11¼ THINGS TO LOVE THIS MONTH

11¼ things

TO LOVE THIS MONTH

1Hop to it – it’s Lunar New Year!

Guess what? 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese calendar and the big New Year celebration day falls on 22 January this time round. Traditionally, red is the colour of the moment, so join in the partying by going all out with crimson clothes and crockery – and feast on snacks galore! And don’t forget to catch our Meal Maths stir-fry deal on page 13 – a perfect dish for hungry party-goers. Asda 14-Piece

Oriental Style Platter, £3.25/330g.

Burns Night

Get your Scottish vibe on – it’s Burns Night on 25 January and you’ll need to prepare yourself to ‘address the haggis’. Get a kilted gang together to enjoy this peppery, seasonal highlight, with ‘tatties and neeps’ (mashed potatoes and swede). Perhaps sip a dram of whisky, and click your heels to a Scottish reel? If you’re hosting, we can help with ready-made ‘neeps’, and a Haggis from the Highlands.

Asda Carrot and Swede Mash,

£2.35/500g

MacSween Scotland’s Most Loved Haggis†,

£2.75/400g

The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky,

£13/70cl

3Dry January? Can a no-alcohol New Year be fun? You bet – you absolutely do not have to miss out on top tippling opportunities. Our range of non-alcoholic drinks will bring on the (hangover-free) party! Try these simple mocktail ideas using Asda Extra Special Non Alcoholic Premium Botanical Drink and Asda Extra Special Non Alcoholic Rhubarb & Ginger Flavour Botanical Drink (both £10/70cl).

COOL AS... Decorate the inside of a glass with a cucumber ribbon. Add ice cubes and pour in a measure of Premium Botanical Drink, and a dessert spoon of elderflower cordial. Add a big squeeze of lime juice, some soda and a slice of cucumber, or a lime wedge, to garnish. KIWI CORKER Drop 1tsp honey in a glass and add a measure of the Premium Botanical Drink – stir well. Crash in a handful of ice, fill with fizzy water and stir again. Squeeze the juice from a kiwi fruit and add – leave seeds in but not flesh – and garnish with a slice of kiwi fruit. GINGER FIZZ Cool a glass and add crushed ice. Next, add a measure of the Rhubarb & Ginger Flavour Botanical Drink, and then a good splash of non-alcoholic ginger ale or beer. For the finishing touch, drop in a wedge of orange and garnish with a curl of orange rind.

Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection, and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see Asda.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Photographs show serving suggestions. Asda Carrot and Swede Mash 47p per 100g, The Famous Grouse Blender Scotch Whisky £18.57 per litre, Macsween Haggis £6.88 per kg †Only available in Scottish stores. If you look under 25 and want to buy alcohol you will need to prove your age. Challenge 25. No I.D. No sale. You must be 18 or over to purchase alcohol.

4COSY KIDS ARE HAPPY KIDS Run, play, splash about in the rain, or do somersaults – your young kids will be able to do all this and more in our super-cute colourtastic hooded mac. They’re so cheery, you won’t lose sight of them in the park either! Get them togged up now for outdoors enjoyment for months to come.

Kid’s mac (from £12), and other kids’ clothes, available at george.com

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18 January is Winniethe-Pooh Day. Snuggle down with the kids and Pooh for toast and honey and a classic dvd…

Winnie-the-Pooh plush toys, £10; The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh dvd*, £5

6MUNCHING THE NUMBERS: PRAWN STIR-FRY

Asda Succulent Raw & Peeled King Prawns, £2.50/160g

Asda Mild & Crisp Edamame Bean & Broccoli Stir-Fry, £1/320g

Asda Soft & Savoury Free Range Egg Noodles, £1/300g Asda Spicy & Tangy Sweet Chilli Stir-Fry Sauce, 85p/170g FEED TWO FOR £5

Do the ‘maths’ and you’ll see this is a money-saving deal you won’t want to miss out on – and it’s perfect for a Chinese New Year treat! Get all these ingredients together for just a fiver. And, you can switch out the noodles, veg, sauce and prawns for other similar ingredients or protein. You’ll have have a simple and satisfying dish ready for your chopsticks in no time…

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VEG of the MONTH

7MAXIMUM SATISFACTION… Eat like an Italian? No problem, with Gino D’Acampo’s food range (see page 41). Cook like an Italian? We’ve got that covered too with Gino’s cookware range of pans, utensils and kitchenware. And they are, as the great man himself says, ‘Fantastico!’ Featured here are wooden chopping boards (2-pack, £12), a wooden utensil set (3-piece, £8) and a sauté pan (28cm, £20) and frying pan (32cm, £16). See groceries.asda. com/event/gino-dacampo for more details.

Carrots!

Carrots are on a high this month – in fact, they’re high in vitamin A, which supports healthy skin and vision. Boiled or steamed, as mash or in stews – you can use them in so many ways. Bring it on!

HOW ABOUT: Asda Sweet & Delicate Chantenay Carrots, 70p/300g

9A PASSION FOR PLANTS

Fancy swerving meat dishes for a while? We can help with that. Our Plant Based by Asda range is being given some extra va-va-voom with new packaging and dishes that are all Vegan Society approved, putting plants centre stage. Start your day with our Berry Burst Porridge Pot (90p/57g) and you’ll be ready for action, while a yummy and satisfying Smoky Tofu Burrito (£2.80/400g) will end your day with a smile on your face. Other fabulously tasty options include Thai Inspired Edamame Balls (£2.35/326g) and Smoky Bean and Chipotle Chilli Cooking Sauce (£2/500g). What are you waiting for?

An easy way to eat less meat!

10 SHORTCUT TO PIZZA HEAVEN Who doesn’t love a movie night? Well you’re gonna love ’em even more with Asda’s Bigger Movie Nights meal deal* this January. You get two medium pizzas, one drink and either one Sky Store movie Voucher or Vue ticket, all for £6. To redeem go to movienights in.co.uk. The o er runs until 2 April.

11Mum and dad, lie back and relax; kids get all soapy-sudsy… Why? On 8 January it’s National Bubble Bath Day!

Hello Bello Premium Baby Bubble Bath, £2.50/296ml Asda Sleep & Relax Bath Soak (Lavender), 95p/500ml

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Ginger root

Fresh ginger is one of the most versatile of flavourings. We used it in our Thai-style salmon tray bake on page 18. Don’t waste that little nub you have left over. Slices can be used in ginger tea (just infuse for 5 minutes in boiling water with lemon and honey), and a little pickled ginger can make a tasty accompaniment to sushi.

Love to eat

Delicious dishes to warm you up from the inside out

Photography: Ellis Parrinder, Food styling: Katie Marshall, Props: Max Robinson Buns out!

Napkins at the ready, there’s a new burger in town! And guess what – it’s totally meat-free. Our new OMV! No Beef Burgers will trick even the savviest meat-eater into getting stuck in. Made with a succulent soya protein, and with a subtle smoky avour, squeeze them between our delicious vegan buns and top with a little of whatever you fancy – you’ll have to go a long way to beat this bite. Now, pass the ketchup... Asda OMV! No Beef Burgers (2-pack), £1.85/227g; ASDA Plant Based Brioche Burger Buns, £1.15 (4-pack)