‘Bikepacking’ + Traditional seafood Paella
Photographer Humbert Campins, Lisa Paarvio, and friends embark on a gravel bike journey through rural Catalonia. Their route takes them north of Girona into the breathtaking Collsacabra Mountains, where they explore the landscape while cooking traditional Catalan and Spanish cuisine.
Traditional Slow Cooked Ragu
For many Southern Italian families, Sunday lunch is all about il ragù—a dish rich in tradition, love, and ritual. Growing up, Sundays were filled with the irresistible aroma of a slow-simmering ragù bubbling away for hours. Back home, the kitchen became a lively hub of preparation, storytelling, and even prayer. From Slow: Easy, Comforting Italian Meals Worth Waiting For by Gennaro Contaldo (Pavilion Books). Photos: David Loftus.
Mediterranean red prawn with a seasonal nightshade flower salad, served on a black cherry gazpacho.
This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines the sweetness of black cherry gazpacho with the delicate flavour of fresh red prawns and a vibrant, seasonal nightshade flower salad. The balance of fresh, bold ingredients creates a refreshing and elegant dish, perfect for a light yet flavourful experience.
Misto Mare Salad
A perfect blend of fresh greens and seafood, brought together by a tangy mustard vinaigrette for a delightful coastal-inspired meal.
Fire it up!
Indulge in a super easy-to-make seafood feast featuring fresh local langoustines, prawns, & lobsters from Adam's Fish Shop, charred to perfection. This recipe combines seasonal delights with a rich garlic, herb, and lemon-infused butter, perfect for grilling.
Crispy Fried Calamari with Pesto Dipping Sauce
By Chef Faisal – Prep/cook : 30min – Serves: 1 Ingredients 150g calamari1 egg2 tsp mustard paste pinch chilli flakes1 tsp chopped garlic juice of 1 lemon3 tsp corn flour30g plain flour pinch kosher salt For the Pesto Dipping Sauce 6 tsp fresh basil2 tbsp olive oilsmall white onionpinch kosher saltpinch black pepper powder 2 tsp Parmesan cheese 6 … <a href="https://served.mt/crispy-fried-calamari-with-pesto-dipping-sauce/">Continued</a>
An Italian taboo
Riccardo Bianchi… Pineapple on pizza has always been a controversial topic, especially in Italy. Traditionalists argue that the sweet and tangy pineapple clashes with the savoury elements of a classic pizza, disrupting the balance of flavours. Italian cuisine places a high value on preserving the integrity of traditional recipes, and many Italians believe that adding … <a href="https://served.mt/an-italian-taboo/">Continued</a>
Smokey Pan-Seared Octopus with Lemony Artichoke & Butter Bean Spread
By Chef Eunice – Prep/Cook time: 1hr/30min – Serves: 4 Ingredients for the Octopus 2kg octopus, frozen and defrosted Two bay leavesA handful of fresh broad beans One carrot, peeled One onion1 tbsp rock salt2-3 tbsp high-quality olive oil1 tbsp Spanish smoked paprika, to taste 1 tsp harissa, if desiredSalt, to tasteTwo limes Method Fill a large stockpot halfway with … <a href="https://served.mt/smokey-pan-seared-octopus-with-lemony-artichoke-butter-bean-spread/">Continued</a>
Salt-Cured Sardines with Balsamic Vinegar Dressing
By Adam Demanuele – Serves: 4 Ingredients 400g sardines30g salt15g pink peppercorns100ml local extra virgin olive oil 100ml aged balsamic vinegar Method for Cured Sardines: Combine the salt and pink peppercorns. Rub the mixture evenly over the sardines. Let the sardines cure in the mixture for 24 hours. For the Sardines: Rinse the cured sardines thoroughly with … <a href="https://served.mt/salt-cured-sardines-with-balsamic-vinegar-dressing/">Continued</a>
Soy and Sesame Scallops
By Adam Demanuele – Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 cleaned scallops Pinch of salt30ml sesame oil 20ml soy sauce 10ml yuzu Method for Scallops: Slice the Dublin Bay scallops thinly. Season the scallop slices with a pinch of salt. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix the sesame oil, soy sauce, and yuzu. Garnish Garnish with finely … <a href="https://served.mt/soy-sesame-scallops/">Continued</a>
BBQed Corn on the Cob with Herbed Butter and Mixed Beef Sausages
By Julia Ripard, – Prep/cook time: 50min – Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 fresh corn on the cob and in the husk125g salted butter, soft2 cups of mixed herbs (dill, parsley and coriander) 1 packet of 8 Tari Mediterranean Beef Sausages 1 packet of 8 Tari Parika Beef Sausages Method When grilling corn in the husk, it’s important to soak … <a href="https://served.mt/bbqed-corn-on-the-cob-with-herbed-butter-and-mixed-beef-sausages/">Continued</a>
Halloumi + Tari Beef Burger
Serves 2, Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 Tari beef patties120g halloumi, sliced2 burger buns1/2 cup pickled red onions2 servings of Peach Salsa (see recipe on page X) Method When your bbq is ready,grill the halloumi slices and patties over red embers for 5-6 minutes on each side until nicely browned … <a href="https://served.mt/halloumi-tari-beef-burger/">Continued</a>
Christmas Tree Pizzas
Serves 5 little mouths Ingredients 1 cup wholemeal flour ½ cup greek yoghurt 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp olive oil Salt, to taste 1 cup fresh spinach 1 cup fresh basil 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp lemon juice Salt and pepper Coloured raw peppers cut into small squares. Shredded mozzarella … <a href="https://served.mt/christmas-tree-pizza/">Continued</a>
Leek and Potato Tart
Serves 4 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 2 small leeks, thinly sliced 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced 4 leaves of kale, roughly chopped Puff pastry, 1 sheet, packet or approx. 250g 2 packets of Fior Di Vita Mozzarella For Pizza, sliced 1 egg, whisked A small bunch of oregano Olive, salt and pepper Method Turn … <a href="https://served.mt/leek-potato-tart/">Continued</a>
Traditional Ross Fil-Forn
Serves 8 Prep time 2 hours Ingredients 60ml Monini Extra Virgin Olive Oil 15g butter 1 medium onion, peeled & finely chopped 500g pork shoulder, cut into 2cm cubes 200g minced pork 200g minced beef Salt and pepper 50ml dry white wine 2 tbsp Mutti Doppio Concentrato Tomato- Paste 1 tin Mutti Polpa 2 bay … <a href="https://served.mt/michael-diacono-ross-fil-forn/">Continued</a>
The Famous Timpana
Serves 8-10 Prep time 3 hours Ingredients 1 medium sized aubergine Vegetable oil to fry 125g pork liver, chopped into 1cm cubes 500g mince pork 500g mince beef Salt and pepper 2 heaped tbsp Mutti Doppio Concentrato Tomato Paste 2 tins Mutti Polpa 2 tbsp sugar 4 fresh bay leaves 2 veal brains (optional but … <a href="https://served.mt/michael-diacono-timpana/">Continued</a>
Torta Tal-Lampuki
Serves 8 Prep time 2 hours Ingredients 3 tbsp Monini Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 large red onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tbsp Mutti Doppio Concentrato Tomato Paste Chilli to taste 400g cooked spinach, drained 1 tsp mixed spice Salt and pepper 12 black olives, stoned and … <a href="https://served.mt/torta-tal-lampuki/">Continued</a>
Premium cuts and fine foods from these top four butchers in Malta
The assortment of goods from any of these top gourmet butchers make Christmas shopping easy! Get all you need to prepare a delicious feast this Christmas for you and your family. The following gourmet butchers offer top of the range cuts for that Christmas roast, deli goods and pantry essentials. 1. Churchill Make it a … <a href="https://served.mt/premium-cuts-from-top-four-gourmet-butchers-in-malta/">Continued</a>
BBQed Lucerto Steak Sandwich
Serves 10 Prep time 1hr 30 mins Ingredients 1.2kg Lucerto (Beef) 4 sprigs of Rosemary Salt and pepper 2 loaves Maltese bread, sliced 1 green lettuce, leaves picked 1 cucumber, sliced 1 jar of horseradish, chutney or Dijon mustard Method Bring the meat to room temperature and season with salt and pepper, while you prepare … <a href="https://served.mt/bbqed-lucerto-steak-sandwich-2/">Continued</a>
Strawberry Chili Jam with Scones
Makes 1 250ml jar and 12 scones, Prep time 1 hr Ingredients, For The Jam 800 gr strawberries 600gr caster sugar 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes 1 Tsp Salt Method Wash and cut the Strawberries in 4 pieces. In a pot add all the ingredients. Boil for 20 minutes, skim the jam and bottle in a … <a href="https://served.mt/strawberry-chili-jam-with-scones/">Continued</a>
