Fish Pastillas
Serves 1 Prep time 10 minutes Ingredients 120g local, sustainable fish fillet, (I used mackerel) ½tsp ras el-hanout Salt to taste 2 spring roll wrappers (rice paper) 2 limes, 1 halved for serving, 1 juiced 2tbsp Greek yoghurt 1tbsp sumac 2tsp olive oil Oil for frying Method Mix the yoghurt, sumac, olive oil and lime … <a href="https://served.mt/fish-pastillas-3/">Continued</a>
Linguine with Prawns
Serves 4 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 3 green zucchini 2 cloves of garlic 1 fresh red chili 1 bunch of fresh parsley 500g linguine Extra virgin olive oil 400g raw peeled prawns 1 lime Method Finely grate the zucchini. Peel and finely slice the garlic, then deseed and finely slice the chilies. Pick and … <a href="https://served.mt/linguine-with-prawns-3/">Continued</a>
Braised lamb shank with broad beans, peas and mint
The ideal Sunday Lunch Braised Lamb Shank with this spring’s seasonal star, broad beans. Serves: 2 Prep time: 1 ½ hrs Ingredients: salt 2 lamb shanks 200ml port 1 small onion, halved 1 small carrot, halved 2 sticks celery, cut into 3 ½ head garlic, halved 1 sprig rosemary 500g fresh broad beans, removed from … <a href="https://served.mt/braised-lamb-shank-with-broad-beans-peas-and-mint/">Continued</a>
Carnival-Time Lasagne
Serves 6 This typical southern Italian lasagne is usually made for special occasions such as Carnevale – the week before Lent when festivities all over Italy take place. Lent is traditionally a time when eating meat is forbidden, so a lasagne such as this one – with meat ragù and sausage – would be made … <a href="https://served.mt/carnival-time-lasagne/">Continued</a>
Baked Pasta Shells Filled with Mushrooms and Ham
Serves 4 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 150g prosciutto, very finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 750g mushrooms, very finely chopped 2 tbsp. white wine 2 tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Ingredients for the white sauce 3 tbsp. butter Generous ¼ cup plain (all-purpose) … <a href="https://served.mt/baked-pasta-shells-filled-with-mushrooms-and-ham/">Continued</a>
Tagliatelle with Radicchio and Speck
Serves 4 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 550g fresh tagliatelle (fresh pasta) 200g Sudtiroler speck, diced ½ small onion finely chopped 15 leaves of radicchio, cut julienne 1 glass red dry wine 3-4 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground pepper 100ml Extra Virgin Olive oil Salt Method Wash the radicchio. Finely chop the onion … <a href="https://served.mt/tagliatelle-with-radicchio-and-speck/">Continued</a>
Potato Gnocchi with Pumpkin
Potato gnocchi with pumpkin, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts Serves 4 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 500g fresh potato gnocchi 450g pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and chopped 125g Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled 100g walnuts, toasted and chopped 5-6 Sage leaves plus extra leaves, to garnish Salt and Pepper 100ml of Extra Virgin Olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed … <a href="https://served.mt/potato-gnocchi-with-pumpkin/">Continued</a>
Rabbit Stew
Serves 4 Prep time 10 minutes Tip: Marinade the rabbit overnight in good red wine, lots of garlic and rock salt and crushed pepper. Ingredients 1 rabbit cut up 8 large garlic cloves crushed and diced 2 large onions sliced long ways 1 teaspoon curry powder Rock salt and crushed pepper to taste 2 tbsp … <a href="https://served.mt/rabbit-stew/">Continued</a>
Calamari Alle Olio
Serves 4 Prep time 30 minutes Top tip: Add some whole black olives for that extra touch and fry the chopped parsley stems in garlic. Ingredients 1kg Calamari washed, skinned and cut into loops 6 large garlic cloves crushed and diced A cup of parsley roughly chopped 1 tsp. chilli flakes (you can add more … <a href="https://served.mt/calamari-alle-olio/">Continued</a>
Angus Fillet of Beef
Angus fillet of beef, garlic infused mashed potatoes, onion variations, red wine jus’ Serves 1 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 250g Angus fillet of beef 2 medium sized potato peeled and cut into cubes 2 garlic cloves 2 baby shallots 1 onion 80ml red wine 100ml veal stock 50ml cream 20ml milk 20g butter Maldon … <a href="https://served.mt/angus-fillet-of-beef/">Continued</a>
Tomato Fondue Risotto
Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients for grilled asparagus 2 Asparagus Ingredients for tomato fondue 1kg fresh tomatoes 2 large onions 2 celery sticks 4 garlic cloves 50g tomato paste 20g sugar 30g butter 4 sprigs thyme Basil leaves Ingredients for risotto 2 cups Carnaroli rice 2 sprigs thyme 2 knobs butter 100ml vegetable … <a href="https://served.mt/risotto-3/">Continued</a>
Red Snapper with Potato Fondant
Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 2 whole red snappers Ingredients for the potatoes 2 large potatoes 2 knobs salted butter 1 sprig rosemary 100ml chicken stock 2 bay leaves 2 cloves garlic Ingredients for the fennel 1 bulb fennel 2 knobs salted butter 2 sprigs thyme 100ml vegetable stock Ingredients for the pumpkin … <a href="https://served.mt/red-snapper-with-potato-fondant/">Continued</a>
Saddle of Lamb
Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 50ml extra virgin olive oil 2 lamb saddles 2 cloves garlic 4 sprigs thyme 2 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise 1 large artichoke Baby carrots Ingredients For the Puree 200g peas 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic 2 sprigs thyme 250ml vegetable stock 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive … <a href="https://served.mt/saddle-of-lamb/">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>
Brown Meagre with Crab Croquette
Serves 4 Prep time & Cooking time 4 hours Ingredients 4 portions of brown meagre, (8 pieces approximately 70/75gr each) – 2 per plate 30ml oil Sprig of thyme 50g butter Ingredients For Crab Croquette 300g crab meat 1 potato (baked and while still warm peeled and pushed through a potato ricer) 1 spring onion, … <a href="https://served.mt/brown-meagre-with-crab-croquette/">Continued</a>
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 … <a href="https://served.mt/mackerel-fennel-yellow-beets/">Continued</a>
Mackerel, Broccoli & Apple
Serves 4 Prep time & Cooking time 50 minutes Ingredients 2 horse mackerel (filleted & pin boned) 20ml olive oil 1 avocado 25ml lemon juice 40g Greek yoghurt Zest of ½ lemon 8 pieces broccoli florets 40g toasted tahini paste 25ml olive oil 10ml chardonnay vinegar 40g roasted cashew nuts, chopped 1 apple, peeled, cored … <a href="https://served.mt/mackerel-broccoli-and-apple/">Continued</a>
Roast Goose with Festive Stuffing
Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 goose – approximate weight 5kg 50ml vegetable oil 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 celery stick, washed and chopped 1 onion, chopped ½ leek, chopped 1 bay leaf Fresh thyme 40g brown sugar 500ml chicken stock 50g redcurrant jelly Ingredients For the Stuffing 500g pork sausage meat 2 eggs 200gr chestnuts, … <a href="https://served.mt/roast-goose-with-festive-stuffing/">Continued</a>
Charred Octopus
Charred Octopus with variations of turnip, compressed Granny smith apples, Avruga Caviar & lettuce sauce, garnished with smoked oil. Serves 4 Prep time 120 minutes Ingredients 3 heads of Octopus Ingredients For Turnips 700g turnips 200ml milk 100g butter Thyme Salt Ingredients For Compressed Apples 2 granny smith apples Herb oil Ingredients For Lettuce Sauce … <a href="https://served.mt/charred-octopus/">Continued</a>
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Serves 5 Prep time 120 minutes Ingredients 1 pork fillet (approx. 1.2kg) 100g blanched spinach 20ml egg white 20ml fresh cream 100g smoked cheese 500g sweet potato 500g thinly sliced pancetta 20g roasted and crushed coriander seeds 100g salted butter 10g fresh thyme 1 clove garlic 500ml pork jus Method Place the fillet of pork … <a href="https://served.mt/stuffed-pork-tenderloin/">Continued</a>
