Impress guests with an international feast from FairPrice
Using FairPrice Housebrand products, you can serve up an international feast affordably and easily
Offering good food at your open house or festive event is one of the most important steps when it comes to playing host.
Preparing meals at home makes it easy to cut out excessive intake of sugar, saturated fat and salt in your diet.
Not only that, your guests will be more impressed with a home-cooked international spread than takeout.
Fortunately, this is made easy and affordable with FairPrice Housebrand, which offers a wide variety of quality products for you and your family and friends to indulge in over the weekend.
For a main course, you cannot go wrong with whipping up your own simple pasta dish like aglio olio.
All you need is FairPrice Housebrand Whole Wheat Pasta (Spaghetti/Fusilli) 500g ($2.15), which is produced and packed in Italy, halal-certified, trans fat-free, cholesterol-free and is a Healthier Choice as it is higher in whole grains.
The regular range includes linguine, spaghetti, fusilli, elbow pasta and penne rigate.
Throw in some garlic and herbs, and do not forget to use FairPrice Housebrand Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1L ($16.10).
A product of Italy, it contains omega-3 and 6 fatty acids and is a Healthier Choice as it is lower in saturated fat. It is also cold-pressed, boasting a distinctive fruity taste and is best used fresh for salad and pasta, and in marinade.
Alternatively, you can try the versatile FairPrice Housebrand Olive Oil Spread 500g ($5.45), which can be used for spreading, baking and cooking. A product of Australia, it is trans fat-free, halal-certified and a Healthier Choice as it is lower in sodium.
COMFORT FOOD
When serving up a crowd-pleasing feast, one can never go wrong with fried beehoon and luncheon meat - the ultimate comfort food.
Opt for FairPrice Housebrand Red Cargo Rice Vermicelli 400g ($1.60), a product of Singapore that is trans fat-free, cholesterol-free and a Healthier Choice as it is higher in whole grains.
In fact, one serving provides 160 per cent of your daily whole grain intake needs.
Pair it with FairPrice Housebrand Pork Luncheon Meat 340g ($3.70), a product of Singapore that is lower in saturated fat and a Healthier Choice for having 25 per cent less sodium.
You can also serve some dumplings for a refreshing bite. FairPrice Housebrand Frozen Dumplings 675g ($6.55) comes in two flavours - chive and vegetable.
Trans fat-free, the dumplings are suitable for steaming, pan-frying and deep-frying.
No feast is complete without dessert. Serve up the FairPrice Housebrand Ice Cream Tub 2L ($6.45) in chocolate, vanilla or strawberry ripple. A product of New Zealand, it is trans fat-free and does not contain palm oil.
Toppings can include a selection of fruits and nuts such as FairPrice Housebrand Natural Fruits & Nuts 150g ($4.75), which is high in dietary fibre and is also trans fat-free.
Halal-certified and a Healthier Choice for being lower in sodium, it comes in a resealable packaging and is good for snacking, it also makes a great pairing with yogurt and salad.
Lastly, end the day with a delicious cup of joe, like the newly launched FairPrice Housebrand 3-In-1 White Coffee Gao Siew Dai ($5.95 for a pack of 15).
It boasts a perfect smooth blend - rich, creamy and aromatic - with heightened mouthfeel. Choose the strong brew with less sugar for an extra boost.
So get creative in the kitchen and pave your way to being the host with the most.
All products are available from all FairPrice stores and www.fairpriceon.com.sg
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