Summer Platter with La Belle Iloise
Prep time: 10min – Serves: 2, By Julia Ripard, products from Philippe Martinet Fine Wines Ingredients 1x 115g tin of La Belle-Iloise sardines with olive oil, lemon thyme and Timut pepper1x 115g tin of La Belle-Iloise boneless sardines in olive oil 1x 80g tin of La Belle-Iloise flaked Zanzibar tuna 1x 80g tin of La Belle-Iloise flaked tuna1x … <a href="https://served.mt/summer-platter-with-la-belle-iloise/">Continued</a>
Red Pepper Harissa Soup
Serves 2 Ingredients 3-4 large red peppers 3 plum tomatoes 2 large red onions 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp sweet paprika 2 tsp cumin 1 tbsp harissa or more if you like it spicy 2 cups chicken stock Salt and pepper Handful fresh basil, fresh coriander and olive oil to make … <a href="https://served.mt/red-pepper-harissa-soup/">Continued</a>
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>
Ginger and Oat Cookies
Makes 11 Ingredients 1 cup oats ¾ cup wholemeal flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 egg ½ cup maple syrup or honey Method 1. Mix together the oats, wholemeal flour, baking powder and spices. In a separate bowl, mix … <a href="https://served.mt/ginger-oat-cookies/">Continued</a>
Heirloom Carrots with Harissa-Cinnamon Butter
Serves 4 Ingredients 450g heirloom carrots; 70g unsalted butter (or plant-based margarine); 1 tsbp harissa; 1 tsp Bresc crushed garlic; ½ tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried parsley; Thyme leaves, to decorate. Method Peel carrots and trim the excess green tops, leaving some of the green on top. … <a href="https://served.mt/heirloom-carrots-harissa-cinnamon-butter/">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>
Beetroot Soup
Serves 2 Prep time 1 hour and 20 minutes Ingredients For Beetroot 2 1/2 cups beetroot 3 tbsp olive oil 1/8 tsp sea salt 1/8 tsp black pepper For Soup 3 tbsp butter 4 tbsp white onion 3/4 cup carrots 1 cup tomatoes 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 … <a href="https://served.mt/beetroot-soup/">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>
Leek and Potato Tart
Serves 4 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 2 small leeks, thinly sliced 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced 4 leaves of kale, roughly chopped Puff pastry, 1 sheet, packet or approx. 250g 2 packets of Fior Di Vita Mozzarella For Pizza, sliced 1 egg, whisked A small bunch of oregano Olive, salt and pepper Method Turn … <a href="https://served.mt/leek-potato-tart/">Continued</a>
Parsley, Wild-Rucola and Asparagus Salad
Serves 4 Prep time 20mins Ingredients 1/2 Cup Raw Hazelnuts with Skin on Bunch of Asparagus 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Water Bunch of Wild Rocket Bunch of Parsley Method Preheat the oven to 200°c and roast the hazelnuts for 10 min. Once cooked and cooled remove the skin and gently smash … <a href="https://served.mt/parsley-wild-rocket-asparagus-salad/">Continued</a>
Pumpkin and Orange Soup
Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 5 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tsp Turmeric 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika 2 Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp Black Pepper 2 Garlic Cloves ½ Tsp Chilli 500gr. Pumpkin 250ml Water 1 Orange 2 Tbsp Pumpkin Seeds 1 Can Coconut Milk 2 Sprigs Parsley Method Peel and chop … <a href="https://served.mt/pumpkin-orange-soup/">Continued</a>
#OnTheTrail Slow-Cooked Rabbit Stew
Serves 6 Prep time 6 hrs 40 mins Ingredients 1 whole rabbit, cut into 8 (ask your butcher to do this) Or 1.2 kg rabbit loin (left whole), plus 1 whole roasted chicken carcass. 4 tbsp olive oil 8 cloves garlic, peeled 4 banana shallots, peeled and quartered 1 leek, cleaned and diced 1 jar … <a href="https://served.mt/slow-cooked-rabbit-stew/">Continued</a>
#OnTheTrail Trinxat
Serves 6 Prep time 40 mins Ingredients 1 head cabbage, cleaned, cut into 4 1kg potatoes, peeled and diced 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp nutmeg Sea salt Olive oil Optional 4 Fatty bacon slices, finely diced 1 leek, finely diced Baby lettuce leaves to serve on the trail. Method … <a href="https://served.mt/trinxat/">Continued</a>
Sea Bream Saam
Serves 2 Prep time 1 hr Ingredients Sea bream fillets, skin removed 300g Sugar, 20g Salt, 20g Sesame oil, 1 tsp Butter or romaine lettuce leaves, 6 large leaves For the slaw Cabbage, 150g Onion, 100g Carrots, 100g Soy sauce, 2 tbsp Olive oil, 1 tbsp Honey, 1 tsp Garnishes Cucumber, 15 slices Onion, 15 … <a href="https://served.mt/sea-bream-saam/">Continued</a>
Grilled Bread with Toppings
Grilled Bread Serves 4 Prep time 2 hours, Cooking time 20 minutes Ingredients Strong wheat flour 400g Wholemeal flour 100g Warm water 420g Yeast 20g Salt 10g Sunflower oil 40 ml Sugar 20g Method Add the salt and sugar to the water and mix in, till both have fully dissolved, next add the yeast and … <a href="https://served.mt/grilled-bread-with-toppings-2/">Continued</a>
Jacket Potato with Prawns
Serves 5 (as a snack) Prep time 30 minutes, Cooking time 1 hour Ingredients Peeled king prawns, de-veined 10 Small potatoes, 5 each Cucumber, 100g Spring onion, 2 each Lemon zest grated, 1 tsp Egg, yolk 1 Olive oil, 1 tbsp Mustard, ½ tsp Salt, To taste Watercress, To garnish Method Boil the potatoes in … <a href="https://served.mt/jacket-potato-with-prawns/">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 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>
SPOTLIGHT! Traditional Easter Baking With Mananni
For the first of a series of SPOTLIGHT! interviews, where we reveal the latest and greatest on the the local food scene, we are shining light onto Abraham’s legendary baker of the famous Qassatat tax-Xagħra or Qassatat tal-Għid – Mary Anne Sultana, a.k.a Mananni. Read on for top tips for home-bakers giving this Easter … <a href="https://served.mt/spotlight-traditional-easter-baking-with-mananni/">Continued</a>