Gift Guide
A carefully curated collection of gourmet products, perfect for discerning food lovers and holiday gifting.
From Flower to Flavor: Saffron Recipes
Explore the golden versatility of hand-picked La Mancha saffron. Just a pinch enhances any dish with rich flavor and beautiful color, requiring minimal technique.
Holiday Entertaining with Haco
Premium Swiss culinary bases and sauces for effortless holiday meals and appetizers.
DEMEDICI TASTE | Q4 2025
Welcome to our table
As the season of gathering and celebration arrives, we're delighted to share our Q4 2025 edition of Taste — a carefully curated collection of Mediterranean treasures and culinary inspiration designed to elevate your holiday entertaining.
We invite you to discover the golden luxury of La Mancha saffron, where just a pinch transforms ordinary dishes into extraordinary experiences. From creamy pasta to elegant appetizers, our saffron recipes showcase the versatility of this precious spice, making it approachable for every home cook.
We're also excited to introduce you to the effortless elegance of Haco Swiss culinary foundations — premium bases and sauces that will simplify your holiday meal preparation without compromising on flavor or sophistication.
And for those seeking the perfect gift for the food lovers in their life, our Holiday Gift Guide features an exquisite selection of artisanal products, from award-winning extra-virgin olive oils to handcrafted chocolates and aged balsamic vinegars.
Whether you're planning an intimate dinner or a festive gathering, let DeMedici be your partner in creating memorable moments around the table this holiday season.
Buon appetito e felici feste!
Maria Roemer
Director of Business Development
Marqués de Griñón
"Oleum Artis"
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Amedei Toscana
Chocolate
Advent Calendar
Marqués de Griñón
"Oleum Artis"
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Amedei Toscana
Chocolate
Advent Calendar
Cipriani
Bellini Zero
Lazzaroni di Saronno
Dessert Cookies & Gift
Boxes
Cipriani
Hand-Wrapped
Panettone
From Flower
to Flavor
Saffron Recipes
Safinter's Category I saffron from La Mancha is hand-picked crocus stigmas, with only three threads per flower, making this spice super premium. Don't let saffron intimidate – embrace its versatility and explore beyond. A pinch elevates everything from risottos and paellas to ice cream and honey cakes, making every meal a golden experience.
SAFFRON MASTERS
FROM SPAIN
Net Wt. 1g
Tomato Tartare
with Saffron
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 2-4
Ingredients:
- Safinter Saffron
- 1 lb ripe tomatoes
- 1 tsp Edmond Fallot Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Oregano, minced
- ½ tsp Tabasco sauce
- Fennel leaves
- Marqués de Griñón "Oleum Artis" Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt for seasoning
Preparation:
Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil, and have an ice bath ready nearby. Score a small X at the bottom of each tomato and place it in the boiling water, blanching until the skin starts to loosen, about 20-30 seconds.
Remove them from the pan and place in the ice bath to stop cooking. When cool enough to handle, peel the skin and then quarter, core, and seed the tomatoes.
Carefully dice the tomatoes into a brunoise and place into a strainer to let some of the excess liquid strain for a few minutes before adding them to a medium mixing bowl.
Mix in the olive oil, mustard, Worcestershire, oregano, few strands of Safinter saffron and Tabasco sauce in with the tomatoes and season to taste with salt. Let the mixture chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Finish with sea salt and fennel leaves and serve immediately.
Creamy Saffron Butter
Pappardelle
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients:
- ½ tsp crushed Safinter Saffron
- 1½ tsp Flaky sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Medium shallot, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup Dry white wine
- 10 oz Cipriani Food Orzo or Pappardelle Egg Pasta
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- Basil leaves for serving
Preparation:
Steep ½ tsp saffron in ½ cup boiling water; set aside. Salt the pasta water generously. Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet. Sauté the shallot, garlic cloves, and fresh pepper until soft, about 3 minutes.
Add saffron mixture, the red pepper flakes, and remaining salt. Cook 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, simmer and remove from heat.
Cook 10 oz pappardelle until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
Add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water and ¼ cup butter and toss to coat. Then add ½ cup Grated Parmesan and toss again. Garnish with more saffron and basil if you'd like.
Serve topped with more Parmesan and basil.
Shrikhand Yogurt
Prep Time: 10 hours (including straining time)
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- ½ tsp crushed Safinter Saffron
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup Powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp Cardamom
- Pistachios to serve
Preparation:
Soak ¼ strands in a medium-sized bowl. Place a cheesecloth on a colander. Add the greek yogurt on the cheesecloth. Bring the ends of the cloth together and twist so that the liquids will start to drip out, gently twist the ends and place some heavy weight on top of the yogurt to let it strain slowly.
After the yogurt drains, warm the milk in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. Then add Safinter saffron and allow it to bloom.
Pour the thick strained yogurt in a dry bowl. Add milk and bloomed saffron mix well and give a whisk mix.
Add cardamom and mix again. Garnish with more saffron and a pinch of cardamom. Garnish with sliced almonds or pistachios or until the sugar is mixed well.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. As the Shrikhand chills, the saffron will start to bleed its color and taste. Once it has been in the fridge a bit, the color will start to bleed beautiful orange color on the top layer. Gently mix in the Shrikhand before serving.
Haco Hollandaise Sauce drizzled over Asparagus Spears
Holiday Entertaining
with Haco
Haco Swiss culinary foundations make holiday entertaining effortless.
With premium bases, rich consommés, and sophisticated sauces, these versatile products are the perfect building blocks for memorable holiday meals. Here are inspired tips and recipes ideas to enhance your holiday celebrations and more.
Soup shooters offer portion control & are easy to serve while mingling
Seafood Bisque Shooters using Haco Supreme Fish Bouillon creates an exceptional base for luxurious seafood shooters. Combine with cream, sherry, and fresh lobster or crab for an indulgent starter.
MSG-free, gluten-free, & allergen-conscious options
Crispy ham croquettes using the Haco Ham Base mixed with Haco Béchamel Sauce, ham and breadcrumbs. Serve with dijon dipping sauce for classic European elegance.
Beef tenderloin medallions finished with Haco Classic Demi-Glace Sauce - delivering rich umami depth with savory notes and a well-balanced finish for a holiday entrée, accompanied by seasonal vegetables.
Béchamel Cheese Soufflés use Haco Béchamel Sauce as the base for miniature cheese soufflés baked in small ramekins - perfect warm appetizers for winter entertaining.