Calamari with Stokes Lemon Mayonnaise.
As you probably know, Stokes make a number of mayonnaise varieties all based on the original Real Mayonnaise. Mayonnaise with a twist of ... chilli, garlic, blushed tomato, lemon. Stokes Lemon Mayonnaise is the perfect accompaniment to a warm sharing platter of Calamari.
Calamari is a great standby to keep in the freezer. Whether defrosted or fresh, toss the rings and tentacles in a plastic bag with 2 spoonfuls of cornflour and four of semolina to coat them in the starch, which will form the crispy batter. Heat groundnut oil in a wok and fry the coated calamari in small batches until crispy brown and set to one side. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with a dipping bowl of Stokes' luscious Lemon Mayonnaise.
Pigs in Duvets.
We all know pigs in blankets and love them as party nibbles, but here's an idea to 'warm' them up a tog or two. Get some lovely chipolata sausages and streaky bacon from your butcher; stretch and flatten out the bacon with the back of a knife then spread some Stokes English Mustard on the bacon.
Now wrap the bacon tightly round the baby bangers, mustard side innermost. Pop them into a roasting tray and cook on a low to medium heat to keep the sausages juicy.
Stokes English Mustard has all the heat without the bitter afterburn of other mustards, so adds spirit to these cocktail stick wonders.
If you really want to spoil your guests, serve these with a honey and mustard dip. Add one part runny honey to one part Cider & Horseradish Mustard over a gentle heat to improve the mix and create the perfect party dip.
Bloody Mary Rose Sauce
This is a simple way of upstaging a normal Mary Rose to make your prawns feel as special as your festive guests. Just mix one part Stokes Bloody Mary Sauce to two parts Stokes Real Mayonnaise. Thin the mixture slightly with a squeeze of lemon juice and enjoy.
The shot of Vodka, Worcestershire sauce and other spices in the Bloody Mary Ketchup make very happy prawns indeed.
Smoked Trout & Creamed Horseradish.
This works equally well as an elegant starter or yummy party nibble.
Made with horseradish root and single cream, Stokes Creamed Horseradish is a gentle, deliciously smooth sauce that lets you enjoy the full flavour without bringing tears to your eyes. Either spoon it onto the side of a plated, boned fillet, or mix it with equal parts of crème fraîch and good old Philadelphia cream cheese. Then, flake the trout into the bowl with a few twists of black pepper and a little lemon (or lime) juice to taste and combine. Served on water biscuits or crostini it's very tasty indeed.
Stocking up for Christmas
You still have time to stock up the larder so you have everything you'll need to keep everyone happy over the fast approaching festive season.
We have lots of tasty ideas. From our Award Winning Tomato Ketchup and perhaps Tartare Sauce to make a fishfinger sandwich snack yummier still when you've finished wrapping those presents.
Don't forget the Cranberry Sauce or even better - Cranberry & Orange Sauce with Port to raise a pulse with the Turkey.
And perhaps Coronation Sauce for instant Coronation Turkey on Boxing Day. As well as relishes galore to bring cold cuts to life.
Make Christmas taste better with Stokes.
...or just filling stockings:
This is something really special that we have just produced. It makes a great stocking filler or something different to take to parties over the coming festive season.
For cheese lovers who want their cheese board to taste better still, this stylish tube contains three of our favourite relishes, which turn even the humblest cheeses into a platter of pure yumminess. Click here.
It contains one of each of:
Chilli Jam - deliciously sweet with a vibrant finish that adds passion to stronger goat and Stilton cheeses.
Fig Relish - this abundance of deep, sweet juicy fig is perfect with smoky cheeses and tangy cheddars.
Red Onion Marmalade - the star performer. It's thick and luscious, with strong tangy depth that you'll want with everything.
Simple, honest, delicious
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