Yakisoba with vegetables, fried noodles served with colourful vegetables Vegetable Yakisoba Shogayaki with mirin, chicken marinated in soy sauce, served with sesame seeds and spring onions Shogayaki with Mirin Achari paneer tikka grilled paneer pieces seasoned in yoghurt marinade, served with fresh coriander and lemon Achari Paneer Tikka Yorkshire pudding with rosemary, served fresh Yorkshire Pudding with Rosemary Fish Vatapá with ginger, with coconut milk and nuts Fish Vatapá with Ginger Classic version of tulumba, soaked in syrup and served fresh Classic Tulumba Prebiotic leek and pumpkin pie, a delicious savoury pie with pumpkin and leek filling Prebiotic leek & pumpkin pie Menestra with broccoli, pasta and vegetables served in a rich sauce Menestra with broccoli and pasta Tinda sabzi, spicy tinda Indian style, served with rich spices and fresh coriander Spiced tinda masala Chocolate Sandesh, sweet Indian dessert, decorated with chocolate and pistachios Chocolate Sandesh Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters golden brown, served Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters Milanesa napolitana with ham rich cheese tomato sauce and crispy breading Milanesa napolitana with ham Manakish with leeks served with sesame seeds Manakish with leeks Chicken Kabsa, spiced rice garnished with toasted almonds Chicken kabsa Galaktoboureko with kataifi pastry, decorated with rich creamy filling and pistachios. Galaktoboureko with Kataifi Pastry Cheese Dhokla served as golden brown, cheesy pieces with fresh spices Cheese dhokla Gluten-free cannoli pastries served sprinkled with sugar Gluten-free cannoli Prawn Açorda, fresh bread pieces with prawns, garlic and parsley Prawn açorda Avial with sweet potato and coconut milk, fresh coriander Avial with sweet potato Curry dish with yellow ackee fruit and chickpeas Jamaican ackee & chickpea curry Yakisoba with vegetables, fried noodles served with colourful vegetables Vegetable Yakisoba Shogayaki with mirin, chicken marinated in soy sauce, served with sesame seeds and spring onions Shogayaki with Mirin Achari paneer tikka grilled paneer pieces seasoned in yoghurt marinade, served with fresh coriander and lemon Achari Paneer Tikka Yorkshire pudding with rosemary, served fresh Yorkshire Pudding with Rosemary Fish Vatapá with ginger, with coconut milk and nuts Fish Vatapá with Ginger Classic version of tulumba, soaked in syrup and served fresh Classic Tulumba Prebiotic leek and pumpkin pie, a delicious savoury pie with pumpkin and leek filling Prebiotic leek & pumpkin pie Menestra with broccoli, pasta and vegetables served in a rich sauce Menestra with broccoli and pasta Tinda sabzi, spicy tinda Indian style, served with rich spices and fresh coriander Spiced tinda masala Chocolate Sandesh, sweet Indian dessert, decorated with chocolate and pistachios Chocolate Sandesh Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters golden brown, served Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters Milanesa napolitana with ham rich cheese tomato sauce and crispy breading Milanesa napolitana with ham Manakish with leeks served with sesame seeds Manakish with leeks Chicken Kabsa, spiced rice garnished with toasted almonds Chicken kabsa Galaktoboureko with kataifi pastry, decorated with rich creamy filling and pistachios. Galaktoboureko with Kataifi Pastry Cheese Dhokla served as golden brown, cheesy pieces with fresh spices Cheese dhokla Gluten-free cannoli pastries served sprinkled with sugar Gluten-free cannoli Prawn Açorda, fresh bread pieces with prawns, garlic and parsley Prawn açorda Avial with sweet potato and coconut milk, fresh coriander Avial with sweet potato Curry dish with yellow ackee fruit and chickpeas Jamaican ackee & chickpea curry
Fresh black olives with smooth skin.
Black Olives

Black Olives: The Essence of the Mediterranean

Ingredients Herbs and Spices

Description

Black olives are the ripe fruit of the olive tree, a cornerstone of Mediterranean gastronomy. Harvested at full maturity and cured to perfection, they possess a mellow, rich flavour and a softer texture compared to their green counterparts.

Whether brined or oil-cured, black olives offer a deep, savoury complexity that enhances salads, pizzas, tapenades, and stews. They are a symbol of health, rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.

Health Benefits

Black olives are excellent for heart health due to their healthy fat profile (oleic acid). They are packed with antioxidants like Vitamin E, which protect cells. They also provide iron and fibre.

Culinary Uses

Black olives are incredibly versatile.

  • Table Olive: A staple in antipasti platters and tapas.
  • Cooking: Adds depth to pasta sauces, tagines, and pizza.
  • Tapenades: Blends into a rich, savoury spread.

A Culinary Icon

From the Greek Kalamata to the French Niçoise, black olives bring a touch of the Mediterranean sun to every dish.

Recipes with this Ingredient

Ají de Gallina served with onion, fresh egg and almond flakes Main Courses

Ají de gallina with onion
Chilean beef empanada baked golden brown, served on a plate Main Courses

Chilean beef empanadas (Empanadas de Pino)
Freshly baked Olive & Parmesan Calzone Main Courses

Olive & Parmesan Calzone
Cream cheese and olive burek served Main Courses

Cream cheese & olive burek
Pizza Tunisienne served Main Courses

Pizza Tunisienne
Pizza Provençale with tomato, black olives and Provencal herbs Main Courses

Pizza Provençale