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Bring the Cinema to your Sofa: Movie Night Ideas
Fancy a night at the movies without the high prices and the queues? Here’s our guide to hosting a movie night at home, including themes, films and snacks.
Tinned Wins: 5 Delicious Canned Food Recipes
Low cost and long lasting, but can you really create tasty meals using canned food? Yes you can, with our delicious canned food recipes. Discover more.
Cooking on Campus: 3 Easy Recipes for Students
As they leave family meal times behind to fend for themselves in halls, feed their minds from afar by teaching them these 3 easy recipes for students.
Master the Meal Deal: How to Pair Sandwiches and Crisps
When grabbing lunch on the go, a forecourt or supermarket meal deal is a popular choice. But how do you choose? Here’s how to pair sandwiches and crisps.
What Do Athletes Eat for Breakfast?
From world championship level to local club nights, athletic performance depends on the body getting the right fuel. Here’s what athletes eat for breakfast.
Make Mincemeat out of Meal Planning: 5 Easy Meals to Make with Mince
It’s an affordable family favourite, and with a touch of creativity, minced beef can stretch to multiple dishes. Here’s 5 easy meals to make with mince.
Remedy Recipes: The Best Food to Cure a Hangover
Researching how to cure a hangover can prove a real headache, but here’s what you should eat to stop pain ruining your (hazy) memories of a great night.
All the Thrill of the Grill: BBQ Party Ideas
It may be the centre piece, but a great BBQ is about more than food. Consider these BBQ party ideas to make sure your guests have a flaming good time!
Teaching Kids to Cook is Easy with SPAR
Cookery and nutrition are now part of the national curriculum in primary schools. Help them get prepared for lessons by teaching kids to cook at home.
A Simple Guide to Food and Wine Pairing
From wines to choose with chicken and picks with pork, to wines favourable with fish and satisfying with salad. Here’s our guide to food and wine pairing.
Easy Cheesy! Easy Cheese Recipes To Try At Home
Melt it, grill it, spread it or sprinkle it – there are few more versatile ingredients than cheese! Read our favourite easy cheese recipes. Discover more.
Start Their Day Right: The 5 Best Healthy Breakfast Recipes For Kids
It’s the most important meal of the day, so serve up something delicious and nutritious with our favourite healthy breakfast recipes for kids. Discover more.
Smashing Wimbledon Desserts to Serve this Summer
Sweet strawberries, smooth cream and sparkling Pimm’s are all tastes of Wimbledon. Here we showcase our favourite Wimbledon desserts. Discover more.
How to throw a marvellous Marie Curie Tea Party
A Marie Curie Tea Party is a delicious and fun way to support a highly worthwhile cause. Read our top tips for making yours a success. Discover more.
Have a Brilliant BBQ with SPAR: Easy BBQ Food Ideas and Tips
What better way to spend a summer’s evening than sat around a flaming grill, enjoying some delicious BBQ food? Read our guide to hosting a brilliant BBQ.
Raise A Glass To These: Our Summer Wine Recommendations
Raise A Glass To These: Our Summer Wine Recommendations
International Recipes: Bring The Excitement of the Football to the Dinner Table
International Recipes: Bring The Excitement of The World Cup to the Dinner Table
How to Throw a Football Party This Summer
Looking to throw a World Cup party to celebrate this summer’s football feast? We’ve got the recipes, games and ideas to help you do it in style.
Serve a Lunch You’ll Love, with these Wimbledon Food Ideas
Serve a Lunch You’ll Love, with these Wimbledon Food Ideas
Father's Day Recipes: What To Cook For Dad
Show him just how much he means to you. Cook him up a special treat with these fabulous Father’s Day recipes. Discover more.
Make May Bank Holidays Marvellous With SPAR
From easy baking ideas to barbecue food, picnics to parties, make the May Bank Holiday Marvellous with the help of SPAR. Discover more.
School Holidays: Sleepover Party Ideas
What do you feed a gathering of hungry minors staying over one night this summer? Read our guide to hosting a kids’ sleepover with friends.
The pick of all picnics – what to include in your picnic food hamper
Make the most of the brighter days and get outdoors with these picnic tips and a hamper full of our best picnic food ideas. Discover more.
Traditional English Food To Serve On Shakespeare Day
Take your taste buds on a journey through time with these old English meals, as we pay homage to Shakespeare Day. Discover more with SPAR.
Easter Desserts You Can Make At Home
Need some inspiration for Easter desserts to make at home? Do Easter in style. Discover delicious desserts ideas with SPAR.
Easter Sunday From Start To Finish
Got the family coming over for Easter Sunday? Treat them to our favourite Easter recipes from start to finish, including breakfast, dinner and dessert!
How To Throw An Easter Party
Looking for Easter party ideas? Your local SPAR makes the chocolate season easy as pie, filled with sweet treats and Easter games for kids.
What To Cook For Mother’s Day – 5 Of Mum’s Favourites
Wondering what to cook for Mother’s Day? Replicate Mum’s favourites at home with our top 5 recipes – grab everything you need from your local SPAR.
How To Cook Up A Brilliant Mother’s Day Breakfast
Want to treat your Mum this Mother's Day? Give her some real TLC by cooking her a Mother’s Day breakfast. Say thank you with SPAR.
Your British Pie Road Trip
Fasten your seatbelts and get ready to embark on the tastiest of road trips! Discover pies by region, from Scotland all the way down to Cornwall…
Stages of Steak
Want to replicate your favourite restaurant steak from the comfort of your own home? Discover how with our helpful guide.
5 Easy Valentine’s Meals You Need To Try
Wondering what to cook on Valentine’s day? If you want something simple but impressive, check out these super easy meals.
Ultimate Guide to Pancake Toppings
Looking for the ultimate pancake toppings? SPAR has everything you need to explore the ultimate pancake question - sweet or savoury?
How To Make Homemade Peppercorn Sauce
Want to make homemade peppercorn sauce completely from scratch? Whether your topping steak, vegetables or potato, check out our tasty homemade recipe here.
Healthy Cooking Techniques For Your Favourite Foods
From boiling to roasting, frying to grilling, find the healthiest ways to cook up your favourite foods with help from your nearest convenience store.
6 Super Healthy Foods You Didn’t Realise Were Good For You
Are you on a New Year healthy food kick? From fats to confectionary, it’s time to spill the beans on a few superfoods being wrongly disguised as unhealthy.
Veganuary: 3 Amazing Protein Sources
This month thousands are going vegan, wondering where your protein is coming from? Here are 3 amazing protein sources.
Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free Christmas Dinner
For vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free Christmas dinners that cater to all dietary requirements, get a little inspiration from SPAR.
5 Traditional Christmas Breakfast Recipes You Need To Try
In case you needed another reason to wake up early on December 25th, we’ve got a few Christmas breakfast ideas that are definitely worth a try this year.
5 Christmas Baking Ideas You Need To Try
Let festive bakes take centre stage and do battle with the turkey as you unleash your inner Mary Berry to make a lasting impression this year.
Party Food With a Difference: How To Prep Posh Party Food
Hosting a rather posh get together? Show your friends you can cook some posh nosh with these awesome recipe ideas. Get some inspo and get cooking!
How To Cure a Cold: Home Remedies for Cold and Flu
Coming down with something? Find out how to help ease the symptoms of cold and flu with these handy natural remedies and top tips.
11 Winter Warmer Essentials to Snuggle Down With
Looking for some warming winter recipes and meal ideas to cosy up with? Check out these yummy winter meals and get cooking with SPAR.
Bonfire Night Food Ideas: Perfect Recipes to Share
Choose from one of our four bonfire night food ideas to serve up a warming feast this Guy Fawkes Night. And don’t forget to pick up the sparklers!
Bonfire Night Party Ideas – What Do I Need?
Throwing a party this Bonfire Night? We’ve put together a simple guide to everything you need, from food and drink to games and added extras.
Your Halloween Party Checklist
Got everything you need for your Halloween party? Read our Halloween Party Checklist and make sure you’re ready for this year’s spooky soirée.
Bonfire Night Food – What Goes With What?
Planning a Bonfire Night party? We’ve come up with some easy, traditional ideas for party snacks, including the perfect hot beverages to accompany them.
Top 5 Ghoulish Halloween Party Food Ideas
Hosting a Halloween party? We’ve come up with some spooky party food ideas that are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Get inspired today.
Mild, Medium, Hot: The Ultimate Indian Curries List
Discover the ins and outs of Indian curries, from ingredients to history of origin and where they come on the heat scale! View the infographic today!
4 Easy Halloween Cake Recipes
Looking to surprise your Halloween party guests? Check out our recipes for haunted Halloween cakes, easy to make and deliciously tasty!
Student Competition: Win A Month’s Rent On Us
Want to be in with a chance to win a month’s rent, paid for by us? Simply pop into your local SPAR and spend £5 on SPAR brand products. Good luck!
Don’t Be Fooled - 7 Amazing Food Myths You Need To Ignore
Are you still avoiding all fats and eating food that’s been on the floor for less than 5 seconds? It’s time to debunk a few food myths…
How To Hub: How to Cook a Ham Joint
Wondering how to cook a ham joint? Don’t worry, we’ve got it covered. Find out how to cook your ham as well as how to serve it and what to cook with it.
7 Baked Bean Recipe Ideas Every Student Needs
Budget recipe ideas are your saviour while living life as a student. And baked beans lead the top of the list due to their value, nutrition and versatility.
4 Asian Meal Ideas From Across The Continent
South, East, Southeast, or West Asian cuisine? With a versatile palate on offer, we run down 4 Asian meal ideas you simply have to try at home.
The Nesting Period: Preparing Your House For a Baby
The nesting period can be a stressful time for some, and quite cleansing for others. However you tackle it, a little guidance along the way can help.
Top BBQ Tips: Whatever the Weather
Fancy hosting a BBQ? Get insider tips on how to host the perfect BBQ this summer including cooking and preparation advice. Click here to find out top BBQ ideas with SPAR.
4 Essential Beer and Food Pairings You Need To Try
Knowing how to pair your beer and food can make a big difference – even if you haven’t noticed it yet. Once you’ve given it a try, you’ll never go back.
How To Make Party Platters
Hosting a party? Or just experimenting with new foods? Cater for veggies, meat eaters and dessert lovers alike with our tasty guide to sharing platters.
6 Different Picnic Ideas For An Impressive Al Fresco Experience
Tired of ham sandwiches and solitary apples? Picnics can be so much more, so check out our 6 different picnic ideas to revolutionise al fresco dining.
Staycations: Hidden Bank Holiday Stays
Looking to get away for the bank holiday Weekend? Find quirky places to stay with SPAR, from glamping and treehouses, to boats and windmills.
Your Ultimate Guide To Pasta Types
Struggle to tell the difference between tortellini and tortelloni? Didn’t even know there was one? Get clued up with our ultimate guide to pasta types.
12 Months of Healthy Eating Inspiration
Get 12 months of healthy eating inspiration with SPAR. From meat-free Mondays to heart healthy food ideas, we've got something for every month of the year.
What To Pack For A Weekend Away
Clothes and shoes sorted? Now it’s time to think of the essentials. From food and toiletries to self-catering essentials, prepare for your next trip away.
Summer Festival Essentials Guide
Forgotten something in the midst of your festival fun? Your nearest SPAR store will help supply you with everything you’ll need for your festival weekend.
How To Make Homemade Pesto
Love pesto but not too sure how to make it? Follow SPAR’s easy step-by-step guide for making homemade pesto and create instantly flavoursome dishes.
How to Make Chilli
Curious about how to make Chilli? Our Guide to cooking chilli has you covered!
Food Trends Over the Years: 6 Decades of Eating Habits
Remember Smash? Fondue? Take a trip down culinary memory lane with our free food trends infographic!
5 Unusual Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Find unusual and interesting ways to treat Dad this Father’s Day, from TV-inspired fancy dress parties to quirky revamps of his favourite breakfast dish.
Easy Veggie BBQ Recipes
Hosting a BBQ and need to cater for a vegetarian guest? Find the perfect vegetarian BBQ recipes from SPAR to keep everybody happy this summer.
The History of SPAR – let’s take a trip down memory lane…
Take a walk down memory lane with us as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary
How to Make French Toast
Looking for the best way to make French toast? This eggy bread heaven is a much-loved breakfast treat - find out how to make it here.
How To Prepare Avocado
Looking for the best ways to prepare avocado? From cutting and slicing to pitting and storing, learn how to best prepare avocado with help from SPAR.
Mother’s Day Meal Ideas For Morning, Noon & Night
Looking for meal ideas for Mother’s Day? Surprise the most important woman in your life with a homemade meal for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.
15 Different Types of Pancake You Need To Try from Across the Globe
See pancakes like you’ve never seen them before with our breakdown of pancake types from across the globe. Which will you be trying on Pancake Day?
Starter to Dessert: Valentine’s Meal Ideas That Are Sure To Impress
Whether you’re an experienced rustler upper of fine cuisines or it’s your first time trying something outside the realms of simple suppers – there are Valentine’s Day meal ideas for all tastes and abilities to try this year.
How To Cook The Perfect Steak
When it comes to cooking the perfect steak, you can keep things simple or go complex. One of few foods that has so many different variations on how you can tackle it, knowing how to cook steak starts and ends with your taste buds.
5 Super Romantic Valentine's Breakfast Ideas
Been wanting to try making your own pulled pork but not sure where to start? Our How To guide is here to lend a helping hand. Let’s get cooking.
5 Everyday Foods That Are Gluten Free
Going gluten free for February, or need to start making changes to your diet? There are many everyday foods that are completely gluten free. Find out more.
How To Make Pulled Pork At Home
Been wanting to try making your own pulled pork but not sure where to start? Our How To guide is here to lend a helping hand. Let’s get cooking.
Becoming A Vegetarian – Everything You Need To Know For Your New Lifestyle
Considering becoming a vegetarian? Whether you’re taking the plunge to become healthier, try new flavours, or simply out of pure curiosity, there’s a lot to think about if you’ve been a meat eater for most of your life. The transition isn’t an easy one. So, what are our tips for going vegetarian?
7 Healthy Swaps & Junk Food Replacements You Need To Try
With New Year in full swing and resolutions starting to wobble, our 7 favourite healthy junk food swaps are here to get you through the slump just as well as a chocolate covered marshmallow with sprinkles.
High Protein Foods You Need to Know For a Healthier You This Year
There’s so much more to protein than just its muscle growth properties, making it a key part of a balanced diet, no matter who you are or your diet goals. And with so many high protein foods available – all diets and tastes can make sure they’re getting their fix. Find our top 6 recommendations in our list of protein foods below to get your protein morning, noon and night.
Watch How to Make the Perfect Gin Mojito!
A classic with a twist, gin mojitos bring a refreshing touch to the traditionally rum-based cocktail. Made with London Dry Gin and apple juice, and accompanied by the usual mint, lime, sugar and soda water – the gin and apple twist stays refreshing but brings welcomed warmth for the winter season, perfect for seeing out the New Year.
When Whisky met Christmas
The last of our festive cocktail recipes, Christmas Whisky brings together seasonal tones of ginger and cranberry, adding a Christmas spice to your favourite whisky. Simple to make, the subtle hints of cranberry from the juice and fresh berries mix with the ginger for a warming Christmas take on whisky on the rocks.
Watch: How to Make Christmas Prosecco
A classic when it comes to seasonal cocktail recipes, Christmas prosecco brings a touch of sophistication to Christmas drinks. The rich berry notes and sharp mint garnish coupled with chilled prosecco and Chambord raspberry liqueur come together to create a fruity and refreshing burst of flavours, making the perfect pick me up come Christmas time.
5 Christmas leftover recipes you’ll enjoy more than Christmas dinner
5 Christmas leftover recipes you’ll enjoy more than Christmas dinner. Find a range of delicious Christmas recipes to make the most of all the food that didn’t quite make it to the dinner plate first time around.
Watch: How To Make Christmas Sangria!
Bringing summer’s favourite into the realm of Christmas cocktails, Christmas Sangria brings everyone together with its winter twist on the Spanish favourite – ginger ale. The warm fizz of the ginger ale combined with the fresh fruits and juices makes this Christmas cocktail recipe a firm favourite for any party or get together this season.
How To Make Mulled Wine
The Christmas cocktail classic, no list of winter cocktails would be complete without mulled wine!
9 Foods You Have To Avoid This Movember
Movember is great. Men growing their most impressive mustaches, all in aid of prostate cancer awareness. But, as anyone who’s ever grown a mo will know, with it comes the trials and tribulations of breakfast, dinner – and pretty much any eating in general really. While often an impressive feat of grooming, there are some foods that are just a no-go if you want to keep it that way.
Top 6 Bonfire Night Treats To Make At Home
Cold ears, sweet treats and woolly hats. Bonfire night is an excellent way of getting friends and family together as the nights draw in, and the novelty of the cold is yet to wear off. If you’re staying at home for Bonfire Night this year, there’s no reason why you can’t put on a spread for all your guests. And it certainly doesn’t have to take hours of preparation either. Here’s our top 6 Bonfire Night treats that are simple to make at home.
Know your nuts: Healthy Snacks For On The Go
Today’s busy lifestyles mean that you can often find yourself having to grab a snack on the go. While it might be easy to reach for the sweet treats to see you through the last hour of work or as a post-gym reward, healthy snacks provide a much more effective solution, without any of the guilt!
6 Simple Breakfast Ideas
With the clocks going back on Sunday 30th many look forward to an extra hour in bed – but true creatures of habit know that their body waits for no clock. So, get up an hour ‘earlier’ and use it wisely to whip together a cracking breakfast from our quirky breakfast ideas below!
5 Hot Toddy Recipes You Have To Try
The perfect winter warmer, Hot Toddy is one of the most soothing, aromatic Bonfire Night cocktail recipes you can make – perfect for cold nights outdoors with friends and family. Easily made and with minimal ingredients, you can whip up individual glasses for anyone looking for deep winter flavours and an accompanying hit of whisky for warmth. But how do you make a hot toddy?
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5 Quick And Easy Christmas Recipes To Try This Year
Discover our top 5 Christmas food ideas for some quirky twists on dishes to serve throughout the big day. From breakfast right through to evening snacks and drinks, we’ve got a varied selection of simple Christmas recipes you can try this season
The Perfect Afternoon Tea Checklist
t’s Afternoon Tea Week! If you don’t plan to be rolling about the Ritz guzzling cucumber sandwiches, check out our cheat sheet for having a spread at home that even the fanciest of guests will love
Lawn and Order – 8 Ways to Maximise Your Garden This Summer!
You don’t have to have green fingers to enjoy your garden this summer! If you’re less flower bed, more stay in bed, here are 8 easy but awesome ways to enjoy the garden this summer!
The Ultimate Soundtrack to Fatherhood
Celebrate Father’s Day with a musical tribute to the ultimate dad… This one's for you, Pops/Papa/Daddy/Old Man! Listen to the playlist here
Summer Cocktails
Sport not your thing? Try our delicious range of easy to make cocktails, perfect for the Saturday night get together!
The Summer has arrived, let's celebrate!
Here’s our guide to throwing an effortless start of summer party
The Great British BBQ
After having our first taste of summer this month we've decided to present our guide to hosting a truly epic BBQ for your friends and family.
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