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What did we get in the Family Sharing & Cooking/ September Box?
Paxo Golden Breadcrumbs (£1.70) is the Product of the Month. This product from Paxo is a really handy cupboard staple.
The golden breadcrumbs give a lovely crisp, crunchy coating and are especially good for adding texture to meals. Use with chicken, fish or veggies - cover in flour, dip into a beaten egg and then coat in golden breadcrumbs.
My son who's been recently cooking for us more often, used Paxo breadcrumbs to cook chicken fillets to serve in brioche buns with salad, mayo, crispy bacon and ranch sauce.
I wondered if I might also use them in an apple strudel, as we have a big harvest in the garden (since I first wrote it, I actually cooked an apple and plum strudel and used Paxo breadcrumbs mixed in the filling, it worked very well). Have you tried cooking sweet dishes with these breadcrumbs?
The resealable tub makes them easy to keep on hand. Simple, versatile and very useful.
Nutritional information: 0.36g of salt and 86kcal per 24g portion; no artificial colours.
Available in Tesco, Morrisons, ASDA and Ocado.
Homepride Marry Me Chicken Pasta Bake Sauce (£2.65) is a really convenient way to make a comforting pasta bake without lots of prep. This is a new addition to the Homepride range..
The creamy sauce has a lovely rich flavour, with the sundried tomato and herbs adding plenty of character.
Great for a quick midweek dinner when you want something tasty with minimal effort.
Nutritional values: 0.97g of salt and 87kcal per 121g portion (1/4 jar); no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Available in Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons, Iceland and B&M.
Ko-Lee Thai Sensation Instant Noodles (£0.70 each) are surprisingly tasty instant noodle options with lots of Thai-inspired flavour.
The fragrant curry seasoning gives them a lovely aromatic kick, and they are incredibly quick and easy to prepare (super for teens who seem to be hungry as soon as they come home from school, or just an hour later after an evening meal).
You should receive 3 flavours: Thai Massaman Curry, Thai Red Curry and Thai Chicken Green Curry.
Thai Massaman Curry is a meal of noodles in a mildly spiced coconut curry with a medley of vegetables and warm, aromatic flavours. Nutritional values; 3.6g of salt, 12g of sugar and 460kcal.
Thai Chicken Green Curry is a pack of noodles in a spiced broth with the aroma of green curry, flagrant lemongrass and a hint of coconut. Nutritional values: 4.88g of salt, 5g of sugar and 424kcal per 100g.
Thai Red Curry is a pack of noodles in a lightly spiced coconut curry with the heat of chilli and fragrant herbs. Nutritional values: 4.5g of salt, 6.6g of sugar and 461kcal per 100g.
Great for a speedy lunch, or a little fakeaway, when you don't want to spend ages in the kitchen.
Ready in minutes with just hot water. Add a sprinkling of fresh herbs, like chopped parsley, coriander or spring onions for an extra flavour and texture.
Available in Amazon and major supermarket chains.
Maggi Global Kitchen Teriyaki Noodles with Chicken & Mushroom Risotto with Chicken (£3 each) are new products in the Maggi range.
You should receive 1 item of two. We got Global Kitchen Mushroom Risotto with Chicken, made with brown rice.
Ready in just 2 minutes, it is a source of protein, and is low in saturated fat. Easy and convenient to use, it is a good kitchen staple. Saying that, the consistency of this risotto is more of a thick soup.
Nutritional values: 1.5g of salt and 245kcal per 260g serving.
Available in Tesco and Morrisons.
Fruit Bowl Peelers (£2.95) are made with real fruit, 1 of your 5 a day, a source of fibre, gluten free and plant based.
A lovely snack for the whole family, they are ideal for lunch boxes. Peelers are made by squashing juicy apples and sweet strawberries together with a little fruit juice.
Nutritional values: 5.8g of sugar and 31kcal per 1 peeler (there are 5 in a box).
Available in all major supermarkets.
Rubicon Cherry Burst (£1.29) is a refreshing fruit-flavoured sparkling drink.
Made with real fruit juice, Cherry Burst tastes like summer in a glass, with a mix of ripe cherry and juicy peach.
Best served chilled over ice.
Nutritional values: 11g of sugar and 48kcal per 250ml.
Available in Sainsbury's, ASDA, Morrisons, WHSmith and Co-Op.
Voss Lime & Mint Sparkling (£1.59) is a flavoured water in a can.
I buy Voss still water in glass bottles, but this was the first time we've tried flavoured Voss. The flavours are subtle, and the taste is crisp. Very refreshing.
With zero calories, and none of the artificial sweeteners, this drink is a lovely alternative to traditional fizzy drinks.
You should receive 2 items in your box.
Available in Holland & Barrett, Ocado and Amazon.
What's your favourite product from the latest box?