Savoury Qaghaq tal- Gunglien filled with pork belly…
…in carob and fennel, wilted local rocket and naspli and thyme jam A Maltese savoury recipe suitable for many occasions. Serves 8-10 Prep time 30 mins plus approx. 2 hrs proving and 8 hours roasting Ingredients For the pork belly 1 kg pork belly, skin removed but reserved Half jar carob syrup Vanilla pod 2 … <a href="https://served.mt/savoury-qaghaq-tal-gunglien-filled-with-pork-belly/">Continued</a>
Ricotta pannacotta in filo pastry…
…honey, roasted peach with rosemary and pistachios This is my version of Kanafah using filo pastry, a popular dessert eaten throughout many countries in the Middle East, particularly Palestine, Turkey and Egypt. It is a sweet based around thin, crispy pastry, fresh cheese and doused in syrup. It reminded me of eating a ricotta pastizz … <a href="https://served.mt/ricotta-pannacotta-in-filo-pastry/">Continued</a>
Caramel Donuts with Stretta Beer
Donuts with salted Stretta beer caramel…Maltese bread and olive oil crumb This has to be one of my favourite things to bring over to someone’s house. Ingredients we use all of the time just in a way that you may have not thought to put together. Feel free to use any other Maltese beer. I … <a href="https://served.mt/donuts-with-salted-stretta-beer-caramel/">Continued</a>
Turkish Gozlome filled with ġbejna…
…Za’atar, kale and smashed broad beans A Maltese twist with a Turkish bread recipe. Gozlome is a type of flat bread that is enhanced with yogurt, making it more flexible when it is cooked and lending it a pleasant tang. Here I have chosen to use traditional Maltese ingredients in a way that we don’t … <a href="https://served.mt/recipes-turkish-gozlome/">Continued</a>
Grilled Mussels with Garlic Butter and Chilli
Serves 4 as a starter Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 1kg mussels 2 garlic cloves, minced Parsley, roughly chopped Lemon zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 red chilli, chopped (optional) 75ml white wine 4 tbsp. butter crusty bread, Method Mix together the garlic, lemon zest, chilli and parsley and set aside. Lay four sheets … <a href="https://served.mt/grilled-mussels-with-garlic-butter-and-chilli/">Continued</a>
Super tasty barbecue prawns
Serves 4 Prep time 20 mins plus marinade time Ingredients 24 Prawns, large raw, peeled with tails on 8 Bamboo skewers soaked in water ½ cup plain yoghurt 1 handful coriander, chopped, to serve For the marinade 3 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced ¾ tsp. smoked paprika ¾ tsp. … <a href="https://served.mt/super-tasty-barbecue-prawns/">Continued</a>
Grilled Calamari, Greek style
Serves 2 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 4 medium-sized squid (tubes and tentacles), cleaned Sea salt Ground black pepper 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tsp. dried Greek oregano Method Pre-heat gas or charcoal grill to high heat. Drizzle squid with some olive oil, and … <a href="https://served.mt/grilled-calamari/">Continued</a>
BBQ rum & caramel bananas…
…served with Pina Colada Ice Cream Serves 6 Prep time 30 mins Ingredients 50g Butter softened 40g light brown muscovado sugar 1-2 tsp. treacle or honey 1-2 tbsp. spiced rum 6 unpeeled bananas For the Pina Colada Ice Cream 1 can coconut milk 1 can coconut cream ⅓ – ½ cup granulated sugar (more to … <a href="https://served.mt/bbq-rum-caramel-bananas/">Continued</a>
Miso marinated Cod
Serves 2 Prep time 15 mins + marinade time Ingredients 1/8 cup sake 1/8 cup mirin 2 tbsp. white miso paste 1 tbsp. sugar 2 cod fillets, 200g each Method Two to three days beforehand, make the miso marinade and cover the fish with it placing in a non-reactive dish or bowl and cover tightly … <a href="https://served.mt/miso-marinated-cod/">Continued</a>
Black rice and poached egg
Serves 1 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 100g ½ cup organic black rice 250ml 1 ½ cups water 1 tbsp olive oil ½ onion 1 clove garlic 1 egg splash cider or white wine vinegar (optional) Method Wash the rice thoroughly changing the water a few times. This helps wash some of the starches out … <a href="https://served.mt/black-rice-and-poached-egg/">Continued</a>
Miso Vegetable Soup
Serves 3 Prep time 30 mins Ingredients 1 l vegetable stock 10 g dried shitake mushrooms 1 tbsp. white miso paste 1 tbsp. red miso paste 1 tbsp. gochujang paste ( fermented chilli paste) a thumb sized piece of ginger grated 1 clove garlic 100g tofu drained and cubed 170g exotic mushroom mix 2 tbsp. … <a href="https://served.mt/miso-vegetable-soup/">Continued</a>
Warm Green Breakfast bowl
Serves 1 Prep time 35 mins Ingredients ½ cup Quinoa 1 or 2 eggs 1 tbsp. coconut Oil Handful kale, leaves removed and torn into bite-sized pieces 1 clove garlic finely chopped 1 tbsp. almonds Roughly Chopped Salt and pepper Handful of cavolo nero, leaves removed and torn into bite-sized pieces. 40g feta cheese crumbled … <a href="https://served.mt/warm-green-breakfast-bowl/">Continued</a>
Smoked Mackerel Tartare with black rice…
…charred broccoli florets and poached egg Serves 3 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 1 tsp. smoked paprika ½ celery stalk finely chopped 4 cured mackerel fillets 1 large gherkin 4 tbsp. mayo 1 tsp. English mustard 1 tbsp. dill or parsley A squeeze of lime juice Ground black pepper Toasted Maltese bread to serve Method … <a href="https://served.mt/smoked-mackerel-tartare/">Continued</a>
Black pudding, goat s cheese, bacon and fried egg muffin…
…with date and tamarind jam Serves 3 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 3 English muffins sliced in half lengthwise 2 tbsp salted butter 6 rashes of streaky bacon 3 eggs 3 slices black pudding 3 pieces of chevre (soft goat s cheese) 3 tbsp. date and tamarind jam for the Date and Tamarind jam 100 … <a href="https://served.mt/black-pudding-muffin/">Continued</a>
Wham bam time for jam
With a glut of local pomegranates and prickly pears at this time of the year, carry the tastes of late summer fruits into autumn and try your hand at some home-made jams and jellies. Perfect to spoon over hot buttered toast, yoghurt, overnight oats, cereals, pancakes and crepes for a quick and delicious breakfast. Cooking … <a href="https://served.mt/home-made-jams/">Continued</a>
Dark Chocolate Orange Quinoa Porridge
Serves 2 Prep time 35 mins Ingredients 85g white quinoa, uncooked 240ml almond milk or milk of your choice Zest of 2 oranges 2 tbsp. cocoa powder 2 tbsp. maple syrup Method Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add the quinoa and toast for 3 … <a href="https://served.mt/dark-chocolate-orange-quinoa-porridge/">Continued</a>
Strawberry Coconut Chia Pudding
Serves 2 Prep time 10mins + 30 mins chilling Ingredients 150g strawberries, halved 240ml coconut milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1-2 tbsp. coconut sugar / 2 Medjool dates 6 tbsp. chia seeds Method Blend all ingredients except for chia seeds until very smooth. Spoon chia seeds into a large jar or container with lid, then … <a href="https://served.mt/strawberry-coconut-chia-pudding/">Continued</a>
Stuffed Roast Aubergine…
…with turmeric and curry spiced chickpeas and lentils topped with a tahini sauce. Ingredients 2 aubergine Olive oil 1 onion Garlic 1 tbsp. turmeric 1 tbsp. dried coriander 1/8 cup lukewarm water 1 tbsp. dried cumin 1 tsp. mild curry powder Handful fresh coriander 1 cup chickpeas 2 cups-soaked lentils For the tahini sauce: ½ … <a href="https://served.mt/stuffed-roast-aubergine/">Continued</a>
Dark chocolate Brownie
Serves 10 to 12 Prep time 1.5hrs plus 24 hrs resting Ingredients For the brownies 7 tbsps. unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for baking pan 100g plus 2 tbsps. unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 200g unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 3 tbsps. sunflower or coconut oil 200g granulated sugar … <a href="https://served.mt/dark-chocolate-brownie/">Continued</a>
Barley Risotto
Serves 4 Prep time 60mins Barley is a great alternative to the usual risotto rice, yielding that similar comforting creaminess. The base recipe is always the same, but the added ingredients can be anything you have left. I have chosen to opt for mushrooms in this recipe, but the sky’s the limit really or whatever … <a href="https://served.mt/barley-risotto/">Continued</a>
