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This month’s must-try goodies
Itsu chicken tang’bao dumplings Ready in just three minutes, these dumplings have a hearty chicken and shiitake mushroom base with a bright note from the ginger. Serve with a homemade dipping sauce to enjoy an easy starter. £3.95 (280g), Tesco
Black truffle ranch dressing Speckled with black truffle pieces, this dressing combines the creamy, tangy essence of ranch with the umami, mushroom-like flavour of truffle. Elevate a classic caesar salad or serve alongside chunky chips. £11.95 (250ml), trufflehunter.co.uk
Squished Rescue blueberry energy balls
Made from surplus blueberries, these sweet, tart snacks can be crumbled onto vanilla ice cream as a topping or served up as a healthier cake pop. £6.49 (5 x 40g), wearesquished.com
Griddle waffles
Toasted from frozen, these waffles are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside with a light sweetness. Add maple syrup and cream for a quick brunch or try an Americanstyle dinner of chicken and waffles. £2.99 (200g), ocado.com
Coombe Farm organic rose veal taster box
New from award-winning Coombe Farm comes this box of tender organic veal. The range makes use of surplus bull calves in the dairy industry, which are fed an organic protein-rich diet to produce highly nutritious meat. You’ll find six carefully curated cuts, from osso buco to rib-eye steak, plus a recipe by chef Ed Smith. £60.60, coombefarmorganic.co.uk
Manomasa queso blanco & lemon drop chilli tortilla chips These tortilla chips hit first with a savoury cheesy flavour, followed by a citrus touch and slight heat that lingers. Delicious on their own, they also make an elevated nacho base. £2 (160g), Sainsbury’s
Tracklements Special Edition coriander & chilli chutney This vibrant chutney is rich in aromatic coriander and punchy green chilli with a little cider vinegar tang – delicious used on grilled lamb or falafels.
£3.50 (200g), tracklements.co.uk
Seggiano semi fresh herbs Teaming the convenience of dried herbs with a great freshness, these semi-dried herbs are partially cured in rock salt, resulting in aromatic, delicious flavours you can add to any Italian dish. £17.50 bundle (18g each), seggiano.com
Gressingham duck burgers Packed with hoisin and spring onion seasoning, these duck burgers are slightly sweet with hints of orange. Fry as a regular burger or mould into meatballs with some breadcrumbs for a quick appetiser. £3.80 (227g), ocado.com
Maunika Gowardhan meal kit
If you haven’t time to try one of Maunika’s brilliant recipes on Omagazine.com, why not order a meal kit feast by the brilliant chef herself? Mix and match options include her legendary rich butter chicken with jeera rice, pink pickled onions and fresh parathas. Better still, all the packaging is recyclable.
From £17, finishandfeast.com