The value of Mellow Yellow for versatility
June 19, 2024
Food is an opportunity to nourish, refuel and energise the body. But it’s also an opportunity to experience flavour in all of its incredible shapes and forms. And for that – you need versatile products in your store cupboard!
Help! Which oil?
There are multiple choices of oils and fats to use in our cooking repertoire. Some you may use occasionally for a specific recipe; others are more versatile as store cupboard essentials; then there’s that one lurking at the back of the cupboard collecting dust because you can’t remember what you bought it for! So much choice, so much confusion. So, which oils REALLY offer the best value and deserve pride of place in our kitchen?
Culinary oils are often segregated into two camps – one for cooking, one for drizzling. But what if there was an oil that was good enough to handle both? Saving you money, but also saving countertop space without any health compromises.
Cold pressed for maintaining nutrients and known for its high smoke point, Mellow Yellow is the ideal meet-in-the-middle oil that’s delicious drizzled onto salads, or into a pan or roasting dish to cook a main meal.
With a delicious subtle nutty flavour and buttery undertones; it is clean on the palate and unlike some oils, it doesn’t have an oily, or bitter aftertaste. It’s also the unsung hero in a salad dressing due to its excellent emulsifying properties and subtle flavour.
Mellow Yellow’s clean, light flavour makes it ideal for baking breads and cakes, adding moisture without overpowering other ingredients. It’s a simple, healthy alternative to butter or spreads, and we’ve got plenty of recipe ideas — from Courgette Loaf Cake to Beetroot & Chocolate Cake. For something different, try our Chilli Oil in a chilli‑chocolate cake.
With a high smoke point of around 230°C, Mellow Yellow is also great for roasting, stir‑frying and air frying. Expect crisp roast potatoes, crunchy croutons and evenly cooked vegetables — not soggy food or burnt oil, just clean flavour and reliable results.
Mellow Yellow for drizzling
Mellow Yellow works well for quick salads, simple dressings and everyday flavour boosts. Our five ready‑made dressings: Honey & Mustard, Balsamic Vinegar Dressing, Classic Vinaigrette, Ultimate Chilli & Blackberry Vinaigrette — offer straightforward options for adding flavour without extra prep, and they also work reliably in marinades and sauces.
Chilli & Cumin pairs well with salmon, Honey & Mustard is a good match for roasted potatoes, and you’ll find many more ideas on our recipe pages.
For breakfast, Mellow Yellow adds a subtle nuttiness to homemade granola, and it’s equally useful for cooked breakfasts — from fried eggs to crispy potatoes and mushrooms.
Mellow Yellow for roasting and stir frying
It is high temperature cooking where Mellow Yellow excels compared to many other oils in the kitchen. Both the original Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil and the Chilli Oil are fantastic for roasting and stir-frying. Whether you’re cooking the traditional family Sunday roast, or challenging yourself with more international flavours, Mellow Yellow has the taste, functionality and versatility you need to make cooking a treasured, memorable and fun part of home life. We like to think of it as the valued kitchen counter essential ingredient.
