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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>
#FromTheMag – A Rosé Wine For Every Occasion
In the past rosé wine has been dismissed by the connoisseurs as headache inducing and overly-sweet, but rosé has come a very long way in the past decade and has emerged as a versatile, food-friendly and exciting wine ‘for every occasion’. Rosé wines of today can be delicate and dry, enjoyed all year round, and … <a href="https://served.mt/rose-wine-for-every-occasion/">Continued</a>
#FromTheMag – Organic White Wine And Why We Love It!
Mild or non-existent hangovers, fewer chemicals, and better for the environment – no wonder organic wine is booming in Malta and around the world! Thanks to the gradual rise in the slow-food, organic trend, young wine-makers are pioneering the shift to more natural, innovative yet ‘how it used to be done’, environmentally kinder ways of … <a href="https://served.mt/organic-white-wine/">Continued</a>
Chameleon 75 Presents ‘It’s Minuty O’Clock’ – A night of flowing Rosé and all the entertainment
It’s time for another Thursday evening extraordinaire with Chameleon 75 events. On this occasion, Charles Grech & Co. in collaboration with Chateau Minuty and The Phoenicia Malta have organised an evening celebrating the divine Minuty Rosé. On Thursday 25th August, from 8pm onwards, guests can pre-book for an evening at the stunning Phoenicia Hotel’s … <a href="https://served.mt/chameleon-75-presents-minuty-rose-event/">Continued</a>
Celebrate in style this Santa Maria weekend with a meal at one of these top restaurants in Malta and Gozo
Looking for somewhere special to celebrate this Santa Maria weekend? These prestigious restaurants in Malta and Gozo elevate the dining game, ticking all the right boxes for location, service, food and drink! Make it a meal to remember for you and your loved ones. 1. The Orchard, Naxxar The Orchard, set within the lush … <a href="https://served.mt/where-to-eat-santa-maria-weekend/">Continued</a>
Served Gift Guide: Great gift ideas for your Dad this Father’s Day
Is your Dad a foodie or a connoisseur of wines and spirits? Perhaps he’s recently into chess and needs a beautiful board to play on? From restaurants to premium-food boutiques, fine wines to whisky – get inspired to gift your ‘old man’ something special on this Father’s day. 1. Make it a date at … <a href="https://served.mt/gift-ideas-for-fathers-day/">Continued</a>
How to clean a BBQ – Top tips and natural solutions to cleaning gunk of your BBQ grill before the Summer hits
The busy Summer season is nearly upon us, and it’s time to dust the cobwebs off those BBQ grills, and clean old bits of charred residue off the grill ready for its first use of the season. We like to avoid using nasty chemicals on cooking utensils that touch the food we eat – so … <a href="https://served.mt/how-to-clean-a-bbq/">Continued</a>
Make it one to remember! Feast your eyes on our 6 top Valentine Menus from our 6 top chosen restaurants….
Feast your eyes on our 6 top Valentine Menus from our 6 top chosen restaurants....
The Breakfast Bagel
Ingredients 2 slices of back bacon 1 egg Mixed micro greens and baby spinach Method First fry the bacon until the fat has rendered and become nice and crispy. Save the bacon fat in the pan for frying your egg next. Toss the mixed greens with a touch of olive oil, salt and pepper, and … <a href="https://served.mt/the-breakfast-bagel/">Continued</a>
The Deli Bagel
Ingredients 2 slices mortadella ham 1 tbsp pistachio pesto 1 piece mozzarella di Bufala, sliced Method Most deli cold cuts or any ‘Prosciutto Cotto’ would be suitable for this combination. But for more of a Bologna-style recipe I went for a delicious Mortadella ham. Loosen the pistachio pesto with a few drops of olive oil, … <a href="https://served.mt/the-deli-bagel/">Continued</a>
The Nordic Bagel
Ingredients 1 small fillet of salmon, skin on & preferably tail-end 6 slices of Beetroot-Cured Salmon Gravadlax 2 tbsp of Creme Fraiche Quick-pickled onions Dill Broccoli Sprouts Method Slice the bagel of your choice in half. Spoon the Creme Fraiche onto the cut side, lay a bbed of sprouts, and layer your salmon pieces. Top … <a href="https://served.mt/the-nordic-bagel/">Continued</a>
Bagels
Serves 12 Ingredients 950gr Bread flour 50gr Wholewheat/ spelt/ rye 10gr dry yeast 20gr salt 1 medium egg 7g Malt powder (optional) 20 ml oil 415 ml water 1 tbs baking soda for boiling the bagels 1 tbs of honey for boiling the bagels Topping of your choice Method Preheat your oven to 240c. Weigh … <a href="https://served.mt/bagels/">Continued</a>
Brisket
Serves 8 Equipment Lidded Bbq Wood chips or chunks (about 300gr) Charcoal ingredients 6kg beef brisket (fat untrimmed) 6 teaspoons kosher salt 1⁄2 cup dry rub Method Trim off most of the fat from the top leaving about 1/4″. Next clean the meaty side of any tough membrane. Set aside some fat to use later. … <a href="https://served.mt/brisket/">Continued</a>
Marinated rack of lamb + spicy Ras El Hanout Rub
Ingredients for marinade 2 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp Ras El Hanout, 3 cloves garlic, mashed to a paste Method Season the lamb rack with crushed sea salt and pepper. Mix the oil, garlic and Ras El Hanout into a paste. Spread the marinade over the meat and place it in a sealed bag. Place … <a href="https://served.mt/marinated-rack-of-lamb-spicy-ras-el-hanout-rub/">Continued</a>
Ras El Hanout
Ingredients 6 cloves whole 1⁄2 tsp lavender 6 pods cardamom, crushed 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp coriander, ground 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp white pepper 1⁄4 tsp turmeric 1⁄4 tsp ginger, ground 1⁄4 tsp cinnamon 1⁄4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp allspice Method Crush the cardamom pods and cloves, in a mortar … <a href="https://served.mt/ras-el-hanout/">Continued</a>
Awesome Dry Rub
Ingredients 3 tablespoons crushed black pepper 2 teaspoons mustard powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cayenne powder Method Mix the ingredients together in a bowl. We dont suggest adding salt to the rub, simply season the meat with salt as usual prior … <a href="https://served.mt/awesome-dry-rub/">Continued</a>
Vopi
Serves 1-2 Ingredients 6 whole bogue fish (Vopi), gutted & cleaned 3 tbsp red wine vinegar Juice from 1 large lemon (and its rind ) 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Sea salt Method Place the fish in a sealproof bag, and add the red wine vinegar, lemon juice & … <a href="https://served.mt/vopi/">Continued</a>
Flame Grilled Sardines ‘Greek Style’
Serves 2-4 Ingredients 0.5kg fresh sardines cleaned and rinsed 2 garlic cloves finely chopped 2 tsp French mustard 1 tbsp lemon juice plus extra lemon for serving 1 tbsp dry oregano 1 tsp paprika 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped freshly ground pepper pinch of salt Method Preheat the grill to 250 … <a href="https://served.mt/flame-grilled-sardines-greek-style/">Continued</a>
Potato Salad with Mustard, Mayo & Sour Cream topped with Crispy Onions
Serves 3-4 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 700g baby potatoes, halved 2 tsp wholegrain mustard 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 4 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, very finely chopped 3 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp sour cream 1⁄4 lemon , juiced 2 spring onions , finely sliced handful of crispy fried onions Method Put the potatoes … <a href="https://served.mt/potato-salad-with-mustard-mayo-sour-cream-topped-with-crispy-onions/">Continued</a>
Molasses Glazed, Hickory Roasted Salmon
Serves 2-4 Prep time 15 minutes Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (skin removed) 2cm piece ginger, finely sliced 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely sliced 3 tbsp Carob Molasses (Gulep) or honey 1 tbsp rice wine (optional) 4 tbsp soy sauce Good quality olive oil Sea salt and crushed pepper Method Place the garlic with the … <a href="https://served.mt/molasses-glazed-hickory-roasted-salmon/">Continued</a>