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Caffe Cordina – An Icon in the City
Caffe Cordina is synonymous with coffee in the city. The much-loved cafe, frequented by locals and visitors alike, serves as an excellent spot in the heart of Valletta where one can enjoy coffee with a sweet pastry, or lunch outdoors in the picturesque Pjazza. We sit with Luca Cordina, the 3rd generation of Cordinas now … <a href="https://served.mt/caffe-cordina/">Continued</a>
Mushroom Congee with Chili Oil
Serves 4, 1 hour 30 minutes Ingredients For the Chili oil 1 cup vegetable oil 4 tbsp sichuan chili flakes 2 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds 1 clove garlic, peeled 2 star anise 1 bay leaf For the Congee Olive oil 1 whole garlic clove, peeled 1 tbs grated ginger 1 cups Brown rice 8 … <a href="https://served.mt/mushroom-congee-chili-oil/">Continued</a>
Creamy Shakshuka
Serves 3 Prep time 45 minutes Ingredients 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 6 anchovy fillets 2 sweet red peppers, cubed 1 cup tomato pasata 2 tsp of harissa paste ¼ cup of Cucina D’Oro Cooking Cream Salt and pepper 4 eggs Bunch of coriander for garnish Toasted sourdough bread for wiping up all that … <a href="https://served.mt/creamy-shakshuka/">Continued</a>
Broccoli and Stilton Soup
Serves 4 Prep time 45 mins Ingredients 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 stick of celery, roughly chopped 2 small potatoes, cubed 1 tbsp brown rice miso paste 1 medium sized head of broccoli, broken into small chunks 600ml fresh chicken or vegetable stock 200ml Schardinger Buttermilk 2 tbs stilton + extra for the bowls Salt … <a href="https://served.mt/broccoli-stilton-soup/">Continued</a>
Introducing Chef Faisal
Introducing Chef Faisal Al Deleigan, Served Magazine’s latest contributor. Faisal Al Deleigan is a Banker, a world-renowned Chef, consultant, and a humanitarian soul at heart. “Listen to your instinct and follow your heart”. This is the mantra of Chef Faisal who believes in following your passions. Faisal courageously left a highly paid job and gave … <a href="https://served.mt/introducing-chef-faisal/">Continued</a>
12 Days of (Christmas) Cocktails
1. Sakura Ingredients: 40 ml Botanist Gin 20 ml Sake 10 ml 1883 Orchid Top up with Tonic water Method: Pour all ingredients except the tonic water into a wine glass over ice. Stir well and top up with tonic water. Garnish with lemon peel. Purchase Botanist Gin Here 2. Side Walk Ingredients: 45 ml … <a href="https://served.mt/12-days-of-christmas-cocktails/">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>
Traditional Maltese Fare with Chef Michael Diacono
Served interviews chef and restauranteur Michael Diacono to discuss local recipes, Maltese cuisine, sustainability, and food stories of his past. View the full video below! Entering Chef Michael Diacono’s kitchen brought on all the sensory triggers of Christmas morning. The timpana lay out on the counter, the smell of baked pastry and bolognese wafted through … <a href="https://served.mt/traditional-maltese-with-michael-diacono/">Continued</a>
Q+As with the Chefs of Xara Collection
The Xara Collection Trendsetters in their respective niches, The brands within the Xara Collection represent the evolution of the Maltese restaurant culture and have consistently set the bar for unparalleled dining experiences and Michelin-rated cuisine in Malta. The Xara name is known internationally for the globally recognised accreditations, however as is often the case, we … <a href="https://served.mt/chefs-of-xara-collection/">Continued</a>
#ServedPicks – Where To Buy Your Fish
Malta’s fish shop game in recent years has sky-rocketed, and while previous fish shop visits left one slightly less hungry for fish then when you entered, the gourmet fish shops of today have transformed the experience entirely. Now filets are even sold pre-marinated and prepped ‘ready-to-cook’, with cooking instructions and all. We are also noticing … <a href="https://served.mt/served-picks-where-to-buy-your-fish/">Continued</a>
#ServedPicks – Not Your Average Butcher
From premium cuts, to pre-marinated barbecue items and delicatessen counters – Served picks a selection of the some of the best sources for quality meat, BBQ goods and all the extras, on the island. With options for local to foreign meat, organic and free-range choices – these butchers/convenience stores/deli have all the goods you need … <a href="https://served.mt/served-picks-top-butchers-on-the-island/">Continued</a>
Flourless Orange and Almond Drizzle Cake
Serves 12 Prep time 1hr 15 mins Ingredients 2 large oranges 3 eggs 3/4 cup caster sugar 3 cups ground almond 1 tsp baking powder For the Glaze 2 tbsp icing 1 blood orange, juiced Method Put the oranges in a pot of cold water and bring to the boil. After 10 minutes of boiling, … <a href="https://served.mt/flourless-orange-and-almond-drizzle-cake/">Continued</a>
Spicy Mexican Michelada
Serves 2 Prep time 5 mins Ingredients Ice Tajin (or mild chili powder mixed with salt) 400ml Clamato juice (or tomato juice) 1 half pint of Cisk lager 2 limes 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp Mexican hot sauce Method Place some tajin onto a saucer. Cut one of the limes … <a href="https://served.mt/spicy-mexican-michelada/">Continued</a>
Classic Bloody Mary
Serves 2 Prep time 5 mins Ingredients 1 shot vodka, each 200ml of tomato juice, each A cups worth of ice, each Juice of 1/2 lemon, in each A few drops of tobacco sauce, in each 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, in each 1 tsp celery salt 2 celery sticks, tops Pinch of black pepper Method … <a href="https://served.mt/classic-bloody-mary/">Continued</a>
Orange Blossom Meringue with Whipped Mascarpone and Blood-Orange Curd
Makes 8-10 Meringues Prep time 1 hr 3mins Ingredients 5 eggs 200g Caster sugar 2 tsp Corn starch 2 tsp Cider vinegar 2 tsp Orange blossom water To Serve 8-10 tbsp mascarpone, whipped 8-10 tbsp Vegan Blood-Orange Curd Method In a large dry bowl, seperate the whites from the yolks. Prepare a small bowl with … <a href="https://served.mt/orange-blossom-meringue-2/">Continued</a>
8 Saucy Pizzerias You’ll Love
Served’s bringing you the sauce on some epic pizza spots across the island for when the cravings hit! For blistered-edged, melted cheesey goodness, here’s our recommended list of pizzerias you MUST try! 1. Claudio’s Pizza Claudio’s Pizzas was born out of a passion for bringing a taste of Italy to Malta. Claudio’s love affair … <a href="https://served.mt/8-saucy-pizzerias-you-will-love/">Continued</a>
A Side Of Sunshine? Our Top Picks for ‘Al Fresco’ Dining in Malta
As the weather gets warmer we’re all on the lookout for places to dine outdoors and enjoy a meal in the open air. We’ve compiled a list of our top picks for dining ‘al fresco’ at eateries across the island. Look no further – for your next lunch in the sunshine, or dinner under … <a href="https://served.mt/a-side-of-sunshine-al-fresco-dining-in-malta/">Continued</a>
A Guide To Quick Pickling
Pickling involves the brining and marinating of fruit or vegetables, and allows for short term storage. A brine is a solution of vinegar, water, salt and sugar and is used as the pickling liquid. It’s important to note quick pickles must be stored in the fridge to last up to 2 to 3 weeks as … <a href="https://served.mt/a-guide-to-quick-pickling/">Continued</a>