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WELCOME WELCOME As a child of the late-’80ss and ’90s, I loved all the festive catalogues and food and gift guides. I’d read through them, folding down pages as I went, to bookmark the most delicious dishes, coolest presents and top ideas for the ultimate Christmas. I lived for it! Sadly, my parents never Hana Keirnan got me a Mr Frosty snowm man slush maker, but Asda Editor they did get a sense of my y mince pie obsession! This bum mper issue captures all that excitement. It’s ﬁt to burst with the on nly recipes you’ll need this Ch hristmas and New Year (from p7); delicious food from our Plant Based, Free From and Extra Speciial ranges; decorations (p147)) to make your home magical; giffts for under a ﬁver (p122); an nd perfect cocktails and mocktails (p87) for celebrating the big da ay and welcoming 2021. My husba and and I have a big extended d family, so Christmas tends to be e a military operation. That’s why I love a no-fuss, no-waste approach, so this issue is also packed with tips, tricks and hacks to make this your easiesst Christmas ever! Of course e, none off us can deny it wiill be diff fferentt this year, so let’s make the most of what we are ab ble to enjoy. I’ll be swapping long drives for mince pies at ho ome and ‘Keeping it Merry’ in my George PJs, Zooming my fam mily to play games and raise a toasst. Indulge in what sparks joy – whether that’s puttting an extra packet of Christmas tree crumpets in your basket, sipping an indulgent hot chocola ate, or hanging another sparkly bau uble on the tree. That’s the Ch hristmas Spirit…

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Contents GET READY… 7 Stir it up! Get set for Stir Up Sunday with our classic Christmas cake recipe – or try one of our three clever twists for something special this festive season

CHRISTMAS DAY 16 Best-ever turkey Roast the perfect bird with your choice of delicious butters and tasty gravy – and use our tips to ensure it goes without a hitch 21 Christmas dinner made easy Food editor Gregor McMaster’s simple tips for creating a stress-free festive meal for two, four or six, using our range of pre-prepped dishes 30 A very veggie Christmas Impressive and easy meat-free main dishes that will keep all your guests happy 36 Main attractions Not a fan of the traditional turkey? No problem. Check out our mouthwatering selection of alternative centrepiece roasts. Delicious! 43 Super sides Complement your festive feast with some tasty accompaniments that’ll really add the wow-factor 49 Quick ’n’ easy puds A selection of delicious desserts featuring all the indulgence with none of the hassle, thanks to our make-it-simple hacks 56 Meal maths: Centrepiece triﬂes Choose your favourite combination of ingredients and put them together to create a Christmas showstopper 59 The best wines for Christmas Wine expert Helen McGinn’s pick of reds, whites and ﬁzz to complement your meal. Plus, her brilliant top tips that will turn you into a connoisseur 67 Love your leftovers Can’t manage another bite? These tasty ideas use up excess festive fare so you can do it again tomorrow! 4 | ASDA CHRISTMAS GUIDE

TIME TO CELEBRATE 74 Grazing board perfection Create a decadent traditional, sweet or plant-based spread 81 Party pieces Delicious dinky bites to keep everyone happy – all with minimal effort 87 Raise a glass Celebrate in style with these tasty Christmas cocktails and mocktails 91 Let’s tuck in Want more than nibbles? Perk up your party with these stunning entrées 98 A taste of Christmas Discover what makes our Extra Special festive fare so good

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FABULOUS FEASTING 103 Brunch These indulgent ideas are the perfect way to enjoy a leisurely start to your day 109 Your £15 lunch for 6 Mix-and-match dishes to feed six people on a budget – perfect for enjoying with your nearest and dearest 115 Beat the budget From hearty salad to sausage and mash with a twist, Mimi Harrison serves four meals for four, for under £1 per serving

ALL WRAPPED UP 122 Gift guide From must-have toys and games to toiletries, we’ve got nine pages of pressies for everyone – even your four-legged friends 137 We are family! Look the part this Christmas with festive pyjamas for all ages from George 147 Deck the halls Dress your home with our pick of festive decorations and tableware 158 Life talk TV presenter and author Claudia Winkleman talks Christmas Day chaos, parenting, Strictly and her love of sleep

LOOK OUT FOR THESE SYMBOLS: Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten-free

Dairy-free

*PRICE PER SERVING

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MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKE

STIR IT UP!

Tradition has it that the classic festive cake is made on Stir Up Sunday, but if you want to take your bake to the next level, here’s the inspiration! Switch things up with a modern twist – the choice is yours…

Salted caramel fudge cake, p12

STIR UP SUNDAY Preparing your Christmas cake in advance on Stir Up Sunday (22 November this year

– make a note in your diary!) is the perfect opportunity to start getting into the festive spirit. You can keep your cake simple,

with our traditional rich fruit cake recipe, or take things up a notch by adapting the basic fruitcake to create a festive bake with extra wow-factor. Dare to be different? Turn the page to find out how…

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Baileys fruit & nut loaf cakes

Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, macadamia as and a creamy Irish cream liqueur icing make these fruit-packed loaf cakes extra-luxurious

MAKES 2 CAKES EACH SERVES 12 READY IN 2 HRS 40 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 47p

Classic Christmas fruitcake

Packed with juicy soaked fruit, cittrus zest and warm spice, this cake is a traditional treat. Make ahead to allow the flavours to mature, then decorate nearer the big day, if you want

SERVES 24 READY IN 4 HRS 15 MINS, PLUS SOAKING AND COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 41p

● 350g seedless raisins ● 300g sultanas ● 250g currants ● 100g glacé cherries, quartered ● Finely grated zest 1 orange ● Finely grated zest 1 unwaxed lemon ● 100ml brandy (or cold tea) for soaking, plus extra brandy for ‘feeding’ the cake later (optional) ● 250g plain flour ● 2tsp mixed spice ● 225g unsalted butter, softened ● 225g soft brown sugar ● 4 large eggs ● 100g blanched almonds, finely chopped 1 Put the raisins, sultanas, currants and cherries in a bowl with the zest and 100ml brandy (or cold tea). Cover with clingfilm and leave to soak for 1-2 days, stirring occasionally. 2 Preheat the oven to 150C/130C Fan/Gas 2. Line a 22cm deep round or 20cm deep square cake tin with 3 layers of baking paper. 3 Sift the flour and mixed spice together into a bowl. 4 Beat the butter and soft brown sugar together in another large bowl until creamy. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, adding 1 heaped tbsp of the flour with each of the last 2 eggs. 5 Stir in the rest of the flour with 8 | ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK

the almonds. Add the soaked fruits and any soaking liquid and stir until well mixed. 6 Put into the cake tin and level the top. Dampen your fingertips and pat over the top of the cake, being careful not to make it wet – this helps to prevent the top becoming too hard as it cooks. 7 Bake for 1 hr. Cut 2 pieces of baking paper to the same size as the top of the cake and cut a hole the size of a 10p coin in the centre of each. Lay on top of the cake. Reduce the oven to 140C/ 120C Fan/Gas 1 and bake the cake for another 2-3 hrs or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Start testing after 2 hrs, as ovens can vary. 8 Cool in the tin for 30 mins, then remove from the tin, discard the paper and put on a rack to cool completely. Wrap in fresh baking paper and store in an airtight container. 9 If you want to ‘feed’ the cake with brandy, start a week after it has been stored. Unwrap the cake, pierce the top in several places with a skewer and drizzle over 1tbsp brandy. Then wrap and store. Every week, unwrap the cake, drizzle over some more brandy, then rewrap and store. Energy

Each 91g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,314kJ 11.4g 314kcal Med

16%

5.5g 34.0g 0.09g

28%

High

38%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,443kJ/345kcal

FOR THE CAKES ● 225g unsalted butter, softened ● 225g light soft brown sugar ● 4 large eggs ● 250g plain flour ● 300g sultanas ● 200g currants ● 200g seedless raisins ● 200g glacé cherries, halved ● 40g Brazil nuts, chopped ● 40g hazelnuts, chopped ● 40g macadamia nuts, chopped ● 40g whole blanched almonds, chopped ● 6tbsp Baileys The Original Irish Cream to ‘feed’ the cake (optional) TO DECORATE ● 40g hazelnuts, roughly chopped ● 100g icing sugar ● 2tbsp Baileys The Original Irish Cream (or cold espresso coffee) ● 40g macadamia nuts, roughly chopped 1 Preheat the oven to 150C/ 130C Fan/Gas 2. Line two 21cm x 11cm loaf tins with 3 layers of baking paper. 2 Beat the butter and soft brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, adding 1 rounded tablespoon of the flour with each of the last 2 eggs. 3 Fold in the rest of the flour, then the sultanas, currants, raisins, glacé cherries and chopped nuts. 4 Divide the mixture between the 2 cake tins and level the mixture. Dampen your fingertips and pat all over the top – this

helps stop it becoming too hard when cooking. Bake for 1 hr. 5 Cut 2 pieces of baking paper the size of the top of the tins and make a hole the size of a 10p coin in the centre of each – this will help stop the top browning too much. Lay the pieces of paper on top of the cakes. 6 Reduce the oven temperature to 140C/120C Fan/Gas 1 and cook for 1 hr 30 mins or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Start testing after 1 hr, as ovens can vary. 7 Remove the cakes from the tins (keeping the paper on) and cool on a wire rack. When cold, discard the paper and wrap the cakes individually in fresh baking paper then foil. Store in an airtight container. 8 If you want to ‘feed’ the cakes, you’ll need to start 5 days before decorating. Prick the cakes all over with a skewer and drizzle 1tbsp of the Baileys over each cake. Wrap and store as before. Repeat every day for another 2 days. 9 When you’re ready to decorate the cake, preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Put the hazelnuts on a baking tray. Bake for 5 mins until lightly toasted. 10 Mix the icing sugar with the Baileys (or espresso, if using). Drizzle in a zigzag pattern over the top of the cake. Decorate with the toasted hazelnuts and macadamias, then set aside for the icing to set. Energy

Each 103g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,599kJ 16.6g 382kcal Med

19%

24%

6.6g 34.0g 0.13g 33%

High

38%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,552kJ/371kcal

TOP TIP If you’re looking for a foodie

gift idea, this recipe makes two smaller cakes – so why not give one to someone special?

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Black Forest Christmas gâteau

Rich dark chocolate meets an abundance of juicy cherries and berries in this indulgent bake SERVES 24 READY IN 4 HRS

45 MINS, PLUS COOLING

PRICE PER SERVING 94p

FOR THE CAKE ● 200g Asda Dried Cherries ● 400g raisins ● 2 x 70g packs Whitworths Cherries & Berries ● 150g glacé cherries, halved ● 100ml cherry brandy (or cold tea) for soaking, plus 6tbsp cherry brandy (optional) for ‘feeding’ the cake later ● 200g plain flour ● 50g cocoa ● 75g ground almonds ● 225g unsalted butter, softened ● 225g dark soft brown sugar ● 4 large eggs ● 1tbsp seedless raspberry jam ● 150g Dr. Oetker Extra Dark Chocolate Chunks TO DECORATE ● 115g seedless raspberry jam ● 100g Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate ● 125g unsalted butter, softened ● ½tsp vanilla extract ● 250g icing sugar ● 8 fresh cherries 1 Put the dried cherries, raisins, cherries & berries mix and glacé cherries in a bowl. Add the brandy (or tea) and stir once. Cover and set aside for 24 hours to soak. 2 Preheat the oven to 150C/130C Fan/Gas 2. Line a 20cm square tin with 3 layers of baking paper. 3 Sift the flour and cocoa together and stir in the almonds. 4 In a separate bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, adding a

rounded tablespoon of the flour with each of the last 2 eggs. Stir in the raspberry jam and the chocolate chunks. 5 Fold in the rest of the flour mixture, followed by the soaked fruit and any soaking liquid. 6 Put into the cake tin and level the top. Dampen your fingertips and pat all over the top – this helps prevent it becoming too hard as it cooks. Bake for 1 hr. 7 Cut 2 squares of baking paper measuring 20cm and cut a hole the size of a 10p coin in each. Lay them on top of the cake – this will prevent it browning too much. Reduce the oven to 140C/120C Fan/Gas 1 and bake the cake for another 2-3 hrs or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

8 Remove the cake from the tin (keeping the paper on) and cool on a wire rack. When cold, remove the paper, wrap the cake in fresh baking paper and then foil. Store in an airtight container. 9 If you want to ‘feed’ the cake with cherry brandy, start a week after it has been stored. Unwrap the cake, pierce the top in several places with a skewer and drizzle over 2tbsp of the feeding cherry brandy. Rewrap and store as before. Repeat every week until the brandy has been used up. 10 To decorate, heat the jam until melted and brush over the top and sides of the cake. 11 Break 75g of the dark chocolate into squares and put in a bowl with 2tbsp cold

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water. Stand the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir until melted. Remove the bowl and set aside to cool. 12 Beat the butter and vanilla until soft. Stir in the icing sugar until just mixed, then beat with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Beat in the melted chocolate. Spread most of the icing over the tops and sides of the cake. Put the rest in a piping bag with a large star nozzle and pipe rosettes around the edge. 13 Just before serving, roughly chop the rest of the chocolate. Arrange on top of the rosettes, alternating with the cherries. Energy

Each 93g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,440kJ 14.0g 344kcal Med

17%

20%

6.7g 35.3g 0.08g 34%

High

39%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,548kJ/370kcal

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This ultra-ind dulgent cake is packed with dried fruit and chunks of sweet fudge, then topped with a luscious salted caramel butter icing SERVES 24 READY IN 4 HRS

35 MINS, PLUS SOAKING AND COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 59p

FOR THE CAKE ● 250g chopped dried apricots ● 200g ready chopped dates ● 300g sultanas ● 100ml brandy (or cold tea) for soaking, plus 6tbsp brandy for ‘feeding’ the cake later (optional) ● 200g unsalted butter, softened ● 200g dark soft brown sugar ● 4 large eggs ● 215g plain flour ● 75g pecans, chopped ● 150g Asda Fudge Chunks (from the home baking aisle) TO DECORATE ● 75g apricot jam ● 100g unsalted butter, softened ● 1tsp Asda Salted Caramel Flavouring ● 200g icing sugar, sifted ● ½ x 150g box Extra Special Handmade Salted Caramel Fudge, roughly chopped ● ½ x 250g jar The Mercers of Yorkshire Salted Caramel Sauce 1 Put the apricots, dates and sultanas in a bowl and add the brandy (or cold tea, if using). Stir to mix together, then cover and set aside to soak for 24 hrs. 2 Preheat the oven to 150C/ 130C Fan/Gas 2. Line a 20cm 12 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

Energy

Each 88g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,233kJ 12.8g 295kcal Med

15%

18%

5.9g 29.6g 0.10g 30%

High

33%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,402kJ/335kcal

A NICE SLICE

No time to bake from scratch? Cheat your way to sweet success with an indulgent cake or seasonal dessert from our mouth-watering ready-made range

BERRIES & CREAM

A butter-enriched base, topped with creamy cheesecake, raspberry purée and Belgian white chocolate curls. Extra Special White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake, £4 (serves 6)

STARRING ROLL

This freezer treat is crafted using Belgian white chocolate, tart raspberries and British whipped cream. Extra Special frozen White Chocolate & Raspberry Roulade, £4 (454g; 88p/100g)

FESTIVE RED

Rich red chocolate sponge and a gorgeously silky buttercream frosting, hand-decorated to finish. Extra Special Red Velvet Cake, £2.75* (serves 6)

STOLLEN MOMENTS

The German-style Christmas classic gets an update, with a marzipan and caramel-flavour centre for extra indulgence. Extra Special Caramel Stollen Loaf, £4.89 (serves 10)

FUDGE YOU’LL LOVE Fluffy sponge, layered and crowned with a rich ganache frosting, nibbly fudge cubes and chocolate curls. Extra Special Chocolate Fudge Cake, £2.75* (serves 6)

ULTIMATE LUXURY

A digestive base, chocolate cheesecake and caramel sauce, topped with ganache, chocolate curls and gold shimmer. Extra Special Chocolate & Salted Caramel Cheesecake, £4 (serves 6)

Photographs: Sam Folan, Ant Duncan. Styling: Morag Farquhar, Rob Merrett. Food styling: Nicole Herft, Lorna Brash

Salted caramel fudge cake

round cake tin with 3 layers of baking paper. 3 Put the butter and soft brown sugar in a bowl and beat together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, adding a rounded tablespoon of the flour with each of the last 2 eggs. 4 Fold in the rest of the flour, the pecans and fudge chunks, then the soaked dried fruits and any unabsorbed soaking liquid. 5 Put into the lined cake tin and level the top. Dampen your fingertips and pat all over the top of the mixture – this helps prevent it becoming too hard when cooking. Bake in the oven for 1 hr. 6 Reduce the oven temperature to 140C/120C Fan/Gas 1 and bake the cake for another 2-3 hrs or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Start testing the cake after 1 hr, as ovens can vary. 7 Remove the cake from the tin (keeping the lining paper on) and set aside to cool on a wire rack. When completely cold, discard the paper and wrap the cake in fresh baking paper, then foil. Store in an airtight container. 8 If you want to ‘feed’ the cake with brandy, start a week after it has been stored. Unwrap the cake, pierce in several places with a skewer and drizzle over 2tbsp of the ‘feeding’ brandy. Rewrap in the baking paper and foil and store as before. Repeat every week until you’ve used all the brandy. 9 To decorate, melt the apricot jam in a small pan and brush over the top of the cake. 10 Beat the butter and salted caramel flavouring together until soft. Stir in the icing sugar until completely combined. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. Spread over the top of the cake. 11 To serve, arrange the chopped caramel fudge in the centre of the cake and drizzle over the salted caramel sauce.

Christmas Da

From turkey cooked to perfection to sensational sides and the easiest puds ever, ﬁnd all your festive solutions here – and have a very merry Christmas! Best-ever turkey

16 A very veggie Christmas

59 plus YOUR FESTIVE WINE ROUND-UP

Super sides

Quick ’n’ easy puds

43 Meal Maths

Main attractions

Love your leftovers

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best-eve r

TURKE Y

Preparing, cooking and serving the perfect bird is easy when you know how. Our recipes and tips will ensure less stress on the big day Food editor Gregor McMaster says: ‘Even the best cooks can feel a bit anxious about prepping the big Christmas Day meal – after all, you want it to be perfect! But remember that once the turkey has been roasted, you’ll need to rest it for 1 hr to 90 mins to make sure the meat is 16 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

tender and juicy. This will give you plenty of time to cook any of the trimmings you couldn’t ﬁt into the oven, and to add the ﬁnishing touches to the table. Wrap the bird in fresh foil and clean tea towels to keep it warm as it rests, then carve and serve with piping-hot homemade gravy (p18).’

CHR RISTM MAS S DA AY Best-ever roast turkey

‘Succulent turkey, infused with fragrant herbs, rich butter and a hint of maple syrup’

SERVES 8, WITH LEFTOVERS READY IN 4 HRS 15 MINS,

PLUS RESTING

● Large Extra Special

British Free Range Corn Fed Bronze Turkey (typically 6.25kg)* ● 100g butter or 100g flavoured butter (right), softened ● 3 large carrots, halved ● 2 celery sticks, halved ● 10 bay leaves, plus extra to garnish ● 25g bunch sage leaves, plus extra to garnish ● 15g bunch thyme ● 15g bunch rosemary sprigs ● 5 red onions, cut into wedges ● 2 bulbs garlic, halved or separated into cloves ● 100ml orange juice ● 50ml maple syrup 1 Calculate the cooking time for the turkey. 2 Gently lift the skin around the turkey’s neck so you can get your hands underneath – take care not to tear it. Rub ½ the butter between the skin and meat, then rub the rest all over the skin. Put in the fridge to rest for 30 mins to 1 hr. Take out of the fridge at least 30 mins before roasting to bring back to room temp. 3 Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. 4 Arrange the carrots and celery in the centre of a large roasting tin and put the turkey on top. Stuff ½ the green herbs into the cavity and scatter the rest in the tin. Add the onion wedges and the garlic around the turkey. Pour

over the orange juice, then cover the bird loosely with foil. 5 Roast for the calculated cooking time, minus 30 mins. Remove the foil, baste, and brush over the maple syrup. 6 Turn up the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Roast uncovered for the remaining 30 mins to crisp up the skin. 7 Test if the turkey is cooked by piercing the thickest part of the thigh with a skewer. If the juices run clear, it’s cooked. If they are pink, return to the oven for 15 mins, then check again. Repeat until cooked. Or test with a meat thermometer: stick the probe into the thickest part of the thigh – it should maintain a temp of 75C for 2 mins. 8 Once cooked, tilt the turkey to let any juices run out into the tin and reserve to make the gravy (p18). Discard the celery and carrots. 9 Move the turkey to a platter. Cover with 2 fresh layers of foil and a tea towel, then rest in a warm place for 1 hr to 90 mins. 10 Garnish with the onion wedges, garlic and extra bay and sage leaves, then carve to serve (see tips, p18). Energy

Each 215g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

1,151kJ 11.4g 275kcal Med

14%

16%

5.6g

8.6g 0.41g

28%

10%

Low

GIVE IT SOME EXTRA FLAVOUR

‘Rubbing butter mixed with herbs, spices or fruits under the skin of the turkey before roasting adds flavour, bastes the meat, and crisps the skin as it cooks. Try these favourite combinations to make your Christmas bird even more delicious.’

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 536kJ/128kcal

CALCULATE THE COOKING TIME For any whole turkey over 4kg, allow 20 mins/kg of thawed weight, plus 90 mins. So a 6.25kg bird needs 3 hrs 35 mins in an oven preheated to 190C/170C Fan/ Gas 5.

Honey & basil

‘The aromatic basil and zingy lemon balance out the sweetness of the honey beautifully. It’s my Christmas go-to.’ ● Unsalted butter,

softened

● Few leaves basil,

finely chopped

● Drizzle clear honey ● Zest and juice ½ lemon ● Pinch black pepper

Rosemary, thyme & pistachio

‘I love this fragrant, herby combo, and the moreish pistachio adds a delicately crunchy texture.’ ● Unsalted butter,

softened

● A little garlic, crushed ● Few tsp finely chopped

rosemary

● Few tsp finely

chopped thyme

● Small handful

chopped pistachios

● Pinch black pepper

Cranberry & clementine

‘These traditional festive ﬂavours were just made for roast turkey – and they smell divine, too.’ ● Unsalted butter,

softened

● Small handful

cranberries, finely chopped ● Zest and juice 1 clementine ● Few tsp finely chopped parsley ● Pinch black pepper

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CHRISTMAS DAY

Best turkey gravy

‘The ultimate bird deserves a delicious gravy, made using a scratch-cooked savoury stock’

SERVES 8 READY IN 1 HR 10 MINS ● Giblets from the turkey

(or 1 chicken stock cube if you have no giblets) ● 1 carrot, halved ● 1 onion, halved ● 1 bay leaf ● 3 sprigs parsley ● 3 sprigs thyme ● Juices from the roasting tin ● 3tbsp plain flour ● 2tbsp redcurrant jelly 1 The day before, make a stock from the turkey

giblets. Discard the liver and put the rest in a pan with the carrot, onion and herbs. Add 650ml boiling water and partially cover the pan. Simmer for 2 hrs, skimming the top occasionally. Strain, skim, cool and refrigerate. 2 If your turkey has no giblets, make the stock using a chicken stock cube made up to 650ml with boiling water. 3 On the day, discard the

fat from the turkey roasting tin. Put the juices in a pan, along with any browned bits scraped from the bottom of the tin. 4 Stir in the flour to make a smooth paste. Cook on low for 30 secs, stirring with a whisk. 5 Add the stock and redcurrant jelly. Bring to the boil, whisking. Simmer for 3 mins, then serve in a jug or gravy boat. Each 94g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Energy 232kJ 55kcal

2.8g

0.4g

2.4g 0.09g

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 247kJ/59kcal

HOW TO CARVE Gregor says: ‘You’ve roasted the turkey, now it’s time to get carving. With a sharp knife, plus the right technique, there’ll be plenty of succulent meat to go around. Delicious!’

● To prevent turkey juices running over your work tops, place a wooden spoon in the cavity of the roasted and rested bird while it’s still in the roasting tray and carefully lift it at an angle to drain the cavity. ● Start off by removing the legs and thighs.

Cut through the skin that connects them to the breast, then slice off the meat. To make it easier to remove the breasts, take out the wishbone – set it aside safely so you can pull it and make a wish!

● Next, cut off the breasts, one at a time. Run

the blade of your knife down the side of the breastbone, then cut down and underneath the meat to detach each breast in one neat piece. ● Slice up the breast meat and serve along

TOP TIP Give your homemade

turkey gravy an even richer, grown-up ﬂavour with a splash of white wine or brandy

with the rest of the carved bird. 18 | ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK

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● If you don’t have a carving set, place a large table fork into the breast of the turkey to secure it. Then, use your largest cook’s knife, freshly sharpened, to cut the meat. You can even use your bread knife.

CHRISTMA AS DAY

Serves

4-6

Serves

2-4

EASIEST EVER

Christmas Dinner

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Pop halved clementines in with the roasting turkey for the last 30 minutes for a zesty festive garnish

MENU Extra Special Whole Standard Turkey Medium* (4-5.69kg)

Extra Special Maris Piper Potatoes with Goose Fat & Rosemary**, £2.65 (800g; 33p/100g) or 2 for £5

Extra Special Sprouts with Smoked Bacon & Salted Cornish Butter**, £2.65 (340g; 78p/100g) or 2 for £5

Asda 12 Yorkshire Puddings, 66p (220g; 30p/100g)

Extra Special Red Cabbage in Cranberry Jelly**, £2.65 (500g; 53p/100g) or 2 for £5

Asda Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix, 35p (170g; 21p/100g)

Asda Bread Sauce, £1.60 (300g; 53p/100g)

Extra Special Honey & Mustard Glazed Parsnips**, £2.65 (600g; 44p/100g) or 2 for £5

‘Make it easy to keep a larger group happy with a classic whole turkey matched with goose-fat roasties, Brussels with bacon – and Yorkshires, of course!’ Gregor McMaster, food editor

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A turkey crown is perfect for a smaller crowd – and takes up less valuable oven space!

Extra Special British Roast in the Bag Turkey Crown with Pork, Hone y Roast Chestnut & Cranberry*, £27 (2.5kg; £10.80/kg)

Grower’s Selection Brussels Sprouts, 80p** (500g; 16p/kg)

Asda Cranberry Sauce, 59p (200g; 30p/100g)

Asda Maris Piper Creamy Mash†, £1.85 (800g; 23p/100g)

Asda Carrots, Cauliflower & Broccoli, 85p (300g; £2.83/kg)

Asda frozen 6 Pork Stuffing Stars with Cranberry & Apple, £2.25 (300g; 75p/100g)

Asda frozen Candied Pigs in Blankets, £2.25 (242g; 93p/100g )

‘For a special family feast, match a readyto-roast turkey crown with favourites such as classic mash and a veg medley, preprepped to heat through in minutes. Mini pork stuffing stars add a fun festive touch.’ Gregor McMaster, food editor

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Take steamed carrots up a notch by tossing in melted butter and honey before serving

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MENU Asda Turkey Wellington*, £15 (1.165kg; £12.88/kg)

Asda Roast Potatoes, 70p (800g; 88p/kg)

Grower’s Selection British Asparagus, £1.40 (150g; £9.33/kg )

Grower’s Selection Carrots, 41p** (1kg)

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Asda Turkey Gravy, £1 (425g; 24p/100g)

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of chopped fresh herbs or whole bay leaves takes the simplest serving of veg to the next level

‘An all-in-one turkey Wellington is the ultimate easy Christmas centrepiece. Just pop in the oven with classic ready-to-cook roast potatoes, then team with your favourite veg.’ Gregor McMaster, food editor

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Make it easy

Discover our range of festive joints, slow-cooked for tender, melting mouthfuls

ake it simple to cater for everyone round the table – and give yourself time to enjoy the celebrations – with our hassle-free joints that have been slow-cooked in advance, ready for you to finish in the oven on the big day. Serving a selection of roast meats together at one meal is easy with our carvery meat selection of smaller beef, turkey and gammon joints that roast together. Or take the fuss out of the turkey with our succulent crown that’s quick to cook for a deliciously tender result. For a stunning centrepiece, our premium beef shin has been cooked low and slow with rosemary and garlic, then finished with a rich redcurrant sauce for a melt-in-the-mouth treat. Check out these easy-cook solutions and more in store and online. ● Asda Slow Cooked Carvery Meat Selection*, £15 (1.506kg; £9.96/kg) ● Asda Slow Cooked Turkey Crown*, £20 (1.96kg; £10.20/kg) ● Extra Special Beef Shin with a Red Wine & Redcurrant Sauce*, £25 (2.76kg; £9.06/kg)

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CHRISTMAS DAY Sloe gin-marinated beetroot Wellington with carrot crisps

This stunning veg Wellington has an irresistible ﬁlling of whole beetroot encased in a herby root veg mash SERVES 8 READY IN 1 HR 15 MINS, PLUS MARINATING AND COOLING PRICE PER SERVING £1.19 ● 200ml Gordon’s Sloe Gin (or cranberry juice) ● 1tbsp red wine vinegar ● 2 bay leaves ● ½tsp black peppercorns ● 1 sprig rosemary, plus 1tbsp chopped rosemary leaves for the veg filling ● 2 x 300g packs Asda British Cooked Beetroot ● 1tbsp unsalted butter ● 500g pack Asda frozen Carrot & Swede Mash ● 1tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus extra to serve ● 375g pack Asda Ready Rolled Puff Pastry ● 1 medium egg, beaten ● 1tbsp Dijon mustard ● 1tsp fennel seeds ● 2 medium carrots, peeled ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1tbsp maple syrup 1 For the beetroot, put the sloe gin (or cranberry juice, if using), red wine vinegar, bay leaves, peppercorns and sprig of rosemary with 100ml water in a small pan. Bring to a simmer. 2 Take off the heat and add the beetroot. Cover, set aside and leave to marinate for at least 2 hrs, turning regularly if not covered by the liquid. 3 For the Wellington, melt the butter in a large nonstick frying pan. Add the frozen carrot and swede mash and the chopped rosemary; season with black pepper. Cook over a low heat, stirring, for 8-10 mins until thawed and quite dry. Stir in the chopped parsley and leave to cool.

4 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. 5 Unroll the pastry with the longer edge facing towards you, and brush with beaten egg, leaving a 2cm border all around the edge. Spread the mustard over the egg and top with the mash, leaving the border uncovered. 6 Remove the beetroot from its liquid and pat dry with kitchen paper. Arrange in a horizontal row in the centre of the mash filling. Using the paper from the pastry, lift one of the long sides over to cover the beetroot. Fold the other side over and use a fork to seal the pastry. Fold the short ends over, tucking the corners in. 7 Use the paper to help flip the Wellington onto the tray, seam-side down. Score across the pastry lightly, then glaze with the egg. Sprinkle with ½tsp fennel seeds and a grind of black pepper. Bake for 30-35 mins until golden. 8 Meanwhile, for the carrot crisps, spiralize the carrots or shave using a veg peeler. Toss with the oil, maple syrup and the other ½tsp fennel seeds. Season with pepper and spread out on a tray lined with baking paper. Bake for 15-20 mins until starting to crisp. Leave on the tray to cool and crisp up. 9 Leave the cooked Wellington to cool for 10 mins, then top with the carrot curls and extra parsley to serve. Energy

Each 230g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Med

1,241kJ 14.3g 297kcal Med

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Moroccan-inspired chickpea & apricot vegan filo pie

Crispy layers of ﬁlo pastry envelop a deep, spicy vegetable and seasonal dried fruit ﬁlling SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 73p

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil, plus extra for greasing ● 2 red onions, cut into wedges ● 250g parsnips, peeled and cut into short spears ● 3 cloves garlic, crushed ● 1tbsp Asda Moroccan Seasoning ● 3 peppers (mixed colours), chopped into 2cm pieces ● 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed ● 75g dried apricots, chopped ● 30g dried cranberries ● 2tbsp chopped coriander ● 200g pack Asda Ready Rolled Filo Pastry ● Spray oil ● 15g flaked almonds ● ½tsp cumin seeds ● Steamed veg, to serve

6.2g 15.2g 0.83g 31%

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

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1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Grease a deep 25cm springform tin with oil. 2 Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion on high for 2 mins. Reduce the heat to medium, add the parsnips and cook for 5 mins until tender. 3 Add the garlic and Moroccan seasoning; season with black pepper. Add the peppers,

chickpeas and apricots; cook for 5-7 mins until the peppers are tender. Stir in the cranberries and coriander; set aside to cool. 4 Layer the filo in the tin, spraying each of the sheets with oil as you go. Arrange at different angles, so there’s pastry overhanging all around the edge of the tin. There should be enough to go around the tin in 2 layers. Reserve 2 or 3 sheets. 5 Spoon in the veg mixture then fold over the overhanging pastry, scrunching for texture. Fill any gaps in the top with scrunched sheets of the reserved filo. Spray the top with oil and sprinkle with the almonds and cumin seeds. 6 Bake for 20-25 mins until golden. Put on a baking tray, remove the outer springform tin and return to the oven for 5-10 mins to crisp up. 7 Let the filo pie cool for 10 mins before serving with the steamed vegetables. Energy

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Each 268g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,200kJ 6.2g 287kcal Low

14%

0.5g 17.4g 0.48g 3%

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19%

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

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pâté up to two days in advance. Store in the fridge, then reheat in the pan

Vegan balsamic shiitake mushroom bruschetta with chestnut pâté

Earthy chestnutts and mushrooms combine with zingy balsamic on these crispy toasts SERVES 4 AS A STARTER READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.45 ● 20g pistachios ● 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil ● 1 small onion, finely chopped ● 2 cloves garlic, chopped ● 180g pack Merchant Gourmet

Whole Chestnuts

● 4tbsp Alpro Single Soya

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● 2tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley ● 3 x 115g packs Extra Special

British Shiitake Mushrooms, large mushrooms sliced, small ones halved ● 2 sprigs thyme ● 1tbsp balsamic glaze ● 1 x BFree Bake at Home White Demi Baguette (from 2-pack), cut into 1cm slices ● 2tbsp pomegranate seeds 32 | ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK

1 Toast the pistachios in a dry frying pan for 2 mins until golden. Leave to cool, then chop. 2 For the pâté, heat 1tbsp of the oil in the frying pan and cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 6-7 mins until softened. Add the chestnuts and cook for 1-2 mins until heated through. 3 Tip into a blender with the cream alternative and blitz until smooth. Season with black pepper and 1tbsp of the parsley. 4 Add the rest of the oil to the same frying pan and cook the mushrooms with the thyme for 4-6 mins. Remove the thyme, drizzle over the balsamic glaze and cook for 1 min. 5 Toast the baguette slices under a grill or in a toaster until crisp and golden. Spread with the pâté and top with the mushrooms. Sprinkle with the pistachios, the remaining parsley and pomegranate seeds, to serve. Energy

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Each 280g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,769kJ 16.0g 423kcal Med

21%

23%

Creamy saffron risotto-stuffed butternut squash with feta & pine nuts

A fragrant risotto with tangy feta and toasted pine nuts, roasted with an impressive half squash SERVES 2 READY IN 1 HR 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.57 ● 1 small butternut squash, halved and deseeded ● 4tsp rapeseed oil ● 1 Asda Vegetable Stock Pot ● Pinch saffron ● ½ red onion, thinly sliced ● 2 cloves garlic, sliced ● 80g risotto rice ● ¼tsp dried sage ● 1 sprig rosemary, plus extra to serve ● 100ml dry white wine (or extra stock) ● 20g baby spinach ● 50g feta, cut into cubes ● 10g pine nuts

2.0g 10.9g 0.67g 10%

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

a thin disc from the roundest part of the outside of each squash half, parallel to the cut side, so it sits flat. Score the flesh of the squash, taking care not to cut through the skin. 2 Put the squash in a roasting tin lined with greaseproof paper. Rub 1tsp of the oil over the squash. Roast for 40-45 mins. 3 Meanwhile, for the risotto, bring 500ml water to a simmer and add the stock pot. Stir until dissolved, then take off the heat and add the saffron. Leave to steep for 10 mins. 4 Heat the rest of the oil in a large nonstick pan and fry the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 6-7 mins. 5 Stir in the rice, sage and rosemary sprig, and cook for 1 min. Reduce the heat to low and add the wine (or extra stock), stirring well and scraping off any stuck-on bits from the bottom of the pan. Season well with black pepper. Cook until the liquid is absorbed. 6 Add the stock, a ladle at a time, stirring until fully absorbed before adding another ladle of stock. Once all the stock has been added and the risotto is thick, take off the heat. Remove the rosemary. 7 Use a spoon to scoop out most of the flesh from the rounded end of each squash half, leaving a 1cm border. 8 Stir the squash flesh into he risotto with the spinach and feta. Spoon into the squash shells and scatter over the pine nuts. Return to the oven for 15 mins until bubbling and browned. 9 Sprinkle with black pepper and garnish with extra rosemary before serving. Energy

Each 490g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

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2,091kJ 16.2g 500kcal Med

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23%

4.4g 17.6g 3.19g 22%

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

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if you can’t get any pears. This topping works just as well on other poached fruits or crumbles. Why not serve up a variety on the big day? VEGAN MADE EASY

Delicious ready-prepped vegan mains and accompaniments to take the stress out of cooking

Vegan baked pears with dried fruit & baklava-style topping

A sticky, crunchy toppin ng of spiced fruit and roasted nut crumble adds an indulgent twist to poached pears SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.79

● 50g demerara sugar ● Zest ½ orange, cut into wide strips with a veg peeler, plus 1tsp finely grated orange zest for the topping ● 4 whole cloves ● 100ml golden rum (or 100ml water and an extra 20g demerara sugar) ● 4 Grower’s Selection Dessert Pears, peeled, halved and cores removed using a tablespoon 34 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

● 25g dried cranberries ● 40g dried mango, chopped into smaller pieces if large ● 30g dried pitted dates, chopped ● 30g walnut pieces, roughly chopped ● 30g pistachios, roughly chopped ● 20g ground almonds ● 4 scoops Asda Free From Vanilla Flavour Ice Cream 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/ 160C Fan/Gas 4. Line a baking tray with baking paper. 2 Put 600ml water into a pan with the sugar, strips of orange zest, cloves and rum (or water and extra sugar, if using). Bring to a simmer and add the pears. 3 Reduce the heat to low and poach for 15 mins until just tender at the edges. Remove

from the pan with a slotted spoon and put on the tray. 4 Take the pan off the heat and discard the cloves and zest strips. Add the cranberries, mango and dates and leave to soak for 5 mins. 5 Top the pears with the soaked dried fruit and a little of the poaching syrup. 6 Mix together the walnuts, pistachios, ground almonds and the grated zest. Sprinkle over the pears. Drizzle with a little more syrup and bake for 15-20 mins until golden brown. 7 Take the ice cream out of the freezer 10 mins before serving. 8 To serve, arrange 2 pear halves on each plate, along with a scoop of ice cream. Energy 1,984kJ 474kcal

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Each 306g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

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19.0g 7.7g 52.0g 0.31g Med

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39%

High

58%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 649kJ/155kcal

The classic accompaniment, made with soya and pinch of spices. Asda 12 Vegan Cocktail Sausages, £2.50 (192g; £13.02/kg)

Cauliflower, cranberries and sweet potato in a Cheddar alternative sauce, wrapped in puff pastry. Asda Vegan Cauliflower Sheese Wellington, £3 (500g; £6/kg)

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Hearty and full-flavoured, with a satisfying texture and finishing sweet glaze. Asda Mushroom & Lentil Nut Roast, £3 (440g; £6.82/kg)

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CHRISTMAS DAY Aperol & citrus baked gammon

The vibrant Italian aperitif, plus zesty oranges and lemons, give the traditional baked ham a zingy twist

SERVES 12 READY IN 2 HRS 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.21

● 1.9kg Butcher’s Selection Unsmoked Gammon Joint ● 300ml Aperol ● 200ml clementine juice ● 3 bay leaves ● 2 star anise ● 2 onions, quartered ● 2 sticks celery, chopped ● 4 oranges, thinly sliced, plus zest to garnish ● 500ml Prosecco ● 6tbsp soft light brown sugar ● 3tbsp thin-cut marmalade ● 1 lemon, thinly sliced ● 2 sprigs thyme, to garnish 1 Put the gammon in its netting in a large pan. Add the Aperol, clementine juice, bay leaves, star anise, onions, celery, and ⅓ of the orange slices. Top up with the Prosecco and water so the joint is fully covered. Put the lid on, bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hr. Remove the pan from the heat and leave the gammon to sit in the cooking liquid for 30 mins. 2 Transfer 150ml of the liquid to a small pan. Add the sugar and marmalade, bring to a boil and simmer for 12-15 mins, stirring, until you have a sticky glaze. 3 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. 4 Remove the gammon from the pan and discard the remaining contents. When cool enough to handle, remove the netting. Cut off the rind, leaving a thin layer of fat. Use a sharp knife to score the fat in a diamond pattern. 5 Layer all the remaining citrus slices on a roasting tray. Set the gammon on top and brush with ½ the glaze. Roast for 15 mins, brush with the remaining glaze, then cook for 25-30 mins until the glaze is golden and sticky. 6 Let the joint cool for 15 mins, then garnish to serve. Energy

Each 192g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

High

1,454kJ 16.5g 348kcal Med

17%

24%

5.8g 12.5g 3.32g 29%

Med

14%

55%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 757kJ/181kcal

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The gamey, tangy meat from roast duck is able to stand up to other robust festive ﬂavours brilliantly, and packs a powerful punch

Maple-glazed duck with parsnip & carrot röstis

Savour the rich, tender meat and crunchy golden skin, served with ripe baked ﬁgs and crisp root veg patties

SERVES 6 READY IN 2 HRS 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.75

● 2kg Gressingham Whole Duck ● 4 bay leaves, plus extra to garnish (optional) ● 3 sprigs thyme, torn ● 2 cloves ● 1 star anise ● ½tsp ground cinnamon ● 3tbsp maple syrup ● 4 figs, halved or quartered ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1 onion, finely chopped ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 3 parsnips, coarsely grated ● 2 carrots, coarsely grated ● 2 large Maris Piper potatoes, coarsely grated ● ½tsp ground nutmeg ● 2tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Put the duck on a wire rack over a large, deep roasting tray. Pour over a kettle of boiling water; leave to dry for 15 mins – this will help to crisp the skin. 3 Place the duck in a clean, deep roasting tray, a little larger than the bird. Add the bay leaves and torn thyme sprigs. Stand for 30 mins, then roast in the oven for 1 hr 20 mins, basting occasionally. Drain off the excess fat from the tin and reserve. 4 Meanwhile, grind the spices in a pestle and mortar. Mix with the syrup and brush all over the duck to glaze. Surround the bird

with the figs. Roast for a further 20 mins until golden and sticky. Cover with foil; rest for 20 mins. 5 For the röstis, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium setting, then add the onion and fry for 5-10 mins until soft. Add the garlic; cook for 1 min, then tip into a large mixing bowl with the parsnips, carrots, potatoes, nutmeg, parsley and some black pepper. Mix together. 6 Shape the vegetable mixture into thin patties. Heat 1tbsp of the reserved duck fat in the pan. Working in batches, fry over a medium-high heat for 5-6 mins each side until golden. Serve the duck and figs on a platter, with a garnish of the extra bay leaves, if using, and the röstis on the side. Energy

Each 428g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

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2,597kJ 28.2g 621kcal High

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16.3g 0.51g

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

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Rosemary & juniper roast beef with bacon & mushroom mash

Team classic roast beef with hearty, ﬂavoured mash and a rich, savoury cream sauce

SERVES 10 READY IN 1 HR 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.03

● Extra Special 30-day Matured Beef Joint (approx 1.4kg) ● 4 sprigs rosemary ● 2 heads garlic, halved, plus 5 extra cloves, 3 peeled and chopped, 2 peeled and crushed ● 1tsp whole black peppercorns ● 2tbsp juniper berries ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil ● 6 shallots, halved ● 5 sprigs thyme, 3 whole, 2 with the leaves picked ● 5 bay leaves, plus extra to garnish (optional) ● 100ml semi-skimmed milk ● 40g unsalted butter ● ¼tsp ground nutmeg ● 2 x 155g packs Butcher’s Selection Unsmoked Lean Diced Bacon ● 250g Grower’s Selection White Mushrooms, chopped ● 1 reduced-salt chicken stock cube, made up to 300ml with boiling water ● 150ml reduced-fat crème fraîche ● 6 baking potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped

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1 Take the beef out of the fridge 1hr before roasting, to bring it up to room temperature. 2 Preheat the oven to 240C/ 220C Fan/Gas 9. 3 Remove the netting from the beef. With a sharp knife, cut small slits in the meat; fill each with a little rosemary followed by a small peeled clove of garlic. 4 Place the peppercorns, juniper berries, 2 sprigs of the rosemary and the 3 chopped cloves garlic in a food processor. Pulse into a rough paste. Alternatively, grind together in a pestle and mortar. 5 Rub the paste all over the beef, then drizzle over ½ the oil. Place

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in a roasting dish a little larger than the beef joint. Surround with any garlic left over from the heads, plus the shallots, whole thyme sprigs, 3 of the bay leaves, and the remaining rosemary. 6 Put the beef into the oven and turn down the heat to 220C/ 200C Fan/Gas 7. Roast for 1 hr, occasionally basting with the juices, for a medium roast; add 10 mins for well done; subtract 10 mins for rare. Cover with foil after 40 mins if it’s turning too dark. 7 Remove the beef from the oven, cover with foil and set aside to rest for 15 mins. 8 Meanwhile, make the mash. Put the milk, butter, nutmeg, crushed garlic and 2 remaining bay leaves in a small pan. Bring to a boil, then immediately remove from the heat. Set aside to infuse for 30 mins, then strain; discard the garlic and bay leaves. 9 While the milk is infusing, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan on a medium setting. Add the bacon and mushrooms; fry for 10 mins until crisp and golden. Set ½ aside. 10 Add the stock to the pan, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 mins. Remove from the heat; stir through the crème fraîche and the thyme leaves. Season with black pepper. Keep warm on a low heat, stirring occasionally. 11 Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the potatoes and simmer for 15-20 mins until tender. Drain and leave to steam dry for 30 secs, then return to the pan and mash until smooth. 12 Add the infused milk to the mash, beating it in with a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Fold the rest of the bacon and mushroom mixture through the mash; season with black pepper. 13 Transfer the beef, shallots, garlic and herbs to a platter and garnish with the extra bay leaves, if using. Carve to serve, with the mash and the sauce on the side. Energy

Each 412g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,620kJ 32.5g 14.4g 626kcal High High

31%

46%

72%

Salt

3.3g

1.61g

27%

Low

Med

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

TOP TIP The skin is easier to remove once cooked Sweet chilli side of salmon

For a taste of luxury, serve ﬂaky salmon with a fruity, spiced glaze, decadent roast grapes and punchy pomegranate seeds

SERVES 6 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.44

● 800g Asda salmon side ● 4tbsp Extra Special Jalapeño Chilli Jam ● ½tsp ground coriander ● ½tsp ground cumin ● 400g pack red grapes, separated into small bunches ● 3 small lemons, halved ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1 small pomegranate,

roughly broken into chunks, some seeds removed ● ½ x 30g pack mint, leaves picked 1 Preheat the oven to 220C/ 200C Fan/Gas 7. 2 Lay the salmon on a large, shallow ovenproof dish. Mix the chilli jam, coriander and cumin together to combine,

then spread over the fish. 3 Surround the salmon with the grapes and lemon halves, drizzle over the oil, then roast for 20-25 mins until the fish begins to flake and the grapes are wrinkled and ready to burst. 4 Serve garnished with the pomegranate pieces, as well as a scattering of the seeds, plus the mint leaves. Energy

Each 238g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

1,713kJ 21.9g 409kcal High

20%

31%

3.8g 20.9g 0.14g 19%

Med

23%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 720kJ/172kcal

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or lighter-tasting options this season, our Norwegian Cod Fillets, Haddock Fillets and Extra Special Cod Loin are an excellent choice. Expertly selected and transported within hours of being caught for guaranteed freshness, they’re lean and a good source of protein, with a delicate flavour and tender, flaky texture. DELICIOUSLY VERSATILE Whether you’re cooking a quick, easy lunch or a dinner to impress, our fish can be used in a wide variety of dishes. Try pan-fried cod fillets with a zingy rhubarb and citrus salsa (right); cod fillet in a golden crumb with chips and peas; or spiced rice topped with flaked haddock and a boiled egg for a kedgeree brunch. SUSTAINABLY SOURCED We’re serious about sourcing our cod and haddock responsibly, so we’re proud to work with MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) Norwegian fisheries. They are committed to maintaining the clean, chilly waters and plentiful, healthy fish stocks off the coast of Norway – so you can rest assured you’re helping the planet as you enjoy our tasty seafood. Winner, winner, fish for dinner!

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TOP TIP To get ahead,

the potatoes can be prepped up to the end of step 2 and frozen. Then just thaw, coat and roast on the day

Wreath of rosemary pigs in blankets with cranberry sauce

An edible wreath of herby pigs in blankets set around classic cranberry sauce

SERVES 8 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 76p ● 10 rashers Extra Special

Oak Smoked Streaky Bacon

● 20-pack Extra Special Classic

Pork Chipolata Sausages

● 16 small rosemary sprigs,

plus extra to serve

● 3tbsp Extra Special Seville

Orange Breakfast Marmalade

● 150g Extra Special Cranberry

to garnish (optional)

High

33%

Med

17%

High

42%

26%

Salt

6.5g 15.3g 2.52g

17%

1,382kJ 18.5g 330kcal Med

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1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Stretch the bacon by putting on a chopping board and running the back of a knife along the length. Chop in half lengthwise. 3 Place a rosemary sprig on each chipolata and wrap round with ½ a rasher of bacon to secure. Arrange in a roasting tin, seam down; cook in the oven for 15 mins. 4 Heat the marmalade in a small pan over a medium heat. Drizzle over the chipolatas and turn to coat. Cook for a further 10-15 mins until sticky and golden. 5 Tip the cranberry sauce into a small bowl and set in the centre of a plate. Arrange the sausages around, garnish with cranberries and sage, and serve immediately.

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of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,063kJ/254kcal

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HRIS STMAS DAY CH Saffron & Parmesan roast potatoes

The subtle, warm ﬂavour of saffron plus a crisp cheese crumb gives your roasties a delicious twist SERVES 8 READY IN 1 HR 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 91p

Potatoes, peeled and cut into big chunks ● 1tsp saffron strands ● 100g goose fat ● 20g cornflour ● 75g Extra Special Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated ● 1tbsp finely chopped rosemary, plus sprigs to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Put the potatoes in a large pan and fill with just enough water to cover. Add ½ of the saffron, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 8 mins until the edges of the potatoes are starting to soften. Drain, return to the pan and leave uncovered for 2 mins to steam dry. Put the lid back on the pan and give it a shake to roughen up the edges of the potatoes. 3 Put the goose fat on a large nonstick baking tray. Heat in the oven for 7 mins, or until the oil is just starting to smoke. 4 Pound the remaining saffron in a pestle and mortar until you have a fine powder. 5 In a large bowl, combine the saffron powder, cornflour, 50g of the Parmesan and the chopped rosemary. Just before the goose fat is heated, add the potatoes and gently toss until evenly coated. 6 Take the tray out of the oven, tip in the potatoes and arrange in a single layer. Spoon a little oil over each potato and roast for 40-50 mins, turning once halfway through, until golden and crisp. 7 Remove from the oven and scatter over the remaining Parmesan. Return to the oven for 5 mins or until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately, garnished with rosemary sprigs. Energy

Each 199g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

1,282kJ 14.7g 306kcal Med

15%

21%

5.2g 26%

1.6g 0.16g Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 644kJ/154kcal

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for the ultimate giant sprout. Need it alcohol-free? Swap cider for apple juice Whole spiced roasted red cabbage with pears

Roasting with sweet berries and juicy pears as well ass a host of aromatic spices gives this dish a rich warmth

SERVES 8 READY IN 1 HR 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 52p ● 1 whole red cabbage (1kg) ● 25g butter, softened ● Zest 1 orange ● 450ml dry cider ● 30g soft brown sugar ● 50ml balsamic vinegar ● 1 heaped tsp mixed spice ● 1 star anise ● 4 cardamom pods, bashed ● 2 bay leaves, plus extra

to garnish

● 2 ripe but firm pears,

peeled and grated

● 1 red onion, sliced ● 1 clove garlic, chopped ● 20g dried cranberries

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Cut 2cm off the bottom of

the cabbage. Stand in a 26cm-deep round ovenproof dish. Mix the butter and zest and spread over the cabbage. 3 In a large jug, mix together the remaining ingredients and pour around the cabbage. Cover the dish securely with foil and cook in the oven for 1 hr 30 mins, uncovering for the last 30 mins of cooking. 4 Serve the cabbage whole or alternatively slice into wedges, with the onion mixture arranged over. Then garnish with the bay leaves. Each 253g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Energy 550kJ 132kcal

3.0g

1.5g

17.0g 0.10g

19%

Low

Med

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 218kJ/52kcal

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TOP TIP Oven full? Fry sliced

bacon until the fat is released. Add shredded sprouts and cook until lightly charred

Bread sauce boule

Creamy sourdough bre ead sauce ﬂavoured with earthy nutmeg and thyme – set in a hollowed-out loaf!

SERVES 8 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 33p ● 500ml whole milk ● 1 medium white onion,

quartered

● 5 cloves ● 1 bay leaf ● 1 clove garlic, bashed ● 3 sprigs thyme, leaves only,

plus extra sprigs to garnish

Salt

High

Med

11.8g

7.2g

3.6g 0.34g

17%

36%

Med

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 816kJ/195kcal

Each 91g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Energy 742kJ 177kcal

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1 Put the milk, onion, cloves, bay leaf, garlic, thyme leaves, peppercorns and nutmeg in a large pan. Simmer over a medium heat for 20 mins. Strain the liquid and return to the pan, discarding the flavourings. 2 Meanwhile, slice the top off the centre of the sourdough boule. Hollow out the loaf by scooping out the soft bread from the centre, leaving an edge of about 5cm all round. 3 Pulse 120g of the removed bread in a food processor until a coarse crumb. (Any leftover bread can be saved to make breadcrumbs for another dish.) 4 Add the breadcrumbs to the strained milk and simmer for 3-4 mins until heated through. Stir in the butter and cream and remove from the heat. 5 Tip the bread sauce into the hollowed-out boule and sprinkle over a little more of the nutmeg and extra sprigs of thyme. Serve immediately.

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Baked bacon-wrapped balsamic sprouts

Give classic brussels sprouts a festive update witth a coat of smoky bacon and a sticky balsamic vinegar glaze

SERVES 8 READY IN 50 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 56p ● 14 rashers Extra Special

Oak Smoked Streaky Bacon ● 28 large sprouts, trimmed ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 3tbsp balsamic vinegar ● 1tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus extra sprigs to garnish ● 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Stretch the rashers of bacon

by placing on a chopping board and running the back of a knife along the length of each one. Cut in half lengthways. 3 Wrap each sprout In a piece of the bacon and secure in place with a cocktail stick. Arrange in a single layer in a baking dish, drizzle with the oil and cook in the oven for 30 mins. 4 Put the balsamic vinegar, thyme leaves, garlic and a

generous grind of fresh black pepper in a small bowl and mix together. Pour over the sprouts and give the dish a shake until the sprouts are evenly coated. 5 Return the dish to the oven for 8-10 mins until the sprouts are tender, the bacon is crisp and the balsamic glaze has caramelised. Garnish with sprigs of thyme, carefully remove the cocktail sticks from the sprouts, then serve immediately. Each 132g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Energy 668kJ 160kcal

9.0g

2.8g

4.2g

1.21g

13%

14%

20%

Med

Low

Salt

Med

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 506kJ/121kcal

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Sourdough Boule, about 3 days old ● 50g unsalted butter ● 4tbsp double cream

S a l t y b a c o n w i t h s wee

● ½tsp black peppercorns ● ½tsp ground nutmeg ● 400g Extra Special

And let us take the hassle out of Christmas. We have a delicious range of starters, mains, desserts and party foods, as well as a selection of festive vegan foods to choose from. Whether delivered to your door or collected from your local store, your festive feast will make it a Christmas to be remembered.

Our Christmas slots open on the 6th November. If you already have a Delivery Pass, you can book from the 30th October.

Choose a delivery or collection slot between 21st and 23rd December*.

If you see this icon by a product online, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available on Food to Order. Choose your Food to Order items and add them to your trolley. You can order Food to Order items along with your main online Christmas grocery shop. Make sure you check out to secure your slot. Food to Order products must be added to your Christmas order before 16th December.

You can continue to add groceries that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in our Food to Order range to your trolley, up until midnight the day before delivery or collection.

*Delivery or collection charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge will apply. Collection and delivery slots subject to availability. For items sold by weight, the exact price may vary depending on the weight of the items available. Max of one of each Food to Order item per shop unless stated otherwise. Asda have followed all Government guidance throughout our current climate, and will continue to do so. Any future guidance set out by the Government will be responded to by Asda as required.

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Chocolate, caramel and almond tart, p52

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Raspberries are the perfect topping but the cake works well with any berries or tropical fruit – ideal if you have leftover fresh fruit that needs using up

Easy no-bake profiterole cake

Airy, ready-prepped choux bites are layered with thick chocolate cream and ripe berries for pure indulgence

SERVES 20 READY IN 25 MINS, PLUS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING 57p ● Butter, to grease ● 150g dark chocolate, chopped ● 150ml double cream ● 100g mascarpone ● 50g icing sugar, sifted ● 1tbsp Cointreau ● 1tsp vanilla extract ● 40 Asda Profiteroles with

Chocolate Sauce (from 16-packs – any leftovers can stay in the freezer to use another time) ● 150g raspberries ● Icing sugar, to dust

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1 Grease a 20cm round springform tin with a little butter. 2 Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Allow to cool but not set. 3 In a large bowl, whip the cream into soft peaks. 4 In a separate bowl, mix the mascarpone, icing sugar, Cointreau and vanilla extract. 5 Mix together the cream, mascarpone mixture and melted chocolate. 6 Dip the bottom of each

profiterole in the chocolate cream. Arrange ½ in a layer in the tin and fill in the gaps with the remaining chocolate cream. Top with the remaining profiteroles, to form a dome. 7 Chill the cake in the fridge for at least 4 hrs. 8 Warm the chocolate sauce sachets from the profiterole packs in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Remove the cake from the tin and put on a stand or plate. Top with the raspberries then drizzle over the chocolate sauce. Dust lightly with the icing sugar to serve. Energy

Each 53g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

840kJ 14.6g 201kcal High

10%

21%

9.5g

11.9g 0.07g

48%

13%

Med

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Asda 16 frozen Profitero oles & Chocolate Sauce, £1.15 (235g; 49p/100g g)

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,586kJ/379kcal

CH HRIS STMAS DAY

TOP TIP The creamy

semifreddo can be made a few weeks in advance – keep in the freezer, then add the base, fruit topping and drizzle shortly before you serve it

Semifreddo cheesecake terrine with Lotus Biscoff

Spiced caramel Biscoff biscuits and crunchy spread are used for the base and topping of this frozen delight

SERVES 16 READY IN 30 MINS, PLUS FREEZING PRICE PER SERVING 37p ● 70g unsalted butter,

plus extra for greasing ● 500g pack Asda Fat Free Greek Style Yogurt ● 1tsp vanilla extract ● 200g soft cheese ● 100g icing sugar, sifted ● 250g pack Lotus Biscoff biscuits ● 200g fresh or frozen fruit, large pieces halved or quartered ● 1tbsp Biscoff Crunchy Spread

1 Grease a 24cm loaf tin with a little of the butter and line with clingfilm, leaving some hanging over the sides. 2 In a large bowl, beat together the yogurt, vanilla and soft cheese until smooth. Fold in the icing sugar. Cover and freeze for 8 hrs, stirring every 2 hrs or so. When the mixture gets slushy, transfer to the prepared tin, leaving at least 1cm unfilled at the top. 3 Heat the butter in a small pan on a low setting to melt. 4 Blitz the biscuits in a food

processor until they form sandy crumbs, then mix into the melted butter. 5 Take the tin out of the freezer and top the frozen mixture with the crumbs, pressing and smoothing to form an even layer. Return to the freezer for 30 mins. 6 To assemble, take the loaf tin out of the freezer, turn it upside down over a serving plate, then carefully lift off the tin and remove the clingfilm. Top with the fruit. 7 Put the Biscoff spread in a microwaveable bowl. Zap for 30 secs to melt; drizzle over. 8 Slice the dessert to serve. Energy

Each 84g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Med

914kJ 13.4g 218kcal Med

11%

19%

8.0g 15.0g 0.29g 40%

Med

17%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,088kJ/260kcal

Che hea eaatt it! itt!

Lotus Biscoff Crunchy Spread, £2.28 (400g; 57p/100g)

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Chocolate, caramel & almond tart

Che hea eaatt it! itt!

A ready-made buttery pastry case filled with gooey caramel and a super-simple rich ganache, topped with crunchy chocolate nuts for a luxurious treat SERVES 10 READY IN

20 MINS, PLUS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING 77p

Carnation Caramel, £1.50* (397g; 38p/100g)

● 200g Carnation Caramel ● 210g pack Extra

Special All-Butter Pastry Case ● 200g bar Asda Dark Chocolate, finely chopped ● 100ml double cream ● 210g pack Asda Cocoa Dusted Almonds, ⅓ halved, the rest whole

1 Pour the caramel into the pastry case and smooth out. Chill in the fridge to set for at least 30 mins. 2 For the ganache, put the chopped chocolate into a medium nonmetallic bowl. Bring the cream to a gentle simmer in a small pan on a medium heat – don’t allow it to boil over. 3 Take the cream off the heat and slowly pour it over the chocolate. Swirl it around to melt and gradually mix together; stir gently if necessary. 4 Set aside the ganache for about 10 mins, to allow it to cool and thicken. Pour it evenly over the caramel and spread it out to the edges of the pastry. 5 Chill the tart in the fridge for 10 mins or until the ganache is slightly set. 6 To decorate, gently push the cocoa-dusted almonds into the ganache. Dot the halved almonds evenly between the whole ones, with the cut sides up. Slice the tart to serve. Energy

Each 92g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

21%

35%

1,786kJ 24.3g 14.1g 34.9g 0.12g 427kcal High High High Low

71%

39%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,941kJ/464kcal

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TOP TIP Chopping the chocolate ﬁnely

helps it to melt into the cream for a silky ganache. If it goes lumpy, zap in the microwave for 10 secs at a time, stirring after each burst, until it combines smoothly 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. *Price until 30 December 2020, then £2.09. **Price from 5 November to 26 December 2020, then £1.35

CHRISTMAS DAY

Cheat’s Jamaica cake sticky toffee pudding

Use ready-made ginger cake for an easy win – and simply top with toffee sauce and fudge for a sensational treat SERVES 8 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 50p ● 50g unsalted butter,

plus extra for greasing ● 2 x McVitie’s Jamaican Ginger Sticky Pudding Cake ● 75g soft brown sugar ● 25g golden syrup ● 150ml double cream ● 2tbsp Asda Fudge Chunks ● 2tbsp Asda Triple Choc Curls 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/160C/Gas 4. Grease an ovenproof 30cm x 20cm baking dish with butter. 2 Cut the ginger cakes into 8 thick slices and arrange in the dish. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 15-20 mins. 3 In a pan set over a medium heat, add the butter, sugar and golden syrup and simmer until the sugar has melted, stirring frequently. 4 Reduce the heat, add the

double cream and stir until fully combined. Simmer until you have a lovely toffee sauce. Remove from the heat to cool slightly. 5 Pour the sauce over the cake then sprinkle with the fudge and chocolate curls to serve. Energy

Each 103g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

22%

32%

TOP TIP To add a special

grown-up ﬂavour to this delicious dessert, stir 1-2tbsp dark spiced rum into the toffee sauce

1,810kJ 22.7g 12.4g 38.1g 0.41g 433kcal High High High Med

62%

42%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,757kJ/320kcal

Che hea eaatt it! itt!

McVitie’s Jamaican Ginger Sticky Pudding Cake, 64p** (225g; 28p/100g)

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SLUG ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE No-churn ice cream with mince pies

For this frosty festive treat, crumble ready-made mince pies into a simple vanilla ice cream mixture, then freeze overnight – no need to stir SERVES 8 READY IN

20 MINS, PLUS FREEZING PRICE PER SERVING 60p

● 200g pack Asda 50% Less

Fat Light Original Soft Cheese

● 1tsp vanilla extract ● 397g can condensed milk ● 4 mince pies, chopped, plus

2 extra to serve

● 300ml fresh whipping cream

1 Mix together the soft cheese and vanilla with an electric whisk until thick and creamy. 2 Add the condensed milk to the mixture, then whisk for 2-3 mins until thickened. Add the chopped mince pies and stir to just combine. 3 In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form, then fold into the soft cheese mixture to combine. 4 Pour the ice cream mixture into a lidded freezerproof container then even out the top. Cover with the lid and freeze for at least 6 hrs, preferably overnight. 5 To serve, scoop the ice cream into glasses and top with pieces of the extra mince pies. Energy

Each 146g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

23%

35%

1,955kJ 24.8g 14.6g 40.9g 0.34g 467kcal High High High Low

73%

45%

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of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,339kJ/320kcal

Cheeaaatt it! itt!

Asd da 50% Less Fat Light Origiinal Soft Cheese; Asda Cream my Original Soft Ch heese, 69p each (200g; £3.45 5/kg)

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MEAL MATHS

This month:

FRUITS

Centrepiece trifles Beautiful to look at and simple to make, a trifle is a traditional finale to a festive meal. We’ve highlighted the five key ingredient types you need – just choose one of each for a stress-free showstopper! BITE

SET LIQUID

TOPPING

PIZZAZZ!

Start with a trifle essential – lots of fruit in luscious combinations.

Next, choose cake to add soft, sponge texture – or try the crunch of biscuit.

Add classic jelly or a mousse for another layer of texture.

Top things off with the creaminess of custard or a yogurt alternative.

Finish with a flourish of sprinkles or an irresistible chocolate treat.

Cherries and sliced nectarines

Panettone

Blackcurrant jelly

Double cream

Mini meringues

Raspberries and clementine segments

Sponge fingers

Orange jelly

Strawberry custard

Cadbury’s Flake

Sliced pears and apples

Mini gingerbread men

Strawberry jelly

Free From yogurt alternative

Asda Choco sprinkles

Cranberries and melon cubes

Swiss roll

Free From chocolate mousse

Chocolate custard

Asda Unicorn sprinkles

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StepS to success ● Drained tinned or thawed frozen fruit can be used as a substitute for fresh fruit ● For a tasty grown-up trifle, try soaking the sponge in sherry or Cointreau first ● The sponge and jelly layer can be made ahead to allow the jelly to set ● Add the topping and decorations just before serving ● Layer your trifle in a glass bowl for full festive effect!

Photographs: Stuart West, Vinny Whiteman. Styling: Sarah Birks, Rob Merrett. Food styling: Cate Dixon, Matthew Ford

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85p PER SERV VING*

Using cherries? For an extra treat, sugar coat a small handful then use to decorate

Cherries and nectarines + panettone + blackcurrant jelly + double cream + mini merigues = this pavlova -inspired treat! Alcohol can only be purchased in store or delivered between 10am and 10pm in Scotland. If you look under 25 and want to buy age-restricted products, you will need to prove your age. Challenge 25. No I.D. no sale. *Based on the estimated cost for a four-person serving. Price per serving of 85p is for a sliced apples and pears, sponge ďŹ ngers, orange jelly, chocolate custard and unicorn sprinkles combination

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CHRISTMAS DAY

THE WINE LIST

Toast family and friends near and far this Christmas with a fabulous festive tipple. Here, wine expert Helen McGinn (@knackeredmother) talks us through her favourite picks…

Wine expert Helen McGinn is the author of The Knackered Mother’s Wine Guide ‘When it comes to wine, there are so many options available that choosing the perfect bottle can be tricky,’ says Helen. ‘These great-tasting, great-value wines are a good choice because they go beautifully with a variety of dishes, which is key at this time of year. Pour with confidence!’ Alcohol can only be purchased in store or delivered between 10am and 10pm in Scotland. If you look under 25 and want to buy age-restricted products, you will need to prove your age. Challenge 25. No I.D. no sale

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your festive line-up

Say cheers and add the ﬁnal touch to your table with the best of our bubbles, whites and reds. Enjoy!

Extra Special Louis Bernard Vintage Champagne Brut, £26 (75cl) Helen says: ‘This takes bubbles to the next level! This French fizz comes from a top wine producer and has been aged in the cellars for more than five years, which gives it time to develop gorgeous rich, toasty flavours. An award-winner that’s the perfect match for smoked salmon.’

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Extra Special Crémant de Loire Brut, was £9, now £8* (75cl)

Bradshaw Sauvignon Blanc, £5.50 (75cl)

Helen says: ‘Pop this crémant for instant sparkle at a great price. Like Champagne, it gets its bubbles from a second fermentation in the bottle but, as it’s produced in France’s Loire Valley it can’t be called Champagne! Fresh and fabulous with light, lemony flavours, it works a treat with posh crisps.’

Helen says: This dazzlingly good Sauvignon Blanc could easily be mistaken for Marlborough, but in fact it’s from Romania rather than New Zealand. It packs a proper punch of flavour – think the freshness of a fruit salad – and is typically zippy and light. Try sipping it with spicier dishes, including turkey curry!’

CHRISTMAS DAY

TOP TIP

The hotter the climate in the wine’s country of origin, the higher the alcohol content it’s likely to have – and vice-versa

Extra Special Pinot Grigio Trentino, was £6.50, now £5.50** (75cl)

Helen says: ‘Here’s a PG tip: if you want to find some of the best Pinot Grigio in Italy, look up north. This one’s from Trentino, where the cooler climate really helps to bring the best out of the grape. Wonderfully light and crisp, it has crunchy green apple flavours and a touch of pear, too.’

Gran Colina Rioja, £5† (75cl)

Helen says: ‘Rioja might be most famous for its mellow reds but this relatively young ‘Joven’ style shows just how unbeatable the region is when it comes to delivering value for money, too. Full of ripe raspberry and black cherry fruits along with a gentle kick of spice, this wine is a great match for roasted red meats.’

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Diversity of Terroir Premium Malbec, was £8, now £6** (75cl)

Helen says: ‘Calling all lovers of big red wines! Made from the magnificent Malbec grape grown in Argentina, this one’s all about the intense juicy black fruit flavours that make every sip as soft as a velvet cushion. It’s brilliant with beef or sipped on the sofa with a plate of strong cheese within reach.’ ASDA.COM/GROCERIES | 61

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When serving bubbles, make sure your glasses are super-clean, as any residue, such as soap or limescale from washing, can speed up the popping of the bubbles and make the drink become ﬂat quickly

‘Is the age of a wine an indication of the quality?’

Not necessarily. It may be true for big, oak-aged reds, but most wines are good to go when first released and many whites and rosés are best drunk ‘young’.

Swirling & sniffing:

Is it really necessary?

You can just pick up a glass and take a sip, but that means missing out on half the fun, because our sense of smell is far more powerful than our taste. If you sip without swirling and sniffing, you won’t get a nose full of lovely aromas. But if you smell first, you’ll get the most out of the flavours. Next time you’re drinking a glass of wine, take one sip while holding your nose and the next without. Then you’ll see what I mean.

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WINE KNOW-HOW

‘From ﬁzz to food pairings, my hints and tips will turn you into a connoisseur in no time,’ says Helen McGinn. ‘Bottoms up!’

PAIRING TIPS

‘These are the guidelines I follow when thinking about which wines to serve with food,’ says Helen. ● ‘Think of the main ingredient

in the dish and pick a wine that will match rather than fight with the flavour. Beef stew will drown a lemony pinot grigio, but put it with malbec and everyone’s happy. Similarly, sip that malbec with a delicate piece of fish and you’ll taste nothing but the wine. Try it with sauvignon

blanc instead, and it’ll be a triumph. Pinot noir is a great option for Christmas dinner.’

● ‘Bubbles and batter are the

best of mates, so think fizzy wine if you’re serving fish and chips. Something oily such as smoked salmon needs a wine with a touch of freshness to

cut through it, so Champagne is a good choice.’

● ‘When the cheeseboard hits

the table don’t automatically reach for the red. Creamy white cheeses will often work best with dry white wines, especially Chardonnay. A strong, hard cheese, such as a mature Cheddar, calls for something a little bigger on flavour, such as Rioja, while blue cheese needs a wine that’s fairly sweet, like Sauternes.’

What’s the difference?

Champagne comes from France’s Champagne region, and is made from three grapes: pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier. It gets its bubbles from a second fermentation in the bottle. Prosecco is made from a grape called glera, grown across Italy’s Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions. Its bubbles come from a second fermentation in a tank, not the bottle, which results in a softer, frothier fizz.

‘What are the beneﬁts of screwcap wine bottles?’

Not only are screwcaps convenient, they ensure the wine isn’t affected by cork taint, which can make it taste odd.

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‘The wines outlined below are among the most popular in the UK. It’s always good to know a bit about what’s in your glass so here’s the lowdown...’

Chardonnay

The chardonnay grape sucks up its surroundings. If grown in a warm region, expect tropical fruit flavours, while from a cooler area, it’s more apple-y. Extra Special Chardonnay, £7.50 (75cl) from Australia’s Barossa Valley, has rich citrus with subtle vanilla.

When it comes to white wine, whatever your style preference there’s a grape variety that’s certain to suit your taste buds…

Sauvignon blanc

This grape’s flavours range from sharp citrus to softer passion fruit, but whether from Sancerre in France or Marlborough in New Zealand, it’s always deliciously aromatic. Extra Special Pouilly Fumé, £12.50 (75cl) is an excellent sauvignon blanc wine.

Viognier

Fancy something different? For heady stone fruit flavours with plenty of oomph, try the Viognier grape. France and Australia produce quality bottles, and if fresh, fruity Cono Sur Viognier, £7.25 (75cl) is anything to go by, Chile is one to watch, too.

TOP TIP Look for wines outside the big-name regions – they often offer really great quality and value for money

R eds edds

Temperature

As a general rule, you want to serve reds at room temperature (around 15C) and your whites and rosés nicely chilled (around 10C). Any warmer and your reds will taste like soup; too cold and you’ll struggle to find the flavours in the glass.

With an enormous range of red grapes to choose from it’s really just a question of picking whichever one you’re in the mood for!

Glasses

Professional wine tasters sup from a tulip-shaped glass, to best capture the aromas released when the wine is given a good swirl around the bowl of the glass. But I think that as long as your glasses are sparkling clean, you can pour with pride – your house, your rules!

Decanting

Cabernet sauvignon

This grape is the hero of France’s Bordeaux region. Expect plenty of bold, black-fruit flavours: think blackcurrants, cherries and blackberries. Its alcohol content is often 13.5% or above, so it’s a good one to drink with food! Taste it in Extra Special Cabernet Sauvignon, £6.50 (75cl). 64 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

Merlot

Frequently found in a blend with cabernet sauvignon, think of this as the jam to cabernet’s doughnut. It’s a great option if you don’t like your wines too robust, as it’s often juicier and softer. Try full-bodied Villa Vincini Il Gran Rosso, £8 (75cl), which pairs merlot and corvina grapes.

Pinot noir

Originally associated with Burgundy, France, pinot noir has become a global phenomenon. Light-to-medium bodied, the taste ranges from cranberry to clove, and its drinkability makes it a safe bet. Enjoy it in Extra Special New Zealand Pinot Noir, was £10, now £9*.

Most wines nowadays don’t ‘throw’ sediment (the technical term for bits left at the bottom of the bottle) so you don’t need to decant them. However, decanting a bottle before serving allows the flavours to really develop. You can also do this once the wine is in the glass by giving it a good swirl, but decanters look fancy, and it’s Christmas – the perfect time to give it a go!

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Use any spare cooked sprouts to make a hearty bubble & squeak on Boxing Day Smoked salmon pancake stack

Use salmon left over from your festive starter for this luxurious Boxing Day brunch SERVES 4 READY IN 44 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.04

● 200g plain flour ● 1½tsp baking powder ● ½tsp bicarbonate of soda ● 2 medium eggs, beaten ● 175ml whole milk ● 100g crème fraîche ● 1tsp white wine vinegar ● Zest 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges to serve ● Small bunch dill, chopped ● 15g unsalted butter, softened ● 200g leftover smoked salmon ● 1 large, ripe avocado, sliced 1 Mix the flour, baking powder and bicarb in a large bowl. 2 Slowly pour in the beaten eggs, whisking to combine. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Set aside to rest for 10 mins. 3 In a small bowl, stir together the crème fraîche, vinegar, and most of the lemon zest and dill. 4 In a large frying pan n over a medium heat, me elt a little of the butter. Workin ng in batches, add individual tablespoons of the batter to the pan and cook for 1-2 mins each side until golden. Rep peat to make 12 pancakes. 5 Divide the pancakes between 4 plates, layering with the salmon, avocado and dill sauce; finish with salmon and avocado on top. Sprinkle with the remaing zest and dill, and some black pepper. 6 Serve the pancake stacks with th he lemon wedges, to squeeze. Energy

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Leftover sprouts, pistachios and a creamy sesam me drizzle add nutty ﬂavour to this vibrant winter salad SERVES 8 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 76p

● 400g raw Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded ● 100g sliced curly kale, washed, hard stalks rem moved ● 100g tahini ● 2tbsp clear honey ● 1-2tsp Dijon mustard ● 1tbsp apple cider vineg gar ● Zest and juice 1 lemon ● 100g spinach, half left whole, hallf rough hly ch hopped d ● 1 large red onion, thinly sliced

● 15g mint, torn ● 15g flat-leaf parssley, torn ● 80g pistachios, chopped ● 50g pomegranatte seeds 1 In a large pan ove er a medium heat, steam the spro outs and th he kale for 5 mins to so often sligh htly, then set aside to cool. 2 For the dressing, mix the tah hinii, hon ney, musttard, vinega ar, lemon zesst and juice e togetherr in

a small jug. Add 2-3tsp water to th hin to a pouring consistency. 3 In a large bowl, toss together the sprrouts, kale and spinach. 4 Add th he red onion, herbs, 50g of the e pistachios and 30g of the pome egranate seeds, then mix to combine. 5 Tip into a serving dish. Top with the rem maining dressing, pistachios an nd pomegranate seeds, then drizzle over the tahini dresssing to serve. 1 of your 5-a-dayy

Energy 808kJ 193kcal

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Coronation turkey on mini poppadoms

For a party twist on leftoverr turkey curry, try these creamy, crunchy canapés with h pickles and watercress SERVES 30 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 11p

● 3tsp mild curry powder ● 100ml mayonnaise ● 2tbsp mango chutney ● 50g g crème fraîche ● ½ onion, very finely chopped ● 30g sultanas

● 10g coriander, chopped ● 300g leftover turkey, shredded ● 70g pack Asda Mini Poppadoms ● Toasted flaked almonds, to garnish

● Rings of quick-pickled red onion, to garnish ● Watercress leaves, to garnish 1 In a large bowl, mix the curry powder, mayonnaise, chutney, crème fraîche, onion and sultanas to combine. 2 Mix in the coriander and turkey until well coated. Cover the mixture and chill

in the fridge for 20 mins to allow the flavours to infuse. 3 Top each poppadom with 1tsp of the turkey mixture, then garnish with the pickles, watercress leaves and flaked almonds. Season with ground black pepper to serve. Energy

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TOP TIP Leftover Yorkshires will keep in the fridge for up to 3

days, or 3 months in the freezer. Reheat from chilled or frozen in a preheated oven until piping hot and crisp on the outside

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● 12 leftover Yorkshire pud ddings ● 1tbsp Asda Horseradish Sauce ● 3tbsp crème fraîche ● Juice ½ lemon ● 150g leftover roast beef, carved into fairly thin slices 70 | ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK

● 100 0g radishes, finely sliced ● 1 pacck cre ess, sn nipped 1 Warm up the leftover Yorkshire pudd dings in the oven. 2 In a bowl, stir together the horse eradish sauce, crème fraîche

and lem mon juice to combine. 3 Arran nge the Yorkshire pudding gs on a se erving platter and divide the slicced beef between them. Top each one with the radish slices, a dollop of the horseradish dressin ng, and a sprinkling of cress. Season with a grind of fresh black pepper to serve. Each 46g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

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Whip up a dessert treat for grown-ups only with lefto over festive pud, juicy cranberries and a seasonal splash of port SERVES 8 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 37p

● 3tbsp cranberry sauce ● 50g cranberries (either fresh or frozen will work) ● 15ml port ● 200g leftover Christmas pudding, crumbled ● 250g vanilla ice cream ● 50g dark chocolate, melted ● 20g Asda chopped roasted hazelnuts ● Zest 1 orange, cut into thin strips, to garnish ● Mint sprigs, to garnish

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1 Heat the cranberry sauce, cranberries, port and a splash of water on low in a small pan. Simmer gently to loosen the sauce, then set aside to cool.

2 Divide the Christmas pudding between 8 small tumblers, then add a spoonful of the vanilla ice cream to each one. 3 Add a dollop of the cranberry mixture, so the sauce drizzles down the inside of the glass. 4 In a nonmetallic bowl zap the chocolate in the microwave for 30 secs at a time, stirring, until completely melted and smooth. 5 Drizzle the chocolate over the desserts, then sprinkle with the hazelnuts and garnish with the orange zest and mint to serve. Energy

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Salt

10%

14%

872kJ 10.0g 4.9g 23.7g 0.11g 208kcal Med High High Low

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of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 958kJ/229kcal

TOP TIP Wrapped and stored

in an airtight container or zip-seal bag, any excess Christmas pud will keep for a week in the fridge. Alternatively, you can freeze it for up to 6 months

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TOP TIPS ● Balance out the richness

of cured meats such as prosciutto, salami and chorizo by including extras such as capers, olives and cornichons on your board. Their acidity cuts through beautifully.

● Let the heroes of the

board sing out by serving with plain crackers or slices of sourdough. While salted nuts enhance the flavour of the cheese, you’ll get the full array of tastes by keeping it simple. ● Bring extra festive

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Asda Salted Caramel Nut Mix, £2 (200g; £1/100g)

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Asda Sun-dried Tomatoes, £1.09 (280g; 39p/100g)

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Sweet chilli prawns on prawn crackers, p82

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TOP TIP Leftover

no prep needed Shredded duck with hoisin sauce on mini sweet potato waffles

Cook-from-frozen waffles and microwaveable duck make these great no-notice mini bites 1 Cook Asda Mini Potato & Carrot Waffles according to the pack instructions. 2 Heat the duck from a pack of Asda Aromatic Shredded Duck according to the instructions and toss with the hoisin sauce from the pack, to coat. (The

pancakes from the pack can be frozen to be used another time.) 3 Top each of the mini waffles with a little of the hoisin duck mixture, and garnish with shredded spring onion and sliced red chilli. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

or ready-cooked veg and meat make perfect toppings for nibbles – just add a sauce or dressing to keep it moist

no-cook base Sweet chilli prawns on prawn crackers

Succulent king prawns with a juicy mango and chilli topping, served on top of crispy crackers 1 Defrost Extra Special Jumbo Cooked King Prawns in the fridge for at least 8 hrs or until completely thawed 2 Dice the flesh of a ripe Grower’s Selection Large Mango. Add some Asda Sweet Chilli Sauce and Grower’s Selection Coriander, chopped, then toss to combine. 3 Spoon 1 prawn each onto Asda Prawn Crackers and top with a spoonful of the mango and chilli sauce mixture. Sprinkle with a little Grower’s Selection Coriander, torn, then serve with lime wedges on the side.

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TIME TO CELEBRATE easy vegan bites Vegan red Thai curry jackfruit & salsa mini pittas

Team a spicy, flavou ur-p packed ready-made curry with zingy avocado and lime salsa 1 Make a salsa by stirring together red onion, finely chopped, avocado, diced, and the zest and juice of a lime. 2 Simmer tinned Asda Vegetarian Jackfruit Thai Red Curry in an uncovered pan until the sauce thickens. 3 Halve some White Mini Pittas. Top each with a little of the curry and the salsa, then finish with slices of red onion and sprinkle with black pepper. 4 Serve with wedges of lime to squeeze over.

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just 2 main ingredients Melon & feta cubes

Quick and easy to asse emble â&#x20AC;&#x201C; stack chunks of melon and feta then add your garnish 1 Arrange cubes of melon from a pack of Asda Melon Medley on a platter and top each with a mint leaf. 2 Dice some Extra Special Barrel Aged Greek Feta and some cucumber and arrange a small amount on top of each of the melon cubes. 3 Drizzle balsamic glaze over the feta topping, then serve the finished cubes with more balsamic glaze on the side for dipping. ASDA.COM/GROCERIES | 83

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TOP TIP To enjoy all year round,

make with leftovers Christmas pudding truffles

Crumbled Christmas pud with pla ain and white chocolate, topped with fresh mint, makes an irresistible festive sweet 1 Heat some Christmas Pudding according to the pack instructions (or microwave leftover pud). Set 84 | ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK

aside until just cool enough to handle but not completely cold. 2 Crumble the warm pudding

into a bowl and drizzle over a little cream sherry (or grape juice) to moisten. Melt some Asda Plain Chocolate; stir into the pudding until the mixture has a sticky consistency. 3 Roll 1 dessert spoon at a time

of the mixture between wet hands to form round truffles. Chill for 20 mins until firm. 4 Melt white chocolate and drizzle over each truffle. Decorate with mint sprigs and leave to set before serving.

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try making with leftover sponge cake. For extra indulgence, dip in dark choc and allow to set before adding the white chocolate

All the best of the season! See inside for our top Christmas picks

For more festive inspiration visit ASDA.com/Christmas

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It’s going to be a very different Christmas this year. So let’s make it the most delicious celebration ever for you and your loved ones! From tasty seasonal favourites to mouth-watering new festive firsts, we’ve got everything you could ask for at great Asda value. And we've also made it even easier for you to shop the way you want to this Christmas. • In-store. We’ve all the distancing and hygiene measures in place to keep you safe. • Scan & Go means contactless payment and less checkout time - you can even download our app and shop with your smartphone. • Click & Collect. Shop online at home and pick up at a time to suit you. • Food to Order. Pre-order your festive choices online, quickly and simply. If you see this icon by a product in this guide, it’s available on Food to Order. Find out more at ASDA.com/foodtoorder So let’s celebrate Christmas in style, by treating each other to a season full of tasty delights and treasured moments. And, all without spending a festive fortune. Now that's Asda price!

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FESTIVELY FLAVOURED! Extra Special Mince Pie Gin Liqueur A surprising but delightful tipple, festively spiced with plump vine fruits. £10 (50cl) V

Extra Special Luxury Mince Pies Generously filled with vine fruits, spices and splashes of French brandy and rich ruby port, all encased in shortcrust pastry. £1.75 each (6 pack) V

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1. Extra Special Caramel Stollen Loaf Filled with plump raisins, candied mixed peel, a marzipan and caramel flavour centre, infused with a caramel flavour syrup and decorated with salted caramel piping and a sweet dusting. £4.89 V

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2. Extra Special Yule Log Chocolate sponge filled with chocolate flavour buttercream, enrobed in milk chocolate and covered in frosting ganache made with Belgian milk chocolate and bronze chocolate curls. £3.50 V

3. Extra Special Fully Iced Fruit Cake Fruit cake made with sultanas and raisins, glacé cherries, French brandy, candied citrus peel, split almonds and chopped walnuts covered with marzipan, soft icing and edible sugar decorations. £9 (907g) V

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4. Extra Special Handmade Spiced Clementine Fudge Smooth, creamy fudge deliciously blended with citrus peel, all hand-crafted in small batches. £2 (150g) V 5. Extra Special Almond Flavoured Filled Speculaas Short butter spiced biscuits with an almond flavour filling and topped with flaked almonds. £1.79 (8 pack) V

If you look under 25 and want to buy alcohol you will need to prove your age. Challenge 25. No I.D. No sale. You must be 18 or over to purchase alcohol. Alcohol available from 10am in Scotland. Prices may vary in Scotland. Photography shows serving suggestions. Selected stores. Subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/ minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Max of one of each Food to Order item per shop unless stated otherwise. Extra Special Mince Pie Gin Liqueur 50cl (£20 per litre), Extra Special Fully Iced Fruit Cake 907g (99.2p per 100g), Extra Special Handmade Spiced Clementine Fudge 150g (£1.33 per 100g).

For more festive inspiration visit ASDA.com/Christmas

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3. Reindeer Ice Cream Lollies Fun and festive novelty treats with caramel, chocolate and strawberry ice cream, topped off with chocolate features. V £1 (4x60ml)

£ A treat for Christmas morning

4. Bruce The Brussel Sprout Cake Meet Bruce! Layers of light chocolate sponge and a delicious chocolate frosting, all covered in soft icing. Serves 14. £10 V Available 30/11/20

1. Reindeer Shaped Crumpets £1 (4 pack) VG V Available 05/11/20

A tasty centrepiece everyone can enjoy! For more festive inspiration visit ASDA.com/Christmas

2. Festive Elf Ice Cream Irresistible green raspberry and white candyfloss ice cream, shimmering with candy cane sugar sprinkles. Pure magic! £1.68 or 2 for £3 V (900ml)

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59P each

Milk Chocolate Gold Coins 59p (75g) Giant Gold Coin 59p (50g) V

Milk Chocolate Multi-coloured Coins £2 (260g) V

Snowman Mallows £2 (150g)

each

5. Raspberry Ice Cream Bites Ice cream filled with raspberry sauce in a white chocolate flavour coating, finished with a chocolate flavour drizzle. £1 (10 pack) V

6. Penguin Mallows Sugar-dusted sweet treats straight from Santa's workshop; the perfect partner for hot chocolate! £2 (120g)

7. Elf Mini Rolls Chocolate flavoured mini sponge rolls with a vanilla flavour filling and coated in milk chocolate with edible decorations. £2 (5 pack) V Available 30/11/20

8. Biscuits for Santa Here’s great fun for all the family. Decorate these six tasty shortbread biscuits with red and green icing, then leave some out for Santa on Christmas Eve! £2 (6 pack) V

Photography shows serving suggestions. Selected stores. Subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Max of one of each Food to Order item per shop unless stated otherwise. Festive Elf Ice Cream 900ml (18.7p per 100ml), Reindeer Ice Cream Lollies 4 x 60ml (41.7p per 100ml), Penguin Mallows 120g (£1.67 per 100g). Milk Chocolate Gold Coins 75g (78.7p per 100g), Giant Gold Coin 50g (£1.18 per 100g), Milk Chocolate Multi-coloured Coins 260g (76.9p per 100g), Snowman Mallows 150g (£1.33 per 100g), Retro Sweet Cup Jelly Mix with Marshmallows 340g (58.8p per 100g), Retro Sweet Cup Choc Mice & Jazzles Mix 320g (62.5p per 100g), Retro Sweet Cup Fizzy Mix with Flying Saucers 316g (63.3p per 100g), Rainbow Candy Canes 144g (69.4p per 100g), Free From Brussel Sprout Choc Truffles 82g (£2.44 per 100g).

Retro Sweet Cups: Jelly Mix with Marshmallows £2 (340g) Choc Mice & Jazzles Mix £2 (320g) Fizzy Mix with Flying Saucers £2 (316g)

Rainbow Candy Canes £1 (144g) VG V

Free From Brussel Sprout Choc Truffles £2 (82g) GF

For more festive inspiration visit ASDA.com/Christmas

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1. Extra Special 2 Scallops En Croûtes Full flavoured scallops in a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, lemon and roasted red pepper sauce with flaky puff pastry. £4 (2x130g) Available 19/12/20

2. Extra Special Hand-Finished Muscovado and Sea-Salt-Cured Scottish Smoked Salmon Cured to perfection using sea salt, muscovado sugar and lemon zest and smoked in a bespoke wood blend for a unique and smoky flavour. £4 (120g)

3. Extra Special 2 Coquilles St Jacques Juicy scallop pieces and king prawns in creamy Cheddar sauce topped with a herby Ciabatta crumb. £4 (180g)

4. Extra Special Lobster Thermidor Succulent lobster tails served with a rich tomato, brandy and mustard butter. £11 (200g)

For more festive inspiration visit ASDA.com/Christmas

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5. Extra Special Prawn Cocktail Succulent prawns in a creamy cocktail sauce, infused with cognac and finished with Italian lemon juice. £5 (340g) Available 19/12/20

6. Extra Special Wild Game Pâté With sweet rhubarb flavours and a kick of gin this flavoursome pâté is a must-have this Christmas. £2.50 (200g) Available 26/11/20

7. Extra Special Antipasti Platter A rich continental selection of dry-cured meats beautifully complemented with olives, cheese and tomatoes. £9 (430g) Available 10/12/20

8. 2 Smoked Salmon Terrines Creamy salmon, soft cheese and lemon mousse topped with smoked salmon Julienne. £3.25 (150g) Available 19/12/20

For more festive inspiration visit ASDA.com/Christmas

So many different, delicious festive delicacies for you and your loved ones to try. Go on, go for something fancy this Christmas! Extra Special Roast in the Bag Free Range & Corn Fed British Bronze Turkey Crown with Honey, Bacon & Thyme Stuffing From traditional heritage birds reared on a corn-fed diet, with a sweet and smoky bacon and herb stuffing. £17 per kg Available 19/12/20

PERFECT PAIRING A delightfully fruity wine from the cooler climes of Australia’s Yarra Valley. Enjoy subtle notes of red cherries, raspberries and wood spice - all perfectly complemented by pleasing earthy undertones.

Extra Special Yarra Valley Pinot Noir £9 (75cl)

For more festive inspiration visit ASDA.com/Christmas

per kg

1. Extra Special Gammon Joint with Seville Orange Sweet and succulent with warming festive spices and topped with glacé orange slices. £15 (1.65kg) Available 26/11/20 2. Extra Special British Lamb Guard of Honour with a Cassis Jus French-trimmed, tender lamb with sea salt and juniper sprinkle, finished with a blackcurrant Cassis Jus. GF £20 per kg Available 19/12/20

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3. Extra Special Hog Roast with Stuffing & Toffee Apple Sauce Yorkshire-bred pork with sage and onion stuffing, and a delicious toffee apple sauce, all make for a truly impressive centrepiece. £7 per kg Available 19/12/20 4. Extra Special Bone-in Beef Rib with Wild Garlic Butter Our 21 day aged British beef rib is topped with a wild garlic and herb butter. GF £20 per kg Available 19/12/20

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5. Extra Special British Turkey Parcel with TruffleFlavoured Pork Stuffing Tender turkey wrapped in maple-cured bacon, with a British Bramley apple, honey and truffle glaze. £23 (1.4kg) Available 19/12/20

If you look under 25 and want to buy alcohol you will need to prove your age. Challenge 25. No I.D. No sale. You must be 18 or over to purchase alcohol. Alcohol available from 10am in Scotland. Prices may vary in Scotland. Photography shows serving suggestions. Selected stores. Subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. For items sold by weight, the exact price may vary depending on the weight of the items available. Max of one of each Food to Order item per shop unless stated otherwise. Extra Special Gammon Joint with Seville Orange 1.65kg (£9.09 per kg), Extra Special British Turkey Parcel with Truffle-Flavoured Pork Stuffing 1.4kg (£16.43 per kg).

For more festive inspiration visit ASDA.com/Christmas

With so many tasty new vegan and veggie choices this year, you’re sure to give all your loved ones a feast to remember! 1. Extra Special Vegan Turkey-Style Joint with Caramelised Onion Stuffing Wonderfully tender, prepared with soya and finished with a sprinkle of black pepper & a rosemary sprig. £5 (520g) VG

£ 2

Available 19/12/20 2. Extra Special Vegan Wellington Enjoy the satisfying taste of seasoned soya, mushrooms & caramelised onions in a light puff pastry. £5 (500g) VG

3. Extra Special Vegan 12 Bramley Apple & Cranberry Stuffing Balls Soya free, and with chestnuts, cranberries, sweet caramelised red onion, plus a pinch of festive spice. £2.75 each (300g) 2 for £5 GF

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Available 19/12/20 4. Vegan Yule Log with Chestnuts & Cranberries Meat-free mince with chestnuts and cranberries, wrapped in puff pastry and topped with a sage & onion herb sprinkle. £4 (390g) VG

Available 03/12/20 Photography shows serving suggestions. Selected stores. Subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Max of one of each Food to Order item per shop unless stated otherwise. Extra Special Vegan TurkeyStyle Joint with Caramelised Onion Stuffing 520g (96.2p per 100g), Extra Special Vegan Wellington 500g (£1 per 100g), Extra Special Vegan 12 Bramley Apple & Cranberry Stuffing Balls 300g (91.7p per 100g), Vegan Yule Log with Chestnuts & Cranberries 390g (£1.03 per 100g).

For more festive inspiration visit ASDA.com/Christmas

CHOICES FOR ALL

12 Vegetable Spring Rolls Tender veg wrapped in our crisp, golden pastry. V £1 (216g)

7 20 Piece Indian Inspired Selection A tasty selection of Indian inspired treats, including Vegetable Samosas, Onion Bhajis and Veggie Pakoras. V £2 (402g)

18 Piece Vegan Oriental Style Selection Everyone’s invited with our ‘Duckless’ Jackfruit spring rolls, ‘No-Prawn’ sesame toast, and tasty ‘Fil-No’ prawns. VG V £3 (282g)

5. 10 Piece Mexican Style Selection Serve up a treat with a choice of crispy vegetable nacho triangles and chilli bean burritos. £2 (190g) VG

6. Extra Special Tempura Nests An irresistible line-up of red pepper and beetroot tempura nests. Serves 8. £3 (240g) VG

Available 10/12/20

7. 12 Piece Vegan Oriental Selection Who can resist our ‘Duckless’ spring rolls, Katsu Won Tons and tasty vegetable fritters. £2 (224g) VG

Available 03/12/20 Photography shows serving suggestions. Selected stores. Subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Max of one of each Food to Order item per shop unless stated otherwise. 12 Vegetable Spring Rolls 216g (46.3p per 100g), 20 Piece Indian Inspired Selection 402g (49.8p per 100g), 18 Piece Vegan Oriental Selection 282g (£1.06 per 100g), 10 Piece Mexican Selection 190g (£1.05 per 100g), Extra Special Tempura Nests 240g (£1.25 per 100g), 12 Piece Vegan Oriental Selection 224g (89.3p per 100g). For more festive inspiration visit ASDA.com/Christmas

6. Extra Special Smoked Salmon Mac & Cheese Bites Prepared with cold smoked Norwegian salmon and blended with Yorkshire mature Cheddar, our Smoked Salmon Mac & Cheese Bites are wonderful served as an Extra Special appetiser. Serves 10. £3 (240g) Available 10/12/20

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£ No prep, no fuss. Give everyone your undivided attention with this delicious selection of ready-made party nibbles.

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7. Pig in Blanket Sausage Roll Seasoned pork sausage encased in streaky bacon, wrapped in golden puff pastry. Serves 10. £5 (450g) Available 03/12/20 8. Extra Special Mini Beef Wellingtons Rich British beef encased in golden puff pastry for the ultimate Christmas canapé. Serves 8. £3 (289g) Available 10/12/20

9. Extra Special British Cheese Cake with Fruit & Nuts A delicious blend of mature cheddar, creamy blue cheese, and buttery Burland Bloom brie with mixed fruits and nuts. £10 (950g) Available 26/11/20

10. Extra Special Bao Buns Selection With white BBQ jackfruit buns, orange massaman rose buns, and yellow char siu mushroom buns. Serves 9. £3 (246g) VG V Available 10/12/20

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1. Halloumi Fries Soft halloumi cheese coated in golden batter. V £2 (120g) Available 03/12/20

2. 12 Chicken Tree Nuggets Succulent chicken breast wrapped in a crisp golden breadcrumb. £1 (240g)

3. Extra Special Mini Cheeseburgers Bite-sized tender beef patties, topped with cheese and served in mini brioche buns. Serves 8. £3 (274g) Available 10/12/20

For more festive inspiration visit ASDA.com/Christmas

4. Mini Garlic Chicken Kievs Tender chicken breast with a creamy garlic filling, coated in golden breadcrumbs. Serves 8. £2 (250g) Available 03/12/20

5. 12 Tempura King Prawns Succulent king prawns wrapped in light and crispy batter. Serves 12. £2 (156g)

11. Extra Special Layered Pork, Chicken & Stuffing Pie Prepared with succulent outdoor-bred pork, chicken and stuffing, all wrapped in crumbly golden pastry. £5 (440g) Available 10/12/20

PARTY FOOD

85P each

Made for sharing

Extra Special Wensleydale & Cranberry Crisps Extra Special Turkey & Stuffing Crisps Extra Special Pigs In Blankets Crisps 85p each (150g)

Serve with cheese – and enjoy!

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Photography shows serving suggestions. Selected stores. Subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Max of one of each Food to Order item per shop unless stated otherwise. Halloumi Fries 120g (£1.67 per 100g), 12 Chicken Tree Nuggets 240g (41.7p per 100g), Extra Special Mini Cheeseburgers 274g (£1.09 per 100g), Mini Garlic Chicken Kievs 250g (80p per 100g), 12 Tempura King Prawns 156g (£1.28 per 100g), Extra Special Smoked Salmon Mac & Cheese Bites 240g (£1.25 per 100g), Pig in Blanket Sausage Roll 450g (£1.11 per 100g), Extra Special Mini Beef Wellingtons 289g (£1.04 per 100g), Extra Special British Cheese Cake with Fruit & Nuts 950g (£1.05 per 100g), Extra Special Bao Buns Selection 246g (£1.22 per 100g), Extra Special Layered Pork, Chicken & Stuffing Pie 440g (£1.14 per 100g). Extra Special Wensleydale & Cranberry Crisps, Extra Special Turkey & Stuffing Crisps, Extra Special Pigs In Blankets Crisps 150g (56.7p per 100g), Extra Special Caramelised Onion Chutney 320g (31.3p per 100g), Extra Special Tomato & Chilli Chutney 300g (33.3p per 100g), Extra Special Savoury Selection 225g (£1.56 per 100g), Extra Special Italian Breadsticks 130g (£1.19 per 100g).

Extra Special Caramelised Onion Chutney £1 (320g) V

Extra Special Tomato & Chilli Chutney £1 (300g) V

Extra Special Savoury Selection £3.50 (225g)

Extra Special Italian Breadsticks £1.55 (130g) V

For more festive inspiration visit ASDA.com/Christmas

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A very special festive dinner deserves a very special dessert indeed. Choose one, choose more, from our mouth-watering line-up.

PERFECT PAIRING A moreishly sweet sparkling white bursting with ripe grape flavours.

Extra Special White Asti Sparking Wine £6 (75cl) Available 05/11/20

For more festive inspiration visit ASDA.com/Christmas

Extra Special Night Sky Chocolate Orange Torte A star is made! Orangeinfused chocolate sponge, creamy orange curd, and a dark chocolate mirror glaze - all topped with hand-moulded decorations. Serves 10. £8 Available 18/12/20

DELICIOUS DESSERTS

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1. Extra Special Dark Chocolate & Valencian Orange Roulade Sparkling with a golden frosting, this handrolled roulade is filled with dark Belgian chocolate and mouth-watering Valencian orange cream. Serves 8. £4 (420g) V

2. Extra Special Giant Belgian Chocolate & Caramel Éclair Filled with creamy chocolate caramelflavour mousse, topped with rich chocolate fondant and caramelflavour fudge icing, all hand finished in a sweet gold dusting. Serves 10. £6 Available 18/12/20

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3. Extra Special Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Meringue Stack Delicious handmade meringue, chocolate cream, tangy raspberries and Belgian dark chocolate shavings - all with a festive sugar dusting. Serves 6. £5 (497g) V

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4. Extra Special Vegan Belgian Dark Chocolate & Cherry Cottages A morello cherry compote and chocolate mousse, covered in a luxurious dark chocolate shell with gold lustre. VG V £3 (2 pack) Available 10/12/20

5. Extra Special Salted Caramel & Sticky Toffee Cinnamon Roll Dessert Deliciously layered with cinnamon rolls, toffee sauce, salted caramel sauce, and toffee mousse. Topped off with chocolate gingerbread men! Serves 8. £7 Available 18/12/20

For more festive inspiration visit ASDA.com/Christmas

Extra Special Gins

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1. Extra Special Rhubarb & Custard Gin For a sparkly tipple that’s full of nostalgic sweetie flavours. £18 (70cl) V Pair with Extra Special Pink Grapefruit & Peach Tonic Water £1.35 (500ml) V 2. Extra Special Strawberry Laces Gin A sweet and shimmering triple-distilled gin. £18 (70cl) V Pair with Extra Special Cucumber & Mint Tonic Water £1.35 (500ml) V 3. Extra Special Cola Cube Gin Simply shake to enjoy a magical golden shimmer. £18 (70cl) V Pair with Extra Special Spiced Ginger Tonic Water £1.35 (500ml) V

Enjoy your favourite tipple in fresh, fun ways with our premium line-up of exotic and novelty flavours. Gin will never taste the same again!

Extra Special Spiced Cranberry & Clementine Gin Bursting with the festive flavours of cranberry and clementine. £15 (70cl) V Pair with Extra Special Blood Orange & Rosemary Tonic Water £1.35 (500ml) V

Extra Special Non-alcoholic Rhubarb & Ginger Flavour Botanical Drink Crafted using the natural flavours of rhubarb and African ginger. £12.99 (70cl) V Pair with Extra Special British Elderflower Tonic Water £1.35 (500ml) V

Extra Special Lemon Sherbet Gin For a sparkly tipple that’s full of zest and fizz. £18 (70cl) V Pair with Extra Special Indian Tonic Water £3.25 (8x150ml) V

Extra Special Pear Drop Gin Shake to get a magical swirl of shimmering pink & gold. £18 (70cl) V Pair with Extra Special Light Tonic Water £3.25 (8x150ml) V

If you look under 25 and want to buy alcohol you will need to prove your age. Challenge 25. No I.D. No sale. You must be 18 or over to purchase alcohol. Alcohol available from 10am in Scotland. Prices may vary in Scotland. Photography shows serving suggestions. Selected stores. Subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Max of one of each Food to Order item per shop unless stated otherwise. Extra Special: Rhubarb & Custard Gin/Strawberry Laces Gin/Cola Cube Gin/Pear Drop Gin/Lemon Sherbet Gin 70cl (£25.71 per litre), Spiced Cranberry & Clementine Gin 70cl (£21.43 per litre), Non Alcoholic Rhubarb & Ginger Flavour Botanical Drink 70cl (£18.56 per litre), Pink Grapefruit & Peach Tonic Water/Cucumber & Mint Tonic Water/Spiced Ginger Tonic Water/British Elderflower Tonic Water/Blood Orange & Rosemary Tonic Water 500ml (27p per 100ml), Indian Tonic Water/Light Tonic Water 8x150ml (27.1p per 100ml).

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Aperol & Bombay Bramble Gin winter spritz

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MOCKTAIL

Pink grapefruit & bramble winter spritz mocktail

Cocktail or mocktail? Toast the season your way with our festive tipples and matching alcohol-free versionsâ&#x20AC;¦ Alcohol can only be purchased in store or delivered between 10am and 10pm in Scotland. If you look under 25 and want to buy age-restricted products, you will need to prove your age. Challenge 25. No I.D. no sale

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COCKTAIL Christmas pudding old fashioned with Jack Daniel’s

MOCKTAIL No-alcohol Christmas pudding old fashioned

COCKTAIL Crabbie’s Ginger Beer, blood orange & rosemary mimosa

COCKTAIL

COCKTAIL Aperol & Bombay Bramble Gin winter spritz

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MOCKTAIL Pink grapefruit & bramble winter spritz mocktail

Seasonal mojito with Sailor Jerry Spiced rum

MOCKTAIL Ginger beer, blood orange & rosemary tonic fizz

MOCKTAIL Season’s greetings spiced no-jito with Ceder’s Classic

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Christmas pudding old fashioned with Jack Daniel’s

SE ERVES 1 READY IN

Crabbie’s Ginger Beer, blood orange & rosemary mimosa SERVES 1 READY IN

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● 1 tbsp clear honey ● 3 dashes Angostura bitters ● Soda water ● 50ml Jack Daniel’s ● Cinnamon stick ● Large twist orange zest,

SERVES 1 READY IN

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● 60ml blood orange juice

Seasonal mojito with Sailor Jerry Spiced rum

SERVES 1 READY IN

5 MINS

● 1 fresh blackberry ● 1 slice pink grapefruit ● 50ml Aperol ● 50ml Bombay Bramble

● 10 mint leaves, plus extra

to garnish

1 Chill a tumbler with ice, or put in the freezer for 30 mins. 2 Add the honey, Angostura bitters and a splash of soda water to the tumbler, then stir well to combine. 3 Add a few large ice cubes to the glass then pour over the Jack Daniel’s. Stir to combine. 4 Finish the cocktail with the cinnamon stick and twist of orange zest to serve.

(from a carton – or any kind of orange juice if you don’t have blood orange) ● 60ml Crabbie’s Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer ● 60ml Prosecco ● Rosemary sprig, to garnish

● 50ml Prosecco ● Soda water, to top up ● Sprig of thyme, to garnish

1 Chill a Champagne flute or tall wine glass with ice, or put in the freezer for 30 mins. 2 Add a handful of fresh ice to the glass, then pour over the blood orange juice, Crabbie’s and Prosecco. Stir the mixture to combine – gently, so the cocktail keeps its fizz. 3 Finish with the rosemary sprig, to garnish.

1 Chill a large wine glass with ice, or in freezer for 30 mins. 2 Add some fresh ice, the blackberry and the pink grapefruit slice to the glass. 3 Pour in the Aperol, followed by the gin. Stir to combine. 4 Add the Prosecco then top up with the soda water. Stir gently to combine. 5 Garnish with the thyme sprig.

1 Chill a tall glass with ice. 2 Add the mint, lime and caster sugar, then muddle. 3 Stir in the spice and bitters. 4 Add a handful of ice. 5 Pour over the rum; stir well. 6 Top up with the soda water. 7 Garnish with the mint and the cranberries on a cocktail stick.

No-alcohol Christmas pudding old fashioned

Ginger beer, blood orange & rosemary tonic fizz

Pink grapefruit & bramble winter spritz mocktail

Season’s greetings spiced no-jito with Ceder’s Classic

to garnish

SER RVES 1 READY IN

SERVES 1 READY IN

5 MINS

● 1tbsp honey ● 1tbsp orange juice ● 3 dashes Angostura bitters* ● 50ml Ceder’s Classic

Photographs: Sam Folan. Sty yling: Morag Farquhar. Food styling: Nicole Herft

Aperol & Bombay Bramble Gin winter spritz

Non-Alcoholic spirit ● Cinnamon stick ● Large twist orange zest, to garnish

1 Chill a tumbler glass with ice. 2 Add the honey, orange juice and Angostura bitters to the chilled glass, then stir well to combine. 3 Add a few large ice cubes to the glass, then pour over the Ceder’s. Stir to combine. 4 Finish with the cinnamon stick and orange zest twist. Each 85ml serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Energy 313kJ 75kcal

0.0g

0.0g 18.5g 0.12g

Low

High

21%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100ml: 368kJ/88kcal

Distilled Gin

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(from a carton – or any kind of orange juice if you don’t have blood orange) ● 50ml ginger beer ● 30ml Nosecco Spumante ● 30ml Extra Special Blood Orange & Rosemary Tonic Water ● Rosemary sprig, to garnish 1 Chill a Champagne flute in the freezer for 30 mins, or with ice, 2 Add a handful of fresh ice to the glass, followed by the blood orange juice, ginger beer and Nosecco Spumante. Stir gently. 3 Top up with the tonic water. 4 Garnish with the rosemary. Energy 234kJ 56kcal

Each 160ml serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

0.0g

0.0g 12.6g 0.00g

Low

Med

14%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100ml: 146kJ/35kcal

Spiced rum

● Soda water, to top up ● 2 cranberries, to garnish

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5 MINS

● 50ml blood orange juice

● 1 lime, chopped ● 2tsp golden caster sugar ● ½tsp mixed spice ● 2 dashes Angostura bitters ● 60ml Original Sailor Jerry

● 1 fresh blackberry ● 1 slice red grapefruit ● 100ml Extra Special

Non-Alcoholic Premium Botanical Drink ● 50ml pink grapefruit juice ● 20ml grenadine ● 50ml Shloer Pink Bubbly ● Soda water, to top up ● Sprig of thyme, to garnish 1 Pre-chill a large wine glass. 2 Add fresh ice, the blackberry and grapefruit slice to the glass. 3 Stir in the botanical drink, grapefruit juice and grenadine. 4 Add the Shloer; top up with soda water; stir gently to mix. 5 Garnish with the thyme. Energy 612kJ 146kcal

Each 225ml serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

0.0g

0.0g 36.0g 0.23g

Low

High

40%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100ml: 272kJ/65kcal

Alcohol can only be purchased in store or delivered bettween 10am and 10pm in Scotland. If you look under 25 and want to buy age-restricted products, you will need to prove yourr age. Challenge 25. No I.D. no sale. *Used for ﬂavour, Ango ostura bitters will add a trace of alcohol to this drink (<0.5% of its to otal volume) – please omit if you prefer to avoid alcohol completely

5 MINS

● 10 mint leaves, plus extra

to garnish

● 1 lime, chopped ● 2tsp golden caster sugar ● ½tsp mixed spice ● 2 dashes Angostura bitters* ● 60ml Ceder’s Classic

Non-Alcoholic spirit

● Soda water, to top up ● 2 cranberries, to garnish

1 Muddle the mint, lime and sugar in a tall, pre-chilled glass. 2 Stir in the spice and bitters. 3 Add a handful of ice. 4 Pour in the Ceder’s and stir. 5 Top up with the soda water. 6 Garnish with the mint and the cranberries on a cocktail stick. Energy 410kJ 98kcal

Each 185ml serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

0.0g

0.0g 13.3g 0.00g

Low

Med

15%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100ml: 222kJ/53kcal

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Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tuck in! When you want more than nibbles, these impressive yet super-simple dishes are sure to delight

Root veg rĂśsti nests with poached eggs, crispy bacon & creamy hollandaise, p96

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Lobster tails thermidor with charred butternut squash & rocket salad

Start lunch in luxury, with succulent lobster in a rich tomato, brandy and mustard butter, served with a vibrant winter salad SERVES 2 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £6;26

● 600g butternut squash,

Extra Special 2 Lobster Tails with Thermidor Butter, £11 (200g; £5.50/100g)

trimmed, deseeded and cut into long wedges ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1tsp coarse-grain mustard ● 200g pack frozen Extra Special 2 Lobster Tails with Thermidor Butter ● 1tsp finely chopped chives ● 1tbsp white wine vinegar ● 30g sundried tomatoes, sliced, plus 1tbsp oil from the jar ● 60g wild rocket ● 1 shallot, thinly sliced

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● 20g Parmesan shavings ● Lemon wedges, to serve

1 Preheat the oven to 220C/ 200C Fan/Gas 7. 2 Put the butternut squash, oil and mustard in a large roasting tin, season with black pepper and toss together to coat. Bake for 30-35 mins, until the squash is tender and beginning to char at the edges. Set aside and cover with foil to keep warm. 3 Reduce the oven temperature

to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. Cook the lobster from frozen according to the pack instructions. 4 In a small bowl, whisk together the chives, vinegar, the oil from the sundried tomatoes, and a grind of black pepper. 5 Put the sundried tomatoes, rocket, shallot and Parmesan shavings into a large bowl; toss with the chive dressing to coat. 6 Put the salad onto a serving platter and add the roasted squash wedges. Serve alongside the lobster tails and the lemon wedges, to squeeze over. Energy

Each 498g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

High

1,854kJ 17.4g 443kcal Med

22%

25%

3.5g 19.9g 2.29g 18%

Low

22%

38%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 372kJ/89kcal

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When planning a menu, check you have all the pans, plates and platters you’ll need to cook and serve each dish – think ahead to prevent panic on the big day!

Made with

Smoked salmon carpaccio-style salad with a pomegranate & Prosecco dressing

The zingy dressing and delicate pickles cut through the richness of the salmon and horseradish cream

SERVES 4 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.46

Extra Special Mild & Delicate Scottish Smoked Salmon, £4 (120g; £33.33/kg

● 3tbsp white wine vinegar ● 100ml Prosecco ● 1tsp caster sugar ● 4 whole black peppercorns ● 1 shallot, peeled and thinly

sliced

● 2 radishes, thinly sliced ● ¼ cucumber, thinly sliced ● 2 x 120g packs Extra

Special Mild & Delicate Scottish Smoked Salmon ● 100ml whipping cream ● 1tbsp creamed horseradish ● 20g watercress sprigs, plus extra to serve ● 1tbsp orange juice ● 1tsp olive oil

● ½tsp Dijon mustard ● 1tbsp pomegranate seeds

1 Put the vinegar, Prosecco, sugar and peppercorns into a small pan over a medium setting. As soon as it reaches a simmer, take it off the heat. Stir until all the sugar dissolves, then add the shallot, radishes and cucumber, ensuring they are covered. Set aside to pickle for 15 mins. 2 Meanwhile, arrange the smoked salmon on a serving platter, laying the slices flat so that they cover as much of the surface as possible.

3 Whisk the whipping cream to soft peaks and stir through the horseradish. Season with black pepper, then spoon dollops over the salmon at regular intervals. 4 Reserving the pickling liquor, strain the pickled veg and arrange over the salmon. Sprinkle the watercress sprigs over the plate. 5 Just before serving, make the dressing. Put 1tbsp of the reserved pickling liquor and the orange juice into a small bowl, then whisk in the oil, Dijon mustard and a grind of black pepper. Add the pomegranate seeds and drizzle over the salad. 6 Serve the salad with the extra watercress on the side. Energy

Each 174g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

1,070kJ 17.7g 256kcal Med

13%

25%

7.5g

5.0g 2.14g

38%

Low

36%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 615kJ/147kcal

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Made with

Extra Special Apple Balsamic Vinegar Infused Beetroot, £1 (175g; £5.71/kg)

Vegan roasted apple balsamic beetroot soup with maple shallots & ‘cheese’ croutons Smooth, with sweett and sour notes, this colourful soup is topped with sticky shallots and smoked ’cheese’ toasts SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.28 ● 175g pack Extra Special

Apple Balsamic Vinegar Infused Beetroot, quartered ● 1 baking potato, peeled and chopped ● 1 clove garlic, chopped ● 1 red onion, roughly chopped ● 2 sticks celery, chopped ● 4tsp rapeseed oil ● 2 sprigs thyme ● 4 Extra Special Echalion Shallots*, peeled and halved lengthways ● 2tbsp maple syrup ● 1 Kallo Organic Vegetable Stock Cube ● Bake at home vegan baguette ● 60g Applewood Vegan cheese alternative, grated ● 4tsp Elmlea Double Plant Alternative to Dairy Cream 1 Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. 2 Put the beetroot, potato, garlic, onion and celery into a large roasting tin. Toss with 1tbsp of the oil and the thyme sprigs. 3 Toss the shallots with the remaining oil and 1tbsp of the maple syrup. Arrange on a baking tray lined with baking paper. 4 Put the beetroot mixture in the middle of the oven, then add the shallots to the shelf below. Roast for 25-30 mins, stirring the beetroot mixture occasionally,

TOP TIP You can make the soup and shallots a day ahead – to serve, heat the soup on the hob, and warm the shallots in the oven while you’re baking the croutons until the potato is just tender and the shallots are sticky and beginning to caramelise. 5 Remove the shallots from the oven and set aside. 6 Take the beetroot mixture out of the oven, remove and reserve the thyme, then tip the veg into a pan. Make up the stock to 800ml with boiling water then stir in

with the remaining maple syrup. 7 Heat to a simmer on a medium setting, then season with black pepper. Cook for 8-12 mins, until the potatoes are breaking apart. Remove from the heat, blitz until smooth with a handheld blender, then set aside and keep warm. 8 Bake the baguette according to the pack instructions. Allow

to cool, cut into medium slices and arrange on a baking tray. Top with the cheese alternative and sprinkle with black pepper. 9 Bake the croutons for 3-5 mins until the ‘cheese’ melts. 10 Divide the soup between 4 bowls. Drizzle each one with 1tsp of the cream alternative, and float the shallots on top. Garnish with the reserved thyme, then serve with the croutons. Energy

Each 452g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

High

1,267kJ 9.5g 303kcal Low

15%

14%

4.5g 13.6g 2.08g 23%

Low

15%

35%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 280kJ/67kcal

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Made with

● 4tsp olive oil ● ½tsp ground sumac ● 1 clove garlic, crushed ● 2tsp chopped flat-leaf parsley ● 125g Extra Special Barrel Aged

Greek Feta, crumbled

● 20g strong wild rocket

Big blinis with roasted peppers, rocket & feta

Upsized savoury pancake es topped with sweet, smoky veg and salty Greek cheese in a zingy sumac dressing

SERVES 6 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.39 ● 1 red and 1 yellow pepper,

quartered and deseeded

● 155g Asda Pancake Shaker ● 2tsp rapeseed oil ● 1tbsp lemon juice, plus ½tsp

lemon zest

Root veg rösti nests with poached eggs, crispy bacon & creamy hollandaise

This twist on eggs Benedict features a make-ahead crispy, root veg base, plus a sauce mixed in just minutes to top SERVES 6 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 46p ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil, plus extra

Made with

Asda Hollandaise Sauce Mix, 39p (23g; £1.70/100g)

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for greasing ● 3 medium parsnips, peeled and trimmed ● 1 small sweet potato, peeled ● 1 small raw beetroot, peeled ● 10g chives, finely chopped ● 7 medium eggs ● 6 Extra Special Oak Smoked Streaky Bacon Dry Cure Rashers, halved ● 23g sachet Asda Hollandaise Sauce Mix ● 300ml whole milk ● ½tsp Dijon Mustard (optional) ● Watercress, to serve

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Grease 6 holes of a large muffin tin with a little oil, then line with long strips of baking paper. Leave the ends overhanging on either side, to help lift out the röstis. 3 Shred all the root veg, using the

fine grater on a processor, or a spiraliser. Toss in a large bowl with the oil, ½ the chives and some pepper. Mix with 1 egg, to bind. 4 Divide the mixture between the lined holes of the tin, pressing to fill any gaps. Bake for 25-30 mins, until crispy and golden brown at the edges, then remove from the oven. Push down the centres with the back of a spoon to form a shallow ‘well’ in each rösti. Allow to cool in the tins for 10 mins. 5 Line a baking tray with baking paper. Arrange the bacon rashers on it, spaced apart, then bake on the shelf below the röstis for 12-15 mins, until crisp. Cool on the tray for 5 mins, then transfer to a plate lined with kitchen roll. 6 For the poached eggs, bring a small pan of water to a simmer. Crack 1 egg into a mug, taking care not to break the yolk. Swirl the water and pour the egg into

Energy

Each 171g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

844kJ 9.1g 202kcal Med

10%

13%

3.9g

6.0g 0.68g

20%

Low

11%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 494kJ/118kcal

the centre of the pan; turn the heat down to a gentle simmer. 7 If making ahead, cook for 2 mins, or until just set and firm to the touch. If making to serve immediately, cook for 3 mins. Remove with a slotted spoon and put on a plate lined with kitchen roll. Repeat with the remaining eggs, cooking one at a time. 8 Lift the rösti nests out of the tin, peel off the paper and put on a baking tray. Add a poached egg to the centre of each one. 9 If making ahead, chill in the fridge for up to 1 day and reheat in the oven, along with the bacon, at 170C/150C Fan/Gas 3, for 7-10 mins, until warmed through. 10 Just before serving, make the hollandaise according to the pack instructions, using the milk. Stir in the Dijon mustard if using. 11 Put one nest on each plate, top with the hollandaise and bacon, and season with pepper. Serve with the watercress on the side. Energy

Each 250g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

1,266kJ 16.0g 303kcal Med

15%

23%

4.3g

8.3g 1.38g

22%

Low

23%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 506kJ/121kcal

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Asda Pancake Shaker, £1 (155g; 65p/100g)

1 Grill the peppers skin-side up, until blistered. Cool in a zip-seal bag for 10 mins. Peel, then slice. 2 Shake the pancake shaker to loosen. Add 290ml cold water to the pack; shake for 2 mins to mix. 3 Heat a little rapeseed oil in a frying pan. Add enough batter to make an 8.5cm pancake. Cook for 1-2 mins each side until golden. Repeat until you have 12 blinis. 4 For the dressing, whisk the lemon juice with the olive oil, sumac, garlic and parsley. 5 Take 6 plates and stack 2 blinis on each. Top with the peppers, feta and rocket, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle over the zest.

A taste of Only the best festive fare earns its place on our shelves this season, as Jo Johnson, senior manager, own brand innovation, explains

Jo Johnson: senior manager, own brand innovation says: ‘When it comes to Christmas, we know that perfection can’t be rushed. That’s why we start work on our seasonal ranges up to two years before they appear on the shelves. Our innovation team starts by looking at the big trends in food, and then works out how we can combine these with key festive ingredients – for example, what can we add to our Extra Special fudge that gives it that Christmassy feel? What can we add to the nation’s favourite tipple – gin continues to have a moment! – to make it even more relevant at Christmas? It’s all about surprising and delighting

the customer, and thinking through the combination of ingredients in minute detail. Absolutely nothing is left to chance! ‘We only work with developers who are passionate about bringing us the very best of their product. Often they’re working to recipes that go back generations, as with our Sour Cherry Nougat. And we take another look at traditional products for the time of year to see how we can give them an extra sprinkling of Christmas – that’s how we created our Caramel Mince Pies. ‘Thanks to our food knowledge and our expertise, we never have to compromise on taste. Everything we do is about making our food the best quality possible, but it also needs to feel like fun – especially at this time of year. We like to think of our Christmas food as an affordable luxury, and you can see the love and care that go into our products. We want you to love them as much as we do!’

‘It’s all about surprising and delighting the customer, so no detail is left to chance’

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Salted Caramel mince pies Jo’s choice: ‘A new twist on an old favourite, these buttery, crumbly pastry cases are filled with spiced fruit topped with a dollop of salted caramel – a real crowd-pleaser!’ Extra Special Salted Caramel Mince Pies, £2 (6-pack; 33p each) or 2 for £3*

‘Buttery pastry and spiced fruit with salted caramel’ ‘Scrumptious with ginger, cinnamon and citrus peel’ festive fudge Jo’s choice: ‘Handcrafted and batch made in a small factory in Harrogate, this fudge is sweet, scrumptious and has flavours of ginger, cinnamon and citrus peel – the taste of Christmas!’ Extra Special Handmade Christmas Pudding Fudge, £2 (150g; £1.33/100g) 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. *2 for £3 from 5 November-26 December 2020

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‘This sweet treat is made using a family recipe dating back to 1925’

Gingerbread gin liqueur Jo’s choice: ‘Crafted using ginger and cinnamon flavours for a delightful seasonal sip – and the glitter takes it to the next level…’ Extra Special Gingerbread Gin Liqueur, £10 (50cl; £20/L)

‘The glitter takes this Christmassy tipple to the next level’

Italian Sour cherry nougat Jo’s choice: ‘This delicious treat is made to a recipe dating back to 1925 by the third generation of this family company. Whipped egg whites are filled with roasted hazelnuts and almonds before being swirled with sour cherry paste and hand-finished with a scattering of Italian sour cherries.’ Extra Special Sour Cherry Nougat, £2 (100g)

‘Our range of premium cookies has something for everyone’ Luxury cookies

Jo’s choice: ‘No biscuit lover can resist this range! Try cookies infused with warm spices, candied Sicilian oranges and Italian orange liqueur, hand-finished with Belgian dark chocolate chunks. Or, go gluten-free – try our sour cherry cookies with a kick of brandy.’ Extra Special Spiced Orange & Triple Sec Cookies, £1.50 (200g; 75p/100g; Extra Special Free From 8 Sour Cherry & Brandy Cookies, £2 (150g; £1.33/100g) ohol can only be purchased in store or delivered between 10am and 10pm in Scotland. If you look under Alco 25 and wan nt to buy age-resstricted products, you will need to prove your age. Challenge 25. No I.D. no sale

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Fabulous feasting Enjoy lunch for six for £15, plus brunch ideas for an indulgent start to the day – and all at pocket-friendly prices

115

plus

Feed your family for less with BUDGET meal

IDEAS

Your £15 lunch for 6

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Brunch

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Slow the pace and take time for this most indulgent of meals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; innovative ideas, teamed with quality ingredients, add up to your best brunch ever. Dig in!

Panettone French toast with mixed berries & Greek-style yogurt, p105

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Golden-yolked huevos rancheros ranch heros on waffles with avocado & a chilli salsa a

Our Extra Special eggs add a touc ch of luxury to this twist on a classic, bursting with fresh, Mexican-inspired ﬂavours

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SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.10 ● 250g cherry tomatoes,

halved or quartered ● ¼ red onion, finely chopped ● 2tbsp chopped coriander ● Juice 1 lime ● 1 red chilli, sliced ● 4 Asda Round Waffles ● 4 Extra Special Golden Yolk Free Range eggs ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 2 medium avocados, peeled, destoned and sliced 1 Stir together the tomatoes, onion, coriander, lime juice and most of the chilli. Season with

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pepper, then chill for 10 mins. 2 Heat the waffles according to the pack instructions and divide between 4 plates. 3 Working in batches, fry the eggs in the oil in a nonstick frying pan until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. 4 Top each waffle with an egg and ½ an avocado. Divide the salsa between the plates, and season with pepper to serve. Energy

Each 262g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,798kJ 29.9g 5.0g 430kcal High Med

22%

43%

25%

Extra Special Golden Yolk 6 Free Range Eggs, £1.90 (32p each)

Salt

16.2g 0.55g Med

18%

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 686kJ/164kcal

FABULOUS FEASTING

Panettone French toast with mixed berries & Greek-style yogurt

An indulgent dish of Italian fruit bread soaked in creamy vanilla egg custard, fried, then served with fresh fruit and a zesty yogurt – cook on the day or make in advance SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.40

● 3 large eggs, beaten ● 200ml whole milk ● ½tsp vanilla extract ● 40g unsalted butter ● 4 slices Il Vecchio Forno

Classic Panettone

● 200g Asda Fat Free Greek

Style Yogurt

● Zest 1 orange ● 1tbsp clear honey ● ½tsp cinnamon,

plus extra to dust

● 40g pomegranate seeds ● 150g blackberries ● 75g blueberries

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Il Vecchio Forno Classic Panettone, £2.79 (500g/£5.58/kg)

1 For the custard, mix together the eggs, milk and vanilla extract. 2 Melt a little of the butter in a large nonstick frying pan over a medium heat. Dunk 1 slice of panettone into the custard to soak, then cook for 2-3 mins on each side, until golden. 3 Repeat with the remaining butter, panettone and custard, keeping the cooked slices warm in a low oven. If making ahead, allow to cool then store, covered, in the fridge for up to 1 day. 4 Put the yogurt into a bowl and mix in ½ the orange zest. Loosely stir through the honey and cinnamon until rippled, but don’t combine completely. 5 Transfer the warm French toast to a serving plate. If made ahead, heat the slices under the grill for 1-2 mins each side until piping hot. Scatter over the fruits, dollop on the yogurt, dust with the extra cinnamon, and sprinkle with the remaining zest to serve. Energy

Each 266g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

19%

35%

1,625kJ 24.2g 13.8g 20.7g 0.48g 388kcal High High Med Low

69%

23%

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

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Extra Special Caramelised Onion & Mozzarella Flatbreads, £2 (220g; 91p/100g)

Smashed avocado with chickpeas on red onion onio on & s mozzarella flatbreads Creamy avocado, premiu um ready-made ﬂatbreads and store-cupboard staple chickpeas make this tasty dish super easy to whip up

SERVES 2 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.33 ● 210g tin Asda Chickpeas in

Water, drained and rinsed

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● ¼tsp turmeric ● ½tsp cumin seeds ● 225g vine-ripened cherry

tomatoes, separated into small bunches ● 220g pack Extra Special Caramelised Onion & Mozzarella Flatbreads ● Flesh 1 medium avocado ● 1tbsp chopped parsley ● 2tsp Asda Glaze with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Tip the chickpeas into a roasting tin; drizzle with the oil. Sprinkle over the spices; toss to coat. Bake for 18-20 mins until very crisp. 3 Put the tomatoes on a baking tray and add to the oven shelf below the chickpeas. Roast for 10-12 mins until bursting. 4 Heat the flatbreads according to the pack instructions. 5 Roughly mash the avocado in a bowl. Season with pepper and stir through the parsley. Spread on the flatbreads; scatter over the chickpeas. Drizzle with balsamic. 6 Serve the avocado flatbreads with the roasted tomatoes. Energy

Each 368g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

2,217kJ 21.7g 530kcal High

27%

31%

4.4g 13.2g 0.77g 22%

Low

15%

13%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 602kJ/144kcal

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Giant Dutch baby pancake with candied pigs in blankets

Grab an extra pack of the festive dinner faves for this sweet-meets-savoury sharing dish SERVES 6 READY IN 50 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.06 ● 242g pack Asda frozen 12

Candied Pigs in Blankets ● 3 large eggs ● 150ml semi-skimmed milk ● 20g caster sugar ● 1tsp vanilla extract ● 110g plain flour ● 1tbsp vegetable oil ● 10g unsalted butter ● 100g frozen cranberries ● 15g pistachios, chopped ● 100ml maple syrup, to serve ● Icing sugar, to dust ● Flatleaf parsley, torn, to serve

a pan over a medium heat; add a small splash of water if needed. 6 Take the pancake out of the oven and fill with the cooked pigs in blankets and cranberries. Scatter with the pistachios and parsley. Drizzle with some of the maple syrup and dust the edges with a little icing sugar. 7 Transfer the pancake to a plate. Serve immediately, before it deflates, with the remaining syrup on the side. Energy

Each 154g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

1,334kJ 13.9g 319kcal Med

16%

20%

Asda frozen 12 Candied Pigs in Blankets, £2.25 (242g; £9.30/kg)

4.0g 16.9g 0.74g 20%

Med

19%

12%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 866kJ/207kcal

Photographs: Toby Scott. Styling: Jenny Iggleden. Food styling: Lorna Brash

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

2 Cook the pigs in blankets according to pack instructions. 3 Put a large, oven-safe frying pan on the oven shelf below the pigs to preheat for 10 mins. 4 Beat the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and flour until smooth. Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven; add the oil and butter, swirling to coat the pan. Quickly pour in the batter and return to the oven. Bake for 20-22 mins until the pancake is well risen and a golden brown. Don't open the oven for the first 18 mins, or it may deflate. 5 Cook the frozen cranberries in

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Beetroot & goat’s cheese galette with wild rocket, p111

Your £15 lunch for6 *

Cranberry Eton mess traybake, p113

Roasted plum & sticky chicken traybake, p110

Rustle up a tasty, great-value lunch for your nearest and dearest with these fabulous dishes *Based on prices at time of going to press; subject to change

Fried halloumi salad, p112

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59p PER

SERVING*

the MAIN EVENT If it’s chicken to share, it’s got to be drumsticks! Pass around and pile your plates…

Roasted plum & sticky chicken traybake Tender drumsticks with a tangy glaze, roasted with baby potatoes and ripe plums – perfection! SERVES 6 READY IN

1 HR 10 MINS

● 2tbsp balsamic glaze ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 6 Butcher’s Selection Chicken

Drumsticks

● 500g pack Grower’s Selection

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British Baby Potatoes, halved

● 400g pack Grower’s Selection

Ready to Eat Plums, halved and destoned ● 2 red onions, peeled and quartered ● 3 sprigs thyme, torn 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/

180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Whisk together the balsamic glaze, oil and garlic. 3 Make 3 diagonal cuts in the skin and flesh of the chicken, toss in the balsamic mixture, then set

aside for 15 mins to marinate.

4 Cook the potatoes in a pan of

boiling water for 10 mins or until just tender. Drain and leave for 2 mins to steam dry. 5 In a roasting tin, toss together the marinated chicken, potatoes, plums, onions and thyme. Roast for 45-50 mins, tossing after 20-25 mins, until the chicken is cooked. Serve from the tin. Energy

Each 284g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

1,117kJ 7.4g 267kcal Low

13%

11%

1.7g 16.8g 0.20g 9%

Med

19%

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

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the veggie delight

44p PER

SERVING*

Grab a slice of this tasty dish – a real crowd-pleaser and so easy to make Beetroot & goat’s cheese galette with wild rocket

Earthy beetroot and tangy goat’s cheese meet peppery rocket to top this posh spin on pizza

SERVES 6 READY IN 35 MINS ● 400g Asda Ready Rolled

Pizza Dough

● 150g Grower’s Selection

Cooked Beetroot, drained and quartered ● ½ red onion, thinly sliced ● 75g Asda Goat’s Cheese ● 10g pine nuts ● 1tsp extra virgin olive oil ● 20g wild rocket 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Unroll the pizza dough onto a large baking tray. 3 Layer the beetroot and onion in the centre of the dough and crumble over the goat’s cheese. Sprinkle with the pine nuts, season with black pepper and drizzle with the oil. 4 Fold up the corners and edges of the dough to slightly cover some of the filling and create a round shape. 5 Bake for 25-30 mins, or until the dough is golden. Allow to cool for 5 mins, then sprinkle over the rocket and slice to serve. Energy

Each 122g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

1,026kJ 8.3g 245kcal Med

12%

3.7g

4.6g 1.24g

19%

Low

21%

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

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the SIDE SALAD It’s a ﬂavour-packed salad that’s perfect for winter – dig in and enjoy

● 170g bag Asda Bistro Salad ● 3tbsp Extra Special Balsamic

Fried halloumi & chickpea salad

1 Toast the pine nuts in a frying pan over a medium heat for 2-3 mins until golden. Set aside. 2 Fry the onion and garlic in the oil for 5 mins until softened. 3 Add the basil stalks to the pan with the sun-dried tomato purée, chickpeas and 100ml boiling water. Fry for 5 mins until the liquid has evaporated. 4 Remove from the heat, mix in the lemon zest and juice and

Savoury halloumi teams with creamy avocado, nutty chickpeas and a hint of garlic SERVES 6 READY IN

20 MINS

● 20g pine nuts ● 1 red onion, thinly sliced ● 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil

£1.0 09 PER

SERVING*

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● 25g pack basil, leaves picked

and stalks finely chopped ● 2tbsp sun-dried tomato purée ● 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed ● Zest and juice ½ lemon ● 225g Asda 30% Less Fat Halloumi, sliced 5mm thick ● 225g vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved ● 1 avocado, peeled, destoned and sliced

Vinaigrette

season with freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a bowl and wipe the frying pan clean. 5 Heat the pan on medium, add the halloumi, then cook for 1-2 mins on each side until golden. 6 Put the halloumi in a bowl with the pine nuts, chickpeas, basil leaves, tomatoes and avocado. Add the salad and toss. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with the balsamic vinaigrette to serve. Energy

Each 221g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

1,119kJ 16.6g 267kcal Med

13%

24%

5.1g

6.0g 1.04g

26%

Low

17%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 506kJ/121kcal

FABU ULOU US FEAST TING

the CLASSIC PUD The summer-fave dessert gets a mouth-watering festive twist Cranberry Eton mess traybake

Tangy cranberries and cool mint leaves add extra ﬂair to this creamy meringue dessert SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR

30 MINS, PLUS COOLING ● 2 medium egg whites (use

the yolks in another dish)

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● 115g caster sugar ● 200g jar Asda Cranberry Sauce ● 150ml double cream ● 25g dried cranberries ● 30g mint leaves

1 Preheat the oven to 130C/110C Fan/Gas ½. Line a baking tray with baking paper. 2 Whisk the egg whites, using an electric mixer, until they form stiff, glossy peaks. 3 Add the sugar, 1 heaped tsp at a time, whisking on a high speed after each addition until you have a meringue mixture. 4 Spread the mixture out on the baking tray to form a rectangle 24cm x 15cm. Bake for 1 hr 15 mins – the meringue is cooked when it can be lifted off the baking paper easily. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. 5 Put the cranberry sauce in a small bowl and stir to soften. 6 Whip the cream until thick enough to hold its shape. 7 Break the cooled meringues into pieces and transfer to a serving dish. Top with dollops of the cream and a drizzle of the cranberry sauce, then scatter over the cranberries. Garnish with the mint and serve with the remaining cranberry sauce on the side. Energy 1,132kJ 271kcal

14%

Each 97g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

37p PER

SERVING*

13.5g 8.3g 34.5g 0.07g Med

19%

42%

High

38%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,167kJ/279kcal

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FABULOUS FEASTING Pork sausages with butter bean mash, p116

FEED

4 £4 FOR

Smokin’ chicken wings with homemade chunky chips, p117

Insta-chef and budget recipe whizz Mimi Harrison feeds four people for under £4*

BEAT THE BUDGET Roasted sweet potato, feta, kale and walnut salad, p118

Lentil & root veg cottage pie, p119

*Price does not include the cost of store-cupboard staples, listed as such in the ingredients. Based on prices at time of going to press; subject to change

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how Mimi beats the budget AT CHRISTMAS TIME

The festive season can be expensive, but there are simple ways to cut your food costs, without any compromise on quality. Here Insta-chef Mimi (@beatthebudget) shares her savvy hints and tips.

87p PER

SERVING*

THINK VEGGIE FIRST ‘Christmas can involve cooking for more people than usual with different dietary requirements, meaning added expense. To cut the cost, build your main around a simple meat-free option, then top differently to suit. Maybe start with a creamy mash and add a tasty sauce and veg. Serve with a grilled Portobello mushroom for vegetarians or sausages (gluten-free, if necessary) for the meat eaters.’ DRINK TO SAVINGS ‘Don’t let booze blow your budget. Keep it simple with fewer options and use storecupboard ingredients to change them up. Two cocktails and one mocktail can be prepped ahead of time. Then, add vibrance – and choice - by offering different frozen fruit to pop in the glass – frozen cranberries in a vodka martini instantly adds some festivity and style.’ BUY IN BULK ‘If you’re cooking several roasts between Christmas and new year, winter veggies and potatoes are great to buy in bulk. Double the batch of roasted winter vegetables on the first day and store the rest in the fridge to eat throughout the week. It’ll save you money and time.’

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FABULOUS FEASTING Pork sausages with butter bean mash

‘The classic bangers dish gets an update with a tasty bean mash and a creamy, Swedish-style onion gravy’

SERVES 4 READY IN 25 MINS ● 454g pack Farm Stores

8 Pork Sausages

● 1 small onion, diced ● 4 x 400g tins butter beans in

water, drained and rinsed

● 1tbsp Worcestershire sauce ● 75ml single cream ● 1 head broccoli, cut into florets

STORE CUPBOARD ● ½tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1tsp dried mixed herbs ● 1 reduced-salt beef stock cube, made up to 800ml ● 1½tbsp plain flour

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6 2 Put the sausages in a large frying pan with the oil. Prick and gently fry for 5-6 mins to brown. Transfer to a baking tray and cook in the oven for 15 mins. 3 Add the onion to the same frying pan with a splash of water and stir to deglaze. Fry for 5 mins or until translucent. 4 Add the butter beans to a large pan with the herbs and 350ml of the stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 mins. 5 Add the flour to the onions with the Worcestershire sauce and a splash of the stock. Stir to combine and fry gently for 3 mins. Gradually stir in the rest of the stock; bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 mins until thickened. Reduce the heat, stir in the cream and season with black pepper. 6 Meanwhile, steam the broccoli florets for 5 mins until tender. 7 Blitz the beans to a smooth mash with a handheld blender. It may look runny but it will firm up as it cools slightly. Divide the mash between plates. Top with the sausages, broccoli, gravy and pepper to serve. Energy

Each 679g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,500kJ 22.4g 8.8g 598kcal High High

30%

32%

44%

Salt

6.1g 1.70g Low

Low

28%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 368kJ/88kcal

91p PER

SERVING*

Smokin’ chicken wings with homemade chunky chips

‘It’s so simple to spice up great-value chicken wings by coating with paprika before roasting – then serve with corn cobettes and tasty skin-on chunky chips’ SERVES 4 READY IN 50 MINS ● Pack Butcher’s Selection

British Chicken Wings (typically 1.1kg) ● 1tbsp paprika ● 800g potatoes (unpeeled), sliced into chunky chips ● 4-pack Grower’s Selection Sweetcorn Cobettes ● Flat-leaf parsley, to serve (optional) STORE CUPBOARD ● 15g flour, for coating ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil ● 2tbsp clear honey 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/ Gas 6. Line 2 baking trays with foil. 2 Put the chicken wings in a large bowl, sprinkle over the flour and paprika, and stir to coat. Arrange the wings on 1 of the lined trays and season with black pepper. Roast in the oven for 15 mins.

3 Meanwhile, add the chips to a pan of boiling water. Simmer for 8-10 mins until cooked and tender but still firm. 4 Drain and transfer the chips to the other lined tray. Drizzle over 1tbsp of the oil and season with ground black pepper. Shake the tray to ensure all the chips are evenly coated with oil, then cook in the oven for 30-35 mins until crisp and golden. 5 Combine the other 1tbsp oil with the honey. Remove the chicken wings from the oven and brush over the honey marinade to coat completely. Roast for a further 15 mins. 6 Meanwhile, grill the sweetcorn cobettes on a griddle pan for 5-7 mins until cooked and slightly charred. 7 Mix the corn with the chicken wings and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with the chips. Energy

Each 419g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,437kJ 20.5g 4.6g 582kcal Med Low

29%

23%

Salt

10.1g 0.38g Low

11%

Low

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

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75p PER

SERVING*

MIMI SAYS: ‘For tender, tasty kale, massage the leaves until you feel its coarse structure starting to break down. You’ll know when this happens as the volume of the kale will begin to reduce in size – just like when cooking it. This takes around 2-3 mins but is well worth the effort as it creates the most flavoursome salad.’

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FABULOUS FEASTING

Roasted sweet potato, feta, kale and walnut salad

‘This hearty winter salad of sweet potato roasties, tangy feta and earthy kale is topped with a delicious crunch of honey walnuts’ SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS ● 500g sweet potatoes, washed

and cut into small chunks

● 150g bag Grower’s Selection

British Unwashed Sliced Curly Kale, washed and dried, tough stems removed ● 100g walnuts ● 100g feta STORE CUPBOARD ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1½tbsp clear honey

Energy

Each 226g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,863kJ 28.7g 6.3g 445kcal High High

22%

41%

32%

Salt

13.8g 0.79g Med

15%

Med

13%

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

52p PER

SERVING*

Lentil & root veg cottage pie

‘This tasty veggie version of a com mfort-food fave teams ready-prepped carrot and swede with red lentils and aromatic rosemary, ﬁnished with a cheesy mash’ SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR

● 1 onion, chopped ● A few sprigs rosemary, leaves only,

plus extra sprigs to serve

● 500g pack Asda Carrot & Swede ● 400g tin chopped tomatoes ● 100g red lentils ● 800g potatoes, peeled and diced ● 80g Cheddar, grated

STORE CUPBOARD

● 2tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1tbsp tomato purée ● 1 reduced-salt vegetable stock cube,

made up to 800ml

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Heat the rapeseed oil in a large pan (preferably not nonstick) on a medium heat. Add the chopped onion and the rosemary leaves to the pan, then stir and cook for 5 mins or until the onion is translucent. 3 Add the diced carrot and swede mixture to the pan, stir to combine and gently fry for a further 5 mins. 4 Stir in the tomato purée and fry for

*Price does not include the cost of store-cupboard staples, listed as such in the ingredients. Based on prices at time of going to press; subject to change

1 min. Add the chopped tomatoes, red lentils and vegetable stock and season with black pepper. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to break up the larger bits of tomato by pressing them against the side of the pan. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 mins until thickened. 5 Meanwhile, add the potatoes to a pan of boiling water, reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 mins until tender. 6 Drain the potatoes, reserving a mug of the starchy cooking water, then mash. Fold in the grated cheese, adding a splash of the starchy water to loosen if the mash feels dry. 7 Pour the vegetable and lentil mixture into a baking dish at least 28cm x 20cm and top with the cheesy mashed potatoes. Sprinkle over the remaining rosemary sprigs and some freshly ground black pepper. Cook in the oven for 20-25 mins until the mash is golden. Energy

2 of your 5-a-day

Each 718g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

2,013kJ 13.6g 481kcal Low

24%

19%

5.0g 15.8g 0.72g 25%

Low

18%

12%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 280kJ/67kcal

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1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. 2 Arrange the sweet potato chunks on a baking tray and drizzle over 1tbsp of the oil and 1tbsp of the honey. Shake the tray to ensure all the chunks are evenly coated. Roast in the oven for 15 mins until softened. 3 Meanwhile, put the kale in a large mixing bowl, drizzle over 1tbsp of the oil and season with freshly ground black pepper. Gently squeeze the kale with your hands to soften slightly. 4 Put the walnuts in a small bowl with ½tbsp of the honey and stir to combine. Take the tray of sweet potatoes out of the oven, stir, then add the walnuts. Roast for 8-10 mins. 5 Remove the sweet potatoes and walnuts from the tray and set aside to cool slightly. 6 Mix the sweet potato chunks and roasted walnuts into the kale to combine. 7 To serve, divide between four plates, crumble the feta over the top of the salad and then finish with a sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper.

All wrapped up!

With presents from ÂŁ1, gorgeous gift wrap and beautiful baubles, plus dinnerware, bedding, and cosy pyjamas for all the family, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got everything to make your Christmas complete

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Take 9 trends This Christmas, we’ll be celebrating the trends inspired by a very unusual year. Whether you’ve bought a four-legged friend, become a dab hand at DIY beauty or aim to live more sustainably, we’ve got the perfect gifts

£8.50

VEGAN BEAUTY

We love that looking good doesn’t have to cost the earth – literally! This gift set is ideal for those celebrating a more mindful Christmas. Nature’s Remedy: Rosewater & Geranium Bath & Body Duo*, £4 or 3 for 2**

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SELF CARE

In challenging times, we all need little self-care treats to help us cope with the unexpected. This foot cream is perfect for at-home pamper fans – with bonus super-soft socks, too. Snug Sock & Foot Cream Duo*, £5 or 3 for 2**

FUN FOOD

Bring the fun factor to dining at home with wonderful food and drink gifts – such as this amazing biscuit tin. Listen to the festive tune as the globe revolves, then tuck in to the cookies inside! Asda musical globe biscuit tin, £8.50

GIFT GUIDE

DIY Beauty Fewer trips to the salon this year mean getting your glam on at home is big right now. This lash set is an ideal beauty parlour-style gift. Lash Locker gift set*, £5 or 3 for 2**

SUSTAINABLE TOYS Sustainability is the watch-word of 2020, and this trend is a keeper! Little ones will stay amused while protecting the planet with this fab wooden stacker toy. Disney Pooh wooden stacking rings, £7

PUPPY LOVE

NOVELTY Homes

Any pet parent who has welcomed a new pup to their family recently will want to get their furry pal in on the festive action. This bowl is perfect for a pooch h’s Chriisttmas dinner. Dog bowl††, £5

ENTERTAINMENT With a lot of the usual entertainment off-limits, finding your own fun has been key this year. Give your mind a workout with this festive take on the iconic puzzle cube. Twist and turn until each of the six sides has the same festive design – not as easy as it sounds! Magic Cube, £1

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The home is our haven in 2020, so make it as festive as it can be with novelty items that will raise a smile, such as this drinks dispenser. Reindeer drinks dispenser, £10

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

Everyone needs some colour in their lives! These stretchy hairbands in rainbow shades, wrapped into a lolly shape, are the perfect stocking filler for your little star. Hair pops star, £2* or 3 for 2**

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Top score

Set of mini toiletries, with mini football and fold-out pitch. Nivea Men Game On! set*, £4 or 3 for 2**

Fizz fun

h fizzer**, Perfect for pamper time. Rainbow bath £2 (100g) or 3 for 2**. Santa hat bath fizzer, £2 (150g; £1.33/100g) or 3 for 2**

3 For 2 Mix an nd matc ch your giff ts when you’re doing yo our Christmas shop

Minion magic Ready to make ba ath-time special! Minions Bubb ble Bath*, £5 (300ml; £1.67/100ml) or 3 for 2**

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Go Pop

Mini box of Coco Pops with matching bowl and spoon. Kellogg’s Coco Pops set*, £6.50 or 3 for 2**

GIFT GUIDE

Bath time

Take bathing to the next level! Elf-Foliate Foaming Body Scrub*, £3 (350g; 86p/100g) or 3 for 2**. Bath Burst Bath Whip*, £3 (260ml; £1.15/100ml)or 3 for 2**

With love

Jojoba, vanilla and almond oil moisturising lotion and shower crème set. Baylis & Harding heart gift set*, £10 or 3 for 2**

For him

Special-edition bodyspray and bodywash set. Lynx Africa 25 Years duo set*, £3 or 3 for 2**

each

You star!

Includes moisturising cream, face mask and lip balm. Nivea Soft Star Treats set*, £4 or 3 for 2**

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Brush up

Make hair styling fun! Trolls World Tour hairbrush*, £1 each or 3 for 2**

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GIFT GUIDE

Yo Santa!

Everyone loves a classic yo-yo. Wooden yo-yo, £1

Movie Magic The classic festive feelgood film. Elf DVD, £5

Festive figure

Snowtime

Penguin, reindeer, snowman or Santa? Take your pick! Mini plush character, from a selection, £1

Christmas as Eve box Keep excited kids happy with a special box of Christmas Eve delights

Rudolph snowstorm fun. Snow globe, £1

HEADs up

A fun way to top off little one’s Christmas outfits. Kids’ festive headbands, £1 each

Just

Storytime

A wonderful Christmas Eve tale to read together. Peppa’s Night Before Christmas, £4

Drink up

Perfect for drinks while they watch a Christmas film. Bottle with straw, £1.50 each

IN the box Just the thing for packing all those presents… Christmas Eve box, £2

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Get in trim Cool grooming set. 3-in-1 Beard Shaper Comb*, £1.50 each

Mwahh!

For under-the-mistletoe kissable lips. Don’t Pout Lip Balm*†, £1 or 3 for 2**

Grab a cup

Sup up

Drinks all round! Christmas tumblers*, £1 (4-pack)

A monster mug for their tea or coffee. Yeti mug*, £3

Fun stocking fillers

Max the bubbles in the bathroom! Bubble N’ Splash Foam Bath and Bubble Blower*†, £2 each or 3 for 2**

From festive novelties to beauty treats, you’ll love our range of £5 -o or-less stocking ﬁllers

Ding dong

Lovely bubbly

Something for down-time, perhaps… Ring for a Beer and Ring for Gin bells*, £3 each

Tree tops

Branch out into super-sparkly headgear. Tinsel tree headband*, £2

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Pamper time Set of fruity face masks, with brush applicator. Super Spa Clay Mask Set*†, £5 or 3 for 2**

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GIFT GUIDE

Play & Learn

Shapes, letters, numbers and two musical settings for learning fun. Fisher-Price Game & Learn Controller, £9.97

each

So cute! Add to their collection of cuddly companions. Beanie Boo plush assortment, £5 each

Wizard game Race to match the pictures! Harry Potter Dobble game, £12.47

Hair magic

Quick draw

With styling accessories to create endless hair looks. Sparkle Girlz doll, £11.97

The classic family drawing game moves to the small screen. Pictionary Air, £19.97

Under the tree Great games, fun toys, plus irresistibly cute ’n’ cuddly characters they’ll love

Colour code Fun-size pots of modelling clay in multi-colours. Play-Doh Rainbow 40 pack, £19.97

Game on Lots of fun with this double-sided card game. Uno Flip!, £8.97

Fire power

With built-in light beam for better targetting. Nerf Elite 2.0 Volt SD-1, £9.97

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Shape up

Dinner time Youngstters wiill love to pllay chef with these cooking utensils. Disney Mickey wooden cooking set, £16

Big hugs

Perfect for snuggles! Disney Mickey and Winnie the Pooh large plush toys, £15 each

Help develop coordination with this shape-sorting toy. Disney Lion King wooden shape cube, £12

Magic ic time Make it a very Disney Christmas fo or little ones! Plush toys and playsetss bring their favourite characters to life

Let’s cook

Their very own kitch hen uniit! Disney Mickey wooden kitchen, £60

Super lego Superhero action playtime complete with Black Panther’s amazing bike. Lego Marvel Avengers Speeder Bike Attack, £19.97

Toot toot!

Take favourite characters for a ride. Disney Mickey wooden push-along train set, £15

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Wave a wand Endless fun for festive felines. Cat chaser toy*, £1

Animal magic A Christmas Eve box for all your pet’s pressies. Pet gift box*, £2

Press paws Don’t forget your pets when you’re filling the stockings. Pet stocking*, £3

Pet world

each

Your four-legged friends are family, so treat them to something special

All in one

Top hat

Head-to-tail style… Pet Santa and reindeer outfits*, £5 each

Let your pets join in the Santa fun. Pet hat*, £1

Dress code For the cat or dog who likes to dress for dinner. Pet bow tie*, £1

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Little feet Let your pooch step out in style on the big day. Dog socks*, £2 (4-pack)

miaow!

A fish-shaped bowl that’s purr-fect for pussy cats. Cat bowl*, £5

STYLE

WE ARE FAMILY!

To ce l e b r a te t h e n ew s u s t a i n a b l e C h r is t m a s pyja m a r a n g e f ro m G e o rg e, t h re e f a m ili e s t e l l u s w h i c h f e s t i v e t r a d i t i o n s g e t t h e m i n t o t h e C h r i s t m a s s p i r i t e v e r y y e a râ&#x20AC;Ś Selected stores only, subject to availability, while stocks last. Online delivery charges may apply. We encourage you all to be safe and abide by the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidelines on Covid-19, including in relation to gatherings and social distancing

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THE DAVIES FAMILY

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very Christmas Eve we give our sons Alex and Nathan a box that usually contains new pyjamas, a DVD, some chocolates and a Christmas book,’ says Ant. ‘Then in the evening, we get our duvets on the sofa and watch the films the boys had in their boxes, and drink hot chocolate with cream and cookies. ‘Jonny is a big kid – everything has to be perfect and magical so that the boys will remember it for ever. It’s all about the smiles on their faces – that makes us happy. Our soundtrack has to be Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You, because all we want is our family.’

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Kids’ PJ set in gift bag, 1.5-10yrs, £10; men’s PJ set*, S-XL, £16

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Ant and Jonny wear: men’s PJ set**, S-XXL, £10; slippers**, 3-11, £4. Alex and Nathan wear: kids’ PJ set**, 2-14yrs, £7; socks**, 12.5-12, £1. Hercules the dog wears: bandana, £2.50, XS-L

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READ MORE ON THESE AND OTHER #MYTEAM FAMILIES AT ASDA.GL/ MYTEAM

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Kids’ PJ set, 1-14yrs, £9; socks, 12.5-12, £1.50. Men’s PJ set, S-XXL, £12. Dog bandana, £2.50 (XS-L)

Jumper, 1-7yrs, from £8 ; jeans, 1-6yrs, from £7

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#MyTeam: The story behind the PJS The inspiration behind these b e a u t i f u l PJ s i s # M Y T E A M . W h e t h e r friends, neighbours or colleagues, the people you spend time with this Christmas are the people who m e a n th e m o s t to yo u . T h at ’s wh at it means to be in #MYTEAM

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STYLE Sue wears: PJ set*, 8-22, £10; Glen wears: PJ set, S-XXL, £10; socks, £2. Dylan wears: onesie, 0-24mths, £6; Serge the dog wears: bandana, £2.50, XS-L

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‘OO U R CHH R ISTMAS EVV E INVVO LVES FAMM ILY, FOOD A N D F I Z Z – YOU’LL USUALLY FIND US DANCING IN THE KITCHEN UNTIL THE EARLY HOURS!’

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Jumper**, XS-XL, £16 each Baby onesie, first size to 18-24, £10

THE CAMPBELL FAMILY

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his year is very special for our family because it’s my grandson Dylan’s first Christmas!’ says Sue. ‘Our favourite family traditions begin on Christmas Eve when we usually have a small party with lots of fizz and some delicious food cooked by Dylan’s granddad, Glen. ‘Seafood is normally on the menu, and you will usually find us dancing in the kitchen until the early hours, ready for the big day. My daughter Sophie, Dylan’s mum, gets the most excited for Christmas. When she was little, she’d always take her stocking from Father Christmas into her sister Holly’s room during the night!’ Selected stores only, subject to availability, while stocks last. Online delivery charges may apply. *Available from 9 November 2020. **Available from 8 November 2020. We encourage you all to be safe and abide by the government’s guidelines on Covid-19, including in relation to gatherings and social distancing

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STYLE

Ell lliliiee Yvad adne dney ey PJ set in gift bag†, 1-14yrs, from £10

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THE DAVIS FAMILY

‘W

e all love Christmas – it’s such a very special time of the year,’ says mum Yvadney. ‘Manelo and Ellie get so excited it’s infectious! I put wrapping paper over the doorway to the living room, so the kids have to smash their way in. It’s a silly way to start the festivities. ‘I love our huge Christmas wreath, which really sets the mood, and we have baubles made by the children when they were toddlers, with lots of glue, glitter and sequins – so special.’

Kids’ PJ set, 1.5-9yrs, £9; socks, 12.5-12, £1.50. Women’s PJ set, 4-6 to 20-22, £12.50

Ellie and Manelo wear: kids’ PJ set*, 2-14yrs, £9; socks,** 12.5-12, £1.50. Yvadney wears: PJ set**, 4-22, £12; socks**, S-XL, £2.50

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I PUU T C H R I STMAS W RA PPP I N G PAPER OVEE R THEE LIVING R O O M D O ORWAY, SO THE CHILDREN HAVE TO SMASH THEIR WAY IN. IT’S A SILLY WAY TO START THE FESTIVITIES! GEORGE.COM | 143

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Bring Christmas cheer to every y co orner of your abode with inspiration from George Home

Adding seasonal touches to your hom me is a must! Whether you’re styling up a mantelpiece, dressing a dining table or throwing ev verything you can at the tree, we have something to tickle your festive fancy. So, check out our range, then have fun glamming up p your grotto! Christmas tree baubles, clockwise from top: Glasss monkey, £3. Silver Santa, £3. Glass leo opard, £3. Toboggan, £3 (from assorted d 6-pack). Glass zebra, £3. Guitar, £1.50 0. Camel gift, £3. Silver polar bear, £3. Sa anta hat, £3 (from assorted 6-pack). Sausage dog snow globe, £3. Skis, £3 (frrom assorted 6-pack). Poodle, £2. Crow wn, £3. Sloth, £2. Sausage dog snow glo obe, as before. Owl, £3. Jumper, £3 (from assorted 6-pack). Glass dinosaur, £3. Mittens, £3 (from assorted 6-pack). Glass alligator, £3. Guittar, as before. Ice skates, £3 (from assorrted 6-pack)

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MAKE IT COSY George Home has all you need to create a cosy festive haven – from dining sets and glasses to cushions, it’s a merry Christmas everywhere you look…

Après ski Jolly reds and tartans sing out against white and grey to set the festive tone perfectly. Beautifully y warm and rustic.

Natural Speckle dinner set (12-piece), £40. Red tartan jug, £4. Red tartan serving platter, £7. Red tartan Christmas tree-shaped platter*, £5. Sausage dog dome bauble, £3. Large Christmas tree, £3

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Red tartan brushed cotton reversiible duvett sett, from £13

Red tartan pasta bowl, £2.50 each

Santa gin glass, £4 and wine glass, £3

Santa hedgehog cushion**, £6

6 £ Text tree cushion, £6

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Santa bathroom tumbler, £3, and dispenser, £4

Multi-check knit throw*, £15

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HOM MES

Smokey wine glass, £7 (2-pack)

Driving Home for Christmas duvet set**, from £10

Christmas sausage dog cushion, £6

Santa Sleigh 12-piece dinner set, £25

Lux xury shap ped crackers, £8 (8-pack k)

Nordic Fairisle duvet set**, from £10

Smokey gin glass**, £8 (2-pack)

Grey Speckle dinner set (12-piece), £40. Smokey tumbler, £6 (2-pack). Smokey carafe, £6. Grey speckle cafetière, £10. Large white Christmas tree, £6.

Cosy knit check throw**, £15

Ski lodge This look is elegant and sophisticated, with subtle Scandi-inspired motifs to raise a smile. A joyful way to adorn your home! GEORGE.COM | 149

Let’s Go DANCING!

Get your sparkle on with this range full of glamour and glitz. There’s never a dull moment – literally!

Paper star bauble*, £1.50

£ Iridescent bauble, £1.50

French bulldog ornament, £10 Drinks trolley**, £30. Smokey Champagne glass, £7 (2-pack). Pink wine glass, £3 each. Pink tumbler, £2.50 each

Light-up trees*, £12 (2-pack)

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Silver sequin stocking, £5

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Arctic party Bold and colourful, this playful trend really brings novelty to life!

6ft snowy tree, pre-lit, £50. Baubles, see p147. Yeti light**, £35

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Time to chill Yeti Mason jar, £2.50

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Gherkin bauble, £1

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Dress the tree Create a vision of beauty with shimmer, sheen and opulent winter shades. Go as bold as you dare!

Bohemian ambience Combine luxury and sparkle with opulence and glamour for a distinctly alternative festive feel…

6ft black tree, pre-lit, £50. Gold/Silver reindeer, £8. Velvet reindeer, £5. Gold glitter bauble, £1. Safari dome bauble, £3. Purple velvet bauble, £1.50

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Flamingo bauble, £2

Gold glitter penguin ornament, £5

Pink flying pig bauble, £3

Reindeer head bauble, £2

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Bring the outside in

An inviting decorative touch. Wreath, £10

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Berry-red leaves make a stunning statement. Poinsettia, £5

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LIFE talk

‘WE ONLY GIVE PRESENTS YOU EAT OR USE IN THE BATH’ Presenter, film critic and author Claudia Winkleman, 48, lives in London with her husband and three children. Here, she talks Strictly, Bailey’s – and chaos – at Christmas, and her love of bridge

Favourite festive traditions? Christmas is all about sparkly lights, reindeer ornaments and the smell of hot food, which is, of course, the key to life! So food’s a big part of it for you? We only give stuff we can eat or use in the bath, so it’s basically shampoo or cheese – if you’re over 18 expect caramelised cashews or hand cream. Any favourite Christmas treats? Brandy butter – is there any better invention? With Christmas being so hectic, how do you like to relax? I got into bridge in my 20s. People think you have to be good at numbers, but you really don’t! You’re trying to find out what other people have in their hand – that’s why I love it. Do you exercise? I’m not really into exercise, although I need to be, because my upper arms are getting wobbly. I will go for a walk, albeit a very slow one – no Lycra needs to be involved. You say you’re ‘quite old’ What would you tell your younger self? Don’t worry so much. Everything passes. And just enjoy getting older – you no longer have to 158 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

panic about going to a nightclub and not wanting to be there. What’s your parenting style? I let my kids sleep in because everybody needs more sleep. It’s the answer to all woes – fact. Other than that, I’m strict – my kids have set bedtimes and no phones are allowed in bedrooms.

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tips for a joy f ul festive season

Spend time with friends I’ve had the same ones forever and I adore them more each day. I’ve always had the same friends. Take lots of naps See my answer on sleep. Nothing beats 40 winks.

Pass the fizz I don’t drink caffeine, but I do drink a lot of Diet 7Up. It can’t be good for me. Curl up and crochet I asked for a crochet set for my 21st birthday. Mentally, I’m about 76. Let someone else doing the cooking My husband [TV producer Kris Thykier] is far better than me in the kitchen. He cooks proper food. I just do cheese.

Right: Claudia with her Strictly co-host Tess Daly. Below, right: In support of frontline workers Was being on TV always your chosen career path? I was supposed to do something g arty – my degree was in fine art. But it wasn’t for me. I was brought up by parents [journalist Eve Pollard and stepfather Nicholas Lloyd], who worked in journalism – our house was fast-paced and noisy. Art was too slow, too mild. I wanted noise! You have a very distinctive look. How did that develop? I discovered orange in my early teens. My mother had a brick of orange called Ultra Glow, and I thought, ‘I’ll have a go with that!’ I was neon – I loved it. That and black eyeliner, and black clothes. On Strictly, they make me wear sparkly numbers, but left to my own devices, nothing beats black.

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Quite by Claudia Winkleman (HQ HarperCollins), is available now, £9

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Interview: Gemma Calvert

What’s Christmas like for you? Chaotic! Christmas isn’t Christmas until someone’s fallen over a bottle of Bailey’s you’ve left on the stairs.

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