Mince Pies!

For those who like making their own mince pies, here's two varieties on the shelves in Aldi! The Classic version and the Brandy infused version! Get some of the light ready made pastry, pop em in the oven, add a dollop of cream and you're set! Who's making their pies this year? x 

The Pantry Classic Mincemeat 

15g - 2SP

20g - 3Sp

30g - 5SP

Specially Selected Brandy Infused Mincemeat 

15g - 2SP

20g - 3Sp

30g - 5SP

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Festive Pizzas from Lidl!

Pigs In Blanket Pizza... that... is... ALL! The other one... well I'm judging you! I am... I only allow chocolate sprouts in my house... SmartPoints per 1/3 portion... Pigs In Blankets flavoured ANYTHING... I'm in! Who's tried them? x 

Lidl Deluxe - Pigs In Blankets Festive Feast Pizza

163g portion (1/3 pizza) - 12SP

Lidl Deluxe - Pigs In Blankets Festive Feast Pizza

149g portion (1/3 pizza) - 12SP

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Twistd!

I spotted these in Tesco where the cous cous usually is and wondered how they fair points wise, with all the added flavours etc. and they're not too bad. I've done the SPs per portion, each pack is 2 portions when it's made up... I'm def going to get the East Indian one next time I think it would be fab with chicken curry! Anyone tried them out? x 

Twistd Flavour Co. - Italian Inspired Mascarpone & Tomato Risotto

per 130g serve - 5SP

Twistd Flavour Co. - Mexican Inspired Super Grains

per 130g serve - 5SP

Twistd Flavour Co. - East Indian Inspired Spiced Cous Cous

per 130g serve - 5SP

Twistd Flavour Co. - Moroccan Inspired Fruity Cous Cous

per 130g serve - 5SP

Twistd Flavour Co. - Mediterranean Inspired Chargrilled Vegetable Cous Cous

per 130g serve - 5SP

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I'm a trifle tasty!

Fine... CHRISTMAS... it's December so it's all systems go! I spotted this in M&S and thought it's definitely something that I know a lot of people would be interested in! Tasty Trifle flavoured cereal, I mean 100% festive! Something even the man in red would buy into! Anyone interested? x 

M&S 'I'm a Trifle Tasty Cereal'

per 15g - 2SP

per30g - 5SP

per 45g - 7SP 

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Santa Claus is already here!

All the sweet treats in the shops now... knowledge is power! 

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The Mighty Mug Shot...

Spotted these in Tesco on one of my trips, The mighty Mug shot range, dun dun duuuuunnnn! I found 5 flavours on the shelves in my local Tesco... I've done the SPs are per pot once it's made up with boiling water to approx 440g. They might be something to fill the gap that's quick and easy...  Anyone tried them? x

The Mighty Mug Shot - Seriously Spicy Madras

per 440g as made - 11SP

The Mighty Mug Shot - Flamin' Firecracker Chicken

per 440g as made - 12SP

The Mighty Mug Shot - Big Time Bolognese Pasta

per 440g as made - 12SP

The Mighty Mug Shot - Kickin' Salt & Pepper Chilli Beef Pasta

per 440g as made - 11SP

The Mighty Mug Shot - Soulful Cajun Pasta

per 440g as made - 11SP

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New ready meals from M&S!

New ready meals from M&S for the days when you just can't face the kitchen anymore! Lord knows there's enough cooking done in Decembet! These are the kind of ready meals you can cook and eat over two nights if you wanted too, just add a load of veggies and you're set! So I've done the SPs for half and full portions below! Anyone tried them out? x

M&S Food - Pork & Apple Sausages with root veg crush

per 200g - 6SP

per 400g - 12SP

M&S Food - Moreish Chicken Pie with root veg topping

per 200g - 5SP

per 400g - 10SP

M&S Food - Roasted butternut squash pasta bake

per 200g - 9SP

per 400g - 18SP

M&S Food - Comforting cottage pie with root veg crush

per 200g - 6SP

per 400g - 13SP

M&S Food - Flaming chicken masala with pilau rice

per 200g - 8SP

per 400g - 17SP

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