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>
Crunchy Penne Bake with Tomato & Mascarpone
Serves 2 Prep time 1 hr 15 minutes Ingredients 6 plum tomatoes 8 cloves garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 1 bayleaf salt and pepper 1 tbsp spiced honey 2 tbsp cider vinegar 2 cups water 80g mascarpone 250g penne 3 tbsp grated parmesan Salt to taste Pepper to taste Method Heat the olive oil in … <a href="https://served.mt/crunchy-penne-bake/">Continued</a>
7 Tasty Drinks To Serve To Your Guests This Weekend
While the focus is usually on what to EAT during the Easter weekend – we’re here to serve up some refreshing inspo as to what to DRINK before, during and after your Easter feast! Impress your guests with these easy cocktails and delicious ‘digestivi’ offering up something for all tastes. 1. Aperol Spritz … <a href="https://served.mt/7-tasty-drinks-to-serve-to-your-guests-this-weekend/">Continued</a>
A Healthier Take On Traditional Figolli with Holland & Barrett
In true festive spirit, we have been busy in the kitchen testing out some healthy alternative recipes for the traditional Easter Figolla; a sweet pastry treat filled with a paste of ground almonds, coated with decorative icing. For a healthier alternative that doesn’t sacrifice on flavour – here’s the Figolli recipe you should be … <a href="https://served.mt/a-healthier-take-on-traditional-figolli-with-holland-and-barrett/">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>
Easter Lunch Menus That Have Us Drooling!
Make it an Easter to remember and book at one of these restaurants to celebrate the day with your family and friends. These are our top picks for eateries across the islands putting on an extra special menu to mark the occasion! Where will you be lunching this Easter? 1. ION Harbour, Valletta … <a href="https://served.mt/easter-lunch-menus-that-have-us-drooling/">Continued</a>
A Spring-Themed Picnic Spread With Tettiera – 3 seasonal recipes for the easy outdoor dining!
Spring is in the air, and we’re sharing a few seasonal recipes best enjoyed while lounging across a picnic blanket, sipping on some bubbles or lovely cup of tea! Orange Blossom Meringue with Whipped Mascarpone and Orange Curd Serves 8-10 Prep time 1 hour 30 minutes Ingredients 5 eggs 200g Caster sugar 2 tsp … <a href="https://served.mt/a-spring-themed-picnic-spread-with-tettiera/">Continued</a>
10 Mouthwatering Brunch Spots Worth Rolling Out Of Bed For!
Whether it’s breakfast, brunch or early lunch – a weekday or weekend treat – these 10 fantastic eateries from across the island give us all the motivation we need to get up and out of bed! Ease yourself into the day with these perfectly indulgent dishes from classic eggs benedict, the ultimate fry-up to … <a href="https://served.mt/10-mouthwatering-brunch-spots-worth-rolling-out-of-bed-for/">Continued</a>
Halloumi and Mushroom Stuffed Pastry.
Serves 4 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 300g portobello mushrooms 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or red wine 150g halloumi 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1 egg 1 tbsp chickpea flour 1 roll of Aqua e Farina Brisee Pepper Method Rinse portobello mushrooms and roughly chop. Preheat oven to 200 degrees celcius. In … <a href="https://served.mt/halloumi-and-mushroom-stuffed-pastry/">Continued</a>
Pancakes with salted caramel, fresh fruit + greek yogurt
Ingredients For the crêpes: 2 eggs 250 ml milk 125g flour butter for the pan For the salted caramel: 250g sugar 120g butter 190g fresh cream pinch of salt For the filling: Greek yogurt Seasonal fruit #wake+bake Method For the crêpes mix all the ingredients in a bowl and stir. Cook the crepes in a … <a href="https://served.mt/pancakes-with-salted-caramel-fresh-fruit-greek-yogurt-2/">Continued</a>
Fluffy Benna Ricotta and lemon pancakes
Serves 8-10 Prep time 2 hours Ingredients The mix : 1 cup Benna ricotta 3/4 cup of milk 1 cup all purpose flour 2 tbsp olive oil 2 eggs 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda Zest of 1 lemon Method Combine all the dry ingredients in one bowl. Separately … <a href="https://served.mt/fluffy-benna-ricotta-and-lemon-pancakes/">Continued</a>
Cardamom porridge with spiced persimmon and nuts
A recipe by Debbie Schembri using https://goodearth.com.mt/ ingredients Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 100g oats 2 tbsp golden castor sugar 500ml whole milk 150ml cream 2 green cardamom pods The toppings: 1 very ripe persimmon 40 g golden raisins Handful roasted hazelnuts Handful whole almonds Handful walnuts 250g golden castor sugar ¼ tsp … <a href="https://served.mt/cardamom-porridge-with-spiced-persimmon-and-nuts/">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>
Cointreau, almond and orange blossom cake with orange mascarpone
Recipe by Debbie Schembri using Cointreau supplied by https://farsonsdirect.com/ Serves: 12 Start to finish: 1 hour and overnight Ingredients For the cake: 175g golden caster sugar 3 eggs 200ml sunflower oil 1 level teaspoon baking powder 8 drops orange blossom water Zest of 1 orange 100ml Cointreau 300g ground almonds Pinch of salt For the … <a href="https://served.mt/cointreau-almond-and-orange-blossom-cake-with-orange-mascarpone/">Continued</a>
The Breakfast Bagel
Ingredients 2 slices of back bacon 1 egg Mixed micro greens and baby spinach Method First fry the bacon until the fat has rendered and become nice and crispy. Save the bacon fat in the pan for frying your egg next. Toss the mixed greens with a touch of olive oil, salt and pepper, and … <a href="https://served.mt/the-breakfast-bagel/">Continued</a>
The Deli Bagel
Ingredients 2 slices mortadella ham 1 tbsp pistachio pesto 1 piece mozzarella di Bufala, sliced Method Most deli cold cuts or any ‘Prosciutto Cotto’ would be suitable for this combination. But for more of a Bologna-style recipe I went for a delicious Mortadella ham. Loosen the pistachio pesto with a few drops of olive oil, … <a href="https://served.mt/the-deli-bagel/">Continued</a>
The Nordic Bagel
Ingredients 1 small fillet of salmon, skin on & preferably tail-end 6 slices of Beetroot-Cured Salmon Gravadlax 2 tbsp of Creme Fraiche Quick-pickled onions Dill Broccoli Sprouts Method Slice the bagel of your choice in half. Spoon the Creme Fraiche onto the cut side, lay a bbed of sprouts, and layer your salmon pieces. Top … <a href="https://served.mt/the-nordic-bagel/">Continued</a>
Bagels
Serves 12 Ingredients 950gr Bread flour 50gr Wholewheat/ spelt/ rye 10gr dry yeast 20gr salt 1 medium egg 7g Malt powder (optional) 20 ml oil 415 ml water 1 tbs baking soda for boiling the bagels 1 tbs of honey for boiling the bagels Topping of your choice Method Preheat your oven to 240c. Weigh … <a href="https://served.mt/bagels/">Continued</a>
Pancakes With Salted Caramel, Fresh Fruit + Greek Yogurt
Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients for the crêpes 2 eggs 250 ml milk 125g flour butter for the pan Ingredients for the salted caramel 250g sugar 120g butter 190g fresh cream pinch of salt Ingredients for filling Greek yogurt Seasonal fruit Method For the crêpes mix all the ingredients in a bowl and stir. Cook … <a href="https://served.mt/pancakes-with-salted-caramel-fresh-fruit-greek-yogurt/">Continued</a>