The Weekly Pinch of Shopping: 10.10.25
We’re back with The Weekly Pinch of Shopping, ready to tell you what’s worth popping in your trolley this week! From freezer items that make mealtimes a breeze to tasty snacks to tide you over in between, we’ve searched high and low for the latest and greatest additions to the supermarket shelves.
First on the list are Birds Eye Captain’s Discoveries Lemon & Parsley Prawns. Who needs a chippy tea when you’ve got these at home? Plate them up with some oven chips, peas, and gravy, and you’ve got yourself a proper fish supper!
Need a little snack to get you through the afternoon? Make sure you’ve got some Fox’s Fabulous Millionaire’s Cookies in your cupboard, or bake your own batch of our Double Chocolate Chip Cookies.
While you’re here, it’s a good chance to remind you that Pinch of Nom: Slow Cooker is available wherever you prefer to buy your books from! It’s packed full of 100 one-pot recipes that make the whole family happy without you having to spend hours in the kitchen.
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Back to your shopping trolley, there’s plenty here for you to dig your teeth into (literally). Keep reading for our top finds…
Birds Eye Captain’s Discoveries Lemon and Parsley Prawns – 264 calories per ½ pack
Fancy a fish dinner? These Birds Eye Captain’s Discoveries Lemon & Parsley Prawns are a tasty way to bring the seaside to your plate. Zesty, herby, and ready in minutes!
If you prefer your fish with a bit of a kick, we think you’ll love our Garlic Chilli Prawns too. They’re almost as quick to make!
Birds Eye Captain’s Discoveries Lemon and Parsley Prawns are available from Tesco, priced at £4 per pack.
Our Garlic Chilli Prawns never miss.
Hellmann’s Sweet and Sour Sauce – 67 calories per serving
Bored of mayonnaise? We hear you! And so does Hellmann’s, it seems! Their Sweet and Sour Sauce is a must-have addition to your sauce collection. Try it as a dip, drizzle, or even a stir-fry shortcut.
Dippers, here’s a headstart: our Chicken Goujons prove nuggets aren’t just for kids.
Hellmann’s Sweet and Sour Sauce is available from Tesco, priced at £2.60 per bottle.
Get dipping with our Chicken Goujons.
Fox’s Fabulous Millionaire’s Cookies – 113 calories per cookie
Fox’s do love a decadent biscuit, and so do we! These Millionaire’s Cookies are the latest of their fancy variations, and we can’t wait to have a nibble.
For even more chocolatey goodness, give our Double Chocolate Chip Cookies a go. They make a great addition to your biscuit tin, and they’re freezer-friendly so you can bake a big batch and defrost whenever you fancy a sweet treat.
Fox’s Fabulous Millionaire’s Cookies are available from Iceland, priced at £1.50 per packet.
Take a bite of our Double Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Dairylea Dunkers Ritz Crackers – 224 calories per pack
Dairylea Dunkers aren’t just for kids’ lunchboxes, they’re a bite-sized savoury snack for grown-ups too. And now they’ve collaborated with Ritz to bring us the ultimate dunking duo.
And if you’re a proper cheese fanatic (we don’t blame you), you’ll want to try our golden flaky Cheese Palmiers. One batch makes 32, so you can put them on your buffet table if you’re hosting or freeze and snack as you please.
Dairylea Dunkers Ritz Crackers are available from Iceland, priced at £3.30 per pack of 6.
Psst… these Cheese Palmiers are calling your name.
Lurpak Garlic Butter – 97 calories per serving
Add even more flavour to your cooking with this Garlic Butter from Lurpak, an effortless way to level up a cheese toastie.
We also think it would be amazing melted over our Roast Potatoes. Try it and tell us what you think.
Lurpak Garlic Butter is available from Iceland, currently down to £2.25!
Spread it on your spuds.
Jacob’s Mini Cheddars Frank’s Red Hot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce – 130 calories per serving
Here’s another one for the cheese lovers: Jacob’s have teamed up with Frank’s to bring us Mini Cheddars with a Red Hot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce kick.
For a homemade snack that packs a fiery punch, try our Paprika Chilli Chickpeas. They’re filling, good for you, and ready in just 15 minutes.
Jacob’s Mini Cheddars Frank’s Red Hot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce are available from Morrisons, and right now they’re reduced from £2 to just £1.50!
Our Paprika Chilli Chickpeas are another spicy snack.
Pip & Nut Protein Caramel Almond Bars – 221 calories per bar
Packed with sweet and nutty flavour, these Pip & Nut Protein Caramel Almond Bars are a great way of keeping you going between meals!
And if you love almond in your sweet treats, take things a step further with our Orange and Almond Cake. It makes for a great dessert, or you can have an afternoon slice with your cuppa.
Pip & Nut Protein Caramel Almond Bars are available online at Ocado, currently reduced from £4.25 to just £2.50!
Have a slice of our Orange and Almond Cake.
New York Bakery Co. Health and Wellness Bagels, Light – 158 calories per serving
Bagel masters New York Bakery have brought out a lighter version of their usual bagel — introducing the Health and Wellness edition. These are begging to be slathered with peanut butter.
Or you can make your Saturday mornings a bit more exciting (not to mention delicious!) with our Dill Cream Cheese Bagels.
New York Bakery Co. Health and Wellness Bagels, Light are available online at Ocado, priced at £1.90.
Use these for our Dill Cream Cheese Bagels.
Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Salted Caramel & Peanut Cheesecake – 327 calories per serving
We think this Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Salted Caramel & Peanut Cheesecake looks like a dreamy dessert! Just pop it on a plate and voila, you’ve got an effortless after-dinner treat.
Since it’s autumn, it’s the perfect time to try our seasonal twist on cheesecake, made with creamy pumpkin (or butternut squash is just as good) and cosy autumnal spices.
Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Salted Caramel & Peanut Butter Cheesecake is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.50 per pack of 2.
Try our autumnal take on cheesecake.
Cadbury Pots of Joy Caramel Dessert – 160 calories per 60g pot
They’re called “Pots of Joy” for a reason… these creamy desserts from Cadbury’s sound like a Dairy Milk caramel in spoonable form, perfect for a chocolatey hit whenever the craving strikes. We can’t wait to tuck in.
They also remind us of our own Chocolate Mousse recipe. It’s great on its own or topped with some fruit of your choosing!
Cadbury Pots of Joy Caramel Dessert are available from Morrisons, and right now you can get a pack of 2 for just £1.75!
Make your own chocolate mousse.
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Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection
Tasty meals don’t have to cost a fortune! And Aldi is once again proving it with their affordable Super 6 selection. Scroll down to see the latest bargains and our recipe suggestions…
Butternut Squash
This would go perfectly in the Baked Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe we mentioned above.
Shallots
Shallots work brilliantly in our Braised Pork Cheeks with Apple.
Sugar Snap Peas
Can’t get enough of this green vegetable? Jazz your garden peas with our chilli and mint version.
Salad Potatoes
Use these as part of our Smoked Salmon and Potato Salad.
Royal Gala Apples
These are dying to be made into a delicious Apple Strudel.
Mixed Peppers
An exclusive from our Quick and Easy cookbook, Tuna Melt Peppers are a speedy lunch option.
Remember: We don’t accept payment or gifts to include any of the products above – we just love them, and we hope you will too.