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>
Red Chicory with Pistachio & Anchovy Elixir
Serves 8 Ingredients 80g jarred anchovies, drained; 2 heaped tbsp pistachio pesto; 3 cloves of garlic; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 160ml extra-virgin olive oil; 110ml cold water; 1 tsp runny honey; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Few heads of red chicory, leaves separated. Method If using a bullet blender, put the drained anchovies, pistachio pesto, garlic, … <a href="https://served.mt/red-chicory-pistachio-anchovy-elixir/">Continued</a>
Crostini with Truffle Honey, Lardo and Chestnuts
Serves 8 Ingredients 20-24 thin slices of ciabatta; 2 garlic cloves, halved; Good extra-virgin olive oil; 250g white truffle honey; 125g cooked chestnuts; 24 very thin slices of lardo Thyme leaves Method Preheat the oven to 200°C or Gas Mark 6. Put the ciabatta slices on baking trays and bake for 10 minutes or until … <a href="https://served.mt/crostini-with-lardo/">Continued</a>
Festive Coconut Snow Balls
Ingredients ½ cup oats 1 ½ cup desiccated coconut 3 tbsp maple syrup ¼ cup coconut milk 2 tbsp coconut water Handful white chocolate chips 1/ 3 cup desiccated coconut to coat Method In a food processor, blend the oats and coconut then add in the maple syrup, coconut milk and coconut water and blend … <a href="https://served.mt/festive-coconut-snow-balls/">Continued</a>
Two-Booze Tiramisu with Baileys and Marsala
Serves 8 dedicated eaters or 12 ascetics Ingredients 6 eggs, separated; 200g caster sugar; 1kg mascarpone; 400ml strong black coffee; 140ml Baileys; 60ml Marsala; 40-48 Savoiardi or ladyfinger biscuits; 5 tbsp cocoa powder. Method Whisk the egg yolks and sugar using an electric beater or a stand mixer until thick, pale and moussey. Mix in … <a href="https://served.mt/two-booze-tiramisu-baileys-marsala/">Continued</a>
Chocolate and Red Wine Cake with Baileys Frosting
Serves 10 Ingredients 200g unsalted butter, room temperature; 150g dark chocolate, broken into pieces; 250g soft dark brown sugar; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 25g cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking powder; 250g plain flour; Pinch of fine sea salt; 100ml red wine; Zest of 1 orange. For the Frosting 520g icing sugar; 230g butter, at room … <a href="https://served.mt/chocolate-red-wine-baileys-cake/">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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
Top rated festive dining for a star studded Christmas!
Book Here >> ION The Blue Elephant Restaurant at Hilton Malta offers an intimate and cosy ambience, exotic flavours and an unforgettable experience like no other. Blue Elephant also offers a great private dining alternative, bringing the full dining experience, from start to finish, to you in the comfort of your own home. For a … <a href="https://served.mt/top-rated-festive-dining-for-a-star-studded-christmas/">Continued</a>
The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide: Great Gift Ideas For Your Loved Ones
The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Foodies. Christmas gift shopping for a foodie can be tricky. That’s why we’ve listed down all you need to know about the best gifts for your food-loving family member, partner or Secret Santa pick! From hampers filled to the brim with delicious delicacies, to beautiful tea boxes of local … <a href="https://served.mt/ultimate-christmas-gift-guide/">Continued</a>
Potato and jerusalem artichoke cake with prawns, poached egg and caviar hollandaise
Recipe by Debbie Schembri using Redelmar black caviar imported by https://qualityfoods.com.mt/ Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 2 large jerusalem artichokes, scrubbed 2 large potatoes, scrubbed 200g unsalted butter, cubed 2 egg yolks ½ lemon 1 tsp chopped tarragon 2 tbsps Redelmar black caviar 2 whole eggs 4 king prawns, deveined Salt Method Grate … <a href="https://served.mt/potato-and-jerusalem-artichoke-cake-with-prawns-poached-egg-and-caviar-hollandaise/">Continued</a>
Baileys layered meringue cake with baileys caramel cream and chocolate sauce
Recipe by Debbie Schembri using Baileys supplied by https://demajowinesandspirits.com/ Serves 12 Start to finish: 1 hour plus overnight Ingredients 5 egg whites 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp white vinegar 200g golden castor sugar For the Baileys caramel: 200g golden castor sugar 100ml fresh cream 50ml Baileys For the Baileys whipped cream: 400 ml fresh cream … <a href="https://served.mt/baileys-layered-meringue-cake-with-baileys-caramel-cream-and-chocolate-sauce/">Continued</a>
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Carob Toffee Sauce
Serves 4 Prep time 2 hours Ingredients for the sponge Dates, 175g, chopped Bicarbonate of soda, 1 rounded tsp Salted butter, 50g Demerara sugar, 75g Muscovado sugar, 75g Free-range eggs, 2 Self-raising flour, 175g Vanilla extract, 1 tsp Butter, for greasing Pinch of salt For the carob toffee sauce Double cream, 250ml Butter, 100g Molasses … <a href="https://served.mt/sticky-toffee-pudding-with-carob-toffee-sauce/">Continued</a>
Matty Cremona’s Orange Cake served with Orange and Chili Jam
Serves 6 Prep time 55 minutes Ingredients Orange Cake Stale breadcrumbs, 50g Caster sugar, 200g Ground almonds, 100g Baking powder, 1 ½ tsp Sunflower oil, 200mls Eggs, 4 Oranges, 3, zest Lemon, half, zest Ingredients Syrup Juice of the oranges and lemon above Sugar, 75g Cloves, 2 Cinnamon stick, 1 Greek yoghurt to serve Method … <a href="https://served.mt/matty-cremonas-orange-cake-served-with-orange-and-chili-jam/">Continued</a>
Imbuljuta Mousse
For those of you unfamiliar with the original, Imbuljuta is a traditional Maltese Christmas drink flavoured with chocolate, chestnuts, citrus and a medley of spices. This dessert interpretation consists of a creamy chocolate and chestnut mousse infused with flavours reminiscent of Imbuljuta sitting on rich carob-based biscuit crumb. Prep time 2 hours makes 6 Ingredients … <a href="https://served.mt/imbuljuta-mousse/">Continued</a>
Chocolate Nut Tart with Thyme Infused Carob and Yogurt Ice Cream
Serves: 6 to 8 prep time 4 hours 50 mins Ingredients for the cup Almonds, 1 cup, supplied by Good Earth Shredded coconut, 1 cup, supplied by Good Earth Pitted dates, 10, supplied by Good Earth Melted coconut oil, ½ tbsp Carob powder, 1 tbsp, supplied by Good Earth Dark chocolate, 250g , supplied by … <a href="https://served.mt/chocolate-nut-tart-with-thyme-infused-carob-and-yogurt-ice-cream/">Continued</a>
Panettone Pain Perdu with Carob and Maltese Apple Jam
Prep time 30 minutes Serves 4 A treat of a breakfast or dessert! If you thought French toast couldn’t get any tastier, it can. We replace regular brioche with Panettone, which you will inevitably have mountains of. Paired with a jam made from delicious Maltese ta’ Beludja apples, sweetened with Carob this one will have … <a href="https://served.mt/panettone-pain-perdu-with-carob-and-maltese-apple-jam/">Continued</a>