Aldi is giving away £1,000 in vouchers to help customers stock up on all the vital ingredients you need to make your Halloween feast spooktacularly brilliant!
We know everyone needs a helping hand at the moment, which is why 20 lucky winners could each be walking away with a cool £50 to spend at the discount retailer.
And with plenty of Jack-O’-Lantern-making on the horizon, it’s a shame to let all those leftovers go to waste – which is why the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket has created five pumpkin-based recipes offering shoppers a tasty way to enjoy seasonal flavours and reduce food waste.
Luke Emery, national sustainability director at Aldi, said: “Halloween is a much-loved celebration for many of our customers, yet we know that many people aren’t sure how to make use of the tasty pumpkin flesh they remove during carving. We hope these recipes will inspire our customers to transform their pumpkin leftovers into delicious dishes, instead of letting them go to waste.”
From the rich, comforting flavours of a creamy Thai coconut pumpkin soup to the sweet indulgence of pumpkin muffins, these food ideas are guaranteed crowd-pleasers that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Recipe #1 –Pumpkin Katsu Burgers with Fresh Lime Slaw–
serves four
Putting a twist on the traditional Japanese recipe, these burgers combine pumpkin with coconut and spices to create a tasty weeknight tea.
Recipe #2 –Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup– serves two
There’s nothing more warming than a hearty soup when the temperature starts to drop outside – and this Thai coconut recipe will not leave you disappointed.
If you cannot see the form, you can still enter by clicking here . This competition closes at midnight on November 3. ‘Ghoul’ luck!
Recipe #3 –Slow Cooker Pumpkin, Spinach and Dried Fruit Curry– serves six
For those wanting an easy one-pan dinner, this is the perfect recipe to try. Add all the ingredients and leave to slow cook on low for an hour before serving up.
Recipe #4 – Pumpkin Muffins– serves 12
If you’re a fan of a sweet treat, these pumpkin muffins need to be on your menu. The pumpkin keeps the sponge nice and moist, while the walnuts and sultanas add that little bit of extra texture.
Recipe #5 –Cheesy Pumpkin Buns– serves 12
Never mind cheese scones – these cheesy pumpkin buns will soon be your new favourite snack. To keep them fresher for longer, make sure to box up once they’ve cooled.