Apple Cider Donut Holes
Makes 12 Donut Holes Prep time + Cooking time 30 minutes Ingredients 1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons melted butter / coconut oil ½ cup light brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup … <a href="https://served.mt/apple-cider-donut-holes/">Continued</a>
Apple crumble (V) (GF)
Serves 1-2 Prep time + Cooking time 40 minutes Tip: To make multiple dishes simply double/triple the ingredients. Ingredients For the crumble 1 cup almond flour 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/4 tsp. baking powder (leave out if gluten free OR use gf baking powder) Ingredients For the apples … <a href="https://served.mt/apple-crumble/">Continued</a>
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Serves 3-4 Prep time + Cooking time 75 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Salt 1 – 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/ tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks (can substitute for chocolate chips) 1/2 – 2 cups shredded … <a href="https://served.mt/chocolate-zucchini-bread/">Continued</a>
Tamal Squares
Serves 9 Prep time 30 minutes This recipe comes from the cookbook of my late grandmother, Mary Rose Bonello. Renowned and loved by all as In-Nanna Ta’ Malta, it brings me immense joy to thumb through her own cookbook to share her beloved recipes with the fans she adored. Ingredients 2 eggs ¾ cup caster … <a href="https://served.mt/tamal-squares/">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>
Fennel salad, Spicy Gorgonzola, Pomegranate and Walnuts
Serves 4 Prep time 10 minutes Ingredients 2 fennels 50g walnuts 100g spicy Gorgonzola 1 pomegranate Ingredients for the dressing Oil Salt and pepper Thyme leaves Method Assemble all the ingredients on a plate and drizzle with the dressing. This festive side dish will look as good as it tastes at any table this Christmas.
Gnocchi alla Romana
Serves 4 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 250g semolina 1 litre milk 100g grated Parmesan cheese 50g butter 2 egg yolks Pinch of nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste 40g melted butter 40g grated Parmesan cheese Method Place the milk in a saucepan and heat it together with salt, pepper … <a href="https://served.mt/gnocchi-alla-romana/">Continued</a>
Wholemeal Italian Focaccia
Makes 1 large Focaccia Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 300g wholemeal flour 200g flour (0) 300ml hot water 1 yeast cube 2 teaspoons of salt Mixed seeds 1 spoon of Brown sugar Coarse salt Rosemary and sage leaves Extra virgin oil Method Pre heat the oven for the proofing phase. Combine the two flours with … <a href="https://served.mt/wholemeal-italian-focaccia/">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>
Vegan Tarts
Makes 16 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 2 carrots 1 roll of vegan puff pastry (available from all supermarkets) 2 nori sheets, chopped 250ml hot water 2 tbsp. tamari or soy 1 tbsp. maple syrup 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper Sea salt … <a href="https://served.mt/vegan-smoked-salmon-tarts/">Continued</a>
Artichoke Pea Cups
Makes 16 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 2 tins of artichoke 1/2 cup or peas 1/2 cup of broad beans Vegan pastry cups (available from supermarket) 2 cloves of garlic 2 tbsp. vegan cream cheese 1 lemon Baby pea shoots (or micro greens) Method Place the artichokes, peas, beans, cream cheese and garlic into a … <a href="https://served.mt/artichoke-pea-cups/">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>
Chorizo & Lentil Soup
Serves 8 Prep time 40 minutes Chef Tip: This soup can be enjoyed warm served with chopped chorizo, but it also goes down nicely when served cold as a gazpacho without the chorizo in the summer months. Ingredients 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 3 cloves garlic, diced 2 tbsp olive … <a href="https://served.mt/chorizo-lentil-soup/">Continued</a>