Prepare For Ramadan Mealtimes With Marks & Spencer

Prepare For Ramadan Mealtimes With Marks & Spencer

Prepare for Ramadan mealtimes with delicious food from Marks & Spencer, operated by Al-Futtaim Group. Discover high-quality items to restock your pantry with ingredients for flavourful meals during Suhoor and Iftar. From nutritious breakfast choices to kickstart your day, to hearty soups at sundown, and indulgent treats to fulfil your sweet cravings –M&S has got you covered.

For Suhoor, prepare a healthy breakfast packed full of nutrients with products from the Eat Well range to keep you energised all day. Try the classic and fiber-richMultigrain Porridge Oats made with wholegrain oats, barley, rye, spelt and golden linseeds, for a gut-friendly choice. Pick the crunchy granola like the High Protein Peanut & Oat Granola with roasted split peanuts or the Four Nut & Flame Raisin Granola made with raisins, roasted hazelnuts, pecans, almonds, and pistachios, all packed with fiber. Complete the meal with variety of fruits dipped in the rich and creamy high protein Greek Yogurt with a drizzle of M&S CollectionPure Honey.

Break your fast for Iftar with a nourishing bowl of hot M&S Collection Golden Butternut Squash & Sage Soup or the Rich Italian Tomato & Basil. Garnish with fresh herbs, drizzle some olive oil and scatter seeds of your choice for extra nutrients and flavour. Enjoy it with croutons and M&S Flatbreads that come in a pack of six to satisfy your appetite.

With small bowls of naturally fiber-richShelled Pistachios and plump Soft Eating Apricots, re-fuel with a hot cup of classic Gold Instant Coffee for a hit of caffeine before sunrise or the calming Peppermint Infusion Teabags to unwind at sundown.

Enjoy it alongside the recently launched new and improved, super-sized Ultimate Teacakes. The decadent teatime treats are now almost double the size of the original version from 17.5g to a whopping 30g. Available in classic Milk Chocolate, Salted Caramel, and Chocolate Orange, these heavenly bites now include a softer and creamier mallow centre and an upgraded biscuit base encased in silky smooth milk chocolate – a perfect pairing with your warm beverages for Ramadan.

Satisfy your sweet cravings with chocolate treats this Ramadan. Indulge in smooth and creamy Swiss Milk Chocolate Truffles, deliciously chocolatey Dark, Milk & White Chocolate Belgian Biscuits and zesty Chocolate & Orange Mini Bites filled with a rich buttercream and orange filling, covered in smooth milk chocolate.

QUICK & EASY RECIPES FOR IFTAR AND SUHOOR

Break your fast without stress! These sweet and savoury recipes are designed to be shared with family and friends whilst being quick and convenient to make.With all ingredients available at the M&S Foodhall, these satisfying and delicious recipes are perfect for adding to your iftar menu.

Rice Pudding

A comforting combination of creamy rice pudding with sweet pomegranates and pistachios.

SERVES 4

You will need 4 single serving bowls or glasses.

Ingredients

·       30-40g M&S Shelled Pistachios

·       800g (2 tins) M&S Creamy Rice Pudding

·       1 x M&S Madagascan Vanilla Pod

·       2tbsp M&S Pomegranate Seeds

·       1tsp M&S Ground Cinnamon (optional)

·       Dried Rose Petals (optional)

Method

1.       Finely chop the pistachios.

2.       Gently heat the rice pudding on the stove.

3.       Split the vanilla pod and scrape the seeds into the mixture and stir though.

4.       Add the rice pudding to your serving dishes.

5.       Top with the pistachios in a moon shape.

6.       Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and add an additional garnish of your choice such as ground cinnamon or dried rose petals.

Bread Pudding

 

This bread pudding is packed with flavour, made with sweet and buttery croissants, crunchy nuts and finished with vibrant, fresh pomegranate. A great dish for sharing during iftar.

SERVES 4

You will need an oven-proof dish approx. 25cm x 20cm.

Preheat the oven to 200c/180c/Gas Mark 6.

Ingredients

·       4 M&S All Butter Croissants

·       200ml M&S Whole Milk

·       125g M&S Granulated Sugar

·       300ml M&S British Whipping Cream

·       25g M&S Flaked Californian Almonds

·       25g M&S Shelled Pistachios

·       25g M&S Desiccated Coconut

·       1-2tsp M&S Ground Cinnamon

·       Sprinkle of M&S Pomegranate to serve

Method

1.       Thickly slice the croissants and place in the baking dish.

2.       Heat the milk, sugar and cream in a saucepan and bring to the boil.

3.       Pour the mixture over the croissants. Scatter the almonds, pistachio’s, coconut, and cinnamon on top.

4.       Bake for 25-30 mins until golden brown.

5.       Finish with a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds and serve.

Ouzi Pockets

Delicious savoury pastry pockets, perfect for a healthy and satisfying snack.

SERVES 4

You will need an oven-proof baking sheet.

Preheat the oven to 200c/180c/Gas Mark 6.

Ingredients

·       1tbsp oil

·       200g M&S Lamb Mince

·       1-2tsp Cook With M&S Ras El Hanout

·       50g M&S British Garden Peas

·       30g M&S Pine Nut Kernels

·       50g M&S Basmati Rice

·       500g M&S All Butter Puff Pastry

·       1 egg, beaten

·       250g M&S Authentic Greek Yoghurt

·       Half a cucumber, finely chopped

Method

1.       In a pan with a tight-fitting lid, heat some oil and brown the minced lamb over high heat.

2.       Season the meat with salt and pepper and add the Ras El Hanout spice blend.

3.       Add the peas and pine nuts, then add the rice and 200 ml of water and bring to a boil.

4.       Reduce to low heat, cover with a lid, and cook for 15-20 mins, or until all the water has been absorbed.

5.       Once cooked, fluff the meat/rice mixture with a fork and allow it to cool completely.

6.       Roll out the pastry sheet and cut into approximately 16 squares.

7.       Place a tablespoon of the mixture into the middle of each square. Lightly brush two of the sides of the square with water, then bring over the opposite two sides to form a triangle. Crimp the edges with a fork.

8.       Brush the top of the pastry triangles with egg and bake in the oven for 15-20 mins.

9.       Mix the yoghurt and cucumber, season well and serve with the Ouzi pockets.

Stock your fridge with all your Ramadan food essentials at Marks & Spencer Foodhalls.