quick-cook herby chicken is an easy addition to midweek meals, from pastas to tasty wraps

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MONDAY

Chicken katsu with Asian-style slaw Com mforting breaded chicken with a spicy coco onut sauce and a zesty y, crunchy veg side SERV VES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERV VING £1.74

● 60 00g chicken breasts ● 115 5g plain breadcrumbs ● 2 eggs, beaten with

1tb bsp water ● 1tb bsp rapeseed oil ● ½ Chinese leaf, chopped ● 1 carrot, cut into ma atchsticks ● 100g radishes, thinly slicced ● ½ cucumber, cut into ma atchsticks ● 3 spring onions, sliced ● 10g g coriander, chopped ● Ze est and juice 1 lime, plus slicces to serve (op ptional)) ● 2 x 170g packs Asda Ka atsu Curry Stir-fry Sauce 1 Preheat the oven to 200C C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

Line a baking tray with bakin ng paper.

2 Putt the chicken breasts betw ween 2 pieces of clingfilm; bash with a rolling pin to o flatten to 2cm thick.

3 Putt the breadcrumbs and eggs into 2 separate

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shallow bowlss. Season the crumbs with pepper.

4 Dip the chickken in the egg, then the crum mbs, pressing down to stick.. Put on the tray and brush h with the oil.

Bake for 23-25 5 mins until golden and co ooked through.

5 For the slaw w, put all the veg in a large bowl. Add the coriander, lime juice and zest and toss together.

Cover and chill for 15 mins.

6 Heat the kattsu sauce in a small pan with h a splash of water until jusst simmering.

7 Slice the chiicken and divide betwee en 4 plates with the salad d and lime slices. Spoon the sauce over the chickken to serve.

Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 441g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

1,900kJ 13.2g 454kcal Low

23%

19%

3.1g

12.8g 1.41g

16%

14%

Low

24%

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

TUESDAY

Tomato fusilli fusilli with with herb herby by chicken ch hick ken n

Lemony grilled ch hicken plus a fresh tomato and basil sauce make this a flavoursome e pasta dish SERVES 4 RE EADY IN 35 MINS PRIICE PER SERVING 98p p ● 2tbsp rapesseed oil ● 350g Grower’s Selection

Salad Toma atoes, diced

● 15g basil, stalks and d

leaves separated the en chopped, plus extra a leaves to garnish (optional) ● Pinch dried mixed herbs ● 200g broccoli, cut in nto small florets ● 300g fusilli pasta ● 400g chicken breassts ● Zest and juice 1 lemo on 1 Preheat the grill to medium. Line a baking tray with foil.

2 Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a large pan on a mediu um setting. Add the tomattoes, basil stalks and dried he erbs.

Bring to a simmer, add 100ml water and seaso on with pepper. Simmer over a low heat for 10 mins,, then add the broccoli and co ook for another 10 mins.

3 Cook the pasta accorrding to the pack instructions.

Drain well, then stir into the tomato mixture.

4 Meanwhile, rub the chicken breasts with the rest of the oil, ½ the chopped basil leaves and the lemon zest. Put on the baking tray and griill for 6-8 mins on each siide until golden and cooke ed through. Set aside to rest for 5 mins.

5 Slice the chicken bre easts, then drizzle with the lemon juice.

6 Divide the pasta betw ween 4 bowls and top with the sliced chicken. Garnish with basil leaves to serrve.

Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 428g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,952kJ 8.1g 467kcal Low

23%

12%

Salt

0.9g

5.1g

0.17g

5%

6%

3%

Low

Low

Low

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

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FRESH FRUIT & VEG ● 1 Grower’s Selection Chinese Leaf ● 2 loose carrots ● 200g pack Grower’s Selection Radishes ● 1 bunch spring onions ● 25g pack Grower’s Selection Coriander ● 2 loose limes ● 1kg pack Grower’s Selection Sweet Potatoes ● 750g pack Grower’s Selection Salad Tomatoes ● 25g pack Grower’s Selection Basil ● 1 loose red onion ● 2 loose lemons ● 75g bag Asda Mild Baby Leaf & Rocket Salad ● 1 cucumber ● 360g pack Grower’s Selection Broccoli CHILLED ● 1kg Butcher’s Selection British Chicken Breast FIllets ● 6-pack medium eggs ● 200g pack Asda Feta ● 2 x 170g packs Asda Katsu Curry Stir-fry Sauce ● 170g pack Asda Soy & Garlic Stir-fry Sauce ● 396g pack Cauldron Organic Tofu ● 200g tub Asda Cool Tomato Salsa ● 310g jar Asda Pitted Black Olives JARS, PACKETS & TINS ● 175g plain breadcrumbs ● 145g Asda Skipjack Tuna Chunks in Spring Water ● 500g pack Asda Fusilli pasta ● 250g pack Asda Basmati Micro Rice

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WEDNESDAY

Tofu souvlaki wiith with h Greek-style Greek-stylle sallad salad d

Easy-tto-m make herby tofu skewers get adde ed zing with a black olive e, radish and tomato sala ad SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.24

and lemon zest; season with pepper. Add the tofu; toss to coat. Thread onto the skewers, put on the tray and grill for 2-3 mins each side to char and heat through.

4 Cook the rice according to the pack instructions.

Garnish the kebabs with basil and serve with the rice, salad and lemon slices.

2 of your 5-a-day

Energy 1,633kJ 390kcal

20%

Each 429g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

20.6g 5.6g

7.3g

1.33g

29%

8%

22%

Med

Low

28%

Low

Med

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 381kJ/91kcal

dow wn the centre, squeeze to open out and use a fo ork to mash the flesh.

4 Make a well in the cen ntre of each potato, spo oon in a little salsa and cracck in an egg. Bake for 12-115 mins until the egg whiites are just set.

5 Crumble the feta over the potatoes and top with the spring onions, coriander and d black pep pper. Serve with the salad and the rest of the salsa on the side.

Energy

Each 330g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Med

1,602kJ 11.6g 383kcal Med

19%

17%

5.3g 27.7g 1.39g 27%

High

31%

23%

of your reference intake Typiccal energy values per 100g: 485kJ/116kcal

● 100g radishes, quartere ed ● 100g pitted black olive es,

drained and halved

● 400g tomatoes, chopped ● ½ cucumber,, diced ● 1 red onion, thinly slice ed ● Zest and juice 1 lemon,,

plus extra slices to serv ve (optional) ● 100g feta, cubed ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 10g basil, finely choppe ed, plus extra to garnish (optional) ● 396g Cauldron Organic Tofu, drained and cut into 1.5cm cubes ● 250g Asda Basmati Micro Rice You will also need: ● 8 wood or metal skewers 1 Preheat the grill to high.

Line a baking tray with fo oil.

If using wooden skewers, soak in water.

2 Mix together the radishe es, olives, tomatoes, cucumb ber and onion. Stir in the lemo on juice and feta, then chill.

3 Stir together the oil, basil

THURSDAY

Sweet potato Sweet pota ato bak baked ked d eggs s

Runny-yolk eg ggs and tangy salsa make a surprise filling for these sweet potato jackets SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 84p ● 4 small sweet potatoes

(about 700g), washed

● 200g cool tomato salsa ● 4 medium eg ggs ● 100g feta ● 1 spring onion, sliced ● Coriander, to garnish ● 75g bag Asda Mild Baby

Leaf & Rocket Salad

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

2 Pierce the sweet potatoes a few times with a fork, put in a roasting tin and bake for 50-60 mins until soft.

3 Carefully slice each potato

FRIDAY

Sp picy tuna fis shcakes

Fam mily-fave fishcakes witth a twist of sweet pottato mash, fiery zip of chilli and tender veg SER RVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS, PLUS CH HILLING PRICE PER SER RVING 98p p ● 300g sweet potatoes,

peeled and chopped ● 145g tin Asda Skipjack Tuna Chunks in Spring Water, drained ● Pinch crushed chilli flakes ● 10 0g coriander, chopped ● Zest and juice 1 lime, plus extra wedges to o serve (optional) ● 60g plain breadcrumbs ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil

● 1 carrot, cu ut into

matchsticcks

● 160g broc ccoli, cut

into floretts

● ½ Chinese e leaf, chopped ● 3 spring onions, cut into

4cm lengtths

● 170g sachet Asda Soy

& Garlic Sttir-fry Sauce

1 Bring a pan n of water to the boil, add the sweet potatoes and cook for 12-15 mins until soft. Dra ain and mash.

2 Season the e mash with black pepper and stir in the tuna, chilli, coriander, lime zest and juicce. Divide the mixture into 8 and, using wet hands, fo orm into cakes.

3 Put the bre eadcrumbs on a plate and press the cakes into the crum mbs to coat.

Chill for 15 mins.

4 Working in n batches, heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan and cook the fishcakes for 3-4 mins on each side, until golden brown. Set aside in a wa arm place.

5 Heat the re est of the oil in another fryin ng pan or wok and stir-fry the carrot and broccoli for 2 mins. Stir in the Chinese leaf and spring onions; cookk for 3-4 mins until the veg g has softened.

Add the stir--fry sauce and cook until he eated through.

Serve with th he fishcakes.

Energy

2 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 298g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

1,209kJ 8.3g 289kcal Low

14%

12%

0.9g 19.1g 1.07g 5%

Med

21%

18%

ofyourreferenceintake Typicalenergyy valuesper100g:406kJ/97kcal

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CHICKEN SAUSAGES WITH PEA AND POTATO CRUSH INGREDIENTS 1 pack Richmond Chicken Sausages 700g potatoes 150g frozen peas 50g butter 25g parmesan (optional) Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD 1. Preheat the grill to medium and cook the Richmond Chicken Sausages as per packet instructions.

2. Whilst the chicken sausages are cooking, chop the potatoes and place into a pan of boiling water and boil for 10 minutes.

3. After 10 minutes, add the peas to the boiling potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.

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4. Drain the potatoes and peas then return to pan. Add in the butter (and parmesan) then crush with a potato masher until everything is mixed together.

5. Slice the sausages into bite sized chunks.

Place on a serving dish with crushed potatoes and peas.

6. Season to taste and enjoy!

7. Dig in and let us know how your creation turned out via our Facebook page!

FIND US IN THE SAUSAGE AISLE

*30% less fat than standard Richmond Thick Pork Sausages.

Per 100g cooked: Energy 512 kJ / 122 kcal, Fat 5.4g of which saturates 1.7g, Carbohydrate 12g of which sugars 2.4g, Protein 6.0g, Salt 0.50g.

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Flatbread pizza with peppers & rockett

Topped with punchy rocket and sweet roasted re ed peppers, this cheat’s treat uses heat-and-eat flatbread as a base SERVES 2 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.10 ● 265g pack Asda Tomato

& Garlic Flatbread ● 100g roasted peppers in brine, drained and sliced ● 50g Asda Grated Mozzarella ● 40g wild rocket ● 1tbsp balsamic glaze

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

2 Put the flatbread on a baking tray and top with the peppers, followed by the mozzarella.

3 Cook in the oven for 8-10 mins until the cheese

is melted and golden.

4 Scatter the rocket over the flatbread and drizzle on the balsamic glaze.

Energy

Each 235g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

High

2,212kJ 22.3g 529kcal High

26%

32%

9.6g

5.9g 1.88g

48%

7%

Low

31%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 941kJ/225kcal

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UN UNDER NDER 3 300 00 C CALS ALS S* Rhubarb rice Rhubarb rice pudding pudding

A creamy, comforting desse ert, topped with tangy rhubarb, zingy mint and toasted nuts for crunch SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR PRIC CE PER SERVING 99p ● 150g pudding rice ● 700ml semi-skimmed

milk

● 1 vanilla pod, split open ● 120g golden caster sugar ● Pinch ground nutmeg ● 150g forced rhubarb,

trimmed and chopped

● Fresh mint, to serve ● 30g toasted flaked

almonds, to serve

1 Put the rice, milk, vanilla pod and ½ the sugar in a large pan on a medium heat. Simmer for 30-40 mins, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the mixture becomes thick

*Per 192g serving

and d creamy. Remove the van nilla and add the nutmeg.

2 Put the rhubarb, leftover sug gar and 100ml water in ano other pan. Simmer on medium for 10 mins until ten nder, stirring often.

3 Divide the rice bettween 6 bowls.

Top p with the rhu ubarb and its cooking liqu uid.

4 Sprinkle with the min nt and flakked alm monds to serve.

Energy

Each 192g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,084kJ 5.0g 259kcal Low

13%

7%

1.5g 25.7g 0.25g 8%

Med

29%

4%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 565kJ/135kcal

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IN THE MICROWAVE ‘Baked’ cheesecake e

Lush, creamy cheesecake e meets tangy blackcurrant topping in this easy-peasy pud SERVES 2 READY IN 10 MINS, PLUS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING 59p ● 20g unsalted butter ● 30g digestive biscuits,

crushed

● 150g Asda Light

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Original Soft Cheese 50% Less Fat ● 1tsp vanilla extract ● 1tbsp icing sugar ● 1 medium egg ● 3tbsp Extra Special Blackcurrant Conserve ● Mint, to garnish (optional) 1 Divide the butter between 2 microwave-safe ramekins and heat on high for 20-30 secs until it melts. Swirl the ramekins to coat the insides with the butter, then stir the biscuit crumbs into the butter at the bottom of the ramekins. Press down with the back of a spoon.

2 In a bowl, beat together the soft cheese, vanilla and icing sugar until smooth; mix in the egg a little at a time. Spoon the mixture into the ramekins.

3 Microwave on a medium setting for 2 mins 30 secs to 3 mins, until just set.

Chill in the freezer for

20 mins, or in the fridge for at least 1 hr.

4 To serve, heat the blackcurrant conserve in the microwave for 30 secs to soften. Run a round-bladed knife in between the inside of the ramekins and the cheesecakes and remove. Put on small plates and spoon over the warm jam topping. Garnish with mint leaves, if using.

Energy

Each 160g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

20%

32%

13%

1,633kJ 22.4g 12.3g 12.3g 0.80g 390kcal High High Med Med

62%

14%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,021kJ/244kcal

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1TBSP CLEAR HONEY 1TBSP SWEET CHILLI SAUCE 1TBSP ASDA REDUCED SALT

SOY SAUCE 2TSP FINELY GRATED FRESH GINGER 1TSP SESAME OIL 240G PACK ASDA 2 SALMON FILLETS, SKIN REMOVED 1/2TBSP SESAME SEEDS 250G PACK ASDA WHOLEGRAIN MICRO RICE 320G BIRDS EYE STEAMFRESH SUPER SUNSHINE MIX (TAKEN FROM A 540G PACK )

LET ’ S COOK!

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Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. In a shallow baking dish, mix together the honey,

sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger and sesame oil.

Lay the skinned salmon fillets in the baking dish with the honey mixture, and carefully turn to coat them all over. Cover and set aside to marinate for 15 mins.

Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salmon and bake for 15 mins, until cooked through.

Meanwhile, empty the micro rice into a pan. Open 3 individual bags of the Sunshine Mix frozen veg and weigh out 320g; save the rest for another time.

Add the veg to the rice with 100ml water. Cover, bring to the boil and then simmer for 4-5 mins until hot. Drain.

Divide the rice and veg mixture between 2 plates and top each with a salmon fillet to serve.

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Energy

Each 470g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,674kJ 22.6g 4.7g 639kcal High Low

32%

32%

24%

Salt

18.3g 1.08g Low

20%

Low

18%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 569kJ/136kcal

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IREM SAYS…

I love this dish – it’s slightly spicy but not too much!

I enjoyed cooking this so much!

One useful tip I learnt from food editor Gregor was that, when I make this recipe again, it would be easier to use ginger paste rather than grating whole ginger. The whole experience has really encouraged me to keep cooking and be creative with food. Thank you, Asda Kids’ Kitchen!

Watch…

Irem and her family make sesame salmon @ASDA on IGTV and Pinterest

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Food styling: Lorna Brash. Hair: Roisin Donaghy @Joy Goodman

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CALLING ALL STAR COOKS! Your little foodie could be our next Asda Kids’ Kitchen hero

If your child loves to cook, we want to hear from you!

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 asdamagazineeditor@asda.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 pictures printed in an issue of Asda Magazine and on Asdagoodliving.co.uk; and their recipe filmed for Asda’s social channels including Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. A night in a twin room at a 3-star London hotel and all required transport will be provided. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to the photoshoot, which will run from approx 10am until 4pm. No purchase required. See ASDA.GL/terms for full Ts & Cs. Privacy: Entries must be made by the parent/guardian of the child.

By entering you give permission for Asda to use the personal information (video etc) in the ways set out in the Ts & Cs. Only Asda and our partner Hearst will have access to entries, in order to run this experience.

Unsuccessful entries will be deleted within one month of the closing date. To find out how Asda looks after personal information and your privacy rights, please visit our Privacy Centre at ASDA.com/privacy

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Calling all bookworms World Book Day is almost here! Join us for the celebration of sharing stories and free* books this 5 March…

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orld Book Day is now in its 23rd year and aims to encourage a love of reading and sharing stories. After all, sharing stories with children of all ages for at least 10 minutes every day has a huge impact on their future and can help create readers for life.

That’s why the charity provides every child, from toddler to teen**, with a free* book from the line-up listed on the opposite page. Thanks to National Book Tokens, and lots of publishers and booksellers, more than 15 million tokens are given to schools for kids to trade for a free book from a participating shop or store, including Asda! Or, if young readers prefer, they can use it to get £1 off any book or audio book costing £2.99 or more†.

Find out how your child can claim a free book – and discover tips on sharing stories – at worldbookday.com

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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. *Free with valid World Book Day token. Offer valid 27 February to 29 March 2020.

One token per child and per transaction. Photocopies not accepted. **Visit worldbookday.com for full details. †£1 off any full-price book redeemable against any book or audio book worth £2.99 or more

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HOW TO GET KIDS READING

Author and illustrator Rob Biddulph, official illustrator of World Book Day 2020, shares his tips MAKE TIME TO READ

‘Set aside a regular slot in your day for reading with your children – bedtime is perfect. All of us have very busy lives, but if you can manage to grab half an hour of quiet, one-to-one time, it will soon become a favourite part of the day for both of you.’

LET YOUR CHILD CHOOSE WHAT BOOK YOU READ

‘We don’t want children to read because they have to but because they want to. It’s proven that children who read for pleasure alone are far more likely to achieve more with their lives, so encourage them to read books about the things they love.’

MAKE IT FUN

‘Do the voices, make up songs or ask questions about topics that arise from the story. The more fun children have when you’re reading with them, the more likely it is that they will want to do it again.’

THE FREE BOOK ROUND-UP Choose from: Bing’s Splashy Story; Supertato: Books Are Rubbish! by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet; Evie In The Jungle by Matt Haig; The Day We Met The Queen by Onjali Q. Raúf; Amelia Fang And The Bookworm Gang by Laura Ellen Anderson; Dog Man: Three Stories In One

by Dav Pilkey; The Case Of The Drowned Pearl

by Robin Stevens; My Awesome Guide To Getting Good At Stuff by Matthew Syed; Kid Normal And The Loudest Library by Greg James and Chris Smith; Alex Rider Undercover by Anthony Horowitz; Split by Muhammad Khan; The Kissing Booth: Road Trip! by Beth Reekles

HOW TO CLAIM YOUR CHILD’S FREE BOOK

Visit any Asda store with your book token and choose one of the free books listed above – or pick another book costing £2.99 or more and get a £1 discount.

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Thrive

Packed with expert advice and ways to live well, our inspiring lifestyle section will help you make the most of the month

Time to renew A

t this time of year, it’s tempting to stay indoors, cosied away from the world outside. But staying connected to nature is essential to our wellbeing, especially as we start to wake up from winter. Celebrate by bringing the outside in: introduce blooms and blossom to bring a touch of the natural world into your home. It’s a reminder that spring is well and truly on its way!

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THE LOWDOWN ON…

heart health

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ands up who eats their 5-a-day (and yes, we can see you at the back!). Only one in four of us does, according to NHS figuress, wh hich h means the rest of us are missing out on a powerful health boost from fruit and veg.

These are foods that particularly impact our heart health, both in the short and long term.

Research show ws that individua als whose diets are rich in fruit and vegetables tend to have lower blood pressure, which reduces the risk of heart attack or strokke. Fruit and vegetables alsso contain fibre, which ca an help lower LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol (the kind that furs up your arteries). embrace fats The type of fats you include in your diet are also very important. Fat used to get a bad press, but not any more – although it’s still best to be prudent about trans and saturated fats, as these can increase the amount of LDL cholesterol 68 | ASDA MAGAZINE

Around 7.4 million of us live with heart disease in the UK, but small changes to diet and lifestyle can make a big difference, says registered nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert

WHAT to eat more of...

Fish Fruits Vegetables Cereals Olive oil Wholegrains Pulses Legumes Nuts & seeds

(and therefore your risk of heart disease). Try swapping in ‘good’ fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, from foods such as nuts and d avo ocados.

HEALTH HITS Oily fish is a great source of omega-3, a polyunsaturated fat thought to benefit heart health. Most people in the UK don’t eat the recommended two portions of fish per week, one of wh hich should be oily, so stock up on mackerel and salm mon. If you’re vegetarrian or vegan, sourcess of omega-3 include hemp seeds and flaxxseeds.

Ultim mately, a balanced and varried diet that includes plenty of fruit, vegetab bles, wholegrains, and plant-based proteins or lean meat is what promotes good heart health. Enjoy everything but be conscious of your choices – awareness is key.

Follow Rhiannon at Rhitrition.com and on Instagram @Rhitrition Next time Rhiannon explains how diet can affect your sleep

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Beware of friends intent on sabotaging your new alcohol-free lifestyle, says soberista Kirstin Chaplin

ou did it! You survived Dry January. But what now?

Whether you’ve decided to say goodbye to alcohol forever or just want to cut back, at some point you’ll find yourself face-to-face with your old drinking buddies. In my experience, this group of friends doesn’t like to let one of its former flock go easily, so be prepared for a couple of curve balls.

It’s time to retox, they’ll say. Or: ‘It’s my birthday!’

When you’re committing to a drink-less lifestyle, there are a million and one reasons to have a beer, or a teeny-tiny vodka, so make sure your reasons for not indulging are stronger

than their arguments for!

Be clear as to why you’re doing this. Whether it’s health, wealth, family or work, it’s no-one’s business but yours, so don’t be swayed or feel you have to over-explain your decision. be prepared When I gave up alcohol three years ago, I initially decided to do it for a year.

This was an altogether more palatable option for me (and my friends) and, thankfully, I had their backing. Still, at first, I gave a wide swerve to situations where I’d be tempted to drink. You may do the same, and that’s OK. But when you choose to step back into the fray, it’s good to be prepared. In the face

of well-meaning friends leading me back into temptation, these are the four responses I used: ● ‘No thanks. I did Dry January and feel so good I’ve decided to carry on.’ ● ‘Actually, I’ve challenged myself to stay booze-free until July.’ ● ‘Drinking makes me anxious so I’m cutting back.’ (This one stops most people in their tracks.) ● ‘I don’t drink alcohol any more, but I would love a (insert mocktail of your choice here).’

It is hard but you only have to do it once. And you might be surprised by how many of your old tribe follow your lead! Let me know how people react, and get in touch on Instagram @kirstinchaplin Next time It’s spritzer season: how to stay on track when the sun shines ASDA MAGAZINE | 69

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WIN THE WAR ON WASTE Shop smarter by avoiding excess packaging and reusing loose-produce bags at the supermarket. Waste educator Lindsay Miles shares her trolley tips

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he key to this particular mission is to get organised before you head out. Reusable produce bags are a great way to avoid the thin plastic ones in the fruit and veg aisle (you can buy them made of mesh or cotton).

If you’re buying from food service counters (the butcher, fishmonger, deli or bakery), bring reusable containers to put these items in.

Look for unwrapped fruit and vegetables. Not an option? Choose the least amount of packaging.

Bigger pack sizes use less packaging overall, but don’t buy so much that the food itself goes to waste.

pre-packaged, though some come in recyclable paper or cardboard.

Choose tins and cans over plastic bottles, and glass jars rather than plastic ones. Aluminium and steel, along with glass, can be recycled indefinitely. This isn’t true of plastic (only 9% of plastic ever made has been recycled, and only 10% of that has been recycled more than once).

SMALL STEPS Where the only option is plastic, look for plastic numbers 1 and 2 (PET and HDPE) as these are more recyclable.

Mixed materials (plastic, metal and paper smooshed up) are the hardest to recycle, so avoid where possible.

Start small. Then move on to the next thing when you’re ready. All these changes add up over time.

make savvy choices At the bakery, look for loose bread or rolls rather than prepackaged versions. With beauty and cleaning products, choose solids over liquids. Think bar soap, laundry powder and dishwasher tablets (not individually wrapped!)

Most grocery items are

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GOOD DEE ED FEE ED THIS MONTH

Asda colle eague Sue Dunn raised £10,000 to name a guide dog in memo ory of her late husband

Sue with husband Arthur

Visiting a guide dog

WHO: S U E D U N N WHAT: S P O N S O R E D G U I D E D O G WHERE:: A S DA , B U RY ST E D M U N D S Sue Dunn de edicated months to shifts at the store hosting even nts and organising as he loved it so Fundraising collections to o raise the money to much. To focus on with colleagues honour her hu usband Arthur, who something positive, died on Christm mas Day 2018.

I decided to raise funds to name a Sue, who worrked dog. It was how I dealt with my grief.’ with him at the Bury Sue’s amazing efforts will, St Edmunds store, What in part, be matched by the explains, ‘Arthur have you Asda Foundation, which will was diagnosed done today contribute £2,499 to the with cancer in cause. And when the next that’s made you February 2018. litter of puppies are born at feel good?

But even after the Guide Dogs for the Blind We’d love to hear about chemotherapy, Association breeding centre, it! See p3 for how to he did a few one will be named… Arthur. get in touch

Making a donation

Project Lee and Gill Carter celebrated their connect wedding in their local Asda café For Lee and Gill there was only ever one venue for their wedding reception – the Asda café where they’d first met after Lee offered Gill his seat. ‘I’d been coming to the café regularly for a bit of company and I think Lee did too,’ says Gill. ‘When we met, it went from a spark to a flame.’

Staff at the Rawtenstall store transformed the café

for them with tablecloths, balloons and Champagne, and were even mentioned in Lee’s speech.

He told them, ‘A special thanks to Asda and the café team.

‘They have worked so hard for us and made our wedding day one to cherish for the rest of our lives!’

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THINGS YOU ONLY KNOW IF… you’re dating in your 50ss Writer Stephanie Nimmo, 51, was widowed in 2015 and recently sttarted navigating the dating scene. She e lives in London with her three childre en it involves lost skills, like flirting It’s hard going out onto the dating scene in your 50s. I’d been married for 23 years and have had to learn how to think as a single woman and not automatically as part of a couple.

Flirting was a skill I’d forgotten, too.

I remember one date’s eyes glazing over as I waffled on about my boys not bringing their dirty cups down from their rooms – hardly sparkling conversattion! A friend to old me to ‘treat them all as practice dates’, and they were right. The more e I’ve been on, the more my self-cconfidence – and ability to flirt – has returned, but I had to use the firstt few just learning to be ‘me’ ag gain.

It can get addictive Online dating can get addictive.

There have been times when I’ve felt sad, low and alon ne and have found myself swiping on men’s profiles just to start a simple conversation. It’s so easy to meet men these days and it’s fascinating to rea ad all the profiles,

but after going on a datte with a guy who looked nothing likke his pictures, I’ve had to remind mysself that what I see isn’t always reall life. We all present a carefully curated image online. However, meeting new people has allowed me e to climb out of my grief and rem member that although one chaptter of my life has closed, I still have a lot of life ahead of me.

It can lead to unlikely friendships Some guys I’ve met haven’t worked out romantically, but they’ve developed into great friendships.

That’s been an unexpected bonus; I’ve met people I’d never normally have met and made some really close friends as a result. In fact, my closest male friend is a former Bumble date.

We speak constantly and meet up for platonic dates and days out where we often find ourselves chatting about the trials and tribulations of our romantic lives. He’s my go-to person if I meet someone new and want an opinion on them.

it helps you rediscover yourself ‘It was a big step to start dating again after being married for so many years, but it’s been so worth it. Go into it with an open mind – not everyone will be your cup of tea, but on the whole, I’ve met some really nice men and they’re generally just as nervous about being back out there, too. Use it as a way to build your confidence again and think about who you are and what you want. I think I lost who I was, having spent so many years being a mum and a wife. It’s nice to be appreciated again for being myself.’

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Use visual cues Visual reminders prompt us to take action, which is why we write ‘to do’ and shopping lists. They’re also a good way of plotting our progress (think of a child with a sticker chart), which has a positive effect on our motivation. ‘Visual cues and measures of progress reinforce what we’re doing and give us a sense of immediate satisfaction,’ says James.

Create a Temptation Bundle Combining things you should be doing with things you want to do (a ‘Temptation Bundle’) can work.

‘Only binge-watch that boxset when tackling the ironing pile, or only allow yourself a pedicure if you deal with emails at the same time,’ says James.

You’re more likely to do something if it has enjoyment attached to it.

Enter into a commitment contract ‘If you know that you procrastinate by mindlessly playing games on your phone, delete the apps – or move them to somewhere less easy to access,’ says James. ‘Arranging to go to that exercise class with a friend also makes it harder to bail.’

Making yourself accountable can help overcome procrastination.

Getting started can take time, but once you do… …you Open up possibilities One small step can lead to you discovering a love for something (or someone) that changes your life path or career.

…you grow Taking action helps us to grow as people.

Adopting a new way of thinking, or learning something new, can bring beneficial changes.

…you banish boredom We get bored if we’re not challenged. But often, it’s the things we’re least eager to do that bring new opportunities.

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Follow the 2-minute rule Scale down your plans so they are more doable. For instance, 10 minutes of meditation becomes two minutes of closing your eyes. ‘Everyone can manage two minutes of something,’ says James Clear, who writes about habits and human potential. ‘It’s better to do less than you’d hoped than do nothing at all.’

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Challenge accepted…

Hana joins in with the group and, below right, with instructor Martin Christie

This month nordic walking Asda Magazine editor Hana Keirnan tried Nordic walking on Hampstead Heath, London. Here’s how she got on…

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muscle groups. It’s important to co-ordinate swinging the poles with your stride so that they’re a help, not a hindrance; to begin with, my poles would skid sideways off the ground.

Once I got the hang of it, though, I was able to walk much faster than normal: 30-40% faster, according to Martin! challenging terrain We stopped after 10 minutes to stretch, then set off again over more challenging terrain. Despite the chilly weather, I was starting to get pretty warm! I still had enough puff left to chat, though. There’s a lovely sociable aspect to this activity. The aim, I was told, is to “glide” and, once I stopped overthinking the technique and let my body find the rhythm,

I could really feel the magic start to happen.

My body felt stronger I clocked up 11,000 steps over the hour and felt all my major muscle groups working. The next day my body felt tighter and stronger and, most Importantly, my back felt fine: loose and comfortable. I’m definitely going to find a Nordic walking group closer to home in Leeds and invest in a pair of poles, so I can do it regularly, It’s a brilliant low-impact, high-reward activity, and I loved how sociable it was, too. This newbie is a convert!’

Skill level: E A SY Cost: F R O M £ 6 /C L A S S TIME: 1 H O U R WA L K

Photographs: Charlotte Nott-Macaire

Hana says: ‘I’ve always exercised regularly. I used to go to the gym three times a week and loved road cycling and dance, too. Then, last year, a back injury left me immobile for three months. I worked with a physio on rehab exercises to slowly help build up my core and glutes to support my back. Walking has been a big part of my recovery, so could Nordic walking add a bit of oomph to my routine?

To learn more and find your local group, go to nordicwalking. co.uk

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It’s all about denim! From sustainable jeans to how best to do the double, we’ve got all the latest looks from George

True blue blue

Words: Grace Allen

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hen it comes to wardrobe staples, jeans are a classic.

Whatever your day holds, they’re the ultimate go-to, which is why we’re excited about the new sustainable denim range from George.

Sourced through the MADE IN GREEN scheme*, which

guarantees prroducts are environmenta ally friendly and socially re esponsible, they come in colours and styles to suit all shapes and sizes. Perfect with boots in winter and tra ainers or pretty flats in spring, you can find them in-store and online at George.com m now.

Selected stores only, subject to availability. Online delivery charges may apply. *Selected styles from women’s range only

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In my Jeans Four dancers reveal what they love about denim as they check out the fab new range from George CHARLIE DOWNS, 22, FROM ESSEX, WEARING GEORGE STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS How does wearing denim make you feel?

I’m confident when I have the right pair of jeans on – it’s amazing when they sculpt you in all the right places. places What’s your go-to jeans style?

Straight-leg cuts.

How do you change up your denim from work to weekend?

Straight-leg I tend to dress casually, so jeans, 8-20, I’ll wear the same style of £16 street-vibe jeans whether working or going out.

Why do you like denim?

It can look classy or cool – it’s a great year-round item. Plus you can cinch in your waist with a great pair of high-waisted jeans!

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‘Denim makes me feel fresh and confident’ NOAH PREMPEH, 22, FROM FRANCE, WEARING GEORGE STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS What do you love most about denim?

The way it fits and defines your legs and butt!

Do you customise denim?

Yes, big time – I love to let my creativity loose.

How does wearing denim make you feel?

Fresh and confident.

What’s your favourite way to wear denim?

With more denim!

What’s your day-to-day denim look?

A streetwear style, like black slim jeans with a fresh pair of trainers.

Comfy but fashionable.

Straight-leg jeans, 32-38S, 30-42R, 32-38L, £14

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‘I like a bit of stretch, whether I’m dancing or socialising’ CHARLIE A KNIGHT, 27, FROM LONDON, WEARING GEORGE SLIM JEANS What do you like about the jeans you’re wearing?

These dark blue denims are a great fashion piece – and they’re roomy enough to allow for a range of movement.

How often do you wear denim?

Every day!

What do you look for in jeans?

I like a bit of stretch, whether I’m dancing or socialising.

How does a good pair of jeans affect your mood?

A great fit makes me feel more powerful when I move. I used to wear skinny jeans but now I prefer jeans with a little more room to breathe.

Slim-fit jeans, Do you like to add 32-38S, 30-42R, your own style?

32-38L, £14 I change my jeans for summer by introducing rips to keep me cool.

Sometimes, I’ll add a bit of embroidery.

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‘I like my jeans to have a well-worn, vintage look’ BLUE ELLERY, 24, FROM SOUTH LONDON, WEARING GEORGE BOYFRIEND JEANS What do you like about denim?

I always feel great in it – and it never goes out of fashion.

There’s always a fit and style of jeans that’ll make your legs look good.

What’s your go-to style?

Faded blue, high-waisted jeans with a slim leg – I like the well-worn, vintage look.

How to do you wear denim across the seasons?

My winter look is blue jeans with sweatshirts, beanies, and an oversized denim jacket.

In summer, it’s cropped tops and bucket hats.

Any customising tips?

I like to add a couple of rips, or little extras such as a belt chain.

Boyfriend jeans, 8-20, £14

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3 ways to weaR S t e p o u t i n t h i s u l t r a - v e r s a t i l e a n d s u p e r- c o o l w a r d r o b e s t a p l e that will see you from spring through to summer in style Work to pub

A black denim pinafore dress matched with a simple black tee and double-duty accessories is your fast track to versatile dressing.

Team with dusty-pink ankle boots, a soft camel coat, jewellery and a bag for a look that’s polished enough for work and suitably chic for drinks or a meal afterwards.

Necklace, £6

Weekend WINNER

Meeting a friend for coffee, off out with the kids or walking the dog?

Whatever your plans, a denim dress layered over a white long-sleeve top is the perfect seasonal combo.

Add a draped trench and classic trainers, plus a casual-cute bucket hat so you’re prepared if (or, more likely, when…) the weather turns.

Earrings, £3 (2-pack)

Top, 8-24 4, £4.50

Coat, S-XXL, £26

Look sharp

Going out-out? Grab your denim dress then kick things up a gear by pairing it with a statement shirt for easy-wear elegance. Then give your outfit some attitude with sleek black ankle boots, a matching bag and large, silver-tone earrings. All you need is a slick of bold, bright lipstick and you’re good to go!

Coat, S-XXL, £26

Dress, 8-20, £16

Shirt, 8-24, £15

T-shirt, 8-24, £7

Words: Grace Allen

Denim dress, 8-20, £16

Hat, £8

Trainers, 3-9, £12.50

Boots, 3-9, £16

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Photographs: Lydia Bowden. Styling: J’nae Phillips. Grooming: Holly Miller

I grew up in the 80s, so I’ve seen a fair amount of double denim in my life.

In the world of fashion, what goes around comes around, which is why now, in 2020, the dual denim trend is back. And this time, it’s cooler than ever.

What makes double denim so wearable these days is there’s so much choice.

Casual jackets and smart shirts; relaxed-fit jeans or more slim-cut styles; light denim, dark denim. It couldn’t be easier to pick a look that works for you.

I can dress quite casually for the office, so jeans and trainers are my go-to work wardrobe. Adding a denim jacket in a contrasting shade of blue over a simple white T-shirt takes it up a notch and makes it feel a bit

more dressy. If I have an important interview or meeting, I might swap the trainers for brogues…

Little styling tricks here and there can also elevate your all-over denim look.

My favourite way to wear a denim jacket is with the top one or two buttons done up: you get a little glimpse of the top underneath and you can pop the collar up, yet it still feels relaxed.

Double denim makes mornings easier. It takes all the hassle out of deciding what top or jacket to wear.

A couple of pairs of jeans in two different shades of blue, a denim jacket, denim shirt, several neutral T-shirts and sweaters and a top in a vibrant colour make up the ultimate capsule wardrobe for work or play.

‘The dual denim trend is back. And this time, it’s cooler than ever’ Jacket, S-XXXXL, £25; T-shirt, S-XXXXL, £8; Slim-fit jeans, 32-38S, 30-42R, 32-38L, £14; Trainers, 6-12, £16

Slim-fit jeans, as before Straight-leg jeans, 32-38S, 30-42R, 32-38L, £14 Skinny jeans 32-38S, 30-42R, 32-38L, £18 Selected stores only, subject to availability.

Online delivery charges may apply

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A LOVE LETTER To MY BODY

HELPING YOU FEEL LIKE YOU This range of bras from George is designed with women who have undergone surgery in mind. Look out for…

Cup pockets: wear with or without a prosthesis on either or both sides

Recovering from breast cancer can be a d if f i c u l t j o u r n ey. H e re, o n e wo m a n tells us how the right lingerie can help…

Linda Vyas, 59, from Leicester, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and after a full-breast mastectomy, underwent reconstructive surgery. She explains how the post-surgery range from George has helped her regain her confidence.

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eing diagnosed with breast cancer came as a terrible shock. I went for a regular mammogram and, within a week, was asked to attend a biopsy. I’ve come to terms with it all, but my message to other women is, don’t ignore that appointment: my mammogram saved my life, as I had no worrying symptoms whatsoever.

Both chemotherapy and my medication make my skin more sensitive, so it’s really important that what I wear next to it is soft and non-irritating. The quality of the materials used in the George range is lovely: supportive and soft, with a choice of beautiful

colours. It’s ideal for everyday wear even if you haven’t had surgery!

It was a fabulous idea for the George team to send their designs to people like me, who are living with the after-effects of cancer. I feel like they’ve taken on board exactly what I’ve asked for, which is so helpful for women in my position.

Post-surgery, I’ve bought a lot of bras that are either too uncomfortable to wear or don’t fit properly, so it’s good to find pretty, feminine lingerie that helps me feel body confident again.’

‘It’s great to find a comfortable bra in such a pretty style’

In 2020, we’re donating £500,000 from the sale of all George bras to our Tickled Pink campaign, which helps to fund the work of Breast Cancer Now**. Visit ASDA.com/tickled-pink Selected stores only, subject to availability. Online delivery charges may apply. *Post-surgery bras available online only. **Registered charity in England and Wales 1160558. Registered charity in Scotland SC045584 and Isle of Man 1200

Comfort bra*, S-XL, £16 (2-pack in Nude and Black; also available in White and Black) Soft Touch Short knickers, 10-22, £3

Cotton-lined cups for comfort

Soft, comfortable underbands for extra support

Soft Touch bra*, 34B-42E, £16 (2-pack in Pink, above, and Mocha, below)

Post-surgery bra*, 34B-42E, £9 Briefs, 10-22, £4.50 (also available in high-waisted Brazilian and shorts styles) Feminine design that’s comfortable and practical

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Photograph: Louisa Parry

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njoy a pampering soak while doing your bit for breast cancer charity CoppaFeel! with this, limited-edition bath bomb, exclusive to Asda. Designed to remind people of the importance of checking their breasts regularly, 50p from the sale of each fruity-fragranced fizzer goes to the charity – so look out for them in store and online while stocks last.

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community matters At Asda, we’re not just foodies! As these stories show, it’s not only what goes in your trolley that counts…

‘I’ve become an honorary granny to a very special little Asda customer’ When Asda colleague Izzy Ralston struck up a friendship and special connection with a little girl named Ellie McShane, she became part of the family…

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hile working on the tills at Asda Toryglen for some years, I loved chatting to absolutely everyone, especially the children. And when one little girl came in six years ago, everything changed.

I was doing my normal shift on a Sunday when Richard McShane and his one-year-old daughter Ellie, who has Down’s Syndrome, came to my till. I started making a fuss of her, like I normally do with the kids, but there was something very special about Ellie. I took one look at her and my heart just melted.

Over the next few weeks and months, Ellie and her dad would come to my till every Sunday to pay for their shopping and we’d get chatting. Ellie was shy at first – she couldn’t really talk – but after a bit, her confidence grew and she started signing “thank you” and blowing me kisses when she left.

perfect pals

It wasn’t long before Ellie would ask for me whenever they were shopping in the store, and if I was on my break, one of my colleagues would come and find me and say, “Your wee pal is here.”

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Over the years, our friendship has grown and grown, and then one day, I said to her dad, “I’m going to adopt her as one of my honorary grandchildren.”

And that’s what I’ve done.

Asda colleague Izzy Ralstonl with her ‘wee pal’ Ellie McShanel

Part of the family

I have 14 grandchildren of my own, and Ellie gets treated exactly the same as the rest of them.

She gets birthday and Christmas presents from me, and when I go on holiday, I’ll bring her back a T-shirt, like I do for all the others.

When Ellie comes in to see me at the shop now, she’ll tell me to get off my seat behind the till, so that she can sit down – because she’s the boss! Then we’ll scan her weekly shop together.

She’ll also bring me in pictures and school photos, too, which never fail to make me cry. Her dad always jokes to Ellie and says, “Let’s see if we can make Izzy cry this week, shall we?” I always do.

I don’t know why I felt such an instant connection with Ellie, I just did. She’s got such a special spirit, and I love seeing her little face so much. I’m so thankful to her wonderful parents, Jane and Richard, who have allowed me to be a part of their family, and let Ellie become such a special part of mine.’

COMMUNITY

‘THE LOCAL ASDA TEAM MADE MY SON’S DREAM COME TRUE’ After desperately wanting an Asda name badge, Maureen Urquhart’s son Steven had his wish granted…

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ou can probably remember your toddler’s worst tantrum ever. I can certainly remember my son Steven’s – it was because he wanted an Asda name badge!

Steven loves the weekly shop at Asda and we’ve been going to the Dundee Milton store since he was a baby. When he was three, we were looking at Facebook and he saw someone with an Asda staff name badge and then threw the biggest tantrum ever because he wanted one, too.

I explained that they were only for staff, but he cried for ages, and the next day, it was the first thing he mentioned!

A while later, our local radio station, Tay FM, asked people to phone in and tell them about their child’s worst ever tantrum, so I phoned in and told them about the name badge. Little did I know, our local store’s community manager

Hi-vis Steven is a huge fan of his Asda name badge Yvanne McLaren was listening. Yvanne invited Steven for a VIP tour of the store with his grandad – he even went in the warehouse and wore a high-vis vest. Plus, he got his own name badge!

Steven, now seven, still loves his trips to Asda. He’s even worn his high-vis vest and name badge when we’ve been shopping – I think he was hoping someone would ask him to do a shift!’

‘Colleagues Put a big smile back on Joey’s Face’ When Amber Bates tried to track down a replacement for her son’s favourite blanket she found it was discontinued. Then Asda staff came to the rescue…

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ver since he was born, Joey, now two, has absolutely loved his Asda Up, Up and Away “blankie”. Whenever he bumped himself, he would cry for it – and he couldn’t go to sleep without it.

So, when it fell apart, I went to my local store in Brighton to get another, but they’d sold out. I tried online but every single store was out of stock.

We bought similar ones, but Joey would just cry for his “blankie”. It was so sad. When my mum suggested writing to Asda’s head office, I didn’t see the point as I knew they’d been

discontinued. So, I couldn’t believe it when Mum said she’d got a reply! One of the Asda colleagues in the Leeds store remembered seeing one – it was the last one! They sent it and didn’t even ask for payment. I was amazed.

I can’t thank the staff enough for Find their kindness out more – and for about our work in going out of the community at their way to asdafoundation.org put the smile back on Joey’s face.’

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LIFE talk

‘THINGS SEEM put together…

UNTIL I open a cupboard’ Singer and West End star Louise Redknapp, 45, lives in London with her two sons, Charley, 15, and Beau, 11

Do you have a regular fitness regime?

I try to go to the gym three times a week. I meet with a friend and make it more of a social activity by going for a coffee. It also makes me less likely to skip it.

How about self-care?

I have a lovely spiritual healer and I’m more likely to spend a couple of hours with her than I am relaxing at home with a face mask. I come away recharged and feeling I can cope with whatever life brings.

Must-haves in your fridge?

I have two boys so there’s always pizza for when they are late back from school.

Interior design style?

I like modern and simple but with a bit of a retro Victorian feel thrown in.

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LOUISE’S

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ways to create a comfy home

Light candles They give the place a nice ambience when people come over.

Collect books It’s a lovely way to add character, and I like that they say something about you.

Create a home hub If you have space, make the kitchen somewhere people can chat to you while you cook.

Fill bowls with fruit I’m no good at keeping plants, but big bowls of fruit look good and the kids are more likely to help themselves.

Add soft furnishings My boys feel happy curled up with comfy cushions and throws, so are less likely to sit in their bedrooms.

Right, negotiating sofa space with her dogs and, below, posing for a selfie Do you have any clever storage solutions?

Yes, the garage. My house is pretty spotless as you walk in, but open a cupboard and everything falls out. If you didn’t know me, you’d think my life was well put together – just don’t open any doors…

Is it hard keeping the house tidy with two boys and your dogs?

You can’t move for trainers.

Any mum will empathise because you say the same things again and again.

Can you put your trainers away? Can you pick your coat up? But as I’m saying it, I’m doing it! I try to keep the dogs off the expensive sofa, which is the one they want to sit on, of course. At

bedtime I have to cover it with the ironing board, or they’re straight up there!

Louise is working with George to create her new Love Louise edit.

Find out more – and take a look – at George.com/ LoveLouiseEdit

Interview: Samantha Wood

What things do you always make time for?

Nights out with friends.

I love a good catch up and finding out what’s going on in their lives.