Tesco Magazine - March 2022

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Spring’s brighter days and daffodils always lift my spirits. And this issue it’s the people who bring sunshine into your life we’re treating – especially mums! While for many Mother’s Day is a chance to say thank you for being the go-to superhero, for others the day is tinged with sadness. But that doesn’t mean you can’t fill it with love. We’ve everything from brunch-in-bed treats, p23, to personalised cakes, p52, and gorgeous flowers, p31. Meanwhile, if you’re after healthy (and cheap) weeknight dinners, flick to p56 for 5 for under £25 – there’s not a red ‘traffic light’ in sight. And if you want even more recipes and ideas, check out our FREE digital magazine, which this month includes a brilliant baking supplement; see p9 for details. Here’s to a fun-filled March.

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…FRESH FLAVOURS

I’m swapping hearty stews and heavy puds for something lighter this spring. These buttery lemon biscuits are exactly what I need. I’ll be dunking mine in a cup of tea - if the kids will ever let me put my feet up! Tesco Finest Sicilian Lemon Shortbread 165g, £1.70 (£1.03/100g)

Maria Coole, ACTING EDITOR

I’M LOVING…

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CONTENTS MARCH

FOOD

JAMIE ROBINSON

Tesco executive chef, product development

For Mother’s Day, Jamie will be showing his mum his love and appreciation through food and drink, p16.

DEREK SARNO

Tesco’s director of plant-based innovation

Batch-cook Derek’s plant-based pesto, then use it to add punch to a whole range of dishes, p62.

JAMIE OLIVER

Health ambassador for Tesco

Minimising food waste underpins Jamie’s recipes this month, with tips that use up ingredients, p66.

81 Your recipes

All the dishes in this issue

WEEKEND

11 March harvest

New recipes to make the most of seasonal fruits and vegetables

23 Weekend wonders

A trio of Mother’s Day brunches the kids can help to prepare

34 What it means to me: Mothering Sunday

Three chefs reveal why this date is so poignant for them

49 Edible gifts

Super-simple bakes you can post off to surprise someone

52 Special-occasion bake

One simple sponge, three stunning ways to transform it

66 Jamie Oliver

FOR YOU CONTRIBUTORS

ANISA KAROLIA

Food blogger and YouTuber at Cook with Anisa

Anisa’s authentic Indian dishes are ideal to make ahead, ready to share during Ramadan, p38.

ROBBIE LORRAINE

Chef and founder of Only Food and Courses

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Robbie shares why his lamb hotpot rekindles fond memories, p34.

82 Finest moments

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with this indulgent Irish coffee

WINE

29 Pick of the bunch

Need some help choosing a wine? It’s all a matter of taste…

KNOW-HOW

54 Step-by-step

Our focaccia loaf is pretty as a picture and simpler than it looks

62 Chef Derek Sarno

A plant-based pesto that packs extra veg and has many uses

65 Too good to waste: Milk

A daily pint is good for much more than just tea and cereal

No-waste dinners that use up those leftover ingredients

EVERYDAY

38 Batch cooking

Have these freezable dishes on standby for any occasion

44 That’s dinner sorted

Need some short-notice meal inspiration? We’re happy to help

46 Cook once, eat twice

Save time with our clever recipe that dishes up two meals

56 5 for under £25

Healthy, budget-friendly and reader-approved family meals

GIFTING

31 Flowers

Beautiful bouquets to tell someone special they’re loved

32 Mother’s Day gifts

Whatever your budget, you can find a thoughtful gift in store

YOUR HEALTH

73 If you make one change

How a little set of measuring spoons makes a big difference

74 In the know:

How to eat less salt

Why it’s important to reduce salt, with tips on how to do it

76 Spotlight on: Fasting

Advice on how to restrict your diet safely for a limited time

REAL LIVING

SHOPPING

IN STORE

16 Best buys March into spring with our pick of buys you won’t want to miss

EXCLUSIVE BAKING GUIDE ONLINE!

THE TEAM

EDITORIAL Editor Lauren Rose-Smith Acting editor

Maria Coole Deputy editor Jo Wooderson Senior food editor Elli Donajgrodzki Deputy food editor Bryony Bowie Chief sub editor Art Young Deputy chief sub editor

Jenny Wackett Senior sub editor Tessa Jones Writer

Jess Herbert Editorial assistant Jack Pepper

ART Art director Nina Brennan Senior art editor

Alex Whitfield Art editor Sarah Prescott Designer

Aasawari Bapat Kale Junior designer Joseph Christopher

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS Commercial content editor

Victoria Boland Creative solutions art director

Melanie Robinson-White

CONTENT AND PUBLISHING Content director

Rachael Ashley Food director Jenny McIvor Group managing editor Kate Best Group art director

Aileen O’Donnell Account director Hannah McDonald

Senior account manager Lucy May Account executive

Leslie Nya

PRODUCTION Production director Vanessa Salter Production manager Deborah Homden

CEDAR COMMUNICATIONS CEO Clare Broadbent

Global transformation and development director

Christina da Silva Business director Kate McLeod

Global chief creative officer Stuart Purcell Financial director Jane Moffett

WITH THANKS TO Nina Christopher, Clare Knivett, Rachel Linstead, Marion Lyons, Julie Stevens, Heather Thomas

TESCO Head of content Daniel Porter Publishing manager Cintia Welch Content assistants Trudi Smith, Abosede Fayodeka

37 Over to you

Join in the conversation: your pictures, posts and thoughts

71 Charity partnerships

How you can help a child in need by buying fruit and veg MONEY

78 Your finances

Expert tips to help keep your spending under control

Don’t miss our brilliant spring guide to baking, exclusive to the brand-new FREE digital version of Tesco magazine. Whether you’re a confident cook or just learning the basics, the online magazine is packed with all-new recipes, along with helpful videos and tips to ensure baking success every time. You can even buy all the ingredients for any recipe with just one click. Simply scan this QR code from your device, or visit tes.co/tescomagazine

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GET CREATIVE THIS MOTHER’S DAY

Explore your creative side with Creative Park, Canon’s free paper-crafting app.

From cards and gift boxes, to banners and bouquets you’ll find a host of inspiring templates to print, cut and create. A4 Wireless Colour All-in-one Inkjet Printer*

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Passion fruit

Use in desserts or to decorate cocktails

Need to know The skin becomes more wrinkled as the fruit ripens.

PASSION FRUIT, MANGO & CARDAMOM SMOOTHIE

Serves 4

Takes 10 mins

Cost per serve 95p

3 passion fruits, halved

350g frozen mango chunks

6 cardamom pods, seeds roughly crushed, pods discarded

1 banana

1 lime, juiced

330ml coconut water fresh mint, to garnish (optional)

Scoop out the flesh from 5 passion fruit halves and spoon into a powerful blender. Add the remaining ingredients and whizz until smooth. Divide between 4 glasses. Spoon over the remaining passion fruit pulp and seeds, then garnish with mint (if using) to serve.

Each serving contains

March harvest

IN SEASON

New ideas for using fresh fruit and veg that’s available this month

Pineapple

Vibrant and tangy tropical fruit

Need to know The core is edible but less sweet – grate on salads or blend into smoothies.

FILIPINO-STYLE PINEAPPLE & PORK ADOBO

Serves 8

Takes 1 hr 30 mins plus marinating Cost per serve £1.80

2 x 700g packs pork shoulder steaks, cut into 3cm chunks

150ml rice vinegar

100ml light reduced-salt soy sauce

10 garlic cloves, fnely chopped

1 large onion, roughly chopped

12 bay leaves

8 bird’s-eye chillies, halved lengthways

2 tbsp black peppercorns

1 large pineapple (about 1.2kg), peeled, cored and cut into 3cm chunks

1 tbsp vegetable oil

4 spring onions, thinly sliced, to serve rice, to serve (optional)

1 In a large bowl, mix the pork with the other ingredients (except the oil and spring onions) and 200-250ml water to cover. Marinate for at least 20 mins at room temperature (or leave in the fridge for up to 24 hrs).

2 Remove the pork and pineapple from the marinade (reserve it) with a slotted spoon and pat dry with kitchen paper. Heat the oil in a wide, lidded casserole dish over a medium-high heat. Fry the pork

in 2-3 batches for 3-4 mins each side until crisp and well-browned (turn down the heat if it starts to catch); transfer to a plate. Add the pineapple and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 mins each side until starting to caramelise.

3 Return the pork to the dish and pour in the marinade, scraping the dish to lift off any sticky bits. Reduce to a mediumlow heat, cover and simmer briskly for 30 mins. Uncover and bubble for another 25-30 mins, turning the pork regularly to coat, until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened a little. Scatter with the spring onions and serve with rice, if you like.

Each serving contains

Shallots

Great for roasting, pickling or sautéing

Need to know They’re softer, sweeter and easier to caramelise than white onions.

SHALLOT & BACON PIEROGIES

Makes 35 freeze unboiled pierogies

Takes 1 hr 25 mins plus resting Cost per serve 16p

450g baking potatoes, peeled, cut into 2cm cubes and rinsed well ½ tbsp vegetable oil

180g pack Tesco Finest smoked bacon lardons

80g unsalted butter

250g shallots, fnely sliced

150g half-fat Twaróg or paneer cheese, fnely crumbled

8g fresh chives, fnely snipped For the dough

250g plain flour, plus extra for dusting ½ tsp fne sea salt

1 medium egg, beaten 150g reduced-fat soured cream, plus extra to serve (optional) 25g unsalted butter, melted

1 For the dough, mix the four and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the egg, soured cream and butter to make a cohesive, sticky dough. Cover and set aside for 10 mins. Knead vigorously on a lightly foured surface for 2-3 mins until smooth and elastic; cover and set aside for 30 mins.

2 Meanwhile, boil the potatoes for 12-15 mins until very tender. Drain well, steam-dry, then mash.

3 Heat the oil in a large, nonstick frying pan and cook the bacon over a medium heat for 6-8 mins, stirring, until very crispy. Add the butter and shallots, then increase

the heat to medium-high. Fry for 5-7 mins, stirring, until the shallots are crispy and golden (take care as they can catch easily). Remove with a slotted spoon, reserving the oil in the pan. Finely chop half of the bacon-shallot mix and stir into the mashed potato with the cheese; season to taste and leave to cool.

4 Roll the dough out on a foured surface to a large circle 3mm thick, then cut into 9cm rounds. Spoon 2 level tsp of flling onto each round, just off-centre, then fold the dough over to encase and use a fork to seal the edge. Spread out on lined baking trays. Repeat, rerolling the dough, until all the dough and flling is used.

5 Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Briskly simmer the pierogies in batches for 3-4 mins until they foat and are cooked

through, then transfer to a wire rack. Working in batches, fry the pierogi in the reserved oil over a medium-high heat for 2-3 mins each side until golden and crisp. Stir through the reserved shallots and bacon, then scatter with the chives. Serve with extra soured cream, if you like.

Each pierogi contains of the reference intake. See page 81. Carbohydrate 9g Protein 3g Fibre 1g

Purple sprouting broccoli

Earthy in favour, with a rich purple hue

Need to know Cooks quicker than regular broccoli: steam or stir-fry in sesame oil.

PURPLE SPROUTING BROCCOLI, SALMON & HAZELNUT TART

Serves 8

Takes 2 hrs plus chilling and cooling Cost per serve £1.18

75g blanched hazelnuts

250g plain four, plus extra for dusting 150g unsalted butter, diced

3 medium eggs

200g pack purple sprouting broccoli, trimmed

1 tbsp vegetable oil

150ml whipping cream

100ml semi-skimmed milk

180g pack hot smoked salmon fillets, skin discarded, faked into large chunks

1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

1 Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180˚C, fan 160˚C. For the pastry, finely blitz 50g hazelnuts in a food processor, then mix with the flour and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add 1 beaten egg and 1-2 tbsp cold water, mixing with a table knife to make a rough dough. Knead to just incorporate, then flatten to a round disc.

2 Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a large circle 3mm thick. Use to line a 22cm loose-bottomed tart tin, carefully pressing it into the corners. Trim to leave a 2-3cm overhang, prick the base all over with a fork, then chill for 30 mins.

3 On a lined baking sheet, arrange the remaining 25g hazelnuts and the broccoli in separate sections.

Season, drizzle with the oil and roast for 8-10 mins until the broccoli is just tender. Cool to room temperature, then roughly chop the hazelnuts.

4 Line the pastry case with baking paper and fill with baking beans. Bake for 20-25 mins until the edges are light brown. Remove the beans and paper, then bake for 10-15 mins until golden. Cool for 5 mins, then trim off the overhanging pastry with a serrated knife.

5 Beat 2 eggs in a small jug, then mix in the cream and milk; season. Arrange the broccoli and salmon in the tart case. Scatter with most of the hazelnuts and thyme, then pour over the egg mixture. Top with

the remaining nuts and thyme. Bake for 30-35 mins until golden and set. Cool for 5 mins before removing from the tin. Serve at room temperature.

Each serving contains

of the reference intake. See page 81. Carbohydrate

Use this QR code to find a seasonal recipe using spring onions in our digital magazine. GIVE ME MORE! +

Best buys

What’s in store now

Find something new, rediscover old favourites and make mealtimes a bit easier with this selection of buys to brighten up March

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH JAMIE R

We ask Jamie Robinson, Tesco’s executive chef, product development, about the best ways to celebrate the mums in our lives.

‘They say the kitchen is the heart of the home – well, I believe that the mum is the heart of the family. Now is the time to show our appreciation for everything our mums have done for us. And if your family is anything like mine, food is front and centre of any calendar event. So have a flick through our ideas on how you can show the world’s best mum that you love her!’

3 OF THE BEST... CRACKERS

Looking for a partner for your cheese? Try something new in this selection

1

Multigrain Crackers 170g, 95p (56p/100g)

2

3

Garlic Crackers 185g, 95p (51p/100g)

130g, £1.60 (£1.23/100g)

Wicked Kitchen

Sourdough

Charcoal & Sesame Crackers

No storecupboard is complete without a chutney. Our current choice is Tesco Finest Sweet Tomato & Bird’s Eye Chilli Chutney 220g, £1.50 (68p/100g). Load onto crackers with cheese for a lunch that can be enjoyed anywhere.

• Your Mother’s Day essentials •

Ensure her day is special from sunrise to sundown with these easy ideas

The morning brew

* Packaging is subject to change

Make her a coffee with brand-new Tesco Finest Colombian Microground Coffee Americano 100g, £2.50. Pull out the stops with a pastry, p18.

Switch the duck dinner (top) for seitan-filled Plant Chef No Beef Pie 200g, £1.30 (65p/100g)

The easy lunch

Spend less time cooking and more time with Mum by serving Tesco Finest Slowcooked Duck Legs with a Redcurrant & Port Jus 525g, £5.50 (£1.05/100g)

The afternoon treat

Combine two favourite thingsflowers and cake - in these gorgeous Mother’s Day Mini Cupcakes 9-pack* , £2 (22p each)

FORGOTTEN YOUR FAVOURITES?

These sides have missed you! Pop them in your basket next time you’re in store to shake up your Sunday roast.

TASTE FILES SCONES

We have a range of scones to complete any afternoon tea –pile on a platter with sandwiches and cakes. Don’t forget the jam and cream!

1 Tesco Finest 4 All-Butter & Cheddar Scones, £1.60 (40p each);

2 Tesco Finest 4 All-Butter & Cherry Scones, £1.60 (40p each);

3 Tesco Finest 4 All-Butter & Sultana Scones, £1.60 (40p each)

These 6 All-Butter Croissants 255g, £2.25 (88p/100g) , are light and flaky. Fill with jam at brekkie, or cheese and ham at lunch.

Our 4 Cinnamon Swirls 345g, £2.25 (65p/100g) , come with a sachet of icing so you can decorate them however you like.

PERFECT PASTRIES

It’s never too late in the day for these

These both cook from frozen in just over 20 minutes – that’s quicker than popping out to a bakery!

‘

‘ I love the convenience of our frozen pastries JAMIE R SAYS

FREE DAY OUT FOR MUM WITH CLUBCARD

This Mother’s Day weekend, treat Mum to a historic day out at an English Heritage site. Thanks to Clubcard, when you book at any of over 60 participating sites you can get one complimentary adult entry with one full-paying adult* and 15% off** in the gift shop and cafe. Visit tes.co/dayoutoffer for details. Don’t forget you can also exchange your Clubcard vouchers for three times their value to spend on an English Heritage membership at any time, via the Tesco Grocery & Clubcard app or at tesco.com/clubcard/reward-partners.

Ofer valid 26-27 March 2022. Ofers exclusive to Clubcard members; you will need to show your Clubcard on arrival and at the till point to claim the gift shop and cafe discount. * Cheapest ticket is free. ** Minimum spend £5; not all sites have a cafe. Ofer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount ofer. See tesco.com/clubcard/reward-partners for a link to full terms and conditions

WHAT’S FOR DINNER?

Put the 4 o’clock panic at bay with this quick idea

Fresh fusilli

300g, £1

(33p/100g)

Create an effortless meal using our range of fresh pastas. Not only are they freezer-friendly, but they also cook in half the time of dried varieties. Simply add your favourite sauce, protein and veg, then enjoy!

Fresh penne

300g, £1 (33p/100g)

FISH FRIDAYS

For all the flavour without the chipshop price tag, try Lightly Dusted Haddock Fillets 255g, £3.50 (£1.37/100g). Swapping batter for a lighter black pepper and parsley crumb means they’re a little bit healthier too.

CHEAT’S

Fresh tagliatelle nests

300g, £1 (33p/100g)

3 STEPS TO… A VEGAN SARNIE

Pile these colourful ingredients into a roll for a plant-based twist on lunch

Plant Chef MeatFree Ham Style Slices 100g, £1.75

Plant Chef Coleslaw 250g, 75p (30p/100g) Rainbow Salad 320g, £2.50 (78p/100g)

O N R E R

Tired of waiting for your rice to cook? With these steamy sides, your midweek meal can be ready in minutes.

Mexican Inspired Rice & Vegetables 2 x 200g, £1.55 (39p/100g)

Style Rice & Greens 2 x 200g, £1.55 (39p/100g)

Asian

Weekend wonders

The big breakfast

Fancy a lazy morning in bed on Mother’s Day? Whether your child is five or 15, wave these recipes under their nose and your wish could come true…

MakeourMarmite

Avocado Benedict with Marmite hollandaise p24

hollandaise

FOR TEENAGERS

AVOCADO BENEDICT WITH MARMITE HOLLANDAISE

Learn how to poach a batch of eggs, and upgrade hollandaise.

Serves 4

Takes 30 mins

Cost per serve £1.16

1 tsp Marmite or yeast extract, plus extra to taste (optional)

1½ tbsp 4-seed mix

2 small, ripe avocados, halved and destoned (an adult should do this)

½ lemon, juiced

3 spring onions, finely sliced

1 tsp white wine vinegar

4 eggs

85g Tesco Finest hollandaise sauce

4 thick slices of crusty bread (we used brown sourdough), toasted

1 Put ½ tsp Marmite in a small frying pan over a low heat. Stir in the seeds with a wooden spoon so they’re coated, then cook for 1-2 mins until the Marmite starts to stick to the bottom of the pan. Quickly scrape the seeds onto a sheet of baking paper, then set aside to cool and crisp up.

2 Scoop the avocado into a bowl with the lemon juice, season, then use a fork to mash until smooth. Gently stir through two-thirds of the spring onion.

3 Half-fill a saucepan with water and add the vinegar. Place over a low-medium heat until you can see tiny bubbles on the bottom and sides of the pan. Reduce the heat, crack an egg into a cup and half-fill a bowl with cold water.

4 Use the handle of a wooden spoon to stir the water in the pan in a circle, making a whirlpool. When the whirlpool has almost disappeared, tip the egg into the middle. Poach for 3 mins, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the egg to the bowl of cold water. Repeat to cook all the eggs, reserving the cooking water.

5 Meanwhile, put the hollandaise and remaining Marmite into a microwave-proof bowl. Microwave for 10 secs on high. Mix until smooth, then taste, adding more Marmite, if you like.

6 Reheat the water until the small bubbles appear.

7 Divide the toast between 4 plates and top with the avocado. Return the poached eggs to the simmering water and heat for 45 secs. Drain on kitchen paper, then transfer to the plates with a slotted spoon. Spoon over the sauce, then top with the seeds and remaining spring onion to serve. Each serving contains

the reference intake. See page 81.

FOR TWEENAGERS

FRUITY PANCAKE TRAYBAKE

No need to flip lots of pancakes, just bake this giant one in the oven.

Serves 4

Takes 40 mins

Cost per serve 67p

25g unsalted butter, melted (an adult should do this), plus extra for greasing

2 medium eggs

284ml pot buttermilk splash of milk

2 tsp vanilla extract

225g plain flour

25g caster sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

150g frozen breakfast fruit topper, plus 2 tbsp extra (defrosted) Greek-style yogurt and honey, to serve (optional)

1 Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Grease a 23 x 30cm shallow baking tin with butter, then press in a big sheet of baking paper so it covers

the bottom and sides, and hangs over the edges, pressing it right into the corners.

2 Carefully crack the eggs into a big measuring jug. Mix well with a fork to break up the yolk. Pour in the buttermilk, then add enough milk to make 400ml in total. Stir in the melted butter and the vanilla.

3 Put the four, sugar, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda in a large mixing bowl and add a small pinch of salt. Mix everything together, then make a ‘well’ in the middle of the dry ingredients.

4 Pour the wet ingredients into the well and use a whisk to mix everything together until there are no lumps; stop as soon as it’s smooth. Pour it into the prepared tin and spoon over the 150g frozen fruit. An adult should put it on the middle shelf of the oven.

5 Bake for 15 mins until the pancake is set on top, springy to the touch and a knife comes out clean when poked in the centre. Lift the whole pancake out onto a chopping board using the baking paper and set aside to cool for 5 mins.

6 Cut it into quarters and then triangles. Serve with extra defrosted fruit, plus yogurt and honey, if you like.

Each serving contains of the reference intake. See page 81.

Energy Fat Sugars Salt Saturates

COOK’S TIP

You can easily make this recipe gluten-free: simply use glutenfree flour and baking powder.

No-fusswayto makepancakes

Fruity pancake traybake

CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT PARFAIT

Little ones can help with the stirring, layering and sprinkling.

Makes 1

Takes 10 mins

Cost per serve £1.05

1 tbsp Tesco Finest Belgian chocolate sauce

150g pot Tesco Finest hazelnut yogurt

60g Tesco Finest chocolate & berry granola

1 Put the chocolate sauce in a microwaveable bowl and microwave for 10 secs on high. Stir well so it becomes runny (it won’t be hot).

2 Layer up the yogurt, granola and chocolate sauce in a glass or bowl, finishing with a last sprinkle of granola and a drizzle of chocolate sauce to serve.

Each parfait contains

Just three ingredients FOR SMALLER KIDS

SAFETY FIRST

Adults should always supervise cooking and carry out any steps using sharp knives. Start children off using small serrated knives, and always supervise them when chopping or grating. Make sure they stop grating well before they reach the end of the ingredient. An adult should take things in and out of the oven, and handle hot liquids. Remind children to wash their hands before and after cooking, and in between tasks, especially if handling raw egg, meat, fish or poultry.

Energy Fat Sugars Salt Saturates

CHECK-IN TO VILLA MORETTI

Win a 7-night stay for you and 5 friends in Italy, including a private chef and a host of local experiences.

Buy any Birra Moretti product and text VILLA2, your name and postcode to 60110 by 11:59pm on 18.04.22. Texts are charged at your standard rate. Purchase necessary. Please retain receipt. Internet access required for receipt upload. No purchase necessary in Northern Ireland.

Finest wines

Pick of the bunch

Choosing a bottle for someone but not sure whether to go for red, white or rosé? It’s just a matter of taste, as our quick guide shows

If they like… sophisticated, intense tastes

This Australian red wine is a powerful but elegant combination. Three full-bodied grapes are blended to create a peppery, dark berry finish.

Tesco Finest Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre, £9

If they like… fresh and clean flavours

The flavours of apricot, honey and apple shine in this South African white. Serve with creamy chicken or mildly spiced dishes.

Tesco Finest South African Chenin Blanc, £7.50

If they like… aromatic, fruity aromas

Rich with berry aromas and the flavours of white peach and lychee, this dry yet soft Argentinian rosé is great with light salads and grilled seafood.

Tesco Finest Argentinian Malbec Rosé, £8

POUR A GLASS OF POSITIVE IMPACT

PROUDLY CORP CERTIFIED PUTTING PEOPLE & PLANET FIRST

WE’RE NOT JUST PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING GREAT WINE, BUT ALSO ABOUT HELPING TO CREATE A BETTER TOMORROW. THAT’S WHY WE ARE PROUD TO BE A CORPORATION.

Flowers

You’re bloomin’ wonderful!

Say thank you with a beautiful bouquet. There are even more choices in store

Tesco Finest rose, stock & lisianthus, £20

Deluxe basket, £10

Hydrangea in watering can, £10

Mother’s Day cape, £10

Mother’s Day tulips, £6

Mother’s Day gift box, £20

Mother’s Day gifts

Pretty perfect

Great gift ideas for whoever you want to treat this month and beyond

TEA RITUAL

This floral tea set is too lovely to save for fancy occasions. Make every afternoon tea special with Fox & Ivy Pressed Flowers Teapot, £12; Cup and Saucer, £6; Mug, £5; Latte Mug (below), £5; and Cake Stand, £12

GLOW GIVER

If she’s into candles, she’ll love the Fox & Ivy Wild Rose & Sweet Pea Scented Candle 210g, £5

TIME TO CELEBRATE

Upgrade cake time in an instant with some colourful tableware and decs. Fox & Ivy Pressed Flowers Placemat 8-pack, part of a set with coasters, £10; Acrylic Cake Topper, £3; and Gold Confetti Balloons 8-pack, £2

WORD POWER

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Mothering Sunday What it

On 27 March, millions of people will be celebrating the mums in their life. We asked different foodies what

they’ll be making to mark the occasion

‘THIS DISH IS LIKE A BIG, WARM HUG FROM MY MUM’

‘Mother’s Day is a chance to celebrate the wonderful women in our lives. My love of food comes from my nan. When I was young, she taught me to make rock cakes and, from then on, I was hooked! This dish is a lamb hotpot, inspired by my mum. I have fond memories of being at my mum’s and the smell of lamb running through the house on a Sunday afternoon. This is a dish that gets even better as it cooks, and the spices give it a comforting feel – a bit like a big, warm hug from my mum.’

Robbie Lorraine, chef and founder, Only Food and Courses in Brixton, @robbie_lorraine

Mother’s Day is a chance to celebrate the wonderful women in our lives

LAMB HOTPOT

Serves 6

Cook 2 hrs

Cost per serve £2.03

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 brown onions, diced

2 medium carrots, peeled and diced

2 celery sticks, diced

1 rosemary sprig, leaves picked

1 bay leaf

1 tsp mace

1 star anise

1 cinnamon stick

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp plain four

750g lamb shoulder, diced 450ml lamb stock

2 anchovy fllets

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1kg Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced fnely chopped parsley, to serve (optional)

1 Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole dish and fry the onions, carrots and celery over a medium heat for 5-8 mins until they start to colour. Add the rosemary, bay leaf, mace, star anise and cinnamon; season with the salt and pepper. Add the flour and toast for 1-2 mins.

2 Meanwhile, in a frying pan, fry the lamb for 8-10 mins until

browned (depending on the size of your pan, you may have to do this in batches). Add the lamb to the onion mixture, then stir in the stock, anchovies and Worcestershire sauce.

3 Bring to the boil, then turn down to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 45 mins until the meat is tender. Around 15 mins before the lamb is ready, preheat the oven to gas 3, 170°C, fan 150°C. Remove from the heat and check the seasoning.

4 Layer the potatoes neatly over the lamb mixture, then place the casserole dish in the oven and cook for 45 mins until the potatoes are cooked and golden brown. Each serving contains of the reference intake. See page 81.

WINE MATCH

Tesco Finest Rioja Reserva, £8.50* , has flavours of raspberry, oak and spice – it’s ideal with lamb.

Price excludes Scotland and Wales

‘GROWING UP, I ALWAYS LOVED BAKING CAKES WITH MUM’

‘Mother’s Day feels very much a day to take it easy and spend quality time with family. Growing up, I always loved baking cakes with my mum. I like that you can teach a child one very simple recipe and they can customise it pretty easily.

I chose the Earl Grey and orange flavourings in my cake recipe (see box, below) as they remind me of doing breakfast in bed for my mum on Mother’s Day. I’m sure I had grand plans for something more extravagant, but it would always end up being tea and toast.’

Rachel Boyett creates vegan and vegetarian weaning recipes, @littleveggieeats

‘MY MUM HAS A HUGE HEART AND IS THE BEST HOST I KNOW’

‘My mum has always been there for me, so it’s lovely to have a day when I can spoil her rotten. She’s got a huge heart and is the best host I know. She taught me how to cook and how to set the tone for a killer night in. We are a very social family and always hang out together – and it’s always around the dining table! I’ve chosen to share a Turkish-style eggs recipe (see below) – it’s a little like a scrambled egg dish called menemen, with pepper, onions and tomatoes, but with the addition of feta. I make this for my mum and she loves it.’

John Gregory-Smith, chef, presenter and author who specialises in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine, @johngs

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Just dessert

Make her Mother’s Day with this plantbased twist on a classic baked custard

ORANGE & ROSEMARY CRÈME CARAMELS

Serves 6

Takes 20 mins plus infusing and overnight setting

150g Nestlé Carnation Vegan

Condensed Milk Alternative* 750ml sweetened soya milk-alternative

2 oranges, zested, plus 2 tbsp juice and orange slices to serve (optional)

1 rosemary sprig, plus extra sprigs to serve (optional) vegetable oil, for greasing 100g caster sugar 50g cornflour

1 Stir the Carnation, soya milkalternative, zest and rosemary in a pan over a low-medium heat. Bring to a simmer; remove from the heat and leave to infuse for 30 mins.

2 Meanwhile, lightly grease 6 x 150ml ramekins. Melt the sugar with the orange juice in a pan over a low-medium heat. Increase to medium and bubble, swirling the pan occasionally (don’t stir), for 6-8 mins or until golden amber. Divide between the ramekins.

3 Strain the Carnation mixture into a bowl, discarding the zest and rosemary, then pour back into the pan. Put the cornfour in a bowl and whisk in about 150ml of the strained mixture until smooth.

4 Return the pan to a simmer. Gradually whisk in the cornfour mixture. Simmer for 3-4 mins, whisking constantly, until it thickly coats the back of a spoon. Pour into the ramekins over the caramel. Chill for at least 8 hrs, or overnight.

5 Dip the ramekins in hot water for a few secs, then run a sharp knife around the edge and invert onto plates. Top with orange slices and a sprig of rosemary, if you like. Will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. Each serving contains

TRY THIS…

MINI BANOFFEE BITES

For a vegan treat, heat leftover Carnation in a pan with a little dairy-free spread and a splash of dairy-free milk-alternative. Bubble for 2-3 mins to make a thick caramel. Line a muffin tin with rounds of ready-rolled shortcrust pastry; bake until golden. Add a spoonful of caramel to each one, then top with sliced banana and whipped dairy-free creamalternative. Scatter with dark chocolate shavings to serve.

WE USED

Nestlé Carnation Vegan Condensed Milk

Alternative* 370g, £1.80 (49p/100g) This sweet and creamy condensed milkalternative is great in your favourite vegan bakes.

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Get ready for Ramadan

…or indeed any occasion where you need to feed a crowd. This selection can be made in advance and taken out of the freezer at a moment’s notice

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Batch cooking

Veggie samosa squares p39

‘PREPARING AHEAD GIVES MORE TIME WITH FAMILY’

Fasting from dawn to dusk during Ramadan makes the food shared each night extra important. Food blogger Anisa Karolia (@anisagrams) likes to fill her freezer with favourite dishes in advance. ‘During Ramadan I often feel tired and lethargic because the fast is long. Preparing ahead gives me more time to spend with my family and more time to reconnect spiritually. I break the fast by eating dates and drinking water – but then it has to be samosas,’ she says. She shares her recipes here.

VEGGIE SAMOSA SQUARES

Makes 20 freeze before frying

Takes 1 hr plus cooling

Cost per serve 19p

1 medium potato, peeled and diced

1 tbsp sunflower oil, plus 600ml for deep-frying

1 onion, finely chopped

300g frozen classic mixed vegetables

1 tsp garlic paste

1 tsp hot chilli powder

2-3 bird’s-eye chillies, finely chopped

½ tsp ground turmeric

½ red pepper, finely diced

½ green pepper, finely diced

50g Cheddar, grated

15g fresh coriander, chopped

3 spring onions, finely chopped

3 tbsp plain flour

8 sheets filo pastry

chilli sauce or ketchup, to serve (optional)

1 Parboil the potato in a saucepan of boiling water for 8-10 mins until tender. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over a medium heat

and fry the onion for 3 mins until translucent. Add the frozen mixed vegetables, garlic paste, chilli powder, fresh chillies (to taste) and turmeric. Cover and cook for 3-4 mins over a medium heat until the veg has softened.

2 Drain the potato, then add to the wok with the peppers; cook for 3 mins, then remove from the heat. Set aside to cool completely. Once cool, sprinkle over the cheese, coriander and spring onions.

3 Mix the flour with 5 tbsp water to make a paste. Cut each filo pastry sheet lengthways into 5 x 6.5cm wide strips, then cover with a damp tea towel to stop them drying out. Working with 2 strips at a time, place 1 strip on a clean work surface with the short edge facing you and brush the bottom of the strip with a little flour paste.

4 Create an ‘L’ shape by placing the second strip horizontally on top of the flour paste; press together.

5 Spoon 1½ tbsp vegetable mixture into the square where the strips are joined (pic A, right). Fold the bottom strip over the filling, then brush with flour paste. Fold over the second strip, press down to seal, then turn the parcel over and repeat this process, always adding a little flour paste between folds (pic B). Repeat to use all the pastry and you have a square samosa (pic C). Repeat until you’ve used up all the filo pastry and filling.

6 Put 600ml oil in a large saucepan and place over a medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C or a cube of bread turns golden in 1 min. Fry the samosas in batches for 3 mins each side until golden. Drain on kitchen paper, then serve with chilli sauce or ketchup, if you like.

Each square contains

A FILLING THE PASTRY

B FOLDING THE PASTRY

C CREATING A SQUARE

MINTY LAMB & PEA ROLLS

Makes 12 freeze before frying

Takes 1 hr 15 mins plus cooling

Cost per serve 62p

300g 10% fat lamb mince

2 tsp garlic & ginger paste

1 tbsp sunflower oil, plus 600ml for deep-frying

80g frozen peas

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tbsp tomato purée

2-3 bird’s-eye chillies, deseeded and very finely chopped

1 onion, finely chopped

15g fresh coriander, finely chopped

15g fresh mint, finely chopped

4 spring onions, finely chopped

1 tsp nigella seeds

½ tsp garam masala

12 slices white bread (from an 800g medium loaf)

3 tbsp plain flour

2 eggs, beaten

175g pack golden breadcrumbs salad leaves, lemon wedges and sweet chilli sauce, to serve

1 Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat, add the lamb and ginger & garlic paste, and braise for 15 mins, stirring occasionally, until the liquid from the meat has mostly evaporated and only a small amount of moisture is left. Add the oil and stir to combine, followed by the peas, black pepper, ground coriander and cumin. Stir and cook over a low heat for 5 mins.

2 Mix the tomato purée with 3 tbsp water and add to the lamb along with the chillies (to taste). Reduce the heat to low, stir and cook for 2 mins. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool completely.

3 Once cool, stir in the onion, chopped herbs, spring onions, nigella seeds and garam masala.

Warm the bread in 2 batches in the microwave for 40 secs, then cut off and discard the crusts. Make a flour paste by mixing 4-5 tbsp water with the flour in a small bowl to a paste-like consistency. Use a pastry brush to brush the edges of the bread slices with flour paste.

4 To assemble, place 2 tbsp filling at a narrow end of a slice of bread, roll tightly into a cigar-like shape, then pinch the ends to seal. Dip in beaten egg, then dip into the breadcrumbs; set aside while you assemble the remaining rolls.

5 Put 600ml oil in a large saucepan and place over a medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C or a cube of bread turns golden after

1 min. Fry the rolls in batches for 3 mins each side until golden. Drain on kitchen paper, then serve with salad leaves, lemon wedges and sweet chilli sauce, if you like. Each roll contains

CHICKEN JALFREZI

Serves 6

Takes 40 mins Cost per serve £1.01

2 tbsp sunfower oil

750g skinless chicken breast, cut into large 4cm chunks

1 tsp hot chilli powder

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 onion, thickly sliced

½ red pepper, diced

½ green pepper, diced

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp ground coriander

1 tbsp garlic & ginger paste

2 tbsp tomato purée

½ tsp garam masala

15g fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped, plus extra to serve (optional)

For a milder curry, omit the chilli powder and fresh chillies.

½ tsp nigella seeds 1–2 bird’s-eye chillies, deseeded and sliced basmati rice and naan, to serve (optional)

1 Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large, lidded saucepan over a medium heat. Add the chicken, chilli powder, turmeric and a pinch of salt; fry for 10 mins or until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

2 Heat the remaining oil in the same pan, then add the onion and peppers and cook over a medium heat for 4 mins or until the onion has softened. Add the cumin, coriander and garlic & ginger paste and cook for another 2 mins.

3 Return the chicken to the pan with the tomato purée, garam

masala and 50ml water and gently stir everything together. Cover and leave to simmer over a low heat for 8-10 mins until the sauce has reduced, stirring occasionally, and adding a little water if the mixture appears dry. Scatter with the chopped coriander, a sprinkling of nigella seeds and the chillies (to taste). Serve with rice and naan, garnished with extra coriander, if you like. Each serving contains of the reference intake. See page 81.

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Quick fix

Takeaway might be a speedy solution for a midweek dinner, but here’s a quicker one. It’s just as tasty – but cheaper and healthier too!

2 OF YOUR 5-A-DAY

Juggling work and family demands during the week is tough. And that’s before you realise it’s 4pm and you haven’t a clue what you’re going to put on the table for dinner. Takeaway (again!) is simply not an option, but you want something quick and tasty. What to do? Simply pop to store and check out the Stir Fry Meal Deal. For just £2.50* , Clubcard members can select their choice of noodle, veg and sauce. Then back home, grab your frying pan to stir up a meal for two, dished up in less than 10 minutes; bet your delivery driver can’t beat that!

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This is just one of the many combos you could enjoy…

Pick your base

Singapore Style Rice Noodles 300g, 99p (33p/100g), are dressed in a mild curry spice and ready to throw straight into your wok to heat.

Add your veg

Chinese Inspired Stir Fry Mix 320g, £1.50 (47p/100g), is a classic mix of water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and crunchy fresh vegetables.

Finish with a sauce

Chinese Inspired Sauce 180g, £1 (56p/100g), is intense and aromatic, made with tamari soy sauce, ginger purée and Chinese five-spice.

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Savvy cooking

Cook once, eat twice

Turn your Sunday lunch into an easy Monday night dinner by adapting this hard-working glazed ham and potatoes recipe

GLAZED HAM WITH CRISPY POTATOES

Serves 4

Takes 1 hr 40 mins

Cost per serve £1.71

1.1kg unsmoked gammon joint

880ml cider (or apple juice)

1ltr apple juice

2 bay leaves

8 peppercorns

1kg baby potatoes, scrubbed

2 tbsp rapeseed or vegetable oil

3 thyme sprigs

12 cloves

2 tsp English mustard 20g light brown soft sugar coleslaw, to serve (optional, see box, right)

1 Tie a couple of pieces of kitchen string around the gammon to hold it together, then put it in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then discard the water. Refill the pan with the cider, apple juice and 120ml water, topping up with enough cold water to ensure the gammon is fully submerged. Add the bay leaves and peppercorns. Bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook for 1 hr, topping up the water if needed to keep the joint covered.

2 Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling water for 15-20 mins or until tender. Drain well and steam-dry in the colander for 5 mins. Transfer the potatoes to a board and use a potato masher to break the skins and flatten. Preheat the oven to gas 8, 230°C, fan 210°C.

3 Heat the oil in a large roasting tin in the oven for 5 mins. Add the potatoes, turning in the hot oil, then spread them out evenly. Season with salt, add the thyme and roast for 25-30 mins until crisp and golden, turning over halfway.

4 Transfer the gammon to a board (discard the cooking liquid). Remove the string, then carefully cut away the skin, leaving an even layer of

fat. Score in a diamond pattern and stud with the cloves. Mix the mustard and sugar together, then brush all over the fat. Place the gammon, fat-side up, in a small roasting tin. Bake for 20 mins or until glazed and caramelised.

5 Discard the cloves, then reserve 250g ham and 160g potatoes for the pasta bake (below). Serve slices of the gammon with the potatoes and coleslaw, if you like.

Each serving contains

Serves 4

Takes 45 mins

Cost per serve 84p

300g penne

100g sliced kale, thick stalks removed

20g Parmesan, grated

40g fresh white breadcrumbs

250g leftover ham, fat removed, torn into bite-sized pieces (see recipe, left)

160g leftover roast potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces (see recipe, left)

100g cherry tomatoes, halved green salad, to serve (optional)

For the cheese sauce

40g butter

40g plain four 600ml milk

120g reduced-fat Cheddar, grated 2 tsp Dijon mustard

1 First, make the cheese sauce: melt the butter in a pan, sprinkle over the flour and mix with a wooden spoon. Cook for 1 min, stirring. Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously, until smooth. Bring to a bubble and cook for 2-3 mins until thick enough to coat the back of the spoon. Remove from the heat, add

the cheese and mustard, season and stir well.

2 Meanwhile, cook the pasta for 9 mins in a large pan of boiling water, adding the kale for the last 2-3 mins. Drain well and return to the pan. Mix the Parmesan with the breadcrumbs; set aside. Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C.

3 Add the cheese sauce to the pasta along with the chopped ham, and potatoes. Mix to coat everything well, then spoon into a 2ltr ovenproof dish. Top with the cheesy breadcrumbs and dot over the tomatoes (cut-side up).

4 Bake for 20-25 mins until piping hot with a crisp topping. Remove from the oven and let stand for a couple of mins, then serve with a green salad, if you like.

Each serving contains

SIMPLE SLAW

To make your own coleslaw, thinly slice ¼ red cabbage, 1 red onion, 1 celery stick and 1 cored red apple Toss together in a large bowl with 1 shredded carrot. Mix 50g mayonnaise, 50g natural yogurt and 1 tsp Dijon mustard with 2 tbsp fnely chopped parsley; season and toss with the veg to coat.

Fat Sugars Salt Saturates

HAM & POTATO PASTA BAKE

Edible gifts

Sweet treats

Make something special with minimum fuss using ready-prepped ingredients and a few simple techniques

Dipped madeleines p50

ROSÉ & PISTACHIO DIPPED MADELEINES

Makes 16 *

Takes 10 mins plus setting

Cost per serve 32p

60g icing sugar

3-4 tbsp rosé wine

a few drops of pink gel food colouring (optional)*

400g pack madeleines

80g pistachios, fnely chopped

1 Mix the icing sugar with the rosé until smooth and thick but pourable. Add the food colouring, if using.

2 Spoon the icing over the round end of a madeleine in a wide strip, then turn over and spoon over the back in a slightly smaller strip, allowing excess icing to drip back into the bowl. Scatter with the pistachios, then transfer to a lined baking sheet to set. Repeat with the remaining madeleines. Once set, they will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

PARMESAN & OLIVE PALMIERS

Makes 18

Takes 35 mins plus 20 mins chilling Cost per serve 14p

375g pack ready-rolled puff pastry 85g green olive tapenade, or pesto 50g pack grated Parmesan

1 Unroll the pastry, leaving it on the paper. Spread with the tapenade, leaving a 5mm border, then scatter over the Parmesan.

2 Tightly roll up from a long edge to the middle of the pastry. Turn the paper 180°C and roll up the second long edge of pastry in the same way. Wrap the baking paper around the pastry and twist the ends, being careful to keep the palmier shape along the pastry. Transfer to the fridge for 20 mins. Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C.

3 Remove the paper and slice the pastry into 18 pieces about 2cm wide. Arrange on 2 large, lined baking trays and bake for 15-19 mins until crisp and lightly golden. Will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Flavourtwists

Cofee & walnut

Swap the rosé for 3 tbsp hot espresso and the pistachios for chopped walnuts. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate.

Lemon & thyme

Swap the rosé for lemon juice and the pistachios for lemon zest and fresh thyme leaves.

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Open-freeze unbaked palmiers, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. Return to the freezer for up to 3 months. Bake for 5-7 mins longer.

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One cake, three ways

Is your mum a chocolate lover or does she prefer something fruity? Personalise this simple sponge recipe to suit her taste

COOK’S TIP

If the Swiss meringue buttercream is lumpy or curdles, it’s too cold. Put the bowl back over the pan to melt at the edges, then whisk again. If it’s too soft, chill in the fridge for 20 mins at a time until hard at the edges, then whisk together.

Roasted strawberry & elderflower cake

Earl Grey & lemon meringue cake

Chocolate orange cake

BASIC SPONGE CAKE

Serves 16 freeze un-iced Takes 50 mins plus cooling Cost per serve 15p

225g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing

225g caster sugar

3 large eggs

250g self-raising flour

½ tsp baking powder

100ml milk

1 Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C. Grease and line 2 x 20cm round sandwich tins with nonstick baking paper.

2 In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and caster sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, adding 1 tbsp flour with each one, mixing between each addition, to combine. Gently fold in the remaining flour, the baking powder and a pinch of salt until no white streaks remain; stir in the milk.

3 Divide the mixture evenly between the 2 tins and level the tops. Bake for 25-30 mins until risen and golden, and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tins for 15 mins, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before decorating. Each serving contains

EARL GREY & LEMON MERINGUE CAKE

Serves 16 freeze un-iced sponges

Takes 1 hr 15 mins plus infusing Cost per serve 42p

For the sponge Bring the milk to a simmer in a small pan with 3 tbsp loose-leaf Earl Grey tea; set aside to infuse for 30 mins. Add to the cake mix after the flour. Add the zest of 2 lemons after the eggs. To decorate For the Swiss meringue buttercream, use an electric whisk to whisk 3 large egg whites and 250g caster sugar in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water until thickened slightly and the sugar has dissolved (see tip, opposite). Remove from the heat; keep whisking until cooled to room temperature, thick and glossy. Whisk in 350g softened unsalted butter to make a buttercream. Spread 1 sponge with buttercream and 150g lemon curd; top with the second sponge. Cover the top and sides with buttercream. Pipe on 12 rosettes with a large star nozzle; decorate with the zest of 1 lemon.

Each serving contains

See page 81.

unsalted butter until pale. Gradually whisk in 350g icing sugar until thick and fluffy. Add 125g full-fat soft cheese and whisk until smooth. Swirl in 2 tbsp roasted strawberry juices. Spread 1 sponge with half the icing and top with half the strawberries; sandwich with the second sponge. Top with the rest of the icing and strawberries, drizzling over the juices. Scatter with fresh thyme sprigs to serve, if you like.

Each serving contains

of the reference intake. See page 81.

Carbohydrate 58g Protein 4g Fibre 2g

Serves 16 freeze un-iced sponges

Takes 1 hr 10 mins

Cost per serve 38p

Serves 16 freeze un-iced sponges Takes 1 hr 25 mins plus cooling Cost per serve 56p

For the sponge Replace 50ml milk with 50ml elderflower cordial. To decorate Hull 400g strawberries, halving large ones. Toss with 2 tbsp caster sugar, the zest and juice of 1 lemon and 2 tbsp water on a baking tray. Roast at gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C for 20 mins, stirring halfway. Cool completely. Beat 125g softened

For the sponge Add the zest of 1 orange after the eggs; add 40g cocoa powder with the flour. Replace 50ml milk with 50ml fresh orange juice To decorate Use an electric whisk to beat 200g softened unsalted butter with 375g icing sugar until thick and fluffy. Whisk in 30g cocoa powder, 80g melted zesty orange dark chocolate and 1-2 tbsp orange juice to loosen. Spread 1 sponge with buttercream and 150g marmalade; top with the second sponge. Cover the top and sides with buttercream, swirling into ridges. Top with halved orange slices, if you like.

Each serving contains

of the reference intake. See page 81.

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Step-by-step

Flower focaccia

Learn how to perfect your decorating skills with this floral loaf. It’s almost too pretty to eat…

The decoration looks tricky but it’s really easy. Experiment with a variety of herbs, seeds and vegetables.

COOK’S TIP

FLOWER FOCACCIA

Serves 12

Takes 50 mins plus proving Cost per serve 39p

500g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting

7g sachet quick-action dried yeast

1 tsp caster sugar

1 tsp fine salt

100ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing and brushing

5 parsley sprigs, leaves picked, thick stalks reserved

1 carrot, peeled into ribbons, larger strips halved lengthways

3 pitted black olives, roughly chopped

2 red chillies, deseeded and cut into 1cm slices

1 small red onion

8-10 fresh sage leaves

4 cherry tomatoes, 1 halved,

3 quartered, seeds removed

24 black peppercorns

1 tsp sea salt flakes

1 Put the flour in a large bowl and stir in the yeast, then the sugar, then the salt, making sure each ingredient is mixed in before adding the next. Make a well in the centre and pour in 40ml oil and 350-400ml lukewarm water; mix to form a sticky dough.

2 Tip onto a lightly floured surface and knead with floured hands for 10 mins until smooth and elastic. It will be sticky, but if it’s too difficult to knead, dust with a little flour. Shape into a ball.

3 Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl and loosely cover with oiled clingfilm. Leave to rise in a warm place for 1-1½ hrs or until doubled in size.

4 Knock the dough back by kneading it briefly in the bowl (pic A, right). Lightly grease a 25 x 35cm baking sheet. Tip in the dough and spread it out to roughly fit. Cover

again and leave in a warm place for 30-45 mins until roughly doubled in size and a gentle fingerprint made in the surface leaves a small indentation (pic B). Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C.

5 Drizzle with 1 tbsp oil, then use your fingertips to make deep indentations all over the dough. To decorate, stick the thick parsley stalks into the dough to resemble stems. Roll up the carrot strips to make ‘rosebuds’, then place among the stalks, adding a few parsley leaves underneath. For ‘poppies’, put pieces of chopped olive in the middle of each chilli slice and place among the stalks. Cut 3 slices from the centre of the red onion and arrange on the dough, decorating their stalks with sage leaves. Arrange the tomatoes and peppercorns either side of the stalks to create flowers. Decorate with a few extra parsley and sage leaves. Using a small pastry brush, brush the decorations with a little oil (pic C).

6 Bake for 20-22 mins until golden, covering with foil for the last 5 mins if the toppings are browning too much. Drizzle with 45ml oil and scatter with the sea salt. Cool in the tin for 25 mins until just warm to the touch, then serve. Each serving contains

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A KNOCKING BACK THE DOUGH

This helps to redistribute the air bubbles that form when it’s rising, so you get an even distribution and a more consistent texture throughout the cooked bread.

B KNOWING WHEN THE DOUGH IS READY

The dough has proved enough when you can see visible bubbles and it springs back slowly after a gentle poke, leaving a small indentation. If the indentation springs back completely right away, let it prove a little longer.

C DECORATING THE FOCACCIA

You can use any herbs or veg you like; just make sure they’re stuck to the surface of the bread by the oil or they might fly offin a fan oven. The oil also helps to protect the decorations from burning.

Tried it, liked it

Our tester this month is Jess, who lives with her husband and their two teenagers, aged 13 and 15. ‘I work as a social media manager for a national charity and I’m mostly homebased, so generally have little time to plan and prep meals,’ said Jess. ‘The kids aren’t fussy but we seem to eat the same few dinners on rotation, and our food bill is always enormous. I was really pleased with the variety in this week’s recipes; we’ll be adding some to our regular meal plan.’

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SHOPPING LIST

4-pack Suntrail Farms lemons

30g pack fresh coriander

30g pack fresh basil

1 garlic bulb

15g piece fresh ginger

100g bunch spring onions

1kg pack Redmere Farms red onions

250g pack baby spinach

375g pack Nightingale Farms peppers

375g head of broccoli

500g pot Creamfields low-fat natural yogurt

50g pack grated pecorino

1ltr unsweetened coconut milk-alternative

6-pack medium free-range eggs

80g pack chorizo slices

650g pack chicken breast fillets

400g crusty white cob loaf

8-pack H.W. Nevill’s wholemeal wraps

500g pack gnocchi

1kg pack Grower’s Harvest long-grain rice

2 x 400g tins Grower’s Harvest chopped tomatoes

2 x 400g tins chickpeas

400g tin black beans

400g tin butter beans

48g jar smoked paprika

28g jar crushed chillies

80g jar medium curry powder

340g jar pitted green olives

520g pack frozen Bay Fishmongers white fish fillets

900g pack frozen Grower’s Harvest garden peas

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Low-salt chicken stock cube, low-salt vegetable stock cube, olive oil, vegetable oil, caster sugar, plain flour

CHORIZO & PEPPER GNOCCHI

Serves 4 Takes 30 mins

4 tsp olive oil

2 red onions, finely sliced

1½ mixed peppers, sliced

60g chorizo slices, cut into strips

2 garlic cloves, crushed

¼-½ tsp crushed chillies, to taste

500g pack gnocchi

½ lemon, juiced

100g baby spinach

10g pecorino

10g fresh basil, leaves picked

1 Heat 2 tsp oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onions, peppers, 50ml water and a pinch of salt, and fry for 10 mins

until tender. Add the chorizo, garlic and chillies, and fry for 1-2 mins until fragrant and the chorizo starts to release its oils.

2 Tip the gnocchi into the pan with another 1 tsp oil and cook for 10 mins, stirring frequently, until the gnocchi starts to crisp and turn golden.

3 Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1 tsp oil in a bowl with the lemon juice and season with a little black pepper. Toss through the spinach. Serve the gnocchi scattered with the cheese and basil leaves, with the spinach salad alongside.

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ÔThis was the kids’ favourite. They both love chorizo and gnocchi, but I’d never used them together - they cleared their plates!

CHICKEN, CHICKPEA & PEPPER TRAYBAKE

Serves 4

Takes 45 mins

650g chicken breast fillets, each cut into 3 pieces

2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1½ mixed peppers, sliced

2 red onions, cut into thin wedges

50g green olives, drained

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp smoked paprika, plus a pinch

1 lemon, zested and cut into 8 wedges

GOAN-STYLE FISH CURRY

Serves 4

Takes 35 mins

1 tbsp medium curry powder, plus 1 tsp

20g fresh coriander, roughly chopped

15g piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

¼-½ tsp crushed chillies, to taste

2 garlic cloves, chopped

4 spring onions, 2 chopped,

2 shredded

1 lemon, juiced

400ml unsweetened coconut milk-alternative

200g long-grain rice

520g white fish fillets, defrosted

50g plain flour

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 Put 1 tbsp curry powder, most of the coriander, the ginger, crushed chillies, garlic, chopped spring onions and half the lemon juice in a blender (or use a stick blender). Add a pinch of salt and 200ml coconut milk, then blend to a smooth paste.

2 Tip the curry paste into a deep frying pan over a medium heat and cook, stirring for 2-3 mins until fragrant. Add the remaining 200ml coconut milk and simmer uncovered for 15 mins until thickened slightly.

3 Meanwhile, wash the rice until the water runs clear. Tip into a lidded saucepan with 400ml water and bring to a simmer over a high heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover and leave undisturbed for 10-12 mins until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Set aside and leave to steam with the lid on until serving.

4 Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper. Cut each fillet into 3 equal strips. Put the flour on a plate with a pinch of salt and 1 tsp curry powder. Dust the fish all over with the seasoned flour. Heat the oil in a nonstick large frying pan over a high heat and fry the fish for 1-2 mins each side until lightly golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

5 Once the sauce has thickened slightly, taste for seasoning and add more crushed chillies or lemon juice, if you like. Nestle in the fish fillets, simmer for 30 secs to warm through, then serve alongside the rice with shredded spring onions and coriander scattered over to serve.

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We love curry, but usually have veg or chicken. The crispy fish worked perfectly though

½ low-salt chicken stock cube, made up to 150ml

1 small garlic clove, crushed

100g low-fat natural yogurt

10g fresh basil, leaves picked and sliced

½ crusty white cob loaf, to serve

1 Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C. Put the chicken breasts, chickpeas, peppers, onions and olives in a 30 x 40cm roasting tin so everything fits snugly. Whisk the oil with 2 tsp paprika, the lemon zest and a little seasoning, then drizzle it over everything; toss to coat.

Nestle 4 lemon wedges into the tin, reserving the rest. Pour in the stock and bake for 30-35 mins until the chicken is cooked through and the veg is tender.

2 Meanwhile, mix the garlic, yogurt, a pinch of paprika and half the basil in a small bowl. Wrap the bread in foil and warm through in the oven for the last 5 mins of the traybake’s cooking time.

3 Scatter over the remaining basil and serve with warm crusty bread, the garlicky yogurt and remaining lemon wedges for squeezing over.

Each serving contains of the reference intake. See page 81. Carbohydrate

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‘ This was quick and easy. I’d probably reduce the chickpeas next time and increase the paprika, my favourite spice!

Toss through a pasta salad with feta, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and lemon.

USE IT UP TORTILLA WRAPS

Cut into triangles, toss with oil and paprika and bake until golden. Serve with guacamole.

‘

The crispy quesadillas dipped in the tangy soup was a real treat to come home todelicious! I wouldn’t change anything about this recipe

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SPICED TOMATO SOUP WITH BEAN QUESADILLAS

Serves 4 freeze soup only

Takes 30 mins

1 tbsp olive oil

2 red onions, finely chopped

¼-½ tsp crushed chillies, to taste

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 garlic clove, crushed

2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes

1 low-salt vegetable stock cube, made up to 400ml

1 tsp caster sugar

400g tin black beans, drained and rinsed

2 spring onions, finely chopped 35g pecorino

4 wholemeal wraps

50g low-fat natural yogurt, plus 4 tbsp to serve

1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and fry the onions for 6-8 mins until soft. Stir in the chillies, paprika and garlic, and fry for 1-2 mins until fragrant. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, stock and sugar. Simmer for 10 mins.

2 Meanwhile, mix the black beans, spring onions and pecorino in a bowl. Divide the mix between the wraps, piling it onto one half of the circles. Fold the empty side overthefillingsandpressdown well to seal.

3 Heat a large, dry frying pan over a medium heat and fry the quesadillas, 1 or 2 at a time, for 2-3 mins either side until golden.

4 Remove the soup from the heat and blend until very smooth. Add more chilli and a pinch more sugar if needed. Stir in the yogurt, then divide between 4 bowls, topping each with an extra spoonful of yogurt. Cut the quesadillas into 3 triangles and serve alongside. Each serving contains of the reference intake. See page 81.

GREEN BAKED EGGS

Serves 4

Takes 25 mins

320g frozen peas

1 head of broccoli, cut into small florets, stalk sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

2 spring onions, sliced

400g tin butter beans, drained and rinsed

150g spinach

50g green olives, drained and sliced

4 eggs

½ crusty white cob loaf, cut into thick slices

1 garlic clove, halved

100g low-fat natural yogurt

10g fresh basil, chopped

1 Boil the peas and broccoli in a large pan for 4-6 mins until the broccoli stems are tender; drain.

2 Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wide, lidded frying pan over a medium-high heat

and fry the spring onions for 3 mins. Stir in the peas and broccoli, butter beans, spinach and olives. Add 50ml water and cook for 5 mins until the spinach has wilted and the water has evaporated. Season well.

3 Make 4 wells in the greens and crack the eggs into each space. Cover and cook for 4-6 mins until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your liking.

4 Toast or grill the bread slices, rub each piece with the cut side of the halved garlic clove, then drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Spoon the yogurt over the baked eggs and scatter with the basil. Serve with the garlic toasts.

Each serving contains of the reference intake. See page 81. Carbohydrate 46g Protein 27g Fibre 13g Source of vitamin C, which supports the normal function of the immune system

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The kids weren’t keen on the idea of this but they ate it nonetheless, minus the spinach

Derek Sarno

LIVING ON THE VEG

Our wicked chef’s seasonal pesto can bring all sorts of dishes to life – and it’s so easy to make

‘ All good plant-pushers need a pesto recipe up their sleeve, and this is my hot take: zinging with citrus, plus a little heat from chilli and heroing seasonal purple sprouting broccoli. Bring it on!

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Derek Sarno, Tesco’s director of plant-based innovation

This versatile plant-based pesto really packs a punch and is one of Derek’s staples. ‘I like to make a big batch and eat it over a few days: stirred into pasta, smashed with avo on toast, or as a dip for crunchy veg,’ he says. Seasonal purple sprouting broccoli gives it a rich, earthy flavour, but you can mix it up. ‘If you can’t get purple sprouting broccoli, use regular broccoli or even kale. Do it your way!’

PEA, MINT & BROCCOLI PESTO

Serves 6

Takes 10 mins

Cost per serve 84p

300g frozen peas

100g purple sprouting broccoli, trimmed and roughly chopped

80g pine nuts

2 garlic cloves, crushed

30g pack fresh basil

20g fresh mint, leaves picked

1 lemon, zested and juiced ½ tsp crushed chillies, plus extra to taste (optional)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 Cook the peas and broccoli in a large pan of boiling water for 4-5 mins until the broccoli stems are tender. Drain, run under cold water and drain again.

2 Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry frying pan for 3-4 mins until golden. Tip into a food processor with the garlic, basil, mint, lemon zest and juice, and the crushed

chillies. Blitz to combine, then add the peas and broccoli.

3 Blitz, slowly adding the olive oil and 4 tbsp water while the motor is running, to make a thick, slightly chunky pesto. Season well and add more crushed chillies to taste, if you like. Will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Each serving contains

of the reference intake. See page 81. Carbohydrate 7g Protein 5g Fibre 3g 1 of your 5-a-day; a source of vitamin E

3 WAYS WITH…

PESTO

• Spread on toast and top with roasted purple sprouting broccoli, pine nuts, crushed chillies, lemon zest and mint leaves (right).

• Stir through pasta with halved cherry tomatoes and blanched kale.

• Spread over cooked puff pastry and top with roasted courgette and extra herbs.

No time to cook? Pick up a jar of this Wicked Kitchen Pink Beetroot Pesto 190g, £2 (£1.05/100g)

USE IT UP FRESH MINT

Pestoisn’tjustforpasta!

Toss through noodles with peanut butter and chilli.

walnuts are he rt he lthy

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Walnuts are nutrient dense and the only tree nut to contain a significant amount of the plant-based Omega-3, Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA), 2.7g per 30g (about a handful). California Walnuts also taste great, with a mild and creamy flavour.

To make sure they are best quality California Walnuts, look out for ‘PRODUCE OF USA’ on the pack.

To maintain their fresh taste, you can keep California Walnuts in the fridge for up to 6 months.

Too good to waste

Milk

Helping you cut down on food waste, one ingredient at a time

Mixed into sauces, frozen into ice cream, added to tea or sipped from a glass, milk is a staple ingredient in most fridges. Own-brand Tesco milk is supplied by over 500 farms, which make up the Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group, and the good news is that it’s now even more environmentally friendly: carbon emissions have been cut by 8.7% since 2016. We can all do our bit too, by wasting less milk –read on for our tips.

STORE IT RIGHT

The door is the warmest part of the fridge, so keep milk on the shelves if you can. Try to store it away from strong-smelling foods, such as chopped onions or cheese, to prevent it picking up their smells. If you struggle to get through milk before it goes off, consider switching to a filtered variety, which stays fresh for twice as long once opened.

MAKE IT GO FURTHER

Freeze milk as soon as possible once opened, and within the ‘use by’ date. Milk expands when frozen, so always leave room in the container. Defrost overnight in the fridge, shake well and use within 24 hrs. Once defrosted it’s best used in cooking, as its texture and colour changes.

USE IT UP

WHOLE MILK

Easy chocolate mousse

Mix whole milk with melted chocolate until combined, then stir in full-fat Greek yogurt and maple syrup. Divide between bowls and chill for 2 hrs until set. Find the full recipe at tes.co/chocmousse.

SKIMMED MILK

Creamy leek & mushroom soup

Fry sliced leeks, mushrooms and garlic in oil until softened. Add veg stock and bring to the boil. Take off the heat; blitz until smooth. Stir in enough milk to loosen, then heat through.

3.1m glasses of milk are thrown away every day in the UK*

We’re all on our own journey when it comes to food waste, but on the whole we continue to throw away perfectly good food. So I’m sharing three simple recipes that use up those odds and ends. Enjoy!

Don’t miss Jamie’s third recipe, Chicken, leek & asparagus pie –visit tes.co/jamieschickenpie.

Jamie ’ s

WASTEFREE WINNERS

Jamie shows you how to make the most of your ingredients, and shares his quick tips to prevent food waste

ODDS & ENDS ARRABBIATA AL FORNO

Serves 4 *

Takes 45 mins

Cost per serve 91p

olive oil

3 garlic cloves

400g frozen classic vegetable base mix (or 400g diced celery, onion and carrot)

250g frozen butternut squash chunks

1 tsp crushed chillies

2 x 400g tins of quality plum tomatoes

300g any dried pasta, such as penne, macaroni, fusilli

80g cheese (odds and ends of any hard cheese will do)

2 tbsp red pesto*

1 Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C. Place a large ovenproof frying pan on a medium-high heat

with 1 tbsp olive oil. Peel and finely slice the garlic and add to the pan with the vegetable base mix, squash and crushed chillies. Cook for 10 mins, stirring occasionally, or until softened.

2 Scrunch in the tinned tomatoes with 1 tin’s worth of water. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a pan of salted boiling water for 2 mins less than the pack instructions. (You want it a little underdone as it will keep cooking in the oven.)

3 Drain the pasta and stir into the sauce. Grate in half of the cheese, season to perfection and mix. Spoon over bombs of red pesto, grate over the remaining cheese and bake for 25-30 mins or until golden and bubbling.

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‘Got a cupboard full of open bags of different pasta shapes? Jumble them up into a weeknight pasta bake. Grate in any leftover bits of cheese, dot with pesto and whack it in the oven. Job done’

A family favourite

‘This

cheerful pud is super-speedy to prepare and a great one for the kids to make. I’m heroing tinned and frozen fruit here, so there’s zero waste, but you could use any fresh stone fruit that’s in season’

A classic flavour combo

PEACH & RASPBERRY CRUMBLE

Serves 6

Takes 40 mins

Cost per serve 65p

2 x 410g tins of peach slices in juice

200g frozen or fresh raspberries

50g unsalted butter, softened

50g plain flour

50g porridge oats

50g flaked almonds

50g sugar (any will do)

1 Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Put the peaches in a 20 x 25cm baking dish with the

juice of 1 tin, then sprinkle over the raspberries.

2 Cube the butter and put it in a mixing bowl with the four. Rub together with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs (or use a food processor), then add the oats, almonds and sugar.

3 Sprinkle the crumble topping over the fruit, then bake for 30 mins or until golden and bubbling. Delicious served with a dollop of yogurt, custard or ice cream.

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WE WANT TO SEE WHAT YOU’VE BEEN COOKING

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Charity partnerships

Shop to help

Buy fresh fruit and veg in store this month and help children and

families

Tesco cares about supporting local communities, which is why Tesco is making it even easier for you to support local good causes too. All you need to do is buy your fresh fruit and veg, and Tesco will do the rest. Every time you buy fresh fruit or veg between 21 March and 3 April, Tesco will make a donation to FareShare, who will use the money to give children and their families meals in the community.

Tesco has been working with FareShare since 2012 and has now distributed more than 120 million meals to charities and community groups across the UK.

This isn’t the first time you will have seen this scheme running –last summer Tesco, with your help, donated an amazing 3 million meals over a three-week period. This year the scheme runs just before Easter in order to support children and their families over the school holidays. With so many families struggling to put food on the table, this donation from Tesco will enable FareShare to support thousands of UK charities supplying meals to people in the local community.

Tesco will make a donation to FareShare when you buy any fresh fruit or vegetable in store or online; it excludes frozen and tinned

‘With so many families struggling to put food on the table, this donation is crucial. It will enable FareShare to help thousands of UK charities get meals out to people in need

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Lindsay Boswell, chief executive at FareShare

Quick fix

If you make

one change…

…use measuring spoons

Say goodbye to measuring by eye! Glugs of oil, dollops of mayonnaise and slabs of butter mean it’s easy to lose count of the calories you’re eating. Grab some measuring spoons to help keep track of your health.

There are almost 100 calories per tablespoon of oil * and you’re likely to use more if you pour it from the bottle. Measuring out can help reduce your fat intake; or use a spray oil, or dry-fry in a nonstick pan.

Use measuring spoons to help you wean off sugar in hot drinks. Drop from 1 tsp of sugar in your coffee to half, then to a quarter, until you don’t need any. Cutting down on sugar may reduce your risk of tooth decay *

Did you know…?

Looking for a little extra? Using a reduced-fat or sugar alternative can mean a larger recommended portion size. For example, a portion of normal cream cheese is 1 tbsp, but low-fat is 2 tbsp**

Measuring spoons, £3

Measuring butter out before slathering it on your toast can help you use less – 1 tsp is the recommended portion. A little fat is important in a balanced diet, but too much saturated fat may raise your cholesterol *

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Why should I be reducing salt, and how can I do it?

The amount of salt you consume can have a big impact on your health. Our expert explains how...

How to eat less salt ?

Meet our expert

Victoria Taylor, senior dietitian for the British Heart Foundation, tells us why it’s important to take control of your intake:

‘We need some salt in our diet to keep our body working well, but most of us are eating more than we need. The problem with too much salt is that it’s linked to high blood pressure, and this is a risk factor for heart and circulatory diseases like heart attack, stroke, heart failure and vascular dementia. Reducing our intake of salt has been shown to reduce blood pressure, but as most of the salt we eat is already in the foods we buy, it can be hard to know how much we’re eating. See right for a no-salt seasoning recipe and other tips to help you make more informed food choices.’

Did you know…?

75% * of the salt that we consume is already in the food that we buy.

ONE AND THE SAME

Pink, rock or table salts look different, but they’ll have the same effect on your blood pressure.

TAKE YOUR TIME

The recommended maximum daily salt intake for an adult or a child over 11 years old is 6g, or around 1 tsp.

15 million

adults in the UK suffer with high blood pressure

When reducing your intake of salt, try to do so gradually. Food made with less salt could taste bland to you at first, but your tastebuds might just need some time to adapt.

Low-salt or lowsodium versions of food can help reduce salt intake –some packaging uses traffic light colours, where green is low *

Change of season

When it comes to adding flavour, salt isn’t the only answer. We’ve mixed up some of the best alternatives for the ultimate seasoning.

GARLIC, HERB & LEMON SEASONING

Makes 2 tbsp Takes 5 mins Cost per serve 10p

1 tsp garlic granules

½ tsp Italian-style seasoning

1 lemon, zested

½ tsp onion granules

1 tsp nutritional yeast

⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

Each 1 tsp serving contains

kJ 7kcal <1g0g<1g0g <1% 0% <1% 0%

%

of the reference intake. See page 81. Carbohydrate 1g Protein 1g Fibre <1g

Onion granules Slightly sweet with a fine texture, stir onion granules into soups or stews for added depth of flavour.

Garlic granules Just ¼ tsp is equivalent to 1 garlic clove. Add to dressings, toss through roast potatoes, or sprinkle into pasta dishes.

Italian-style seasoning

Dried herbs add aroma and ramp up flavour, and are more intense than their fresh counterparts.

Lemon The zest and juice of all citrus fruits are great to brighten salads, fish and curried dishes.

Zerosalt, but full offlavour

Ground black pepper This staple perks up almost every dish –sprinkle liberally over raw steak or roasting joints before sealing in a hot pan for a peppery crust.

HOW TO USE

Seasoning Toss the mix with your potatoes for the last 5 mins of roasting. Dressing Put 2-3 tsp in a lidded jar. Add the juice of 1 lemon, 4 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp Dijon mustard; shake to combine. Marinade Stir 2 tbsp seasoning with

3 tbsp olive oil and the juice of 1 lemon. Toss small chunks of meat or veg in the marinade, chill for 30 mins, then cook. Baste Mix 1 tbsp seasoning with a little olive oil. Spread over the breast of a whole chicken, pushing it under the skin. Roast.

Fasting

Whether for faith reasons or health benefits, more and more of us are fasting. We’ve asked the experts for their tips on how to do it safely

Next month an estimated 3.3 million British Muslims* will go without any food or fuids from sunrise to sunset as part of Ramadan, a holy month of prayer and fasting ending this year on 1 May with the three-day festival of Eid al-Fitr.

The history

Fasting is a sacred tradition with spiritual and cultural roots going back centuries. But in recent years the practice has been adopted by many for very different reasons, thanks to intermittent fasting (IF) diets promising weight loss and other health benefits, such as protecting against heart disease.

The benefits

Some studies suggest fasting can help regulate blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance** – particularly useful for anyone who has Type 2 diabetes or is at risk of developing it. There is even some evidence that fasting could boost brain function, prevent neurodegenerative diseases and reduce inflammation**

However, there’s a note of caution from registered nutritionist Charlotte Radcliffe (@the_nutrition_consultant): ‘Much of the current evidence is

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based on animal research. But there’s a lot of interest, so there will continue to be trials.’

The options

‘There are many intermittent fasting diets,’ explains Charlotte. ‘But in general, it involves long periods without food (around 12-24 hours) or heavy restriction of food on certain days. Outside of these periods, most diets allow you to eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re full.’

For example, the 16:8 involves abstaining for 16 hours and eating an unrestricted diet within an eight-hour period. So, what happens to our body during these 16 hours? Our liver runs down its

‘glucose reserves, which means the body starts to draw energy from other sources – namely fat. This process is known as gluconeogenesis*** . However, intermittent fasting (IF) doesn’t have to mean abstaining completely. It can also be a restricted calorie diet for a given period – such as the 5:2 diet created by Dr Michael Mosley, a former medical doctor. Under his plan, you stick to around 600 calories a day for two days of the week and eat what you want (within reason) on the remaining five. The idea is that over the course of a week you consume fewer calories and therefore lose weight.

Much of the current evidence is based on animal research, but there’s a lot

of interest so there will continue to be trials Charlotte Radcliffe,

registered nutritionist

‘The best practices

Be aware of side effects

There are some side effects of fasting for long periods, says registered dietitian Azmina Govindji (@azminanutrition), such as headaches and fatigue.

Both Azmina and Charlotte agree that minimising side effects is all about what you eat on either side of your fasting hours, making sure you pack in as much nutrition and fuids as possible. If observing Ramadan, that means cramming goodness into the predawn and evening meals. But the same principles hold true whatever your fasting window. Charlotte says it’s important to eat a balanced diet rich in fibre, protein, fruit and vegetables.

Focus on carbohydrates

Azmina encourages having slowrelease carbohydrates for energy, such as wholegrain bread, brown rice or wholewheat pasta. So an ideal breakfast might be porridge with nuts and banana, or peanut butter on wholegrain bread.

Stay hydrated

Drinking as much fuid as possible is vital, as often the main cause of those headaches is dehydration. But swap some tea and coffee for herbal varieties, as too much caffeine can act as a diuretic –the last thing you want.

Avoid too much salt and sugar Salt can make you thirsty, and

Fasting dos and don’ts

Our experts share top tips for what to load up on and what to avoid

DO…

…drink lots of fluids before and after fasting

…eat hydrating foods, like cucumber and melon

DON’T…

…drink too much caffeine

…guzzle down dinner – take your time so you don’t overeat

Fasting is not suitable for everyone –for example, don’t fast if you have a pre-existing health condition, are pregnant or have a history of (or an active) eating disorder. Consult a GP before undertaking any fasting protocol or if you are concerned about any side effects.

sugar can cause a quick crash after an instant energy boost.

Think about portions

When it comes to main meals, Azmina recommends a quartered plate model: two quarters are vegetables, one quarter meat, and one quarter slow-release carbs. It’ll help make sure you’re loading up on the good stuff. She also suggests cooking with an oil rich in omega-3, such as rapeseed.

Keep your goal in mind

Whatever your fasting pattern, don’t go crazy when restrictions lift. If your motivation is healthfocused, there’s no point reaching for a burger and fries all the time!

Your finances

Spring-clean your fnances

Financial expert Timi

Merriman-Johnson

shares his top tips to make your money go further

Timi Merriman-Johnson (@mrmoneyjar) is an ambassador for National Numeracy, a charity supporting children and adults to improve their everyday maths, to create more opportunities and brighter futures.

Organise all your bills to come out on the same day each month Paying subscriptions and bills on a monthly basis gives you a fair idea of how much disposable cash you have in your account on any given day. So why not try organising all your bills to come out on the same day each

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Take a look at your expenses and make a plan to control your spending

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month? That way, you will know for sure that any money left over is yours to keep. You should be able to move the date of your direct debits by speaking to your providers directly.

Identify your ‘bottomless spending pits’ Take a look at your expenses over the past month. Are there any products or services that you seem to be spending more on than anywhere else? It could be multiple online

purchases or a takeaway habit that keeps tripping you up. This is a ‘bottomless spending pit’ –identify yours and make a plan to control your spending for this particular thing. You could designate a day of the week as ‘takeaway day’, or delete shopping apps from your phone to make you less tempted to splurge (this really works!).

Spend from a different bank account One of the simplest budgeting techniques is the ‘satellite bank account’ strategy. This where you have two bank accounts – the one you get paid into and pay your monthly bills from (your needs), and a second account that you pay a set amount into each month for dayto-day spending (your wants).

Transfer a set amount into your second account each month and use it for things such as eating out and buying clothes. You’ll be surprised how naturally your spending will adjust. Additionally, money management apps can help you identify your downfalls and set spending plans.

Start saving Now is as good a time as ever to start a savings habit. Having a cash buffer or emergency fund is important and will help you to navigate much of the uncertainty we have been facing over the past couple of years. Could you save 1% of your salary? Up that 1% by an additional percent each or every other month, if you can, and you’ll soon have a good amount tucked away.

Keep an eye on car costs

With fuel prices still very high, if you’re thinking about buying a new or second-hand car, it’s worth considering the running costs. Always look for the mpg (miles per gallon) figure, which gives an idea of how far a car can travel on a gallon of fuel. With electric, look at the miles per kWh (kilowatt hour). The insurance premium is influenced by your choice of car, as well as lots of other factors, so check this out too. For more info, visittescobank.com/carfactorsguide.

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Finest moments

Raise a glass to St Patrick on 17 March with

Salted caramel Irish coffee

Makes 2 Takes 5 mins

Cost per serve £1.76

Make up a cafetière of 300ml Tesco Finest Costa Rican Coffee and pour 140ml into a heatproof glass. Pour in 25ml Tesco Finest Salted Caramel Irish Cream Liqueur and 25ml Irish whiskey per glass and stir gently. Lightly whip 2 tbsp whipping cream until slightly thickened but not yet soft peaks, then spoon half on top of each coffee. Heat 2 tsp Tesco Finest Salted Caramel Sauce in a small pan until pourable, then drizzle over the coffees to serve.

Tesco Finest Costa Rican Coffee 227g, £3.50 (£1.54/100g)

Tesco Finest Salted Caramel Irish Cream Liqueur 70cl, £12

Tesco Finest Salted Caramel Sauce 250g, £2 (80p/100g)