Asda Magazine January 2021

FOOD

LIVING

HEALTH

HOMES

STYLE

January 2021

plant POWER Comfort food you won’t believe is VEGAN

Ultimate tasty plant -based burger

BEAT THE BUDGET Feed a family of 4 for £4

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Y U YO

Tasty tacos under 250 cals T Dairy-free pasta bake My sugar-free journey

45+ Thrifty recipes, tips & ideas!

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WELCOME

WELCOME Bring on 2021 – and let’s start the new year brimming with purpose, optimism and good intentions! One thing I hope we extend from 2020 is kindness to others and to ourselves.

Challenging as the past year was, it also gave us a chance to take stock and make the most of where we were, what we had and who we were with. Many of us did more cooking, took up hobbies and made a sanctuary of our home, using hints, hacks and tips to make life easier and happier.

There’s plenty more of that in this issue, plus great new products for 2021 – at prices that show some kindness to your purse, too!

Trying Veganuary? Our Plant Based range (p9) is so incredible, we’ve won Vegan Retailer of the Year in the Quality Food Awards!

Or, for a weekend treat, there’s our cover recipe (the secret is…

Facon. It’s the new bacon! Even my carnivore husband loves it).

Craving a takeaway? Eat better for less with Chris Bavin’s Fakeaways (p26). The TV foodie shares his recipes for restaurant-inspired faves, made even tastier and healthier with quality ingredients. I’ll be trying his twist on a lamb jalfrezi.

One thing I’m determined to master this year is meal-planning – luckily, One Basket Five Meals (p42) does all the hard work for you. Use our shopping list and recipes to create quick and easy weeknight dinners for four, HAVE YOU all for just £25 and with minimal food wastte.

SEEN OUR So, let’s continue to make the most off RECIPE SITE? our moments of joy and to find happin ness Find hundreds of great where we can throughout this new ye ear. ideas at groceries.asda. com/recipes

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Asda promises to: Provide budget-friendly recipes to help you feed your family for less Ensure meals are nutritionally balanced, and use everyday ingredients Help redu uce foo od wa aste with h super-sm martt hack ks you’ll lov ve

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Hana Keirnan, Asda Editor

Cooked up any of our recipes? Enjoyed some of our fantastic products? Let us know and share your pictures – we’d really love to hear from you.

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We create fantastic recipes at pocket-friendly prices because we always have your budget in mind 26 Fancy a fakeaway? Healthier spins on takeaway classics with TV foodie Chris Bavin 37 Beat the budget Creative Insta-cook Mimi whips up a feast for four, for just £4!

42 One basket, five meals Five delicious weeknight dishes the family will love for less than £25 52 Meal maths Mix and match quality ingredients to create your perfect risotto 55 Supper on a shoestring Food editor Gregor McMaster’s favourite store-cupboard pasta fagioli

Price per serving

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

When you see the recipes at Asda.com this same price per serving will be shown, however buying all the ingredients needed may cost more – this is because it will be the total cost of purchasing everything you need to make the recipe, not the ‘price per serving’; see above for this definition.

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Eat smart

Food blogger Mimi Harrison, of Beat the Budget, creates four pocket-friendly dinner recipes.

You’ll find her healthier eating tips useful, too.

Loo ok out for the prrice per serrving g. It sho ows the cost of ing gredien nts fo or each person, helping you u plan meals on a bu udget Chicken & mango curry, p23

58p PER

SERVING

Prawn tacos with pineapple salsa, p47

30+ budget-friendly recipe ideas

Sweet potato & spicy bean quesadillas, p42

Triple tested teatime turkey meatballs, p58

On the cover: Ultimate tasty plant-based burger, p19. Photograph: Dan Jones.

Styling: Morag Farquhar. Food styling: Cate Dixon

Your great value issue!

CONTENTS FOOD

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Sweet treats Enjoy your favourite, irresistibly creamy desserts made with reduced fat ingredients. Tuck in!

10 This month… All the latest foodie news and views 16 Fast food goes vegan Plant-based versions of takeaway favourites 23 4 ways with mango Add a deliciously tropical taste to sweet and savoury dishes

LIVING 6 Lust list Fitness and wellbeing buys 82 Life talk TV presenter AJ Odudu on body confidence, exercise and food

Store cupboard dinner Our food editor’s favourite budget pasta dish…

THRIVE 61 How do you feel? Welcome the new year with expert life inspo, from wellbeing and sustainability advice to savvy spending tips

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STYLE

Meal maths

55 LOOK OUT FOR THESE SYMBOLS: Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Live Better

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

31 Let’s do pud! Indulgent desserts get a delicious makeover 47 Make it… Delicious dishes to suit every taste and need 56 Waste not, want it… Use your loaf – clever ways with leftover bread 58 Triple tested teatime Three families taste-test our healthier turkey meatballs

Quality ingredients add up to easy, tasty dishes. Try our risotto ideas, or mix and match for your own variation.

vegan FAST FOOD

Doing Veganuary?

Make it a fun and flavour-packed month with recipes for the ultimate plant-based burger, shawarma kebab and more!

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69 Step up Ultra-versatile trainers 70 Made to move Why pro dancers love the new range of George activewear 73 All about athleisure The lowdown from Women’s Health magazine’s Francesca Menato 75 Three ways to wear joggers It’s time to elevate this casual staple

HOMEs 79 Forever green Gorgeous greenery to liven up your space

Community 80 Serving Queen & country Meet eight Asda colleagues who made the Queen’s Birthday Honours list!

We’re committed to giving you great-quality food at prices that won’t break the bank – every time you shop. That’s Asda price!

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

Workflow director Rob Buxton Deputy chief sub editor Sue Sharrock Senior sub editor Gwennan Thomas Food assistant Mandy James Digital editor Harriette Casey Content producers Emilie Wade, Ellie Lane Video producer Lydia Bowden Head of client services Kirsty Ware

Group account director Lorna East Account director Hannah Heartfield Acting account director Jay Maranan Account manager Chloe Patmore Account director, George Emma Ferguson Digital editor, George Sarah Hildyard Production manager, George Tom Miller

ASDA Content manager Sarah Thom Editor Hana Keirnan Asda Magazine content planners Jo Shaw, Katherine Youle Asda Magazine content coordinator Kelly Ward ADVERTISING Nicola Brame For all advertising enquiries, contact nicola.brame @asda.co.uk

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January

Lust list

Get the new year off to a flying start with our pick of brilliant buys to help you and yours feel in the pink WHERE TO BUY

TALL TALES

Add exotic elegance to your bedroom with this monochrome jungle-print set.

Giraffe Safari double duvet set*, £12

GREAT ON THE GO

Keys, phone, cards, purse… Keep all your essentials safely stashed wherever your exercising takes you!

Waist pouch, £4

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WELL ARMED

In store

FLOOR EXERCISES

Keep your phone safe, secure and accessible while you run, walk or work out. Phone armband**, £2.50

This light, colourful mat is just the job for any fitness class, at the gym or at home. Yoga mat**, £5

OH MICKEY!

BUBBLES FOR BABIES

Mouse in the house! If the kids are fans of Mickey (who isn’t?), they’ll love this trio of tees. Disney Mickey Mouse T-shirts†‡, £9 (3-pack)

From gentle cleansing to soothing the sniffles, our kids’ range does it all. Little Angels Head to Toe Wash** and Vapour Bath**, 95p each (500ml; 19p/100ml)

Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. *Available from 9 January 2021.**Available from 6 January 2021. †Available from 17 January 2021. ††Available from 7 January 2021. ‡Limited stores only. §Available from 11 January 2021

LIVING

STAY ON TRACK

Monitor workouts and wellbeing with this stylish and easy-to-use fitness tracker. Fitbit Inspire 2‡, £89

WILD FOR A CUPPA Take your tea break to the tropics with this glamorous graphic-print mug. Zebra jungle mug, £3

…AND RELAX

This statement-print pompom cushion in muted, inky blues adds style and sophistication to your home.

Elephant cushion‡§, £8

LITTLE FISHIES

This winter, keep sleepy kids snug in cute PJs featuring the animated favourite. Disney Baby Finding Nemo pyjama sets‡, £8 (2-pack)

DOING VEGANUARY?

This book covers all aspects, from food and drink to vegan toiletries, travel and clothing. BOSH! How to Live Vegan**,

by Henry Firth & Ian Theasby, £4.50

BATHTIME BLISS

Made from sustainable bamboo, this elegant and practical bath tray has space to hold a book, a drink and other bathtime essentials.

Plus, you can adjust the width to fit most typical-sized tubs.

Adjustable bamboo bath tray, £16

HIT REFRESH

AT YOUR LEISURE

Fill rooms with a fresh, wintry mint Whether you’re exercising or lounging, and eucalyptus scent, in vintage-look nail the athleisure trend with these amber glass. Invigorate room spray††, stylish matching separates. £3, and scented candle††, £4 Top** and joggers**, £10 each

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FOOD

Photograph: Stuart Ovenden. Styling: Morag Farquhar. Food styling: Lorna Brash

Made a resolution to eat well? With our tasty vegan Plant Based range, plus lighter takes on your faves, you’ll find all the new year inspo you need

wewon!

We’re starting 2021 with a celebration – after being named the Quality Food Awards Vegan Retailer of the Year! Our vegan Plant Based range has been a hit with customers, and we were the first UK supermarket to place a vegan aisle in stores. All our vegan products are Vegan Society accredited, so you can trust the quality and make us your one-stop shop this Veganuary.

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. *Photograph shows serving suggestion, dip not included. **£1.60 from 1 February 2021

Plant Based Meat-Free Chicken Style Nuggets*, £1.50** (200g; 75p/100g)

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Food editor Gregor McMaster introduces dishes to mak ke Veganuary a breeze, ready meals to suit all lifestyles, plus all the latest news and vie ews

DINING IN

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hether you’re taking on the full Veganuary challenge or simply want to add more vegan and vegetarian dishes to your menu, our ever-growing Plant Based range is the ideal choice.

From chilled mains and sides to fast-food favourites, we e have everything you need in store and online.

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If you’re looking to impress someone special or give yourself a well-deserved treat, this meat-free take on a classic crispy Kiev with an oozing, garlic and herb centre is perfect. Serve with green veg and sauté potatoes.

Plant Based 2 Meat-Free Chicken Style Kievs, £2* (280g; 71p/100g)

Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply.

Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Photographs show serving suggestions. *Price until 31 January 2021, then £2.50. **Price until 31 January 2021, then £2.35

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STEAK BAKE Flaky pastry envelops chunky meat-ffree ‘steak’ smothered in a rich gravy. Serve with sweet potatto fries and mushy peas for a quick, comforting dinner.

Plan nt Based 2 Meat-Free Stea akless Super Flaky Bakes, £1.5 50 (2 x 130g; 58p/100g)

MAINS ON THE MENU Variety is key when it comes to a balanced and tasty vegan or veggie diet, so mix up your menu with all our fantastic options. From a hearty weeknight pie to delicious stuffed mushrooms for a date-night supper, our fantastic range is sure to please.

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Plant Based Veg & ‘Sheese’ Stuffed Mushrooms, £1.75 (200g; 88p/100g)

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Cook up a comforting dish of enchiladas, lasagne or cottage pie with this versatile vegan mince. A tasty blend of soya, onions, red peppers and beetroot, it’s gluten-free and high in fibre and protein, too.

Plant Based Meat-Free Mince, £1.75** (300g; 58p/100g)

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FANCY FLORETSI Lightly flavoured with garlic, ginger and soy sauce, these broccoli florets in crunchy batter make irresistible veggie bites.

Plant Based Terriyaki Broccoli Popcorn, £11.50 (300g; 50p/100g)

SAUCY! Add sizzle to your stir-fry in seconds with this tangy, aromatic sauce – perfect for a chilly winter evening.

Tender florets of cauliflow wer are coated in crisp batter and d subtly spiced with h chilli, corriander and cumin for a vegan-frriendly treat – cook from frozen in 15 mins to share on n a cosy niight in!

Plant Based Caulifflower Po opcorn, £1.50 (30 00g; 50p//100g)

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Plant Based Coconut & Lemongrass Stir-Fry Sauce, 85p (170g; 50p/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 subjject to availability y. Photog grap phs show serving g sug ggestions. *Price until 27 January y 2021

Pick of the crop

Pears are naturally sweet and juicy and count towards your 5-a-day – plus, they’re so versatile. Use in cakes and bakes, poach in wine for an impressive but easy dessert, blitz into a smoothie, or simply eat as they are. Try them in savoury dishes, too – a salad with goat’s cheese, or roasted with pork chops. Delicious!

Grower’s Selection Conference Pears, £1 (4-pack; 25p each)

A savoury spin Get set for a savoury twist on a classic! Our pizza-inspired hot cross buns are bursting with flavour – deliciously sweet tomato, flecks of basil and crumbly Red Leicester cheese that melts as it toasts, all combined in a soft dough to create a taste sensation.

Extra Special Tomato & Red Leicester Hot Cross Buns, £1.25 (4-pack; 31p each)

FOOD

Go booze free Wine expert Helen McGinn shares the best alcohol-free bottles This is made using the latest technology to remove the alcohol but not the flavour.

With peachy fruits and a hint of oak, this cheeky Australian white is great for a less-boozy Friday night.

McGuigan Zero Chardonnay, was £4.49, now £4* (75cl) This fruity wine delivers a dollop of California sunshine to your glass – minus the alcohol, of course. Bursting with tropical fruits, it’s a cracker – try it with roast chicken or creamy fish pie.

Fre Alcohol-Removed Chardonnay, £3.25 (75 5cl) Think pink! This Californian n taste bud tickler is fresh and bright, with lovely red d berry fruits and a touch of citrus. You really don’t miss the booze at all.

Fre Alcohol-Removed White Zinfandel, £3.25 (75cl) This dealcoholised sparkler has all the fruit and bubbles without the hangover!

There’s no need to feel you’re missing out on the fun with this fizz.

Nosecco Spumante, was £3.50, now £2.75* (75cl)

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. Prices may vary in Scotland and Wales

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Ready,

steady,

EAT! Convenience doesn’t have to mean compromise – as our chiller aisle ranges show…

No time to make supper from scratch? Our Ready To Cook selection takes the fuss out of rustling up a tasty main.

Serve with your choice of sides.

Eating well is easy with our High in Protein range. Each ready meal also provides one of your 5-a-day.

High in Protein Chicken & King Prawn Paella, £3.25 (425g; 76p/100g) Doing Veganuary? Our Good & Balanced range includes vibrant vegan dishes to keep you on track!

Good & Balanced Vegan Chilli, £2.95 (380g; 78p/100g) 14 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

Photographs: Stuart Ovenden, Clare Winfield, Andrew Burton. Styling: Morag Farquhar, Julie Patmore, Rob Merrett. Food styling: Lorna Brash, Vicki Smallwood

Ready to Cook Moroccan Style Lamb Koftas, £3.50(420g; 83p/100g)

Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply.

Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details.

Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Photographs show serving suggestions

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£2.08 PER

SERVING

Ultimate tasty plant-based burger, p19

MADE WITH This super-tasty bacon alternative is packed with irresistible flavour.

Plant Based 10 Meat-Free Bacon Style Rashers, £2* (180g; £1.11/100g) 16 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

FOOD

Mushroom shawarma, p19

For extra wow factor, carve the skewer at the table and let everyone assemble their own shawarma MADE WITH

£1.68 PER

SERVING

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. Always remember to check packaging for ingredient, dietary and allergy information. *Price until 31 January 2021, then £2.50

With their firm texture and earthy flavour, these jumbo mushrooms make a delicious hero in a meatless meal.

Grower’s Selection Jumbo Mushrooms, 90p (250g; £3.60/kg)

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Sesame tofu & veg noodle bowl

Warm up a cold January day with noodles in a beautiful broth, with tasty plant-based beefless strips, fresh veg and fried tofu in a tahini coating SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS

1 Drain ½ x 396g pack Cauldron Original Tofu.

Pat dry with kitchen roll, cut into 2cm cubes and toss in 3tbsp tahini. Sprinkle over 2tbsp sesame seeds and stir gently to coat.

2 Add the tofu to a frying pan with 1tbsp rapeseed oil.

Cook over a medium-high

heat for 3-5 mins until golden and crisp, tossing occasionally, before setting aside.

3 Make up 2 reduced-salt vegan stock cubes to 1.5L with boiling water. Add the stock to a large pan with 3tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce and a 5cm piece

fresh ginger, finely grated. Bring to the boil.

4 Add a 115g pack Extra Special Shiitake Mushrooms to the pan, cutting any large ones in half, and cook for 3 mins.

5 Add 600g cooked vegan noodles (thick udon work well), 180g Plant Based Meat-Free Beef Style Strips, thinly sliced, and 2 pak choi, halved lengthways, to the pan. Cook for 2-3 mins, stirring occasionally to separate the noodles.

6 Divide the contents of the pan evenly between 4 soup bowls.

7 Top with the sesame tofu, 1 large carrot, peeled into ribbons, 4 radishes, thinly sliced, 2 spring onions, shredded, 1 red chilli, sliced, and a sprinkling of salad cress.

Serve immediately.

Energy

Each 714g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,852kJ 22.8g 2.9g 443kcal High Low

22%

33%

Low

7%

Low

20%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 259kJ/62kcal

£2.19 PER

SERVING

MADE WITH ‘Beef’ up broths, stews and stir-fries with these tasty textured strips.

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15%

Salt

6.4g 1.79g

FOOD

Ultimate tasty plant-based burger

Photographs: Dan Jones. Styling: Morag Farquhar. Food styling: Cate Dixon

Bursting g with flavour, this chunky patty of vegan bacon and beans is stacked with fillings, from vegan chipotle mayo to melting cheese alternative, and served with shoestring ‘fries’ SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS

Mushroom shawarma

Love a kebab b? Middle Eastern and Mexican flavours combine in this vegan version starring jumbo mushrooms marinated in spices SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS, PLUS MARINATING

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

Line a large baking tray with baking paper.

2 For the burger, heat 3tbsp rapeseed oil in a large frying pan on a medium-high setting.

Add 1 red onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, 2 x 400g tins Asda Black Beans in Water, drained and rinsed, 2tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce, 1tsp smoked paprika, 1tsp ground cumin and 1tsp ground coriander.

Cook for 5-6 mins until the onion softens and the beans are beginning to break down.

3 Transfer to a food processor. Blitz into a rough paste with 60g fresh vegan breadcrumbs, 1tsp chipotle paste, 30g chopped coriander and

the zest and juice ½ lime.

4 Shape into 4 patties, put onto the lined baking tray and bake for 15 mins.

5 Toss 1 sliced red onion in the juice ½ lime. Set aside to pickle for 15 mins or until bright pink in colour, then drain well, discarding the liquid.

6 For the shoestring ‘fries’, cut 2 large baking potatoes into matchsticks. Toss in a mixture of 1tbsp cornflour and 1tsp Cajun seasoning.

Spread out on a baking tray, drizzle over 1tsp rapeseed oil and bake for 25-30 mins, tossing occasionally, until crisp and golden.

7 Mix ½tsp chipotle paste with 3tbsp vegan mayonnaise.

8 Cook 8 rashers Plant Based Meat-Free Bacon Style Rashers according

to the pack instructions until crisp.

9 Split 4 vegan sesame seed burger buns in half, then toast cut-side down in a hot griddle pan until char lines appear.

10 Divide the chipotle mayo, burgers, 4 slices vegan cheese alternative, cooked ‘bacon’, 1 large tomato, sliced, 2tbsp Extra Special Jalapeño Chilli Jam, pickled red onion and ½ x 85g pack watercress, between the 4 bun bases.

11 Sandwich together with the bun tops, then serve the bean burgers with the shoestring fries on the side.

1 Blend 4 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 onion, chopped, 2 red chillies, chopped, 1tbsp chipotle chilli paste, 3tbsp Aspall Classic White Wine Vinegar, 1tsp ground cumin, 1tsp dried oregano and 200ml pineapple juice until smooth.

2 Toss through 8 Grower’s Selection Jumbo Mushrooms, halved, and 1 large red onion, quartered, with the layers separated.

Set aside to marinate for at least 2 hrs, or ideally overnight.

3 Preheat the grill on high.

Cover a large baking tray with foil and lightly grease with a little rapeseed oil.

4 Thread the mushrooms and red onion onto 2 long skewers, pushing tightly

together. (If using wood or bamboo skewers, pre-soak in water for 30 mins so they don’t burn.) Arrange on the baking tray and drizzle with 1tbsp rapeseed oil.

5 Put the tray on the second-top shelf of the oven under the grill and cook for 20 mins, turning occasionally, until charred.

Remove from the oven, drain off any juices and allow to rest for 5 mins.

6 With a large fork, push the grilled mushrooms and onions onto the skewer, packing them down tightly.

7 With a sharp, serrated knife, carve off strips of mushroom and onion from the sides. Take care as the skewer may be hot.

8 Grill 4 vegan chapattis until slightly charred, then spread with 200g Asda Jalapeño Houmous.

9 Toss together 1 Little Gem lettuce, shredded, ½ cucumber, chopped, 50g pickled jalapeños, drained, 200g pickled red cabbage, drained and 50g whole unsalted almonds, roughly chopped. Divide the mixture between the chapattis.

10 Top with the carved slices from the mushroom and onion kebab. Finish with a sprinkling of mint leaves, to serve.

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.

Always remember to check packaging for ingredient, dietary and allergy information. *Price until 31 January 2021, then £2.35

Energy

Each 507g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

High

3,118kJ 28.4g 745kcal High

37%

41%

5.1g

14.7g 2.69g

26%

16%

Low

45%

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

Energy

Each 566g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

High

2,060kJ 26.6g 492kcal High

25%

38%

2.3g 14.2g 2.15g 12%

Low

16%

36%

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

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All-day vegan Breakfast, lunch and dinner – our award-winning dishes and meal solutions make Veganuary a breeze…

Avocado smash toast with red chilli, cress and lemon

Blueberry & banana oat smoothie with chia seeds

BREAKFAST Get each morning off to a tasty start with breakfasts made in minutes. Spread hearty slices of seeded bread with avocado then add your fave herbs and spices, or blitz oat milk alternative with fresh fruit for a creamy smoothie.

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New

Jord Organic Nordic Oat Drink, £1 (1L); Burgen Soya & Linseed Seeded Loaf, £1.25 (800g; 16p/100g)

LUNCH Spice up lunchtime with strips of spicy meat-free ‘chicken’ served burrito style in a soft wrap with golden vegetable rice from our chiller aisle. Add salad vegetables, plus a drizzle of hot chilli sauce to get your taste buds tingling!

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Vegan mayo with paprika & spring onion

New

New

Plant Based Shawarma Chicken Style Pieces, £1.50* (200g; 75p/100g); Plant Based Veggie Rice, £1.50 (300g; 50p/100g)

Chicago Town Tomato Stuffed Crust Saucy Vegan Sticky BBQ Jackfruit Pizza

DINNER Too busy to cook? Can’t bear to miss pizza night?

You can still enjoy a treat and ace Veganuary with our frozen range – and all your favourite extras, such as rich mayo. Stock up and you’ll always have a meal handy when you need one.

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 31 January 2021, then £2.25. **Price until 21 January 2021. †Price until 20 January 2021. Photographs show serving suggestions

Chicago Town Tomato Stuffed Crust Saucy Vegan Sticky BBQ Jackfruit Pizza, was £3.90, now £3** (490g; £6.12/kg); Hellmann’s Vegan Mayo, was £2.99, now £2† (430g; 47p/100g) ASDA.COM/GROCERIES | 21

Photographs: Stuart Ovenden. Styling: Morag Farquhar. Food styling: Lorna Brash

Plant Based Shawarma Chicken Style Pieces & Veggie Rice burrito wrap

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Fruity coconut rice puddings

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95P Grower’s Selection Mango

49P* each each

4 WAYS WITH…

Mango

Chicken & mango curry

Luscious ripe mangoes are a versatile ingredient for sweet and savoury dishes – plus drinks, too!

Mango & apple fizz

Prawn & mango ceviche salad 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 available until 18 January 2021

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Take your curry up a notch with juicy mango SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.94 1 Chop 600g boneless chicken thighs into chunks.

Put in a pan with 1tbsp rapeseed oil and fry for 15 mins until cooked through.

Shred and set aside.

2 Add 1 large onion, chopped, to the same pan.

Cook for 5 mins. Add 1tsp garam masala, ½tsp cumin seeds and 1½tsp turmeric.

Cook for 1-2 mins until fragrant. Add 4tbsp curry paste and fry for 2-3 mins.

3 Reduce the heat; return the chicken to the pan. Add 350ml stock (use 1 reduced salt chicken stock cube).

4 Peel and chop 1 mango.

Reserve ½ and put the

rest in a blender with a thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled, 2 cloves garlic and ½ red chilli, chopped. Stir into the curry with a 400g tin coconut milk; cook for 10 mins or until thickened.

5 Stir the reserved mango pieces into the pan with 15g desiccated coconut.

6 Top with 1tsp black onion seeds and 2tsp coriander.

Serve with cooked basmati rice, naan (optional) and mango chutney (optional).

Energy

Each 646g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,730kJ 20.7g 9.7g 652kcal Med High

33%

30%

49%

Salt

9.7g 1.49g Low

11%

Low

25%

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

Prawn & mango ceviche salad

Fruity coconut rice puddings

A creamy dessert with a topping of tropical mango, pineapple and pomegranate SERVES 5 READY IN 50 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 40p 1 Put 50g pudding rice, 200ml reduced-fat coconut milk, 200ml skimmed milk, 25g golden caster sugar, ½tsp ground cinnamon, 15g desiccated coconut and the zest ½ lemon in a large pan. Stir to combine.

2 Heat over a medium setting until just boiling, then simmer for 40-50 mins, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.

3 Mix together ½ ripe mango, peeled, destoned and finely sliced, and

¼ pineapple, peeled, cored and finely sliced.

4 Put another 10g desiccated coconut in a small, dry frying pan and toast over a medium heat for 3-5 mins until golden.

5 Divide the rice pudding between 5 serving bowls.

Top with the mango and pineapple slices and 10g pomegranate seeds, then sprinkle with the toasted coconut to serve.

Each 158g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

Energy 595kJ 142kcal

6.6g

5.2g

7.7g 0.05g

7%

9%

26%

9%

Med

Low

1%

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

Mango & apple fizz

This zingy, fresh-flavoured dish is cre eated by marinating raw prawns in citrus juice to cure them SERVES 4 READY IN 15 MINS, PLUS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING £1.36

Ginger adds a spicy zing g to this fabulously fruity mocktail – the perfect tipple for Dry January SERVES 1 READY IN 5 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.09

1 Cut 190g Extra Special Jumbo King Prawns Raw & Hand Peeled in half lengthways, de-veining if necessary.

2 In a non-metallic bowl, mix the king prawns, 1 ripe mango, peeled and finely diced, 1 tomato, deseeded and finely chopped, juice 4 limes, juice ½ orange and 1 red chilli, chopped.

3 Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 20 mins until the prawns turn pink and appear to be ‘cooked’. Don’t leave for longer than 1 hr or

1 Peel 1 mango and slice off the flesh. Put in a blender and blitz to a purée.

2 Add 50ml Asda Mango Juice Drink and a handful of ice cubes, then blitz into a smooth slush.

3 Pour into a jar or glass over extra ice, then top up with 130ml

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they will become tough.

4 Remove the marinated prawns from the fridge and stir through 10g fresh coriander, chopped, and 4 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced. Season the ceviche with a good grind of fresh black pepper and serve with lime wedges, to squeeze over.

Each 158g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

Energy 311kJ 74kcal

0.5g

0.2g

7.6g 0.27g

4%

1%

1%

8%

Low

Low

5%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 197kJ/47kcal

Asda No Added Sugar Sparkling Apple & Mango Flavour Water.

4 Stir and garnish with thin slices of apple and ginger.

Each 380g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

Energy 652kJ 156kcal

0.0g

0.0g 32.7g 0.00g

8%

0%

0%

Low

High

36%

0%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 172kJ/41kcal

TOP TIP If your mango isn’t quite ripe, store it in the fruit bowl rather than the fridge.

Putting it next to a banana may help it to ripen even faster!

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Chicken & mango curry

Fancy a fakeaway?

TV foodie Chris Bavin offers homemade twists on your restaurant faves taken from his book, Fakeaway: Healthy Home-cooked Takeaway Meals ● 400g tin cherry

tomatoes or chopped tomatoes ● 120g grated mozzarella ● ½ red onion, finely sliced ● 125g mushrooms, sliced ● 1 courgette, sliced into long, thin ribbons with a vegetable peeler ● 125g black olives ● Feel free to use other toppings instead, such as tinned sweetcorn or even pineapple, if that’s your thing!

‘C

ooking can (and should!) be fun, and if it can also be healthier, as well as being a big hit with the family, that’s all the boxes ticked as far as I’m concerned. It’s never been easier to get a takeaway delivered to the door, but the recipes here – and in my book – will show you how to create all your favourite takeout dishes at home.

They’ll not only help you to eat better but also help you to save money, too – both of which are priorities for me in January.’

Quick-&-easy flatbread pizzas

‘Everyone loves to make pizza, and these flatbread versions are really easy. You can choose your own toppings, or add a sprinkling of herbs to the dough for extra authenticity. Quick, simple and filling’ SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS ● 350g plain flour, plus

extra for dusting

● 3tbsp olive oil, plus

extra for greasing

● 2 cloves garlic, crushed

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1 Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

2 To make the flatbreads, sift the flour into a large mixing bowl and season with freshly ground black pepper. Create a well in the middle of the flour and add 2tbsp of the olive oil, then start to add 150ml warm water a little at a time, mixing well until you have a dough that’s thick but not too sticky.

3 Knead the dough on a floured work surface for 1 min or until smooth, then transfer to a clean bowl lightly greased with oil. Cover and leave to rest for 10 mins.

4 For the pizza sauce, heat the remaining olive oil. Add the garlic and

cook very gently for 1 min, taking care not to burn it.

Add the tin of tomatoes, then heat through for 3-4 mins. Using a potato masher, gently squash the tomatoes – you don’t want to make the sauce totally smooth, so just start to break them up a bit.

5 Leave to simmer on a gentle heat for 10 mins until the mixture reduces down to a sauce that is thick enough to spread over your flatbreads.

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

Divide the dough into 4 balls and roll each one out to create a thin pizza base.

Put them on the lined baking trays and cook in the hot oven for 2 mins.

7 Remove the trays from the oven and turn the flatbreads over.

Spread with the tomato sauce, sprinkle over the grated mozzarella, then top with the sliced veggies and olives.

8 Pop the pizzas back in the oven for 7-8 mins until the cheese melts, then serve.

Energy

Each 370g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,369kJ 20.4g 6.7g 566kcal Med High

28%

29%

34%

Salt

4.8g 1.18g Low

5%

Med

20%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 640kJ/153kcal

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Lamb jalfrezi meatballs

‘If you don’t have time for the perfect slow-cooked lamb jalfrezi, here is a little twist on the recipe – a quick and simple sauce with spicy lamb meatballs’ SERVES 4 READY IN 55 MINS ● 2tbsp vegetable oil ● 1 large onion, chopped ● 3 cloves garlic ● 2tsp cumin seeds ● 2tsp coriander seeds ● ½tsp crushed dried

chillies

● ½tsp ground turmeric ● 3tsp garam masala ● 400g tin chopped

tomatoes ● 1 slice bread, crusts removed and discarded ● 1tbsp milk 28 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

● 500g lamb mince ● 3cm piece root ginger,

peeled and grated

● 2 green peppers,

deseeded and chopped into 2cm pieces ● 1tbsp chopped coriander 1 Heat ½ the oil in a pan and fry the onion for 3 mins or until soft. Chop 2 of the garlic cloves, add to the pan and cook for 1 min.

2 Add the cumin seeds, coriander seeds and crushed dried chillies.

Cook for 1 min, then add the turmeric and 2tsp of the garam masala.

3 Cook for 30 secs, then pour in the tinned tomatoes. Cook over a medium heat for 10 mins.

4 Meanwhile, tear the bread into pieces, soak in the milk, then give it a mush-up with a fork.

Chop the remaining garlic; mix with the bread, lamb, ginger and remaining garam masala. Divide and shape into 12 meatballs.

5 Fry the meatballs in the

remaining oil until lightly browned. Add the green peppers and cook for 1 min.

6 Blend the tomato mixture to a smooth sauce, adding up to 100ml water to loosen, if needed.

7 Drain any excess fat from the meatballs, then add to the tomato sauce, along with the peppers. Cook for 3-4 mins until everything is heated through.

8 Garnish with the chopped coriander to serve.

Energy

Each 364g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,584kJ 23.3g 8.4g 379kcal High High

19%

33%

42%

Salt

8.0g 0.33g Low

9%

Low

6%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 435kJ/104kcal

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FOOD Sweet & sour pork

‘Once you’ve made your own sweet and sour sauce, you’ll never look back – it’s super-tasty, and it takes less time than it would to order a takeaway’ SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS ● 1tbsp cornflour ● 425g tin pineapple

sliced (or 500g raw prawns, peeled and cleaned, or 3 chicken breasts, sliced) ● 1 red and 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped ● 1 small onion, cut into wedges ● 1 red chilli, thickly sliced ● Sesame seeds, to garnish

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to the pack instructions, to serve ● Lime wedges, to serve

1 Mix the cornflour to a paste with 1tsp of the reserved pineapple juice.

Put in a small pan with the remaining juice, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar and ketchup.

Simmer gently for 5 mins.

2 Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, over a high setting. Add the pork (or prawns or chicken) and stir-fry for 3-5 mins or until cooked, then transfer

to a plate and set aside.

3 Put the pan back on the heat and add the peppers, onion and chilli; stir-fry for 2 mins. Return the pork to the pan with the pineapple chunks and sauce, then simmer. If it’s too thick, add a little water to loosen.

Warm the pork through.

4 Divide between 4 plates, sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve with the rice and lime on the side.

Energy

Each 568g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

2,519kJ 9.7g 602cal Low

30%

14%

2.3g 27.3g 0.97g 12%

High

30%

16%

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

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Photographs: Liz and Max Haarala Hamilton. Styling: Rachel Vere.

Food styling: Valerie Berry. Make-up: Madge Foster

nm eat

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chunks in juice, drained and juice reserved ● 2 cloves garlic, sliced ● 3cm piece root ginger, peeled and grated ● 1tbsp soy sauce ● 1tbsp light brown sugar ● 2tbsp white wine vinegar ● 3tbsp tomato ketchup ● 1tbsp vegetable oil

● 500g pork fillet,

● Rice, cooked according

£1.72 PER

SERVING

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O D P S ’ U T D E !

L Hazelnut & chocolate meringue cake, p32

Introducing your favourite desserts made with reduced-fat ingredients.

Go on, tuck in…

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Hazelnut & chocolate meringue cake

A tower of choc-swirled, nutty meringue layered with luscious light mascarpone and drizzled with rich, dark chocolate MAKES 12 SERVINGS READY IN 1 HR 30 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 66p ● 500g light mascarpone

cheese

● 200g Asda Fat Free

Greek Yogurt

● 100g dark chocolate,

melted, plus extra for the chocolate curls ● 100g fresh raspberries ● Mint leaves, to decorate ● 100g toasted hazelnuts ● 375g caster sugar ● 7 large egg whites

(save the yolks to use in another recipe) ● 1tsp cornflour ● ½tsp white wine vinegar

1 Preheat the oven to 150C/130C Fan/Gas 2. Use a pencil to draw 3 circles on 3 separate pieces of baking paper: 20cm, 18cm and 16cm in diameter. Arrange each piece of paper, pencil-side down, on 2 or 3 baking trays.

2 In a processor, whizz the

Passion fruit jelly cheesecake

Tart passion fruit and zesty lime cut through the richness of the creamy filling and biscuit base MAKES 14 SERVINGS READY IN 35 MINS, PLUS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING 55p ● 300g McVitie’s

Digestives Lights ● 100g low-fat spread, melted ● 6 sheets gelatine ● 3 passion fruit, halved, seeds and pulp scooped out ● 1tbsp golden caster sugar ● Juice and zest 1 lime ● 800g Asda Light 50% Less Fat Original Soft Cheese ● 200g Asda Fat Free Greek Yogurt 32 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

● 1tsp vanilla extract ● 100g icing sugar, sifted

1 Grease a 20cm round springform tin and line with baking paper.

2 In a processor, whizz the biscuits to crumbs.

Put in a bowl and mix in the melted spread. Transfer to the tin and press evenly into the base and sides.

Leave to chill.

3 Put 2 sheets of the gelatine in a bowl of cold water. Soak for

hazelnuts with 15g of the sugar until roughly broken down, but not too much as they will become oily.

3 Put the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl and beat with an electric whisk until thickened and stiff peaks form. Keep whisking on a high speed and add the rest of the sugar, 1tbsp at a time, until the peaks look glossy. Whisk in the cornflour and vinegar, then gently fold through ½ the hazelnuts.

4 Divide the meringue mixture between the 3 circles, spreading evenly inside the outlines. Add 60g of the cooled melted chocolate; drizzle evenly over the meringues, then swirl through to marble.

5 Bake the meringues for 1 hr or until cooked; to test,

try to peel off the baking paper – it should come away from the meringue easily. Turn off the heat and leave to cool in the oven.

6 To make the filling, whip the mascarpone until thick and creamy. Add the yogurt and whip again.

7 Layer each meringue with generous amounts of the mascarpone mixture, then stack, with the largest meringue on the bottom and the smallest on top.

Drizzle with the remaining melted chocolate, then decorate with a sprinkling of chocolate curls, the raspberries, mint sprigs and remaining hazelnuts.

10 mins then squeeze out the water.

4 Put the passion fruit pulp and seeds, caster sugar and 4-5tbsp cold water in a small pan.

Simmer for 3 mins, stirring.

Take off the heat, add the gelatine, stir to combine, then stir in the lime juice.

Leave to cool.

5 In another bowl, soak the remaining gelatine in cold water for 10 mins.

6 Meanwhile, beat the soft cheese, then stir in the yogurt, vanilla and icing sugar until smooth.

7 Squeeze the water from the gelatine and put into a small pan over a low heat along with a splash

of water. Melt the gelatine, stirring, then leave to cool slightly. Stir in a spoonful of the soft cheese mixture then fold the gelatine mixture into the rest of the soft cheese.

8 Transfer to the tin, smooth over and chill for 1 hr or until slightly set. Pour over the passion fruit jelly and chill for at least 4 hrs, preferably overnight, to allow to set completely.

9 Sprinkle with the lime zest to serve.

Energy

Each 138g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

20%

29%

3%

1,634kJ 20.3g 10.4g 40.0g 0.15g 391kcal Med High High Low

52%

44%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 1,184kJ/283kcal

Energy

Each 113g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Med

1,054kJ 12.4g 252kcal Med

13%

18%

5.5g 14.7g 0.57g

28%

Med

16%

10%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 933kJ/223kcal

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Passion fruit jelly cheesecake

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FOOD Tiramisu u

Based on an Italian classic, these individual desserts have plenty of flavour but without as much fat MAKES 6 SERVINGS READY IN 20 MINS, PLUS CHILLING PRICE PER SERVING 81p ● 3tsp instant coffee ● 300ml Asda 50% Less

Fat Crème Fraîche

● 250g Asda Fat Free

broken in half

● 15g cocoa powder ● 50g dark chocolate,

shaved into curls

cocoa powder, another layer of crème fraîche and the rest of the sponge.

Finish with the remaining crème fraîche, dust with the remaining cocoa and top with the chocolate curls.

4 Chill for at least 20 mins before serving.

Energy

Each 151g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,346kJ 11.5g 322kcal Med

16%

16%

7.1g

31.7g 0.15g

36%

35%

High

3%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 891kJ/213kcal

Photographs: Clare Winfield. Styling: Julie Patmore. Food styling: Vicki Smallwood

Quark ● 50g icing sugar, sifted ● 50g Asda Fat Free Greek Yogurt

● 2tsp vanilla extract ● 2tbsp coffee liqueur ● 24 sponge fingers,

1 Stir the instant coffee into 100ml boiling water, then set aside to cool.

2 In a large bowl, whip together the crème fraîche, quark and icing sugar until creamy. Fold in the yogurt, vanilla and coffee liqueur.

3 Briefly dip the sponge fingers in the instant coffee.

Divide ½ the sponge fingers between 6 glasses. Add a layer of the crème fraîche mixture, then most of the

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FOOD FEED

4 £4 FOR

B E A AT T THE BUDGET

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

*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 EATS SMART ON A BUDGET Insta-chef Mimi Harrison (@beatthebudget) shares her top tips for choosing and using your ingredients MAX THE VEG ‘Help to ramp up nutrient levels while cutting calories in a dish by substituting simple carbs, such as pasta and bread, with veg. This will help towards your 5-a-day and the fibre will help you stay fuller for longer, too.’

REDUCING SUGAR ‘Avoid the hidden sugar that’s in some ready-made foods by making your own versions of pasta sauces using tinned tomatoes.

This way, you know exactly what’s in your meal!’

‘HEALTHY’ OILS ‘Be savvy when it comes to your choice of cooking oil. For instance, rapeseed oil contains good levels of omega-3 fatty acids that may help to maintain heart health. Plus, it’s a great kitchen all-rounder.’

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56p PER

SERVING

FOO OD Aubergine katsu curry

Crispy breadcrumbed auberrgine slices topped with a smooth Japanese-style curry sauce SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR 10 MINS

● 1 onion, roughly chopped ● 1 large carrot, roughly chopped ● 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped ● 1½tbsp curry powder ● 2 aubergines ● 1 egg, beaten ● 250g long-grain rice ● 2 spring onions, sliced

STORE CUPBOARD ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1tbsp plain flour ● 1 reduced-salt vegetable stock cube, made up to 700ml ● 1tbsp clear honey ● 1½tbsp soy sauce ● 100g breadcrumbs

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a large baking tray (or 2 smaller trays) with foil.

2 For the katsu sauce, sweat the onion and carrot in a pan with 1tbsp of the rapeseed oil on a low heat for 6 mins until the onions are translucent.

3 Add the garlic, curry powder and ½ of the flour with a splash of the stock.

Cook gently for 1 min before gradually stirring in the rest of the stock, the honey and soy. Simmer for 20 mins.

4 Meanwhile, slice the aubergines lengthwise into 6 slices each. Press into the remaining flour, then coat in the egg and finally the breadcrumbs.

5 Arrange on the baking tray and drizzle with the remaining oil. Cook in the oven for 15 mins, turning the slices over halfway through.

6 Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the packet instructions.

7 Blend the katsu sauce until smooth.

Serve the aubergine topped with the katsu sauce and spring onions, with the rice, extra sauce and onions on the side.

Energy

Each 632g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

High

2,089kJ 9.5g 499kcal Low

25%

14%

1.3g

13.9g 2.21g

7%

15%

Low

37%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 331kJ/79kcal

80p PER

SERVING

Loaded vegetable lasagne

This veggie, gluten-free version off the comfort-food pasta favourite packs in plenty of mushrooms and aubergine SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR 20 MINS ● 1 onion, finely chopped ● 250g mushrooms, finely

chopped

● 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped ● 400g tin chopped tomatoes ● 40g unsalted butter ● 500ml semi-skimmed milk ● 5 Free From Lasagne Sheets ● 1 aubergine, thinly sliced ● 125g mozzarella, torn

STORE CUPBOARD ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1tsp dried mixed herbs ● 40g Asda Free From Gluten Free Plain Flour ● 1tbsp tomato purée

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

2 Cook the onion and mushrooms in the rapeseed oil for 8 mins until the onion is translucent and the moisture from the mushrooms has evaporated.

3 Add the garlic and mixed herbs, then gently fry for 1-2 mins before adding the tomatoes, tomato purée and 75ml cold water. Stir, reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for 10-12 mins.

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4 Meanwhile, in a separate pan, melt the butter on a medium heat, then whisk in the flour until smooth.

Slowly whisk the milk into the paste, gently turning up the heat until the white sauce has thickened. Season generously with black pepper.

5 To assemble the lasagne, spread ½ of the tomato sauce over the bottom of a rectangular ovenproof dish about 16cm x 20cm. Top with a layer of aubergine slices, then ½ of the white sauce and 2 whole and 1 half lasagne sheets to fit the dish.

6 Repeat with the rest of the tomato sauce and the sliced aubergine, then finish with the remaining lasagne sheets and white sauce. Top with the torn mozzarella.

7 Cook in the oven for 45-50 mins until the mozzarella is golden-brown.

Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to serve.

Energy

Each 531g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

22%

30%

11%

1,844kJ 20.7g 11.2g 14.3g 0.64g 441kcal Med High Low Low

56%

16%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 347kJ/83kcal

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94p

£1

PER

SERVING

PER

SERVING

Spanish-style chicken traybake

A super-easy dish off roasted chicken in a zingy tomato and olive sauce, with tasty parsley rice SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR 55 MINS ● 1.1kg Butcher’s Selection British

Chicken Thighs

● 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes ● 150g black olives ● 1 lemon, ½ juiced, ½ cut

into wedges

● 200g long-grain rice ● Bunch parsley, finely chopped

Baked courgette halves are topped with a flavour-packed, herby combo of turkey mince, tomatoes and melted mozzarella SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR ● 400g Butcher’s Selection

British Pork Lean Mince (typically less than 5% fat) ● 3 courgettes ● 400g tin chopped tomatoes ● 90g torn mozzarella, excess moisture squeezed out ● Basil leaves, to serve (optional) STORE CUPBOARD ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● ½tbsp dried mixed herbs ● 1tbsp tomato purée ● 1tsp clear honey 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

2 Heat the rapeseed oil in a large frying pan on a high setting. Add the mince, roughly mashing with a spatula to distribute evenly across the pan. Cook for 5 mins until browned, stirring occasionally and continuing 40 | ASDAGOODLIVING.CO.UK

to break up the mince as it cooks.

3 Meanwhile, slice the courgettes in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Put the seeds in a blender with the tomatoes and whizz to a smooth sauce.

4 Add the mixed herbs and tomato purée to the mince and fry for 1 min before pouring in the blended tomato sauce and honey. Simmer for 15 mins.

5 FIll the courgette halves with the turkey mixture. Tear the mozzarella into small pieces and arrange on top of the courgette. Cook in the oven for 20-25 mins until the cheese is golden.

Sprinkle with black pepper and garnish with basil leaves, if using.

Energy

Each 352g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,193kJ 15.5g 285kcal Med

14%

22%

7.0g 35%

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

2 Mix the oil and tomato purée in a bowl. Add the chicken and stir to coat.

3 Put the chicken in a large roasting tin in a single layer and cover with the tomatoes and olives. Squeeze over the lemon juice and season with pepper. Roast for 45 mins.

4 Make sure the chicken skins aren’t covered in sauce, to allow them to crisp up. Cook for another 30 mins until the chicken is cooked through.

5 After 15 mins, cook the rice according to the pack instructions, stirring in ½ of the parsley at the start.

6 Divide the chicken and sauce between plates and top with the rest of the parsley and a grind of pepper.

Serve with the rice and lemon wedges.

Energy

7.7g 0.42g Low

9%

7%

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

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 449g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,296kJ 17.5g 310kcal Med

16%

25%

Salt

3.6g

8.1g

1.26g

18%

9%

21%

Low

Low

Low

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 289kJ/69kcal

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Sweet potato & spicy bean quesadillas, p45

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FOOD SHOPPING LIST FRESH FRUIT & VEG ● 1 loose pomegranate ● 25g pack Grower’s Selection Coriander ● 250g pack Farm Stores Cherry Tomatoes ● 1kg pack Grower’s Selection Brown Onions ● 60g pack Grower’s Selection Red Chillies ● 1 pack Grower’s Selection Broccoli ● 200g pack Grower’s Selection Pak Choi ● 1 loose lime ● 1 loose bulb garlic ● 1 loose lemon ● 1 pack Grower’s Selection Growing Basil ● 500g Farm Stores Sweet Potatoes ● 1 loose leek ● 180g pack Asda Mild Baby Spinach CHILLED ● 1.1kg pack Butcher’s Selection British Chicken Thighs ● 170g sachet Asda Soy & Garlic Stir-Fry Sauce ● 340g pack Butcher’s Selection 12 British Pork Chipolata Sausages ● 500g pack Asda Gnocchi ● 300ml tub Asda 50% Less Fat Créme Fraîche ● 200g pack Asda Grated 50% Less Fat Mature Cheese FROZEN ● 600g pack Frozen for Freshness Sliced Mixed Peppers ● 500g pack Frozen for Freshness Stir-Fry Veg Mix ● 200g pack Smart Price Cooked & Peeled Prawns JARS, PACKETS & TINS ● 2 x 250g pouches Asda Basmati Micro Rice ● 80g pack Asda Grated Hard Cheese ● 300g Amoy Straight to Wok Udon Thick Noodles ● 500g Asda Tagliatelle ● 395g tin Asda Taco Mixed Beans in a Spicy Tomato Sauce ● 8-pack Asda White & Wheat Wraps ● 300g tin Asda Mushy Peas

STORE CUPBOARD ● Rapeseed oil ● Black pepper ● Balsamic vinegar ● Reduced-salt chicken stock cubes ● Unsalted butter

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ONE-PAN WONDER ‘A cook-all-together, traybake-style dish is a classic, easy midweek family meal solution! Budget-friendly chicken thighs are ideal for this as the tasty juices that are released while they roast add a comforting richness to the other ingredients.’

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Chicken pilaf traybake

This simple, all-in-one rice dish h has a delicious lemony zing and tasty pomegranate crunch SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR ● 700g Butcher’s Selection

British Chicken Thighs ● 2tsp rapeseed oil ● 1 large onion, sliced ● 1 clove garlic, sliced ● 2 x 250g pouches Asda Micro Basmati Rice ● 1 lemon, ½ juiced and zested, ½ cut into wedges to serve ● 1 pomegranate, seeds only ● 10g coriander, torn

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

2 Put the chicken thighs in an ovenproof dish, rub over 1tsp of the oil and season with black pepper.

Cook in the oven for 30 mins until the chicken skin is turning crisp and golden.

3 Put the onion and garlic in a bowl and mix with the remaining oil.

4 Remove the dish from

the oven and stir in the onion mixture. Return to the oven for 10 mins.

5 Tip the rice into the dish with the lemon juice and 200ml water, and stir together. Return to the oven for 15 mins until the chicken is cooked through.

6 Sprinkle over the zest and pomegranate seeds, then serve with the lemon wedges and coriander.

Energy

Each 381g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,801kJ 13.3g 431kcal Med

22%

19%

4.2g

4.6g 0.50g

21%

5%

Low

8%

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

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Sausage & leek gnocchi

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Hearty potato gnocchi and sausages in a creamy, cheesy sauce equals a weeknight family favourite SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS

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● 1tsp rapeseed oil ● 8 Butcher’s Selection

WEDNESDAY Peperonata tagliatelle

Sweet pan-fried peppers are teamed with earthy spinach in this delicious veg-packed pasta dish SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS ● 1tsp rapeseed oil ● 400g frozen sliced

mixed peppers, thawed ● 1 large onion, sliced ● 2 cloves garlic, chopped ● 3tbsp balsamic vinegar ● 75g cherry tomatoes, halved ● 180g Asda Mild Baby Spinach ● 300g Asda Tagliatelle ● 40g Asda Grated Hard Cheese ● 10g basil, chopped 1 Heat the oil in a frying pan, then add the mixed peppers and sliced onion.

Cover and cook on a medium-low heat for 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally, until softened.

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for 2 mins. Splash in the balsamic vinegar and sizzle for 1 min.

3 Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach and cook together, stirring, for 2 mins until the spinach has wilted.

4 Meanwhile, cook the tagliatelle in a separate pan according to the packet instructions. Drain, reserving a cup of the pasta water.

5 Add the tagliatelle to the frying pan with the pepper mixture, slowly adding enough pasta water to loosen the sauce. Cook for 3 mins until warmed through, adding extra water if needed. Stir through 30g of the grated hard cheese.

6 Serve topped with the remaining 10g grated hard cheese, the basil and a sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper.

Energy

2 of your 5-a-day

Each 500g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,695kJ 5.5g 405kcal Low

20%

8%

2.0g 14.0g 0.20g 10%

Low

16%

3%

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

Chipolata British Pork Sausages, quartered ● 1 leek, sliced ● 3 cloves garlic ● 30ml Asda 50% Less Fat Crème Fraîche ● 1 reduced-salt chicken stock cube made up to 400ml ● 500g Asda Gnocchi ● 15g Asda Grated Hard Cheese ● 175g cherry tomatoes ● 5g basil leaves, to serve 1 Heat the oil in a large frying pan on a medium

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heat. Add the sausages and cook for 10 mins until starting to crisp up.

Remove from the pan, put in a bowl and set aside.

2 In the same pan, add the leek and cook for 5-10 mins on a low-medium heat until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 2 mins.

3 Pour in the crème fraîche then the stock and stir until combined and starting to bubble. Add the sausages and stir through.

4 Add the gnocchi and cook for 5 mins until bubbling. Stir in 10g of the cheese and the tomatoes and cook for 1 min.

5 To serve, sprinkle with the remaining 5g grated cheese, some freshly ground black pepper and the basil leaves.

Energy

Each 392g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,689kJ 16.9g 404kcal Med

20%

24%

Salt

8.6g

3.1g

1.84g

43%

3%

31%

High

Low

High

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

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Using wraps that contain wholemeal flour and filling with mixed beans introduc ces more fibre, which helps to maiinttaiin a heallthy gut

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Stir-fried ‘drunken’ prawn noodles

Juicy prawns and a ready-prepped mix of classic stir-fry veg get a zip of red chilli SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS ● 1tsp rapeseed oil ● 1 small onion, sliced ● 1 red chilli, chopped,

plus extra slices to serve ● 1 head broccoli, broken into florets and quartered ● 300g Frozen for Freshness Stir-Fry Vegetable Mix ● 150g frozen cooked and peeled prawns ● 300g Amoy Straight to Wok Udon Thick Noodles ● 1 head pak choi, quartered ● 170g sachet Asda Soy & Garlic Stir-Fry Sauce ● 1 lime, ½ juiced and ½ cut into wedges to serve

1 Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, add the onion and fry until turning translucent. Add the chopped red chilli and cook for 1 min.

2 Blanch the broccoli in boiling water in a separate pan for 3 mins. Add to the wok and cook for a further 3 mins until becoming tender.

3 Add the frozen stir-fry vegetable mix and cook, stirring, for 5 mins.

4 Stir in the prawns and cook for 3 mins until warmed through.

5 Add the noodles, pak choi and the stir-fry sauce.

Cook, stirring, for 5 mins, adding a splash of water to loosen.

6 Squeeze over the lime juice, sprinkle over the sliced red chilli and serve with the lime wedges.

Energy

2 of your 5-a-day

Each 374g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

1,080kJ 4.5g 258kcal Low

13%

6%

0.7g 12.0g 1.50g 4%

Low

13%

25%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 289kJ/69kcal

Sweet potato & spicy bean quesadillas

These tasty wraps, bursting with a spicy, cheesy bean filling, are bound to be a hit SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS ● 500g sweet potatoes,

peeled and cut into chunks ● 1tsp rapeseed oil ● 1 large onion, sliced ● 1 clove garlic, crushed ● 10g unsalted butter ● 4 Asda White & Wheat Wraps ● 395g tin Asda Taco Mixed Beans in a Spicy Tomato Sauce ● 50g Asda Grated 50% Less Fat Mature Cheese ● 10g coriander, torn ● 300g tin mushy peas, heated, to serve

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1 Boil the sweet potatoes in a pan of water for 10 mins or until tender. Drain.

2 Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan. Add the onion and cook for 5 mins until starting to soften.

Add the crushed garlic and cook for 3 mins. Remove from the heat.

3 Mash the potatoes with the butter. Add to the onion mixture and fry for 5 mins until starting to go golden.

4 Put 1 of the wraps in a frying pan and spread over ½ of the potato mixture, ½ of the beans and ½ of the cheese.

Flatten out evenly. Put another wrap on top and press down lightly.

5 Cook for 5 mins until crisping up and turning golden on the bottom, then flip over and cook for another 5 mins. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

6 Repeat with the remaining wraps, spicy potato, beans and cheese.

7 Slice each quesadilla into quarters, sprinkle with the coriander and serve with the mushy peas on the side.

Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 430g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

2,141kJ 9.5g 512kcal Low

26%

14%

4.3g 15.9g 1.76g 22%

Low

18%

29%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 498kJ/119kcal

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says registered nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Find more tasty fish recipes at ASDA.GL/ seafish

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ring the taste of goodness to meals with our delicately flavoured, lean fish fillets.

Caught responsibly in pristine Norwegian waters, they are a good source of protein – and a wonderfully versatile choice!

Smoked cod kedgeree

Succulent, smoky fish fillets with aromatic curry rice SERVES 4 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.40 1 Put 230g pack Asda Line Caught 2 Smoked Cod 46 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

Fillets in a deep-sided frying pan and cover with 300ml cold water or semi-skimmed milk. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 mins until cooked through.

Drain the fish, discarding the liquid; set aside to cool.

2 Heat 1tbsp rapeseed oil in a large pan and add 250g Frozen for Freshness Vegetable Base Mix and cook for 5-6 mins until beginning to colour. Stir in 2tbsp mild curry powder and cook for 1 min.

3 Stir in 2 x 250g packs Asda Golden Veg Micro Rice and 1 reduced-salt veg stock cube, made up to 300ml, stirring well.

Bring to a simmer then stir in 2 x 160g packs Asda Steam Bags Carrots, Peas & Sweetcorn. Cook for 10 mins, stirring regularly.

4 Boil 2 eggs (optional) for 7 mins, if using, then drain and rinse under cold water.

Peel and slice in half.

5 Break the cod into chunks.

Gently stir into the rice and season with pepper.

6 Divide the kedgeree between 4 bowls and top each with half an egg, if using. Serve immediately.

Energy

2 of your 5-a-day

Each 449g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

1,710kJ 9.4g 409kcal Low

20%

13%

Salt

1.8g

7.2g

1.57g

9%

8%

26%

Low

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

Asda Line Caught 2 Smoked Cod Fillets (230g)

Asda Line Caught 2 Haddock Fillets (240g)

Asda Line Caught 2 Cod Fillets, was £3.19, now £3 (260g; £11.54/kg)

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Our low-fat, sustainably sourced fish fillets are perfect for fresh meal ideas

FOOD FROM LOWER-CAL MIDWEEK MEALS TO VEGAN FAMILY FAVES, OUR EASY RECIPES ARE HERE FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS

Maake k it… itt UNDER 250 CALS Prawn tacos with pineapple salsa

Fresh-flavoured wraps with juicy king prawns and a zingy, zesty pineapple and chilli salsa SERVES 4 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.64 ● 100g Asda Pineapple

Fingers, chopped, ● ½ mild red chilli, finely chopped ● 15g coriander, chopped ● Zest and juice ½ lime, plus extra wedges to serve ● 1 small red onion, finely chopped ● ½tbsp rapeseed oil ● 200g frozen Asda King Prawns Raw & Peeled, thawed ● 1tbsp fajita seasoning ● ½tbsp Asda Chipotle Paste ● 75g Asda Cool Tomato Salsa ● 4 Asda White Mini Wraps ● ½ large ripe avocado, peeled, flesh removed and mashed ● 1 small carrot, cut into fine matchsticks ● 150g red cabbage, finely shredded ● 2tbsp Asda 50% Less Fat Fresh Soured Cream 1 For the salsa, put the pineapple, red chilli, coriander, lime zest and ½ the chopped onion in a bowl. Pour over the lime

juice and stir until well combined. Set aside.

2 Heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the remaining onion and cook for 5 mins until soft but not coloured.

3 Add the prawns and fajita seasoning and cook for a further 2 mins. Stir in the chipotle paste and salsa.

Bring to the boil and reduce the heat. Allow to bubble for 4 mins until reduced slightly and the prawns are cooked through.

4 Warm the tortillas according to the pack instructions, then lay out on a work surface.

5 Divide the mashed avocado between the tortillas. Divide the carrot and red cabbage among the tortillas; top with the prawns, a spoonful of the pineapple salsa and a drizzle of sour cream.

6 Scatter over the remaining coriander and fold in half. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 235g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

1,042kJ 8.2g 249kcal Med

12%

12%

2.1g

9.2g 1.27g

11%

10%

Low

21%

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

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Maake k it… itt GLUTEN-FREE Herby chicken with sweet potato ‘fries’ ‘fries s’

Buttery chicken is irresistible with crispy baked d ‘fries’ and minty, creamy mushy peas SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 92p ● 1 clove garlic, chopped ● 1tbsp finely chopped

parsley

● 1tbsp thyme leaves ● Zest 1 lemon, plus

wedges to serve

● 50g unsalted butter,

softened

● 4 Extra Special British

Corn-Fed Norfolk Free Range Chicken Legs ● 4 sweet potatoes, cut into 1cm fries ● 1tbsp finely chopped rosemary ● 2tbsp cornflour ● 2tsp garlic powder ● 2tbsp rapeseed oil ● 400g frozen peas ● 1tbsp Asda Mint Jelly ● 3tbsp reduced-fat crème fraîche ● Asda Garlic Mayonnaise, to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

2 In a bowl, mix the garlic, parsley, thyme, zest and butter, then season with pepper. Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken legs with your fingers and push some butter underneath.

Rub the remaining butter over the chicken pieces.

Roast on a baking tray for 40 mins until golden and cooked through.

3 Meanwhile, line a baking tray with baking paper.

Put the sweet potato, rosemary, cornflour, garlic powder and oil in a bowl.

Toss to combine. Tip onto the lined baking tray in a single layer. Bake for 40 mins, turning once, until golden and crisp.

4 Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the peas for 4 mins or until tender.

Drain and return to the pan.

Add the mint jelly and crème fraîche; crush with a masher or handheld blender.

5 Drizzle any buttery herbs from the chicken baking tray over the chicken legs then serve with the ‘fries’, peas and garlic mayo on the side.

Energy

Each 454g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

35%

51%

13%

2,906kJ 35.9g 13.2g 15.4g 0.77g 695kcal High High Low Low

66%

17%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 640kJ/153kcal

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FOOD

Maake k it… itt VEGAN

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Vegan baked veggie fusilli fusillli

This cook-it-all-togther pasta dish h is packed with veg and topped with a tasty cheese alternative SERVES 4 READY IN 50 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.95 ● 300g Asda Fusilli ● 2tbsp olive oil, plus

extra for drizzling ● 1 large red onion, finely sliced ● 250g Frozen for Freshness Butternut Squash Chunks ● 1 roasted pepper (from a jar), sliced ● 75g Extra Special Whole Kalamata Olives, pitted and roughly chopped

● 430g jar Extra Special

Garlic & Herb Passata

● ½tsp chilli flakes ● ½ reduced-salt

vegetable stock cube, made up to 400ml ● 150g Grower’s Selection Vine Ripened Cherry Tomatoes ● 2 x 160g packs Extra Special Tenderstem Broccoli

● 120g vegan cheese

alternative of choice ● 25g dill, stems removed, leaves roughly chopped 1 Preheat the ove en to 200C/18 80C Fan/Gas 6.

2 Cookk the pasta according to the e pack instructions for 10 mins, then drain.

3 Heat the oil in a large ovenproo of dish over a medium he eat, add the onions and d fry for 4 mins until soft bu ut not coloured.

4 Tip in the co ooked pasta then stir in the butterrnut squash, roasted pepper, olives, pasta sauce, chilli

flakes and stock. Bring the mixture to the boil and set the cherry tomato vines on top. Cover and bake in the oven for 25 mins.

5 Remove from the oven n, stir in most of the dill then return to the oven for a further 5 mins.

6 To serve, crumble over the cheese alternative, scatter over the rest of the dill and drizzle over a little extra olive oil.

Energy

Each 598g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

High

2,327kJ 19.1g 556kcal Med

28%

27%

9.6g 16.1g 1.97g

48%

Low

18%

33%

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

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This month:

Risisot sottttot

MEAL MATHS Pick one option from each column to add up to your ideal dish

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GRAIN

A rich and creamy risotto of rice cooked in stock is a wonderfully comforting and delicious dish that’s super-versatile and easy to put together. To make creating your own version even simpler, we’ve highlighted the five

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MAIN PROTEIN

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categories of ingredients that go to make a delicious risotto, so you can tailor the dish to your taste.

Just choose one ingredient from each column then follow our basic recipe (details opposite) for a perfect comfort-food favourite.

VEG COMBO

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CHEESE

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TOPPING

Start with a base of starchy rice or other grain to give classic creaminess.

Choose a cooked meat or tofu chunks to be the star of your dish.

Throw in veg for flavour and vibrant colour, plus help towards your 5-a-day.

Add richness with crumbled or grated cheese – or a vegan alternative.

Finish by sprinkling with a flavour-packed topping to serve.

Risotto rice

Grilled chicken breast

Spinach & mushrooms

Ricotta

Pesto

Paella rice

Pulled ham

Fennel & kale

Blue cheese

Fried onions

Pearl barley

Chorizo

Peas & butternut squash

Parmesan

Crispy fried sage

Basmati & wild rice

Tofu

Tenderstem broccoli & sweet potato

Free From Cheddar alternative

Toasted nuts

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Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. *Based on the estimated cost for a four-person serving.

Price per serving of £1.14 is for pearl barley, tofu, fennel & kale, ricotta and crispy sage combination

FOOD OUR RISOTTO COMBOS START FROM

£1.14 PER SERVING*

Steps to success

● Arborio is a classic rice type for risottos, but any medium- or short-grain varieties, such as sushi or paella rice, will work. ● Don’t wash the rice or grains beforehand, as this will lose the starch

that give a risotto its signature creaminess. ● Use a large pan so you get an even spreading of rice and other ingredients. ● Choose a tasty stock to add full-on flavour.

Add in ladlefuls and keep stirring until the stock is absorbed, so the rice cooks evenly.

For our basic risotto recipe, go to ASDA.GL/ basicrisotto

Risotto rice + grilled chicken breast + spinach & mushrooms + ricotta + pesto = a creamy risotto

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FOOD

Sup u pper on a shoestring ng Feeling the pinch before payday? This easy and d ada aptable dish saves the day – and costs just pennies to ma ake

Pastta faaggi oolli

58p

Photograph: Vinny Whiteman. Styling: Hannah Wilkinson. Food styling: Lorna Brash

For the first in this new series, our food editor Gregor McMaster talks us through Pasta fagioli – his go-to meal to make on a budget…

‘I learned how to make this when I worked in an Italian restaurant during my uni days. It’s a brilliantly adaptable dish – feel free to substitute in leftovers or veg that need to be used up.

It’s tasty, comforting and super-affordable!’

SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS

1 Fry 1 onion, chopped, in 2tbsp olive oil.

2 Add 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped.

Cook for 5 mins, adding 3 cloves garlic, chopped, for the last 1 min.

3 Make up 1 reduced-salt vegetable stock cube with 700ml water. Add to the pan with 2tbsp tomato purée, a 400g tin tomatoes, broken up if whole, and a 400g tin mixed beans in water, drained and rinsed. Stir to combine.

4 Add 1tsp dried mixed

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herbs and 150g dried macaroni, plus 3 leaves Savoy cabbage (optional), trimmed and sliced. Simmer, covered, for 25 mins, stirring occasionally, adding a splash of water if needed.

5 To serve, sprinkle with 25g grated Parmesan or other cheese, such as Cheddar, garnish with basil leaves (optional) and season with black pepper.

Energy

3 of your 5-a-day

Each 473g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,405kJ 9.0g 336kcal Low

17%

13%

2.4g

9.9g 1.04g

12%

11%

Low

17%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 297kJ/71kcal

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waste not, want it…

Left it a little too late to use your loaf? Don’t bin it just yet. There are so many tasty things you can do with bread that’s (just) past its best

1

Create the perfect winter panzanella

For an earthy, nutty twist on the classic Tuscan-style salad of croutons, onions and tomatoes, add roasted butternut squash, beetroot, hazelnuts and goat’s cheese.

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FOOD get ahead with bread

Step away from the bin

Our savvy shopping and storage hints can help keep bread fresher for longer

What else can you do to rescue slightly dry (but not mouldy*) loaves and rolls? Try our tasty tips…

 Choose bread carefully

– baguettes are tastiest eaten on the same day, but sourdough loaves may last you a week or more.  Cover bread or store in an airtight container to help keep it fresher for longer.  Loaf still fresh but more bread than you’ll eat before the use-by date? Freeze the excess in slices, then take out as many as you need at a time. Bread will keep for up to 6 months in a freezer.

3

Make a cool dessert

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Chill out by churning up a rich ice cream.

Toasty caramelised breadcrumbs add flavour and texture, while tart raspberry ripples cut through the creamy sweetness.

2

Add texture to a treacle & pecan tart

Leftover sourdough blitzed into crumbs soaks up the syrup, giving the filling a lovely fluffy texture that complements the crunchy pecans.

SPRINKLE a dry loaf with water then heat briefly in a warm oven – this should help to bring it back to life.

TOAST slightly dry sliced bread to help revive it, then spread with fave toppings.

Or add fillings and fry or grill for a toasted sarnie.

CREATE CROUTONS for soups and salads. Cut into cubes, drizzle with oil and bake until golden. Bread that has an open, bubbly texture, such as sourdough or ciabatta, is ideal, as it gives a lovely crispy result.

SAUCE UP SUNDAY LUNCH with creamy, oniony bread sauce – just the job for excess plain white bread.

Perfect with roast chicken.

WHIZZ INTO CRUMBS and use to top bakes, coat fish or chicken, or add to a meatball or stuffing mixture.

This is a great way to use up a flavoured or herb bread, such as focaccia, as it adds an extra zing to a dish.

USE THE CRUSTS, TOO by toasting the end crusts of a loaf and dipping into soup for a hearty lunch. Seeded or granary breads are best for extra malty flavour.

WHIP UP A DESSERT using sliced white bread, brioche or even sweet croissants to create a comforting, custardy bread and butter pudding.

Find all these recipes at ASDA.GL/leftoverbread *Check bread that has been open for three or more days, and discard if it shows any signs of mould. Do not eat bread that has gone past its use-by date

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NEW

TRIPLE TESTED TEATIME

T TURKEY URKEY M EATBALLS MEATBALLS

The family fave gets a healthier makeover, using lean turkey mince rather than traditional red meat. But what will our young testers think?

‘Mea t b al

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ato sauce!’ m o t s u o ci i l e ad

‘Finding a tasty, nutritious dinner that everyone will eat can be a challenge,’ says food editor Gregor.

‘The key is to look for meals that are easy to make, appeal to kids and grown-ups, and introduce a bit of fun, too. Triple Tested Teatime is designed to help you do just that!’

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Put the turkey mince, spring onions, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, breadcrumbs and half the parsley in a bowl.

Mix together with your hands.

Divide into 16 pieces and roll each one into a ball. Cover and chill until ready to cook.

Heat the oil in a nonstick pan and fry the meatballs until browned. Mix the tomato purée with 200ml boiling water. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and pour over the meatballs. Simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti for 10-12 mins until tender. Drain, reserving 3tbsp of the cooking water.

Add this to the pan with the tomatoes and meatballs. Serve the meatballs over the pasta, sprinkled with the remaining parsley and seasoned with freshly ground black pepper.

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Sanaya says: I enjoyed chopping the ingredients and mixing them with the mince to make the meatballs. Dad helped me to stir the sauce, but I got to do most of the work. The finished dish was delicious – I even liked the wholewheat spaghetti!

Mum Jisha says: In the week, we tend to eat quick-a and-e easy meals, such as spaghetti Bolognaise, and save more complicated Indian dishes for the weekend – so it was nice to try a new variation. It’s great to add this to our repertoire.

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Gabriel says: The tomatoes and herbs gave this a great taste. Cooking it all in one e pan made itt easy, too. I wasn’t keen on the wholewheat spaghetti, so my mum made me my usual white version, but otherwise I loved this!

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Penelope says: I was really excitted about cooking this and kept telling eve eryone all day that I was making tea tonight. Mummy helped me with the chopping, but once e all the ingredients were in the pan, I did d all the stirring.

The meatballs were really yumm my and I would definitely eat this again.

Mum Rhian says: The parsley an nd sun-dried tomatoes gave this a really love ely flavour that appeals to adults without being g too much for little ones. Penelope and her little brother Toby, two, ate it all up!

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Turkey is high in protein and low in saturated fat, which makes it a healthier choice. Itt contains B vitamins, which are essentia al for helping the body convert nutrie ents into energy’ says registered nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert

Children should always be supervised in the kitchen, especially when using knives and other sharp tools or components.

Remember to wash your hands before and after preparing food, and always after handling raw meat

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From wellbeing and sustainability to savvy spending, our experts offer tips, advice and inspiration for living your best life…

How do you feel?

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Are you feeling anxious? WorryTree, recommended on the NHS Apps Library, uses simple CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) techniques to help you record, challenge and take control of your concerns. Find more info plus a link to download the app free* at nhs.uk/ apps-library/ worrytree

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REASONS TO… SAY YOU’RE

Need to apologise to someone? Do o it! It’ll free you from guilt and help you grow as a person, says coaching psychologist Jessica a Chivers

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IT WILL HELP TO MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER Apologising is good for you as an individual, whether or not it’s accepted. That’s because it’s about you conducting yourself according to your standards and values – and that feels good. You make an apology to align with what feels right for you.

IT REINFORCES RELATIONSHIPS An apology can strengthen a bond because you’re saying the other person is important to you and you want to maintain or even improve the relationship. Revealing something about yourself – for context, not as an excuse – can help, too. You might tell a neighbour, ‘Sorry I yelled when your builder parked across my drive – I’d just had a row with my husband.’

HOW TO APOLOGISE SORT YOUR THOUGHTS Get the incident down on paper, to help you make sense of how you were thinking, what happened, how you reacted, and what to do next. open up A good way to start a conversation is: ‘I’ve been thinking

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IT HELPS YOU U IMPROVE AS A PERSON If you ur words or actions have hurt someo one, saying sorry is a way to reflect on th hat behaviour and change it. If you get siimilar kinds of negative feedback time and agaiin, it may be time to acknowledge that you keep hearing the same complaint and address how you treat people.

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FREES YOU Saying sorry releases you from guilt and shame, both of which are emotions that eat away at you. After you’ve apologised, you can move on. However, if you’ve really hurt someone, you need to show the other person that you’ve really thought about the impact your behaviour had, so be specific about what you are apologising for. a lot about what happened on Thursday…’ or ‘Thursday’s playing on my mind’. Focus on the insights you’ve had. It shows you care. no pressure If apologising via voicemail, email or text, end your message with: ‘If you want to talk, I’m here. I’m not expecting anything, I just wanted you to hear this…’

For more info about Jessica, visit jessicachivers.com

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If the new year sees you determined to get your finances back on track, these three tips may be helpful…

1 Trade in old and unused gadgets

Start your spring clean early by clearing out all those old gadgets, phones and techy bits that so quickly fill up your bedside drawers. Many retailers allow you to trade in old phones and laptops for cash, vouchers or a discount on an upgrade, although how much you’re offered will depend on the age and condition of the device. Amazon will let you trade in old Kindles and tablets, Echo smart speakers and even Fire TV streaming devices in exchange for an Amazon gift card. So before you bin it, see what’s on offer.

2 Consolidate your debts

Credit cards building up? Extended your overdraft again? ‘If you have several monthly repayments for credit cards, overdrafts, store credit or other debts, a consolidation loan could help you organise your finances,’ says Asda Money’s Katie Walley. ‘It helps you manage your existing debts by creating one easier-to-manage payment - and potentially reduces the interest you pay, too.’

For more details, go to money.asda.com/ personal-loans/debt-consolidation-loans

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3 Don’t lose what’s yours!

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I TRIED...

GOING SUGAR FREE January is the perfect time to rethink your relationship with the sweet stuff. Here, health writer Natalie Ticehurst looks at the benefits

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eep down, we all know that we should probably consume less sugar. After all, eating more than 30g daily of the ‘free’ sugars added to food or drinks, or found in such products as honey, syrup or fruit juice, can increase the risk of diabetes, obesity and heart disease*.

Even artificial sweeteners, such as those found in ‘diet’ drinks, can have damaging effects. ‘Unlike sugar, these sweeteners aren’t digested, but they may affect the balance of gut bacteria and

lead to glucose intolerance and obesity**,’ says Dr Louise Wiseman, a medical writer and former GP. Skincare expert Dija Ayodele adds: ‘Sugar has links with inflammation† so, if you’re prone to flare-ups, it may worsen them. Glycation also occurs: sugar attaches itself to collagen in your skin, making it brittle and possibly weakening the skin’s barrier function. Breakage can show up as wrinkles, fine lines or a loss of elasticity.’

Quitting sugar may seem like a no-brainer – but it

can be a tricky habit to break. ‘If you deprive yourself of something, you’ll find you think about it more often††,’ says Dr Louise. ‘Sugar also releases the feel-good hormone dopamine, so as sugar levels drop, we slump and need more to regain the feeling‡. However, once you start to eliminate sugar, cravings should reduce‡‡ as brain receptors regulate and your taste buds adapt§.’ Here’s what happened when Natalie put her theory to the test…

MY SUGAR-FREE FORTNIGHT ‘This will be a doddle, I thought – I don’t really have a sweet tooth. However, as wellness expert Simone Thomas inspects my food diaries, eyebrows are raised at my lattes (my oat milk of choice is sweetened), pasta sauces and salad dressings: all laden with sugar!

‘On day one, I gaze longingly at some biscuits, but settle on a few Medjoul

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dates as a compromise.

Biscuits they’re definitely not, but I get an energy hit.

‘By day three, the urge to stick my head in a bag of pick-and-mix has passed, as have the headaches that are a common withdrawal symptom. Then, work stress

‘By the end of week two, I’m no longer a slave to my cravings’

leaves me feeling flat, and I reach for a diet fizzy drink…

Sadly off-limits! I put the can back in the fridge and sulk.

‘By the end of week two, I’m no longer a slave to cravings, my energy levels are consistent, my jeans are looser, and I sleep better.

Plus, my face is blemish-free.

‘The verdict? I’m aiming to stick to my new sugar-free ways. And what of that frothy latte? I’ve switched to no-added-sugar nut milk.

It’s a small price to pay!’

*Source: nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/how-does-sugar-in-our-diet-affect-our-health/. **Source: The Association Between Artificial Sweeteners and Obesity, 2017. †Source: Effect of Dietary Sugar Intake on Biomarkers of Subclinical Inflammation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Intervention Studies, 2018. ††Source: Dieting and food craving. A descriptive, quasi-prospective study, 2012. ‡Source: Sugar Addiction: From Evolution to Revolution, 2018. ‡‡Source: Frequency of Consuming Foods Predicts Changes in Cravings for those Foods During Weight Loss: The POUNDS Lost Study, 2017. §Source: Reduced Dietary Intake of Simple Sugars Alters Perceived Sweet Taste Intensity but not Perceived Pleasantness, 2015.

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Ditch the sweet stuff!

Wellness expert Simone Thomas shares her top tips for cutting the cravings and crashes.

1 BANISH SUGARY FOODS If you can, clear your home of biscuits, cakes, sweets and other sugary foods.

Don’t forget to check the ingredients and traffic light panels on packets for hidden sugars – products such as sauces, yogurts and even some bread may contain a surprising amount. Get rid of these and temptation will be less likely to strike.

TRY THESE… Got a craving for a cola or a sugary snack? No-added-sugar nibbles or some unsweetened infused sparkling water may help to stop it in its tracks…

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3 DON’T GO HUNGRY Hunger can make us want to reach for sugar-packed snacks, so make sure you always have something healthy to nibble on, such as some vegetable sticks or unsalted nuts. Stay well hydrated, too – it’s easy to mistake thirst for hunger, so keep your water bottle topped up!

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2 START SMALL If the idea of ditching the sweet stuff all in one go fills you with dread, set yourself smaller targets, such as skipping dessert after dinner or saying no to sugar in your latte. Build on your goals a little each day, until you manage a week and then a month of being mostly sugar-free.

After that, you should find it a lot easier.

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THE MINDFUL CONSUMER

we wasted less food during lockdown According to Love Food Hate Waste*, we wasted one third less food than usual during the first Covid lockdown.

Often, it’s as easy as getting into good habits, so try these for starters: Love your leftovers. Check use-by dates on food then eat it in order – and, If there’s anything you won’t use in time, freeze it, if possible.

Let’s keep up the good work!

Ditch single-use produce bags I’m also a big fan of the Asda Reusable Drawstring Fruit and Vegetable Bag, 30p. It’s made from 100% recycled materials, is machine washable, and using it instead of plastic bags for loose fruit and veg helps to support the market for recycled materials and limits the amount of plastic waste thrown away.

Win-win dinners Shopping for tonight’s meal? Visit the marked-down aisle. Buying food approaching its sell-by date is a good way to help the war on waste, as the shop won’t have to throw it out. It’ll still be perfectly fine to eat – and, of course, you’ll pay less, so everyone’s a winner.

Pack yourself a tasty lunch If I know I’ll be out and about for the day, I make my own lunch and pack it in my George Home Eco Friendly Bamboo Lunchbox, £4.50.

It usually costs me less than grabbing lunch on the go, and reduces waste, too. It’s estimated that our habit of buying lunch out generates almost 11 billion items of packaging waste annually, the majority of which isn’t recyclable†. That’s a whopping 276 items per person†, so packing your own lunch can make a difference.

Grow your own Swap packaged herbs for live plants, which look fab on your windowsill, save you money and reduce the amount of plastic in your bin. The herbs in the Grower’s Selection Growing range, which come with a soil plug and paper sleeve, are plastic-free – saving a whopping 45.6 tonnes of plastic a year**.

Follow @sustainable_stephanie for more inspiration on sustainable living and take up the challenge yourself at #SustainableSwapSunday

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TRINA NICOLE ‘Moving your body is a joyful thing and I push myself further if I work out in good activewear – something flexible and breathable that lets me move freely. I love this two-piece set. The top is great to wear under longer-line pieces, but also good on its own when I start to work up a sweat. Smart layering all the way!’

STYLE CHARLIE KNIGHT Zip through, S-XXXXL, £16; joggers, S-XXXL, £14; trainers, 6-12, 2, £18

‘Endorphins from moving my body help keep me sane, even in these crazy times!’

‘I wear the George range when I work out, and also as my downtime armour so I’m ready to move or to chill – or chase my dog if he runs after a squirrel!

All ev ventualities covered… The greatest benefit of move ement for me is to not let your body feel old.

Move every day and your body will thank you for it!’

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All about ATHLEISURE Wondering how to wear this new-season trend? Francesca Menato, acting digital editor at Women’s Health, clues us in …

How would you sum up the athleisure trend?

You know those leggings that are nice enough for the gym and for brunch, but also comfortable enough to spend copious hours watching Netflix in? That’s athleisure. A world of stylish yet comfortable layers.

Athleisure is perfect for 2021 because…

Not that we need one these days, but let’s call athleisure your excuse to wear comfies at any time of day. This is not a time for denim or waistbands without stretch.

That said, descending into pyjamas 24/7 is not good for your mental health, or your reputation on Zoom meettings. Entter athleisure.

What are your favourite key pieces from George?

I haven’t stopped wearing the borg zip through since I got it. It’s the perfect layer to add for additional warmth and it goes with any outfit.

Over a vest top, under a puffer – sorted. I’m also a big fan of the longline, high-neck sports bra. With shorts or high-waisted d leggings, it’s all you need for a home workout.

And finally…

Every time I try to wear ‘proper’ clothes, I regret it. Athleisure has got me through two lockdowns – surely I can’t look back now…

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‘I haven’t stopped wearing this zip through since I got it – it’s the perfect warm layer’ Borg, as before; sculpt-waist leggings, 8-24, £12.50 Recycled polyester crop top, S-XXL, £10

Trousers, S-XL, £14

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3 ways to weaR They might be the ultimate easy-wear fave, but teamed with style solutions from George, joggers are ready to up their game…

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Give versatile joggers an easy style boost by keeping your outfit to a mono colour scheme. Match with a black top and trainers, then add a bucket hat and backpack if you’re going out and about. Sorted!

Pop of colour Ooze comfort and style all day by giving your favourite joggers a sportswear-meets-streetwear makeover. Team with a bright sports bra topped with a bold-print vest, then complete the look with a matching bag for effortless style. sty yle.

Totally tonal

Wondering how to make your everyday workout outfit look 100% sharper? Match your joggers with a hooded parka in a complementary shade, worn over a finely detailed crop top in a neutral colour.

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create the perfect backdrop, and you never have to worry about watering or making sure they’re in a sunny spot. Simply wipe clean for a gorgeous green gleam – and enjoy!

Front, from left: Potted Bamboo, £12*. Seagrass Basket, £8. Large Grass in White Pot†, £12. Bonsai**, £12. Philodendron Plant**†, £15. Grey Metal Planter on Stand**, £12. Back, from left: Areca Palm*, £15. Yellow Ceramic Planter on Stand**†, £18. Aloe in Yellow Pot, £9. Trailing Plant in Cement Pot†, £8. Palm Tree**, £30. White Spotty Seagrass Basket**, £10 Selected stores only, subject to availability. Online delivery charges may apply. *Limited stores. **Available online only. †Available from 23 January 2021

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‘Imran allways does his job b with a smile on his face – he’s a real credit to the team’

Imran Rashid Davji, HR Administrator, Asda Britannia House Head Office – awarded an MBE Imran was honoured with the award for his speedy recruitment of 25,000 extra colleagues during the first wave of the pandemic in Spring 2020. Although new to his role, he was soon able to see where support was most needed. ‘We had to be able to serve more customers but protect our vulnerable colleagues, too, allowing them to shield where necessary,’ he says.

He went the extra mile to create around 50 positions in each of our stores across

the country. He also made sure each new recruit had the time and training they required to get off to a great start, including online instruction where needed.

And the best thing? Many of the colleagues he took on during this time of crisis are now permanent.

Samantha Hayton, Asda HR Operations Manager praised Imran’s tireless work ethic and quick thinking.

‘Imran is fully deserving of this fantastic award, and always does his job with a smile on his face,’ she says. ‘He’s a pleasure to work with and a real credit to the team.’

Serving Queen We’re so proud of our colleagues’ tireless work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. But don’t just take our word for it!

Eight of our stars made the Queen’s Birthday Honours list…

Faisal Tuddy, Asda House Superintendent Pharmacist (Ethics and Compliance) – awarded a British Empire Medal Local pharmacies played a crucial role during the Covid-19 crisis, and Faisal’s determination to keep all 254 Asda Pharmacies open meant our most vulnerable customers received essential medication. Up to 10,000 prescriptions were delivered each week and Faisal also devised a UK-first contact-free ‘call and collect’ service.

Customers could call from the car park, and a colleague in PPE would drop their medication into their car boot.

‘I’m so proud of this honour but really, it’s for my team,’ says Faisal. ‘They went above and beyond to look after our patients when they needed us the most.’

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Samantha D’Souza, Community Champion, Hayes store – awarded a British Empire Medal During the first lockdown, Sam made regular calls to vulnerable members of her community, to offer wellbeing checks, practical help where possible, and friendly, reassuring chats.

Lucy Mansell-Render, Nights Department Manager, Asda North East Clothing Depot, Washington – awarded a British Empire Medal To thank local care workers for their efforts, Lucy invited them to visit the depot – where they were welcomed by cheering colleagues.

Geoff Norris, Home Shopping Driver, Wisbech store – awarded a British Empire Medal Providing a lifeline for senior citizens, Geoff delivered essentials on his day off, using his own car. He also arranged a Covid-safe celebration on regular customer Eileen Hamilton’s 90th birthday.

Karen Clarke, E-Commerce Customer Trading Manager, Ellesmere Port store – awarded a British Empire Medal Karen secured an extra shopping van and drivers at her store, allowing groceries to be delivered to an extra 420 households a week!

& country!

‘It was so lovely to see the smiles on the faces of the children’ Julie Cook, Community Champion, Aberdare sttore – awarded a British Empire Medal Ju ulie earned her place on the Queen’s Honours lisst for her selfless work during the first wave of the pandemic. Starting early and finishing la ate, she ensured that care home residents re eceived essential groceries and that elderly and vulnerable patients were able to shop quickly and safely. She also helped to keep sp pirits up in the community by delivering Easter eggs to local kids whose parents were vulnerable or self-isolating – and raised plenty of smiles by dressing up as the Easter Bunny!

‘Lockdown was difficult for so many people,’ sa ays Julie. ‘I wanted to help wherever I could.

Itt was also about keeping a sense of normality.

We followed social distancing guidelines for th he egg deliveries and it was so lovely to se ee the smiles on the faces of the children.’

Simon Lea, General Store Manager, Asda Altrincham – awarded a British Empire Medal A pioneer of Asda’s ‘quiet hour’ to support customers with autism back in 2016, Simon went out of his way during lockdown to make deliveries and help elderly and vulnerable people in the community.

What is the Queen’s birthday Honours list?

The list recognises exceptional work and achievements from people across the UK. The different awards given include: Member of the British Empire, (MBE) – for community service or outstanding achievement.

British Empire Medal (BEM) – for the highest levels of community service. Only 300 BEMs are awarded each year.

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LIFE talk

‘I love the challenge of pushing myself’ TV presenter AJ Odudu, 32, is from Blackburn and lives in London. Here, she talks body confidence, the power of resilience and how running helps her feel good…

How was filming Don’t Rock The Boat during the strange coronavirus times last year?

I had been quarantining by myself, and for months I didn’t see family or friends.

So it was overwhelming to suddenly be with a film crew of 70 people, travelling from the south of England to the north of Scotland. We formed our own bubble and had Covid tests every week.

Everyone craves human interaction, so I enjoyed being back filming.

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best things in life

Running It always clears my head in the morning and sets me up for the day.

Podcasts I love The Receipts Podcast because no topics are off limits. The Power Hour podcast makes me want to go get ’em!

Rest I recently took a few days off for some R&R after a solid month of working. I looked after ‘me’ and spent an amazing time reading.

Communication Keeping in contact with friends and family – it brings positive vibes to your life.

Work I feel very fortunate to love my job. I get to travel to amazing places and meet incredible people.

Right: on location with fellow Don’t Rock The Boa at presenter Freddie Flintofff.

Below, right: AJ with her mum, Florence herself. If I ever tried to change myself to ‘fit in’, she’d say ‘Why are you doing this?’. Now w I champion my Nigerian heritage and I’m grateful Mum taught me that.

I used to have a complex about my naturally slim frame, too, but then realised there’s not enough time in life to worry about being a ‘size’’.

How does exercise affect your wellbeing?

Even in my darkest moments, such as during the lockdowns last year, I’d instantly feel better doing star jumps! I love skipping, boxercise and running, which is probably my main daily mental health ‘hack’. It gets the endorphins going and is a great way to keep fit.

d mak kes Whatt food you feel good?

I love traditional Nigerian dishes and the vibrant spices and flavours of West African cuisine. My family are great cooks – they cook and I’m happy to eat!

AJ presents ITV’s Don’t Rock The Boat and reports backstage on The Voice.

Follow her home and interiors Instagram account @homewithaj

Interview: Gemma Calvert

AJ, it seems you’re never off TV! When work is busy, what’s your biggest stress?

I’m not a person who stresses. I’m very positive in general – I always try to see the good in things.

I think it’s really important to be resilient in life. I just feel incredibly lucky to have been busy and working during what has been a tough time for many people.