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1.2kg Basted Beef Joint with Salt & Pepper Crust - £10
Real People - 27th November 2008
2kg Stuffed Turkey Crown - £12
"No bones and all breast meat, what's not to like?"
Freezy does it!
Woman - 24th November 2008
12 Mini Blackforest Gateaux
"For those who have overindulged, these little desserts are perfect."
Freezy does it!
Woman - 24th November 2008
15 Crispy Duck Parcels - £2
"Perfect nibble sized-serving."
Freezy does it!
Woman - 24th November 2008
12 King Prawn Spoons - £2
"For a quick and tasty starter this is perfect. Just take the spoons out of the box, thaw as per instructions and garnish with a sprig of fresh dill or parsley. Excellent value."
Woman's Own - 17th November 2008
386g King Prawn Ring - £3
"At this price I would serve a ring at each end of the table and let everyone dive in. Good-sized prawns - and even though they were frozen they're still full of flavour."
Ready-made starters,
Essentials - December 2008
6 Sultana Scones - 75p
"Warm these tasty scones through, serve with jam and cream - and you could easily pass them off as homemade. If you don't leave the packaging lying around of course!"
The best fruit scones,
Chat - 16th October 2008
500g Apple Crumble - £1
"A deep-dish crumble with plenty of fruit...the flavour is good, with tart fluffy apples counteracted by the sweet crumble topping." Verdict: 8/10
Best Test: Apple crumble,
Best - 23rd September 2008
Apple & Raspberry Juice
Mummy: "The kids will love drinking this after playing out in the sunshine. It's great value too."
Girl: "I agree, Mummy. It's not too sweet and it's very light and refreshing."
Boy: "It was perfect after a game of football. The combination of apple and raspberry soon quenched my thirst." Verdict: 10/10
The Grumps: The family few can satisfy,
Take a Break - 24th July 2008
Chilli Con Carne
"We liked this! Good chunks of minced meat with a slight sweet, peppery flavour, which both adults and kids enjoyed."
The Best Tinned Chilli,
Chat - 13th March 2008
200g Brussels Paté - £1
Daddy: "My first impression is that it doesn't look very well presented. But for £1, you can't complain!"
Girl: "I like this. It has a smooth texture and spreads easily and evenly."
Mum: "I'd happily buy this again. It's excellent value for money and tastes really good. More, please!" Verdict: 9/10
The Grumps: The family few can satisfy,
Take a Break - 7th February 2008
1kg Crispy Coated Jumbo Chips - £1
"These aren't just chunky - they're flippin enormous! And they taste wonderful - crisp on the outside with no hint of grease, and fluffy and light inside. It's National Chip Week so get stuck in!" Chat Choice
The Best Chunky Oven Chips,
Chat - 14th February 2008
Raspberry Brulée Cheesecake - £3
"Tangy raspberries and a sweet crunchy topping."
3 Must-Try Puds,
Essentials - January 2008
1kg Roasting Potatoes - £1
"Great value and suitable for veggies. Nice and crispy outside and fluffy potato inside. A bit rich for me as they're coated in a light batter" 8/10, Best Low Fat.
What's Best on Test: Oven-ready roasties,
Essentials - January 2008
75 piece Tex Mex Combo Platter - £5
"Everyone agreed: Substantial platter.Can't beat the value. For a last-minute party, a couple of boxes is all you'll need."
Best value for money: Party Food,
Woman's Weekly - 31st December 2007
75 piece Indian Platter - £5
"Perfect if you're having a party.. A nice selection at a great price."
Best Value for Money: Party Food,
Woman's Weekly - 31st December 2007
75 piece Tex Mex Combo Platter - £5
"Onion rings, wedges and breaded mushrooms - this is just right for younger and not-so-young guests. TIP Serve with mayonnaise dips - garlic mayo for the more developed tastebuds."
Ben's Party Kitchen,
Chat - 31st December 2007
Strawberry Cheesecake - £1
"Little - but oh, so good! We loved this for the intense strawberry topping, the delicious creamy layer and the crunchy crumbs. Pretty perfect - you have to wonder how they do it for the price!" Chat Choice
The Best Cheesecake for only £1,
Chat - 20th September 2007
Italian Stonebaked Pepperoni Pizza - £1.50
"Plenty of meat, cheese and herb topping make this a really tasty treat that we scoffed in record time! And it's actually made in Italy - bonus points for that Iceland." Chat Choice
The Best Pepperoni Pizza,
Chat - 4th January 2007
12 Mini Quiche - £2
"Good ratio of filling to shortcrust pastry. We especially liked the quiche lorraine. Make great party nibbles!" 8/10
What's Hot & What's Not,
Real People - 4th January 2007
