Mediterranean Delicacies are a market leader in dips, olives, meze and other specialised deli products for the South African retail and food service industries. In spite of the company’s tremendous growth over nearly 27 years, they retain their commitment to wholesome ingredients of the highest quality and impeccable food standards. Research has confirmed the long-term health benefits of adopting a diet similar to that of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea such as Greece, Italy and Spain – including improved heart health and a reduced risk of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes and cancer. These diets are typically rich in vegetables,…
Eating healthy means healthy cooking, with certified cookware that doesn’t release toxic substances in foods, which allows for a delicate cooking of food and respects the environment, making…
Print Recipe Fresh asparagus with biltong, black garlic and olive butter Serves: 6 Cooking Time: 30 mins Ingredients 75g Kalamata olives, pitted 2 anchovy fillets 30g biltong dust + extra, to garnish 6 black garlic cloves 5ml (1 tsp) light brown sugar 25ml fresh parsley, roughly chopped 1 fennel bulb 250g butter, at room temperature
Print Recipe Nicoise chutney Serves: 12 portions Cooking Time: 1 hr 40 mins Ingredients 10ml (2 tsp) olive oil 1 celery stick, diced 1 small carrot, peeled and diced 1 bay leaf 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 5ml (1 tsp) tomato paste 15ml (1 tbsp) wholegrain mustard 15ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar 30ml (2
Print Recipe White chocolate custard with phyllo and poached nectarines Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 30 mins 4 sheets phyllo pastry Ingredients CUSTARD 4 large egg yolks 60g castor sugar 250ml (1 cup) milk 140ml thick fresh cream 170g white chocolate, chopped NECTARINES 4 nectarines, halved and stoned 100g castor sugar 125ml (½ cup) water Instructions
Bacon and creamy mushroom rarebit is a delicious comfort dish. The smoky, rich goodness of this sauce can’t be beaten. A wonderful weekday dinner.
Print Recipe Fig, Parma ham and rocket crepes with a balsamic reduction Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 1hour 30 mins Ingredients PANCAKES 120g (1 cup) cake flour, sifted 5ml (1tsp) baking powder 2,5ml (½ tsp) salt 2 large eggs 190ml (¾ cup) milk 190ml (¾ cup) water 5ml (1 tsp) lemon juice 125ml (½ cup) vegetable
TO DRINK: This will go well with De Morgenzon Chenin Blanc. The wine has a rich honeyed character due to its wooding, with a subtle herbaceous element to match the salad.