Here’s the genius part. You put this all on a platter. You hide the packaging in the bottom of the recycling bin. You then greet your guests with a smudge of flour on your cheek.
They will ask, “Oh my God, you made a whole salmon en croute?” You’ll sigh, wipe your brow, and say, “It was nothing, really. Just a little butter, a little thyme…” Don’t break. You are a domestic god or goddess. The M&S price tag is your dirty little secret.
Is it cheating? Absolutely. Is it the best £60 you’ll spend this week? Abso-freaking-lutely.
Think about the alternative: You could roast a chicken from scratch. You could peel a thousand parsnips. You could cry into a bowl of lumpy gravy. Or you could just… buy the box.
M&S Dine In from £7 this week - Steak and Chips, Pizza Night, Gastropub
But wait, there’s more
The deal runs from now until Christmas Eve (or whenever they sell out). Spoiler: They will sell out. The shelves will be picked cleaner than a vulture’s buffet. So you need a plan.
Go on a Tuesday morning. 8:15 AM sharp. The early bird gets the Colin. The late riser gets a bag of sad, leftover sprouts. Do not be the late riser. You are better than that.
Also, order online if you’re fancy. M&S home delivery is a thing. It’s like having a tiny, Marble-Arch-trained butler bring your feast to the door. Just tip him in mince pies.
