[Review] M&S Marks and Spencers Mandarin Dessert serves 4

Again another dessert that I haven't tried.
This time it was the Mandarin dessert which is mandarin in an orange jelly with sponge and orange mousse.
Think of it like a trifle with a jelly base, sponge and then the mousse.

To be honest, I didn't like it as a whole because it didn't seem to taste nice having the jelly and mousse together but eating the layers separately I found it more delicious.
The orange mousse is actually refreshing and the reason I liked it was because the taste was really natural as most orange desserts can taste artificial.

Moving on the jelly, it was sweet and quite sweet with super juicy pieces of mandarin so overall it was really nice.

The only thing I didn't like was the soggy sponge which was too sweet for my liking.

This dessert is also available in the pot version so if you are curious it is best to sample that.

[Review] M&S Marks and Spencers Syrup Sponge Dessert

At Marks and Spencers there are some products which you hesitate and some which you just immediately want.
This time it was the Marks and Spencers Syrup Sponge Dessert which I didn't hesitate because there is nothing like a good syrup sponge pudding except that this one is a chilled dessert so it was cold.
Never the less it was how I expected it to be, the custard and creamy was light and delicious with sweet syrup at the bottom that really satisfied my sweet tooth yet it wasn't cloyingly sweet.
I also plan to try the toffee trifle which is similar to this.

[Review] CoOp Peppercorn Sauce 180g

I went to Coop because I wanted to get some McVities Cherry Bakewell slices but unfortunately they didn't have it.
As the Co Op Peppercorn Sauce was reduced I decided to try it.
According to the labelling it is a sauce made with double cream, peppercorns, Madeira wine and beef stock.
Decided to cook some spaghetti in the peppercorn sauce and pair it with chicken.
Overall, I was a bit disappointed with the sauce as the peppercorn wasn't strong and I found the sauce a bit sweet.

[Review] M&S Marks and Spencers Count on us Beef & ale casserole

Spotted the Marks and Spencers Count on us Beef & ale casserole which I didn't hesitate to get because beef and ale never fails.

I love the use of beer and wine in dishes because it just takes the dishes to another level.

The beef is basically in a mushroom and ale sauce paired with smoky potato mash.

It so was delicious that I forgot to take a picture until halfway through because the sauce really beefy with a salty kick from the ale.

Overall, I really loved it especially the mushrooms which have absorbed the sauce and mixing the mash in the sauce was just divine.

[Review] M&S Marks and Spencers Shepherd's Pie Mini Meal 200g and Meal for one

I love the meal range at Marks and Spencers as they have the regular portion or the mini meals with items like cottage pie, bangers and mash, lamb roast etc.
This time I got the Marks and Spencers Shepherd's Pie Mini Meal to see if it was good.
Overall, it was good but the mince was not to my liking as it had lots of chewy bits.
In general, I felt that the mince at MS is a let down like the minced beef pie I had the other time.

Shepherd's Pie Meal for one

[Review] M&S Marks and Spencers Made without wheat Gluten free Beef Lasagne

Again, another let down by the mince otherwise the Lasagne would have been delicious.

[Review] M&S Marks and Spencers Souper Broccoli & Spinach Soup

Update Jan 2022:

Since 2020, the recipe has changed and I felt that it tastes better.

The new version has yoghurt in it and does not taste so bitter with more of a savoury note however the ginger is slightly stronger.

It is now labellled as protein-rich soup made with broccoli, spinach, peas, edamame soybeans, spring cabbage and leeks, finished with a dash of yoghurt. 

May 2020:

I love anything green especially veggies so the Marks and Spencers Souper Broccoli & Spinach Soup appealed to me.
There are two other green soups that I am planning to try which is the broccoli and Stilton and the green pea and mint soup.
Overall, I thought the Broccoli & Spinach Soup was a bit grassy and bitter but I liked it.
Other greens in this soup are edamame, spring cabbage, leeks, kale and some coriander.