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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
STUFFED BUTTERNUT-SQUASH Roasted butternut glazed with honey-cinnamon butter. Stuffed with a mushroom, baby spinach and parmersan rice. INGREDIENTS -2 small-medium sized butternut squash -2 tablespoons of butter -1 tablespoon of honey -1 teaspoon of cinnamon -2 tablespoons of @willowcreekoliveestate Parmesan flavor extra virgin olive oil -1 medium onion, finely chopped -1 tablespoon of crushed garlic -1 tablespoon of Italian herbs [...]
Rosemary-Olive Oil Potato Chips Ingredients Olive oil, for frying (about 4 cups) Vegetable oil, for frying (about 4 cups) 3 large russet or Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds) 2 cloves garlic 1 sprig rosemary Kosher salt Directions Fill a large pot with about 1 1/2 inches of equal parts olive oil and vegetable oil. Line a baking sheet [...]
Tomato, olive and feta bake INGREDIENTS 4 sliced large tomatoes 350g halved exotic baby tomatoes 300g vine tomatoes 200g black olives a handful of fresh sage leaves handful fresh thyme sprigs salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste olive oil, to drizzle 300g feta INSTRUCTIONS 1 Preheat the oven to 190°C. 2 Grease a roasting tray generously with butter. [...]
Olive Oil Cake Ingredients 2 cups of sugar 6 eggs 1 cup olive oil 1 cup lukewarm water 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt Directions -Preheat oven to 180°c -whisk eggs and sugar in a kitchen aid on high speed for 10 min -add water and oil and mix well -sift flour, baking powder, and salt [...]
Venison Pie with Soft Herbed Crust By: Mynhardt Serves: 6-8 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes in a pressure cooker or 2-3 hours covered in the oven Easy to make Ingredients Filling 1 Large venison leg or shoulder, bone-in Some Willow Creek Garlic flavoured olive oil and butter to fry 3 Onions, chopped 5 Garlic [...]
Pork Wellington Ingredients: Pork Fillet 400 g Mushrooms (Mushroom Mix) 200 g White Onion 1 onion (diced) Garlic 2 cloves (diced) Thyme 5 fresh sprigs Brandy 25 ml Butter 5 ml Olive Oil 10 ml Dijon Mustard 10 ml (for coating) Puff Pastry 2 sheets Bacon/Prosciutto 200 g Egg 1 egg Methods: Add a splash of Willow Creek Olive Oil [...]
Olive-Oil-Poached Shrimp with Winter Pistou INGREDIENTS Pistou: 2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1/2 cup thinly sliced peeled carrots 2 cups small broccoli florets 1 cup small cauliflower florets 1 cup vegetable stock or vegetable broth 1/2 cup cooked cranberry beans or other winter beans or canned drained Great Northern or cannellini beans 1/2 cup [...]
Ingredients 2 logs fresh goat cheese 1/4 cup plus 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, lightly chopped Freshly ground black pepper 8 slices baguette or thin Italian loaf, cut on the diagonal 1 large clove garlic, cut in half lengthwise 6 lightly packed cups of bite-size chicory and escarole (or other winter greens of your choice) [...]
Fresh Tomato Soup Enriched with EVOO and Served with Rustic Toast Ingredients 4 medium to large tomatoes 3 grilled red bell peppers in oil ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 shallot, peeled 1 garlic clove, peeled 10 basil leaves Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste 4 slices crusty bread (gluten-free, [...]
ROASTED TOMATO AND BASIL SOUP BY: Natashas.eats Roasted tomato and basil soup with caramelized onions, garlic, and sundried tomatoes. Served with a grilled cheese toastie. Ingredients -Willow Creek Basil flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil -12 Roma tomatoes, cut into halves -6 cloves of garlic -1 tablespoon of dried sweet basil -1 tablespoon of dry oregano -salt and pepper -2 medium [...]
BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS BY MAYA This easy bacon wrapped asparagus recipe is baked in the oven, with some tricks for extra crispy bacon. Everyone loves these easy asparagus and bacon appetizers. They're naturally paleo and low carb, too. Ready in just 30 minutes! INGREDIENTS Click underlined ingredients to buy them! 24 stalks Asparagus 12 slices Bacon 1 tsp [...]
CHOCOLATE AND BLOOD ORANGE FLAVOURED OLIVE OIL CINNAMON FUDGE CAKE Ingredients for the cake 300 g of good quality dark chocolate (70% – 80% cacao) 225 grams of butter 50 ml of Willow Creek Blood Orange Flavoured Olive Oil 25 ml of vanilla paste 6 large eggs 250 ml of castor sugar 125 ml of dark brown sugar [...]
Pork crackling Crunchy pork crackling is a popular side dish. Remember to make enough for the cook to enjoy as well. INGREDIENTS 24cm piece of pork rind, (500g) scored 2 tablespoons olive oil 2-3 teaspoons sea salt or table salt METHOD Step 1 Preheat oven to 220C or 200C fan-forced. Step 2 Place crackling rind-side up onto a [...]
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL A little bit of this rich mousse serves as the perfect close to a special meal. INGREDIENTS 9½ ounces extra bitter dark chocolate ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons orange liqueur 7 eggs, separated ½ cup sugar, divided 1 pinch salt Zest of one orange INSTRUCTIONS In a double [...]
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS By Jan Braai This recipe is pretty self-explanatory and I trust that even the casual observer will clearly see how great it is by simply reading through it. You make a very high-quality relish in your potjie on the fire and then you bake or poach some eggs in hollows in the relish. Simple as that. [...]
Grilled Chicken with Lemon and Thyme A grilling recipe that's make-ahead friendly and doesn't have to marinate for hours to pick-up great flavor? Oh have we got you covered. The chicken can be grilled an hour ahead of time—it gets more flavorful as it hangs out in the lemony marinade. And remember: When it comes to grilling chicken breasts, [...]
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Harissa Recipes by: Molly Baz The first time we ran a recipe for slow-cooked salmon poached in olive oil, surrounded by fennel and citrus slices, and casually pulled apart, readers swooned. We swooned! It became an instant, oft-imitated classic. We've riffed on it ourselves, running flavor variations over the years, including this new one. The reason it [...]
Roasted Cherry Tomato Caprese Recipes by: Adam rapoport The classic tomato and mozz summer salad gets a roasty cold-weather makeover. 4 servings INGREDIENTS 4 cup cherry tomatoes 4 sprigs thyme 4 garlic cloves, smashed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 12 table spoons of fresh buffalo or cow mozzarella (about 1 ball), room temperature, torn into large pieces [...]
Chicken Confit with Pickled Tomatoes Recipes by: Tyler Kord Confit is one of those old-fashioned food preservation things that we still do because it’s delicious. After meat is salted and braised in its own fat, it can safely sit, submerged in that fat, for weeks without spoiling. Until the zombie apocalypse, we have refrigeration, but that doesn’t mean we [...]
Brie and Bacon Chutney Burger with Roasted Potatoes and Baby Onions Serve with KWV Classic Collection Pinotage Serves: 4 Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1kg Lean beef mince 1 Egg, beaten 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Salt and pepper to taste 2 Rosemary sprigs, stripped and chopped 2 Thyme sprigs, chopped 10ml Smoked Paprika 10ml Coriander seeds, [...]
Olive Oil Apple Cake with Spiced Sugar INGREDIENTS 1 cup mild extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan 1/2 cup plus 2 tsp. (100 g plus 10 g) granulated sugar, plus more for pan 2 sweet apples, such as Golden Delicious or Gala 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom 1/2 tsp. [...]
Radishes with Herbed Salt and EVOO INGREDIENTS 1 small garlic clove, very finely minced or pushed through a garlic press (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground peppercorns 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt [...]
Olive Oil Dip Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, or more depending on how garlicky you want it 2 tablespoons capers, drained 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 3 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese Pinch sea salt, if you have it try truffle salt Fresh ground pepper, to taste Pinch crushed red pepper [...]
Oxtail stew with olives Ingredients 2 oxtail, cut into 5cm sections 1 large onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1.4l beef stock 800g of tinned chopped tomatoes 300ml of dry white wine 4 bay leaves 1 bunch of thyme, small 1 tbsp of caster sugar 1 tbsp of olive tapenade 24 Kalamata olives 2 tbsp of red wine vinegar 3 tbsp of olive oil vegetable [...]
SUMMER RECIPE: GRILLED CHICKEN & PEACH SALAD WITH EVOO, BLACK OLIVES AND BASIL VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS Salt and ground black pepper 3 tablespoons sugar 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed1½ tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons minced or grated garlic (about 2 large cloves) ¼ cup finely chopped pitted Willow Creek black olives ½ [...]
OLIVE, AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALAD INGREDIENTS 1 jar Willow Creek Olives, sliced into thin rounds 4 Avocados , pitted, diced 400g grape Tomatoes , halved 2 cups cubed light Feta Cheese juice of 2 whole Limes 2 tablespoons Willow Creek Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Salt and fresh ground Pepper, to taste Pita Bread Wedges METHOD In [...]
PILCHARD FISH CAKES 600g Potatoes 2 tbsp Willow Creek Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Onion, diced 1 clove Garlic 1 cup frozen Sweetcorn 1 can of Pilchards, drained 1 large Egg 1 cup Breadcrumbs METHOD Cook the potatoes on high in the microwave for around 10 minutes, or until they are soft. Heat 1 tsp of Willow Creek Extra Virgin Olive [...]
Rainbow Pulled Pork Salad INGREDIENTS 150g Pulled Pork 1 cup shredded Purple Cabbage 1 cup Corn ½ cup sliced Cucumber ½ cup sliced Red Peppers ½ cup Guacamole DRESSING 1 tbsp Willow Creek Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbsp Lime Juice 1 tbsp Barbeque Sauce Salt and Pepper to taste METHOD: Assemble the salad by arranging vegetables in rainbow colour [...]
CHICKEN SALAD WITH OLIVE OIL & HERBS Recipe by Alexandra Stafford at alexandracooks.com INGREDIENTS 1 small chicken 1 large red onion 2 to 4 tablespoons white balsamic (or other) vinegar kosher salt 3 to 4 scallions a ton of herbs: basil, tarragon, cilantro, Thai basil, mint ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 or 2 more tablespoons (You can use any Willow Creek Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil [...]
OLIVE OIL DIP INGREDIENTS If Using Dried Spices: ½ tablespoon dried basil ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) If Using Fresh Herbs: 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped finely ¼ teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped finely ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Place all the spices/herbs in a [...]
PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE DRESSING Recipe by Dish & Delish blog Ingredients 1/3 cup grated Parmesan 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic 1/2 teaspoon dijon musterd Salt and pepper for seasoning Method Blitz all the ingredients together, dress your salad of choice and serve. Recipe: https://dishanddelite.com/parmesan-vinaigrette/
JALAPENO LIME DIP Recipe by Yummly blog INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup Light Mayonnaise 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons jalapeno chilies 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (you can use Willow Creek Jalapeno Flavoured EVOO) 1 teaspoon lime Directions Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Season, if desired, with salt and pepper. Serve with your favorite vegetable dippers, crackers and/or tortilla chips. Recipe: https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Jalapeno-lime-dip-298166 [...]
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL MAYO A healthy alternative to other mayonnaises. Ingredients 3 eggs 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1.5 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil Instructions Take 3 eggs, 1/4 cup (60 ml) of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt and place in a blender, hopefully a high-speed blender like a Vitamix. Blend for about 10 seconds [...]
ROASTED TOMATO CROSTINI By Hannah Abaffy of @milkandhoneythebakery Ingredients: 2 pints cherry tomatoes 7 whole garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. red pepper flakes pepper to taste ¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 medium baguette, sliced Directions: Preheat oven to 180 Celcius In a medium bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, [...]
PRAWNS WITH GARLIC (Gambas Al Ajillo) Recipe by The Happy Foodie blog Ingredients 12 large raw prawns in their shells 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 100ml olive oil 3 dried Cayenne chillies (or other dried chilli) sea salt flakes 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley Instructions Peel the prawns, leaving their tails intact (if you are using a frying pan [...]
PICO DE GALLO Recipe by We Olive blog This classic Pico de Gallo recipe will become your new go to chip dip. Try it on tacos, grilled meat or seafood, or toss it with pasta and chicken for a quick pasta salad. You can use standard extra virgin olive oil in this recipe, but a chile-infused olive oil, like, [...]
VANILLA ICE CREAM WITH OLIVE OIL DRIZZLE AND SEA SALT INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup Vanilla Ice Cream Drizzle of Persian Lime Flavoured Extra Virgin olive oil Small sprinkle of Sea Salt, or other fine grained sea salt DIRECTIONS Scoop ice cream into a chilled martini glass. Drizzle Olive Oil over top, and finish with a small sprinkle of sea salt. [...]
WHITE CHOCOLATE AND PERSIAN LIME OLIVE OIL FUDGE Recipe by Saratogo Olive Oil Ingredients 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter 3/4 cup Sour Cream 3 T Fresh Lime Juice 1 T Lime Zest, finely grated 1 c Granulated Sugar 1/4 cup Persian Lime Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 c Miniature Marshmallows 450g White Chocolate Morsels Directions 1. Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Combine [...]
LEMON CURB TART WITH OLIVE OIL Recipe by Rosa Jackson YIELD Makes 6 servings ACTIVE TIME 45 min TOTAL TIME 4 hr INGREDIENTS For tart shell: 2 tablespoons almonds with skins, toasted and cooled 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup confectioners sugar Pinch of fine sea salt 1/2 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1 large egg yolk 3 1/2 [...]
GARLIC & LEMON BROCCOLI WITH PARMESAN BREADCRUMBS Recipe by The Olive Scene Ingredients: For the broccoli: 1 large head broccoli, cut into 1 to 2 inch florets (about 4 cups of florets) 1/4 cup water For the vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons Garlic Flavoured Extra virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoons Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar salt & pepper to taste For [...]
OLIVE OIL MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY Recipe by Tory Avery This creamy vegan mashed potatoes recipe is made with garlic-infused olive oil and rosemary. Buttery flavor without butter or margarine. Dairy-free and vegan. Ingredients 1 kg Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1-cm chunks 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves peeled - remove [...]
Poached Eggs with Spinach and Rosemary / Basil Infused Olive Oil Recipe Recipe by Sonoma Farm Ingredients: -2 tablespoon Basil Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided -1 bag baby spinach, chopped -3 garlic cloves, minced -3 vertically sliced shallots / onions -1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage -3/4 teaspoon chopped thyme, divided -1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided -1/4 teaspoon salt [...]
GARLIC TRUFFLE FRIES Recipe by Damn Delicious INGREDIENTS: 3 russet potatoes, cut into 2.5 -cm thick fries 2 tablespoons white truffle flavored extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 cloves garlic, pressed Ranch, for serving 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves, for garnish DIRECTIONS: 1.Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking [...]
TRUFFLE OIL PASTA AND MUSHROOMS Recipe by Lyuba Brooke INGREDIENTS: 450 g angel hair pasta 30 g baby bella mushrooms chopped 3 tablespoons of truffle oil 3 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Salt Fresh cracked black pepper Fresh grated Parmesan cheese Instructions Cook pasta according to the package, strain and set aside. Preheat a cooking pan over [...]
CHEESY GARLIC PIZZA Recipe by: Food & Home Entertaining We don’t mean to be cheesy, but this cheesy garlic pizza stole a pizza our hearts! We’ve made own home-made pizza dough, but you can also use store-bought pizza dough from your local supermarket. This pizza is perfect for family dinner or a quick starter for when you are entertaining friends. INGREDIENTS 80ml olive oil [...]
CHOCOLATE, OLIVE OIL & SEA SALT CUPCAKES Recipe by Stephcookie (makes 8-10 cupcakes, feel free to double the recipe for a larger batch) 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 110g (about 1/2 cup) sugar 1 packed tsp finely grated orange zest 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2/3 cup cake flour (not self-rising) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking [...]
Lemon Olive Oil Cake by Martha Stewart Ingredients Cake: 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan (for extra flavour you can use Willlow Creek Lemon Flavoured EVOO) 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh juice 5 large eggs, separated, [...]
Jalapeño-Honey Steak with Cilantro and Lime Photo: Eric Wolfinger by Melissa Clark Sweet and caramelized from the honey, sharp from the lime, and with a sting from the chiles, this is a simple-to-make recipe with a profoundly complex taste. And while you do need to plan ahead here in terms of marinating time (this really does benefit from at [...]
EASY BEEF CARPACCIO Recipe by: Deborah Mele 2013 INGREDIENTS 500g Beef Tenderloin 1 Fresh Baby Arugula, Washed and Dried 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided (Willow Creek Directors Reserve extra virgin olive oil is a great choice) Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 3 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Juice From About 2 Lemons 1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard 1 Egg [...]
Beef Stew with Carrots & Potatoes By Jennifer Segal This classic French beef stew is the ultimate cold weather comfort food. After a few hours in the oven, the meat becomes meltingly tender and enveloped in a rich wine sauce. Servings: 6 Total Time: 3 Hours 30 Minutes INGREDIENTS 500g pounds boneless beef chuck (well-marbled), cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly [...]
Italian-style grilled fish on olive-oil tomato sauce Do you just love the rich, umami taste of olive oil? Treat yourself to this decadent grilled fish on olive-oil tomato sauce for a special Italian dish. SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 45 min INGREDIENTS For the tomato sauce ¼ cup olive oil 7 Roma tomatoes, roughly chopped 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp sugar ½ cup basil, torn For [...]
Fish Tacos Ingredients For the quick pickled onion 1 small red onion, peeled, halved and sliced into half moons 2 limes, juice only For the hot sauce 125g mayonnaise 2 tsp hot sauce, to taste For the corn relish 1 x 198g tin sweetcorn, drained 1 fresh red chilli, finely diced (de-seed if you don’t like too much heat) 3 tbsp [...]
BBQ Chicken Flatbread This BBQ chicken flatbread is loaded with bold flavors and is a real crowd pleaser! It’s also a great way to use up leftover chicken. Makes 1 flatbread 1 pre-baked pizza or flatbread crust 2 tbsp BBQ sauce 1/4 cup shredded cooked chicken breast 1/4 cup mozzarella, shredded 1 1/2 tbsp onions 1 tsp chopped cilantro [...]
Chicken Pad Thai Ingredients 285g rice noodles (Thai) 500g boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into small strips) 2 tablespoons Willow Creek Coriander Flavoured extra virgin olive oil 1/4cup dark brown sugar (packed) 1/4cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon lime juice 1t ablespoon fish sauce 1red bell pepper (sliced into thin strips and strips halved) 1 1/2cups matchstick carrots 2 cloves garlic 4 green onions (whites minced, [...]
Pan-seared chicken thighs prepared with an incredible wine and garlic sauce. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 kg chicken thighs salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste 1 whole bulb of garlic, peeled, cloves separated 1 cup white wine (use a wine that you like) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 string fresh rosemary Instructions Heat olive oil in [...]
Blood Orange Chicken Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 blood oranges, juiced 3 tablespoons Willow Creek Blood Orange Flavoured Extra Virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon butter ½ onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 blood oranges, juiced ¾ cup chicken stock 3 tablespoons dry white wine 1 teaspoon chopped [...]
Oven roasted chicken with basil olive oil and potatoes Ingredients: -1/4 cup Willow Creek Basil Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil -1 pound Italian sausage, cut into 1/2 slices -1 kg of chicken pieces -1 pinch kosher salt to taste -1 kg potatoes, cut into chunks -2 tablespoons Willow Creek Basil Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil -1 teaspoon red wine [...]
Flourless Olive oil chocolate cake infused with naartjie and chili INGREDIENTS 90 ml Willow Creek EVVO 125g good quality dark chocolate 125g sugar 125g almond meal or ground almonds (ground hazelnuts can also be used) 3 large room temperature eggs, separated Zest of 2-3 naartjies 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 3-5 rings of naartjie for garnish METHOD Preheat the oven to 160 C Grease [...]
Simple Mediterranean Extra Virgin olive oil pasta Recipe by: Suzy, The Simple Mediterranean Dish I dare say, this simple Mediterranean olive oil pasta is textbook Mediterranean diet deliciousness! It skips all the fluff and heavy sauces in favor of extra virgin olive oil and a few ingredients. This simple olive oil pasta recipe takes inspiration from a Naples dish [...]
BLOOD ORANGE AND WILLOW CREEK OLIVE OIL CAKE RECIPE BY: CHEF JODY O’CONNOR FROM STIR CRAZY COOKING SCHOOL Ingredients: 3 blood oranges/normal oranges 1 cup sugar Buttermilk or plain yogurt 3 large eggs 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder Whipped cream, for serving, optiona ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup Willow Creek Blood Orange flavoured extra virgin olive oil METHOD: Preheat oven to 180c. Grease [...]
GRILLED LINE FISH WITH SPICY CUBAN MOJO SAUCE BY: MYNHARDT JOUBERT I just love the idea of spicy food in the month of love, and what better way to add some heat than with piquant Cuban flavours. The aromas are earthy, rich and sultry. You can use the sauce for basting the seafood or just serve on the side. [...]
Extra virgin olive oil fried chicken BY: OFENTSE SEFOLO Fried chicken is by far the best tasting thing in the world… well for me and 10 thousand others like me. Sadly, this taste fest is not always the healthiest choice. What if I told you that we can enjoy our beloved fried chicken with a fraction of the guilt [...]
Poke bowl cured salmon RECIPE BY: CHEF JODY O’CONNOR FROM STIR CRAZY COOKING SCHOOL INGREDIENTS: 500g Cured salmon, cut into bite-size pieces Cooked rice Sliced avocado Sliced cucumber Edamame Ribbon carrots Sliced radish 2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds, plus more for garnish CURE beetroot 2 medium, peeled oranges 2 meduim, zested oranges gin 50ml Willow Creek [...]
ROASTED GRAPE & GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA RECIPE BY: CHEF JODY O’CONNOR FROM STIR CRAZY COOKING SCHOOL INGREDIENTS: 500g seedless red grapes 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 2-3 tablespoons Willow Creek extra-virgin olive oil (Directors’ Reserve), divided 1 cup shallots, thinly sliced 250g goat cheese, softened at room temperature 1 tablespoon honey 1 rustic French baguette METHOD: Pre-heat your oven to 200C. On a large [...]
Caramelized onion and olive tart INGREDIENTS Olive oil short crust pastry dough: 175 ml Willow Creek EVOO 300 g Flour 5 ml Salt Pinch of dried Herbs de Provence 120 ml warm water Filling: 100 ml Willow Creek EVVO 3 or 4 large onions 10 Anchovy fillets 30 ml tomato paste 16 black olives Fresh thyme for garnish [...]
Cheese and Fruit plate with Grape Preserve and Nut Brittle By: Mynhardt The combination of extravagant flavours and ingredients for this combination dessert is the perfect way to end a dinner party or Sunday lunch. Everybody can help themselves and the colours and richness of the preserve, brittle, cheeses and fruit will have everybody coming back for more. The glorious richness of the [...]
Rolled Beef Fillet with Balsamic and Red Wine reduction By: Mynhardt This is a decadent dish which calls for a decadent wine, I love the rich texture of the Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon and it goes hand in hand with the gorgeous deep smoky flavours of the marinated grilled fillet. Marinate the meat a day or two in advance and prepare [...]
Pesto Verde with Squid Ink Pasta Black Salami and Parmesan By: Mynhardt This dish just calls for a bunch of friends and a couple of bottles of Cathedral Cellar Shiraz. It is easy to prepare and sure to wow the crowds. It can be served as a starter course on a menu or as the main dish. The Pesto Verde can [...]
Poached Fennel Mussels with Chardonnay, Cream and Charcoal Ciabatta By: Mynhardt We love cooking mussels as it is such a sustainable seafood and delicious at any time of the year! This recipe calls for loads of fresh fennel and white wine with a dash of cream and can be decadently lapped up with helpings of the Charcoal Ciabatta. The [...]
Asparagus Panna Cotta with pancetta and Smoked Trout. By: Mynhardt Panna Cotta is usually prepared as a dessert but this recipe calls for the savoury delicate flavours of Asparagus and lightly smoked Trout which pares wonderfully with the Cathedral Cellar Sauvignon Blanc. The acidity of the wine cuts through the creamy rich texture of this dish. The Panna Cotta and Smoked Trout can [...]
Ostrich Espetadas with Mushroom Sauce and Baked Potatoes #BRAAITOUR JanBraai's Cooking from the Heart, brought to you by Pharma Dynamics, health tip: Ostrich meat is low in cholesterol, low in fat, low in kilojoules, rich in protein and rich in iron. Willow Creek's Olive Oil Tip: Extra virgin olive oil is rich in vitamin E and K. Vitamin E [...]
Jan Braai Pasta Potjie #BRAAITOUR JanBraai's Cooking from the Heart, brought to you by Pharma Dynamics, health tip: Tomatoes are the major source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduces risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin K. Willow Creek's [...]
WILLOW CREEK OLIVE OIL APPLE CAKE INGREDIENTS: 2 Large Apples – peeled and finely chopped 200ml Orange Juice 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour ½ tsp Cinnamon – ground ½ tsp Nutmeg – ground 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Baking Soda 1 cup Sugar 1 cup Willow Creek Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Eggs 2/3 cup Raisins – soaked in [...]
Steak Marinade INGREDIENTS: • 1/2 cup Willow Creek's Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil • 1/3 cup Soy Sauce • 1/3 cup Fresh Lemon Juice • 1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce • 1 1/2 tablespoons Garlic Powder • 3 tablespoons Dried Basil or our Basil EVOO • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dried Parsley • 1 teaspoon ground Pepper • 1 Garlic [...]
Italian Oven Roasted Vegetables Servings: 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: 250g Mushrooms 350g Baby Potatoes 350g Cherry Tomatoes 2 Zucchini – Cut into chunks 5 Garlic Cloves – Peeled ¼ cup Willow Creek Parmesan Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ tbsp. Oregano - Dried 1 tsp Thyme – Dried Salt & Pepper – To taste Parmesan Cheese for serving [...]
Asparagus Panna Cotta with Pancetta & Smoked Trout Panna Cotta is usually prepared as a dessert but this recipe calls for the savoury delicate flavours of Asparagus and lightly smoked Trout which pares wonderfully with the Cathedral Cellar Sauvignon Blanc. The acidity of the wine cuts through the creamy rich texture of this dish. The Panna Cotta and Smoked [...]
Savoury Cheesecake with Trout Tartare The combination of flavours and textures makes for a wonderfully fresh and interesting dish for late summer days. Serve the savoury cheesecake with local trout tartare, fresh figs and asparagus drizzled with Willow Creek Persian Lime Flavoured Olive Oil. It can be prepared well in advance. Created by Chef Mynhardt Joubert Serves: 6 to [...]
Granny West's Greek Lamb Recipe Salute the holidays and kick-off 2019 with Granny West’s Greek Lamb Recipe. This dish needs to slow cook for hours, but with minimal hands-on-attention it’s perfect for entertaining! Ingredients: 3 onions peeled and sliced thickly 8-10 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered 2-3 rosemary sprigs 1 leg of lamb 2 tbsp Willow Creek Extra Virgin [...]
Tuna Confit INGREDIENTS 350 ml Willow Creek EVVO 3 garlic cloves, peeled Lemon peel from 1 lemon 2 Bay leaves 3-5 sprigs of thyme 3-5 fennel fronds or 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds Pinch of chili flakes or a few small dried chilis 1 teaspoon of peppercorns 1 tablespoon salt 500 g fresh tuna cut into 5cm thick steaks(or any [...]
Rosemary and Garlic Infused Squashed Potatoes INGREDIENTS 200 ml Willow Creek EVVO 1 kg baby potatoes 2 sprigs of rosemary, stripped and the branches discarded 3-5 cloves garlic, peeled 5 strips of fresh lemon peel 1 teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste METHOD Steam the potatoes until tender Blend the oil, herbs, lemon peel and seasoning [...]
Mediterranean Vegetable Swirl INGREDIENTS 150 ml Willow Creek EVVO 2 large eggplants 1-2 large baby marrows 2 red peppers 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise 100 ml tomato purée 100 g of Feta cheese 1 egg, lightly beaten Salt and pepper to taste Chopped fresh parsley and basil for garnish (optional) METHOD Preheat oven to [...]
Chunky Baba Ganoush with grilled lamb and roasted chickpeas Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: +- 30 minutes Baba Ganoush: (Full recipe opens on Youtube) 2 medium aubergines, diced Willowcreek Extra Virgin Olive Oil Coarse salt 2 Tbsp (30 ml) tahini 1 tsp (5 ml) smoked paprika 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin 1 – 2 garlic [...]