The Original Delicious

13/10/2026

Dear , this week’s offers let you MIX & MATCH a lovely family meal to enjoy al fresco on these balmy evenings. Better yet, you don’t have to reheat anything, though you are welcome to if you prefer. Here is our list of summer fare for 16 and 17 October:

SUMMER CHICKEN
Roasted chicken thighs and legs, rubbed with our own comforting blend of tikka spices (i.e., warm spices, not chilli), with a side of fresh courgette ribbons in mint and lemon. Delicious served at room temperature! Add a salad from our list below or make your own. R150 serves 2

TURKISH BEEF BÖREK
A phyllo pastry ‘wors’ stuffed with lean minced beef infused with a mixture of mild Middle Eastern spices, garlic and chopped dry apricots. It is rolled, shaped into a coil, baked and finished with sesame seeds. A fragrant dish that is easy to serve at room temperature in this weather. Add a salad from our list below or make your own. R150 serves 2

LEMON CHICKPEA SALAD
Chickpeas roasted in lemon juice and zest, tossed with green onions, cucumber, olives, garlic, and marinated mozzarella, then finished with an herb-and-mustard vinaigrette. R120 (2 side helpings)

COUS-COUS SALAD
Our cous-cous salad is all the rage and perfect for summer. We prepare ours with handmade Portuguese cous-cous, dried apricots, cranberries, roasted vegetables, almonds, cucumber, tomato, and feta, finished with a lemon juice, olive oil and fresh herb dressing. R120 (2 side helpings)

PEAR SALAD
A fresh gluten-free salad with pear wedges roasted in olive oil and black pepper, served with baby spinach, cranberries, pecans, and a maple-and-mustard dressing. R110 (2 side helpings)

TOMATO TARTE TATIN (12cm tartlet)
The first tomatoes of the season, baked with fresh basil in puff pastry and topped with an olive-honey compote. R50 each

MIELIEBROOD SERVED WITH BASIL PESTO (20cm round bread)
A smash hit last week, we were asked to repeat this homemade mieliebrood (made with corn, flour, eggs, butter, and oregano) served with pesto (made with basil, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil). R300 serves 8-12 as a side dish.

Place your order via WhatsApp to +27 (71) 239-4584. Pay and collect from our kitchen at The Yard, 921 Lynnwood Road, Equestria, Pretoria. Collection times: Fridays 13:30–16:30 or Saturdays 09:00–12:00, or arrange collection from our stall at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market at Pretoria High School Old Boys Club in Hofmeyr Park, Lynnwood. Chefs Rachel and Lulu.

(Image courtesy of Camille Styles)

06/10/2026

These are our delicious offers for 9 and 10 October:

LEVANT SALAD WITH CHICKEN SKEWERS
Made with our own labneh (strained yoghurt), slow-roasted tomatoes, carrots, dates, and a spiced yoghurt sauce with mustard seeds, turmeric, and lemon juice, served with two 150g Mediterranean-flavoured chicken skewers and strips of focaccia. R300, serves 2

MESSY AUBERGINE ‘LASAGNA’
This recipe was inspired by Jamie Oliver, who popularised the idea of a messy or crumpled ‘lasagne’ in which the components are not meticulously layered but rather combined more freely, retaining all the flavour. A comforting assembly featuring seasonal aubergines (eggplants), onions, basil, garlic, sweet tomatoes, a hint of chilli, and torn fresh sheets of pasta, topped with parmesan, sage and almond dust; served with a green lettuce salad with balsamic vinaigrette. Reheat, R320 serves 4

COUS-COUS SALAD
Our popular cous-cous salad is made with traditional Portuguese handmade cous-cous, dried apricots, cranberries, roasted vegetables, almonds, cucumber, tomato, and feta, accompanied by a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. R120 (2 side helpings)

BROCCOLI AND BACON SALAD
Healthy eating redefined in the chefs’ current favourite! Broccoli florets, red onions, cranberries and bacon bits, combined in a mayo-based mustard dressing. R135 (2 side helpings)

MIELIEBROOD SERVED WITH BASIL PESTO (20cm round bread)
Homemade mieliebrood (made with corn, flour, eggs, butter, and oregano) served with pesto (made with basil, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil). R300, serves 8–12 as a side dish.

RUSTIC MARROW QUICHE (20cm round) see picture
Made with baby marrow ribbons, mint and feta cheese in an egg custard and puff pastry crust. R300

Place your order via WhatsApp to +27 (71) 239-4584. Pay and collect from our kitchen at The Yard, 921 Lynnwood Road, Equestria, Pretoria. Collection times: Fridays 13:30–16:30 or Saturdays 09:00–12:00 or arrange collection from our stall at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market at Pretoria High School Old Boys Club in Hofmeyr Park, Lynnwood. Wishing you a lovely week, chefs Rachel and Lulu.

03/10/2026

Good morning, Pretoria. We are pleased to offer two old-fashioned favourites at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market: melkkos with cinnamon sugar, and phuthupap with mascarpone and biltong. Chef Lulu has also prepared a traditional minestrone soup – a thick, tomato-based vegetable soup with cannellini beans – available to enjoy at home. Naturally, she also has our signature handmade pies in stock. Come and browse, there is a wide variety of delicious fare to choose from.

26/09/2026

Good morning, Pretoria. Today we have two favourites available at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market: melkkos with cinnamon sugar, and phuthupap with biltong and mascarpone. We also have our regular eats and treats, salads and handmade pies in stock.

21/09/2026

Our heritage day options include old-fashioned favourites, with a focus on side dishes and sweet endings for your braai. These are our Heritage Week options for Thursday 24, Friday 25, and Saturday 26 September:

CURRIED MINCE VETKOEKS
Beef mince curry stuffed in our own handmade vetkoeks. R55 each

PAPTERT
Creamy paptert layered with bacon, corn kernels, tomato reduction and cheese. Reheat, R250 serves 6

YOGHURT AND HERB MARINATED CHICKEN SOSATIES
Chicken breast kebabs marinated in yoghurt, mixed fresh herbs, and garlic on bay leaf twigs. Order to braai or reheat (200g each) R100/pair of 2

MIELIEBROOD SERVED WITH BASIL AND ATCHAR PESTO (20cm round bread)
Homemade mieliebrood made with corn, flour, eggs, butter and oregano; served with a pesto made with basil, garlic, atchar, parmesan and olive oil. R300 serves 6-8

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE (see picture)
A crustless savoury pumpkin cheesecake (20cm) with roasted nuts. R300 serves 6-8

MILK TART
Our signature baked milk tart is made with milk, butter, flour, eggs and a drop or two of almond extract. (24cm) R280

PEPPERMINT CRISP TART IN A CUP
Decadent layers of coconut biscuits, caramel, whipped cream and peppermint crisp chocolate. (250ml) R65

PANCAKE STACK WITH CREMORA TART FILLING
Pancakes layered with cremora tart filling and a berry compote. (20cm) R280

Order via WhatsApp to +27 (71) 239-4584. Pay and collect from our kitchen at The Yard, 921 Lynnwood Road, Equestria, Pretoria:
- Thursday 24 September (09:00-12:00)
- Friday 25 September (13:30-16:30)
- Saturday 29 August (09:00-12:00).
Alternatively, arrange collection from our stall at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market at Pretoria High School Old Boys Club in Lynnwood, Pretoria, on Saturday morning. Wishing you a delicious Heritage Week, chefs Rachel and Lulu

Delicious was established in Menlo Park, Pretoria, in 2002. Chefs Rachel and Lulu produce real food by hand using basic ingredients, with no preservatives, chemicals or colouring agents added.

21/09/2026

We received requests for Heritage Day Picnic Hampers, and we have given them some thought. Here goes:
HERITAGE PICNIC HAMPER (serves 4) R580
Only available on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September 2026
• Handmade savoury biscuits with burrata, marinated strawberries and citrus vinaigrette
• ⁠⁠Brioche bomb sarmies – handmade brioche filled with salami, cream cheese, and tomato and olive relish (4) see picture
• ⁠⁠One village layered salad – spinach and feta cookies served with tomato, cucumber, feta, roasted vegetables and a courgette baba ghanoush (contains a hint of chilli)
• ⁠⁠Turkish chicken kebabs – made with chicken breast strips marinated in lemon, onion, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, paprika, baharat spices, yoghurt and cinnamon (4)
• ⁠⁠Savoury doughnuts filled with traditional bobotie, rolled in cinnamon sugar (2)
• ⁠⁠Peppermint crisp tart cups (4)
• Fresh seasonal fruit
Biodegradable cutlery and serviettes included; please provide drinks and glasses of your choice.
Order via WhatsApp to +27 (71) 239-4584. Pay and collect from our kitchen at The Yard, 921 Lynnwood Road, Equestria, Pretoria, on Wednesday 23 September (13:30-16:30) or on Heritage Day, Thursday 24 September (09:00-12:00).

19/09/2026

Good morning, Pretoria. Today we have two of our favourite meals available at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market: melkkos with cinnamon sugar, and phuthupap with biltong and mascarpone. Come and get yours before they are sold out.
PS: we also have our regular eats and treats, salads and handmade pies in stock. See you there!

16/09/2026

These are our delicious meal options for Friday 18 September, and Saturday 19 September:

SUMMER CHICKEN WITH CHILLI-BASIL VINAIGRETTE
A succulent chicken flattie marinated in garlic, mustard, lemon, and thyme, roasted and drizzled with a vinaigrette made with red w**e vinegar, basil, and a hint of chilli. Served with pickled smashed cucumbers and roasted baby potatoes. Reheat, R320 serves 4

B**R AND MAPLE STICKY PORK BELLY WITH JASMINE RICE SALAD
Pork belly on the bone, marinated overnight in b**r, mustard, rosemary, maple syrup, and paprika, then slow-roasted until sticky. Served with a jasmine rice salad featuring red cabbage, corn, garlic, black beans, and avocado. Reheat pork, R240 serves 2

RUSTIC MARROW QUICHE (20cm) – see picture
Made with baby marrows, mint and feta in a puff pastry crust. R300

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE (20cm) – see cover picture on our profile
A crustless savoury pumpkin cheesecake (20cm) topped with roasted pecans. R300

COUS-COUS SALAD
Handmade Portuguese cous-cous, dried apricots, berries, veggies, almonds, cucumber, tomato, and feta, with a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice and herbs. R120 (2 side helpings)

MELKKOS
A concentrate of this traditional comfort food, to which you add milk to your liking while stirring over low heat. Serve sprinkled with cinnamon sugar (supplied). R130/litre makes up to 8 cups

Order via WhatsApp to +27 (71) 239-4584. Pay and collect from our kitchen at The Yard, 921 Lynnwood Road, Equestria, Pretoria, on Friday 18 September (13:30-16:30) or Saturday 19 September (09:00-12:00). Alternatively, arrange collection from our stall at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market at Pretoria High School Old Boys Club in Lynnwood, Pretoria, on Saturday morning. Wishing you a delicious week, Rachel and Lulu

08/09/2026

These are our comfort food options for 11 September #

⁠SPRINGBOK BOBOTIE
A delicious twist on the classic South African dish from the Cape. It combines spiced springbok mince with Kalahari Medjool dates, apples, tomatoes, onions, and garlic, topped with a creamy egg custard. Served with yellow rice. Reheat, R320 serves 4

BUTTERNUT MAC+CHEESE
A customer requested that we prepare this Jamie Oliver recipe for her; little did we know that it would become our go-to comfort dish. Made with butternut, onions and garlic, bacon, butter, three cheeses and a pecan nut topping. Reheat, R280 serves 4

MEXICAN STREET CORN SOUP
This creamy corn soup is made with onion, garlic, jalapeño peppers, potatoes, oregano, cream and feta. Reheat, R180/litre (4 cups / 2 large servings)

MELKKOS
A concentrate of this traditional comfort food. Add milk to your liking while stirring over low heat. Serve sprinkled with cinnamon sugar (supplied). R130/litre makes up to 8 cups.

Order via WhatsApp to +27 (71) 239-4584. Pay and collect from our kitchen at The Yard, 921 Lynnwood Road, Equestria, Pretoria on Friday 11 September 13:30-16:30. Chefs Rachel and Lulu wish you a delicious week.

# We will be catering for a big wedding on Saturday, and therefore our weekly family meals will only be available on Friday 11 September. For the same reason, we will not be trading at the Hazel Food, Arts, Crafts and Culture Market this weekend.