The Weekly Pinch of Shopping: 21.11.25
Hello, fellow foodies! We’re back with another Weekly Pinch of Shopping. No matter if you’re a seasoned weekly shopper with us or this is your first time here, you’re in for a treat (more than one, in fact!).
We’ve got plenty of festive finds to get you in the Christmas spirit, including Greggs’ Christmas bakes in Iceland (finally!), Tesco Finest Pigs in Blankets Yorkshire Puddings, and Sainsbury’s Yule Log Mini Bites.
There’s also plenty to keep you going when you’re not cooking up a Christmas storm, like La Famiglia Rana’s Spicy Sausage & Mozzarella ravioli and our latest Flava It! sachets.
Don’t forget, our Slow Cooker book is the perfect stocking filler if you’ve started Christmas shopping, and it’ll rescue you from hours spent in the kitchen (because you deserve a treat too!).
Tap here or the image to grab your copy if you haven’t already!
Let’s see what snacks and sips we’ve found on the shelves for you this week…
Greggs 2 Festive Bakes – 454 calories per bake
You can officially bring Greggs’ festive flavours home now their Christmas bakes have landed in Iceland’s freezer aisles. No queuing required!
Or if you’d prefer something fresh from your own oven, say hello to our brand new Sausage Roll Wreath. It’s everything you love about a classic sausage roll, arranged into the ultimate centrepiece for your festive table. Serve it up for guests, or do what we do… tear off a piece whenever you fancy a little nibble.
Greggs 2 Festive Bakes are available from Iceland, priced at £3.50 per pack – or from £3.34 each as part of a multi-buy.
You might want to bookmark our Sausage Roll Wreath.
Drink Me Chai Apple Pie Latte – 65 calories per 15g serving
Anyone else in complete cosy season mode? Give us alllll the spicy festive drinks! Including this Drink Me Chai apple pie-infused latte mix.
And if you want to make things even more festive, bake a batch of our Mini Spiced Christmas Apple Pies. They’re a fab alternative to mince pies, perfect if you fancy a change or you’re simply not a fan of the Christmas classic.
Drink Me Chai Apple Pie Latte is available from Tesco, priced at £3.80 per 250g tub.
Try our spiced apple alternative to mince pies.
Tesco Finest Belgian Milk Chocolate Mini Florentine Wreath – 148 calories per 3 florentines
We’re already on the hunt for options for our festive spread, and this Belgian Milk Chocolate Mini Florentine Wreath from Tesco’s Finest range looks perfect. Who doesn’t love a bit of edible Christmas decor? Pop it in the middle of your table and let everyone break off their own little florentines.
For something a little lighter but just as lovely to look at, our Fruit Christmas Tree is a colourful, tasty, and slimming-friendly alternative.
Tesco Finest Belgian Milk Chocolate Mini Florentine Wreath is available from Tesco, priced at £5 per wreath.
Get the recipe for our healthy Christmas centrepiece.
Tesco Finest Pigs in Blankets Yorkshire Puddings – 86 calories per pig in pudding
Who else secretly looks forward to the pigs in blankets more than the main event? These Tesco Finest Pigs in Blankets Yorkshire Puddings are the kind of festive treat we just can’t get enough of. All the best bits in one bite!
If you’re cooking for any vegetarians (or just fancy mixing things up), we’ve come up with an amazing alternative – our Halloumi in Blankets.
Tesco Finest Pigs in Blankets Yorkshire Puddings are available from Tesco, priced at £5.50 per pack.
Make a veggie version.
Morrisons Cheese & Garlic Christmas Doughball Tree – 246 calories per ¼ pack
Morrison’s Cheese and Garlic Christmas Dough Ball Tree has just branched out onto shelves, and it’s going straight in our trolley.
If you’d rather have something homemade, our Air Fryer Christmas Dinner Croquettes are the perfect answer to that age-old Boxing Day question… what on earth do I do with all these leftover veggies?! We make them every year!
Morrisons Cheese & Garlic Christmas Doughball Tree is is available for order from Morrisons mid-November, priced at £5 per tree.
Why not give these a go?
La Famiglia Rana Spicy Sausage & Mozzarella – 332 calories per ½ pack
Of course, you need to stay fuelled in between all of those bouts of Christmas cooking, and this Spicy Sausage & Mozzarella ravioli from La Famiglia Rana is chef’s kiss. Packed with authentic Italian flavours and ready in minutes, it’s ideal for when you need something tasty, fast.
And if that’s put you in the mood for even more spicy sausage goodness, our own Spicy Sausage Pasta is on the table in just 25 minutes and you probably have most of the ingredients in your cupboards already!
La Famiglia Rana Spicy Sausage & Mozzarella is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3 per 250g packet.
Pasta for dinner is always a good idea.
Sainsbury’s Yule Log Mini Bites Tub – 86 calories per mini bite
Arguing over whether or not Die Hard counts as a Christmas film works up quite the appetite, and these Sainsbury’s Yule Log Mini Bites are the ideal snack to have within arm’s reach for your festive film night.
Fancy serving up a proper dessert before the film? Our Christmas Chocolate Log is a lighter take on the traditional version for all the festive flavour without the post-pudding slump!
Sainsbury’s Yule Log Mini Bites Tub is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.75 per tub.
Make it a large.
Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference No Turkey Crown – 165 calories per serving
Vegetarian or cooking for vegetarians this Christmas? Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference range has a No Turkey Crown that makes for the perfect meat-free option, or a simple alternative for anyone looking for something lighter than the usual bird.
Feeling fancy? You could always whip up our veggie nut roast, packed with Christmassy chestnuts, earthy mushrooms, and all the flavours of a delicious roast. Find it exclusively on pages 194-195 of Pinch of Nom: Comfort Food.
Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference No Turkey Crown is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £6 per turkey crown – or £5 with your Nectar card.
Find our Chestnut Roast exclusively in Pinch of Nom: Comfort Food.
Flava It! X Pinch of Nom Creamy Cajun Style Chicken – 430 calories per serving
For another fuss-free dinner while you start gearing up for the big day, our Flava It! X Pinch of Nom range has a brand new seasoning: Creamy Cajun Style Chicken. We know you love making this recipe, so we’ve made it even easier to whip up that beautifully silky sauce with a simple sachet.
Flava It! X Pinch of Nom Creamy Cajun-Style Chicken is available from Tesco, and right now it’s on offer for just 75p!
Flava It! X Pinch of Nom Chinese-Style Curry
Put your own spin on fakaeaway night with our new Chinese-Style Curry Flava It! X Pinch of Nom sachet. For a limited time only, you can get it from Tesco for just 75p. Even cheaper and even less calories!
Flava It! X Pinch of Nom Chinese-Style Curry is available from Tesco, and right now it’s on offer for just 75p!
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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…
Chantenay Carrots
These are perfect for our Maple Glazed Carrots, another festive favourite.
Baby Corn
This works beautifully in our Tomato, Bacon, Sausage, and Mushroom Risotto.
Shallots
A staple ingredient for our Balsamic Glazed Pork, a speedy Sunday dinner option!
Green Beans
Fire up the air fryer for our Crispy Green Beans.
Braeburn Apples
Use these for our Mini Spiced Christmas Apple Pies we mentioned above!
Unwaxed Lemons
Juice these for our zesty Baked Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Cumin.
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.