The Weekly Pinch of Shopping: The Sauce Edition
For this week’s shopping list, we’re shining a light on the unsung heroes of the kitchen… condiments! Because let’s be honest, it’s often the squirt, drizzle, or dollop that takes a good meal and turns it into something you want to eat on repeat.
We’ve tracked down some of the most exciting bottles and jars on the shelves right now, from sweet and spicy to sticky and smoky, and matched each one with a PON recipe to spark some inspiration.
Sauces might be this week’s secret weapon but of course, our ultimate kitchen companion every week is our trusty air fryer! Our latest cookbook, Air Fryer Light & Easy, is filled with 75 brand new recipes that help you smash your slimming goals while still enjoying the food you love. Think BIG flavour, minimal effort, and seriously simple steps!
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Anyway, life’s too short for dry food! Let’s bring the sauce…
Heinz Chipotle Mayo – 55 calories per serving
We spied this Heinz Chipotle Mayo online and it went straight into our virtual basket. Right now, it’s 2 for £5 if you get in there by the 20th May, which is a bit of a win if you like stocking up on flavour boosters!
We don’t know about you, but we’ll be adding it to our Chicken Tacos!
Heinz Chipotle Mayo is available online at Ocado, priced at £3.40 per bottle — and you can get any 2 for £5 when you order by 20/05/2026.
Taco chance on something delicious!
Hilltop Peri Peri Hot Honey – 77 calories per 25g serving
If you’ve not jumped on the hot honey craze yet, this new Hilltop Peri Peri flavour is the perfect excuse. It’s fab for drizzling, dipping, or brushing over pretty much anything that needs a little oomph!
Our favourite way to use it right now? Poured over a big portion of our Sweet Potato Fries. The natural sweetness combined with that spicy goodness is next-level, trust us!
Hilltop Peri Peri Hot Honey is available online at Ocado, priced at £2.75 per bottle.
Sweet dreams are made of these.
M&S Campfire Sweetcorn Relish – 72 calories per 50g serving
This M&S relish had us at “campfire”… we were instantly transported to a smoky summer evening, sat around the BBQ with something sizzling away on the grill.
And we all know it’s not a BBQ without a Potato Salad! We think a dollop of sweetcorn relish would go perfectly with this one. Let’s hope this glorious weather sticks around.
M&S Campfire Sweetcorn Relish is available online at Ocado, priced at £2.50 per jar.
This way for some serious spud goals.
Blue Dragon Reduced Sugar Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce 250g – 155 calories per 100ml
Sweet chilli sauce is one of those cupboard heroes that somehow works with everything, so we love the look of this reduced sugar edition from Blue Dragon.
You could add it to whatever you like, but if you’re in need of inspo, our Chicken Pad Thai is a good place to start.
Blue Dragon Reduced Sugar Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce is available from Morrisons, priced at £2.45 per bottle.
Thai this one out — you won’t regret it.
Cardini’s Caesar Salad Dressing – 21 calories per serving
A jar of Caesar Salad Dressing never lets you down! It’s the kind of dressing that instantly makes a salad feel a bit more restaurant and a bit less “I’ve just thrown this together.”
We’ve been absolutely loving it as a shortcut for our Chicken and Bacon Caesar Salad. Crisp lettuce, juicy chicken, smoky bacon, and then that rich, creamy dressing to bring everything together. Yummy!
Cardini’s Caesar Salad Dressing is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.75 per jar.
Hail Caesar!
Ottolenghi Pomegranate, Rose & Preserved Lemon Harissa – 90 calories per serving
We have a feeling this Ottolengthi Pomegranate, Rose & Preserved Lemon Harissa has the power to make any meal feel a bit special, adding instant depth without any extra faffing.
For this one, we’re thinking our Minted Lamb Kebabs would be a flavour sensation. Try them together and let us know what you think!
Ottolenghi Pomegranate, Rose & Preserved Lemon Harissa is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £5.10 per jar.
Trust us… it’s mint to be.
Hellmann’s Buffalo Ranch Sauce – 48 calories per serving
Another sauce that goes with pretty much anything, this Hellmann’s Buffalo Ranch is one you’ll be grateful to have in the fridge.
We got some for the office and we’ve been quite partial to dipping our Mexican Chicken Nuggets into it on lunch breaks. It looks, feels, and tastes like a fakaeway… only it’s miles better for you!
Hellmann’s Buffalo Ranch Sauce is available from Iceland, priced at £3.50 per bottle.
Tango Dessert Sauce Cherry Flavour 325g – 10 calories per 30g serving
You didn’t think we were going to forget about your sweet treat, did you? Sauces don’t have to be savoury, as proven by this Tango Dessert Cherry Flavour. Who needs the ice cream van with this on hand?
It perfectly complements our Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, and you wouldn’t believe how easy it is to make!
Tango Dessert Sauce Cherry Flavour is available from Iceland, priced at £1.75 per bottle.
Get the scoop.
Askeys Treat! Salted Caramel Flavour Sauce 325g – 46 calories per serving
Next up is another sweet sauce, this time in the form of Askeys Treat! Salted Caramel Flavour Sauce. We can never resist a sweet-salty combo!
Top tip: have it slightly warmed and poured over our Maple Pecan Plait. The silky caramel sauce takes the flaky pastry and sweet maple filling to a whole new level!
Askeys Treat! Salted Caramel Flavour Sauce is available from Iceland, priced at £1.85 per bottle – or just £1.50 each as part of a multibuy.
Happy drizzling!
Heinz American Style Mild Yellow Mustard 445g – 26 calories per serving
American-style mustard is a classic for a reason, so we didn’t need any encouragement when it came to adding this new Heinz edition to our trolley! It’s a bit milder than your usual, making it a trusty crowd pleaser if you’ve got any spice-shy people around your table.
Wondering where to squirt it first? Try our Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwich. Your slow cooker isn’t just for the colder months, you know! In fact, having it on low and slow throughout the day saves you getting hot and bothered over the stove later on.
Heinz American Style Mild Yellow Mustard is available from Iceland, priced at £3.35 per bottle — or from £2.50 each as part of a multibuy.
Beef up your lunch game.
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Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection
Tasty meals don’t have to cost a fortune! And Aldi is once again proving it with their affordable Super 6 selection. Scroll down to see the latest offers and how you can make the most of them…
Celery Sticks
It’s Butter Bean Salad weather!
British Large Flat Mushrooms
Our Breakfast Burgers are protein-packed.
Piccolato Tomatoes
Put down that chippy menu and try your cod like this instead!
British White Potatoes
When life gives you potatoes, mash them!
Braeburn Apples
This vegan-friendly fruit crumble is irresistible!
Large Oranges
Sun’s out, Pork Carnitas out!
Remember: We don’t accept payment or gifts to include any of the products above – we just love them, and we hope you will too.