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  • A Christmas to remember

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    FREEDECEMBER 2012

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  • DECEMBER 2012 | ASDA.COM/MAGAZINE | 3

    food & drink

    21 In season Check out the best fresh produce in store this month

    25 Made with love Friends and family will love the personal touch

    of home-made foodie gifts

    33 Festive feast The ultimate guide to preparing a classic Christmas

    lunch with all the trimmings with

    the help of our handy timeplan

    41 Turkey know-how Top tips for choosing, stuf ng, cooking

    and carving your Christmas bird

    45 Main attraction Ring the changes with these delicious

    alternatives to traditional turkey

    48 Ice and easy Stunning frozen desserts that are bound to impress

    52 Masterclass Irresistible mince pies with the crumbliest sweet pastry

    58 How to decorate your Christmas cake Follow our easy to follow step-by-step guide

    61 Kids cooking Youngsters will love baking these stained-glass

    biscuits and they make delicious

    decorations for the tree!

    ContentsDECEMBER

    2012

    66 Lets celebrate Make entertaining easy with our Extra

    Special range of festive treats,

    created in partnership with Leiths

    School of Food and Wine

    83 Heres to Christmas Raise a glass to the occasion with

    delicious canaps and drinks ideas

    99 Love leftovers Festive food wont go to waste with these great recipes

    105 Weekday winners Simple midweek meals to serve up over

    the Christmas holidays, from tasty

    salmon parcels to a quick lasagne

    34

    THIS MONTH

    Glynis McGuinness,

    Food Editor, shows you how to make

    sweet shortcrust pastry for the best-ever

    festive mince pies (page 52).

    Jim Viggars,

    Head of Meat Quality, guides

    you through serving up a perfect

    juicy and avourful turkey (page 35).

    MEET OUR EXPERTS

    Damon Johnson,

    Head of Produce Quality, highlights

    his favourite fruit and veg available

    in store this month (page 21).

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    Asda Magazine is published for Asda by Publicis Blueprint Ltd, Oxford House, 76 Oxford Street, London W1D 1BS; switchboard number 020 7830 3979; website publicis-blueprint.co.uk. Colour reproduction by Rhapsody Media, London. Printed in the UK by Prinovis. Print sourced by HH Associates. The promoter is Asda Stores Ltd unless otherwise stated. 2012 Publicis Blueprint. All rights reserved; reproduction of any part of this magazine is not allowed without the written permission of the publishers and the institution. Prices correct at time of going to press. Product availability may vary.

    When you have nished with this magazine please recycle it.

    festive

    13 Christmas starts here Get in the festive spirit with dazzling

    decorations for your home

    18 Little stars Meet the people who grow classic Christmas

    poinsettias for Asda

    30 Table decorations Create stylish centrepieces and name

    cards to deck your table out in style

    110 Its a wrap! Imaginative and decorative ideas for giving your

    gifts a fabulous nishing touch

    112 Christmas presents Weve got inspiration for gorgeous gifts

    and stocking llers for the whole

    family whatever your budget

    fashion

    121 George style Shine out in this totally-on-trend metallic top

    122 Desk to dinner Gorgeous out ts that go from of ce to evening out

    127 Snow patrol This seasons stylish Nordic knits are cosy and chic

    128 Stars of the show The coolest kit the little ones will be wanting to

    wear this Christmas

    this month

    9 Asda news Top Christmas trees; festive owers and this years

    Text Santa charity appeal

    131 Entertainment The latest cinema, DVD, book, music and

    game releases for all the family

    135 Up for grabs Win a two-night Champneys spa break, a Doctor

    Who Experience for the family, a

    VIP weekend in London to see a

    West End musical, and more

    138 Happy to help every day Your guide to Asdas services

    Asda editor HANNAH McDERMOTT Editorial editor CORALIE DORMAN Group art director SEAN OCONNELL 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, ABIGAIL DODD, FRANCES EWINGS, ROB JOHNSON, JO MADDOX, NICKI McINTYRE, JULIE PATMORE, SUE SHARROCKFor 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 of cer GERI RICHARDSAsda 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 Sales executives JON-PAUL DAVANY, HOLLIE GOULD Insight manager KIM ARMSTRONG

    ON THE COVER

    Chocolate muf n puddings (page 28) Cover photograph:

    Sam Stowell. Styling: Jenny Iggleden. Food styling: Mitzie Wilson

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  • @ realhayleymills Listening to 80s

    classics, eating jaffas and reading the

    Asda Magazine #livingthedream

    @ BekaLyon Mum just brought over

    the Asda Magazine WANT THE SKIRT

    @ da_knicker Why does everything in

    the asda food magazine look soooo tasty

    Last year, we loved seeing

    photos of the wonderful penguin

    cakes you made after the

    recipe was featured in the mag.

    Our favourites were from

    Shannon Davis (above) and

    Chris Reep. If you fancy showing

    us your creations from this issue,

    please write or email us at asda.

    [email protected].

    Your tweets

    Although my mums a great

    cook, I was 11 when I rst

    began elbowing her out of

    the kitchen and attempting

    Christmas dinner. Since then,

    Ive tried and tested the food

    (and my familys patience)

    each year to perfect it.

    Were quite adamant about

    what side dishes we serve up

    each year, and the parsnip

    and Parmesan pure on page 37 is a real family favourite.

    For a relaxing Christmas feast, its all about getting ahead. You

    might be surprised how much can be done in advance I prepare

    all my veg and even make the gravy the day before. See our festive

    timeplan on page 39 for more tips. To treat yourself to really fuss-free

    entertaining, get inspiration from our Extra Special range, created in

    partnership with Leiths School of Food and Wine (page 66). If you try

    just one of the products this Christmas, Id de nitely recommend the

    Cave-Aged Mature Cheddar its delicious.

    We know Decembers a busy month and money is tight, so fall back

    on our weekday winners (page 105) for everyday family recipe

    ideas. Theyve been specially selected as a break from festive food

    but are full of avour as well as being cheap and quick to make.

    Have a fantastic Christmas eat, drink and be merry.

    Welcome

    HANNAH McDERMOTT Asda Editor

    DECEMBER 2012 | ASDA.COM/MAGAZINE | 7

    Write to Asda MagazineThe Editor, Asda Magazine, Asda House, South Bank, Great Wilson Street, Leeds LS11 5AD. Email: [email protected].

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    DECEMBER 2012 | ASDA.COM/MAGAZINE | 9

    ASDA NEWS

    This months

    news

    Support

    Text Santa ITVs Text Santa charity appeal

    is back and were proud to

    support the cause again this

    year. As well as donating via

    the live TV extravaganza on

    21 Dec, you can buy one

    of six Text Santa hat designs,

    1 each, in store (wear them

    like Britains Got Talent winners,

    Ashleigh and Pudsey, right)

    and 23p from each hat sold

    will go to six UK charities. Visit

    yourASDA.com for details.

    Gifts, award-winning turkey, party

    food and winterproo ng your car

    CUTE & COSY Snuggle up this Christmas with

    our range of festive cushions,

    draught excluders and door

    stops. These fun decorative

    accessories make ideal

    gifts for friends and family,

    too. Cushions; door stop

    (not pictured); draught

    excluder , 5 each.

    LAST-MINUTE

    GIFT IDEAS Still havent found the perfect gift?

    Dont panic. Our exciting Gift Cards in

    store and at ASDAcards.co.uk are a great

    idea for Christmas. Just load up an

    Asda Gift Card with money and let them

    choose their present. Or treat them to a

    Gift Experience theyll never forget. Theres

    everything from pamper days, mini breaks

    and afternoon tea to helicopter rides and

    supercar driving. Visit ASDA.com/gifts.

    PLAN YOUR CHISTMAS DINNER WITH OUR TIMELINE ON PAGE 39

    FESTIVE FLOWERSGreat for a last-minute gift or to brighten up your home

    over Christmas, this gorgeous Noel Bouquet, 20, can

    be delivered up until 22 December, including free

    delivery. Exclusive to ASDA.com/ owers.

    Royal Mail estimates that 700 million Christmas cards will be sent this year and thankfully its easy to recycle yours at Asda. Just take them to your local store, where youll nd recycling points from 27 December to 10 January.

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    a great

  • And the winner is Asda!Asda is proud of the

    quality of our fruit and

    veg and its not just us.

    We were recently named

    Fresh Produce Retailer

    of the Year at the 2012

    Retail Industry Awards.

    This is the rst year weve

    won this prestigious

    honour, beating other

    nalists including

    Morrisons and Sainsburys.

    Rising to the top Were delighted to

    announce that weve been

    crowned In-Store Bakery

    Retailer of the Year by the

    Baking Industry Awards

    beating Tesco, Sainsburys

    and Morrisons. So make sure

    you check out our award-

    winning range the next time

    youre in store. This Christmas,

    weve got in-store baked

    mince pies and speciality

    breads for you to enjoy.

    10 | ASDA.COM/MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012

    GO FROM DESK TO DINNER WITH OUR FASHION PICKS, FROM PAGE 122

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    Amend an existing order or delivery. Scan product barcodes (below) with your phone to add them to your basket

    or nd out more information.

    Appy customersIf you like to have a real

    Christmas tree, youll nd

    a great range in store.

    Our potted Nordman

    Firs, (pictured left) from

    15, are available

    up to 1.3m in height

    and have non-drop

    pine needles.

    If you keep your

    tree well watered,

    it will stay looking

    fresh throughout

    the festive

    season. Plus,

    this non-drop

    variety will

    save you

    from having

    to regularly vacuum

    up pine needles.

    The range of potted rs

    are available in store from

    23 November.

    Top trees

    Take a look at this years *Christmas Gift Guide, available in store and online at ASDA.com/giftguide. Or if youre stuck for present ideas, use our handy gift selector tool at ASDA.com/giftideas.

    Winterproof your car

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    car with a few simple steps.

    1. Stop your car radiator

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    2. Stop frost on windows by

    using CarPlan Pre-icer, 2,

    the night before.

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    CHRISTMAS HOMES

    Christmas starts hereWeve got everything covered to make it

    special from decorations and edible gifts

    to mouthwatering recipes and partywear

    Christmas cards, from 1 for

    25-pack; mini stocking garland,

    4; penguin sock, 4-8, 2.50;

    knitted sock, 4-8, 3.50;

    Scandinavian stocking, 5;

    striped sock, 4-8, 3.50 for

    2-pack*; heart-motif sock,

    4-8, 5*; knitted sock (as before);

    photo frame decoration, 2;

    babys rst Christmas bear

    stocking, 4; lounge sock, 4-8, 5

    *AVAILABLE IN SELECTED STORES ONLY

  • Mantelpiece: Christmas cards,

    from 1 for 25-pack; mini stocking

    garland, as before; Scandinavian

    stocking, as before

    Wall: classic wreath, 5

    On tree: tree-topper, 5;

    6ft snowy Christmas tree,

    35; white berry lights, 10

    for 60-pack; mini stocking

    garland, as before;

    baubles, 5 for 46-pack

    14 | ASDA.COM/MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012

    HOMES CHRISTMAS

  • DECEMBER 2012 | ASDA.COM/MAGAZINE | 15

    Heart decoration, 2

    Wooden tree with bells, 2

    Knitted Christmas pudding, 2

    Birdhouse decoration, 2

    Squirrel decoration, 2

    Glass bauble, 2

    Wicker heart, 2

    Pine cone bauble, 2 Ceramic snow ake, 2

    Wreath, 7

    Crochet angel, 2

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    Single decorations and baubles for your Christmas tree 2 each

    1 Floral

    2 Lantern

    3 Star

    4 Snow ake

    5 Birdcage

    6 Embellished

    7 Sequin

    8 Bejewelled

    9 Bell cluster

    10 Chandelier

    11 Peacock

    12 Cracked glass heart

    13 Star

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  • Clockwise from left: Russian

    doll decoration, 2; jingle-bell

    bauble, 2; gift wrap, 2 for 5m

    or 3 rolls for 5; gift tag, 1 for

    10-pack; spiral tree, 4; Noel

    decoration, 2 for 2-pack;

    bauble pack (as before); glitter

    reindeer, 5 each; warm

    LED lights, 12 for 100-pack

    CHRISTMAS HOMES

  • WAYS TO DECORATE

    For more creative

    ways to decorate

    your home with

    poinsettias, you can:

    Use some to create

    an indoor wreath.

    Cut several stems

    from a plant and pop

    them in water- lled

    glass bottles for a

    table centrepiece.

    Or turn the plant

    into a lovely gift by

    wrapping the pot Beautiful poinsettias make perfect gifts for Christmas thanks to their

    festive red and green foliage meet the producers who supply Asda

    Beautiful poinsettias make perfect gifts for Christmas thanks to t

    Little stars18 | ASDA.COM/MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012

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    Its very exciting and satisfying to see thousands of red poinsettias ready to be packed for storesProducer Marcel Franke

    Chris Browns team

    pot the cuttings in

    greenhouses, which

    are kept at a constant

    temperature of 20C.

    And at a later stage

    they also space out

    the pots so there are

    10 poinsettias per m2

    to stimulate growth.

    DECEMBER 2012 | ASDA.COM/MAGAZINE | 19

    Bright and cheery, poinsettias

    are popular houseplants to

    decorate your homes at

    Christmas. We have two

    main poinsettia producers:

    Marcel Franke (left) from

    Staplehurst Nurseries in Kent

    and Chris Brown, who works

    for Kevley Marketing in

    Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.

    Poinsettia history Poinsettias have distinctive

    coloured bracts that can

    be red, pale green or white.

    Theyre often mistaken for

    petals but are in fact leaves.

    Native to Mexico and Central

    America, the plants grow

    wild in forests. They were

    introduced to America in

    the 1800s and said to be

    symbolic of the holy Star of

    Bethlehem because of their

    star-shaped fan of bracts.

    The growing process Marcels nursery produces

    55,000 of the plants a year.

    Growing poinsettias can

    be a challenge, he says.

    We constantly monitor their

    growth to make sure theyre

    ready in time for Christmas.

    For Chris nursery, the

    season begins in late June

    when cuttings are imported

    from Germany. After two

    weeks, we pinch them back

    to promote branching, he

    says. And to encourage

    growth, we space them out

    at two four-week intervals.

    In mid-September, the

    greenhouses are covered

    with a blackout cloth from

    6pm to 8am daily to help

    the bracts turn a ery shade

    of red and Chris says that

    seeing this take place is his

    favourite part of the process.

    This is the third year Chris

    nursery has supplied us with

    poinsettias 75,000 annually

    to be exact and theres

    just a two-day period from

    packing them to seeing

    them arrive in store.

    Care for your plant When a poinsettias colour

    starts to fade its often thrown

    away, but with a little care

    it will last up to three months,

    says Chris. When you take

    a poinsettia home, the best

    way to prolong its life is to

    keep it in a warm, draught-

    free place. Avoid chilly spots,

    such as by the front door or

    on a windowsill as cool gusts

    of air can cause the leaves

    to yellow, curl or fall off. And

    dont over water it, he adds.

    WAYS TO DECORATE

    For more creative

    ways to decorate

    your home with

    poinsettias, you can:

    Use some to create

    an indoor wreath.

    Cut several stems

    from a plant and pop

    them in water- lled

    glass bottles for a

    table centrepiece.

    Or turn the plant

    into a lovely

    Christmas gift

    by wrapping the

    pot with ribbon.

  • From greenhouse to your house.

    Home grown goodness

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    Available in selected stores

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    SUGAR

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  • Cloves

    Strong and

    spicy, use to

    stud an orange

    for a Christmas

    decoration.

    TRADITIONAL

    Christmas avoursThe season wouldnt be the

    same without the aromas of

    these avourings, see our tips

    to make the most of them.

    Vanilla

    Put some in a

    custard for tri e,

    and add a few

    drops of extract

    to shortbread.

    Cinnamon

    Add to braised red

    cabbage either

    a pinch of ground

    or a stick that you

    can remove later.

    At Christmas, I like to add lots of festive avours with stuf ng herbs and sweet spices. And despite their bad reputation, Brussels really do taste great if not overcooked. Boil yours for 5-10 minutes or stir-fry for 10 minutes, testing regularly.

    Damon Johnson

    Head of Produce Quality

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    Sage

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    ingredient. Or try

    a few leaves fried

    with pork chops.

    Nutmeg

    Add a pinch to

    mulled wine, or

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    Stem ginger

    Try adding some

    to Prosecco with

    lime for

    festive zz.

    BRUSSELS

    SPROUTS

    These will keep in the

    fridge or a cool, dark

    place for four days or

    a week if theyre on the

    stem. Try serving tossed

    in butter with vacuum-

    packed chestnuts.

    Whatever recipe

    you use, dont cut a

    cross in the base,

    as this makes

    them soggy.

    CRANBERRIES

    Enjoy in a home-made cranberry sauce to

    serve with turkey this Christmas (or if youre

    short of time, check out the range of sauces in

    store). Theyre also great in stuf ngs, chutneys

    and mince pies. And for a festive dessert, boil

    some in a little water with sugar until they

    burst. Cool, then use in a delicious tri e.

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  • Grease a 20cm x 20cm

    shallow cake tin and line it

    with baking paper. Melt the

    butter in a large pan. Add

    the brown sugar and milk

    and stir over a low heat until

    the sugar dissolves do not

    let it boil at this stage.

    125g butter

    500g soft brown

    sugar

    120ml milk

    250g crunchy

    peanut butter

    tsp vanilla extract

    300g icing sugar

    Peanut butter fudgeThis fudge is truly scrumptious and really easy to make

    Scrape down the sides

    of the pan if the mixture

    has splashed up. Boil for

    2-3 minutes without stirring.

    Remove from the heat. Stir in

    the peanut butter and vanilla.

    Put the icing sugar in a

    large bowl and pour on

    the hot mixture. Beat with a

    wooden spoon until smooth.

    Spoon into the tin and

    cool. Cut into squares. Store

    in the fridge for up to a week.

    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    854%

    SUGAR

    12.9g14%

    HIGHFAT

    3.6g5%

    MEDSAT FAT

    1.5g8%

    HIGHSALT

  • lengthways and put in a pan

    with 750g sugar and 750ml

    water. Heat slowly, stirring

    until the sugar has dissolved.

    Simmer for 5 minutes, then

    set aside for 20 minutes.

    Discard the vanilla pods.

    Pour into the vodka jar or

    bottle and leave for a

    week, shaking every day.

    Pour into jars or bottles and

    decorate see right for ideas.

    Peel 10 clementines. Put

    the peel on a board. Use a

    small, sharp knife to scrape

    off the white pith so you are

    left with just the orange zest.

    Put the zest in a large,

    clean, sealable jar or bottle

    and add 1 litre vodka.

    Cover tightly and leave for

    two weeks. Give the jar a

    shake every day.

    Split 2 vanilla pods

    Clementine & vanilla vodkaEnjoy this citrusy vodka poured over ice. It will keep for up to four months

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    MAKES

    38 x 50ML SERVINGSREADY IN

    3 WEEKSPRICE PER

    SERVING

    50p

    Gifts with styleDecant your vodka into

    old glass bottles or jam

    jars, then decorate each

    with string, festive berries,

    home-made tags and

    the initial of the person

    youre giving it to.

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    CALORIES

    764%

    SUGAR

    4.2g5%

    HIGHFAT

    5.6g8%

    HIGHSAT FAT

    3.4g17%

    HIGHSALT

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    has melted, remove the bowl.

    Sift 275g plain our with

    1 level tsp bicarbonate of

    soda into another bowl.

    Stir in 200g soft brown sugar.

    Beat 1 large free-range

    egg with 100g low-fat

    natural yogurt, 150ml milk

    and tsp vanilla extract.

    Add the mixture to the our

    with the melted chocolate.

    Stir until mixed and fold in

    50g milk chocolate drops.

    Divide between the cases

    and scatter over more drops.

    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until

    the tops spring back when

    pr essed. Cool on a wire rack.

    Use the red and green

    icing from a pack of

    Dr Oetker Ready to Roll

    Coloured Icing to make

    holly leaves and berries, using

    icing sugar for rolling out.

    Melt 100g white chocolate

    and drizzle a little on each

    muf n to look like cream on

    a pudding. Decorate with

    the holly and berries. Leave

    until the chocolate sets.

    Preheat the oven to

    190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. Line

    a muf n tray with 12 brown

    paper muf n cases.

    Break up 100g dark

    chocolate (70% cocoa

    solids) and put in a bowl with

    115g butter. Stand it over

    a pan of simmering water

    dont let the base touch the

    water. When the chocolate

    Chocolate muffin puddingsYou could also buy ready-made muf ns from the Asda bakery and get the kids to decorate with holly leaves, berries and white chocolate, or with shop-bought cake decorations see page 57 for ideas

    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    38619%

    SUGAR

    41.8g46%

    HIGHFAT

    14.8g21%

    MEDSAT FAT

    9g45%

    HIGHSALT

    0.1g2%

    LOW

    MAKES 12READY IN

    1 HRPRICE PER

    MUFFIN

    41p

    COVERRECIPE

    Gifts with styleMake your own pudding

    gift box. Simply line an

    old box with baking paper,

    cover with gift wrap and

    pop in your puds! Turn to

    page 110 for gift wrap ideas.

  • BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    503%

    SUGAR

    0.1g

  • Table decorationsDelight your guests with these DIY ideas for adding a festive touch

    Use

    treats to

    decorate

    Sweet display

    Fill a glass vase with

    sweets and chocolates

    for a centrepiece that

    kids will love and get

    to eat them later! We

    used a selection

    of sweets from the

    confectionary aisle.

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    Fancy fruit

    Pile a cake stand with fruit,

    such as pears, cherries,

    redcurrants, physalis and

    satsumas to set the scene

    for a festive feast.

    Festive sparkle

    Put your favourite baubles

    and decorations on a

    pretty plate. We used

    these from the Elegant

    Pioneer range at Asda.

    Star place-name cards

    Glue some pretty gift wrap onto

    card, then cut out triangles and

    star shapes. Make cuts (shown

    above) and simply slide the

    triangle shapes into place.

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    Festive feastCHRISTMAS FOOD

    Pull out the stops for a three-course Christmas lunch with all the trimmings with our easy-to-follow traditional recipes and a handy timeplan

    Spicy prawn & avocado cocktailMix this in the morning and chill until ready to eat the lime juice keeps the avocado from going brown

    2 ripe avocados

    2tbsp lime juice, plus 1 lime,

    cut into wedges, to serve

    100ml Asda Mayonnaise

    4tbsp Asda Tomato Ketchup

    4tbsp Asda Greek

    Style Yogurt

    2tbsp Asda Sweet

    Chilli Sauce

    1tsp Asda Creamed

    Horseradish Sauce

    2 x 240g packs Asda Frozen

    King Prawns, defrosted

    70g pack Asda Fresh Tastes

    Wild Rocket

    Smoked paprika

    Halve, stone and cube the

    avocados and put in a bowl

    with the lime juice. Toss gently

    until completely coated.

    Add and mix the ketchup,

    mayonnaise, yogurt, sweet

    chilli sauce and horseradish

    sauce. Chill until ready to serve.

    Divide the rocket between

    eight shallow glasses and add

    the prawn and avocado

    mixture. Drizzle the sauce over

    the prawns and avocado and

    sprinkle a little paprika on top.

    Add a wedge of lime

    to each glass, to serve.

    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    32516%

    SUGAR

    3.1g3%

    LOWFAT

    17.7g25%

    MEDSAT FAT

    3.6g18%

    MEDSALT

    1.1g18%

    MED

    SERVES 8

    READY IN

    15 MINS

    PRICE PER

    SERVING

    1.02

  • 34 | ASDA.COM/MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012

    SERVES 8

    READY IN

    4 HRS

    30 MINS

  • DECEMBER 2012 | ASDA.COM/MAGAZINE | 35

    CHRISTMAS FOOD

    Roast turkey with all the trimmingsA 6kg turkey will be plenty for eight guests with enough for another meal

    1 Asda Extra Special Norfolk

    Bronze Turkey, about 6kg

    1 lemon

    Sprig of thyme

    1 small onion

    75g unsalted butter,

    softened

    Herbs, and 1 orange, cut

    into wedges, to garnish

    Cranberry sauce, to serve

    Preparing the bird Remove the bag of

    giblets and liver. Wipe the

    inside and outside of the

    turkey with damp kitchen

    paper. Prick the lemon, then

    place in the turkey cavity

    with the thyme and onion.

    Lift the skin around the

    neck to get your hand

    underneath and rub butter

    over the esh. Rub butter

    over the skin, especially the

    thighs and legs.

    Roasting & basting Put the turkey in a roasting

    tin, breast side up. Cover with

    foil to make a loose parcel.

    Preheat the oven to 190C/

    170C Fan/Gas 5. Calculate

    the cooking time (see page

    42). Baste the turkey every

    hour and remove the foil for

    the last 30 minutes to crisp

    the skin.

    Test if the turkey is cooked

    by piercing the thickest part of

    the thigh with a skewer. If the

    juices are clear, this means its

    cooked. If pink, return to the

    oven for 15 minutes and keep

    checking until cooked.

    Enhancing the avour Move the turkey to a platter,

    tilting the bird so that the juices

    in the cavity run into the

    roasting pan. Cover with a

    double layer of foil. Rest in

    a warm place for at least

    30 minutes to allow the meat

    to relax and soak up the juices.

    Garnish with herbs, orange

    wedges, pigs in blankets and

    stuf ng balls (see recipes

    below), and serve with

    cranberry sauce (see recipe

    on page 38).

    Pigs in blankets Take 14 rashers of streaky

    bacon. Put one on a board

    and run the back of a knife

    along it to make it longer and

    thinner. Cut in half. Repeat

    with all the rashers.

    Take a 400g pack of Asda

    Pork Cocktail Sausages.

    Wrap half a bacon rasher

    around each sausage. Put

    them on a baking tray with

    the bacon joins underneath.

    The baking tray should have

    a shallow lip so that fat

    doesnt spill into the oven.

    Cook in the oven at

    190C/170C Fan/Gas 5 for

    30 minutes. Serves 8

    Sausage & apple stuf ng balls Fry a chopped onion in

    1tbsp sun ower oil for about

    5 minutes or until soft and

    starting to turn golden. Tip

    into a large bowl and cool.

    Add 750g sausagemeat,

    2tbsp chopped fresh sage,

    3tbsp chopped at-leaf

    parsley, the grated zest of

    1 unwaxed lemon and

    100g fresh breadcrumbs.

    Peel, core and nely

    dice 2 eating apples and

    add to the bowl. Add a

    beaten egg and use your

    hands to mix together.

    Put in a shallow ovenproof

    dish or shape into 24 balls

    and put on a baking tray,

    leaving a gap between

    each one. Cook in the oven

    at 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5 for

    35-40 minutes. Serves 8

    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    31916%

    SUGAR

    0.1g

  • BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    1357%

    MED MEDMEDLOW

    OF YOUR

    5 A DAY

    1 SAT FAT3.7g19%

    SALT

    0.7g12%

    FAT

    10.8g15%

    SUGAR

    2.7g3%

    1.5kg potatoes (peeled

    weight), Maris Piper, King

    Edward or Desiree are best

    1 level tbsp corn our

    6tbsp goose fat or

    sun ower oil

    Preheat the oven to 190C/

    170C Fan/Gas 5. Cut the

    potatoes into even-sized

    chunks. Add to a large pan

    of cold water, cover and

    heat until simmering. Simmer,

    covered, for 5 minutes.

    Drain, then return to the

    pan. Stand over a very low

    heat, uncovered, for a minute

    to allow moisture to evaporate.

    Sprinkle on the corn our.

    Cover the pan with a lid and

    shake to coat them in corn our

    and roughen up the edges.

    600g Brussels sprouts,

    trimmed

    2tbsp sun ower oil

    6 rashers streaky bacon,

    roughly chopped

    3 shallots, nely chopped

    25g butter

    Add the sprouts to a pan

    of boiling water, bring back

    to the boil and simmer for

    4 minutes. Drain in a colander

    and rinse under cold running

    water until cold. Cut in half or

    leave whole if theyre small.

    Perfect roast potatoesTheyre crispy on the outside and soft in the middle

    Brussels sprouts with baconStir-frying sprouts keeps them rm and crunchy

    Heat the goose fat or

    sun ower oil in a large roasting

    tin, then add the potatoes.

    Turn them over in the fat so

    that theyre all coated.

    Roast in the oven for

    30 minutes. When the turkey

    comes out of the oven to rest,

    increase the oven temperature

    to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

    Roast the potatoes for another

    20-30 minutes or until crisp

    and golden on the outside

    and tender in the middle

    when pierced with a skewer.

    Lift out with a draining

    spoon, leaving the fat behind.

    Put in a warm serving dish

    and sprinkle with sea salt.

    Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a

    wok and stir-fry the bacon for

    2 minutes. Add the shallots

    and cook until the bacon

    starts to crisp and the shallots

    are soft. Add the sprouts and

    another 1tbsp oil to the wok

    and stir-fry for 4 minutes.

    Remove from the heat,

    add the butter and toss to

    coat. Put in a warm serving

    dish and season with pepper.

    SERVES 8

    READY IN

    20 MINS

    PRICE PER

    SERVING

    50P

    SERVES 8

    READY IN

    1HR 10 MINS

    PRICE PER

    SERVING

    20P

    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    22111%

    SUGAR

    1.1g1%

    LOWFAT

    8.6g12%

    MEDSAT FAT

    1g5%

    LOWSALT

    TRACE

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    CHRISTMAS FOOD

    Honey roasted root vegetablesThe natural sugars from the vegetables alone will caramelise them, but weve given them a helping hand by adding a little honey

    Parsnip & Parmesan pure This can be made in advance and reheated

    1 butternut squash, peeled

    300g pack Asda Long

    Life Cooked Beetroot

    (without vinegar)

    4 parsnips, peeled

    16 Chantenay carrots

    4tbsp sun ower oil

    4tbsp clear honey

    Remove the seeds and

    bres from the squash and cut

    the esh into even pieces.

    550g parsnips, (peeled

    weight), cored with ends

    removed, cut into even pieces

    75ml double cream

    50g Parmesan, grated

    Chopped parsley

    Add the parsnips to a pan

    of lightly salted boiling water

    and cook until tender. Drain,

    reserving a little of the water.

    Return the parsnips to the

    pan and mash (preferably,

    with an electric hand mixer).

    Gradually beat in the

    cream, then add enough of

    the saved cooking water for

    the desired consistency. Stir in

    the cheese and season with

    pepper. Cool, then refrigerate.

    Reheat for 5-6 minutes in

    the microwave on Christmas

    Day and serve with parsley.

    Drain the beetroot and

    pat dry with kitchen paper.

    Cut into even-sized pieces.

    Top and tail the parsnips

    and cut into 2 shorter pieces.

    Cut the thick ends into quarters

    and the bottom piece in half.

    Top the carrots. Put the squash,

    carrots and parsnips in a pan

    and cover with cold water.

    Bring to the boil and simmer

    for 4 minutes. Drain well.

    SERVES 8

    READY IN

    25 MINS

    PRICE PER

    SERVING

    21P

    SERVES 8

    READY IN

    1HR

    PRICE PER

    SERVING

    40P

    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    1166%

    SUGAR

    3.9g4%

    LOWFAT

    7.6g11%

    MEDSAT FAT

    4.5g23%

    HIGHSALT

    0.1g2%

    LOW

    Heat the oil in a roasting

    tin at 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7

    for 4 minutes. Add all the veg

    and turn over in the fat. Roast

    for 20 minutes. Drizzle on the

    honey and turn the vegetables

    to coat. Roast for 10 more

    minutes. Put in a warm serving

    dish and season with pepper.

    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    1839%

    LOW LOWLOWHIGH

    OF YOUR

    5 A DAY

    2 SAT FAT0.8g4%

    SALT

    0.2g3%

    FAT

    6.4g9%

    SUGAR

    21.6g24%

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    Gravy The day before, remove the

    giblets from the turkey. Put

    them all (except the liver) in a

    pan with 1 bay leaf, 1 carrot,

    1 onion (halved) and a few

    sprigs of parsley and thyme.

    Add 700ml water and

    partially cover with a lid.

    Simmer for 2 hours, skimming

    the surface occasionally.

    Strain, skim and refrigerate.

    On Christmas day, measure

    650ml of your stock or

    dissolve a stock cube in

    600ml hot water. Drain the fat

    from the roasting tin, leaving

    about 6tbsp meat juices.

    Transfer these to a pan,

    using a wooden spoon to

    make sure you include all the

    Homemade gravy & saucesYou can make the gravy and bread sauce in advance and then cook/reheat on Christmas Day

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    bits of meat stuck to the tin.

    Stir in 3tbsp our to make

    a smooth paste. Cook over

    a low heat for half a minute,

    whisking with a wire whisk.

    Add the stock and 2tbsp

    redcurrant jelly. Bring to the

    boil, whisking all the time and

    simmer for 3 minutes. Serves 8

    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    814%

    SUGAR

    2.4g3%

    LOWFAT

    5.8g8%

    MEDSAT FAT

    0.8g4%

    LOWSALT

    0.4g7%

    MED

    Bread sauce Cut 1 onion into quarters

    and stud each quarter with a

    clove. Put in a pan with 600ml

    whole milk, 1 bay leaf, a

    small pinch of freshly grated

    nutmeg and a pinch of salt.

    Heat gently until simmering.

    Cranberry sauce Put 500g fresh or frozen

    cranberries in a pan with

    the grated zest of 1 orange

    and 150ml orange juice.

    Heat until simmering.

    Add 125g sugar and stir

    until it dissolves. Simmer for

    about 4 minutes or until the

    cranberries burst. Pour into

    a bowl and leave to cool.

    Serves 8

    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    784%

    SUGAR

    19.2g21%

    HIGHFAT

    TRACE

  • SERVES 12

    READY IN

    1HR 10 MINS

    PRICE PER

    SERVING

    59P

    DECEMBER 2012 | ASDA.COM/MAGAZINE | 39

    Cherry almond tri eMake this the day before then add the toppings on the day. You can also use Asda Madeira Cake instead of baking the almond cakes or muf ns

    Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/

    Gas 4. Put 4 paper muf n cases or 6

    paper cupcake cases in a muf n tin or

    bun tin. Put 50g softened butter, 50g

    caster sugar, 50g self-raising our,

    level tsp baking powder, 1 large egg

    and 15g ground almonds in a bowl and

    beat until creamy and mixed evenly.

    Divide between the paper cases and

    bake for 15 minutes for the cupcakes or

    20 minutes for the muf ns, or until the tops

    spring back when pressed lightly. Cool.

    Stone 250g fresh cherries and put

    in a pan with 100ml Asda Cherry Juice

    Drink. Simmer for 5 minutes. Cool.

    Cut the cakes in half and sandwich

    with 3tbsp Asda Extra Special Cherry

    Conserve. Break the cakes into pieces

    and put in the base of a large tri e bowl.

    Mix together 4tbsp cherry brandy and

    4tbsp of the cherry cooking juice. If

    you dont want to use brandy, replace

    it with more cherry juice. Drizzle over

    the cake. Drain the cherries and

    scatter evenly on top.

    Put 250g mascarpone in another

    bowl and stir to soften. Gradually add

    500g Asda Extra Special Creamy

    Custard until evenly mixed. Spread

    on top of the sponge and cherries.

    Whip 450ml double cream until it

    just holds its shape and put on top.

    Put 25g aked almonds in a dry frying

    pan and cook over a medium heat and

    toss until golden. Tip on a plate to cool.

    Decorate the tri e with the aked

    almonds and more fresh cherries.

    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    45023%

    SUGAR

    17.1g19%

    HIGHFAT

    36.7g52%

    HIGHSAT FAT

    22.1g111%

    HIGHSALT

    0.3g5%

    LOW

    CHRISTMAS FOOD

    Festive feast timeplanBased on a 6kg turkey

    THE DAY BEFORE

    If you are using a frozen turkey,

    defrost it (see page 42).

    Make the parsnip and Parmesan

    pure and put in the fridge.

    Prepare the pigs in blankets

    and stuf ng ready to cook. Cover

    with cling lm and chill.

    Peel the potatoes, cover with

    water and store in a cool place.

    Peel and cut up the squash,

    parsnips and carrots. Put in bags

    in the fridge.

    Make the stock, cranberry sauce

    and bread sauce. Refrigerate.

    Wash and trim the Brussels

    sprouts, chop the bacon. Store

    separately in the fridge.

    Prepare the tri e less the cream.

    ON THE DAY

    9.30am

    Prepare the turkey. Preheat the

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

    10.00am

    Put the turkey in the oven. Make

    the prawn cocktail less the rocket

    and nish the tri e. Refrigerate.

    12.30pm

    Put stuf ng balls and pigs in

    blankets in the oven. Parboil the

    potatoes and root veg. Drain.

    1.00pm

    Remove the stuf ng balls and pigs

    in blankets. Baste the turkey and

    return to the oven, uncovered. Put

    the potatoes in the oven.

    1.30pm

    Remove the turkey. Put on a platter

    and cover with foil. Turn the oven

    up to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Add

    root vegetables. Boil, drain and

    halve the sprouts. Make the gravy.

    2.00pm

    Remove the potatoes and root

    veg. Stir-fry the bacon and sprouts.

    Reheat gravy, bread sauce, pigs

    in blankets and stuf ng.

    2.10pm

    Finish the starters and serve.

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  • We recently won the title

    British Turkey Supermarket

    of the Year at the 2012 British

    Turkey Awards and our Basted

    Whole Turkey was named Best

    Christmas Traditional Product for its

    delicious, moist and buttery avour.

    Youll nd a wide range of turkeys in

    store and can pre-order at the Butchers

    Counter or at ASDA.com/groceries.

    Frozen Best if: You like to plan ahead

    and buy your bird in advance.

    We have a wide selection of frozen

    British turkeys, including basted birds,

    in sizes from small to extra large.

    FreshBest for: Those who dont want the

    hassle of defrosting a turkey.

    Asdas Butchers Selection standard

    whole birds and Extra Special Norfolk

    Bronze Free-Range turkeys are in store

    from 19 December. And this year,

    weve reared our own Extra Special

    Norfolk Bronze turkeys to give them

    a richer avour and succulent texture.

    They also meet high standards of

    welfare. Available to order: 30 Nov to 15

    Dec for delivery slots 20 Dec to 23 Dec.

    Crowns and jointsBest for: Easy cooking and carving;

    if your kitchen has a compact oven;

    and if you want to avoid leftovers.

    We have a range of fresh or frozen

    turkey crowns a crown is a bird with the

    legs and wings removed. As its smaller

    than a regular turkey, its quicker to cook

    and easier to carve. Boneless turkey

    joints are also available from the

    Chosen by you and Extra Special

    ranges. Available to order: Butchers

    Selection Turkey Crowns; 9 Nov to 22

    Dec for delivery slots 30 Nov to 23 Dec.

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    Whether youve never cooked Christmas lunch or youre an old hand,

    follow our tips on choosing, preparing and carving a traditional bird

    Turkey know-how

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    How to carve your turkey

    Ive got loads of friends and family coming over for Christmas

    lunch. How many people

    will one turkey feed?

    Approximately, a 2kg bird will

    feed 4-5 people, 4kg for 8-9

    people and 6kg for 12-13.

    Although this will depend on

    how hungry your guests are!

    Last year I struggled

    to defrost my turkey

    in time how long do they

    usually take?

    You can defrost a turkey in the

    fridge or in a cool room. Allow

    10-12 hours per kg if youre

    defrosting in a fridge. In a cool

    room (below 17.5C/64F),

    allow 3-4 hours per kg; and

    longer if the room is cooler.

    How long should

    I cook the bird for?

    Follow the instructions on the

    packaging, but for birds up to

    4kg allow 20 minutes per kg

    plus 70 minutes; and for

    birds weighing over 4kg allow

    20 minutes per kg plus 90

    minutes. You should include

    the stuf ng in the total weight.

    Ive heard that you shouldnt put stuf ng in the main part of the

    turkey. Is that correct?

    Only stuff the neck cavity if

    you stuff the main body cavity

    it can result in the bird being

    undercooked. However, its

    okay to put avourings such

    as lemon, orange, halved

    onion and fresh herbs in there.

    After youve stuffed the neck

    cavity, tuck and fasten the

    skin ap with cocktail sticks.

    Alternatively, cook the stuf ng

    separately in an oven dish.

    How will I know the turkey is cooked? Insert a clean skewer into

    the thickest part of the thigh.

    If the juices that run out are

    clear, the turkey is cooked.

    If theyre pinkish, return to the

    oven and cook for a further

    15 minutes, then test again.

    What are your tips for succulent turkey? My family always complain

    that mines too dry.

    After cooking, transfer the

    turkey to a platter, cover

    loosely with foil and leave

    to one side for 30 minutes

    to allow the meat to relax and

    soak up the juices. It will stay

    warm for up to an hour.

    For more cooking tips

    and a roasting calculator,

    go to britishturkey.co.uk

    Frequently asked questions

    1 Hold the tip of a drumstick and pull the leg outwards. Slice through

    the hip joint with a carving

    knife and remove the leg.

    Repeat. Cut through each

    leg joint to separate thigh

    and drumstick.

    2 Cut diagonally down the sides of the breast towards the wing. Press out

    the wing to reveal the joint,

    and cut through it. Remove

    the wings.

    3 Slice off the whole turkey breast, keeping the knife close to the

    bone. Carve the breast

    into even slices.

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  • Cant wait for the festivities to

    begin? Then treat your taste buds

    to the Christmas menu at your

    local in-store Asda Caf.

    Whether you visit during your

    weekly shop, or pop in when you

    fancy a night off from cooking,

    weve got a host of delicious

    reasons to visit an Asda Caf.For starters, theres a choice

    of two delicious warming soups

    Chantenay carrot and parsnip

    or broccoli and Stilton.

    For mains, you can enjoy a

    traditional British roast turkey

    Christmas dinner, or our Extra

    Special ham Christmas dinner.

    And to round things off in style,

    theres hot raspberry frangipane,

    served with yummy custard,

    cream or ice cream.

    Our fab Christmas menu is the

    easiest way to get into the festive

    spirit. Or if youre short of time,

    why not pop in for a quick cup of

    coffee and cake? See you soon!

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    Chantenay carrot and parsnip soup

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    1.50

    Main course

    British roast turkey Christmas dinner

    or Extra Special ham Christmas dinner

    or Vegetable Brie and cranberry tart

    4.25 or 2 for 8

    Dessert

    Hot raspberry frangipane, served with

    either custard, cream or ice cream

    1.75

    Christmas at theWeve got meals from just 4.25 or 2 for 8

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    Main attractionFancy a change from turkey? Try these alternatives for Christmas lunch

    SERVES 4

    READY IN

    50 MINS

    PRICE PER

    SERVING

    2.34

    2 x 340g packs Gressingham

    duck llets

    4 clementines

    1tbsp groundnut oil

    1 shallot, nely chopped

    200g cranberries,

    fresh or frozen

    25g sugar

    4tbsp Asda Fine Cut

    Marmalade

    Leeks, spinach and peas,

    to serve

    Pat the duck skin with

    kitchen paper. Leave in

    Duck breasts with fruity clementine & cranberry sauce Tangy cranberries give a festive twist to this delicious dish. The reserved duck fat is ideal for saut or roast potatoes

    the fridge for 30 minutes.

    Score the skin in diagonal

    lines with a knife.

    Peel the clementines.

    Save the peel from one of

    the clementines scrape off

    the white pith with a small,

    sharp knife and cut the peel

    into ne shreds. Put in a small

    pan, cover with cold water

    and heat until simmering.

    Simmer for 5 minutes or until

    tender. Drain and set aside.

    Pure the clementine esh

    in a blender or processor.

    Heat the oil in a small pan

    and cook the shallot over a

    low heat until soft. Add the

    clementines and cranberries.

    Cover and simmer for 5-10

    minutes. Add the sugar,

    marmalade and shredded

    peel. Stir until the marmalade

    has melted. Set aside.

    Preheat the oven to

    200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Put

    the duck breasts skin-side

    down in a frying pan. Cook

    over a medium heat for

    5 minutes until the skin is

    golden brown and the fat

    has run out. Drain and reserve

    the fat. Turn the breasts over

    and cook for 1 minute. Move

    to a roasting tin and cook in

    the oven, skin-side up for

    9-15 minutes, depending on

    how pink you like your duck.

    Leave to rest for about

    10 minutes. Reheat the sauce

    and serve with the duck,

    leeks, spinach and peas.

    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    44722%

    SUGAR

    22.4g25%

    HIGHFAT

    18.8g27%

    MEDSAT FAT

    4.5g23%

    LOWSALT

    0.5g8%

    LOW

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    SERVES 4

    READY IN

    50 MINS

    PRICE PER

    SERVING

    2.74

    10g butter, plus 25g extra

    2 x 240g packs Asda Extra

    Special Lightly Smoked

    Salmon Fillet

    4 sprigs at-leaf parsley

    200ml Asda Extra Special

    Prosecco

    2 shallots, nely chopped

    25g plain our

    150ml single cream

    1tbsp dill, chopped, plus

    4 sprigs to garnish

    Brussels sprouts and roast

    new potatoes, to serve

    Preheat the oven to 180C/

    160C Fan/Gas 4. Grease a

    Celebration salmonYou can use Prosecco, Cava, Champagne or any dry sparkling wine for this wonderful sauce plus you get to enjoy the rest of the bottle with your meal!

    roasting tin with 10g butter.

    Add the llets and put

    a parsley sprig on top of

    each one. Gently pour on the

    Prosecco it will foam up at

    rst. Then cover the tin with foil

    and cook for 20 minutes or

    until the sh akes easily.

    Discard the parsley. Lift

    the llets out and put them

    on a plate. Cover loosely

    with foil and keep warm.

    Reserve the Prosecco juice.

    Melt the rest of the butter

    in a saucepan and cook the

    shallots, over a medium heat,

    until soft, stirring occasionally.

    Remove from the heat and

    stir in the our. Cook over a

    low heat for a minute, whisking

    with a wire whisk. Remove

    from the heat and whisk in

    the juice. Return to the heat,

    whisking until thickened.

    Simmer for 2 minutes.

    Whisk in the cream and

    chopped dill, then season

    and reheat. Pour over the

    salmon and garnish with the

    dill sprigs. Serve with Brussels

    and roast new potatoes.

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    CALORIES

    45623%

    SUGAR

    4.9g5%

    LOWFAT

    27.6g39%

    HIGHSAT FAT

    11.5g58%

    HIGHSALT

    0.3g5%

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    CHRISTMAS FOOD

    SERVES 4

    READY IN

    55 MINS

    PRICE PER

    SERVING

    1

    150g butter, cut into small

    cubes, plus extra for greasing

    300g plain our, plus extra

    for rolling out

    A pinch each of dry mustard

    powder, cayenne and salt

    50g extra mature Cheddar,

    nely grated

    1 large egg, lightly beaten

    1tbsp mild olive oil

    1 small leek (white and pale

    green part), nely chopped

    160g bag Fresh Tastes Baby

    Spinach

    150g frozen petit pois

    200g pot Asda Lighter

    Plain Soft Cheese

    1tbsp at-leaf parsley,

    chopped

    1tbsp fresh sage leaves,

    chopped

    1 medium egg, beaten

    Preheat the oven to 190C/

    170C Fan/Gas 5. Grease the

    holes of a four-hole Yorkshire

    pudding tin with a little butter.

    Sift the our, mustard powder,

    cayenne and salt into a large

    bowl. Rub in the butter until it

    resembles breadcrumbs. Stir

    in the cheese and egg, then

    Cheese & vegetable piesThe cheese pastry in these pies make them taste really special but if youre short of time you could use ready-to-roll shortcrust pastry instead

    mix to a rm dough. You may

    need to add a couple of

    teaspoons of cold water.

    Make the dough into a at

    slab, then wrap it in cling lm

    and chill for 20-30 minutes.

    Heat the oil in a frying pan

    and cook the leek over a

    medium heat, until soft. Add

    the spinach, stirring until it wilts.

    Tip into a large bowl and

    stir in the frozen petit pois.

    Stir in the soft cheese, parsley

    and sage, then season well.

    Roll out the pastry on a

    lightly oured surface.

    Cut out 4 x 12cm-diameter

    rounds and use to line the

    pudding-tin holes. Cut out

    4 x 10cm-diameter rounds

    for lids and cut a star out of

    the centre of each one.

    Divide the lling between

    the tins and dampen the

    edges of the pastry with a

    little water. Put the lids on top

    and pinch to seal the edges.

    Bake in the oven for 25

    minutes or until golden brown.

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    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    76738%

    SUGAR

    2.4g3%

    LOWFAT

    49.7g71%

    HIGHSAT FAT

    28.4g141%

    HIGHSALT

    1.3g22%

    MED

  • Kids

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    these for

    dessert!

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    Ice cream snowmen

    Let the kids have fun decorating these cute gures youll need to work fast to serve them before they melt!

    2 dried apricots

    80g pot Asda Chosen

    by you Choco Toffee

    4 Asda Chosen by

    you Liquorice Allsorts

    4 Asda Cola Belts

    or Fruitella Strawberry

    Belts

    900ml tub Asda Chosen by

    you Vanilla Ice Cream

    Before you scoop the ice

    cream, cut the apricots to create

    noses for the snowmen. Line up

    some Choco Toffees for the

    snowmens buttons, eyes and

    mouths, and Liquorice Allsorts for

    hats. Snip the ends of Strawberry

    or Cola Belts for scarves.

    Scoop out 4 large balls of

    vanilla ice cream for the

    bodies and put in four dishes.

    Then scoop out 4 slightly

    smaller balls for the snowmens

    heads and place on top.

    Quickly decorate with the

    sweets to create snowmen

    and serve immediately.

    SERVES 4

    READY IN

    5 MINS

    PRICE PER

    SERVING

    60P

    Ice and easyFor super-cool desserts, get creative with these freezer friendly

    recipes that are bound to be a big hit with your guests

    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT

    PER SERVING FOR 5 TO 10 YEAR OLDS

    CALORIES

    55031%

    HIGHFAT

    30g43%

    HIGHSAT FAT

    18.5g93%

    HIGH LOWSUGAR

    57.6g68%

    SALT

    0.4g10%

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    4 large egg whites

    225g caster sugar, plus

    100g for the toffee sauce

    115g pistachios, nely

    chopped

    75g unsalted butter

    450ml double cream

    Preheat the oven to 130C/

    110C Fan/Gas . Line two

    baking trays with baking paper.

    Draw a 21cm diameter circle

    on each, then turn the paper

    Toffee & pistachio meringueWalnuts or pecans can replace pistachios. This dessert can be frozen for two weeks in a plastic container

    SERVES 12

    READY IN

    2HRS

    PRICE PER

    SERVING

    32P

    over. Whisk the whites to form

    glossy peaks. Add the sugar a

    heaped tsp at a time, whisking

    until stiff again after each one.

    Gently fold in the pistachios.

    Put a small dab of the mixture

    under the paper in each

    corner to help it stick to the tray.

    Spread the mixture on the trays

    to make two rounds, using the

    pencil marks as a guide.

    Bake in the oven for

    1 hour 15 minutes or until pale

    coloured and crisp. To test if it

    is cooked, peel off the paper

    at one edge if it peels off

    easily the meringue is cooked.

    Cool on a wire rack.

    Meanwhile, make the toffee

    sauce. Heat 100g caster sugar

    in a small pan with 2tbsp water

    until the sugar dissolves. Cook,

    without stirring, until golden

    brown, then remove straight

    away from the heat and add

    the butter and a small pinch

    of salt. Add 75ml of the double

    cream and stir until its evenly

    mixed. Set aside until cold.

    Lightly whip the rest of the

    cream until it holds its shape.

    Fold in the toffee sauce with

    a spoon so that you have a

    swirled effect.

    Spread on one meringue

    and top with the other.

    CHRISTMAS FOOD

    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    39820%

    SUGAR

    27.7g31%

    HIGHFAT

    29.7g42%

    HIGHSAT FAT

    16.5g83%

    HIGHSALT

    0.1g2%

    LOW

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    Orange & pineapple sorbet cupsThis retro-style dessert is light and refreshing and offers the perfect balance to rich Christmas food

    6 large oranges

    1 x 400g pack Fresh Tastes

    Pineapple Chunks

    2 level tbsp caster sugar

    75ml Cointreau (optional)

    x 900ml pot Asda Chosen

    by you Pineapple and

    Mango Sorbet

    Slice off the tops of each

    orange and carefully scoop

    out the esh using a spoon.

    Remove as much of the pith

    and membranes from the

    esh as possible. Then whizz

    the esh in a blender or

    processor to make juice. Put

    75ml of this juice in a small,

    lidded plastic container and

    freeze to use later. (Either drink

    the rest of the juice or freeze it in

    an ice cube tray. Its great with

    sparkling wine to make Bucks

    Fizz on Christmas morning.)

    Carefully wipe the shells

    and put in a large plastic

    container and freeze.

    Two to four hours before you

    are ready to serve, put the

    pineapple in a bowl and add

    the sugar, Cointreau (if using)

    and 75ml of the frozen orange

    juice. Cover and leave until

    the juice melts. Stir well, cover

    and refrigerate.

    When youre ready to

    serve your orange cups,

    half ll each orange shell

    with the pineapple

    mixture and top with a

    scoop of the pineapple

    and mango sorbet.

    Serve immediately.

    SERVES 6

    READY IN

    25 MINS

    PRICE PER

    SERVING

    90P

    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    21511%

    HIGH LOW LOWSUGAR

    43.1g48%

    FAT

    TRACE

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    150g sultanas

    100g dried cranberries

    150g glac cherries,

    quartered

    150g ready to eat dried

    apricots, cut into pieces

    the size of a sultana

    6tbsp Cointreau

    100g pistachio nuts

    150g Asda Dark Chocolate

    (50% cocoa solids)

    Christmas pudding ice creamThis creamy ice cream has all the taste of a traditional Christmas pudding and can be frozen in ramekins

    SERVES 10

    READY IN

    4HRS 40 MINS

    PLUS SOAKING

    PRICE PER

    SERVING

    80P

    3 large eggs, separated

    75g icing sugar

    300ml double cream

    Put the sultanas, cranberries,

    glac cherries, apricots and

    Cointreau in a bowl and cover

    with cling lm. Soak for 1-3 days.

    Line 10 ramekins with a

    double layer of cling lm.

    Chop the nuts.

    CHRISTMAS FOOD

    Break the chocolate into

    squares and melt in a bowl

    over a pan of simmering water

    don't let the bowl touch the

    water. Remove the bowl.

    Whisk the egg whites until

    stiff. Gradually whisk in the

    sugar, a level tablespoon at a

    time, whisking well after each.

    In another bowl, whip the

    cream until it just holds its

    shape. Beat the yolks with

    a fork to break them up.

    Fold the fruit and soaking

    liquid, nuts and yolks into the

    cream using a large metal

    spoon. Gently fold in the whites,

    turn into the ramekins and cover.

    Freeze for at least 4 hours.

    BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    50925%

    SUGAR

    44.5g49%

    HIGHFAT

    27.5g39%

    HIGHSAT FAT

    13.8g69%

    HIGHSALT

    0.1g2%

    LOW

  • Get your pastry right, and your mince pies will be the best youve ever tasted.

    Our basic recipe is great for lemon meringue pie and bakewell tarts, too

    Sweet shortcrust pastryMasterclass

    MAKES 28

    READY IN

    1HR 20 MINS

    PLUS COOLING

    PRICE PER

    MINCE PIE

    14P

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  • BASED ON GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT PER SERVING

    CALORIES

    21211%

    SUGAR

    11.7g13%

    HIGHFAT

    11.4g16%

    HIGHSAT FAT

    6.1g31%

    HIGHSALT

    0.3g5%

    MED

    Gather the pastry dough with your hands,

    wrap in cling lm and chill for 30 minutes.

    Roll out on a lightly oured surface to the

    thickness of a pound coin. Cut out 28 x 8cm

    rounds and 28 x 7cm stars using Asda Star

    Cutters, 1.97 for 5-pack. Gather the leftover

    dough, roll out and cut out more shapes.

    Bake the mince pies for about 25 minutes

    or until golden brown. Leave in the tins for

    10 minutes, then ease them out with a

    round-bladed knife and transfer to a wire

    rack to cool. Give them a light dusting of

    icing sugar before serving hold the sieve

    above the pies and gently tap its sides.

    Dissolve the caster sugar in 3tbsp hot water.

    Leave to cool, then chill further in the fridge.

    Sift the our and salt into a bowl. Add the

    butter and vegetable fat and rub in with your

    ngertips until it looks like breadcrumbs. Mix

    the yolks with the sugared water and add to

    the bowl. Mix with a round-bladed knife until

    the mixture clumps together to form a dough.

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

    Use the rounds to line the holes of two 12-hole

    tins, easing them to t in snugly. Fill each hole

    with a heaped teaspoon of mincemeat from

    a 822g jar. Dampen the edges of the pastry

    shells, place the stars over the mincemeat,

    and press their ends against the shells to seal.

    2 level tbsp caster sugar

    450g plain our, plus extra

    for rolling out

    Good pinch salt

    250g salted butter, chilled,

    cut into small cubes

    50g Trex Pure Vegetable Fat,

    chilled, cut into small cubes

    2 egg yolks from large eggs

    Sweet shortcrust pastry

    is the perfect pastry for

    mince pies crumbly,

    buttery and slightly

    sweet. Its just like plain

    shortcrust with sugar

    and egg yolk added.

    Mixing the sugared

    water with egg yolk

    means the sweetness

    is evenly distributed

    throughout the dough.

    As well as enriching

    the dough, adding

    egg yolk also means

    it becomes slightly

    elastic, which is good

    news if youre not used

    to making pastry.

    These mince pies

    will keep in an airtight

    container for two

    weeks, or you can

    freeze them instead.

    Sweet shortcrust pastry

    Glynis McGuinness

    Food Editor

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    Warm hands? Your ingredients and hands should be nice and cool when handling pastry or it might get crumbly and dif cult to roll. Run them under cold running water for a minute.

    Hot kitchen? A steamy kitchen can have the same effect, so put the bowl of rubbed-in our in the fridge for 15 minutes before adding the egg yolk and sugared water.

    Glynis tips

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    Freshly bakedEnjoy award-winning, freshly made mince pies from the Asda bakery, made to a traditional recipe and bursting with fruity avours

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    This change from savoury to sweet

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    Asda In-Store Baked Mince Pies,

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    Our mince pies are hand nished and lightly dusted with sugar

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    Try our great range of baking mixes and cake decorations to make gifts for loved ones

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    CALORIES

    30415%

    SUGAR

    40.8g45%

    HIGHFAT

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    MEDSAT FAT

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    HIGHSALT

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    LOW

    Roll out 750g white ready-to-

    roll icing to a 30cm round.

    Lightly brush the surface of the

    marzipan with boiled water

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    the icing on top of the cake.

    Smooth it down the sides of

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    Make icing using 60g Royal

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    in a small dish, covered with

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    Heat 125g apricot jam and

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    Brush the top and sides of

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    1kg Asda Mixed Dried Fruit

    100ml brandy or rum

    215g butter, softened

    215g soft brown sugar

    4 large free-range eggs

    225g plain our, sifted

    2tsp ground mixed spice

    Grated zest of 1 orange

    and 1 unwaxed lemon

    75g ground almonds

    100g glac cherries, quartered

    Put the dried fruit in a bowl

    with the brandy or rum. Cover

    with cling lm and leave for

    24 hours, stirring occasionally.

    Line a 22cm deep round tin

    with three layers of baking

    paper. Preheat the oven to

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    Beat the butter, sugar, eggs,

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    Put the mixture in the tin and

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    Bake for 2 hours, then reduce

    the oven to 140C/120C Fan/

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    Remove from the tin and

    cool on a rack. When cold,

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    Wrap the tin to stop the cake drying out use a double layer of newspaper tied with string. If the cake browns too much when baking, cover with a double piece of baking paper after 2 hours. Id love to see readers results send your photos to the address on page 7.

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    CALORIES27315%

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    MEDSAT FAT7.6g38%

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    300g plain our, plus extra

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    1 level tsp ground ginger

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