Test mark 2 - sorry no photo - I can't download them from my phone :/
- Which 2in1 recipe mix did you try?
Mediterranean chicken pasta with cheesy crumb topping - although I was pleased to note there was a chicken free alternative of tuna and sweetcorn on the back which I made instead
- How would you rate this recipe mix out of 5 (1 being lowest and 5 highest)
4/5 - even DH said it was acceptable and inoffensive, which is high praise for a packet mix from him ^^
- What did you/your DCs think of the overall flavour of the product?
DC wouldn't try it, but he is in a really fussy phase so don't take that as a criticism. I came to it with really low expectations after the last attempt, but actually really enjoyed my meal, very tasty. I went back for seconds. If anything the pack was a little bland - I'm not sure how much it added to the flavour beyond the other ingredients, but I might make a batch without it and find out. But even DH (who isn't fussier than DC but winges more) ate it all pretty much without complaint, although he did say he would have enjoyed just cheese and oregano on the top more than the crunchy topping and wouldn't have been more effort.
- How easy, or difficult, did you find the 2in1 mix to use?
It was pretty easy, but then pasta bake always is. I wouldnt have noticed that the pasta had to be cooked already until it was too late, had one of the other posters not pointed it out to me!! Would be nice to see it as a step in the recipe.
- Did you follow the recipe on the back of the packet or did you add/take away any other ingredients?
I followed the tuna version exactly.
- Would you say the 2in1 recipe mix made your mealtimes easier at all? If so, why? If not, why not?
It was an easy and enjoyable cook, but it didnt make it easier than pasta bake would have been anyway.
- Do you think you will buy, or look to buy, Schwartz 2in1 recipe mixes in the future? If so, why? If not, why not?
I think this one I would definately have bought during my working away from home days, not sure if we will buy it again for the family, I'll see how my packet-free attempts go. The salt content is a concern for family cooking with me.
- Overall, would you say you loved the 2in1 recipe mix, you liked it or you hated it?
Quite liked this one, thumbs up overall :)