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Contents

JANUARY 2013

MEET OUR EXPERTS

Damon Johnson, Head of Produce Quality, highlights

Darren Wrend, Asda Fishmonger, shows you how

Glynis McGuinness, Food Editor, guides you through baking

his favourite fruit and veg available in store this month (page 19).

to make a Fisherman’s pie the whole family will enjoy (page 46).

a soda bread loaf that’s quick and easy to make (page 44).

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42 we love

19 In season Presenting the best

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Country garden bouquet

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Celebrate the New Year with this gorgeous display of flowers What to buy Work out in the comfort of your home with our selection of fitness equipment

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food & drink

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46 Weekend cooking Whether

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42 7 ways with smoothies

16 Fresh egg noodles Meet the man who makes Asda’s free-range egg noodles

fresh produce in store this month Pineapple Try this tropical fruit in delicious savoury recipes and a classic meringue pie The lowdown Your favourite dishes – but with less fat and calories Satisfying salads Substantial warm salads that’ll fill you up

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Blitz yourself a nutrient-packed treat to enjoy any time of the day Masterclass Step-by-step guide to gorgeous soda bread

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you’re entertaining or feeding the family, this creamy, comforting Fisherman’s pie will hit the spot Weekday winners Midweek meals they’ll love, including a quick-to-make turkey stroganoff Kids’ cooking Teach the kids how to create their own version of baked beans on toast Lighter options Enjoy lower-calorie versions of your favourite foods with the new Chosen by you Less Than range

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health 70 Know your fats A guide to the good and bad fats in our diet

homes 74 Out with the old Give your home a declutter for the New Year

travel 84

78 The North York Moors Explore North Yorkshire’s dramatic moorland and picturesque coast. Plus win a nine-day Mediterranean cruise

fashion

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81 George style Our pretty floral blouse is catwalk inspired

82 Notebook This season’s top looks, from military chic to floaty boho

84 Working from 9-5 Create 89 90

a fabulous weekday wardrobe with these classic key items Trend We’re loving sports luxe for stylish off-duty chic Look smart Kit the kids out for the new term with great-value schoolwear from George

this month 13 Asda news Pocket-money toys, 92 95

help with quitting smoking and how to find sports and activities near you Entertainment Our choice of the latest cinema, DVD, book, music and game releases Up for grabs Win a fab family break at Butlins, a trip to Peppa Pig World, a superb TV and Blu-ray player, and more

98 Happy to help every day Your guide to Asda’s services

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ON THE COVER Beetroot, sweet potato & feta cheese salad (page 39) Photograph: Maja Smend. Styling: Tony Hutchinson. Food styling: Jayne Cross

Asda editor HANNAH McDERMOTT Editorial editor CORALIE DORMAN Group art director SEAN O’CONNELL Deputy editor CLAIRE THANSRISKUL Art director KEVAN WESTBURY Projects art editor MATTHEW FORD Chief sub editor SALLY SHORE Senior sub editor CARLY RIGLEY Senior designers JACK CUNNINGHAM, KATERINA VARNAVIDES Food editor GLYNIS McGUINNESS Deputy food editor GREGOR McMASTER Food and editorial assistant LINZI BRECHIN Picture researcher CATHARINE EGAN Account manager BECKY TURNBULL Account executive LIZZIE GULL Thanks to ANGELO ACANFORA, BONNIE BRYAN, ROB JOHNSON, JO MADDOX, NICKI McINTYRE, JULIE PATMORE, SUE SHARROCK For Publicis Blueprint: Account director EMILY FOGGIN Senior account manager NICOLA DAVEY Account executive JADE DE THORPE George account director KIRSTY WARE George account managers CLARE JONES, KATHRYN SHEARD George account executive ALICE PATON Production director MELANIE CLARKE Group account director JULIE GOODAIR Editorial and creative director CAROL BRONZE Chief executive officer GERI RICHARDS Asda Media Centre for Advertising Sales: Commercial director ROBIN DRYSDALE Sales director SIMON COCKBURN Group sales manager MATT HARDMAN Client sales manager FELICE PUCINO Trading sales manager PAUL BULMER Agency sales manager BRENDAN CAREY Key account manager TOM COWIE Deputy trading sales manager JULIA McCALLION Senior trading sales executive SONIA LIMBACHIA Senior client sales executives SHEENA LADWA, AXEL TULIP When you have finished with this magazine please recycle it.

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Welcome

Happy New Year!

Without sounding grumpy, I’m not really a big fan of January. After the excesses of Christmas, I resent the changes, feeling guilty for not instantly switching from mulled wine to cranberry juice, or pyjamas to gym kit. Taking the tree down is always a bitter moment (was that corner always that bare? Do we really have to take it down?). Everything looks plainer, and dark nights without fairy lights are all the longer.

But, on the positive side, we have a fantastic January issue packed full of lovely food that just happens to be healthier.

Flavoursome, satisfying and easy on the eye, our warm salads on page 37 promise to be healthier but not too goody two shoes!

We’ve also chosen the nation’s favourite meals and created lower-calorie and lower-fat versions (page 29). I make the turkey burgers at least once a week but have to admit that mine comes with a dollop of low-fat crème fraîche at the very least… and a cheeky glass of wine. You only live once!

HANNAH McDERMOTT Asda Editor

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7 delicious ideas from Warburtons to help you enjoy a great start to the day Monday

WHOLEMEAL WITH BANANA & HONEY For a wholesome kick-start to your week, pile some sliced banana onto a piece of toasted Warburtons Wholemeal and drizzle with honey.

Tuesday

TOAST WITH BUTTER & HONEY Enjoy a tasty Tuesday morning with a double helping of Warburtons Toastie spread with butter and honey.

Wednesday

ORANGE FRUIT LOAF WITH BERRIES & HONEY For a midweek treat, fry slices of Warburtons Fruit Loaf with Orange dipped in a mixture of egg, milk, sugar and vanilla extract. When golden, serve with summer fruits and honey.

Thursday

CRUMPETS & JAM Sweeten up the second half of your week with a toasted Warburtons Crumpet topped with a dollop of your favourite jam.

Friday

HALF & HALF WITH SOFT-BOILED EGGS Finish off the week with a tasty classic of soft-boiled eggs served with buttered Warburtons Half & Half Toastie soldiers – perfect for dipping.

Saturday

EGGS BENEDICT Begin the weekend with a tasty toasted Warburtons Toasting Muffin, topped with a freshly poached egg, a slice of smoked salmon and a dollop of hollandaise sauce.

Sunday

SIMPLE FRENCH TOAST Celebrate a Sunday lie-in with simple French toast made using Warburtons Toastie, topped with mixed berries and crème fraîche.

For more delicious breakfast ideas and recipes, visit us at warburtons.co.uk

HOT PICKS

What to buy

R’S O T I ED ICE CHO

this month

No time or money for the gym?

Working out at home couldn’t be easier with these great kits, all available at ASDA.com/di ASDA.com/direct irect

GREAT FOR

General fitness

Home me workout kit 65cm gym ball with pump, 3lb weighted sllver ball, skipping rope and resistance tubing, now £9.98, was £17.98

Yoga kit

Keep count

GREAT FOR

Flexibility

Action rower

Three stretch bands, yoga mat and block, now £9.98, was £12

Resistance rower*, £6

GREAT FOR

Easy ways to track your progress

All over workout

2 for £10 *On asterisked products

GREAT FOR

All over toning

Home gym exerciser Home gym body exerciser with DVD*, £8

Stopwatch, £3

Body toner Resistance toner*, £6

Step and calorie pedometer*, £5.95

GREAT FOR

Firming thighs

Step pedometer, £3

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ASDA NEWS

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January sales, ways to improve your health and low-cost kids’ toys

Try a new sport We had a great response to our Asda Active events during the summer – 50,000 customers attended – but mums reported that it was difficult to find local exercise classes or groups. So we’ve teamed up with new website spogo.co.uk to help you find active things to do near you, quickly and easily.

Spogo lists over 30,000 sports and activity providers, along with loads of ideas, challenges and offers to help you and the family keep healthy. Go to your.ASDA. com/active or spogo. co.uk to register for free.

THE BIG SALE is one not to miss! It’s packed with brands including Dyson, Tefal and Russell Hobbs ideal for your home and family. You can catch it in store and online until 17 January †.

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Cheers!

If you’re cutting back on alcohol this new year, check out our range of alcohol-free or lower-alcohol beers and ciders. Whether you’re looking for a lower calorie alternative, a drink to enjoy midweek or a non-alcoholic option, there’s something for everyone.

Right: Beck’s Premier Light; Cobra Zero; Koppaberg Pear Alcohol-Free; Koppaberg Mixed Fruit Alcohol-Free.

FUN PLAYTIME

January’s a tough month financially and it’s hard to treat the kids.

But our new pocketmoney toys – from marbles and crayons, to farm animals and fairy wings – are perfect little treats for boys and girls and ideal for party bags, too. From £1-£3, what’s not to love?

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Stock up your beauty cupboard Good news for beauty lovers! From 14 January until 1 February a great selection of products will be on sale for £5 and under in-store and online.

Time to clean up Has your house recovered from the festive and New Year celebrations? We’re offering amazing low prices across big household and cleaning brands in January’s Let’s Clean event, running in store until 21 January – so there’s never been a better time to pull on your Marigolds and get your house back to tip-top condition.

Eat well

Relieve your cold It’s official – the cold and flu season is back. Each adult in the UK averages between two and five colds a year*, and when you’ve got a cold you can produce more mucus than normal. So pick up Lemsip Cough Max For Mucus Cough & Cold, £5.49, for soothing relief that works deep down to help clear congestion.

Always read the label. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Change4Life’s new healthy eating campaign kicks off in January. It’s about helping you be more aware of what’s in your food, such as salt, fat, and sugar, and provides tips on how to spot them in the products you buy. The campaign also provides a range of easy-to-make meal ideas to show you how healthy doesn’t have to be boring. Keep an eye out in store for special Change4Life rollbacks this January, and for more details on the campaign visit nhs.uk/Change4Life.

Lovely lunchboxes This funky Sistema Lunchbox range, including lightweight bottles, bags and boxes, is perfect for kids going back to school after the Christmas holiday. The boxes have compartments to separate their sandwiches from their snacks and fruit. They’re also handy if you want to take your own lunch to work, helping you to save money and be healthy. What’s more, the range is currently on offer: bottles, £2 each; boxes, £3 each; bags, £4 each.

STUB IT OUT! If you plan to give up smoking, speak to your local Asda Pharmacist – they can offer free stop smoking advice, carbon monoxide tests and consultations where a prescription for nicotine replacement products may be given**.

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WORDS: CARLY RIGLEY. PHOTOGRAPHS: GAP PHOTOS. *SOURCE: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY’S COMMON COLD CENTRE. **WHILE STOCKS LAST. SPEAK TO YOUR IN-STORE PHARMACIST TO SEE IF THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE IN YOUR LOCAL ASDA PHARMACY

ASDA NEWS

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Good choices Start your New Year’s resolution for a wholesome diet with these light cereal bars, spread and tasty bread

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Try this clever Half & Half loaf from Warburtons. Wholemeal and white flour are blended together, giving you and your family a delicious tasting loaf with essential fibre in every bite. Great for toasting.

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Fresh egg noodles

We visited one of our noodle producers at its busiest time of year – the run-up to Chinese New Year…

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WHO MAKES IT FOOD DIFFERENT TYPES OF NOODLES ● Egg noodles

Fresh noodles made with egg yolks.

Try Asda Fresh Tastes FreeRange Egg Noodles, £1.20 (495g; 24.2p/100g)

● Soba noodles

Made with buckwheat flour and used in stir-fries.

To make fresh egg noodles, all the ingredients are combined to make a crumbly mixture, which is rolled into a sheet, passed through rollers, and cut into noodles. They’re dropped into a continuous cooking system, which cooks the noodles then cools them to less than 5°C. Finally, they’re packed into bags and put into crates which are destined for Asda stores.

Try Asda Chosen by you Soba Noodles, £1 (250g; 40p/100g)

● Udon noodles

Thick wheat flour noodles, great for cold salads.

Try Asda Chosen by you Udon Noodles, £1 (250g; 40p/100g)

● Rice noodles

Thin rice flour noodles, add these to soups. Try Asda Fresh

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Tastes Rice Noodles with Spring Onions, £1.20 (400g; 30p/100g)

Asda’s free-range egg noodles are produced by Kanes Foods in Worcestershire.

‘The unique thing about these noodles is they’re made fresh in our factory every single day of the year – apart from Christmas Day,’ says Production Director, Mark Harris (left). This means they’re much better quality than dried egg noodles, which are manufactured, dried and rehydrated when cooked.

‘Our process is completed daily and our noodles are truly fresh. They’re a great meal solution with stir-fry vegetables and sauces.’ Mark Harris ‘To make these noodles, we use an authentic recipe of flour, free-range eggs, water, salt and turmeric,’ says Mark.

Each week, Kanes Foods supplies Asda with 86,000

bags (42 tonnes) of fresh egg noodles. They’re super quick to prepare and you can create delicious Asian dishes, including stir-fries, soups and cold salads.

‘My favourite way to eat these noodles is to stir-fry fresh prawns with an Asda Hot & Spicy Stir-fry vegetable pack, add a handful of fresh egg noodles and finish off with some Asda Sweet Chilli Sauce,’ says Mark.

There are many types of noodles available (see panel, above), but Kanes Foods focuses on fresh egg noodles, as well as dehydrated rice noodles.

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Goodness in a glass!

Del Monte Apricots with Yogurt & Muesli ®

We all love tasty treats and even more so if they’re good for you at the same time! This one is quick and easy and packed full of goodness, so you can eat it guilt-free and even come back for seconds.

A great way towards one of your five a day... take a convenient tin of your favourite Del Monte® fruit in juice from your cupboard and spoon some into a glass. Next, top with your favourite yogurt, or you could mix some of the juice from the tin into a plain yogurt.

Finally, top with muesli, granola or even some of your favourite cereal. Relax and enjoy!

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FRESH IN STORE FOOD

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

Spotlight on BLUEBERRIES Not only delicious as a healthy snack, blueberries are also great in a variety of dishes, from crumbles and cakes to smoothies, salads and sauces.

Blueberry, granola and yogurt layer ♦ Toast a handful of oats in the oven or a frying pan, taking care they don’t burn. ♦ Mix together 6tbsp Greek yogurt with 1tbsp honey. ♦ Put a layer of the yogurt in a tall glass and add a layer of the oats. Repeat with a layer of yogurt and some blueberries, finishing with a layer of oats. ♦ Top with more blueberries and extra chopped dried or fresh fruit. Serve chilled.

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FOOD FRESH IN STORE

Damon Johnson Head of Produce Quality

All Asda’s tender spring greens are grown in the UK, and they’re one of our best-selling cabbages at this time of year. To make sure they are as fresh as they can be, we get them from the field to the store in 24-48 hours.

Not bad, eh?

SPRING GREENS This versatile cabbage arrives early in the year and its bright green leaves are sweet, tender and packed with flavour. Spring greens are easy to prepare: simply remove and wash the leaves, then slice or chop. You can use them in stir-fries and soups or, for a tasty side dish, lightly steam the leaves and toss with a little butter and black pepper.

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Potato cakes with spring greens ♦ Peel and dice 400g Maris Piper potatoes. Put in a pan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10-13 minutes until tender. Drain the potatoes and return to the pan with a knob of butter. Season and mash. ♦ Lightly steam 150g sliced spring greens for 2-3 minutes. Drain and add to the potatoes, with 1 sliced spring onion and some chopped parsley. Mix well and leave to cool.

♦ Shape into 4 cakes. Dust in a little flour and put in the fridge for 15 minutes. ♦ Fry the cakes in a little oil over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. ♦ Serve with smoked salmon or streaky bacon and a poached egg. Serves 2

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8g 2g 520 3.1g 29.5g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 26% 3% 42% 40% 33% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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MUSHROOMS Use as the star ingredient in dishes such as casseroles, risottos, salads, sauces and pies.

Mushrooms are also great for bulking out meals, so you can use less meat but still get a tasty, filling result. To prepare, wipe mushrooms gently with kitchen paper and slice, chop or leave whole, as required.

Store fresh mushrooms in a paper bag in the fridge, where they will keep for 3-4 days.

FRESH TAKE ON

Parsley

Whether it’s the traditional curly kind or the stronger flavoured flat-leaf variety, parsley is the most widely used of all the herbs. Finely chopped fresh parsley leaves are great in soups, stews and dressings; the stalks can be added to stock; or use a sprig of parsley for a classic attractive garnish.

Grapefruit

HOW TO PERFECTLY SEGMENT…

1 Slice off the top and bottom of the grapefruit with a sharp paring knife.

2 Cut away the peel and pith from top to bottom, following the contours of the fruit.

3 Carefully slice down either side of the membranes to release segments one by one.

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FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH FOOD

Pineapple Tangy, juicy and aromatic, this fruit brings tantalisingly tropical flavours to sweet and savoury recipes

SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS PLUS MARINATING PRICE PER SERVING £1.54

Pork fillet with pineapple salsa You can use chicken or turkey instead of the pork as they also pair well with the zingy marinade 100ml pineapple juice 2 level tbsp soft brown sugar 2tbsp cider vinegar 3tbsp lime juice 2tbsp Asda Mild And Light Olive Oil 600g pork fillet, trimmed and cut into 2cm thick medallions 300g fresh pineapple (weighed without skin and core), cut into small pieces

1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 3 spring onions, white and tender green leaves only, chopped 2tbsp fresh coriander, chopped Sweet potato mash and green beans, to serve Put the pineapple juice,

sugar, vinegar, 1tbsp of the lime juice and 1tbsp of the oil in a freezer bag. Add the pork medallions and toss to coat.

Leave in the fridge to marinate for 2-3 hours, gently shaking the bag occasionally.

Mix the pineapple, chilli, spring onions, 2tbsp lime juice and the coriander to make a salsa. Cover and refrigerate.

Preheat a griddle or grill.

Remove the pork from the marinade and lightly brush both sides with oil. Cook for 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Serve with the salsa, sweet potato mash and green beans.

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380 17.9g 12.4g 2.9g 0.3g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 15% 20% 18% 15% 5% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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FOOD FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH

Oriental coconut chicken Poaching the chicken in coconut milk infused with lemongrass gives it a fragrant, delicate flavour 400ml can reduced-fat coconut milk 4 chicken breast fillets 1 stem lemongrass 2 red or green chillies, deseeded Zest of 1 lime, plus 5tbsp lime juice 2tbsp Blue Dragon Thai Fish Sauce 2 level tsp caster sugar, plus 1 level tbsp for the dressing 1tbsp groundnut oil 1tbsp Amoy Reduced Fat Soy Sauce Romaine lettuce leaves ¼ cucumber, deseeded and cut into thin, long strips

1 small fresh pineapple (skin and core removed), cut into thin slices 2 carrots, cut into thin batons 4 spring onions, trimmed and sliced finely lengthways 25g roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped Lime wedges and fresh coriander, to serve Put the coconut milk in a pan with the chicken breasts.

Remove the tough outer leaves from the lemongrass and bash it with a rolling pin or the base of a heavy pan.

Halve one of the chillies and

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add to the pan with the lemongrass, lime zest, 2tbsp of the lime juice, 1tbsp of the fish sauce, 2 level tsp caster sugar and 100ml water.

Bring to the boil, cover the pan and poach very gently for 25 minutes. Leave to cool, then remove the chicken fillets and shred or cut into small pieces.

To make the dressing, whisk together the oil and soy sauce with the rest of the fish sauce and lime juice, plus 1 level tbsp caster sugar.

Finely chop the remaining chilli and add to the dressing.

Put the lettuce leaves on plates with the chicken, cucumber, pineapple slices, carrot batons and spring onions. Sprinkle with the chopped peanuts. Drizzle on the dressing and serve with lime wedges and sprigs of fresh coriander.

DON’T WASTE IT! You can strain and freeze the coconut milk cooking liquid after it has cooled and use it to make a tasty noodle soup or to poach more chicken.

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331 23g 8.6g 2g 2.1g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 17% 26% 12% 10% 35% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 74p

Carrot, pineapple & hazelnut slaw

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With its wonderful sweet-and-sour taste, this crunchy slaw makes a great side dish for meat or fish 75g hazelnuts 50g pumpkin seeds 4tbsp Asda Light Olive Oil 2tbsp cider vinegar 2tbsp Amoy Reduced Salt Soy Sauce 25g caster sugar 250g fresh pineapple (weighed without skin and core), cut into small pieces 250g carrots, coarsely grated

2 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced Iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves, torn Preheat the oven to 190C/ 170C Fan/Gas 5. Put the hazelnuts on one baking tray and the pumpkin seeds on another and bake for 6-8 minutes until lightly toasted.

Rub the hazelnuts with kitchen paper to remove the skins, then roughly chop. Leave the nuts and seeds to cool.

Put the oil, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in a pan and heat until it comes to the boil.

Remove from the heat, whisk to combine and leave to cool.

Mix the pineapple, carrots, spring onions, hazelnuts and

seeds with the dressing. Put the lettuce leaves on plates and serve the slaw on top.

HOW TO STORE This can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days, but without the lettuce, hazelnuts and pumpkin seeds.

Add these before serving.

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373 18g 28.9g 3.4g 0.7g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 19% 20% 41% 17% 12% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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SERVES 4 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.74

Sweet & sour chicken 4tbsp Amoy Reduced Fat Soy Sauce 2tbsp Asda Sweet Chilli Sauce 2tbsp cider vinegar 2tbsp clear honey 75ml orange juice 4 level tsp cornflour 2tbsp sunflower oil 4 chicken breast fillets, cut into bite-size pieces 200g carrots, cut into short sticks

1 red pepper, quartered, deseeded and cut into strips 2 spring onions, trimmed and sliced 155g pack mangetout, sliced lengthways 300g fresh pineapple (weighed without skin and core), cut into bite-size pieces Rice, to serve To make the sweet and sour sauce, mix the soy sauce,

sweet chilli sauce, vinegar, honey, orange juice and cornflour until smooth. Add 50ml water and set aside.

Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a wok and stir-fry the chicken for 4 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Wipe out the wok with kitchen paper. Add the rest of the oil to the wok and stir-fry the prepared carrots,

red pepper, spring onions and mangetout for about 3-4 minutes.

Return the chicken to the wok and add the pineapple.

Stir-fry until hot.

Stir the sweet and sour sauce, add to the wok and cook, stirring, until it boils and thickens. Serve with rice.

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366 26.9g 7.8g 1.2g 1.9g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 18% 30% 11% 6% 32% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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Preparing the ingredients in advance means you can stir-fry the veg quickly to keep it fresh and crunchy

FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH FOOD

Pineapple meringue pie Everyone will love this yummy tropical version of the classic dessert 1 level tbsp icing sugar 200g plain flour, plus extra for rolling out 125g cold unsalted butter, plus 25g for the filling 3 large free-range eggs, separated, plus 1 extra yolk 450g fresh pineapple, weighed without skin and core Finely grated zest of ½ unwaxed lemon 2tbsp lemon juice 25g cornflour 200g caster sugar Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Stir the icing sugar and a pinch of salt into

the flour. Cut 125g cold butter into cubes and rub into the flour mixture. Add 1 egg yolk and 1tbsp cold water and mix with a round-bladed knife to make a stiff dough – you may need a little more water. Roll out on a floured surface and use to line a 22cm flan tin.

Chill for 20 minutes.

Prick the base with a fork.

Line the pastry case with foil and weigh it down with baking beans or rice. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and beans or rice and cook the case for another 5 minutes to lightly brown the pastry.

Reduce the oven to 160C/ 140C Fan/Gas 3. Whizz the pineapple in a processor or with a hand-held blender to make a rough purée. Put 3tbsp of this in a bowl and the rest in a pan. Add the lemon zest to the pan.

Mix the purée in the bowl with the lemon juice, cornflour and 25g of the caster sugar until smooth. Add this mixture to the pan and heat, stirring all the time, until the mixture comes to the boil and thickens slightly.

Tip into a bowl and leave for 10 minutes to cool slightly.

Stir in 25g butter and 3 egg

yolks. Tip into the flan case and bake for 15 minutes.

Whisk the egg whites in a large clean bowl until they form stiff peaks. Add the rest of the caster sugar, a heaped tablespoon at a time, whisking until stiff after each addition.

Put the meringue on top of the pineapple mixture, making sure it covers it completely.

Bake for 25-30 minutes. Leave to cool for at least 15 minutes or serve at room temperature.

Best served the same day.

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405 32.8g 18.7g 10.6g 0.4g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 7% 20% 36% 27% 53% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

SERVES 8 READY IN 1HR 30 MINS PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 28p

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NEW YEAR FOOD

The lowdown Enjoy a healthier New Year with our lower-fat and lower-calorie versions of family favourites

Breaded fish with chunky chips & crushed peas Breading and baking the cod loin with a small amount of oil is less calorific than traditional battered fish 550g Maris Piper potatoes (peeled weight), cut into thick chips 1tbsp mild olive oil, plus 2tsp 75g fresh breadcrumbs 2 level tsp sesame seeds 25g pack Asda Ready Salted Crisps, crushed to crumbs Zest of ½ unwaxed lemon, finely grated Good pinch of paprika 2 medium eggs

15g Flora Original, melted 500g cod loin, cut into 4 350g Asda Frozen Peas 2-3 mint leaves 4tbsp reduced-fat crème fraîche 1 lemon, sliced, to serve Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper and put a wire rack on another.

Toss the potatoes with 1tbsp oil and put on the paper-lined tray. Bake for 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix together the breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, crisps, zest and paprika.

Lightly beat the eggs with 2tsp of the oil and the butter.

Coat the fish in the egg and then the crumbs, patting firmly in place. Put on the rack over a tray and bake for 15-20

minutes until the coating is crisp and the fish flakes easily.

Boil the peas with the mint for 5 minutes. Drain and whizz in a blender to a rough purée.

Stir in the crème fraîche and season. Return to the pan and reheat. Serve the peas with the fish, chips and lemon.

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525 3.7g 19.3g 5.4g 0.9g OF YOUR 26% 4% 28% 27% 15% 5 A DAY BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.19

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SERVES 4 READY IN 3 HRS 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.04

Steak & mushroom pie Deliciously crisp filo pastry is lower in fat than puff or shortcrust pastry traditionally used for meat pies 465g pack Asda Butcher’s Selection Diced Casserole Beef 2 pinches dry mustard powder 1 level tbsp cornflour 1 small onion, finely chopped Sprig of thyme 1 Knorr Reduced Salt Beef Stock Cube 1 level tbsp tomato purée 250g chestnut mushrooms, halved

4 sheets chilled filo pastry (the rest of the pack can be frozen ) 1tbsp mild olive oil Preheat the oven to 160C/ 140C Fan /Gas 3. Put the beef in a casserole dish. Mix the mustard with the cornflour and season with pepper.

Sprinkle onto the meat and toss until evenly coated.

Add the onion and thyme.

Dissolve the stock cube and tomato purée in 250ml hot water and add to the dish.

Cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 2 hours 30 minutes. If the lid of the dish doesn’t fit tightly cover the dish with a piece of foil and then put the lid on top.

Add the mushrooms to the dish. Cover again and return to the oven for another 30 minutes. Transfer to a pie dish.

Increase the oven temperature to 220C/ 200C Fan/Gas 7. Lay the sheets of filo pastry on a work surface and brush lightly with oil. Scrunch up the pastry loosely and put on the meat, to cover it. Bake for another 15 minutes, without the lid, until crisp and golden.

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324 16%

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NEW NEW YEAR FOOD

Turkey burgers with sweet potato wedges To cut down on calories, we’ve served these lean burgers with lettuce instead of bread 500g sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut in wedges 1tbsp sunflower oil, plus 1tsp ¼-½ level tsp Asda Cajun Seasoning 340g pack Asda Butcher’s Selection Turkey Breast Mince 1 spring onion, trimmed and finely chopped 1tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley 2tsp Amoy Reduced Salt Soy Sauce 2tsp Asda Sweet Chilli Sauce 25g fresh white breadcrumbs Lettuce leaves, to serve 1 large tomato, sliced 1 red onion, finely sliced 4tbsp tomato ketchup Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Put the potatoes in a pan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil.

Simmer for 3 minutes, drain and pat dry with kitchen paper.

Combine 1tbsp of the oil with the Cajun seasoning in a large bowl, add the potatoes and toss to coat. Put on the tray and bake for 30 minutes.

In another bowl, mix the mince, spring onion, parsley, soy sauce, chilli sauce and breadcrumbs. Season with pepper. Shape into 4 burgers and brush with 1tsp oil.

Heat a griddle pan or dry frying pan. Cook the burgers for 4 minutes each side or until cooked through. Serve on lettuce and tomato, with onion, ketchup and the wedges.

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293 14.3g 5g 0.8g 1.3g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 15% 16% 7% 4% 22% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.03

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NEW YEAR FOOD

SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PLUS MARINATING PRICE PER SERVING £1.75

Chicken tikka masala We’ve replaced the traditional ghee and cream in this recipe with low-fat yogurt and reduced-fat coconut milk, but it still has all the wonderful spicy flavours of a classic takeaway tikka masala 4 Asda Chicken Breast Fillets, cut in bite-sized pieces 4 level tbsp Asda Tandoori Spice Blend 4tbsp Asda Low Fat Natural Yogurt 1tbsp fresh lime juice 1tbsp sunflower oil 1 cinnamon stick 6 cardamom pods, lightly crushed 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2tsp freshly grated ginger 1 large onion, chopped 3 level tbsp tomato paste

200ml reduced-fat coconut milk 4 vine-ripened tomatoes 2 level tsp garam masala Fresh coriander and basmati rice, to serve 4 Asda Chosen by you Poppadums (optional) Mix the chicken with the Tandoori spice blend, yogurt and lime juice in a large, non-metallic dish. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 3 hours or

overnight, stirring occasionally.

Preheat the oven to 220C/ 200C Fan/Gas 7. Line a baking tray with nonstick baking parchment and put the chicken on it, wiping off excess marinade with a brush (reserve leftover marinade).

Bake for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan, add the cinnamon and cardamom, and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic, ginger and onion and cook for 10 minutes, stirring.

Stir in the saved marinade, tomato paste, coconut milk and 100ml water. Halve the tomatoes, and scoop out and discard the seeds. Chop, add to the pan and bring to the boil. Stir in the garam masala and the chicken.

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

Serve with coriander, rice and poppadums (optional).

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258 13%

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NEW YEAR FOOD

Cheat’s lasagne This clever slim-line version of the family classic has layers of leeks as well as pasta.

We’ve also used oil-free sauce and half-fat Cheddar cheese in this recipe, too 2 leeks, trimmed 500g Asda Butcher’s Selection Lean Beef Mince 75g carrots, diced 75g celery, diced 150g mushrooms, chopped 1 level tbsp plain flour 1 Knorr Reduced Salt Beef Stock Cube ½ x 142g can tomato purée 1½ level tsp dried oregano 400g can Asda Green Lentils, drained and rinsed 2 sheets Asda Fresh Lasagne 3 level tbsp cornflour 425ml skimmed milk ½ level tsp English mustard 50g Asda Mature Half Fat Cheddar, grated

2 tomatoes, sliced Basil and salad, to serve Preheat the oven to 190C/ 170C Fan/Gas 5. Slice along the length of the leeks to the middle so you can open them out. Reserve 8 outer leaves and cut into 8cm lengths.

Finely slice the inner leaves.

Add the outer leaves of the leeks to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 5 minutes until really tender. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Pat dry with kitchen paper.

Put the mince, carrots and celery in a large pan and cook over a medium heat

until the meat has browned.

Add the mushrooms and finely sliced leeks and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.

Remove from the heat and stir in the flour.

Dissolve the stock cube in 300ml hot water. Add to the meat sauce with the tomato purée and oregano. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often.

Stir in the lentils.

Put a third of the sauce in a 26cm ovenproof dish.

Lay a third of the leek leaves and half the lasagne sheets on top. Cover with another third of the meat and the rest of the sheets. Add a last

layer of meat and cover with the rest of the leek leaves.

Mix the cornflour with a little milk to make a paste.

Put in a pan with the rest of the milk and the mustard.

Heat until simmering, whisking with a wire whisk all the time, to make a smooth sauce.

Remove from the heat and stir in the grated cheese.

Season with pepper.

Pour over the lasagne and lay tomato slices on top. Bake for 30 minutes. Garnish with basil and serve with salad.

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334 7.6g 10.6g 4.5g 0.7g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 17% 8% 15% 23% 12% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

SERVES 6 READY IN 1HR 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.34

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MAKES 2 PIZZAS READY IN 1HR 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.28

Individual prosciutto & vegetable pizzas The super-thin crust has a hole in the middle filled with refreshing, crunchy salad. Less dough, more flavour 400g can Asda Chopped Tomatoes with Garlic 1 level tsp dried oregano ½tsp sugar 1 small yellow pepper, deseeded and sliced 1 small courgette, sliced 1 small red onion, chopped 2tsp olive oil 200g Asda Wholemeal Bread Mix 125g pack Asda Lighter Mozzarella, drained and sliced 40g Asda Prosciutto, sliced Black olives, stoned

1 pack rocket, to serve Basil leaves, to garnish Preheat the oven to 220C/ 200C Fan/Gas 7. Line two baking trays with baking paper. Put the tomatoes, oregano and sugar in a pan and simmer, uncovered, until thick, stirring often. Set aside.

Put the pepper, courgette, onion and oil in a bowl and toss until the vegetables are coated. Heat a griddle pan or dry frying pan and cook the vegetables until lightly

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cooked, turning occasionally.

Put on a plate and set aside.

Mix the bread mix with 140ml tepid water to make a dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes.

Put in a bowl, cover with clingfilm and leave in a warm place until doubled in size.

Roll out the dough to two thin 23cm rounds and cut an 8cm hole out of the middle of each. Put the bases on the baking trays.

Top with the tomato sauce, mozzarella, vegetable

mixture, prosciutto and olives.

Cover loosely with clingfilm and leave in a warm place for 20 minutes or until the dough has puffed up a bit.

You could use the dough cut out of the middles to make mini pizzas for the children.

Bake the pizzas for 20 minutes or until the bases are cooked. Serve with the rocket arranged in the centre, then garnish with basil leaves.

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619 15g 19g 2.2g 2g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 31% 17% 27% 11% 33% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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FOOD NEW YEAR

Light fantastic Want a healthier start to the New Year? Try our new range of reduced-fat dips and sandwich fillers, perfect for when friends come round for lunch

ASDA REDUCED FAT CARROT & CORIANDER DIP, £1 (200g; 50p/100g) This light and wholesome dip has a warming, spicy kick – perfect served with flatbreads.

ASDA REDUCED FAT PEA & MINT DIP, £1 (200g; 50p/100g) Creamy and refreshing, try this deliciously zingy combo on thin slices of baguette.

ASDA LENTIL & ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP, £1 (180g; 55.5p/100g) Makes a fast and fabulous starter served on toasted tortilla triangles, or enjoy as a nutritious lunch.

ASDA 30% LESS FAT MIXED BEAN DIP SELECTION, £1 (180g; 55.5p/100g) Load up your crudités with Pea & Wasabi, Frijimole and Smoky Bean dips.

Proof that healthier snacks can be tasty! Our dips have all the flavour but less of the fat

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Looking to save money during the week?

Our great-value lower-fat fillers make great lunchbox staples for all the family ASDA REDUCED FAT SEAFOOD MEDLEY SANDWICH FILLER, £1.67 OR 2 FOR £3 (215g; 77.6p/100g) This is brimming with great-tasting seafood. Try it served on crispbread.

ASDA REDUCED FAT CHEESE & TOMATO SANDWICH FILLER, £1 (200g; 50p/100g) Making your own deli-style bagel is easy with this tasty cheese and tomato filler. any

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ASDA REDUCED FAT CHICKEN & BACON SANDWICH FILLER, £1.67 OR 2 FOR £3 (215g; 77.6p/100g) This versatile, family-favourite filler is great served on a baked potato.

ASDA REDUCED FAT MEXICAN CHICKEN SANDWICH FILLER, £1.67 OR 2 FOR £3 (215g; 77.6p/100g) Bored with sarnies? Combine this spicy filler with crunchy salad in a tortilla wrap.

SATISFYING WINTER SALADS FOOD

Satisfying salads Take the fresh option and fill up on these warm salads that really hit the spot

SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.66

Chicken Caesar salad with poached egg The poached eggs add a filling twist to this popular, classic dish 150g ciabatta or white bread, 2 or 3 days old 1tbsp olive oil, plus 1tsp for coating 4 chicken breast fillets 2 small or 1 large heart of romaine lettuce 8tbsp Asda Caesar Dressing 4 medium free-range eggs, poached 50g Parmesan, grated or shaved with a peeler

Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. To make croutons, tear the bread into chunks and put on a baking tray.

Drizzle with 1tbsp oil, then toss to coat. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Turn halfway through to cook evenly. Set aside.

Cut each chicken breast into 3 smaller pieces. Put in a bowl with 1tsp oil and toss to coat.

Heat a griddle pan or nonstick

frying pan and cook the chicken for 3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

Set aside for 10 minutes.

Tear the lettuce, put onto 4 plates, drizzle on the dressing and scatter on the croutons.

Fill a large pan of water and add a pinch of salt and heat until simmering. Using the handle of a slotted spoon, make a whirlpool in the water

and break an egg into the centre. Cook for about 2 minutes until the white is set but the yolk is runny. Lift out with the slotted spoon. Repeat with the remaining eggs.

Top each salad with warm chicken, an egg and Parmesan, then serve.

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523 26%

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26.2g 37%

6.7g 34%

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Mediterranean roasted vegetable salad

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Filling and nutritious, this dish contains protein-packed chickpeas and almonds.

You can make it with couscous instead of bulgar wheat, if preferred 2 red and 2 yellow peppers, quartered and deseeded 2 small red onions, quartered 3 courgettes, thickly sliced 3tbsp Asda Olive Oil 12 baby plum tomatoes 100g whole blanched almonds 1 level tsp ground cumin 1 level tsp ground coriander 300g bulgar wheat 400g can chick peas, drained and rinsed

SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING ÂŁ1.97

1tbsp lemon juice Fresh coriander, chopped Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6, and preheat the grill. Grill the peppers, skinside-up, until the skin starts to blacken. Put in a bowl, cover with clingďŹ lm and leave for 10 minutes. Remove the skin and cut into bite-size pieces.

Meanwhile, toss the onions and courgettes in 1tbsp of the

oil until coated. Spread out in a roasting tin and bake for 25-35 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.

Put the almonds on a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes to lightly toast.

Meanwhile, heat 1tbsp of the oil in a pan, add the cumin and coriander and stir over a low heat for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, add the bulgar wheat and cover with boiling

water. Cover the pan and leave for 15 minutes. Drain off any excess water.

Add the peppers, roasted veg, tomatoes, chickpeas and almonds to the bulgar wheat. Whisk the remaining oil with the lemon juice and coriander and stir into the rest of the salad.

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661 16.8g 26.6g 2.8g 0.4g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 7% 33% 19% 38% 14% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

SATISFYING SALADS FOOD

SERVES 4 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.10

COVER RECIPE

Beetroot, sweet potato & feta cheese salad

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Roasting the beetroot gives it a lovely sweet, earthy flavour that goes beautifully with the saltiness of feta 3tbsp olive oil 2 level tsp clear honey 500g small sweet potatoes (peeled weight), cut into thick slices 2 small red onions, sliced into rounds 300g pack Asda Long Life Cooked Beetroot, cut into thick slices 50g walnut halves

1tbsp red wine vinegar ½tsp Dijon mustard 70g pack rocket 100g feta cheese, broken into small pieces

Preheat the oven to 190C/ 170C Fan/Gas 5. Line two baking trays with baking paper.

Put 1tbsp of the oil and 1tsp of the honey in a bowl and

season. Whisk to combine, then add the sweet potato and onion. Toss together to coat well and put on one of the trays.

Cook in the oven for 15 minutes.

Add the beetroot to the tray and return to the oven for another 15 minutes. Leave to cool for 10 minutes so that they are warm but not hot.

Put the walnut halves on

the other baking tray and cook in the oven for 5 minutes.

Whisk the rest of the oil with the vinegar, mustard and 1tsp honey, then toss with the cooked vegetables.

Arrange on plates with the rocket, walnuts and cheese.

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400 19.7g 22.6g 5.7g 1.3g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 20% 22% 32% 29% 22% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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FOOD SATISFYING SALADS

Steak & caramelised onion salad A healthier alternative to steak and chips 2 baking potatoes 4tbsp olive oil 16 vine-ripened cherry tomatoes 2 large onions, halved and sliced 2 level tsp soft brown sugar 2tsp balsamic vinegar 2 Asda Extra Special Beef Fillet Steaks, about 275g each 1tbsp cider vinegar 1 level tsp Asda Coarse Grain Mustard ½ level tsp clear honey 90g bag mixed salad leaves

SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £4.80

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Preheat the oven to 220C/ 200C Fan/Gas 7. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Cut the potatoes into 1.5cm cubes, pat dry with kitchen paper, put in a bowl with 1tbsp of the oil and toss until coated. Spread on the tray and cook for 35-40 minutes until crisp and golden.

Put the tomatoes on a tray and bake with the potatoes for the last 5-10 minutes until the skins burst.

Meanwhile, fry the onions in 1tbsp of the oil over a low heat for 20 minutes, stirring often, until soft and golden. Add the sugar and balsamic vinegar and cook for 5-10 minutes until caramelised.

Griddle or grill the steaks for 2 minutes on each side or until medium. Leave to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thickly.

Whisk the rest of the oil with the cider vinegar, mustard and honey. Season and toss with the leaves. Put on a serving plate with the steak and vegetables.

Serve immediately.

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422 9.6g 20.2g 5.5g 0.3g OF YOUR 5% 5 A DAY 21% 11% 29% 28% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

SATISFYING SALADS FOOD

Salmon & spinach salad Roast potatoes make this salad more substantial, while pomegranate seeds add flashes of ruby pink

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350g new potatoes, halved or quartered depending on size 4tbsp olive oil, plus extra for the salmon 220g pack Asda Salmon Fillets 2tbsp red wine vinegar ½tsp clear honey 100g pack pomegranate seeds ¹/3 cucumber

160g bag washed baby spinach leaves 3 spring onions, trimmed and sliced Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6. Put the potatoes in a pan and add enough boiling water to just cover. Bring back to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

Drain and put in a roasting tin

with 2tsp of the oil. Toss to coat and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden on the outside.

Cut each salmon fillet into 2 pieces and rub a little oil on both sides. Heat a griddle pan or frying pan and cook the fish for 4 minutes on each side.

Whisk together the rest of the oil, the wine vinegar and honey. Stir in the pomegranate seeds and season.

Halve the cucumber lengthways, scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon and slice. Put in a bowl with the spinach and spring onions and toss with the dressing.

Break the salmon into large flakes, add to the salad with the potatoes and serve.

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584 11.9g 35.5g 5.5g 0.5g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 8% 29% 13% 51% 28% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

SERVES 2 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.67

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7 ways with

smoothies

Get blitzing and try these yummy ideas for nutritious and delicious smoothies any time of the day

Strawberry & cucumber

Try this refreshing, crunchy mixture. Just blitz all your ingredients together – whatever the recipe 300g strawberries, green leaves removed 350ml Asda Natural Set Yogurt ¼ cucumber, peeled and roughly diced 1-2 tbsp clear honey, to taste

♦ Blitz all the ingredients together using a food processor or hand-held blender until smooth.

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213 29.5g 5.5g 2.3g 0.4g OF YOUR 8% 12% 7% 5 A DAY 11% 33% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

♦ We used the Abode MultiFunction Food Processor, £34.96, which you can buy, along with the whole range, online at ASDA.com/direct.

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS FOOD

Carrot, apple & ginger spice This has the lovely spicy zip of fresh ginger.

Blend the yogurt with apple juice, finely grated carrot and a little grated fresh root ginger to taste.

Blueberry & blackberry Cinnamon adds warmth to this antioxidant-rich berry blend.

Blend the yogurt with fresh or frozen blueberries and blackberries, a pinch of ground cinnamon and clear honey to taste.

Avocado & watercress

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Try this creamy, refreshing fusion in a savoury smoothie.

Blend the yogurt with a ripe peeled and stoned avocado and a handful of watercress. Add a little lemon juice to taste.

Banana & lime Potassium-packed bananas get a tasty citrus zing.

Blend the yogurt with bananas, some lime juice and zest and clear honey to taste.

Raspberry

Melon & mango

Balance tangy berries with smooth banana.

Ripe, sweet tropical flavours make a great smoothie team!

Blend the yogurt with raspberries, banana and clear honey to taste.

Blend the yogurt with ripe mango and melon flesh, a pinch of ground cinnamon (optional) and clear honey to taste.

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Masterclass

Soda bread For freshly baked bread in a hurry, try this delicious recipe – it’s amazingly easy and ready to eat in just 45 minutes

SERVES 10 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 11p

MASTERCLASS FOOD

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Glynis McGuinness Food Editor

Homemade soda bread tastes delicious and has a gorgeous crust that’s so satisfying.

The secret to making this yeast-free loaf is to handle the dough as little as possible – the exact opposite of making ordinary bread – and bake it as soon as it’s made. Plain flour is used instead of breadmaking flour and the raising agent is bicarbonate of soda combined with a slightly acidic liquid.

Traditionally, buttermilk is used as an aid to rising the dough, but here we’ve combined natural yogurt with milk to get the same result.

450g plain white flour (not breadmaking flour), plus extra for shaping 1 level tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 level tsp salt 1 level tsp caster sugar 300ml natural low-fat yogurt 150-180ml milk

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2 Mix the yogurt with 150ml of the milk. Add to the flour mixture in the bowl and mix with a large spoon until the mixture comes together – you may need to add a little more milk to make a soft but not sticky dough.

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4 Transfer to the baking tray and, using a sharp knife, cut a deep cross in the top.

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes. If the loaf starts to brown too much, cover the top with a loose piece of foil shiny side up for the last 5 minutes. To test if the loaf is cooked, tap the bottom – if it sounds hollow, it’s ready.

Glynis’ tips

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

Line a baking tray with baking paper. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt and caster sugar into a large bowl. Sifting ensures the bicarbonate of soda is distributed well in the flour, which means the loaf will rise evenly.

Flour your hands and bring the mixture together. The bicarbonate of soda starts to work as soon as it mixes with the liquid, so you need to work quickly and handle the dough as little as possible. Gather the dough into a ball and put on a floured work surface. Shape into a round loaf about 20-22cm across.

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the amount of milk used to 450ml and mix it with 2tsp lemon juice or wine vinegar instead.

in the loaf helps it cook evenly – but Irish legend says it also protects the bread from fairies!

cool the baked bread on a wire rack; for a soft crust, wrap in a clean tea towel and leave until cold.

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SERVES 6 READY IN 1HR 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.36

Fisherman’s pie This creamy, comforting dish is a great way to get the kids to eat more fish

WEEKEND COOKING FOOD

Darren Wrend Asda Fishmonger

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Fish pie is perfect for weekend entertaining because you can make it earlier in the day, or even the day before, and just put it in the oven to cook when your guests arrive. Serve with a side salad or green vegetables.

Shopping list 650g potatoes, (peeled weight) 50g butter 300ml semi-skimmed milk, plus 4tbsp for the mash 2 x 325g packs Asda Fish Pie Mix 1 small shallot 1 bay leaf (optional) 25g plain flour 2tbsp curly parsley, chopped 50g Gruyère or Cheddar cheese, grated

How to make it Asda’s Fish Pie Mix, £3.20 (325g), features succulent pieces of haddock, Scottish salmon and smoked haddock – and all these delicious flavours together make one great pie the family will enjoy!

Preheat the oven to 190C/ 170C Fan/Gas 5. Put the potatoes in a pan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and return to the pan. Stand over a very low heat for a minute to drive off excess moisture.

Mash the potatoes with 25g butter and 4tbsp milk. Season well, cover and set aside.

Meanwhile, put all the fish in a large, wide-based pan. Add the shallot, bay leaf and 300ml milk. Cover and heat gently until the milk is just simmering.

Simmer gently for 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.

Strain off the milk and discard the bay leaf and shallot.

Break the fish into large flakes and put in a fairly shallow, oven-proof dish. Set aside.

Melt the rest of the butter in a pan. Remove from the heat and stir in the flour. Stir over a low heat for a minute.

Gradually whisk in the milk, using a wire whisk, and then bring to the boil, whisking all the time until the sauce is creamy.

Stir in the parsley. Season to taste – you may not need salt because the smoked haddock will be salty. Pour over the fish and mix gently.

Cover the fish with the mash – the easiest way is to put large spoonfuls over the top, then gently spread and level with the spoon. Sprinkle over the cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Alternatively, allow the finished pie to cool at the end of step 6 and freeze. You can also chill the pie for up to 24 hours. It will take about 40 minutes to cook straight from the fridge. If frozen, defrost in the fridge for 8 hours and then cook for 40 minutes.

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Darren’s tips ● If buying fish separately, you can

mix and match – more white fish, more smoked fish, more salmon, whatever you like. ● For a more luxurious pie, you could add 200g of peeled prawns or 190g of frozen scallops, thawed, to the fish.

Match with…

The Wine Selection Marsanne, £3.98 (75cl) A perky blend of peach and lush floral flavours with a smooth, spicy finish – sunshine in a bottle!

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Pizza pleasers Who needs takeaways? Our Chosen by you Stuffed Crust Pizzas have got even better! We recently introduced two great pizzas, and each one comes with a tasty dip, too. Try the Spicy Meatball Pizza (above, top) with a cheesy stuffed crust, smoky chipotle sauce, Roquito peppers, spicy meatballs and fiery chillies. Don’t forget to dunk your crust in the garlic and herb dip. Or how about our American BBQ

Chicken Pizza (above, right)? Lashings of barbecue sauce, mozzarella, chargrilled chicken and smoky bacon, plus a barbecue dip.

While you’re at it, check out the Chosen by you Takeaway pizza range – exciting toppings and special drizzleover sauces all the family will love. Enjoy Indian Feast (above, left), with chicken tikka, onion bhaji, mozzarella, spinach and a cool raita sauce to drizzle on top.

♦ From left: Asda Chosen by you: Stuffed Crust Spicy Meatball Pizza, £3.50 (530g; 66p/100g); Stuffed Crust American BBQ Chicken Pizza, £3.50 (515g; 67.9p/100g); Takeaway Indian Feast Pizza, £3 (590g; 50.8p/100g)

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For a great family night in you can’t beat a movie and a delicious pizza. And our stufed crust pizzas come with a tasty dip, too

Waste not...

There’s easy ways to make fresh food last longer – follow our storage tips then turn over for recipe and freezing ideas for leftovers

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None of us likes seeing good food go to waste, but every year £12 billion worth is binned in the UK says Love Food Hate Waste. The good news is there are things we can do to make our food and money go further. Storing it the right way is a great place to start. Try the ideas below to help keep it fresher and tastier for longer.

Storage tips Bread

Potatoes

Tomatoes

Fruit

Store bread in a cupboard. Once opened, fold the wrapper under the loaf or re-tie to keep it air-tight.

Remove from their plastic bag as this tends to make them ‘sweat’.

And store them in a cool, dark place.

For optimum taste, tomatoes should be stored and served at room temperature rather than the fridge.

Ripe fruit will last longer in the fridge, except bananas and pineapples – keep them in the fruit bowl.

Keep your fridge temperature below 5°C. If it’s too warm, food won’t last as long as it could Visit lovefoodhatewaste.com

Meat and fish Cooked meat and fish will keep in the fridge for up to three days – (cool and leave no longer than 90 minutes, then wrap it well). Raw and cooked meat should be kept separate at all times. Store raw meat in a sealed container on the bottom shelf of the fridge so it can’t touch or drip onto other food.

Leftover chicken & barley broth

Soup tips ● Thicken it

♦ Dice

a large carrot, slice a trimmed leek and cook in 1tbsp oil with a chopped large onion for 6-7 minutes. ♦ Add 750ml chicken stock, (homemade or made with a stock cube). Simmer and add 150g pearl barley. Cover and simmer for 35 minutes. ♦ Add 300g leftover cooked chicken, torn into bite-sized pieces, along with 100g shredded savoy cabbage. ♦ Simmer for 5 minutes until the chicken is piping hot. Serves 4

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Bolognese tips ● Make mince

Leftover roast beef can be minced with a hand mincer or food processor. Freeze, then use another time to make a meat sauce. ● Freeze tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be used instead of canned ones in a Bolognese sauce. Simply remove their stalks and freeze the tomatoes whole in freezer bags. Don’t defrost before cooking, as they’ll go mushy!

To help thicken your soup, simply whisk in some leftover mashed potato and heat through.

Alternatively, remove half the vegetables and blend with a little stock until smooth, then return to the pan. ● Crispy croutons

To make some homemade croutons for your soup, toss chunks of bread in olive oil and bake until crisp and golden.

This is a great way to use up stale pieces of bread and they add a delicious crunch to any soup flavour.

Leftover Bolognese Quesadilla ♦ Lay

4 flour tortillas on a board and top with 350g leftover Bolognese sauce. ♦ Sprinkle over 100g grated Cheddar cheese and top each one with another tortilla. ♦ Cook on a griddle or in a frying pan for 3 minutes on each side until heated through. ♦ Sprinkle with chopped fresh coriander and serve with salad. Serves 4 CALORIES

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● Add carrot

Add grated carrot to your Bolognese sauce for a tasty and healthy addition.

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Leftover sausage pasta

Leftovers tips ● Make a bake

♦ Cook

300g penne in a pan of boiling water for 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, fry a sliced onion in 2tbsp oil until soft. ♦ Add a deseeded and sliced large red pepper and cook for a further 2 minutes. ♦ Slice 6 leftover sausages and add to the pan with 12 cherry tomatoes. Cook for 4 minutes. ♦ Drain the pasta and toss with the other ingredients and a handful of torn fresh basil. ♦ Serve with crusty bread.

Serves 4

remporeperum ariatiis as quos as perciatis qui blanduci natur, s equatur, imillectas et aspiet vollantis Pudding tips ● Use brioche

or croissants Instead of using leftover bread in this dish, why not add leftover brioche or croissants? And rather that cutting them into triangles, tear off small chunks. ● Fruit sauce

Use any leftover raspberries to make a delicious fruit sauce served with ice cream or other fruits. Whizz with a handheld blender or in a processor, with a splash of orange or apple juice and a little icing sugar. Freeze in small containers.

Leftover bread pudding ♦ Preheat

the oven to 160C/ 140C Fan/Gas 4. Generously spread 6 slices of leftover bread with butter, then spread with marmalade. ♦ Cut into triangles and arrange overlapping in a greased ovenproof dish. Beat 3 eggs with 50g caster sugar, 400ml milk and ½tsp vanilla extract. ♦ Pour over the bread and press it lightly into the liquid. Leave to soak for 10 minutes, then cook at 180c/160C Fan/Gas 4 for 30 minutes. Scatter over some fresh raspberries for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Serves 4 CALORIES

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555 28%

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Transform this dish by adding tomato sauce and any leftover vegetables, then bake it in the oven to make a delicious pasta bake the family can enjoy. ● Sausage wrap

Add any leftover sausages and your favourite salad to a flour tortilla to make a tasty wrap for lunch. ● Freeze onions

If you don’t use a whole onion, chop up the rest and pop it in a sandwich bag in the freezer and you can use it straight from frozen the next time.

The big freeze

Using your freezer more can help save time, money and effort. Just think of it as a colder cupboard. As well as freezing leftovers, use it to store reduced items or multi-buy offers on bread, meat, fish and fruit.

Bread winners You can blitz crusts and slices into breadcrumbs and freeze to use in stuffings or to make a crispy coating for strips of chicken or fish – dip in beaten egg, breadcrumbs, then bake or fry.

Alternatively, you can use breadcrumbs for home-made meatballs or burgers – they act as a good binder for meat.

They’re also great for adding to the top of lasagne and cauliflower cheese. And it’s always handy to keep a sliced loaf in the freezer. Pop a frozen slice into the toaster – it just takes a little longer to toast.

Make chicken stock This is a real family favourite. When you’ve used the meat, simmer the carcass in water with some celery, carrots, onion and herbs for 2-3 hours to make a stock. Measure into pint portions and freeze so you’ll have a tasty base for soups, risottos and stews. If you don’t have time to make the stock immediately, freeze the bones so you can do it later.

Freeze fruit

Divide meat portions Buying larger quantities of meat and fish can often work out cheaper. Simply divide up the packs into smaller portions and freeze. If you defrost raw meat and cook it thoroughly, you can freeze it again. Always defrost meat properly before cooking. Look out for our 3 for £10 offer currently in store on selected packs of meat and fish.

Keep some frozen fruit in your freezer so that you can make a healthy drink anytime. Fruit such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and kiwi fruit are ideal for smoothies and juices. Slice or cut larger fruit into chunks before freezing. Kick start your day by whizzing mango or summer berries with 300ml fruit juice in a liquidiser – apple juice works well.

Top of the pots If you enjoy yogurt, you’ll love the new range of King Size single-serve portions that come in four delicious flavours

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Look out for our delicious new range of Chosen by you King Size Yogurts.

Bursting with dairy goodness, these generous single-serve portions are a great way to fill hunger gaps.

Flavours in the range include Strawberry, Black Cherry, Rhubarb and Banoffee. The large size is ideal for those with a bigger appetite, so pop them into lunchboxes to enjoy as an afternoon snack.

Our tasty yogurts are great value, too, so you can stock up and always have some handy when cravings strike.

Full of quality ingredients and big on taste, our yogurts are the perfect snack

♦ Asda Chosen by you King Size Yogurt: Strawberry, Black Cherry, Rhubarb and Banoffee, 65p each (225g; 28.8p/100g)

Extra Special Beef Bourguignon Try our slow-cooked Bourguignon for flavoursome comfort food that’s been given the seal of approval

by Leiths School of Food and Wine

‘What could be better on a chilly evening than this hearty beef Bourguignon?

The Extra Special range is the perfect choice when you want a treat but don’t have the time to make it yourself.

Together, we’ve done the hard work for you so you can serve restaurant-style food without spending hours in the kitchen.’

Nikki Dixon, Head of Brand Development for Asda

Beef Bourguignon is a slow-cooked classic and is typical of the traditional techniques taught at Leiths School of Food and Wine. Our version is made using full-flavour British beef cheeks, currently celebrated by leading chefs. It’s cooked sous-vide (in a water bath) at very low temperatures, with red wine, mushrooms, shallots and bacon lardons, resulting in an incredibly tender dish with a rich, indulgent sauce.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS The Extra Special range also includes great-tasting side dishes. We’ve served our beef Bourguignon with

Dauphinoise Potatoes and a Green Vegetable Medley (right), but you could also go for our Lightly Crushed Carrot & Butternut Squash.

If you enjoy red wine, try our French Cabernet Sauvignon – its rich blackcurrant flavour complements the beef wonderfully. And for dessert, you’ll love our refreshing, zingy French lemon tart.

SIDE DISHES ♦ Extra Special: Dauphinoise Potatoes, £2 (430g; 46.5p/100g); Green Vegetable Medley, £2 (170g; £1.17/100g); Tarte au Citron, £3

♦ Extra Special Beef Bourguignon, £6 (650g; 92.3p/100g), available online and in selected stores

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Try a little tenderness

EXTRA SPECIAL FOOD

‘Slow-cooked beef cheek has a delicious deep, rich flavour and a wonderful melt-in-the-mouth texture’

LEITHS’ TIP For an elegant starter, divide the Bourguignon between two pie dishes.

Top with puff pastry, cut a hole in the centre, glaze with milk and bake at 220C/200C Fan/ Gas 7 for 15-20 minutes until golden.

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Meal makeover Transform simple dishes into delicious meals with our versatile range of seasonings, sauces and crusts

Comfort casserole For a family on a budget, this casserole hits the spot. We’ve used stewing beef as it’s good value, tasty and meltingly tender when slow-cooked.

Vibrant flavours have been added with Asda Chosen by you Dark Ale & Mustard Paste.

Made with quality ingredients, the kick of warming mustard and splash of dark ale transform this dish.

♦ Brown Asda Stewing Beef

in a casserole dish and stir in the Dark Ale & Mustard Paste.

Add a pack of casserole vegetables and just enough water to cover. Cook in the oven, covered, at 150C/ 130C Fan/Gas 2 for 3 hours. ♦ Serve with a selection of green veg and a dollop of creamy mash to soak up all that lovely sauce.

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For sausages with a kick, put them in a roasting tin with Chosen by you Chunky Vegetables and Smoky Chilli & Garlic Paste, and cook at 190C/170C Fan/ Gas 5 for 35-40 minutes. Serve with crusty bread.

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SPEEDY SOLUTIONS Kids will love this new take on burgers (right), which are easy to make and cheap, too.

Simply mix zingy Asda Chosen by you Onion Burger Paste with Asda Beef Mince, shape into patties and cook on a griddle until cooked through.

Or why not add some heat to midweek meals with Asda Chosen by you Cajun Spiced Crust, an irresistible topping or coating for fish or meat. To make delicious turkey nuggets (inset), shape Asda Turkey Breast Mince into balls, dip in egg, roll in the Cajun spiced crust and cook in the oven at 190C/ 170C Fan/Gas 5 for 25 minutes.

♦ From left: Asda Chosen by you Spicy Tomato Seasoning for Chips & Wedges, 78p (70g; £1.11/100g);

Asda Chosen by you Onion Burger Paste, £1 (195g; 51.2p/100g);

A Asda Chosen by you Cajun Spiced y Crust, £1 (100g; £1/100g)

Sprinkle on tasty Asda Spicy Tomato Seasoning for Chips & Wedges to spice up your homemade potato fries.

♦ Asda Chosen by you Smoky Chilli & Garlic Paste, £1 (180g; 55.5p/100g)

TASTY SUPPERS FOOD

Weekday winners Feeding the family through the week is easy with these fuss-free recipes

Honey, lemon & mustard trout Delicious and tangy, the dressing in this recipe also goes well with salmon fillets 4 Asda Rainbow Trout Fillets 2tbsp lemon juice 1tbsp clear honey 2 level tsp coarse-grain mustard 250g vine-ripened cherry tomatoes 550g new potatoes Green beans, trimmed 15g butter 2tbsp flaked almonds

1 lemon, cut into wedges, to serve Preheat the oven to 190C/ 170C Fan/Gas 5. Line a baking tray with foil – it will need a slight lip to stop the juices escaping. Put the trout on top, skin side down.

Mix together the lemon juice, honey and mustard,

then drizzle over the trout. Set aside for 5 minutes, then bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

Put the cherry tomatoes on another baking tray and bake for the last 5 minutes or until the skins burst.

Meanwhile, boil the potatoes and the green beans. Drain. Melt the butter in a small frying pan, add the

almonds and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden – watch them carefully as they burn easily. Immediately add the cooked beans and toss.

Serve the trout with the tomatoes, potatoes, green beans and lemon wedges.

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SERVES 4 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.67

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FOOD TASTY SUPPERS

SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 59p

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Moroccan-style chick pea soup V This hearty soup makes a good winter lunch or supper dish, plus it’s a cheap family option 2tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 2tsp fresh root ginger, grated 1 level tsp ground coriander 1 level tsp ground cumin ½ level tsp ground cinnamon 250g sweet potato (peeled weight), cut into small cubes 150g carrots, cubed 400g can chopped tomatoes 700ml vegetable stock 400g can chick peas, drained and rinsed 4 pitta breads, toasted

the ginger and spices and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Add the sweet potato, carrots, tomatoes and stock.

Heat until simmering. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove a third of the vegetables with half of the cooking liquid and purée using a hand-held blender or processor. Return to the pan with the chick peas.

Heat through and serve with the pitta bread.

Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion until soft. Add

411 12.5g 9.1g 1.2g 1.2g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 21% 14% 13% 6% 20% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.95

Mexican sharing platter

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Let the kids dive in and have fun building these tasty home-made tacos.

They’re also a great way to encourage them to eat and enjoy their veggies ♦ Preheat the oven to 190C/ 170C Fan/Gas 5. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Deseed and slice 1 red pepper and 1 yellow pepper and toss in 1tbsp sunflower oil and ½tsp each of garlic powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika and oregano. ♦ Put on the baking tray, skin side up. Roast in the oven

for 25 minutes. Remove skins, put in a bowl and set aside. ♦ Halve, stone and peel 2 ripe avocados and cut into small cubes. Mix with 1 deseeded and finely chopped red chilli and 1tbsp lime juice. Put in another serving bowl. ♦ Mix 200g quartered cherry tomatoes with ½ finely chopped small red onion and 2tbsp chopped fresh

coriander and put in a bowl. ♦ Arrange a 156g pack of Old El Paso Taco Shells on a baking tray and heat in the oven for 5 minutes. ♦ Cut the top off a 435g pouch of Old El Paso Refried Beans. Microwave it on high for 1½ minutes or heat in a pan with 3tbsp water, stirring often. Place in another serving bowl.

♦ Put the bowls of peppers, avocados, tomatoes and refried beans on the table with the warm taco shells, a 150ml pot Asda Reduced Fat Soured Cream and wedges of lime. Then let everyone help themselves to create their own tacos.

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9g 31.2g 5.9g 0.9g 479 OF YOUR 5 A DAY 24% 10% 45% 30% 15% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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Satisfying sausage stew A comforting, healthier twist on this classic family favourite 1tbsp sunflower oil, plus 1tsp for frying the sausages 454g pack Asda Butcher’s Selection 30% Reduced Fat Pork Sausages 2 large onions, chopped 175g carrots, sliced 1 stick celery, sliced 1tsp mixed dried herbs 400g can chopped tomatoes with garlic 2tsp Worcestershire sauce

3tbsp Asda Tomato Ketchup ½ reduced salt stock cube, dissolved in 300ml hot water 400g can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 2 level tsp cornflour mixed with 2tbsp water 500g potatoes (peeled weight) 100ml skimmed milk 1 level tbsp coarse-grain mustard

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Heat 1tsp oil in a nonstick frying pan and cook the sausages for 10 minutes or until lightly browned all over.

Meanwhile, heat 1tbsp oil in a pan and cook the onion until soft. Add the carrots and celery and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.

Add the sausages, herbs, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and stock.

Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the beans and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the cornflour and simmer for 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with the milk and mustard. Serve with the stew.

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526 17.4g 17.1g 5.8g 1.8g OF YOUR 5 A DAY 26% 19% 24% 29% 30% BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

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SERVES 4 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.17

TASTY SUPPERS FOOD

Time-saving turkey stroganoff Tender turkey breast cooks quickly, so it’s ideal for speedy weekday meals 2tbsp olive oil 1 onion, halved and finely sliced 1 leek, trimmed of tough green leaves, finely sliced 350g mushrooms, sliced 1 level tsp paprika 300ml chicken stock made with 1 Knorr Reduced Salt Stock Cube 535g pack turkey breast steaks, cut into strips 2 level tsp cornflour

150g pot Asda Reduced Fat Soured Cream 1 level tbsp coarse-grain mustard Rice and mangetout, to serve Set aside 2tsp of the oil.

Heat the rest in a large frying pan and cook the onion and leek over a low heat, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until soft.

Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.

Stir in the paprika, then add the chicken stock and simmer fast, uncovered, until the liquid has reduced by two-thirds. Tip into a bowl and set aside.

Wipe out the pan and add 1tsp of the reserved oil.

Stir-fry half the turkey over a high heat for 3-4 minutes or until cooked through. Add to the vegetables. Wipe out the pan again and repeat with

the rest of the oil and turkey.

Return the vegetables and turkey plus cooking juices to the pan and heat through. Mix the cornflour with 1tbsp water. Stir into the pan with the soured cream and mustard and heat until simmering. Serve with rice and mangetout.

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SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.85

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Lighter cheese usually tastes worse than a cactus on a cocktail stick.

But Pilgrims Choice Lighter packs all the punch of its full fat compadres and melts great too. Stick that on your pasta bake.

Lighter and damn proud of it.

For more great tasting recipes using Lighter, find Pilgrims Choice on Facebook.

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KIDS’ COOKING FOOD

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Baked beans

Teach the kids how to make their fave supper from scratch.

Our DIY version is great for budgets – try making a big batch and freeze for an easy meal another day SERVES 4 READY IN 15 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 65p

2tbsp olive oil 1 level tsp Asda Onion Granules 1 level tsp mustard powder 400g can Asda Chopped Tomatoes with Garlic 2 level tsp soft brown sugar 5 level tbsp tomato purée 2 level tsp dried mixed herbs 2 x 300g cans haricot beans in water or cannellini beans in water, drained and rinsed 4 basil leaves 4 thick slices of bread, toasted, to serve With help from an adult, heat the oil and gently fry the onion granules and mustard powder for 1 minute, stirring.

Add the tomatoes, sugar, tomato purée and herbs. Heat to a simmer and cook gently, uncovered, for 4 minutes. Take off the heat and add contents to a bowl. Allow to cool slightly.

With help from an adult, blitz the tomato sauce with a handheld blender until smooth.

Return the sauce to the pan and add the haricot beans. Simmer over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes.

Tear the basil leaves into pieces and stir into the sauce.

Serve on toasted bread.

TOP TIP Add a dash of sweet chilli sauce for a bit of warmth or BBQ sauce for a smoky flavour.

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7.1g 10%

1g 5%

SALT

1.6g 40%

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

Lighter options Enjoy the Asda Chosen by you ‘Less Than’ range for reduced-calorie dishes Six out of 10 people are trying to eat more healthily, according to website allabouthealth.org.uk.

The good news is that we’ve created a delicious Chosen by you ‘Less Than’ range to offer lighter alternatives to some of your favourite meals and make healthier food swaps easier. All the products were tested and given the thumbs up by our tasting panel, which was made up

of Asda customers looking for lighter alternatives.

The range has great dishes with less than 400 calories, tasty sandwiches that contain a maximum of 300 calories and desserts under 130 calories.

Asda nutritionist Hayley Marson says: ‘All the products in our ‘Less Than’ range contain 30 per cent fewer calories than their standard equivalent. They offer our customers exciting options’.

Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato & Carrot Mash ‘Looks appetising. Interesting ingredients and a good, meaty tomato flavour.’

Mexican Chicken Open Fajita ‘Tastes like real fajitas. Nice and spicy, flavoursome, with a strong authentic taste.’

Tzatziki Chicken Wrap

Let’s enjoy frozen food For a super-quick dish, simply pop our tasty frozen ‘Less Than’ 400 Calories Snack Pot Singapore Noodles or Fusilli Carbonara into the microwave and you’ll have a lovely, light meal in minutes. ♦ Asda Chosen by you ‘Less Than’ 400 Calories Snack

Pot: Singapore Noodles, £1.50 (350g; 42.8p/100g); Fusilli Carbonara, £1.50 (300g; 50.3p/100g)

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‘Lovely – less calories but lots of taste. The chicken was tender and the salad fresh.

Looks and tastes healthy.’

Chocolate Mint Mousse ‘I liked the texture and the taste. The mint with the chocolate is really nice – the fact it’s low calorie is great.’

PHOTOGRAPHS: TOBY SCOTT. STYLING: RACHEL JUKES. FOOD STYLING: GREGOR MCMASTER

WHAT THE TASTING PANEL SAID ABOUT ‘LESS THAN’

NEW RANGE FOOD

♦ Asda Chosen by you ‘Less Than’ 400 Calories: Indian Chicken Open Chapati, £2.20 (400g; 55p/100g); Mexican Chicken Open Fajita, £2.20 (400g; 55p/100g)

For nights F nii hts in i Forget takeaways, enjoy the authentic flavours of our Indian Chicken Open Chapati and Mexican Chicken Open Fajita instead. Great for a relaxing night in.

Dinner is served Our hearty Cottage Pie has a delicious sweet potato and carrot mash.

Or try the Vegetable and Goats’ Cheese Bake – roasted vegetables topped with a cheese and herb crumb.

Sweet treat

♦ Asda Chosen by you ‘Less Than’ 400 Calories Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato & Carrot Mash, £1.85 (400g; 46.2p/100g) ♦ Asda Chosen by you ‘Less Than’ 400 Calories Mediterranean Vegetables with Goats’ Cheese & Herb Crumb, £1.85 (400g; 46.2p/100g)

It’s hard to believe this rich and creamy Chocolate Mint Mousse is less than 130 calories.

It’s a classic flavour combination and guilt-free eating at its best – enjoy! ♦ Asda Chosen by you ‘Less Than’ 130 Calories Chocolate Mint Mousse, £1, 2 x 80g pots (62.5p/100g).

Available from 5 January

Super sarnies

♦ Asd Asda a Chosen Ch hosen osen by you R o Red Redu Reduced-fat duced uced ced-fat ce fat Moroccan Chicken Sandwich, £1.75

♦ Asda Chosen by you Reduced-fat Tzatziki Chicken Wrap, £2

♦ Asda Chosen by you Reduced-fat Chicken, Tomato & Basil on Swedish Bread, £1.75

Try our delicious Moroccan Chicken Sandwich, zingy Tzatziki Chicken Wrap, or Chicken, Tomato & Basil on Swedish Bread.

These sandwiches are capped at 300 calories.

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Slimming World…

Try it, trust it, love it!

With a no-hunger eating plan, plus unbeatable support and encouragement all the way, discover how the UK’s favourite way to lose weight can help you turn your resolution into reality

Hollie’s story

When Hollie Majthenyi, 21, from Derbyshire, joined Slimming World in the hope she’d drop a couple of dress sizes, she never realised it would give her a whole new attitude to food – and life!

‘Initially, I blamed my increasing weight on exam stress, although deep down I knew I was making the wrong eating choices, from my chocolaty breakfast cereal to my favourite supper – a homemade crisp sandwich. Everything I ate was processed, wrapped in plastic or bought from a vending machine.

‘I went along to Slimming World with my mum at my side for moral support. After avoiding the scales for eight months, I could have cried when I saw how much I weighed – I was almost a stone heavier than I thought.

No wonder I couldn’t fasten my “baggy” size 14 jeans any more!

‘During my first group meeting, I kept my head down, embarrassed at the state I felt I’d got into. But the next week, I couldn’t help but smile.

Even though I’d eaten huge portions of healthy, filling food all week, I’d lost 4½lbs!

‘Week by week, the ideas, recipes, motivation and support I shared at Slimming World changed my life. The positive feedback I got from

BEFORE A diet of crisp sandwiches and other unhealthy food choices meant that Hollie’s weight had crept up.

AFTER ‘I love going shopping now that I’ve got more confidence – and I’ve swapped my baggy jeans for mini-skirts and lots of colour!’

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Hollie’s favourite menu BREAKFAST ‘A sandwich packed with lean, grilled bacon and scrambled eggs, plus a bowl of fresh fruit.’

my group every week – at first for losing weight and then for maintaining it – turned me into a confident, can-do person.

‘Within four months, I’d lost over 1½ stone and reached the weight I was aiming for.

I set myself a goal and achieved it – and if I can do that with my weight, I can do it with everything else in life!’

MID-MORNING ‘A banana and a toffee fat-free yogurt.’

YOU’LL LOVE THE SLIMMING WORLD DIFFERENCE

MID-AFTERNOON ‘An apple and a two-finger Kit Kat to keep me going until teatime.’

Many of us start the New Year with great intentions to lose weight. In fact, it’s estimated that over 12.7 million of us – that’s 41 per cent – will make that decision to slim. And this is where Slimming World can help. With over 43 years of experience in helping people transform their lives, Slimming World offers everything you need for soaring success: ♦ Food Optimising An easy-to-follow eating plan turns the traditional image of dieting on its head. Instead of telling you what you can and can’t eat, it puts you in control with everyday healthy foods that allow you to satisfy your appetite even on the hungriest days. It’s a satisfying, healthy way of eating for life, and there’s no need to spend time and money buying expensive ready meals or cooking separate meals for the rest of the family – you can all enjoy tasty meals together.

Slimming World’s Head of Nutrition, Dr Jacquie Lavin, explains, ‘By choosing foods that are naturally filling and low in fat, you can enjoy unlimited fresh fruit and veg, lean meat and poultry, pasta and rice to satisfy your hunger, with no measuring or counting. And you can

LUNCH ‘Something fast and filling – a huge jacket potato with tuna, sweetcorn and salad leaves, then mixed berries stirred into fat-free fromage frais.’

DINNER ‘Homemade chilli con carne with rice and mixed salad, plus a glass of red wine to help me relax after a busy day.’

still enjoy treats such as a takeaway, a glass of wine or a bar of chocolate – so you never feel deprived!’ ♦ Group support At your weekly group run by a trained Consultant, you get together with like-minded people to pick up tips, share recipes and get the support you need to help you reach your goal weight. And because all Slimming World Consultants have been members themselves, they know exactly what it’s like. ♦ Ongoing help and advice Including a brand new easy-to-use, get-started guide to supercharge your weight loss, plus free access to a members’ only website. ♦ Weight-loss guaranteed or your money back*.

JOIN SLIMMING WORLD NOW AND SAVE £££s With more than 9,500 groups all over the country, there’s sure to be one near you. Slimming World costs just £4.95 a week and during January there’s a special half-price membership offer – saving £5. Plus, if you buy a 12-week Countdown course before 26 January, you’ll get FREE membership worth £10, plus two weeks free, worth £9.90!

‘The positive feedback I got from my group every week has turned me into a confident, can-do person’ Find your nearest group and discover the Slimming World difference for yourself. Call 0844 892 0489 or go to slimmingworld.com/ASDA

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Hollie’s vital statistics Starting weight: 11st 4½lb Weight now: 9st 10lb Weight lost: 1st 8½lb Time to target: 4 months

Know your

FATS

We all need some fat in our diet to enable our bodies to function, but some fats are healthier than others.

Here’s our guide to the good, the bad and the ugly...

Thirty-three per cent of us avoid foods that contain fat* – but it’s about knowing the difference between the good and bad types. ‘Good’ fat helps our bodies absorb certain nutrients – it’s a source of energy and essential fatty acids, and is crucial for a healthy metabolism and cell renewal.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF FAT There are two main types of fat: saturated and unsaturated. Although both contain the same amount of calories, only unsaturated fats are considered better for you.

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EFFECTS OF SATURATED FAT The liver turns saturated fat into cholesterol – too much can increase your risk of heart disease and raise your blood pressure.

Asda nutrionist Hayley Marson says, ‘In the UK, the problem is that, on average, we already eat more than the recommended dietary amount for saturated fats. To help decrease cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death in the UK – we should reduce bad fats in our diet.’

If you’re worried about cholesterol or blood pressure, visit your doctor or Asda Pharmacy.

‘At Asda we’re committed to helping our customers lead a healthier lifestyle,’ says nutritionist Hayley.

The nutritional information provided on our products helps them make more informed, healthy choices.

And Asda’s nutritional traffic light system on packaging makes it even easier when we shop.

Look for foods that are low in total fat and saturated fat – this will show as green on the label, while red indicates that the food is high in fat.

Hayley explains, ‘A claim that a food is low in fat may only be made when the product has no more than 3g of fat per 100g for solids or 1.5g of fat per 100ml for liquids.’ As a guide, 'high in fat' means more than 20g of fat per 100g.

As well as using the traffic light system on packaging, we also use it on recipes in the magazine so you can keep track with the meals you make.

CALORIES

525 26%

LOW

MED

3.7g 4%

19.3g 28%

SUGAR

FAT

LOW

LOW

5.4g 27%

0.9g 15%

SAT FAT

SALT

BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

WHAT DOES ‘REDUCED FAT’ LABELLING MEAN? If a food is described as reduced fat, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s low in fat – just that the food is at least 30 per cent lower in fat than the standard equivalent. So if the food is high in fat in the first place, the reduced-fat version may still be high in fat. For example, a reduced-fat mayonnaise could still have an amber traffic light.

Also bear in mind that food marked as reduced fat can often be high in calories, because the fat is replaced with sugar. So check your labels to get savvy on the fat and calorie content.

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NUTRITIONAL LABELLING

NUTRITION HEALTH

THE BAD FATS

WORDS: JULIE PENFOLD. PHOTOGRAPHS: ALAMY, PHOTOCUISINE, STOCKFOOD IMAGES

THE GOOD FATS

KNOWING THE GOOD FROM THE BAD UNSATURATED FATS can help reduce the harmful cholesterol-producing effects of saturated fats. The maximum daily amount of fat we should eat is 70g for adults. Of this, only 20g should be saturated. ate ed.

Unsaturated fats can be split into two types, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated.

POLYUNSATURATED FATS are found in sunflower and nd rapeseed oil, nuts, seeds and spreads. Omega 3 iss also a a type e of polyunsaturated fat – good sources include oily fish, h, such as salmon and fresh (but not canned) tuna. Omega 3 oils are also found f d in i walnuts. l t Th These fats have been shown to lower blood cholesterol levels.

MONOUNSATURATED FATS can also help lower cholesterol. ‘They are a significant component of the Mediterranean diet, primarily in the form of olive oil,’ says Hayley. ‘Other sources include olives, avocados and certain nuts and seeds. Monounsaturated fats have been credited with lowering levels of heart disease.’ Both polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are good for the heart and circulation.

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Mackerel Try grilled or in salads to get your recommended one portion of oily fish a week..

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SATURATED FATS are found in animal-derived sources, such as meat, high-fat dairy items and eggs – so limit your intake of butter, cheese, cakes, biscuits and pastries. Saturated fats can also be found in some vegetable fats such as palm and coconut oils.

Avocado cad do Delicious in salads, spread on toast or use to make guacamole for a tasty dip.

TRANS FATS fall into two types: the naturally occurring type, pe, found in small amounts in dairy products and meat; and d the t kind that is created when liquid oils are hardened into partially artially y hydrogenated y g fats.

It’s this artificial type that is of greater concern in the UK diet, although Asda has removed hydrogenated vegetable oil from its own-brand goods.

HOW TO CUT DOWN ON SATURATED FAT Try these simple changes to your diet: ♦ Choose lean cuts of meat, trim excess fat and remove poultry skin. ♦ Opt for semi-skimmed, skimmed or low-fat dairy products rather than full-fat versions. ♦ Swap butter, ghee and lard with unsaturated fats,

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such as olive or sunflower oils and spreads. ♦ Grill, bake, poach or steam food instead of frying or roasting. ♦ Try light and reduced-fat salad dressings or replace with vinegar, mustard and lemon juice.

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Pumpkin seeds Sprinkle them onto cereal, yogurt or salads.

FREE HEALTH TESTS Did you know at Asda Pharmacy you can get a FREE diabetes and blood pressure check from one of our trained pharmacy colleagues? You can also buy a blood pressure monitor at half price, for only £10**.

Visit ASDA.com for your nearest store.

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Give your home a New Year reboot with our easy ways to declutter

Old mobile phones, expired insurance policies, piles of till and bank receipts and clothes you’ve been planning to slim into for years… If you’re surrounded by clutter at home, it’s time to clear the decks. By making time to do this, you can save time in the long run.

According to a survey by storage.co.uk, one in 10 people say their clutter is damaging their health or causing problems in their relationships.

So whether you’re holding onto things for sentimental reasons (and 50 per cent of us are) or simply haven’t got round to sorting stuff out, be ruthless and take control by recycling it, selling it, donating it to charity, binning it or using clever storage solutions to reclaim space in your home. You’ll feel better for it…

Phones and electricals Instead of stuffing them in a drawer, cash in your old mobiles, MP3 players, digital cameras, sat-navs and games consoles via ASDA.com/techtradein. Go online and follow the instructions, then pop your gadgets in the post and we’ll give you up to £250. Online auction sites are another way of selling unwanted stuff.

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57%

of people in the UK say they don’t have enough time or feel they have better things to do than spend it clearing out their clutter.

Furniture Of the 10 million pieces of furniture thrown away each year in the UK, three million could easily be reused*. So think before taking unwanted stuff to the tip. As long as an item is in a saleable condition and meets safety standards, many charities will take it away for you – go to frn.org.uk to find details of organisations in your area. Local councils also offer a collection service for old furniture.

When buying new furniture, think about ‘hidden’ storage. Look for coffee tables with shelves and drawers, sofas with under-seat storage and benches that double as storage boxes. This Asda walnut storage box, £30 (right), will look good in a room or hallway, and the Asda Camden ottoman, £49 (above), is ideal for bed linen or clothes.

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Out with

MAKING SPACE HOMES

the old Storage for kids Donate or recycle children’s outgrown clothes and toys – charities often appeal for toys in good condition – or hold a car boot sale. Encourage your little ones to be tidy with storage designed with kids in mind. We have a great selection in store, including pop-up room tidies, £5 each (left), also available in Hello Kitty and Spiderman designs. Persuade older kids that these tidies are a great alternative to the floor for their laundry, and invest in other neat solutions such as this three-drawer storage unit, £11 (right). Also look out for the Asda three-drawer tower storage sets in blue or pink, £15.

SOURCE: CHARITYSHOPS.ORG.UK. *SOURCE: FURNITURE RE-USE NETWORK (FRN)

Photographs If you’ve got boxes of old photos from the days before digital, why not scan them onto your computer (with a back-up copy just to be safe) and send the originals to friends and family?

You’re sure to make the recipients happy with all those shared memories – and you’ll have one less box to worry about!

£200 MILLION is the amount of money that charities in the UK raise each year by selling goods donated to them.

The one-year box You know those things you should chuck out but you hang on to ‘just in case’? Put them in a box. Seal it and date it.

If it’s still sealed after 365 days, donate the box to charity – without opening it. You probably won’t even remember what was inside!

Clothes Have a ruthless clear-out of your wardrobe. Anything that doesn’t fit, doesn’t make you feel great or you haven’t worn in a year, can go. You’ll find textile banks in Asda car parks for the Salvation Army and Tickled Pink. Make the most of the space you’ve cleared by using multi coat hangers for skirts and trousers or tiered hanging units that fasten over a wardrobe rail. For shoes and bags, use boxes such as this Minky folding storage box, £9 (above).

Out-of-season clothes can be packed away in vacuum-seal bags and stored on top of the wardrobe or under the bed. Vacuum-seal bags (scented, £1; giant, £2; five-bag sets, £5) are available from ASDA.com/direct.

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HOMES MAKING SPACE

You don’t need to keep all your paperwork forever. Cash machine slips and credit/debit card receipts can be shredded once they’ve appeared on your statement, and payslips can go once you’ve checked them against your P60. Bills and statements more than two years old can be shredded – unless you’re self-employed, in which case you need to hang on to them for at least six years. For the rest of your filing, 10 folders should be enough, with labels such as Family, Medical, Property, Household Bills, Car, Work, Statements, Warranties, and Receipts, Tax, and Miscellaneous.

Then take the in-and-out approach – when a new policy goes in, the old one goes out. But if you really want to cut down on the filing and help the environment, too, you could always go paperless and get all your utility bills and bank statements online.

For all your filing solutions, visit ASDA.com/direct or see in store.

Make-up and toiletries Check your make-up: bin anything that’s over a year old as it may have gone off or be harbouring bacteria. Store everyday cosmetics and toiletries separately so you have them to hand. A set of two nesting baskets, £9 (above), is ideal. Or keep toiletries tidy in an organiser hanging on the bathroom door.

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Instant clutter fixes

Beautiful boxes Whether you put them on display or keep under the bed, boxes are a godsend for storing clothes, shoes and bags.

As well as keeping things tidy, they protect from sunlight, moths and dust. A two-box striped storage set, £15 (left), or these pretty striped boxes, £8 for 2-pack (right), are handy and smart. For no-extra-cost storage, your empty suitcases are ideal, especially if you keep your holiday gear in them!

Hooks and rails Put these up inside cupboards, under the stairs and wherever you’ve got dead space – they’re great for storing coats, scarves, bags and anything else you can hang up.

This will help to keep your hallway clear of clutter.

Kitchen store-alls Don’t just bung your pasta and pulses in the cupboard – decant them into plastic or glass containers and they’ll make an attractive display. Look out for the huge selection of kitchen storage at Asda. Put spices in a deep drawer and label the caps so you don’t have to root around each time you need them.

Pots, jars and tins Use old glass jars and rattan pots in the bathroom or bedroom for cotton wool and cotton buds, make-up brushes, nail varnish and other beauty paraphernalia. Don’t forget tins – old biscuit tins, for example, can be perfect for storing things such as stationery supplies, sewing kits, shoe polish and buttons. If your tins are decorative, show them off.

All wrapped up If you’ve got a drawer that’s full of junk, empty it and use to store rolls of wrapping paper. This will keep your paper in pristine condition and you’ll be able to see which one you want in seconds.

Kitchen drawer divider Use an old kitchen drawer divider or cutlery tray to stash stationery, till receipts, jewellery and all your odds and ends. It’ll make everything so easy to find.

Charity box Keep a box or crate in your garage, shed or under the stairs and put all your unwanted items into it. When it’s full, pop along to your local charity shop and donate the contents.

Baskets They come in so many shapes, sizes, colours and styles that you’re bound to find a basket just right for all your storage needs.

See our great range at ASDA.com/ direct, which includes this canvas tote storage basket, £4 (right).

WORDS: MARILYN WRIGHT. PHOTOGRAPHS: ALAMY, SUPERSTOCK

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The North York Moors

Dramatic landscapes, seaside towns, plus fantastic fish and chips! – this region has plenty to explore

The timeless charm of the North York Moors won’t be lost on fans of TV’s Heartbeat, as the popular 1960s period drama was filmed in the region’s stunning countryside.

The wild, windswept moors are wonderfully dramatic, with the high moorland plateau covered with a vast expanse of heather that turns a glorious purple e in late summer. Marked by ancient crosses and grazing sheep, it’s a flat landscape with few buildings, roads or trees, but its open, exposed setting gives it an incredible sense of space.

Magnificent cliffs The stark beauty of the moor contrasts with the fertile valleys below. Here a network of grassy dales shelter wildlife-rich woodlands, green fields, rivers and streams.

Picturesque villages such as Grosmont, Hutton-le-Hole and Lealholm are scattered throughout the rolling countryside, and you’ll find reminders of the region’s past everywhere, from old ironstone kilns and mines to stately homes, medieval castles and atmospheric ruined abbeys.

The moors meet the sea along the North Yorkshire coast – a magnificent stretch of

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sheer cliffs, sheltered bays and sandy beaches. Tiny fishing villages, such as Staithes and Robin Hood’s Bay, wind down steep ravines to the water, while the larger coastal resorts of Whitby and Scarborough are blessed with long stretches of golden sand and an all the other ingredients for a traditional trad seaside day out.

Forest trails Fo With more than 1,400 miles of paths and tracks crossing the moors, valleys and coast, th walkers are spoilt for choice, wa from leisurely strolls along disused railway tracks tra to deep forest trails through gorges and exhilarating cliff-top pathways. Mountain biking, horse riding and watersports are also popular, and less energetic pursuits include bird watching, fishing and scenic drives.

Whichever way you to decide to explore the region, there are plenty of places to sample some Northern hospitality along the way. Pop into a traditional tearoom for a cuppa and home-made cake or visit a cosy country pub for a pint of locally brewed real ale and a roast dinner – complete with Yorkshire pudding!

From top: picturesque Runswick Bay with its sheltered beach; the cliff-top ruins of Whitby Abbey, which inspired Bram Stoker when writing Dracula

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Clockwise from left: Cleveland Way and Little Bonny Cliff; mountain biking on Hambleton Hills above Sutton Bank; Whitby at sunset; Dollies sweet shop at Robin Hood’s Bay

THINGS TO DO DON’T MISS

WORDS: JO WOODS. PHOTOGRAPHS: 4CORNERS IMAGES, ALAMY, ROBERT HARDING PHOTO LIBRARY, STOCKFOOD IMAGES, TRAVEL PICTURES

♦ The picturesque moorland village of Goathland, which doubled as Aidensfield, the fictional setting for TV’s Heartbeat. ♦ Mallyan Spout, the tallest waterfall on the moors, reached by a woodland walk from Goathland. ♦ The Moors National Park Centre at Danby for info on local history, wildlife and walks.

FAMILY FUN

♦ Take the North Bay miniature railway along the Scarborough coast to the Sea Life & Marine Sanctuary. ♦ Take a walk along the beach at Runswick Bay, and treat the kids to sweets at Dollies in Robin Hood’s Bay. ♦ Go ape in Dalby Forest on the hilltop-to-hilltop zip wires, or explore by Segway vehicle.

WHERE TO EAT

♦ The 16th-century Lion Inn at Blakey Ridge stands on the national park’s highest point.

Inside you’ll find open fires, low beams and an extensive menu u

that includes giant Yorkshire puddings with gravy and specials. Visit lionblakey.co.uk. ♦ You’ll find fantastic fish and chips – the most famous is the Magpie Cafe in Whitby. ♦ The 19th-century Horseshoe Inn at Levisham has dishes including deep-fried Whitby haddock and bacon-wrapped black pudding. Visit horseshoelevisham.co.uk.

WHAT TO EAT & DRINK

♦ Fish and chips, Whitby scampi, and dressed crab and pâté made from the region’s delicious brown crab. Sweet treats include Yorkshire brack, a fruity tea loaf, and Yorkshire curd tart. Sample real ales from the Cropton Brewery in Pickering, herbal wine from the Skinningrove Country Wine Company and Ampleforth Abbey cider. ♦ For more info, info visit yorkshire.com.

We’ve teamed up with Carnival to give away a fantastic nine-day holiday for a family of four. Carnival is the world’s largest cruise line, with 24 ships in its family-friendly fleet. The newest is the Carnival Sunshine, which sails from Barcelona and calls at Marseilles, Rome, Naples, Dubrovnik and Venice. Passengers can hop off at each destination and experience the sights.

Back on board, there’s something for everyone, with a wide range of restaurants, entertainment and activities. The kids can make a splash in the Waterworks or race each other down the 330ft Twister slide.

The more adventurous can tackle a ropes course, while mum and dad can relax in the adults-only Serenity area or health spa.

Evenings are just as entertaining, with West End-style shows, the Red Frog pub, a comedy club, cocktail bars, a casino and a nightclub.

How to enter For your chance to win this great prize, and for terms and conditions, visit carnival.co.uk/ASDA. The closing date is Thursday, 31 January 2013.

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♦ Asda Travel offers great places to stay in Yorkshire, from country house halls to sea-view hotels. Visit ASDA.com/travel.

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The new season starts here...

George Brand Director, Fiona Lambert says: ‘Floral prints are making a welcome return for the new season, with pretty flowers on a dark background our favourite colour combination. This sheer print shirt ticks all the trend boxes and works for daytime, or dressed up for an evening out’.

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Floral prints were hot on the spring/summer catwalks, with designs from Clements Ribeiro (above) and Bottega Veneta (right)

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PRETTY BOHO

If you buy one thing this month, make it a pretty, floaty top to wear with coloured chinos or skinny jeans.

Style

MILITARY MATTERS Camouflage jacket, 8-20, £25,

NOTE BOOK

code 4083071

Camouflage prints are a hot trend. Take a tip from Rita Ora and keep it girly by teaming this jacket with a dress.

This month we’re loving pretty Boho, getting fit and stealing some celebrity style

Leggings, 8-24, £6,

PHOTOGRAPHS: ANTHEA SIMMS, REX FEATURES

ORDER ONLINE AND COLLECT IN STORE

SHOPPING ONLINE… ... has got even easier!

All products now have a code next to the price, simply type this into the search box and you’ll be taken straight to the item.

And don’t forget, you can order online and collect your items FREE from any Asda store. !

code 3247817

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Sport-inspired clothes are hot news and now there’s no excuse not to get active – and look great too!

Check tunic, 8-24, £14, code 4118772

Sports top, 8-24, £8,

STEAL HER STYLE

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For a relaxed weekend look, treat yourself to this checked tunic and team with leggings just like singer Taylor Swift.

Pure spreads contain up to 70% less saturated fat than butter*

✁ Pure Dairy Free Sunflower Spread (500g) and Pure Dairy Free Soya Spread (500g).

Find Pure in the spreads aisle today.

Pure lets you enjoy the full taste without a single drop of dairy.

Terms and conditions: Valid for Pure Dairy Free Sunflower Spread (500g) and Pure Dairy Free Soya Spread (500g). Only one coupon per product purchased. Valid from 27/12/12 to 19/02/13. The offer is subject to availability. Coupon can only be redeemed in Asda. Copied or damaged coupons will not be accepted. Please do not attempt to redeem this coupon against any other product as refusal to accept may cause embarrassment and delay at the checkout. This coupon cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Checkout colleagues: See terms and conditions above. Scan coupon and draw two diagonal lines across, do not mark the barcode, put the coupon in cash drawer. Cash office colleagues: Treat coupon as manufacturer coupon. Place in orange bag and send to Valassis.

Coupons must be presented within 3 months of the validity date.

50p

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Valid from 27/12/12 to 19/02/13.

Jacket, 8-20, £16, code 4084429;

Peplum dress, 8-20, £16, code 4123207;

pendant, £5, code 4097369;

necklace*, £6, code 4097370 *AVAILABLE IN SELECTED STORES ONLY

WORKING FROM 9-5

Update your wardrobe for the New Year with a capsule collection of mix-and-match pieces in this season’s favourite combination of cobalt and black

STYLE FASHION THE TWOTONE BLOUSE The ideal desk-to-date top. Wear with a jacket for work, without for a night out. Blouse, 8-24, £10, code 4123218

THE SMART BAG

This stylish textured bag is roomy enough to carry all your bits and bobs for work. Bag, £12, code 4039225 AVAILABLE IN SELECTED STORES ONLY

THE CARDIGAN

This boxy, jacket-style knitted cardigan works well over shirts and blouses.

Team with trousers or a smart skirt.

Cardigan, 8-24, £16, code 4121837

THE ANKLE BOOTS

You can’t go wrong with a pair of low-heeled zipped ankle boots.

Boots, 3-9, £16, code 4081996

THE DRESS

PHOTOGRAPHS: RICHARD GRASSIE. STYLING: CHARLOTTE ELLIS. HAIR AND MAKE UP: AMANDA WRIGHT

THE TOP

Add a splash of colour to skirts or trousers with this gorgeous draped top.

It’s figure flattering too.

Top, 8-24, £10, code

You’ll wear this dress again and again.

Cleverly designed to create the illusion of a nipped-in waist.

Dress, 8-24, £18, code 4123221

AVAILABLE IN SELECTED STORES ONLY

4084434 AVAILABLE IN SELECTED STORES ONLY

THE PENCIL SKIRT

THE COURT SHOES

Brighten up any outfit with these fabulous coloured court shoes in this season’s hot shade of bright blue.

Shoes, 3-9, £10, code 4095977

The modern classic that is flattering and takes you effortlessly from day to night. Just add heels.

Skirt, 8-24, £10, code 4110410

THE JACKET

The only jacket you will need in our favourite shade of cobalt blue. Team with black trousers or a pencil skirt for instant chic.

Jacket, 8-20, £16, code 4084429

AVAILABLE FROM 7 JANUARY

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‘The art of creating an affordable working wardrobe is to buy classic pieces then update each season with pops of colour’

Graphic print shirt*, 8-24, £12, code 4123219; skirt**, 8-20, £10, code 4167347; tights, £4, S-XL, code 3327656; shoes, 3-9, £18,

Fiona Lambert George Brand Director

code 4063271 *AVAILABLE IN SELECTED STORES **AVAILABLE FROM 31 DECEMBER

Textured collarless jacket, 10-24, £25, code 4097561;

blouse, 8-24, £12, code 4123627;

trousers, 8-20, £12, code 4084424;

shoes, 3-9, £14, code 3982004;

pendant, £5, code 4097369

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STYLE FASHION

2-in-1 knitted top, 8-24, £14, code 4072166;

trousers, as before; shoes, as before; bag, £9, code 4060720

Peplum dress, 8-20, £16, code 4123207; bag, £9, code 4058106;

Blouse, £12, 8-24 code 4123627;

printed pencil skirt, £12, 8-20, code 4123222;

shoes, £14, 3-9, code 3982004;

bag (comes with detachable scarf), £9, code 4058106

tights, S-XL, £4, code 3327656;

shoes, 3-9, £14, code 3982004

Next-day delivery With our super fast, super convenient Click & Collect service you could have a new workwear wardrobe by tomorrow! Order online at George.com by 5pm today, and pick up your new outďŹ ts after 5pm the next day from an Asda store – for free!

Simply select the Click & Collect option.

Order by 5pm today and collect in-store FREE after 5pm tomorrow* *This service is not available for remote regions. Next-day collection is not available on Sundays and bank holidays. Majority of stores. Subject to availability. Selected lines.

Excludes some large items. Customers will be contacted if any change to collection date occurs. For further information and full terms and conditions, go to ASDA.com/direct.

Online delivery charges may apply. We show a Click & Collect logo to identify that this service is available.

SPORTS LUXE STYLE

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Model Liz Hurley sports the luxe look

WE LOVE DIP-DYE It’s official – joggers can be trendy!

Wear them in a dip-dye fabric, like the ones below, and team with a hoodie or knitted sweater.

Dip-dye joggers, 8-24, £10, code 4089217 AVAILABLE FROM 31 DECEMBER, SELECTED

MICHAEL KORS

STORES ONLY

Hoodie, 8-24, £8, code 4093841 AVAILABLE FROM 31 DECEMBER

Coral sports bra, 8-24, £6, code 4071251; Black sports bra, 8-24, £6; code 4071252 BOTH AVAILABLE FROM 31 DECEMBER

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SPORT P CHIC

We’ve been keeping an eye on the fashion catwalks and loving the latest sports luxe trend – it’s perfect for a stylish off-duty look or weekend wear WE LOVE HI-TOPS

Open-knit jumper, 8-24, £12, code 4080367; leggings*, £8, 8-24, code 4118373; sports bra**, £6, 8-24, code 4071251 *AVAILABLE FROM 31 DECEMBER, SELECTED STORES ONLY. **AVAILABLE FROM 31 DECEMBER

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The zipped, wedge heel hi-top is the fastest way to give any casual outfit a trendy new edge. Super comfy too!

Hi-tops, 3-9, £18 , code 4092239 AVAILABLE FROM 21 JANUARY, SELECTED STORES ONLY

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LOOK SMART

A new term means new schoolwear. Thank goodness for George – our school shop is always open!

FOR GIRLS

CARDIGAN

BOX-PLEAT SKIRT

SCALLOP POLO SHIRT T

code 232705

code 12669

code 1496

3-12yrs, from £4,

3-16yrs, from £3.50,

3-16yrs, from £2.50 for 2-pack,

‘By washing so well everytime, our 100 per cent cotton knitwear is always top of the class’ Fiona Lambert George Brand Director

JERSEY TROUSERS 3-16yrs, from £3,

1-14yrs, £2.50 for 7-pack,

BRIEFS

KNEE-HIGH SOCKS

LEATHER R BOW SHOES

code 4458

code 9079

code 118591

code 65487

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sizes 6-5.5, £4 for 5-pack,

sizes 7-2, 2 £15,

SCHOOL STYLE

POLO SHIRT

SWEATSHIRT

33-16yrs, from £2.50 for 2-pack, code 3348

3-16yrs, from £2,

FOR BOYS

code 12698

LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT 3-16yrs, from £3.50 for 2-pack, code 68600

ADJUSTABLE-WAIST A TROUSERS 3-16yrs, from £3.50, code 69326

SINGLE-STRAP LEATHER SHOES sizes 7-2, £15,

code 260637

RIBBED VESTS

BRIEFS RIEFS

1-14 yrs, £4 for 3-pack,

1-14yrs, £2.50 for 7-pack,

code 75597

code 69929

‘With our wash-tested, non-running colours, your kids will be bright every day’

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THIS MONTH ENTERTAINMENT

Films, music, books

– and much more! We’ve got something for everyone, in store and online

CINEMA LIFE OF PI

Based on the best-selling novel by Yann Martel, Life of Pi follows the magical adventure of Indian boy Pi Patel, the son of a zookeeper who decides to move the family, and their entire menagerie, to Canada by sea.

But a shipwreck leaves Pi and various animals – including a Bengal tiger – on a lifeboat fighting for survival. In cinemas 20 December.

DVD DAVINA INTENSE

TV presenter Davina McCall is back with her latest fitness DVD. It’s based on the principle of high intensity training, which means that you’ll be working out for a shorter amount of time at – you guessed it – a higher intensity. It’s all about getting your heart rate up really high for short bursts, which is great for fitness, toning and fat-burning! It features brilliant boxing moves, toning exercises with weights and a workout for your abs and core muscles. Perfect for your New Year resolutions to get fit.

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CD PUMP IT UP 2013 MINISTRY OF SOUND

Get into shape with this explosive dance album. The three discs include this year’s biggest artists including Calvin Harris, Example and Black Eyed Peas, as well as all your fave gym classics, from Armand Van Helden to DJ Fresh. Pump It Up 2013 is this winter’s must-have gym accessory.

CD RUNNING TRAX MASH UP MINISTRY OF SOUND Whether you’re preparing for the race of your life, or just looking to burn off those Christmas calories, this is the perfect running partner. It’s packed with songs from the likes of Eric Prydz, Example, David Guetta and Basement Jaxx to help motivate you to move.

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BOOKS

SELF-HELP

THINGS GET BETTER

BY KATIE PIPER, £3.85 OR 2 FOR £7 (QUERCUS)

Through her positive outlook on life and sheer determination, Katie Piper – the victim of a brutal rape and acid attack in 2008 – has become an inspirational to millions of people. Here, she shares the key steps and support that led to her emotional recovery.

GAME

GRAND THEFT AUTO V

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CINEMA LES MISÉRABLES

Adapted from the smash-hit stage musical, Les Misérables tells the story of ex-prisoner Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) as he’s hunted down by the ruthless policeman Javert (Russell Crowe, above) after breaking his parole. When he meets factory worker Fantine (Anne Hathaway) and her young daughter Cosette (Amanda Seyfried, inset), their lives change forever. Their story is set against revolution and tragedy in 19th-century France. In cinemas 11 January.

HISTORICAL FICTION

THRILLER

CHILDREN’S

It’s the year 1453 and 17-year-old Luca is accused of heresy and cast out of his religious order. He’s recruited into a secret sect to catalogue The End of Days – that is, paranormal happenings across Europe.

A poor student in New York finds a bag of diamonds during an attack at Grand Central Station. Plans for a worry-free life with his girlfriend fill his thoughts – until he realises he’s being hunted, and that whoever is after him won’t stop until they’ve reclaimed the diamonds and exacted revenge…

Twenty years after it was originally published, this classic tale of a little old lady, a wise old man and a chaotic collection of larderraiding, curtain-chewing, jig-dancing animals is as fresh and funny as ever. This limited edition also has early drawings from illustrator Axel Scheffler.

CHANGELING

BY PHILIPPA GREGORY, £3.85 OR 2 FOR £7 (SIMON & SCHUSTER)

KILL ME IF YOU CAN

BY JAMES PATTERSON, £3.85 OR 2 FOR £7 (CORNERSTONE)

The eagerly awaited Grand Theft Auto V is the largest and most ambitious title in the series to date. Set in the sprawling city of Los Santos and the surrounding area, the game delivers a world of unprecedented scale and detail bursting with life, from mountaintops to the depths of the ocean. Preorder your copy now at ASDA.com/direct. Available on Xbox 360 and PS3.

A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION BY JULIA DONALDSON, £3.85 (PAN MACMILLAN)

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GIVEAWAYS & OFFERS

UP FOR GRABS We’ve got fantastic prizes on ofer this month.

Turn the page for more giveaways and entry details

WIN! One of two family breaks to Butlins, plus a great-value offer for all readers Here’s your chance to win a short break at one of Butlins’ three seaside resorts. The prize includes a stay in Gold self-catering accommodation for either a three-night weekend or four-night midweek break, including breakfast and dinner.

There’s lots to see and do at the Butlins resorts: you can chill out by the seaside, learn a new sport, enjoy live family shows, make a splash in the brilliant indoor waterworld or spend the day at the fairground – whatever you’re into, Butlins has it covered.

Our readers can also get an extra £20 off a Butlins break, on top of the best-price January deals. To take advantage of this offer, visit butlins.com/ASDA or call 0845 070 4736 quoting ‘567’ by 31 January 2013. Breaks must be taken by 31 December 2013.

WIN! One of 20 family tickets to watch James and the Giant Peach at a venue near you We’ve got 20 family tickets to give away to see the brand-new production of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach. This is the classic story of James, a lonely young boy who lives with Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, the most revolting aunts in England who never let him play. Then one day he meets an old man who gives him a bag that contains the strongest magic the world has ever known. When James accidentally spills the bag near an old peach tree, the most incredible things start to happen – and James’s adventure begins. This fantastic production is brought to you by The Birmingham Stage Company. Don’t miss James and the Giant Peach at venues across the UK. Visit birminghamstage.com for more details.

WIN! One of 10 Husky Beer Coolers Get in your man’s good books – and claim your fridge back – by winning a Husky EL181 Carlsberg Refrigerator. Each glassfronted fridge holds up to 40 cans, which means more space in your kitchen fridge – and more ice-cold cans on demand.

They’re available at ASDA.com/direct or visit husky-home.com for the full Husky range.

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GIVEAWAYS & OFFERS WIN! A state-of-the-art Sony Bravia TV, Blu-ray player and Total Recall on Blu-ray To celebrate the release of Total Recall on DVD and Blu-ray from 26 December, we’ve got a state-of-the-art Sony Bravia TV, Blu-ray player and a copy of the film up for grabs. Total Recall is a stunning action thriller about reality and memory, starring Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel. For factory worker Douglas Quaid (Farrell), the ‘mindtrip’ sounds like the perfect escape from his frustrating life – real memories of life as a super-spy might be just what he needs.

But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man.

WIN! One of 25 pairs of tickets to watch Hormonal Housewives at a venue near you Is your man more James May than Christian Grey? Then this is the show for you. Following on from their hugely successful 2012 tour, the Hormonal Housewives are back. Now joined

by Toyah Willcox, the show includes hilarious all-new sketches, as well as the very best bits from last time, covering everything that makes today’s woman tick (or get ticked off). It’s a funny evening – what they can’t teach you about modern womanhood isn’t worth knowing! Visit hormonalhousewives.co.uk.

Flybe airline has teamed up with Paultons Park, home of Peppa Pig World, and Holiday Inn Winchester for the chance to win a two-night stay for a family of four (two adults and two children under 12 years).

The winner will also receive a two-day family pass to Paultons Park and direct return flights to Southampton.

Paultons Park is the ultimate theme park for families, with more than 60 rides and attractions, and the world’s first Peppa Pig World. Plus, four runners-up will each win a pair of return Flybe flights to a European destination. Flybe is Europe’s largest regional airline, operating more UK domestic flights than any other airline. Flybe operates eight direct UK routes into Southampton airport.

*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 technical issues/help only, call 0845 803 0325. See page 98 for full and specific terms and conditions

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HOW TO ENTER* For your chance to win these giveaways, call the number below or text the code, then a space and your name and address to 82229, or enter the prize draw online at ASDA.com/win BUTLINS Call 0901 151 0090 Text ASDA7 JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Call 0901 151 0091 Text ASDA8 HUSKY COOLER Call 0901 151 0093 Text ASDA9 SONY TV & TOTAL RECALL Call 0901 151 0094 Text ASDA11 HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES Call 0901 151 0095 Text ASDA12 PEPPA PIG WORLD & FLYBE Call 0901 151 0096 Text ASDA13 Calls/texts cost 50p each*.

The closing date for prize draws is 31 January 2013.

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WIN! Flybe flights, a trip to Peppa Pig World and a two-night stay at Holiday Inn Winchester

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Win £1500

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WIN £1,500 of shiny NEW appliances for your home Cushelle® appreciates all the hard work Mums do around the home and would like to cushion the blow in 2013 by giving you a helping hand.

We are offering three lucky Asda customers the chance to win £1,500 towards their choice of a range of labour-saving appliances from Asda Direct. Our aim is to help make all those household chores… well, less of a chore!

How irresistible does that sound? ®

Whoooshed for Irresistible Cushiony Softness Open to UK residents 18+. Closing date 27.03.13 See www.cushellenewyou.co.uk for full Terms & Conditions.

Promoter: SCA Hygiene Products UK Ltd, Southfields Road, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 3EJ. Do not send entries to this address. *Appliances shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be stocked by Asda Direct

TO ENTER Online at www.cushellenewyou.co.uk. Or, text NEWYOU followed by a space to 82100. Or, by post using this entry form. Post your entry in a stamped addressed envelope to: Asda Cushelle® New Year New You Promotion, RMI Services, Blackberry Business Centre, Uckfield, TN22 1QQ.

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George 100 Day Satisfaction Guarantee If you’re not completely satisfied with your George clothing purchase, return it within 100 days with your proof of purchase for an exchange or refund. t UK mainland only. Excludes franchises. Excludes all accessories (not made from cloth), footwear, jewellery and George bedding. The normal 28-day return policy applies to these exclusions with the exception of bedding, which cannot be returned unless faulty or misdescribed, due to hygiene reasons. Your statutory rights are not affected.

PRIZE DRAW TERMS & CONDITIONS 1 Prize draws are open to UK residents 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 must be received by 31 January 2013. Calls cost 50p from BT landlines; text entries 50p plus standard operator rates. Phone/text lines open 24 hours a day until midnight of draw closing date. 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. For technical issues/help only, call 0845 803 0325. 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.

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SPECIFIC PRIZE DRAW TERMS & CONDITIONS Butlins break, page 95 The prize consists of a three-night weekend or four-night mid-week break, each for two families of four (two adults and two children aged 14 years or under). Staying in a Gold self-catering apartment at Butlins Bognor Regis, Minehead or Skegness. The prize includes breakfast and dinner. It must be taken by 31 December 2013 (excluding bank holidays, Christmas and New Year), subject to availability. The prize does not include travel, meals or beverages other than stated or spending money. The winners must be present on the prize booking and at least one person from the party must be aged 25 years or over. Butlins’ full booking terms and conditions apply – see butlins.com/terms. Butlins offer, page 95 The offer is an extra £20 per booking discount on top of Butlins’ 50% best-price deals for bookings made by 31 January 2013 and taken by 31 December 2013. The offer does not apply to two-night hotel breaks or two-berth room-only bookings. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer code, is subject to limited availability. For full booking terms and conditions, visit butlins.com/terms. James and the Giant Peach, page 95 Each winning ticket is valid for four people, with any combination of adults and children, provided that one adult and one child (aged 15 or under) is present. The prize does not include travel, accommodation, additional costs or spending money. Tickets are only available for shows at Chelmsford, Bradford, Darlington, Norwich, Swindon, New Brighton, Nottingham, Llandudno, Derry, Belfast, Cheltenham, Cornwall, Coventry, Essex and Edinburgh, subject to availability. Tickets are not available for Birmingham and Cardiff. For details of tour venues and dates, visit birminghamstage. com. Sony Bravia TV, Blu-ray player and Total Recall Blu-ray, page 96 The Sony TV and Blu-ray player may differ from the images shown. Hormonal Housewives, page 96 The prize is 25 pairs of tickets, each valid for two people aged 18 or over.

Visit hormonalhousewives.co.uk for locations, venues, dates and times. Tickets are available for shows from 5 March 2013 to 19 May 2013, subject to availability. The prize does not include travel, accommodation, additional costs or spending money.

Peppa Pig World and Flybe, page 96 The prize is a two-night break at the Holiday Inn, Winchester, on a B&B basis for a family of four (two adults and two children aged 12 years or under) sharing a family room. The prize includes a two-day family pass to Paultons Park, including Peppa Pig World and direct scheduled UK flights to Southampton for four, see flybe.com for route network showing direct UK flights into Southampton airport. If the winner lives within 120 miles of Southampton airport, four return economy flights to any UK destination from Southampton airport will be given instead. The prize must be taken by 30 September 2013, subject to availability. Four runners-up will each receive two return economy scheduled direct Flybe flights to their preferred European destination, excluding Spain and Portugal at any time. French routes excluding Paris in the months of July and August will be restricted, as well all routes between 19 December 2013 and 6 January 2014 and during all other bank holidays and peak travel times. Flights can only be taken on Flybe scheduled services, this excludes any codeshare or franchise services, must be taken simultaneously and cannot be used on separate dates. A minimum of 14 days’ notice must be given when booking the flights. The runner-up prize will be in the form of a voucher and valid for one year from the date of issue, subject to availability. The prizes do not include travel, meals or beverages other than stated, additional expenditure, travel insurance or spending money.

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