{"id":378678,"date":"2017-12-18T12:01:08","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T12:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/?p=378678"},"modified":"2020-11-09T17:34:01","modified_gmt":"2020-11-09T17:34:01","slug":"delicious-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/delicious-6\/","title":{"rendered":"FROM SUCCULENT STARTERS, MOREISH MAINS AND DELICIOUS DESSERTS, TESCO HAS EVERYTHING A HOST COULD NEED TO HELP MAKE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">FROM SUCCULENT STARTERS, MOREISH MAINS AND DELICIOUS DESSERTS, TESCO HAS EVERYTHING A HOST COULD NEED TO HELP MAKE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378685 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"218\" height=\"75\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Christmas has arrived early for the host looking to make an impression on guests this year. From traditional treats and twists on classics, to dinner party delights and alternative centrepieces, Tesco has a hassle free range of festive food and drink to whet your guests\u2019 appetites this Christmas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">www.tesco.com<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tesco\/\">FACEBOOK<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tesco\">TWITTER<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/tesco\">YOUUTBE<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/tesco\/\">PINTEREST<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tescofood\/?hl=en\">INSTAGRAM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>STARTERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco finest* Langoustine &amp; Salmon with Cr\u00e8me Fraiche Mousse &#8211; 90g, \u00a33 Add charm to the Christmas dinner table this year with our finest* Langoustine &amp; Salmon with Cr\u00e8me Fraiche Mousse. Poached Scottish Salmon blended with sweet langoustine and full fat cr\u00e8me fraiche makes an indulgent fish starter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378684 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"187\" height=\"113\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco finest* Quenelle Chicken Liver Parfait with Sloe Gin &amp; Cranberry Jelly \u2013 30g, \u00a32 Our finest* Quenelle Chicken Liver Parfait with Sloe Gin and Cranberry Jelly makes for an attractive addition to any dinner table. It features a rich and indulgent parfait with British chicken livers, double cream and cognac, topped with a sweet sloe gin and cranberry jelly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378695 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"132\" height=\"173\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco King Prawns &amp; Scallops with Prosecco Sauce \u2013 220g, \u00a33.50 A hassle free starter that\u2019s cooked from frozen in just 25 minutes. Plump prawns and scallops are combined in a shell with a Prosecco sauce, all topped with crispy golden breadcrumbs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>MAINS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco finest* Free Range Heritage Narragansett Turkey, \u00a39\/kg Working with our farmer for the last five years to bring back this elegant bird from the brink of extinction, our show-stopping Narrangansett turkey has wonderfully tender meat with a delicious, succulent taste. Slow grown for a fuller flavour and free to roam in open fields foraging on autumnal berries, this rare breed is raised in East Anglia to welfare standards approved by the RSPCA. Also available through \u2018Festive Food to Order\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378696 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"141\" height=\"147\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco finest* British Three Bird Roast \u2013 1.75kg, \u00a330 Our impressive part-boned three bird roast is made up of duck, free-range turkey and free-range goose all reared on farms in the UK. This roast is expertly hand-cut and prepared by a small team of skilled butchers in their family-run business, which was established in 1971. Each rich gamey slice contains a stuffing made with outdoor-bred pork, Bramley apple, blossom honey and sage. It\u2019s easy to carve and topped with bay leaves for extra flavour. Also available through Festive Food to Order.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378686 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"132\" height=\"168\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco finest* Crackling Three Pork Roast \u2013 1.5 \u2013 1.8kg, \u00a38\/kg An alternative to turkey, this joint combines three flavoursome pork cuts which are hand rolled around each other \u2013 succulent pork belly, pork shoulder and a sweet pork, apple, cranberry and honey stuffing. The inner cuts cook more slowly due to how heat penetrates the joint, which maintains the moisture of the meat and results in a more tender eat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378697 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"122\" height=\"165\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco Crackling Gammon Joint with Maple &amp; Bourbon Glaze &#8211; 2.8kg, \u00a35.50\/kg Make your guests\u2019 mouths water this Christmas with this impressive and flavoursome centrepiece. Simple to cook and partially de-boned to make it extra easy to carve, its sweet and sticky maple and bourbon glaze caramelises in the oven for an extra crispy crackling. During cooking, the meat w ill pull away from the bone, resulting in a French-trimmed effect.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378687 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"153\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco finest* Bucks Fizz Sweet Cured Ham Joint &#8211; 900g, \u00a312 A fusion of two Christmas classics and exclusive to Tesco, this ham joint features sweet cured British pork marinated with tangy orange juice and sweet Prosecco and is finished with a Bucks Fizz gold shimmer and candied orange glaze. Great to enjoy throughout the festivities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378680 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"129\" height=\"170\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco finest* Scottish Salmon Side with a Mulled Cranberry Glaze &#8211; 580g, \u00a310 Perfect to add a visual splash of colour to any festive feast, our finest* Salmon Side is topped with caramelised oranges which deliver just the right level of sweetness to the succulent salmon. A tart, mulled cranberry glaze, made with ruby port and red wine, cuts nicely through the rest of the flavours. Also available through Festive Food to Order.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378688 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"164\" height=\"120\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco Portobello Mushroom Wellington \u2013 500g, \u00a33 A vegetarian alternative to the classic Beef Wellington, our Portobello Mushroom Wellington cooks from frozen in just 40 minutes. It is filled with a perfect mix of creamy mushroom and spinach with bursts of sweet cranberry, encased in a rich puff pastry with a cranberry and parsley crumb.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378692 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"223\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>DESSERTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco finest* 4 Belgian White Chocolate, Heritage Raspberry &amp; Prosecco Baubles, \u00a310 These Belgian chocolate delights, fashioned to look like antique Victorian baubles, make a beautiful addition to any buffet or after dinner spread. A rich white Belgian chocolate decorated shell is dusted with a lustre and hidden inside is a light Prosecco mousse, encasing a smooth heritage raspberry sauce.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378681 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"167\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco finest* Belgian Chocolate and Caramel Filled Trees 4pk, \u00a310 Get everyone around the dinner table involved with our festive desserts. Shaped like Christmas trees and finished with an elegant green lustre, simply tap to reveal a secret filling of smooth, silky caramel and a light Belgian chocolate mousse with vanilla fudge pieces and honeycomb, on top of a brownie base. An easy yet elegant way to add some theatre to any Christmas table.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378689 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"122\" height=\"163\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco finest* Sicilian Lemon, Belgian White Chocolate &amp; Heritage Raspberry Bouche, \u00a312 A light way to finish any Christmas dinner, this dessert perfectly pairs a fruity Sicilian lemon mousse with a thick tart heritage raspberry centre. It\u2019s topped with a creamy white chocolate ganache and decorated with chocolate snowflakes and whole sweet raspberries. Also available is our Tesco finest* Belgium Chocolate, Honeycomb and Caramel Bouche which is a great alternative for chocolate lovers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378693 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"116\" height=\"153\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco finest* Special Delivery Cake \u2013 1.5kg, \u00a315 Packed full of juicy plump vine fruits, glac\u00e9 cherries and festive spices steeped in oak-aged Cognac and cherry brandy, this Christmas cake is iced to create a gift-bag effect. It features intricate snowflake detailing and is topped with glazed fruit and nuts. Perfect with a cup of tea once the Christmas lunch has gone down!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378682 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"144\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t14.jpg 144w, https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t14-55x55.jpg 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 144px) 100vw, 144px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CHEESE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco finest* Truffle Brie \u2013 135g, \u00a32.50 A creamy French Brie layered with luxurious Italian black truffle. The delicate flavour of the brie is balanced with a natural earthy taste from the truffle and is set to be the star of your Christmas cheese board this year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378690 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"117\" height=\"147\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FESTIVE DRINKS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco finest* Bottle Aged Negroni and Tesco finest* Bottle Aged Espresso Martini Cocktail &#8211; 70cl, \u00a315 each<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Developed by Tesco Mixologists, our finest* bottle aged cocktails are mixed from top quality ingredients and are ready to shake or pour straight from the bottle. Serve over ice and garnish to impress your guests with all the finesse of the best bartender in town, no mess or stress. Our Negroni, characterised by gin aromatics, is a bitter-sweet Italian classic and the perfect aperitif. Partner with our Tesco finest* Espresso Martini for a sophisticated after dinner drink and complete your dinner occasion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In response to the growing trend for low and no alcohol products, Tesco has developed three lowalcohol wines, each containing less than 0.5% alcohol and are produced by a gentle process which extracts alcohol but not flavour.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco Low Alcohol Sauvignon Blanc \u2013 75cl, \u00a33 The grapes for our low alcohol Sauvignon Blanc are carefully selected from sunny Spanish vineyards and picked at night to retain freshness, resulting in this light and citrusy Sauvignon Blanc which pairs perfectly with turkey.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378694 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"106\" height=\"143\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco Low Alcohol Cabernet Tempranillo \u2013 75cl, \u00a33 Our low alcohol Cabernet Tempranillo is made by an independent family owned company in Spain. High quality Cabernet and Tempranillo grapes are used to make this spicy and smooth medium red, which is delicious with cold meats and cheeses.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378683 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"76\" height=\"131\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tesco Low Alcohol Garnacha-Ros\u00e9 \u2013 75cl, \u00a33 Grown under the intense Spanish sun which helps develop the ripe flavours of fragrant raspberry and strawberry, this Garnarcha-ros\u00e9 can be enjoyed chilled on its own, or with seafood.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-378691 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"65\" height=\"131\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FROM SUCCULENT STARTERS, MOREISH MAINS AND DELICIOUS DESSERTS, TESCO HAS EVERYTHING A HOST COULD NEED TO HELP MAKE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Christmas has arrived early for the host looking to make an impression on guests this year. 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