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Slow Roasted Boneless Pork Shoulder with Potatoes, Herbs, & Fennel

By Chef Eunice – Prep/Cook time: 3hr/20min – Serves: 5-6 Ingredients Maggie Aromatic n’ zesty garlic rub 2.5kg boneless Pork shoulder5–6 large potatoes, slicedTwo white onions, sliced 1 tbsp mild yellow mustard6 whole garlic cloves, unpeeled3 peeled garlic cloves, cut into quarters 3–4 fresh rosemary sprigs7–8 fresh thyme sprigs2 tsp dried oreganoFreshly ground black pepper, to taste Juice of … Continued

Confit fennel on a beet and yoghurt salad

Serves 2 Prep time 1 hours Ingredients Fennel bulb, large, halved Beetroot, 2 medium Ghee, 60g Coconut sugar, 30g Salt, 3tsp Water, 350 ml Saffron, 1 pinch Greek yoghurt, 1cup Tahini, 2 tbsp Oil, 2tbsp Lemon, half, juiced Harissa, 4 tbsp Radishes, 4, sliced Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Add the ghee, coconut sugar, … Continued

Chicken Taco with fennel slaw and confit garlic mayo

Serves 2 Prep time 3 hours Ingredients for confit garlic Bresc Garlic, 3 teaspoons Sunflower oil, 500g Fresh thyme, 1 sprig Ingredients for the Aioli Room temperature milk, 100ml Bresc garlic cloves, 3 teaspoons Pre-prepared garlic oil, 200ml Salt, to taste White vinegar, to taste Ingredients For the yeasted flatbread White flour, 200g Warm water … Continued

Fennel and apple tarte tatin with braised pork cheeks

Serves 2 to 3 Prep time 4 hours Ingredients Pork cheeks, 600g Green apples,2 Fennel hearts, 2 Puff pastry, store-bought, 1 roll Unsalted butter, 50g Red wine, 500ml Sugar, 40g + surplus Salt, as needed Carrots, 2 large Onions, 2 large Garlic, 1 head Bay leaf, 4 leaves Rosemary, 3 sprigs Method Season the pork … Continued

Broad bean and fennel leaf rice salad

Served Magazine’s Broad bean, fennel leaf, and almond blossom rice salad with orange-blossom water dressing Serves 4 Prep time 45 minutes Ingredients Wholegrain basmati rice, 200g Fresh/frozen broad beans, 150g, skinned and shelled Saffron, 1/2 tsp Boiled water, 2 tbsp Sugar, pinch Almond flakes, 80g Dried cranberries, 80g Fennel seeds, 1 tbsp, toasted Fennel fronds, … Continued

Plated rabbit and maltese sausage stuffed marrow recipe ready to eat

Rabbit and Maltese Sausage Stuffed Marrows with a Pickled Fennel Salad

Serves 4 Prep 1.5 hours Ingredients For the pickle: Bulb of fennel, 1, finely sliced Mustard seeds, 20g Coriander seeds, 20g Fennel seeds, 20g Apple cider vinegar, 100ml Sugar, 1 tbsp For the marrows: Rabbit mince, 250g Maltese sausage, 2 links, casings removed Eggs yolks, 8 Eggs, 2 Medium round marrows, 8, hollowed out Cloves … Continued

Fennel salad, Spicy Gorgonzola, Pomegranate and Walnuts

Serves 4 Prep time 10 minutes Ingredients 2 fennels
 50g walnuts
 100g spicy Gorgonzola
1 pomegranate
 Ingredients for the dressing Oil Salt and pepper Thyme leaves
 Method Assemble all the ingredients on a plate and drizzle with the dressing. This festive side dish will look as good as it tastes at any table this Christmas.

Mackerel, Fennel & Yellow Beets

Serves 4 Prep time & Cooking time 45 minutes Ingredients 4 mackerel fillets (trimmed) 15ml olive oil ½ fennel bulb, sliced on mandolin (in iced water for a few hours) 1 yellow beet, sliced on mandolin ½ lemon, juice Dill chopped Fresh dill, to garnish 45g Greek yoghurt 10ml olive oil Method In a non-stick … Continued

Fennel and Orange Salad

Ingredients 2 Fennel bulb 2 Oranges, peeled and divided into segments A few sprigs of fresh mint Olive oil White balsamic vinegar Method Slice the fennel on a mandolin as thinly as possible, wash thoroughly and place in iced water for a few hours to crisp up and curl. When ready to serve drain and … Continued

Tasting history + Nettle Pesto & Wild Asparagus Timbales

This season, discover two extraordinary plants: the humble nettle and wild asparagus. warren bugeja walks us through the maltese countryside where the wild mediterranean asparagus, (spraġġ xewwieki,) and nettles thrive, offering unique flavours and rich traditions. try his easy no-bake ‘nettle pesto and wild asparagus timbales’ to savour these two ancient staples.

In bloom

The brilliant chef behind The Wandering Kitchen pop up dinners that many enjoyed over Autumn and winter, takes a last walk in the countryside before he leaves for his travels again to pick up new tips and skills to add to his already impressive own. Nasturtiums Found in the Maltese countryside in certain areas, the … Continued

Grilled Octopus with Orange and Date Dressing

Serves 2 Prep time 30 mins, Cooking time 2 hours Ingredients Octopus, cleaned, whole 600g Maltese oranges, 2 each Carrot, 1 whole Onion, 1 whole Bay leaf, 3 leaves Fennel seeds, ½ tsp Green onion, 1 whole Black pepper, Pinch Dates, 5 pitted Honey, 50g Olive oil, 100ml Salt, To taste Method In a pot … Continued

Stuffed Potato

Stuffed Potatoes with Lamb and Orange-Blossom Water

Serves 4 to 6 Prep time 3-4 hours Ingredients Potatoes, 6 large Leeks, 2, thinly sliced Minced lamb, 800g Sun-dried tomato conserve, 60g Harissa paste, 2 tbsp. Turmeric, 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Cinnamon, 1 tbsp + 2 tsp Fennel seeds, 1 tbsp Ground ginger, 2 tbs Eggs, 2 Olive oil, 2 tbsp Plain flour, … Continued

Maltese Sausage Dumplings with Pomegranate and Tahini Sauce

Dumplings with a touch of Malta! Makes 15 Prep time 2 hours Ingredients for the dough Water, 75ml Sunflower oil, ½ tablespoon Plain flour, 170g, plus extra for dusting Ingredients for the filling Maltese sausage meat, 150g Onion, 70g, diced Garlic cloves, 2, grated Cold water, 50ml Cayenne pepper, pinch Freshly ground pepper, ½ tsp … Continued

Almond and Cinnamon Spring Rolls

A simple dessert that will really impress your guests! Makes 12 to 14 rolls Prep time 30 mins Ingredients Filo pastry, 6 sheets Ground almonds, 200g Orange blossom water, 2 tbsp Rosewater, 2 tbsp Caster sugar, 130g Oranges, zest of 2 Lemons, zest of 2 Ground cinnamon, 2 tsp Fennel seeds, 1 tsp Butter, 100g, … Continued

Meagre fillet with broad bean sauce

Meagre fillet with broad bean sauce

Serves 4 Prep time 1.5 hours Ingredients Wild Meagre fillets, 4, approx. 200g each For the broad bean sauce: Broad beans, 1kg weight with pod, shucked and blanched Spring garlic, 1 stalk Mint, handful Tarragon, 1 tbsp Parsley, handful Lemon, juice of one Good quality olive oil, 100ml Salt to season For the whey sauce: … Continued

Wild Camping in Kazbegi Caucasus – A Georgian Feast

Kieran Creevey and Lisa Paarvio become immersed in the icy landscape of Georgia but are sustained by the warmth of the people who inspire them to cook dishes that speak of an immoveable resilience and timeless comfort. The Lada Niva’s engine whines in protest as the rev counter approaches the redline. Tyres squirm for grip … Continued

Potato Rosti with a Poached Egg

Serves 4 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients For Rosti 400g potatoes, grated 200g marrows, grated 2 spring onions, chopped 1 pinch of paprika 1 pinch of cayenne Salt and pepper 2 egg yolks Oil for frying Ingredients For Pesto A large bunch of wild fennel fronds 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil 100g walnuts … Continued

Slow-cooked Saddle of Lamb

Merguez sausage, Lambchetta, braised pearl barley, broad bean puree, peas, pomme dauphine, lamb jus. Serves 4 Prep time 90 minutes Ingredients For the Saddle 1 x 1.2kg saddle of lamb (bone out and skin removed)
 100g chicken breast (minced) 
1 egg white
90g fresh cream
 70g Chevre (soft goat’s chees) 
Chives
 Thyme 
2 sheets Nori 
2 … Continued

Chickpea Base Pizza (GF)

Serves 1-2 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients Fort Base 250ml water 200g chickpea flour ½ tsp fennel seeds ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp onion powder Pinch garlic powder Pinch of black pepper Ingredients Fort Topping 200g tomato sauce 1 tbsp olive oil 1 marrow 1 small aubergine 1 yellow bell pepper 1 red bell pepper … Continued

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