EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL: THE TASTING WHEEL GOES ROUND AND ROUND High-quality extra virgin olive oil is available in a wide spectrum of flavours and aromas. Knowing when to use what type of EVOO is a kind of culinary art that can take years to master if you don’t have access to the much-needed tools of the [...]
CLASSIC TAGLIATELLE CARBONARA CLASSIC TAGLIATELLE CARBONARA CLASSIC TAGLIATELLE CARBONARA WITH OVEN ROASTED VALLEI KREEF, BROWN MUSHROOMS, ASPARAGUS AND CREAM SAUCE Chef Mynhardt stuns again with a stellar recipe that is sure to guarantee clean plates. This creamy pasta dish is paired with Vallei Kreef, mushrooms, asparagus and garlic, and will convince [...]
BRAAI PLATTER BRAAI PLATTER BRAAI PLATTER WITH MANGO CHUTNEY, PEACH BBQ SAUCE, AND PISTACHIO GUACAMOLE Want to surprise your guests with a truly unique feast at your next Sunday braai? Chef Mynhardt has been cooking up a storm and is ready to share one of his all-time favourite platter recipes that [...]
The Wonder Of Willow Creek Olive Estate’s De-Alcoholised Wines Wine enthusiasts will agree that nothing beats sipping a glass of smooth red or crisp white wine after a trying day at the office. However, alcoholic beverages are not everyone’s cup of tea. To truly embrace living a healthier lifestyle in 2021, one needs a tasty yet healthier alternative [...]
PICNIC FOODS PICNIC FOODS BRUSCHETTA TOPPED WITH RATATOUILLE, PUFF PASTRY PIZZAS AND ROASTED PEACH ICE CREAM WITH ROSEMARY We are still loving the month of love and cooking Italian inspired dishes all the way! Summer loving food and easy to make topped bruschettas, puff pastry pizzas, and roasted summery peach ice [...]
PICNIC FOODS PICNIC FOODS PICNIC SNACKS | PIGS IN A BLANKET | SRIRACHA CHICKEN AND BABY SPINACH ROTI’S | CORN, MINT AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MUSTARD DRESSING | CURRIED HAKE EMPANADAS WITH SWEET CHILLI PEACH SAUCE | CRUNCHIES Summer is in full swing and we are celebrating it with some Summery [...]
TANTALISING TURMERIC SMOOTHIE WITH A BLUEBERRY AND WALNUT SALAD Want to simultaneously benefit your brain and satisfy your taste buds? With this recipe, you won’t have to compromise! This brain-boosting salad contains both crisp walnuts and luscious blueberries, which are rich in antioxidants, vitamin K1, vitamin C and manganese. Top it off with a milk smoothie infused with turmeric [...]
KALE AND BEET SALAD WITH AN OLIVE GREEN SMOOTHIE Ready to kick off the new year on a healthier note? This is the perfect go-to recipe if you want to indulge in superfoods such as beets, kale, walnuts, garlic, spinach, and Willow Creek Olive Estate’s premium extra virgin olive oil range. Filled with fiber, essential vitamins, and minerals, this smoothie and salad combo can be enjoyed as a light meal, or [...]
LAMB“SKILPADJIE” SLIDERS WITH BACON JAM AND ORANGE SWEET POTATO WEDGES LAMB“SKILPADJIE” SLIDERS WITH BACON JAM AND ORANGE SWEET POTATO WEDGES LAMB“SKILPADJIE” SLIDERS WITH BACON JAM AND ORANGE SWEET POTATO WEDGES - Chef Mynhardt We love cooking with Skilpadjies! First of all straight onto the hot coals served with but salt and pepper is still may [...]
5 PHENOMENAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL Apart from the rich and flavourful taste of Willow Creek Olive Estate’s delicious range of extra virgin olive oils (EVOO), our products also offer an abundance of well-researched health benefits. In other words, you are not only treating your taste buds when indulging in our incredible EVOO collection but [...]
HERBED RACK OF LAMB HERBED RACK OF LAMB HERBED RACK OF LAMB In the mood for two racks of tender lamb lightly fried in Willow Creek extra virgin olive oil, doused in tangy mustard and topped off with zesty crumbs? Well, you have come to the right place! This recipe is the perfect [...]
PERI PERI CHILLI PASTE PERI PERI CHILLI PASTE PERI PERI CHILLI PASTE Want to spice up that next serving of gourmet stir-fry? This peri-peri chilli paste packs quite a punch and will add some extra flavour to any dish! Our Willow Creek extra virgin olive oil unlocks all of the aroma infused in [...]
OLIVE OIL POACHED DEBONED LEG OF LAMB OLIVE OIL POACHED DEBONED LEG OF LAMB OLIVE OIL POACHED DEBONED LEG OF LAMB - Chef Mynhardt Poaching or cooking a leg of lamb in olive oil sounds decadent but totally worth it. The French term is to “Confit” or cook in fat, duck gets [...]
CITRUS OLIVE OIL AND ROSEMARY POLENTA CAKE WITH PISTACHIO ICING CITRUS OLIVE OIL AND ROSEMARY POLENTA CAKE WITH PISTACHIO ICING CITRUS OLIVE OIL AND ROSEMARY POLENTA CAKE WITH PISTACHIO ICING - Chef Mynhardt Say hello to your Christmas feast’s perfect grand finale! This rich, fluffy polenta cake is layered with creamy pistachio [...]
HOW TO TASTE LIKE A CONNOISSEUR AT HOME Do you consider yourself an extra virgin olive oil connoisseur? If not, you have come to the right place. At Willow Creek Olive Estate, we have mastered a sampling method that allows you to discern the intensity of each oil’s unique characteristics when trying out our range. [...]
TRIO OF “SKILPADJIES” TRIO OF “SKILPADJIES” TRIO OF “SKILPADJIES” WITH TOMATO AND SMOKED PAPRIKA SAUCE, WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD AND TURMERIC MAYO AND HERB PESTO MAYO - Chef Mynhardt It is no secret that during the year, South Africans love to braai and skilpadjies are one of the things that we love. The [...]
ROASTED RACK OF LAMB WITH PROVENCAL HERB CRUST, SEASONAL GREEN VEGETABLES AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION - Chef Mynhardt ROASTED RACK OF LAMB WITH PROVENCAL HERB CRUST, SEASONAL GREEN VEGETABLES AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION - Chef Mynhardt INGREDIENTS 1 Rack of lamb, French trimmed (8-9 chops) Selection of soft herbs such as Italian parsley, origanum, basil and chives Seasonal green vegetables [...]
PASTA AMAZINGNESS Today we are celebrating #WorldPastaDay2020 with this delicious pasta recipe using our Balsamic Glaze and Basil flavoured olive oil.This delicious recipe was created by That Lady Dani and Mother and Daughter Things. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think! PASTA AMAZINGNESS Ingredients: White sauce: Maizina Aromat Fresh cream [...]
Pork Fillet & Fresh Berry Salad This week we have a must try Pork Fillet & Fresh Berry Salad recipe from MALU Pork. We cannot wait to try this fresh summer recipe made with Willow Creek Olive Estate Directors' Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Willow Creek Olive Estate Balsamic Reduction and Willow Creek Olive Estate [...]
Heritage Day 2020 - Garlic Bread, Chicken Sosaties, Lamb Chops Garlic Bread Ingredients: 3 Cups Cake flour 10 g Instant dry yeast 5 g Sugar 5 g Salt 2 tbsp Olivia olive oil 500 ml Luke warm water Method: Mix all the dry ingredients together Add olive oil [...]
RED WINE CHICKPEA STIR-FRY WITH WILLOW CREEK OLIVE ESTATE'S BLACK OLIVES. Are you craving Mediterranean food? This Veggie Stir-fry will curb your craving. INGREDIENTS - 1 packet of egg noodles - 1/4 cup Willow Creek Olive Estate's black olives - 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes - 2 cup spinach/arugula mix - 1/4 cup feta cheese - 1 cup red wine [...]
EVOO Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients 1 cup Willow Creek Olive Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract ¾ cup granulated sugar ¾ cup golden brown sugar 1 teaspoon, plus extra for garnish, Kosher salt 1 large egg 2 cups flour ½ teaspoon baking soda 2 cups chocolate chips Directions Preheat the oven to 180°C, and line [...]