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Roast Shrimp & Veg Salad
A tantalising zesty and vibrant salad. Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 200g cherry tomatoes, halved 120g shredded carrot 100g yellow pepper, diced 150g red onion, diced 175g asparagus, diced 455g shrimp Olive oil Chilli powder, to taste 1 tsp fresh oregano Salt & pepper, to taste 1 lime, juiced Mixed greens Ingredients For … <a href="https://served.mt/roast-shrimp-veg-salad/">Continued</a>
Roast Chickpea & Avocado Salad
Who says salads are boring? This hearty salad is the perfect protein kick for a quick meal on a busy weekday. Serves 6 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 150g mixed greens 1 large cucumber, diced 275g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 avocado, diced 850g chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 2 tsp smoked … <a href="https://served.mt/roast-chickpea-avocado-salad/">Continued</a>
Creamy Zucchini Linguini
Enjoy a low-carb alternative to pasta – perfect as comfort food, when you’re trying to count your calories. Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 Chicken breast (approx. 250g), diced 200g cherry tomatoes, halved ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried basil Ingredients For … <a href="https://served.mt/creamy-zucchini-linguini/">Continued</a>
Oriental Fruit Salad
This is another dessert from the cookbook of my late grandmother, veteran actress Maryrose Bonello. Serves 6 Prep time 5 minutes + soak overnight Ingredients 10 figs, chopped 10 dates, chopped 70g hazelnuts 70g almonds 1 tin pineapple chunks 250ml sherry (or brandy) Fresh cream, to preference Method Mix together the fruit, including the juice … <a href="https://served.mt/oriental-fruit-salad-3/">Continued</a>
Tamal Squares
Serves 9 Prep time 30 minutes This recipe comes from the cookbook of my late grandmother, Mary Rose Bonello. Renowned and loved by all as In-Nanna Ta’ Malta, it brings me immense joy to thumb through her own cookbook to share her beloved recipes with the fans she adored. Ingredients 2 eggs ¾ cup caster … <a href="https://served.mt/tamal-squares/">Continued</a>
Chorizo & Lentil Soup
Serves 8 Prep time 40 minutes Chef Tip: This soup can be enjoyed warm served with chopped chorizo, but it also goes down nicely when served cold as a gazpacho without the chorizo in the summer months. Ingredients 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 3 cloves garlic, diced 2 tbsp olive … <a href="https://served.mt/chorizo-lentil-soup/">Continued</a>
Roast Beetroot Soup
Serves 4 Prep time 60 minutes Chef Tip: If you’re feeling lazy, pre-cooked beetroot works as well – but nothing beats the flavours of a freshly roasted beet. You can also bring out the flavours of this soup by substituting chicken broth for vegetable stock. Ingredients 500g beets 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided 1 red … <a href="https://served.mt/roast-beetroot-soup/">Continued</a>
Creamy Cheddar Chowder
Serves 4 Prep time 40 minutes Chef Brief: There’s nothing better than cheddar chowder for a winter warmer. This hearty soup is perfect as a starter shared amongst friends – or it makes a hearty meal when eaten alone. Ingredients ¼ cup butter 1 onion, chopped ¼ cup all-purpose flour 3 cups chicken broth 3 … <a href="https://served.mt/creamy-cheddar-chowder/">Continued</a>