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M&S Steak, Ale and Mushroom Casserole in a Pot

M&S Steak, Ale and Mushroom Casserole in a Pot

By Bill on December 3, 2010

“Tender steak pieces with rich Dorset ale, mushrooms, swede, carrots and cabbage, topped with herb roasted potatoes.” Lots of beef and veg here. The steak is chewy, but that usually means it’s actual steak and not some chopped-and-formed beef-and-soy-protein product. The potatoes are not roasty-tasting; I was actually craving the crushed potatoes from the other […]

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M&S Sausage Casserole in a Pot

M&S Sausage Casserole in a Pot

By Bill on December 1, 2010

“British pork sausages with onions and carrots, topped with a creamy potato and cabbage crush.” Like the M&S Fish Pie in a Pot this one is layered with the sauce on the bottom and the potato/cabbage crush on top. The layering isn’t as important here, though, as the ingredients aren’t as sensitive to cooking as […]

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M&S Fish Pie In a Pot

M&S Fish Pie In a Pot

By Bill on November 29, 2010

“Haddock & salmon pieces in a crème fraîche and leek sauce with spinach, topped with a creamy potato and pea crush.” This is the first of three reviews of a new(-ish) line from M&S of “stuff” in a pot. Overall I am very impressed with these meals, particularly this one. The meal is layered with […]

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M&S House Shaker Salad

M&S House Shaker Salad

By Bill on November 22, 2010

Pasta, cucumber, peas and beans with a creamy oregano and garlic dressing. The pasta in this salad looks like tortellini but it’s actually hollow. It’s good and chewy, but I haven’t figured out the obsession here with egg pasta. Regular pasta would be just as nice in this salad and would help reduce the fat […]

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M&S Gastropub Main for 2 – Moussaka

M&S Gastropub Main for 2 – Moussaka

By Bill on October 24, 2010

Tender minced lamb with layers of sliced potatoes, aubergines and courgettes topped with a rich béchamel sauce with sliced tomato. Moussaka is the Greek name for an aubergine (eggplant)-based dish found throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, Balkans and Middle East. All variants contain aubergine, tomato and usually minced meat. The modern Greek version was probably invented […]

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M&S Super Wholefood Salad

M&S Super Wholefood Salad

By Bill on October 12, 2010

“Super wholefood salad with a mint vinaigrette” This isn’t my favorite salad in the M&S Super Wholefood line. It has loads of healthy stuff–edamame, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, lentils–but it’s just not as flavorful as their other salads. As advertised, it’s very minty, but that’s all I wrote while taking my tasting notes. It would make […]

Posted in Review | Tagged chickpeas, couscous, edamame, lentils, m&s, onion, peas, peppers, pumpkin seeds, salad, sunflower seeds, vegetarian | Leave a response

M&S Super Wholefood Salad with Blueberries & Mango

M&S Super Wholefood Salad with Blueberries & Mango

By Bill on October 4, 2010

“Quinoa, red rice and sprouted peas and beans with a lemon and basil oil dressing, blueberries and mango.” What a great salad. It’s full of healthy ingredients–quinoa, sprouted beans, blueberries, mango–but it doesn’t taste too healthy. The dressing is lemony from lemon juice and zest and basily from the ubiquitous basil-infused sunflower oil. The quinoa […]

Posted in Review | Tagged barley, blueberries, chickpeas, cucumber, favorite, m&s, mango, pumpkin seeds, quinoa, raisins, rice, salad, vegetarian | 1 Response

M&S Carrot Salad

M&S Carrot Salad

By Bill on September 27, 2010

“Carrot Salad with a coriander vinaigrette” The description of this salad mentions coriander but it’s the mint (infused in sunflower oil, as M&S is wont to do) that plays a prominent role. The cinnamon in the vinaigrette is also very strong and the honey makes it quite sweet. The bulgar wheat is chewy and wheat-y. […]

Posted in Review | Tagged bulgar wheat, carrot, chickpeas, cranberries, honey, m&s, onion, vegetarian | 1 Response

M&S Simply Fuller Longer Tomato & Basil Chicken with Couscous & Butternut Squash

M&S Simply Fuller Longer Tomato & Basil Chicken with Couscous & Butternut Squash

By Sharon on September 15, 2010

“Tomato & basil chicken, couscous & butternut squash with a sweet balsamic dressing.” Sharon rule: When it comes to food prep, the less the better. When left to my own devices, I’ll eat a progressive dinner of cheese and crackers, yogurt, peanut butter from a spoon, followed by whatever sweet thing is in the house. […]

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M&S Hoi Sin Duck Noodle Bowl

M&S Hoi Sin Duck Noodle Bowl

By Bill on September 10, 2010

“Egg noodles in a rich hoisin sauce with hand shredded aromatic duck and oriental vegetables.” M&S never ceases to amaze me with their creativity and skill. They have the standard ready meals: pies, pasties, bangers and mash, etc. They also have meals like this one, a really interesting take on Peking duck. The flavors and […]

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