MandS-summer-food-newsletter-2017

FREE SUMMER 2017

FREE ISSUE 7
WELCOME
TO MARKS & SPENCER FOOD
Let us take you on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean to discover some fabulous
ideas for entertaining. Marks & Spencer is famous in the UK for its first-class range of
food and drink. So, whether you’re planning drinks and nibbles with friends, or a
relaxed alfresco meal with your family, we’ll help you create a memorable occasion.
ZESTY IDEA
Make an instant starter with
Rocket, AED 20 (100g) and
Shaved Parmesan, AED 30
(80g). Whisk 6 tablespoons olive
oil with the juice of 1 lemon, and
a pinch of salt and freshly
ground black pepper. Drizzle
over the salad and top with fine
curls of lemon zest.
ON THE COVER
Get creative with party canapés. We made our cover
stars by spreading them with Black Olive Tapenade,
AED 19 (130g), and a variety of vegetables, topped
with Welsh Goat’s Cheese, AED 27 (125g), walnuts and
flat-leaf parsley.
DID
YOU
KNOW?
LOOK OUT FOR
THIS LOGO…
Wherever you see this Did You Know? logo
on the following pages, you’ll be able to find
out a bit more about what makes us and
our products stand out from the crowd.
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Grown in sun-drenched Puglia in Italy, our
flavoursome Cherry tomatoes are carefully
packed by hand straight after being picked.
Cherry tomatoes
AED 23 (280g)
THIS ISSUE
SUNSHINE FLAVOURS
Recapture those blissful holiday moments in the
sun with exciting ingredients that bring an
instant taste of the Mediterranean
Crisp and light, these are
perfect for dipping
Italian Torinesi Breadsticks,
AED 9 (125g)
Juicy Spanish peaches
are famed for their
aroma and sweetness,
captured in this
refreshing drink
Spanish Peach Iced Tea, AED 12 (250ml)
These flatbreads are known in Italy as ciappe – meaning slate or tile. Ours are made
to a traditional recipe by a small producer in Liguria. Top with feta and olives
Olive Flatbreads, AED 19 (150g)
BUILD YOUR
OWN BRUSCHETTA
Bruschetta is a classic Italian
antipasto, or appetiser, consisting of
grilled bread rubbed with garlic and
topped with sweet, ripe tomatoes.
To rustle up a super-easy starter, use
slices of ready-made garlic bread.
Make sure it’s nice and crisp – this is
the key to a good bruschetta; a soggy
base is likely to collapse when you pick
it up. Once baked, leave the bread
slices to cool, then top with Italianinspired
ingredients, such as vibrant
green pesto – ours is packed with basil,
pine nuts and pecorino romano cheese
– chopped fresh tomatoes and finely
diced red onion. Finish with whole
fresh basil leaves to serve.
Garlic Baguette,
AED 15 for four (210g)
Green Pesto,
AED 19 (190g)
Discover more at marksandspencerme.com
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MADE FOR
SHARING
MORE THAN A DIP
Made from chickpeas and tahini, houmous has been eaten in the
Mediterranean region for centuries. Chunky layered Moroccan
Style Houmous, AED 18 (170g), has a super-smooth texture.
Spoon it into a dish, then scatter with mint
and pomegranate seeds to serve.
Make hosting a party easy with a quick-toassemble
feast of dishes. Our tips will help you
put your own spin on outdoor entertaining
THIRST QUENCHER
Lemonade is a classic
summer drink. We’ve given
it a delectable Middle Easterninspired
twist in
our Freshly Squeezed
Pomegranate and Raspberry
Still Lemonade, AED 25 (1ltr)
– just the thing to brighten up
your table.
SPEEDY SALAD
Rustle up a leafy salad
in no time. Simply combine
watercress and wild rocket
with crunchy sliced radishes
and red onion, then toss
through a lemon dressing.
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FIERY FAVOURITE
A trip to Barcelona and the city’s famous
‘Gambas Pil Pil’ tapas dish inspired these Garlic
and Parsley Prawns, AED 45 (140g). In Spain,
they’re served sizzling in terracotta dishes, but
you could keep things simple
and fresh by serving them on a platter.
or a bed of crisp gem lettuce.
WRAP IT UP
Spoon spicy Cauliflower and Harissa Chickpea
Salad, AED 25 (175g), on to flatbreads, along with
its yogurt, feta and mint dressing, then roll into
traditional Moroccan-style wraps. Moroccan
Style Fruity Couscous, AED 21 (200g), drizzed
with tzatziki, works well too.
FLAVOURSOME
BREADS
Cut our different breads into
fingers and top with diced
tomatoes, garlic and oil for
fuss-free canapés; or tear
and throw into a salad.
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THE NEW
AFTERNOON TEA
Try a refreshing twist on the traditional and serve a
selection of favourite cakes with perfectly paired iced
fruity teas and a revitalising coffee spritzer
RICH INDULGENCE
If coffee and cake is your thing, try our Fairtrade
Colombian 100% Arabica Coffee, AED 26
(100ml), with a slice of Chocolate Fudge Cake,
AED 27 (415g) – a rich sponge filled and topped
with a fudge frosting. The spritzer is made with
Italian espresso, mixed with sparkling water and a
dash of sugar, and is inspired by the cold-brew
coffee trend. Pour over ice and garnish with a
cherry or curl of lemon zest.
FRUITY TWIST
Your tea wouldn’t be complete without a slice
of Victoria Sandwich Cake, AED 27 (410g). This
classic cake features an all-butter sponge filled
with strawberry jam and Madagascan vanilla
buttercream. The sweet jam works well with
invigorating Apple and Mint Iced Tea,
AED 12 (250ml). Decorate with slices of apple
and a sprig of mint for a stylish touch.
SPICE SURPRISE
Lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg,
and mixed with juicy raisins and crushed
pineapple, our Carrot Cake, AED 27 (410g),
is topped with a cream cheese frosting and
a light dusting of cinnamon. It’s perfect
accompanied with a glass of Citrus Iced
Tea (recipe above), as sweet carrot and
orange flavours go well together.
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RECIPE
CITRUS ICED TEA
Ready in 15 minutes, plus cooling • Serves 4
100g caster sugar
2 oranges, zest and juice, plus orange
slices to serve
2 sprigs rosemary, plus extra to serve
400ml Earl Grey tea, made with 2 teabags,
cooled
1 Make a syrup. Combine the sugar and
100ml water in a pan over a high heat. Bring
to the boil, then simmer until the sugar has
dissolved. Add the orange zest and rosemary.
Leave to cool, then strain.
2 In a jug, mix 60ml of the syrup with the tea
and the orange juice. Add ice, and serve with
rosemary sprigs and orange slices.
DID
YOU
KNOW?
HOST A SAVOURY
TEA PARTY
1
Scones don’t have to be sweet. Choose
Cheese Scones, AED 15 (280g), and
swap the usual jam and cream for a
fruity chutney and crescents of green apple,
or sundried tomatoes and slices of feta.
2
Delicate cucumber finger sandwiches
are traditional, but for a Mediterranean
twist, cut the bread into fingers, cut in
half and fill with pesto, slices of mozzarella
and basil. Secure with toothpicks.
3
Crisp Italian Olive Flatbread,
AED 19 (150g), made to a traditional recipe
in Liguria, makes a great base for cream
cheese and smoked salmon. Garnish with dill for a
delicate finish – perfect for afternoon tea.
All Marks & Spencer
cakes are made by
expert bakers to
traditional recipes,
using the finest
ingredients, such as
free-range eggs and can
be enjoyed with our
Fairtrade tea or coffee.
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COOL IDEAS
Our versatile cordials and spritzers make more than
delicious drinks. Try these easy recipes for warm days
CITRUS LOLLIES
Make refreshing ice lollies by dissolving 100g
sugar in 100ml warm water. Leave to cool, then
add a bottle of Lemon and Rose Pressé,
AED 18 (1.5ltr), or 2 cans of Sparkling Grape,
Sicilian Lemon and Grapefruit, AED 18 (1ltr).
Pour into lolly molds containing thin slices of
strawberry or lemon, add a lolly stick and freeze
overnight.
WHY NOT TRY…
Serve the granita with your
favourite fresh fruits –
mango and kiwi go well with
mandarin – for a colourful
and cooling dessert
TROPICAL COOLERS
Granita looks great in a tall glass. Dissolve 100g sugar
in 100ml warm water. Cool, then mix with 2 cans of
Sparkling Mandarin, AED 12 (250ml), and pour into a
deep, freezer-proof dish. Freeze for 30 minutes, then
remove from the freezer and rake with a fork. Return
to the freezer. Repeat every 30 minutes, until it is
frozen, with a slushy – but not watery – texture.
FRUITY JELLIES
Give a traditional party treat a twist by suspending fruit in
jelly. Soak 5 gelatine leaves in cold water for 10 minutes.
Squeeze out the excess water, add 75ml boiling water
and stir to dissolve. Pour in a bottle of Sparkling British
Elderflower Pressé, AED 18 (750ml). Divide 300g
raspberries among 6 bowls or glasses, then pour in the
jelly. Set in the fridge for 4 hours.
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SWEET ENDINGS
We travelled the shores of the Mediterranean to seek inspiration for
desserts to tempt you and your guests at the end of a delectable meal
NEW WAYS WITH
RASPBERRY JAM
GOLDEN GREECE
Honey is a key ingredient
in Greek desserts, and it’s
at the heart of our Honey
and Ricotta Cheesecakes,
AED 49 for (160g). We’ve
also tumbled nuts through
honey to create the sticky
topping. Ricotta makes
them nice and light.
Our delicious raspberry jam is made with
Glen Ample raspberries from Scotland, which
are celebrated for their rich, tart flavour.
It’s all thanks to the growing region’s cool
temperatures and fertile soils.
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Don’t
2
Whisk
just keep the jam for your toast. Use it to
add a twist to a cheeseboard by serving it instead
of traditional chutney;
it into vinaigrette for a fruity salad
dressing; or stir it through your porridge or
yogurt for a brighter start to the day.
British Raspberry Soft Set Jam,
AED 21 (295g)
SUNNY SPAIN
Sweet and aromatic Valencia
oranges were used to make a
juicy, thick-set sauce, which
pairs nicely with chocolate in
our Sunken Chocolate and
Valencian Orange
Cheesecake, AED 49 (535g).
The bourbon biscuit-crumb
base adds a satisfying crunch.
DID
YOU
KNOW?
Valencia oranges were
specially selected for
our cheesecake (left)
because of their high
juice content, and
perfect balance of
sweetness with just
a hint of tartness.
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HAMPERS & GIFTS
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Visit us in store to discover more.
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POSTCARD
FROM LONDON
Chocolate, sweets and – of course – tea, in packaging inspired
by British icons, make perfect presents for young and old
CREAMY PERFECTION
Fudge is a creamy, chewy sweet, often sold
in British seaside towns. Cornish Clotted
Cream Fudge Tin AED 35 (100g), is made
with lots of thick cream from Cornwall.
STAND TO ATTENTION
Our Chocolate Soldiers AED 17 (110g),
are made from silky-smooth milk chocolate.
A net of these upstanding fellows makes
a great little gift for children.
TEA WITH TRADITION
There’s nothing more British than a cup of
tea, and our English Breakfast Tea Tin
AED 45 (125g), has 50 teabags containing
a carefully selected blend.
Keep the tin and refill.
LOVELY LOLLIES
Not just a tasty treat, our Solid Milk
Chocolate Lollies AED 10 (28g),
are beautifully foil-wrapped in
iconic red, white and blue designs.
TOP MINTS
With their peppermint
flavour, hard coating and
softer centre, mint imperials
are popular traditional
sweets. They’re often enjoyed
at the end of a meal. Mint
Imperials Tin AED 35 (225g).
CHOCOLATE TREAT
Made for Marks & Spencer
to an exclusive recipe in
Norfolk, England, Milk
Chocolate Bar AED 17 (200g),
is quality confectionary
in a wrapper inspired
by the Union Jack.