Autumn Heart & Soul

Autumn is coming. Bring on the mash & gravy.[TIP: try a spoonful of our Wholegrain Cider & Horseradish Mustard stirred into the buttery mash. Or, Creamed Horseradish, particularly good with a beef casserole.]

There’s a definite moment in September when salad starts to feel less like lunch and more like a wilting garnish. The evenings draw in, the jumpers come out and suddenly what we really want is something bubbling, saucy and deeply comforting.[TIP: a couple of good glugs of Real Tomato Ketchup in the bubbling casserole add a subtle depth to overall flavours.]

Luckily, autumn is rather good at delivering exactly that.

Eating seasonally isn’t just about following the calendar. It’s about making the most of food when it’s full of flavour, often more affordable, and perfectly suited to what our bodies crave.  [TIP: our Dijon Mustard stirred into the potatoes as you mash them creates a balanced taste experience when the Shepheard’s Pie is served.]

This is the season for vegetables with personality. It’s time for earthy root veg, sweet squash, plump mushrooms, hearty greens and all the colourful goodness that comes with eating food at its seasonal best.

And, while healthy eating might sound like a noble pursuit, we’re firmly of the opinion that it shouldn’t involve staring sadly at a steamed broccoli floret. Though bursting with vit. C, we can all do better than that.

Instead, think hearty casseroles, generous one-pots, golden pies and slow-cooked dishes packed with vegetables, pulses, grains and plenty of flavour.Add a good dollop of your favourite Stokes Sauce and suddenly “eat your greens” sounds considerably more appealing.

In fact, Rick (Stokes MD and self-proclaimed chupaholic) often tells guests the story that, when his daughter was little, dipping vegetables in the glories of our now award-winning Real Tomato Ketchup was the only way she could be tempted to eat broccoli. It’s all about the sauce.[TIP: This can be taken two ways … add Bloody Mary Ketchup and perhaps a little Chilli Jam to shift a beef and mushroom cass towards a bolognaise (add pasta); or with a creamy Dijon Mustard sauce with dollops of Tomato Ketchup for a rich Stroganoff.]

Autumn is also the perfect excuse to cook with tomorrow in mind. Make a big batch, portion it up, freeze a few servings and congratulate yourself later when dinner is sorted before you’ve even taken your coat off.

It’s good planning, good value and, most importantly, very good, prompt eating.

So, as we head into the cosiest season of the year, let’s embrace food that’s nourishing, seasonal and gloriously comforting. Because healthy eating doesn’t have to be worthy. It just needs to be delicious.

And preferably with saucy sensual sauce.

We’ve got everything covered.The Food Lovers Bundle

Add real flavour to everything you cook and eat through Autumn. As a Food Lover, this is made for you. Or, as a gift for the Food Lovers in your life.

Make this the tastiest Autumn ever – ORDER HERE.

We have put together a pack for foodies, full of our favourite real food sauces! 9 of some of our most popular sauces, to make your dining extra special and your dishes extra tasty!

Save £1.15 compared to when bought individually and get FREE DELIVERY!

We asked our Food Lovers what their favourite Stokes’ chilli sauces are, and took the top three to wrap in our Chilli Tasting Collection.

It makes a great gift for anyone who likes things a little on the hot side

Here is what you get!Habanero Hot SauceHot, fermented Habanero chillies balance intense depth with a really clever, subtle fruity finish, this is a Great Taste Award Winner. It’s our hottest yet – enjoy!

Sweet Chilli SauceMade with red chillies and red peppers, our Sweet Chilli Sauce overflows with the vitality of the Orient. And, it’s so versatile – just imagine the many ways you might use it.

Chilli KetchupA twist on the best – savour the rich tomato taste and then feel the heat of the chilli spices kicking in.

Spice up your shepherd’s pie, potato wedges, fish cakes … stir it into a gravy for a spicy edge – love it!

THE COLLECTIONIt makes a great gift for the Chilli Lover(s) in your life.

“It started with an egg…”

So, we started way back when with the eggs. We found a producer farming high Welfare Standard British Free Range hens whose eggs are perfect and can be delivered to meet our strict criteria for hygiene and quality.

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Salt. After much testing of many varieties of salt, we decided that only the best would do, from the Dead Sea. It’s natural, full of flavour yet without the harmful effects of sodium. Just a Twist.

Oil. We use a really fine Rapeseed Oil to create the base of our Mayonnaise. Drizzle.

Then. For our Real Mayonnaise, we add a good drizzle (5%) of amazing Mediterranean extra virgin olive oil.

Only then were we proud enough to call it Stokes Real Mayonnaise.For naturally flavour-filled variations in Stokes’ Mayonnaise Family we replace the olive oil with other exacting ingredients to create…Garlic Mayonnaise – using just enough garlic to deliver a velvet smooth aioli-style sauce. Juicy sweet prawns love it – and so will you.

TIP:  Stir a spoon or two into creamy mashed potatoes for a mild garlic twist and extra smooth finish.

Like a bit of chilli with your mayo? So do we, so…Habanero Chilli Mayonnaise – is a hot and spicy Mayonnaise with deep flavour from fermented Red Habanero Chilli and fragrant coriander for a real depth of flavour. All this is wrapped in our velvet smooth mayonnaise.

TIP:  Stir in a dash of Stokes Bloody Mary Ketchup to serve with juicy freshwater prawns as a spicy Bloody Mary Rose prawn cocktail sauce.

Try filling a half scooped out beef tomato, mix with a mixture of Habanero Chilli Mayonnaise, plain rice, chopped green peppers, spring onion, chopped parsley, and flaked tinned tuna. It’s delicious.

Unleash the Sicilian sunshine…Sicilian Lemon & Dill Mayonnaise – capture the Sicilian sunshine with this rich and fresh tasting mayonnaise, zingy with Sicilian Lemon Juice and aromatic chopped Dill.

TIP:  Serve as a dip with pan-fried piri-piri king prawns. It’s delicious as a dip with a plate of hot & spicy chicken wings, or with salt-and-pepper rings of calamari.

Brighten up a sunny bowl of warm and waxy potatoes with chopped chives. It’s an appetising side dish with leftover roast chicken.

Mustard & honey in a mayonnaise – a heavenly mix…Mustard & Honey Mayonnaise – is a rich and creamy Mayonnaise, made with Stokes own wholegrain mustard for bursts of mustard grain sensations, Stokes Dijon mustard and the delightful sweeter finish of fragrant blossom honey.

TIP:  Use it in sandwiches instead of butter or margarine. Is great with grilled bacon, roast chicken or for a real treat – a steak sandwich.

Brush it onto breasts of chicken before grilling for a warming sheen for a juicy wrap.

Or stir it into thinly sliced cabbage and red onion for a delicious, quick coleslaw.

ORDER YOUR MAYONNAISE CHOICES – HERE.