Asda Magazine October 2013

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PROMISES To provide family friendly meals that

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Save you time and money ………………

Reduce your food waste by making the most of the pack sizes you’ll find in store ………………

Are nutritionally balanced, using everyday ingredients.

Celebrate the taste of great British classics, winter-proof your beauty routine and add stylish light to your home

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

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Bathroom accessories Japanese-inspired set 11 Top picks Our favourite products this month

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16 Trend to table How we create new food ranges 19 In season Fresh produce in store now 24 Cooks’ tips Handy hints from our food team 27 Mushrooms Ideas to make the most of this versatile ingredient 43 Masterclass Perfect cauliflower cheese 47 Make, cheat or buy Chocolate gateau and lemon meringue pie 54 Take 3 ingredients Roast chicken, onions and peppers 63 Kids’ cooking They’ll love to make spinach and ricotta filo parcels 67 Weekday winners Quick and easy suppers OCTOBER 2013 | ASDA.COM/MAGAZINE | 3

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ER S I A R FUND BEST OF BRITISH 35 All time classics Comfort food favourites 58 7 ways with sponge puddings Scrumptious flavour variations

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77 Winter wonders Hair and skin products that pamper and protect

HOMES 85 Light fantastic Stylish lighting for your home

FASHION 91 George style Win our cute squirrel jumper 93 Style note book This month’s trend update 94 Knitwear updates Top knits for autumn 96 New season dresses Must-have party looks

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THIS MONTH 13 Asda news Winter motoring, fire safety, flu jabs and more 81 Tickled Pink Raising funds for our breast cancer campaign 99 Entertainment The latest hot releases 103 Up for grabs Fabulous prizes to be won 106 Time for you Give your wardrobe a makeover

ON THE COVER Chocolate sponge pudding (p7) Photograph: Philip Webb Styling: Jenny Iggleden Food styling: Glynis McGuinness, Gregor McMaster Asda editor Hannah McDermott Deputy editor Sally Shore Chief sub editor Carly Rigley Food editor Glynis McGuiness Deputy food editor Gregor McMaster Food and editorial assistant Linzi Brechin Art editor Matthew Ford Projects art editor Natalie Williams Senior designer Jack Cunningham Senior designer Katerina Varnavides Account director Jo Brooks Senior account manager Becky Turnbull Senior account manager Nicola Davey Account manager Amy Atkin Senior account executive Lizzie Gull George account director Kirsty Ware Production director Melanie Clarke Sales director Simon Cockburn

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Welcome Welcome to our October issue.

The wind and rain may have made a return but we’ve prepared accordingly, with pages and pages of comforting, great British classic dishes. From perfect pies to hearty Lancashire hotpot and scrumptious scampi, we’ve got nostalgia wrapped up in a warm food hug.

And for those of you with a sweet tooth, we’ve got some great puddings… How about retro lemon meringue pie and chocolate gateau (page 47)? We show you how to cheat these classics or make them from scratch. And we’ve got seven simple ways with sponge pudding (page 58). If you love our cover with its heavenly chocolate sponge pudding as much as we do, why not give it a try? We can’t wait to see how you get on, so send us your photos.

Happy cooking!

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ON THE COVER

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This issue celebrates the best of old fashioned British dishes – starting with our irresistible chocolate sponge pudding cover star. Here’s how to make the large version on our cover, or turn to page 58 for individual pudding recipes.

Beat together 115g softened butter, 115g caster sugar, 2 large eggs, 100g self-raising flour and 15g cocoa powder.

Cook in a large pudding basin (see page 58 for instructions) for C 4½-5 minutes in the microwave or 1hr in the oven.

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Serve the perfect cuppa with this Bootcamp trio.

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Top picks Stylish, fun, useful or lovely – there’s plenty of products in store that will delight you this autumn Little princesses will love a Disney Princess personalised book, £12.50 ASDA.com/gifts

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Wherever you see these icons, the products are available online and in store

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Improved-fit nappies Busy babies need a good fitting nappy for all their adventures – which is why our Little Angels A Action Fit Nappies are ideal.

These nappies are now even better fitting but just as absorbent as before.

It’s all thanks to a special slim-fit core, with aqua-lock technology to give a really absorbent nappy – and a happy baby! Prices start at £5.97 or 2 for £10. Available from 14 October.

ON THE ROAD

KIDS EAT FOR FREE! Great news for parents – kids can eat for free in Asda Cafés from 3.30pm Monday to Friday during term time. You just need to spend £4 in the café and you’ll also get a kids’ meal free!

Make sure your car is prepared for icy weather: ● Ask a garage to check the tyres are roadworthy.

For great-value new tyres, go to ASDA.com/tyres. ● Ensure wiperblades and lights are working. ● Check anti-freeze and oil levels and use a winter screen wash such as Bluecol Extreme Screen Wash, £4. ● Keep a torch, shovel, warm clothing and high-vis jacket in your boot for breakdowns.

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SENT WITH LOVE Our new and exclusive range of beautifully designed Tickled Pink greetings cards are a delightful way to send a special message to loved ones. Whether it’s to say Happy Birthday or to thank a friend, there’s a card that’s just right, with prices from £1. And even better, 10 per cent from the sale of every card will be donated to breast cancer charities.

Asda is proud of its commitment to sustainability and reducing its impact on the environment. Since 2005, we’ve saved over £100 million through initiatives that include introducing efficient lighting, recycling card and plastic, and using increased-capacity, double-deck lorries for store deliveries. This helps the environment – and also keeps our prices low. Visit ASDA.com/sustainability.

SAFETY ALARM OFFERS

DON’T LET THE FLU BEAT YOU This year, safeguard the health of you and your family with flu jabs, available from Asda Pharmacies for just £7 each. You can book an appointment from 25 September and there’s no need for a prescription. Speak to your local Asda Pharmacist for more information.

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PHOTOGRAPHS: ALAMY, GETTY IMAGES

We’re supporting National Fire Safety Week (6-12 October) this month. As well as a range of carbon monoxide and smoke alarms in store, we’ve currently got offers on the Kidde carbon monoxide alarm (left), £8, and smoke alarm (right), £5.

For advice on fire safety, visit fireservice.co.uk.

The art of bread Enjoy our new range of Extra Special artisan-style breads, created in partnership with Leiths School of Food and Wine

WORDS: MARILYN WRIGHT. PHOTOGRAPH: STUART OVENDEN. STYLING: ROB MERRETT. FOOD STYLING: VICKI SMALLWOOD

See the focaccia below?

It’s hand-finished. And that’s not all. It’s been made with extra virgin olive oil and baked using authentic methods, which means it’s melt-in-the-mouth delicious.

It’s great on its own as a snack or served as an

accompaniment to soups or cold meats. As well as Caramelised Red Onion Focaccia, made with sweet red onions for depth of flavour, there’s Olive Focaccia, folded with black olive paste and scattered with diced green olives.

Other traditional breads in the range include Extra Special naans that are enriched with ghee, handstretched and flame-baked in a tandoor-style oven.

Look out for these exciting new artisan-style breads in the Bakery aisle now.

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TREND TO TABLE

Have you ever wondered how food ranges are developed? We reveal the ideas and influences behind some new Asda products

Clockwise, from left: Asda meat team preparing their brisket at the Memphis BBQ Championships; an Asda competition inspired by the American contest; one member tucking into the team’s delicious ribs; the BBQ Championships in action

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All our new food launches go through rigorous testing processes before they make it onto Asda’s shelves. It can take up to two years of research and testing to create quality products that we know you’ll love.

Read on to discover how the growing American and retro trends have inspired recent new launches.’

Mark Richmond, Innovation Development Chef

NEW PRODUCTS

A Above: Asda’s Food Development team took inspiration from the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest to create their Butcher’s Selection Ribshack range; the popularity of American-style donuts influenced Asda’s new flavours; for a great retro pudding, check out our Baked Alaska R

A AMERICANS STYLE BBQ MEATS Asda Butcher’s Selection Ribshack range, from £3 Launched earlier this year, the Butcher’s Selection Ribshack range delivers a taste of the Deep South, thanks to a fact-finding trip our Food Development team made to America.

They visited outlets in Dallas, Memphis and Kansas for research to help them create an authentic selection of pulled pork, smoky BBQ ribs, beef brisket and buffalo wings.

Each year, the team takes part in the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Tennessee. This worldfamous competition

NEW CONCEPTS As well as travelling to other countries to experience authentic cuisine, Mark and the team glean ideas for new food ranges by referring to a huge library of recipe books and magazines in the Asda development kitchens. And to keep up to speed with cutting-edge food trends, he works in top kitchens every year, too.

He’s completed a stint at the influential Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, currently number two in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Closer to home, he’s also worked at L’Enclume in Cumbria. It’s owned by Simon Rogan, one of the UK’s most respected chefs. attracts hundreds of teams for a stake in the prize pot and to showcase their barbecuing skills.

Last year, Asda’s Food Development team entered the ‘brisket’ and ‘ribs’ category. In fact, Mark Richmond was so committed to proving that his barbecue technique was a winner, he spent two nights sleeping next to the team’s

THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS ‘Our team works to create new lines,’ says Mark. ‘It requires creativity and a real passion for cooking.’

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As well as identifying food trends, the team carries out research on what new food products consumers would like to see in stores.

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to brainstorm and create new product ideas.

Once Asda approves a new product idea, it’s sent for consumer tests.

Meticulous testing takes place before products can be developed.

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oven to ensure it remained at the right temperature!

When they returned to the UK, Mark and the team’s smoky BBQ ribs recipe was developed and put through numerous tasting sessions before landing in store for our customers to enjoy.

US-INSPIRED DONUTS Premium Donuts, from the Asda Bakery, £1.20 for 2-pack or two packs for £2 American delis and the success of the Krispy Kreme chain in the UK spurred the development team to create premium donuts with caramel, coconut and raspberry fillings. Research showed that Asda customers were passionate about donuts with fillings and were keen to try trusted favourites.

RETRO DESSERTS Asda Baked Alaska, £3 The popularity of TV programmes such as The Great British Bake Off has demonstrated the nation’s appetite for traditional cakes and desserts.

The development team are particularly proud of the Baked Alaska – a 70s-inspired showstopping dessert made with ice cream.

It’s so convenient – just store it in your freezer until the right occasion. Then pop it in the oven for three minutes and the ice cream magically stays frozen. The result is yummy vanilla ice cream swirled with raspberry sauce on a layer of sponge, hidden within a light meringue.

Look out for our new range of retro hot puddings, too, which includes an Extra Special Sticky Toffee Pudding, a family-sized jam roly poly and a coconut and raspberry sponge pudding.

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In 2013 Heinz BIG asked YOU to vote for the next Full on Flavour soup to join the range.

Our BIG Flavours ambassadors from the world of Rugby League – Kevin Sinfield, Sam Tomkins, Eorl Crabtree & Gareth Ellis – were on hand as the Heinz BIG Challenge toured the country giving you the opportunity to trial flavours, and go up against the best in our Rugby League skills challenge.

You voted in your thousands, and we’re very proud of our winning flavour, Fiery Chicken & Chorizo!

COMING TO AN ASDA NEAR YOU FROM OCTOBER!

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FRESH IN STORE

In season How to make the most of the tastiest produce available in store this month at Asda

Moroccan-style pomegranate & couscous salad ♦ Cook couscous according to packet instructions. Put in a bowl and cool slightly. ♦ Add some chopped cooked chicken and sliced roasted peppers.

Stir in some finely chopped dried apricots, along with a handful of pomegranate seeds and some chopped parsley. ♦ Squeeze over a little lemon juice. Serve with lemon wedges.

Spotlight on pomegranate The jewel-like seeds in this fruit are great in salads, rice dishes or pavlovas – remove them by cutting in half down the middle, hold over a bowl and hit with a rolling pin. Discard the skin and white membrane.

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Damon Johnson Head of Produce Quality

It’s harvest time for British pears so enjoy them at their sweet and juicy best.

Conference, Comice or Williams varieties are great for both cooking and eating. Here’s our twist on the classic crumble.

Pear crumbles

♦ Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Peel 6 Conference pears and cut a little off the bottom of each. Put upright in a pan and pour over a bottle of red wine. Add 100g caster sugar and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Transfer to 6 ramekins, adding 4tbsp of the liquid to each. ♦ Rub 100g butter into 150g flour mixed with 85g sugar until it looks like breadcrumbs. Spoon around the pears. Bake for 25-30 minutes. ♦ Boil the remaining cooking liquid in the pan until reduced.

Serve with the crumbles. Serves 6.

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FRESH IN STORE

Why not try… parsnips In season right now, this versatile root vegetable’s flavour is great in curries as the sweetness cuts through the spice – cube and cook with your favourite curry sauce. It also works well as an alternative topping to mashed potato on shepherd’s pie.

What to do with…

WORDS AND RECIPES: GREGOR MCMASTER. PHOTOGRAPHS: TOBY SCOTT. STYLING: ROB MERRETT. FOOD STYLING: GREGOR MCMASTER

sunflower seeds Sunflowers produce a slightly nutty seed that contains potassium, iron and calcium. You can: ● Add a handful to a dressed salad for texture. ● Stir through risotto dishes for added crunch. ● Top a blue cheese and Parma ham pizza. ● Add to cake, scone and cookie mixes.

3 ways with… sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes aren’t actually related to ordinary garden potatoes. They have a lighter, fluffier texture and count towards your 5-a-day. They’re great in soups, risottos, gratins, as wedges or double bake with a cheesy filling.

Oven-baked crisps

Citrus mash

Traybake

Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Peel a sweet potato and slice as thinly as possible. Put on a nonstick baking sheet in a single layer.

Drizzle with olive oil. Cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes until crisp, turning from time to time. Cool on a wire rack.

Peel and cube a sweet potato. Put in a large pan, cover with cold water, bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until tender.

Drain and return to the pan.

Stir in 50ml orange juice and mash. Season with pepper and top with a knob of butter.

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Put some sausages in a roasting tin with peeled, thickly sliced sweet potato and red onion. Add some sliced fennel and drizzle with olive oil. Scatter over thyme sprigs and cook for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.

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Tasty trimmings Give your roast something extra with delicious, new Chosen by you accompaniments from

WORDS: MARILYN WRIGHT. HPTOGRAPH: DAVID MUNNS. STYLING: TAMZIN FERDINANDO. FOOD STYLING: EMILY JONZEN

Our new range of tempting sides, including Pigs in Blankets, Sage & Onion Stuffing Balls and Cocktail Sausages, help turn your family dinner into a feast. They’re great served with gammon joints and roast chicken, and the range is available all year round, so you can now enjoy these seasonal favourites whenever you like. Plus, when you want a tasty party snack, pigs in blankets make delicious canapés – just serve with chilli sauce or ketchup for dipping. Find them in the Fresh Meat aisle.

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♦ Asda Chosen by you: Pigs in Blankets (222g; 90.1p/100g); Sage & Onion Stuffing Balls (350g; 57.1p/100g); Cocktail Sausages (340g; 58.8p/100g), all £2 each

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Cooks’ tips Sharpen your cookery skills and food know-how with our top hints

Tender moments Slow cooking is a wonderful way to tenderise tough cuts of meat, and gives delicious, melt-in-the-mouth results.

The oven temperature must be very low – 150C/130C Fan/Gas 2. You can also do this in a slow cooker – ideal for leaving to cook all day while you’re out. Put extra root veg in stews to make meat go further and add more of your 5-a-day.

Foods you thought you couldn’t freeze – but can ● Hard cheese – grated, for cooking ● Batter ● Honey and maple syrup ● Milk ● Uncooked bread dough ● Tomatoes – whole, for soups and sauces ● Butter and margarine

EXPERT ADVICE How to…

TOP TIP

Melt chocolate perfectly every time for use in your cake and biscuit recipes

● If chocolate comes into direct

contact with heat it may burn and spoil, so melt using indirect heat from steam. First, break the chocolate into squares and put in a heatproof bowl. Stand over a pan of gently simmering water, making sure the base doesn’t touch the water. ● Don’t let any drops of water come into contact with the melting chocolate or it may seize and go hard. Never put a lid over it or condensation may drip in. ● Remove from the heat as soon as the chocolate has melted – wipe the base of the bowl as you remove it, so no drops of water get in. ● If you’re mixing liquids such as cream with the chocolate, add to the bowl with the solid chocolate.

Don’t try to mix into melted chocolate, as it may go hard.

You ask Q How can I create the ultimate pork crackling?

Hollie Cooke A Dry skin produces the crispiest

KNOW YOUR MUSTARD Make a change from classic English, with these three tasty varieties from across the Channel ♦ DIJON Smooth and hot, it’s good in marinades, salad dressings and in ham or beef sandwiches. ♦ MILD FRENCH This milder flavoured, darker mustard is perfect as an accompaniment to grilled steaks and gammon. ♦ COARSE GRAIN Hot and crunchy, this contains mustard seed. It adds texture to creamy sauces and honey and mustard dressings.

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WORDS: LINZI BRECHIN. PHOTOGRAPHS: ALAMY, GETTY, SAM STOWELL, KATE WHITAKER. STYLING: TAMZIN FERDINANDO, POLLY WEBB-WILSON. FOOD STYLING: GREGOR MCMASTER, DENISE SMART

KITCHEN KIT A pestle and mortar is the chefs’ way to grind spices, bringing out their depth of flavour and fragrance. Try this Asda stoneware version, £3.50.

crackling, so unwrap the joint several hours before roasting, and pat dry with kitchen paper. Put on a plate, uncovered, in the fridge.

Just before cooking, pat dry again and sprinkle the skin with sea salt – doing it at the last minute stops moisture breaking out. For really crisp crackling, don’t cover with foil or baste while cooking.

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FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH

Mushrooms

At their best right now, this versatile fungi comes in an array of varieties and lends a wonderful flavour to rich, earthy autumnal dishes

Garlic mushrooms on toasted French bread

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A real treat for lunch or a light supper and ready in no time. We’ve used shiitake mushrooms, but you can use whichever type you have to hand SERVES 4 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 33p 3tbsp olive oil 250g mushrooms, sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 3tbsp crème fraîche 3tbsp chopped parsley Bread, toasted, to serve

1 Heat the olive oil in a nonstick pan, add the mushrooms and cook over a high heat for 4-5 minutes until browned. Reduce the heat and add the crushed

garlic. Cook for a further 4-5 minutes, stirring until the mushrooms are cooked.

2 Stir in the crème fraîche and chopped parsley and season with cracked

black pepper. Gently heat through again and serve on toasted bread.

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Mushroom & spinach risotto When making classic risotto, keep the stock simmering throughout the cooking time so the rice cooks constantly and evenly to give a good texture SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING ÂŁ1.64 1L hot vegetable stock, made with 1 stock cube 15g butter 3tbsp olive oil 1 onion, ďŹ nely chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 350g Asda Arborio Rice 2tsp fresh thyme leaves 100ml dry white wine 2 x 150g packs Extra Special Exotic Mushrooms, sliced 160g bag Asda Baby Spinach

40g Parmesan, shaved or grated 1 Put the stock in a pan on a very low heat to keep it warm while you make the risotto.

2 Heat the butter and 1tbsp of the oil in another saucepan and cook the onion and garlic until soft.

3 Add the rice and thyme, stir to coat in the oil, then cook for 1 minute over a low heat. Add a ladleful of hot

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stock. Cook, stirring, until the stock is almost absorbed.

Add 75ml of the wine and continue to cook over a low heat until almost absorbed.

4 Keep adding the stock a ladleful at a time, waiting for each addition to be almost absorbed before adding the next. Stir frequently. Cook like this for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender. You may not need to use all the stock.

5 A few minutes before the

risotto is cooked, heat the remaining oil in a pan until hot and carefully add the mushrooms. Cook until browned. Add the spinach and stir until just wilted. Pour in the rest of the wine and cook for a further 30 seconds.

6 Add to the risotto, stir through and serve with the Parmesan sprinkled on top.

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FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH

Stuffed, crumbed portobellos Large flat mushrooms are great for stuffing with your favourite fillings – we used black pudding slices for ours, then topped them with a fried egg to make a satisfying supper SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 76p 4 Extra Special Portobello Mushrooms 25g butter 1 small red onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 250g pack Asda Black Pudding Slices 6 cherry tomatoes, deseeded and chopped 2tsp dried chilli flakes

40g fresh breadcrumbs Fried eggs and salad, to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Remove the mushroom stalks and finely chop them.

2 Melt the butter in a frying

pan and cook the onion, garlic and mushroom stalks over a low heat for 5 minutes.

Crumble in the black pudding and cook for 3-4 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir in the tomatoes and chilli flakes.

3 Put the mushrooms upside down on the baking sheet.

Spoon filling onto each one

and top with breadcrumbs.

4 Bake for 15 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked and the breadcrumbs are golden.

Top each one with a fried egg, season with pepper and serve with salad.

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Mushroom & bacon soup For a vegetarian version of this rich, flavour-packed soup, replace the crispy bacon with croutons SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 88p 4tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 750g mushrooms, chopped 700ml vegetable stock, made with 1 vegetable stock cube 200ml milk 2tbsp chopped thyme, plus sprigs to garnish

4 rashers streaky bacon 2tbsp single cream 2tbsp chopped chives 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pan and cook the onion over a low heat for 3-4 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook over

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a moderate heat for 3-5 minutes until they are tender and the moisture has been driven off.

2 Add the stock, milk and chopped thyme. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.

3 Meanwhile, grill the bacon until crisp, then crumble into small pieces.

4 Purée the soup using a hand-held blender or processor and stir in the cream. Serve sprinkled with the bacon, chopped chives and sprigs of thyme, and seasoned with black pepper.

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Mushroom puffs The meaty taste of the mushrooms means this recipe is a great alternative to sausage rolls MAKES 22 READY IN 50 MINS PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 21p 1tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, chopped 400g pack Asda White Mushrooms, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 2tbsp soy sauce 1tsp each ground nutmeg, paprika and dried rosemary 75g ground almonds 50g walnuts, chopped and lightly toasted 50g Parmesan, ďŹ nely grated

1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry 1 egg, beaten Sesame and poppy seeds, to garnish 1 Preheat the oven to 220C/ 200C Fan/Gas 7. Heat the oil in a pan and cook the shallot for 2-3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, garlic, soy sauce, spices and herbs. Cook over

a low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced down and dry. Stir in the almonds, walnuts and Parmesan. Set aside to cool.

2 Unroll the pastry and cut in half lengthways. Put half the mushroom mixture down the middle of one piece and roll to make a sausage shape, ensuring the fold is on the

underside. Brush the fold with a little beaten egg to seal.

Repeat with the other piece.

Cut into 22 individual rolls.

3 Brush with the remaining egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds. Bake for 20 minutes until risen and golden. Serve warm or cold.

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The savoury scone-like topping can be used to soak up the juices of this creamy chicken dish SERVES 4 READY IN 1HR PRICE PER SERVING £1.90 2tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 x 150g packs baby button mushrooms, halved if large 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped 450g pack Asda Butcher’s Selection Chicken Breast Fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces 2tbsp flour 250ml chicken stock 400ml milk 2tbsp chopped parsley

1tbsp Lea & Perrins Worcester sauce 350g self-raising flour, plus extra for rolling 75g butter 1tsp dried mixed herbs 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 Preheat the oven to 220C/ 200C Fan/Gas 7. Heat 1tbsp of the oil In a large pan, add the shallot and cook over a low heat for 3-4 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the

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mushrooms and carrot and cook for a further 5 minutes.

2 Fry the chicken in the remaining oil until browned.

Add the plain flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the stock, 200ml of the milk, the parsley and Worcester sauce.

Stir until thickened.

3 Rub the self-raising flour and butter together in a bowl until it resembles breadcrumbs.

Mix in the remaining milk, the dried herbs and egg to make a dough. Roll out on a

floured surface to a thickness of 2-3cm and cut out 20 rounds with a pastry cutter, re-rolling if necessary.

4 Transfer the chicken and mushroom mixture to a large ovenproof dish and arrange the dough rings over the top.

5 Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and the cobbler top is risen and golden.

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Mushroom & chicken cobbler

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To get started, try our delicious stir-fry.

Spicy eggs & greens stir-fry ♦ Beat 8 eggs with 4tbsp water. Season. ♦ Heat 2tbsp sunflower oil in a wok and stir-fry 2 large, deseeded and chopped red chillies, a 4cm piece peeled and grated ginger, a chopped garlic clove and 200g halved green beans for 2 minutes. ♦ Add a bunch of trimmed, sliced spring onions and 450g shredded baby pak choi. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.

♦ Add 2tbsp oil to the wok, then the egg.

Cook over a medium heat, stirring to break it into chunks as it sets. Return the veg to the wok with 4tbsp soy sauce and 50g unsalted roasted cashews. Cook for 30 seconds.

Serve with rice or noodles. Serves 4.

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The Department of Health now says that we can eat as many eggs as we like, unless our cholesterol is high, and advises that eggs are a good choice as part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Eggs are one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D, which helps to protect bones and guard against osteoporosis. They are also a great source of protein and less than 70 calories per medium egg.

To avoid the temperature fluctuations of a typical kitchen, store eggs in their box in the fridge. Some recipes call for eggs at room temperature, so remove from the fridge 30 minutes before using.

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Flavoursome feast Treat your family to a comforting Looking for a satisfying family meal?

Try this tasty, straight-to-oven chicken casserole, new to the Chosen by you range. Filled with tender chicken in a rich gravy with chunky onion

Chosen by you casserole this autumn

and butternut squash, it’s a delicious, so-simple meal solution.

The casserole provides four generous portions and is ready to place straight in the oven – just wait for

the mouthwatering aromas to fill your kitchen. When cooked, serve with mash or add some roasted veg. It’s the perfect fuss-free food for chilly autumn evenings. Find it in the Fresh Poultry aisle.

♦ Asda Chosen by you Chicken & Winter Vegetable Casserole, £5 (1.35kg; 37p/100g)

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Keep the whole family happy with our selection of favourite British dishes – tasty comfort food that’ll never go out of fashion!

Bubble & squeak Traditionally made using Sunday roast leftovers, this thrifty dish can also be made from scratch SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 89p 350g cabbage or spring greens or Brussels sprouts, shredded 400g potatoes, boiled 4 rashers streaky bacon, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 3tbsp sunflower oil 1 clove garlic, crushed (optional) 4 fried eggs, to serve 1 Add the cabbage, greens or Brussels sprouts to a large pan of boiling water. Return

to the boil and simmer fast for 4 minutes. Drain well.

2 Roughly mash the potatoes with a fork and mix with the shredded greens.

3 Cook the bacon in a large nonstick frying pan until it starts to crisp. Add to the potato, leaving the fat behind.

4 Add the onion and 1tbsp oil to the pan and cook until soft.

Add the garlic if using, and cook for another minute. Stir into the potato mixture.

5 Heat another tbsp of oil.

Add the potato mix and use the back of a large spoon to flatten it into a thick cake.

6 Cook over a medium heat until hot in the middle and the base is golden brown.

7 Slide onto a plate. Heat the last tbsp of oil and return the potato to the pan, flipping it over. Cook until browned.

8 Cut into wedges and serve with fried eggs.

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Steak & ale pie A hearty British ale will give this warming dish a wonderful richness SERVES 6 READY IN 4HRS PRICE PER SERVING £1.56 700g pack Asda Butcher’s Selection Diced Casserole Beef 20g plain flour, plus extra for rolling out 1 medium onion, chopped 2tbsp sunflower oil 300ml ale 1 beef stock cube, crumbled 300g ready-to-roll puff pastry 1 medium egg, beaten Mashed potato and green vegetables, to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 150C/ 130C Fan/Gas 2. Put the beef in a bowl, sprinkle on the flour and season. Toss together to coat. Set aside.

2 Cook the onion in 1tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan until soft. Transfer to a casserole dish and keep warm. Heat half the remaining oil and cook half the beef over a high heat until just browned on all sides. Add to the onion. Repeat with the rest of the beef and oil. Sprinkle on any remaining flour.

3 Add the ale, stock cube and 120ml water, and heat until simmering. Pour over the meat, cover and bake for 2 hours 30 minutes until the beef is tender.

4 Transfer to a pie dish (about 1.2 litre) and leave until cold. If you put a pie funnel or a stainless steel egg cup in the middle, it will help to keep the pastry from sinking into the gravy.

5 Roll out the pastry to about ½cm larger than the pie dish. Cut a 1cm-wide strip from the leftover pastry.

Dampen the rim of the dish and lay the strip all around it.

Brush with egg, lay the pastry lid on top and press the edges together. Brush egg all over the pastry lid and make a hole in the middle.

6 Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden. Serve with mashed potato and green veg.

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Scampi & chips Served in a basket, this was a restaurant classic in the 1970s – but it’s easy to make your own!

SERVES 4 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.93 Sunflower oil, to fry 2 x 240g packs frozen Asda Chosen by you Cooked & Peeled King Prawns, defrosted 25g flour 2 medium eggs, beaten 125g breadcrumbs, made from bread 2-3 days old 4 large potatoes, peeled Asda Chosen by you Tartare Sauce and lemon wedges, to serve

1 Preheat the oven to 140C/ 120C Fan/Gas 1. Line 2 baking trays with double thickness kitchen paper.

Fill an electric deep-fat fryer to the recommended level with oil, or one-third fill a large saucepan with oil and set aside.

2 Pat the prawns with kitchen paper to dry as much as possible. Toss them in the flour and shake off any excess.

3 Coat the prawns in the

beaten egg and then the breadcrumbs. Set aside.

4 Cut the potatoes into thicksized chips and pat dry with kitchen paper. Heat the oil until a piece of bread sizzles gently. Fry the chips in the fryer or pan of oil in batches until soft but not golden. As they cook, put on one of the lined trays. Don’t overcrowd the pan or the chips will steam rather than fry.

5 Reheat the oil until a piece

of bread browns in about 20 seconds. Cook the prawns in the oil until the crumbs are crisp and golden. Put on a lined tray and keep warm in the oven.

6 Cook the chips again in batches until crisp.

7 Serve immediately along with the tartare sauce and lemon wedges.

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Potato & smoked haddock soup This satisfying, creamy, Scottish fish soup is known locally as Cullen skink SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.54 2 large potatoes, cut into even-sized chunks 1 large onion, finely chopped 15g butter 1tbsp sunflower oil 350g smoked haddock fillets (undyed if possible) 800ml whole milk 2tbsp chopped parsley 1 Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain, reserving 200ml cooking water, and mash.

2 In another large saucepan, cook the onion in the butter and oil over a medium heat until soft. Lay the fish on top and add the reserved water.

Cover the pan and simmer very gently for 5 minutes.

3 Lift out the fish, discard the skin, then flake the fish.

4 Add the milk and potato to the pan and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring. Stir in the fish and heat through.

5 Serve sprinkled with parsley and seasoned with pepper.

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Cheese & potato pie

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For a quick version of this classic dish, use Asda Shortcrust Pastry SERVES 8 READY IN 1HR PRICE PER SERVING 49p 1 large onion, thinly sliced 250g potato (peeled weight), thickly sliced 150ml whole milk 300g plain flour, plus extra for rolling out Good pinch cayenne pepper ¼ level tsp mustard powder 150g butter, chilled, cut into small cubes 250g extra mature Cheddar, grated 1 medium egg, beaten Salad, to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 190C/ 170C Fan/Gas 5. Put the onion, potato and milk in a small pan. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the veg is tender and most of the milk is absorbed.

Tip into a bowl to cool.

2 Sift the flour, cayenne and mustard into a large bowl and rub in the butter until it resembles breadcrumbs.

3 Add 100g of the Cheddar and mix. Sprinkle on 3tbsp cold water and mix with a round-bladed knife to make a stiff dough. You may need another 1-2tsp water.

4 Roll the pastry into 2 rounds, the thickness of a £1 coin. Use half the pastry to line a 20cm flan case or shallow pie tin.

Fill with the veg and milk and remaining cheese.

5 Brush the rim with egg and put the pie lid on top. Press the edges together. Make 2 cuts in the centre to allow steam to escape. Brush the top with the rest of the egg. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve with salad.

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Lancashire hot pot This one-pot meal from northern England is a wonderful combination of classic produce

800g potatoes, peeled and sliced about ½cm thick 420g pack Asda Butcher’s Selection Lamb Leg Steaks, cut into large cubes 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, sliced 1tbsp chopped fresh thyme or 1tsp dried thyme 1 lamb stock cube 15g butter, melted 1 Preheat the oven to 160C/ 140C Fan/Gas 3. Put a third of the potatoes in a 2-litre casserole dish.

2 Add half of the lamb, onion, carrots and thyme. Cover with another third of the potatoes, then the rest of the onion, carrots, lamb and thyme.

3 Arrange the remaining potatoes on top, overlapping.

Dissolve the stock cube in 800ml boiling water and pour into the casserole so that it’s just level with the bottom of the top layer of potato.

4 Cover and cook in the oven for 2 hours 15 minutes.

5 Remove the lid and brush the top layer with melted butter. Cook, uncovered, for another 45 minutes.

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SERVES 4 READY IN 3HRS 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.78

Dine in style

Our new frozen ranges are fantastic for when you want a satisfying supper in a hurry

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There’s only one thing to do when the autumn evenings arrive – cosy up at home and tuck into a tasty meal.

To serve restaurant-quality food from your own kitchen,

try this Chosen by you meal from the freezer. Our new Carvery Joint is a winning combination of chicken, gammon and premium pork stuffing all in one. Team

it with new Garlic & Herb King Edward Roast Potatoes and our mixed veg Steam Bags.

You’ll find everything you need for this carvery treat in the Freezer aisle.

♦ Asda Chosen by you: Carvery Joint, £5 (800g; 62.5p/100g); Garlic & Herb King Edward Roast Potatoes, £1 (550g; 18.2p/100g); Carrots, Broccoli Florets & Sweetcorn Steam Bags, £1.50 for 4-pack (640g; 23.4p/100g)

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Pick of the pies For pie perfection, tuck into the latest additions to the Bistro range. Feast on the warming Moroccan-inspired flavours of Sweet Curried Lamb Pie or try tender pulled beef in our tasty Mexican Beef Pie. ♦ Asda Chosen by you Sweet Curried Lamb Pie, £3 for 2-pack (2 x 200g; 75p/100g); Asda Chosen by you Mexican Beef Pie, £3 for 2-pack (2 x 200g; 75p/100g)

Fancy a Chinese?

Our delicious new Chicken & Vegetable Dragon Noodles meal is bursting with strips of succulent chicken and crunchy veg, with a spicy kick. ♦ Asda Chosen by you Chicken & Vegetable Dragon Noodles, £2 (450g; 44.4p/100g)

You can enjoy Y j amazingly i l tasty suppers any day of the week, courtesy of our brilliant new frozen ranges Anyone for dessert?

To round off your meal, our new Choc & Nut Cheesecake has creamy vanilla mousse and praline, sprinkled with hazelnuts, on a crunchy, nutty base. Irresistible! ♦ Asda Chosen by you Choc & Nut Cheesecake, £2 (400g; 50p/100g)

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Cauliower cheese The secret to creating this classic dish is making sure the sauce is super smooth and cheesy

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MASTERCLASS

Glynis McGuinness

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Cauliflower cheese is filling enough to eat on its own, or it makes a great side dish.

Getting the sauce right is key, but once you’ve cracked it, you could serve it over other veg or use in macaroni cheese. I’ve used pancetta in my recipe to give extra bite and a smoky taste.

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

Put the milk in a saucepan with the onion and bay leaf and heat over a low heat until it is almost at simmering point. Remove from the heat and set aside for 15 minutes for the flavours to infuse. Discard the onion and bay leaf.

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Cut the stem off the cauliflower and discard it.

Cut the cauliflower head into large, even-sized florets.

Heat a large saucepan of water until boiling. Add the cauliflower, bring back to the boil and simmer for 4 minutes or until just tender. Drain well and put in an ovenproof dish.

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To make the cheese sauce, melt the butter in another saucepan.

Stir in the flour, mustard powder and cayenne to make a smooth paste (also called a roux). Cook over a low to medium heat for 1 minute, stirring the paste all the time. Remove the pan from the heat.

For the sauce 400ml whole milk 1 small onion, peeled 1 bay leaf 35g butter 25g plain flour Good pinch of dry mustard powder Pinch of cayenne 50g extra mature Cheddar, grated 50g Gruyère, grated For the cauliflower cheese 1 cauliflower 50g Asda Sliced Pancetta

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Gradually add the milk, whisking gently with a wire whisk. Return to the heat and bring back to the boil, whisking all the time and making sure the whisk goes right into the edges. Turn down the heat and simmer for 1 minute, whisking gently.

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Remove from the heat and add three-quarters of the cheese. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower.

Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese. Cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes.

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Meanwhile, put the pancetta on a baking tray and cook in the oven with the cauliflower cheese for 5-10 minutes or until crisp.

Break the pancetta into pieces, scatter on top of the cooked cauliflower cheese and serve.

GLYNIS’ TIPS ● Heat the milk with onion and a bay leaf to give the sauce a subtle flavour that really adds to the dish.

It’s great for all savoury white sauces. ● Use slightly more butter than flour in the roux (see Step 3) to make it easier to whisk the milk into the sauce. ● Streaky bacon can be used instead of the pancetta.

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● If you don’t have extra mature Cheddar and Gruyère to hand, you can use Stilton, Red Leicester, Gouda or Emmental to make a strong-flavoured cheese sauce. ● To make a parsley sauce, leave out the cheese, mustard powder and cayenne, and add a good handful of chopped fresh parsley.

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Perfect results

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Our new how-tocook labels take the guesswork out of cooking red meat Look out for the new ‘how-to-cook’ packaging on our red meat range.

It’s useful if you’re cooking less familiar cuts of meat, such as Asda Butcher’s Selection Beef Brisket (right).

People often make the mistake of roasting brisket, which can make it dry and tough. But if you follow our on-pack icon and slow cook it, as we’ve done here, you’ll get succulent meat that’s tender and full of flavour. So check the new red meat packaging info and enjoy the best results, every time.

Our Butcher’s Selection Beef Brisket has been slow cooked to melt-in-the-mouth perfection

Guide to our new labelling The new icons on the packaging make it easy to see at a glance the best way to cook your cut of meat perfectly, whether it’s by Slow Cook, Quick Cook, Oven Roast or

Roast in the Bag methods, and how many people it’ll serve.

The different colours represent the type of meat you’re buying: blue for pork, green for lamb and red for beef.

Slow Cook pork

Oven Roast beef

Quick Cook lamb

Roast in the Bag pork

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Chocolate gateau Turn over for how to make it

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Cheat No time for measuring and sifting? Whip up a treat using our cake mix, frosting and choc curls SERVES 12 READY IN 1HR 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 38p

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

Grease 2 x 20cm sandwich tins and line the bases with baking paper. ♦ Empty 2 x 225g packs Asda Chosen by you Chocolate Sponge Mix into a bowl. Add 2 large eggs and 6tbsp water. Beat with an electric mixer on low until mixed. Turn to high and beat for 1 minute. Add 4tbsp water and beat for 1 minute.

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♦ Divide between the tins and bake for 20 minutes until well risen. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. ♦ Use a 400g pot Asda Chosen by you Chocolate Flavour Frosting to sandwich together and cover the cake. Decorate with a 30g pot Asda Chosen by you Mixed Chocolate Curls.

Chocolate gateau Using two different types of chocolate in the ganache icing makes this cake lusciously rich

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SERVES 12 READY IN 45 MINS PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 49p For the sponge cake 225ml sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing 250g self-raising flour 4 level tbsp cocoa powder 1½ level tsp Dr. Oetker Bicarbonate of Soda 225g caster sugar 3 large eggs 225ml semi-skimmed milk 3tbsp golden syrup ½tsp Asda Vanilla Extract For the ganache icing 100g Asda Extra Special Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa solids) 100g Asda Dark Chocolate (50% cocoa solids), plus 50g extra for decorating 300ml double cream 25g caster sugar ½tsp pure vanilla extract 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/ 160C Fan/Gas 4. Grease 2 x 20cm sandwich tins with

oil and line the bases with baking paper. Sift the flour, cocoa and bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl. Add the caster sugar and stir to mix.

2 In another bowl, gently whisk together the eggs, 225ml oil, milk, syrup and vanilla until blended. Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour in the liquid mixture, using a spatula to scrape out the bowl. Whisk until smooth.

3 Divide between the tins and bake for 30 minutes until the tops spring back when lightly pressed. Leave in the tins for 5 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks and leave until cold.

4 While the cakes are baking, make the ganache, as it needs plenty of time to cool.

Break both bars of chocolate into squares and put in a bowl. Gently heat the double cream, sugar and vanilla until almost simmering, stirring

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Asda Chosen by you: Chocolate Sponge Mix, 68p (225g; 30.2p/ 100g); Chocolate Flavour Frosting, £1.76 (400g; 44p/100g); Mixed Chocolate Curls, 84p (30g; 28p/10g)

occasionally. Immediately pour onto the chocolate and stir until completely melted.

Leave until cold and starting to thicken. You can cool it in the fridge for a short while, but don’t let it get too hard. If it does harden up, soften it by leaving in the warm kitchen. Or put it in a bowl over a pan of simmering water – but watch carefully and stir constantly.

5 Sandwich the cakes together with the ganache, then use to cover the top and sides. Make chocolate curls by running a vegetable peeler along the edge of the chocolate bar and sprinkle over the cake.

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565 28%

37.6g 42%

36.5g 52%

14.9g 74%

0.8g 13%

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Buy Prep, nil; enjoyment, immeasurable! Just remove this yummy chocolate sponge cake, with chocolate buttercream and decorations, from its box and tuck in.

SERVES 18 PRICE PER SERVING 33p

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TIPS & TRICKS

Lemon meringue pie Turn over for how to make it

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Cheat If time’s limited, use a ready-made pastry case and a packet of lemon pie filling SERVES 8 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 21p

Make Lemon meringue pie

♦ Preheat the oven to 150C/130C Fan/Gas 2.

Put an Asda Chosen by you 8inch Sweet Pastry Case on a baking tray. ♦ Empty 1 sachet Green’s Lemon Pie Filling into a saucepan. Add 280ml water and 1 medium egg yolk and mix together. ♦ Cook over a low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture boils. Simmer for 1 minute, then pour into the flan case.

♦ Put 2 medium egg whites in a clean bowl and whisk until they form stiff peaks. Gradually whisk in 110g caster sugar, a quarter at a time, whisking until stiff again after each addition. ♦ Spread over the lemon pie filling and form peaks with the back of a spoon.

Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the meringue is crisp on the outside, soft on the inside.

Home-made buttery pastry, a zesty filling and fluffy meringue – a dessert worth waiting for!

For the pastry case 200g plain flour, plus extra for rolling out 115g butter, chilled, cut into small cubes 1 level tbsp icing sugar 1 egg yolk For the filling 4 level tbsp cornflour 425g caster sugar Grated zest of 2 unwaxed lemons 150ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2-3 lemons) 4 large eggs, separated 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Sift the flour into a bowl with a small pinch of salt. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the icing sugar. Mix the yolk with 2tbsp very cold water. Add to the flour mixture and mix with a round-bladed knife to make

a stiff dough. You may need a few drops more water.

2 Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 23cm flan tin.

Chill for 30 minutes.

3 Prick the pastry base with a fork, then line with a piece of baking paper. Weigh the paper down with uncooked rice. Bake for 10 minutes.

Remove the paper and rice, then return to the oven and cook for another 5 minutes.

3 Reduce the oven to 180C/ 160C Fan/Gas 4. To make the filling, put the cornflour and 225g of the caster sugar in a small pan. Gradually stir in 250ml water until the mixture is smooth. Heat to a gentle boil, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens.

Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and juice.

4 Put the egg yolks in a bowl and stir to break them up. Pour in the cornflour mixture in

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Asda Chosen by you 8inch Sweet Pastry Case, 90p (195g; 46p/100g); Green’s Lemon Pie Filling, 54p for 2-pack (2 x 70g; 38.6p/100g)

a thin stream, stirring all the time. Pour into the flan case and bake for 15 minutes.

5 Whisk the egg whites in a clean bowl until they form stiff peaks. Gradually whisk in the remaining sugar, a tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition. This is best done with an electric mixer.

6 Pile the meringue on top of the filling, making sure it covers completely with no gaps at the side. Form into peaks with the back of a spoon. Bake for 15 minutes until the meringue is lightly browned and crisp on top, but soft inside.

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8.8g 44%

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Buy No time? Bake this gorgeous pie, with zesty filling and crisp meringue, from frozen and serve up in 25-30 minutes.

SERVES 6 PRICE PER SERVING 28p

Asda Chosen by you Lemon Meringue Pie (frozen), £1.70 (475g; 35.6p/100g)

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SERVES 8 READY IN 1HR 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 42p

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Enjoy our delicious Danish pastries and improved French patisserie range For choice continental pastries, head to the Asda in-store bakery.

Perfect for a lazy weekend brunch served with fruit, or a simple breakfast on the go, our delectable Danish pastries are made with high-quality ingredients, using classic recipes, and are great value too.

Continuing our emphasis on quality and tradition, we’ve improved our French patisserie range. Our croissants and pain au choc are prepared using time-honoured French techniques, then baked in store for a wonderfully fresh result. Just watch the whole family tuck in!

Quality, tradition and top-notch ingredients in one delicious mouthful Ð itÕs pastry heaven

♦ Asda Bakery: pecan plait, £1 for 2-pack; pain au choc, £1 for 2-pack; croissant, £1.10 for 4-pack; vanilla crème crown, £1 for 2-pack

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Suggested Serving weight - 116g LOW Calories Sugars

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No mess, no fuss

The clever, straightto-oven bag locks in flavour and keeps the chicken succulent

Ready in 3 simple steps…

Asda Head of Meat Quality Jim Viggars has great ‘love your leftovers’ ideas – scan this QR code with your smartphone for his recipe and carving video.

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Pierce the bag once.

Roast in the oven.

For crispy skin, cut the bag open 20 minutes before the end of cooking.

♦ Asda Butcher’s Selection Simply Roast in the Bag: Extra Tasty; Garlic & Herb; Piri Piri Whole Chicken, £5 each (1.6kg; 31.3p/100g). Also available in: Sage & Onion, Smoky Mexican, Zesty Lime & Coriander, and Tikka flavours

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For an efortless family meal, you can’t beat our new Butcher’s Selection Simply Roast in the Bag chicken range.

If you have any left, turn the page for delicious leftover recipes

Take 3 ingredients…

Roast chicken, onions, peppers This delicious combination can be used to make lots of diferent family meals – here are three easy ideas

Really simple chicken biryani This tasty all-in-one dish is a perfect way to use up leftover chicken SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.50 250g basmati rice 2tbsp sunflower oil 1 large onion, diced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 peppers (red and yellow), deseeded and cut into small pieces 1-2 level tbsp Asda Medium Curry Powder 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled 50g raisins

350g leftover roast chicken, skinless and boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces 150g frozen peas 25g flaked almonds (optional) Mango chutney, to serve 1 Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold running water and pat dry with kitchen paper.

2 Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and cook for

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3-4 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes.

3 Add the curry powder and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add the rice, stock cube, raisins and 1 litre water.

Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

4 Add the chicken and cook for another 2 minutes.

Remove from the heat, add the peas, cover the pan

and leave for 4-5 minutes.

5 If using, put the flaked almonds in a dry frying pan and toss over a medium heat until lightly toasted.

6 Drain any excess liquid from the rice mixture, sprinkle with the toasted almonds and serve with mango chutney.

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554 15.7g 13.8g 2.3g 0.8g 28% 17% 20% 12% 13% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

OF YOUR 5 A DAY

THREE OF THE BEST

Smoky chicken fajitas Serve these spicy wraps with rice and salad for a more substantial meal SERVES 4 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.96 2tbsp sunflower oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 peppers (red and yellow), deseeded and sliced 30g sachet Asda Fajita Seasoning Mix 350g leftover roast chicken, skinless and boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces 400g can Asda Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed 200g jar Asda Salsa, Mild or Hot, depending on taste 8 Asda Wheat Tortillas Asda Reduced Fat Soured Cream topped with chopped chives, to serve 1 Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.

Add the peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

2 Stir in the Fajita Seasoning, add the chicken and stir to coat. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3 Add the red kidney beans and half the salsa and cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through. Tip into a bowl and keep warm.

4 Rinse and dry the pan.

Heat the tortillas in it, one at a time, until warm and flexible.

Divide the chicken mixture between the tortillas, roll up and cut each one in half.

5 Serve 4 fajita halves per person along with the rest of the salsa and the soured cream topped with chives.

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642 12.5g 11.2g 2.2g 2.1g 32% 14% 16% 11% 35% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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THREE OF THE BEST

Cheesy chicken pasta Using a flavoured soft cheese in this dish is a great time-saver as it’s almost an instant pasta sauce SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.75 300g farfalle pasta 2tbsp light olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 peppers (red and yellow), deseeded and sliced 350g leftover roast chicken, skinless and boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces 326g can sweetcorn, drained 200g pot Asda 50% Less Fat Garlic & Herbs Soft Cheese Basil leaves, to serve

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RECIPES: LINZI BRECHIN. PHOTOGRAPHS: TERRY BENSON, LAUREN MCLEAN. STYLING: SUSIE CLEGG, TAMZIN FERDINANDO. FOOD STYLING: LINZI BRECHIN, GREGOR MCMASTER

1 Add the pasta to a large pan of boiling water, bring to the boil, stir once and cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes.

2 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan, add

the onion and peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

3 Add the chicken and sweetcorn and cook for 4-5 minutes until heated through. Add the soft cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.

4 Drain the pasta, reserving 2tbsp of the cooking water.

Return to the pan with the reserved water. Add the chicken mixture and toss to mix. Season with black pepper and serve topped with basil leaves.

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Jam Spread a little jam in the base of each ramekin before putting in the sponge mixture.

With our scrumptious flavour variations, you’ll satisfy everyone!

Basic recipe Grease 4 ramekins and line the bases with baking paper.

Beat together 100g softened butter, 100g caster sugar, 1 large egg, 1tbsp milk and 100g self-raising flour until smooth. Divide between the ramekins and cook as below.

These recipes will make four individual puddings.

How to cook Microwave: cover each pudding with clingfilm and pierce the centre. Cook in the microwave on high for 3½-4 minutes (for a 750W cooker), or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed. Leave to stand for 1 minute, then carefully turn out.

Oven: cover each pudding with foil, put in a roasting tin, pour in boiling water to come halfway up the ramekins, then cover the whole tin with foil. Bake at 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5 for 30 minutes.

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Syrup Spread a little golden syrup in the base of each ramekin before adding the sponge mixture on top.

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FOR THE CHOCOLATE SAUCE Put some chopped dark chocolate, a generous dash of single cream and a spoonful of caster sugar in a bowl and stand it over a pan of simmering water, stirring often, until melted. Serve on the sponges.

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Lemon Spread a little lemon curd in the base of each ramekin. Add the grated zest of 1 lemon to the sponge mixture, reserving a little to decorate.

Dissolve 2 level tsp instant coffee in 1tbsp boiling water. Add to the sponge mixture with some chopped dried dates and chopped pecans or walnuts. Decorate with chopped dates and nuts.

Ginger Put some chopped stem ginger, reserving a little for the mixture, and a little syrup from its jar in the base of each ramekin. Add the reserved stem ginger to the sponge mixture with 1 level tsp ground ginger.

Apple & cinnamon Peel, core and dice a Granny Smith or Coxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apple, reserving slices to decorate. Stir the diced apple into the sponge mixture with ½ level tsp ground cinnamon. Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.

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Spinach & ricotta filo pastry parcels These tasty parcels are great eaten hot – and just as good cold. Why not double the recipe and save some for packed lunches?

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SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.02 2tbsp olive oil 3 spring onions, trimmed and sliced 160g bag ready washed baby spinach 175g Asda Ricotta 25g extra mature Cheddar cheese 270g pack Jus-Rol Filo Sheets 1 Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Heat 1tsp of the oil in a large nonstick frying pan and cook the spring onions until soft. Transfer to a bowl.

Add the spinach to the pan and cook until it wilts.

2 Tip the spinach into a sieve standing over a bowl. Press with the back of a wooden spoon to extract excess water.

3 Add the spinach, ricotta and Cheddar to the spring onions and mix together.

Season with pepper.

4 Cut each sheet of pastry in half to make two pieces that are almost squares. Lay three squares on top of each other.

5 Keep the rest of the pastry covered with a clean, damp (not wet) tea towel, as filo pastry dries out and becomes brittle and unusable quickly.

6 Brush the top square of pastry with oil and put a quarter of the ricotta mixture in the middle. Fold up the edges to make a money purse shape and twist the top to seal it.

7 Brush all over with oil and put on the baking tray. Repeat to make three more parcels.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until crisp and golden.

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7 Top tips ● Instead of spinach and ricotta, you could fill the parcels with chicken, sweetcorn and soft cheese to bind. ● You can also make mini versions of these parcels to serve at a buffet.

BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING FOR 5 TO 10 YEAR OLDS

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Salmon & asparagus salad Boil some new potatoes until tender. Drain and cut in half.

Cut a few asparagus spears into pieces and simmer for 4 minutes. Drain. Open a can of Princes Atlantic Salmon, drain and break into chunks.

Serve with rocket, sliced spring onions, the warm potatoes and asparagus. Make a dressing of equal parts Greekstyle yogurt and reduced-fat mayonnaise and drizzle over. ♦ Princes Skinless & Boneless Atlantic Salmon PHOTOGRAPH: RIA OSBORNE. STYLING: JENNY IGGLEDEN. FOOD STYLING: LORNA BRASH

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TASTY SUPPERS

Weekday winners Quick and easy recipe ideas for you and your family

SPEEDY PASTA

Bacon, leek & mushroom pasta If you’re short of time, you could use a pack of our fresh Sliced Leeks and frozen Sliced Mushrooms SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.26 3 leeks, trimmed 2tbsp olive oil 400g mushrooms, sliced 1 clove garlic, chopped 350g penne pasta 4 rashers Asda Back Bacon 200g pot Asda 50% Less Fat Soft Cheese Dash of Tabasco (optional) Garlic bread, to serve

1 Halve the leeks lengthways and rinse under cold running water. Pat dry with kitchen paper, then slice thinly.

2 Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the leeks and stir to coat in oil. Cover and cook over a low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3 Add the mushrooms and

garlic. Cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes, stirring, until the mushrooms are cooked and the liquid has evaporated.

4 Meanwhile, add the pasta to a pan of boiling water. Bring back to the boil, stir once and then boil gently, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes. Drain.

5 Grill the bacon until the fat

is crisp, then chop roughly.

6 Stir the soft cheese into the vegetables. Add Tabasco (optional). Heat through, stirring gently. Add the pasta, toss to mix and sprinkle with the bacon. Serve with garlic bread.

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484 4.5g 14.3g 4.3g 1.3g 24% 5% 20% 21% 22% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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TASTY SUPPERS LIGHT SUPPER

Roasted peppers with tuna & rice salad If you have any leftover rice salad, refrigerate it straight away and eat within two days SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING ÂŁ2.26 4 red or yellow peppers 1tsp olive oil, plus 3tbsp for the dressing 200g long-grain brown rice 300g can Asda Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed 2 x 185g cans Asda Tuna Chunks in Spring Water, drained 4 sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped 200g pot Asda 50% Less Fat Soft Cheese 1 bunch spring onions, trimmed and chopped

2tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley 326g can Asda Naturally Sweet Sweetcorn Âź cucumber, diced 8 cherry tomatoes, halved 2tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Cut the peppers in half through the stalk. Using a small, sharp knife, remove the pith and seeds.

Put the pepper halves on a

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baking tray cut side up and brush with oil. Cook in the oven for 25 minutes until softened.

2 Meanwhile, rinse the brown rice and put in a pan with 900ml cold water. Heat until simmering, then stir once. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes until tender.

Tip into a sieve, rinse under cold water, drain well and transfer to a bowl.

3 Put the beans in a bowl and add the tuna, sun-dried tomatoes, soft cheese and

half the spring onions, parsley and sweetcorn. Season and mix together roughly. Use to stuff the pepper halves. Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes.

4 Mix the rice with the rest of the spring onions, parsley, sweetcorn, cucumber and cherry tomatoes. Whisk 3tbsp olive oil with the vinegar and stir through the rice salad.

Serve with the peppers.

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561 18.7g 14.4g 3.2g 1.3g 28% 21% 21% 16% 22% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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Honey & mustard chicken with glazed carrots Take advantage of our great offers on fresh meat for this recipe – it also tastes fantastic with turkey SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.34 450g pack Asda Butcher’s Selection Chicken Breast Fillets 2tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 250ml hot chicken stock, made with 1 stock cube 1 level tbsp coarse grain mustard 1 level tbsp clear honey 100ml orange juice

350g carrots, peeled and cut into batons 1 level tbsp cornflour, mixed with 2tbsp cold water 350g cooked cabbage or spring greens and mashed potato, to serve 1 Cut the chicken breasts into 3cm pieces. Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a nonstick frying pan and cook half the

chicken pieces until lightly browned all over. Transfer to a saucepan. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.

2 Heat the rest of the olive oil in the frying pan, add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden, stirring often. Add to the chicken.

3 Add the stock, mustard, honey and orange juice to the chicken and season with

black pepper. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for another 10 minutes.

4 Stir the cornflour mixture into the chicken and allow it to simmer for 1 minute.

Serve with cabbage or spring greens and mashed potato.

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MAKING THE STOCK with a Knorr Vegetable Stock Cube adds a delicious depth of flavour to this soup.

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Served with crusty bread, this substantial soup is a meal in a bowl, with lots of vegetables and protein from the lentils. Freeze leftovers in individual portions SERVES 4 READY IN 50 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 56p 1tbsp olive oil 15g butter 1 large red onion, chopped 150g carrots, sliced 500g butternut squash, flesh only, cut into cubes 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and sliced 100g red lentils, rinsed 1L hot vegetable stock,

made with 1 Knorr Vegetable Stock Cube 3 level tbsp tomato purée 3tbsp chopped parsley or 2 level tsp mixed dried herbs 100g Asda Reduced Fat Crème Fraîche Crusty bread, to serve 1 Heat the olive oil and butter

in a large pan, add the onion and cook until soft.

2 Add the carrots, squash and sweet potato. Stir to coat with oil. Cover and cook over a low heat for 3-4 minutes.

3 Add the lentils, stock, tomato purée and 2tbsp of the parsley or the mixed herbs and bring to the boil. Cover

and simmer for 30 minutes.

4 Purée with a hand-held blender or a processor. Heat through again, add swirls of crème fraîche, and sprinkle with pepper and parsley, if using. Serve with crusty bread.

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MEAL FOR ONE

Fish with tomato sauce This single-serving fish dish is great accompanied by roasted new potatoes. To serve two, simply double the quantities

200g small new potatoes 10g unsalted butter 2tsp olive oil 1 shallot, diced 227g can Napolina Chopped Tomatoes ½tsp dried oregano or mixed dried herbs 1tbsp tomato ketchup 2 pitted olives, sliced 200g piece haddock or river cobbler fillet (from the fish counter) Flat-leaf parsley (optional)

and green beans or broccoli, to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Cut the potatoes into even-sized chunks and put in a small roasting tin.

2 Pour 100ml boiling water over the potatoes. Add the butter. Cover tightly with foil and cook in the oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and cook, uncovered, for

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another 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and starting to brown.

3 Heat the oil in a pan and cook the shallot until soft.

Add the chopped tomatoes, herbs and ketchup and simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until some of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the olives.

Keep warm.

4 Put the haddock or river cobler on a piece of foil and

wrap to make a parcel. Put on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily. Transfer to a plate and top with the warm tomato sauce.

5 Sprinkle the fish with black pepper and flat-leaf parsley, if using, and serve with the roasted potatoes and green beans or broccoli.

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Ready, steady, Quitting smoking is a tough challenge, but this is the month to go for it with the help of Asda Pharmacy It’s Stoptober this month – the Government’s 28-day challenge* to encourage smokers to quit – and Asda Pharmacies are working to help smokers kick the habit. Pop into your local Asda Pharmacy for stop-smoking advice tailored to your lifestyle, and receive a free carbon monoxide test.

Stoptober support Stick with it for the full 28 days and you’re five times more likely to stop smoking for good, according to the Government.

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Health benefits of quitting Health experts agree that your health will improve if you stop smoking. In this way, you’ll: ♦ Reduce your risk of cancer, heart and lung disease. ♦ Improve your breathing, circulation and general fitness. ♦ Have more energy and feel less tired and lethargic. ♦ Boost your fertility levels and chance of a healthy pregnancy and baby. ♦ Improve the appearance of your skin and teeth. ♦ Enjoy more fully the taste of food.

How Asda Pharmacy can help you As well as supporting the Stoptober challenge, Asda Pharmacies can offer stop-smoking help and support all year round. Each Asda Pharmacy has a Stop Smoking Advisor who can draw up a personalised programme for you.

They can run through the medication available to help you stop, and discuss lifestyle changes. Plus they can give you a free carbon monoxide test.

Beat nicotine cravings Asda Pharmacy has a great range of nicotine replacement therapy products.

Free from carbon monoxide and the 4,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke, each provides a small dose of nicotine to make quitting more manageable.

Your Asda Pharmacist can help you choose the right method for you, and advise on reducing your dosage

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until you’re no longer dependent on nicotine. Types of therapy include: ♦ Nicotinell Patch**, a discreet patch to wear under your clothes for a steady release of nicotine throughout the day. ♦ Nicorette Freshmint Gum**, which delivers a short burst of nicotine – enough to satisfy the craving, but not as much as a real cigarette. ♦ Niquitin Strips**, a new product that dissolves in the mouth quickly and easily. ♦ Asda Nicotine Lozenges**, which take about 30 minutes to dissolve in the mouth, for a slower release of nicotine.

♦ Nicotinell Patch**, £8 for 7-day pack (7 x 21mg); Nicorette Freshmint Gum**, £4 for 25-pack (25 x 2mg); Niquitin Strips**, £4† for 15-pack (15 x 2.5mg); Asda Nicotine 2mg Lozenges**, £7 for 72-pack (72 x 2mg)

A change for the better Say goodbye to smoking and you’ll improve your breathing and general fitness – and have more energy to do the things you enjoy with family and friends.

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ith winter creeping up on us, one thingÕs for sure, the colder weather brings with it lots of beauty challenges, from moisture-zapping central heating to frizz-inducing chilly air and, of course, a decided lack of sun. Chances are, the products that saw you through the summer wonÕt be up to this seasonal challenge. So when the temperature starts to drop and youÕre upping the thermostat, pulling on a woolly hat and your wellies and dreaming of a tropical holiday, get ready to switch to these winter wondersÉ

Winter wonders Plan ahead for the cold weather with a beauty routine full of products to protect and pamper your skin

Hands on

Hair helpers

Avoid dry, chapped hands by keeping a tube of hand cream, such as Vaseline Intensive Rescue Soothing Hand Cream, £3.30, handy – by the sink, in your bag and on your desk. If you lapse, massage in lots of hand cream, slip on rubber gloves and let the warmth of the water help the cream penetrate as you do the dishes. Or wear cotton gloves over hand cream overnight to reveal supersoft skin in the morning.

Try these quick-fix solutions to winter hair woes.

• To restore hat-hair, tip your head down, massage the roots and work in Tresemmé 24 Hour Body Sky High Plumping Powder, £5.

Smooth into place.

• Keep it frizz-free with Andrew Barton The Frizz Tamer Magical Leave In Conditioner, £4.50, with smoothing rice bran oil.

• Fight flyaway hair with a little hand cream rubbed in and smoothed over hair.

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3 make-up must-haves • Colour-correcting cream zaps redness, great for when endless nose-blowing has turned yours red. We love L’Oréal Paris Nude Magique CC Cream Anti-Redness, £9.98.

• Illuminating concealer with light-reflecting pigments brightens winter skin. Try George Undereye Concealer, £4.50.

• Lip butter protects and adds a sheen.

Nivea Raspberry Rosé, £1.99, is great value.

Cleansing with a hot cloth cleanser like NSpa Hot Cloth Polish, £7, turns a basic task into a mini ritual.

Massa Massage the rich, cream creamy cleanser into d dry skin. Run the m muslin cloth it comes with under a hot tap and use that to wipe off the residue for clean, soft skin.

• Skin feeling lacklustre? Exfoliate with a grainy scrub like Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub, £6, which speeds away flaky cells that can dull your skin, thanks to salicylic acid.

• Boost your regular skin cream by using a serum first. L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Renew Anti-Ageing Super Serum Triple Action, £25, adds an extra dose of moisturising hyaluronic acid.

Winter brings lots of challenges from moisture-zapping central heating to frizz-inducing chilly air Perk you up make-up Dark mornings and chilly nights can dull the brightest complexion. Put life back in yours with our easy steps.

1 Massage in a nourishing moisturiser like Nivea Visage Q10 Day Cream, £9.97. Start at your jaw and sweep upwards and you’ll pep up circulation, too.

2 Use a brightening concealer such as Max Factor Master Touch, £7.98, under your eyes, at the inner corners of your eyes, around your nose and under the arch of your brow.

3 Apply illuminating foundation to any other areas that need it.

4 Use a big brush to dust a warming blush over cheeks and temples.

5 The speediest way to accent eyelids – Maybelline New York Master Smoky Shadow-Pencil in Smoky Grey, £5.98.

6 For a pop of colour, dab Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush, £6.98, onto cheekbones.

7 Curl your lashes – the make-up artist’s trick to looking wide awake.

8 Intensify into a beautiful shape with a curling mascara.

9 Fill in eyebrows with feathery strokes of Maybelline New York Master Shape Brow Pencil, £2.98, and brush upwards for an instant pick-up.

10 Finish with a tinted lip butter.

Feed your skin Put these superfoods in your shopping basket – rich in protein, lutein, vitamins, iron or omega-3 and -4 fatty acids, these foods offer a skin-friendly meal option.

• Leafy greens, avocado, nuts and seeds – toss them together for a superfood winter salad.

• Eggs and wild Alaskan salmon – scramble these together for a nutritious, filling breakfast.

• Avocado – enjoy with extra virgin olive oil dressing for a helping of skin-boosting monounsaturated fats.

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R E S I FUNDRA Help us raise £4 million this year for breast cancer charities by supporting our Tickled Pink campaign Asda stores across the country have been buzzing recently with colleagues raising funds for our breast cancer campaign Tickled Pink. Special Community Fête events are being held in store foyers for six weeks from 7 September, and range from relay races and raffles to ‘guess the weight of the cake’ competitions. Thanks to your

support, we’re having fun, laughs – and generating money for a fantastic cause.

Tickled Pink benefits Breast Cancer Campaign and Breast Cancer Care charities, and has raised over £30 million to date. But it doesn’t stop there. We’d love you to help us continue raising money for Tickled Pink – we’re aiming for £4 million this year.

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TICKLED PINK

The models at last year’s Breast Cancer Care fashion show, with singer Joe McElderry

BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN Money raised by Tickled Pink helps Breast Cancer Campaign carry out groundbreaking research and invest in projects to diagnose breast cancer earlier, treat it more effectively, improve quality of life and ultimately find a cure.

‘When I was told I had breast cancer, it was the biggest shock of my life,’ says Maxine. ‘Treatment is tough, but trying to carry on and be as normal as possible was a big help for me. It’s made me stronger – and I now have stronger relationships with family and friends.’

HOW YOU CAN HELP US RAISE MONEY

• Hold your own fundraising events, such as a cupcake sale, coffee morning or sponsored cycle rides.

• Look out for limited-edition Tickled Pink products in store – a percentage of their sales goes to the campaign. Our favourite is this Tickled Pink bag, right, by designer Julien Macdonald, £2.50 (72p donation).

• Drop off any unwanted clothes at the recycling banks in our store car parks.

So far, we’ve raised £500,000 through textile recycling schemes.

• To make a donation or for more details, go to your.ASDA.com/tickled-pink.

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BREAST CANCER CARE This year, Tickled Pink aims to help Breast Cancer Care increase its Headstrong service by almost 50 per cent.

Losing your hair can be one of the most traumatic parts of cancer treatment and Headstrong provides one-to-one support on how to take care of your hair during treatment, as well as demonstrating ways to wear headscarves.

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To mark the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Asda colleague Maxine Green, left, from the Morley store, will be taking part in Breast Cancer Care’s fashion show in London to prove you can still feel confident after diagnosis.

HOW THE MONEY RAISED IS USED

GEORGE STYLE Long-sleeved ribbon top, 8-24, £6, code 4432872

Slippers, S/M/L, £6, code 4310248

Apron, £8, code 4364996 Make-up bag, £4, code 4376624

TICKLED PINK For every item bought, you will be donating valuable cash, helping to promote breast cancer awareness.

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STAR SUPPORT As an ambassador for Breast Cancer Care, pop singer Alexandra Burke is just one of the many celebrities getting behind Tickled Pink.

Slippers, S/M/L, £8, code 4339645

Actress Kara Tointon is also supporting the Tickled Pink campaign.

Ballerina T-shirt, 8-24, £8, code 4432875

SpongeBob SquarePants pyjama set, 8-22, £13, code 4306452 AVAILABLE FROM 19 SEPTEMBER

Purse, £4, code 4355855

Bring a touch of autumn fragrance into your home Seasonal fragrances, in store and online at ASDA.com

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Give your home a gorgeous new look this autumn with our stunning range of decorative lighting that will transform every room

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We just love this beautiful chandelier! It’s perfect for illuminating dark rooms as it has lovely soft, upward-cast light. It also looks amazing in bedrooms with its romantic French feel or above a dining table to create a focal point.

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DECORATIVE LIGHTING Understanding how particular lamps can work to create different effects will help you decide what to buy when planning your decor.

FLOOR LAMPS These cast light up and down – ideal next to an armchair for reading, or behind the TV to reduce glare.

TABLE LAMPS These lamps should be positioned at the edges of a room to softly

radiate light inward and provide an ambient, cosy effect.

PENDANT LAMPS For a contemporary feel, position above your dining table or kitchen island to brighten up the space and create a social atmosphere.

1 Mosaic floor lamp, £37 2 Cut-glass table lamp, £20 3 Gold leaf table lamp, £20 4 Acrylic drop shade, £17 5 Relax cut-out table lamp, £17 6 Love table lamp, £20

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By choosing the right energyefficient light bulb, you can get the look you want, save money – and care for the environment, too. Try varying the levels of light in a room to create different effects by focusing or deflecting from a particular area or feature – it will add interest through subtle shadows, too.

Look for Asda’s new range of light bulbs, available in store and online.

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LED BULBS will last for up to 25 years and can save you £5 per year per bulb – that’s £125 across the lifetime of the bulb*. They are dimmable, have a low wattage and reach full brightness as soon as you switch them on.

Prices start at £8.

CFL BULBS are lowwattage, offer a 70 per cent energy saving and will last for up to eight years**. They can take about a minute to reach full brightness. Prices start at £3.15 HALOGEN BULBS offer a 20 per cent energy saving, last for 18 months to two years**, are dimmable and have instant brightness when switched on. Prices start at £3.

For advice, visit the lighting section of your local Asda store, or use the online bulb finder at direct.ASDA.com/lightbulbs.

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We’ve also concentrated our fabulous liquids and powders to ensure they are a little kinder to our planet. Remember, with Surf you can still get brilliantly clean laundry even when you wash at 15°C. At 30°C you can save up to 40% on energy and cut your electricity bill too. Did you know, that one year’s washing at 30°C instead of 40°C could save you enough energy to light nine rooms for a whole year!

Pick up a bottle of Surf liquid or Surf capsules today, ďŹ ll in a tear off form in-store or download an entry form online at www.ASDA.com/surf and send off for your free toy!*

*Whilst stocks last. Full T&Cs can be found at www.ASDA.com/surf. Entrants will need to complete a tear off booklet down the laundry aisle in selected stores.

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October is the month to start thinking about cuddling up in winter knits – and getting ready for the party season

George Brand Director Fiona Lambert says: ‘Animal motifs are a big fashion trend and I love this super cute squirrel jumper – it’s great fun with jeans or joggers for a stylish weekend. And singer Mollie King from The Saturdays is seen in a similar design.

For your chance to win this top, go to ASDA.com/win.

We’ve got five to give away.

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Model of the moment, Cara Delevingne rocks her favourite ankle boots adorned with lots of buckle detail. Perfect to wear with skinny jeans or leggings and a long shirt.

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KNITWEAR

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Gorgeous knits are a key part of your autumn wardrobe.

Patterns, plain or textured, here’s how to get cosy in style

STYLE NOTES Cable knits with a home-made look and feel come hot from the catwalk. The longer length style is so versatile and great with skinny jeans or knitted tights and long boots.

Knitted cable dress, 8-24, £16, code 4362761; hat, £5, code 4260248

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GEORGE STYLE

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Two tone with a denim collar and cuffs tick the style boxes Colour block jumper, 8-24, £16, code 4420535

If you only choose one style of new knit, make it fluffy!

Fluffy jumper, 8-24, £16, code 4338799

Cute animal motifs are enjoying a fashion moment Penguin jumper, 8-24, £16, code 4338805

A giant heart is guaranteed to make anyone smile Heart jumper, 8-24, £14, code 4386339

IDEAL FOR LAYERING

SHOULDER DETAIL

Team with a long-sleeved tee as a mid-season solution Moda jumper, 10-24, £18, code 4306576 AVAILABLE FROM 30 SEPTEMBER

A touch of fur and a jumper becomes a style must-have Faux fur jumper, 8-24, £14, code 4338807

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TUNIC STYLE

Pretty bow detailing instantly updates a plain jumper Bow jumper, 8-24, £16, code 4338800

Team a tunic sweater with a skirt for work, jeans for weekend Moda tunic jumper, 10-24, £18, code 4363857 AVAILABLE FROM 3 OCTOBER

SINGER CHERYL COLE LOVES HER STRIPED SWEATER

A striped sweater has a fabulous 60s feel and will look great with a leather PU skirt and heels Striped jumper, 8-24, £16, code 4445698

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NEW SEASON dresses

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dresses are enjoying Full skirted skir a ffashion revival and lovely for a party dress. Guaranteed to make you feel like dancing!

Brocade dress, 10-24, £25, code 4462456 AVAILABLE FROM 6 OCTOBER; clutch, £8, code 4419158 AVAILABLE FROM 20 OCTOBER; court shoes, 3-9, £10, code 4288791

Peplum dress, 10-24, £20, code 4468194

Swing dress, 10-24, £20, code 4983421

AVAILABLE FROM 14 OCTOBER; shoes, as before

AVAILABLE FROM 11 NOVEMBER; shoes, as before

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The party season is coming up. Visit George.com and check out the Moda collection of online exclusive exclussive dresses

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Update the classic little black dress with a panel of shimmering sequins. Because it draws the eye up, it’s flattering for pear shapes.

Florals are a favourite from the catwalk and definitely not just for summer. Bright colours on a black base always look striking.

If you want an alternative to black, we love this rich textured blue. The diamanté detailing at the neckline adds extra sparkle.

Sequin dress, 10-24, £22, code 4468193

Floral dress, 10-24, £16, code 4456078 AVAILABLE FROM 30 SEPTEMBER; clutch, £8, code 4419159 AVAILABLE FROM 20 OCTOBER; shoes, as before

AVAILABLE FROM 14 OCTOBER; clutch, £8, code 4446561 AVAILABLE FROM 27 OCTOBER; shoes, as before

AVAILABLE FROM 6 OCTOBER; clutch, £8, code 4408313 AVAILABLE FROM 27 OCTOBER; shoes, as before

Textured dress, 10-24, £25, code 4466319

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ENTERTAINMENT

Pick of the month

A round-up of the latest film, music, book and games releases

EPIC © 2013 TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. *XBOX ONE AND PS4 RELEASE DATE TO BE CONFIRMED. IF YOU LOOK UNDER 25 AND WANT TO BUY AGE-RESTRICTED PRODUCTS YOU WILL NEED TO PROVE YOUR AGE. CHALLENGE 25. NO I.D. NO SALE

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This stunning animation follows the adventures of teenager Mary Katherine, ‘MK’ (voiced

by Amanda Seyfried), who finds herself magically shrunk down to the size of the little people that live in the nearby forest. After meeting their queen (Beyoncé), MK finds herself having to fight against the villainous Mandrake and the evil, nature-destroying Boggans. Can she join forces with Ronin (Colin Farrell), the hummingbird-riding leader of the Leafmen warriors, to save the forest? In store 7 October.

FIRE WITHIN, BIRDY CD She won the Open Mic UK competition at the tender age of 12, and now just 17, English singer-songwriter Birdy – aka Jasmine van den Bogaerde – brings us her second album.

Catch her haunting voice on her latest single Wings.

In store 23 September.

CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS (18)

GAME

Call of Duty fans have only got a few weeks left to wait for the next – and tenth – instalment in this legendary series. Ghosts promises to deliver an intense, original gameplay experience, armed with a new story, setting and cast, and powered by a new next-generation engine. Available for Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Xbox One and PS4. In store 5 November* – or get your pre-order in at ASDA.com/direct.

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ENTERTAINMENT

RUNNER RUNNER (TBC) CINEMA Student Richie Furst (Justin Timberlake) resorts to playing online poker to solve his money problems. When he’s cheated out of everything, he confronts the man responsible – entrepreneur Ivan Block (Ben Affleck).

Caught up in a world of extortion, bad deals and violence, Richie is threatened by the FBI, who demand his help in bringing down Block.

With his life on the line, will Richie be able to outplay them all? In cinemas 27 September.

BEN’S BEST BLOCKBUSTERS

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Multitalented Ben Affleck has a proven track record that shows he can turn his hand to acting and directing – plus he won an Oscar at just 25 for co-writing Good Will Hunting with childhood friend Matt Damon. His films have made a mint at the box office, too.

Here are his top five grossing movies to date*: 1 Armageddon 2 Pearl Harbor 3 Shakespeare in Love 4 Argo 5 Good Will Hunting

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MAD ABOUT THE BOY BOOKS

by Helen Fielding, £9 (Jonathan Cape) Bridget Jones and her diary are back after a 14-year absence, with this hotly anticipated third novel. Expect more hilarious revelations and confessions now Bridget is attempting to function in the modern world of emails, texting and Twitter followers.

In store 10 October.

CHILDREN’S Diamond by Jacqueline Wilson, £5.85 (Doubleday) The little acrobat from the hugely popular Hetty Feather books now gets to star in her own story.

Diamond is adored by the circus audiences – but when life around the big top gets too dangerous for her, what will the future hold? In store 26 September.

SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE (7)

GAME Kids will love the new Skylanders’ game, featuring characters with swapable body halves, so they can mix and match their abilities and powers. Pop them on the Portal of Power and watch as they come to life. On Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and 3DS. In store 18 October – pre-order at ASDA.com/direct.

MECHANICAL BULL, KINGS OF LEON CD The sixth album from the US rockers sees the Followill brothers (plus cousin) getting back to basics. They’ve hinted at a ‘youthful sound’ that’s ‘more musically complicated’. In store 23 September.

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COMPETITIONS

Up for grabs We’ve got some fantastic giveaways this month. Turn over for more prizes and details of how to enter WIN! Four tickets to see Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage in London, plus an overnight stay To celebrate the West End return of smash-hit Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage, we’ve got four tickets to give away to one lucky reader. With an amazing soundtrack and dance routines, you’ll be captivated by Johnny and Baby’s love story. An overnight stay and meal at the Strand Palace Hotel (strandpalacehotel.co.uk), interval drinks and a souvenir programme are also included. One runner-up will receive two tickets to the show. Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage is playing at the Piccadilly Theatre, London, for a limited season – see dirtydancinglondon.com for details.

The prize is for a winner and three guests staying for one night in the three-star Strand Palace Hotel, London WC2, sharing two club double or twin rooms on a B&B basis. Dinner is a pre-theatre set menu and includes a bottle of house wine/soft drinks. The prize does not include travel, meals or drinks other than stated, spending money or incidental hotel expenses. Tickets are for Tuesday to Sunday performances only (including Sunday matinées), excluding Saturdays, subject to availability. Interval drink is a glass of house wine or bottle of beer for over 18s, or a soft drink. Runner-up prize is a ticket-only prize for a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening performance, or Saturday matinée performance only; travel, accommodation and interval drinks are not included. All tickets must be booked with 21 days advance notice. Valid until 31 January 2014, exclusions apply. Please refer to panel overleaf for overall terms.

WIN! One of four stylish sets of Alessi pots and pans, plus Kikkoman Soy Sauce

WIN! A four-night family break in a luxury log cabin, plus a reader ofer Fancy a four-night break in a luxury Silver Birch self-catering cabin with a private hot tub?

Forest Holidays is offering one reader and three guests a stay at one of its eight stunning sites in England and Scotland. And even if you don’t win, you can still enjoy 10 per cent off bookings. Visit forestholidays.co.uk and enter the code ‘ASDAOCTOBER’ to get a discount on 2013/14 breaks.

The prize consists of a four-night, midweek break for four people with any combination of adults and children, provided that one guest is 18 years of age or over. Prize must be taken by 1 April 2014, excluding bank holidays, subject to availability. Cash alternative is not available. Prize does not include travel, meals, beverages, expenses, activities or spending money. To receive the reader offer, you must enter the promotional code ‘ASDAOCTOBER’ when making a booking at forestholidays.co.uk. Reader offer bookings must be made before 30 November 2013. Reader offer available at all cabin sites and cabin types, excluding bank holidays, and is subject to availability. Offer applies to new bookings only and is not available retrospectively. Reader offer available only through forestholidays.co.uk.

Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Please refer to panel overleaf for overall terms.

Your cooking will go up a notch with this fab prize! Four winners will each receive an Alessi set of stainless steel pots and pans, comprising a stockpot, casserole dish, two frying pans and two saucepans, courtesy of Kikkoman.

You’ll also receive a bottle of Kikkoman Soy Sauce, which you can add to your meals, instead of salt, to bring out the flavours and add extra richness. With no additives and just four natural ingredients, it’s a kitchen must-have that shouldn’t be reserved just for stir-fries. For more recipe ideas, visit kikkoman.co.uk.

Kikkoman has the right to substitute the prize for a similar prize of equal value should there be supplier issues beyond Kikkoman’s control.. ue The prize cannot be exchanged or cash value given. Prize will be delivered within 28 days.

Diameters of pans are: stock pot, 24cm; casserole dish, 20cm; frying pan, 20cm; frying pan, 28cm; saucepan, 16cm; saucepan, 20cm. Please refer to panel overleaf for overall terms.

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HOW TO ENTER*

For your chance to win, call the number below or text the code, then a space and your name and address to 82229, or enter online at ASDA.com/win

WIN! One of two fantastic three-night weekend UK breaks with Warner Leisure Hotels, plus a reader ofer There are two prizes of three-night weekend UK breaks for two people up for grabs. Staying at an adults-only Warner Leisure Hotel, you’ll enjoy all the modern comforts of a Signature guest room, dining (breakfast and dinner are included), entertainment and lots of great activities. Readers can also save up to 50 per cent on a Warner Leisure Hotel three- or four-night break. Visit warnerhotels.co.uk or call 0800 1 388 399, quoting ‘23RFC’, by 31 October 2013.

There are two prizes of a three-night weekend break for a winner and a guest sharing a double or twin Signature room at any Warner Hotel on a half-board basis. The prize does not include travel, meals or drinks, apart from those mentioned, spending money or any incidental hotel expenses. The break is subject to availability and must be taken by 31 March 2014, excluding bank holidays and 23 December 2013 to 2 January 2014. Reader offer excludes Drinks Inclusive and Star breaks. Please refer to panel on right for overall terms.

WIN! One of two short breaks for six at Ribby Hall Holiday Village in Lancashire

WIN! One of four sets of Continental winter tyres With winter just around the corner, having a good set of tyres is essential. That’s why we’re offering four lucky readers each the chance to win a set of Continental winter tyres. Did you know you can now order your tyres online from Asda and have them fitted at any one of 900+ trusted fitting centres? It’s simple and convenient and all the major brands are covered, including Continental, Michelin, Dunlop, Goodyear, Pirelli and Bridgestone. The price includes fitting with no hidden extras. Discover how easy it is to order your tyres at ASDA.com/tyres.

Five-star Ribby Hall Holiday Village is ideal for a family holiday, and we’ve got two mid-week or weekend breaks for up to six people to give away. Staying in a luxury, self-catering cottage, there are a host of activities to enjoy. Not a winner? Treat the family when Ribby Hall is transformed into a Winter Wonderland from 23 November.

Prices start from £345 for six. Reader offer: receive up to 25 per cent off short breaks and holidays at Ribby Hall Holiday Village! Simply quote ‘ASDA13’. To book, call 0800 085 17 17 before 31 October 2013. T&Cs apply.

There are two self-catering short break prizes of either a four-night Monday to Thursday break or three-night Friday to Sunday break, staying in a threebedroom Poppy cottage for any combination of six-person family or adult group (Ribby Hall standard terms and conditions apply). Linen and cleaning at end of stay is included as standard. Fishing and golf equipment is not included. The prize does not include travel, meals, drinks or spending money, or any activities apart from use of fishing ponds and pools. The holiday must be taken before 31 May 2014, excluding 19 December 2013 to 3 January 2014, and is subject to availability. Reader offer valid 2 September to 10 October 2013, 1 to 17 November 2013 and 2 January to 13 February 2014. Discount ranges from 10 to 25 per cent depending on break and dates – please call for more details.

Offer applies to cottage accommodation only and is subject to availability; terms and conditions apply. Valid for bookings made before 31 October 2013.

Please refer to panel on right for overall terms.

There are four prizes, each a set of Continental tyres. Each winner will receive a voucher for redemption, valid for 12 months from date of issue, to cover the cost of the tyres, which can be used at one of 900+ fitting centres, as advised by Asda Tyres. The prize is non-transferable and the voucher has no monetary value; lost or stolen vouchers cannot be replaced. Please refer to panel on right for overall terms.

*ENTRY DETAILS Calls cost 50p from BT landlines. Calls from other networks, payphones and mobiles may be higher. Text entries cost 50p plus standard operator rates. For SMS and call entry technical issues, call 0845 803 0325. For online entry technical issues, call Asda customer services on 0800 952 0101. See opposite for full and specific terms and conditions.

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TICKETS TO DIRTY DANCING Call 0901 151 0084 Text ASDA14 FOREST HOLIDAYS BREAK Call 0901 151 0085 Text ASDA15 ALESSI POTS AND PANS PLUS KIKKOMAN SOY SAUCE Call 0901 151 0086 Text ASDA16 WARNER LEISURE HOTELS Call 0901 151 0087 Text ASDA17 ASDA TYRES Call 0901 151 0088 Text ASDA18 RIBBY HALL VILLAGE BREAK Call 0901 151 0089 Text ASDA19 Calls/texts cost 50p each*.

The closing date for prize draws is midnight, 31 October 2013.

PRIZE DRAW TERMS & CONDITIONS 1 Prize draws are open to all residents of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) aged 18 years and over (unless otherwise stated), excluding employees (and their immediate family) of Asda, Publicis Blueprint and their affiliated companies, and anyone professionally connected with the prizes. 2 Proof of sending shall not constitute proof of receipt. No responsibility is accepted for entries lost, delayed, incompletely received or damaged. 3 Maximum one entry per person per draw. Automated, bulk or third-party entries not accepted. 4 All entries (online, phone and text) must be received by midnight 31 October 2013.

Phone/text lines open 24 hours a day until midnight 31 October 2013. Ask bill payer before calling.

If you text after the closing date, you will not be entered but will be charged. Take care when entering text codes; promoter is not responsible for mistypes and you may be charged more. Some phone lines operate call-barring. Calls from other networks/payphones/mobiles may be charged at a higher rate. If unable to get through, check with network operator. 5 Winners are selected at random by an independent verified computer system after the closing date and will be notified by letter within 28 days of closing date. If the prize is not claimed within six weeks of notification, a redraw will take place. 6 There are no cash alternatives. Prizes are not transferable and must be accepted as offered. 7 By entering our prize draws, you agree to take part in publicity. 8 To obtain winners’ names/counties, send an sae to: Asda Magazine October 2013 Winners List, Asda House, Great Wilson Street, Leeds LS11 5AD, 28 days after the closing date. Please do not send entries to this address. 9 If winners are unable to take prizes, a redraw will take place. 10 Promoter’s decision is final. 11 In the event of unforeseen circumstances, promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value. 12 Prize draws may be featured in other promotional material with different treatments. 13 The promoter is Asda, Asda House, Great Wilson Street, Leeds LS11 5AD. 14 Winners accept prize at own risk. Unless stated otherwise, holiday winners should obtain their own travel insurance, visas and passport and be fit to travel. 15 Promoter is not liable for any loss or damage, except death or personal injury, arising out of administration, or for the winner’s enjoyment of the prize draws. 16 Where terms/conditions are inconsistent with additional prize draw terms, additional ones will prevail. By entering you accept this.

Wardrobe edit

Find the clothes you need quickly in the mornings with our tips for organising your collection and creating new outfits, too

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EDIT FOR RECYCLING If you’ve got something you’ve only ever worn twice – or not at all – in the last six months, donate it to charity or sell it on eBay. And check your clothes to see if they’ve lost their shape. Jeans with saggy knees, shirts with frayed collars and cuffs, or cardis with imprints in the elbows can all be put in the textile recycling bin in the car park at your local Asda store.

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Use padded hangers Keep your best clothes in good condition by using soft padded hangers. These help to avoid stretching – especially on delicate knits, jersey and silk.

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Dress up

Form a capsule wardrobe by mixing and matching key pieces, then experiment putting different outfits together. But don’t just stick to the same clothes combination each time. Keep your look fresh by continually swapping the tops you wear with your skirts or trousers – try it, it may just work!

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COLOUR COORDINATE Colour-code each outfit section, from blacks and greys through to colours – it will make items easier to find.

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ILLUSTRATION: HANNAH WARREN

Categorise Organise your work, casual and going out clothes into sections so you can find the right outfit without fuss.

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