A royal celebration

Coronation Weekend takes place on 6–7 May to mark the crowning of The King and The Queen Consort. If you’re watching events on TV, snuggle up for the occasion with cushions and pillows specially decorated with a British Commonwealth theme. Regal memorabilia includes homeware gems such as a London busshaped pillow, Union Jack cushion

Shaped Bus Cushion, £10

Union Jack Cushion, £7

Asparagus

Shaped Teapot Cushion, £15

It’s spring going into early summer which means these little green spears are having their moment, in fact 23 April is their peakseason day. A simple dressing of olive oil, parmesan and lemon zest is all these delicate and elegant veggies need. Use the tips to scoop up dips at parties.

Asda Tender & Nutty Asparagus

VEG of the month

New dishes for kids

only £1

Celebrate

St George’s Day on 23 April –bake a Victoria sponge, tuck into a cream tea or make an extra-special Sunday roast.

7 MUNCHING THE NUMBERS : PRAWN ARRABIATA PASTA

Asda Conchiglie, 95p + +

Courgettes, 90p (2-pack)

Is there a nicer pairing than pasta and prawns?

Juicy seafood and rich arrabiata sauce are captured inside pasta shells, giving a comforting dish with a spicy kick to enjoy on a chilly spring evening. To bring out the subtle flavour of in-season courgettes, fry in a little olive oil, chuck in the seasoned prawns and add the Italian sauce for a tasty midweek pick-me-up

The sun is out, so make way for the main attraction at your first spring barbecue – the fully loaded American BBQ pork belly dog. Sideshows of South Carolina-style mustard sauce, pickled gherkins, sweetcorn and crispy onions make this a food fest in a sweet brioche hot dog roll. Asda Pork Belly Dogs, £5

RACE YA!

Keep the kids active during the Easter school holidays and hold a spring sports day in your back garden. The Sports Day Kit is filled with fun games to get the whole family competing for first place, whether it’s jumping to the finish in a sack race, doing the walk-run with egg and spoons or lobbing bean bags. Kid-friendly equipment comes in bright primary colours for team red, orange, yellow and green.

Hapello Sports Day Kit, £12

Saffron

Seen as the luxurious one in the spice family, stir leftover saffron from the biryani recipe in A Taste of Eid section on page 56 into a paella or risotto. Sunny vibrancy will liven these rice-based meals.