Pistachio Pesto, Burrata + Anchovies
By Louise Sammut – Prep Time: 20 mins – Serves 2 Ingredients Method Blend the pistachios, basil, garlic and Parmesan until textured. Gradually add the olive oil until combined. Spread the pesto on a plate, place the burrata on top and finish with anchovies. Serve with toasted ciabatta. Chef’s Tip Keep the pesto slightly coarse for added texture.
Light bites
By Louise Sammut – Prep Time: 75mins (includes resting time) Serves 6 Homemade Bagels with Lemon Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon A fresh and elegant platter, perfect for sharing. These soft homemade bagels paired with lemon cream cheese, smoked salmon and herbs create a light yet indulgent dish, ideal for brunch or entertaining. Ingredients For the Homemade Bagels … <a href="https://served.mt/light-bites/">Continued</a>
Creamy Broccoli Dip
By Louise Sammut – Prep/cook: 30min – Serves 4 Ingredients1 medium broccoli florets and stem1 tub Benna Irkotta Friska1 ġbejna moxxa2 cloves garlic halved3 tablespoons olive oil3 slices stale bread4 anchovy fillets2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped½ mild chilli deseeded and chopped MethodCut the broccoli into florets and stems. Slice off the tiny buds from the florets and set … <a href="https://served.mt/creamy-broccoli-dip/">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>
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>
Festive Coconut Snow Balls
Ingredients ½ cup oats 1 ½ cup desiccated coconut 3 tbsp maple syrup ¼ cup coconut milk 2 tbsp coconut water Handful white chocolate chips 1/ 3 cup desiccated coconut to coat Method In a food processor, blend the oats and coconut then add in the maple syrup, coconut milk and coconut water and blend … <a href="https://served.mt/festive-coconut-snow-balls/">Continued</a>
Two-Booze Tiramisu with Baileys and Marsala
Serves 8 dedicated eaters or 12 ascetics Ingredients 6 eggs, separated; 200g caster sugar; 1kg mascarpone; 400ml strong black coffee; 140ml Baileys; 60ml Marsala; 40-48 Savoiardi or ladyfinger biscuits; 5 tbsp cocoa powder. Method Whisk the egg yolks and sugar using an electric beater or a stand mixer until thick, pale and moussey. Mix in … <a href="https://served.mt/two-booze-tiramisu-baileys-marsala/">Continued</a>
Chocolate and Red Wine Cake with Baileys Frosting
Serves 10 Ingredients 200g unsalted butter, room temperature; 150g dark chocolate, broken into pieces; 250g soft dark brown sugar; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 25g cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking powder; 250g plain flour; Pinch of fine sea salt; 100ml red wine; Zest of 1 orange. For the Frosting 520g icing sugar; 230g butter, at room … <a href="https://served.mt/chocolate-red-wine-baileys-cake/">Continued</a>
Flourless Orange and Almond Drizzle Cake
Serves 12 Prep time 1hr 15 mins Ingredients 2 large oranges 3 eggs 3/4 cup caster sugar 3 cups ground almond 1 tsp baking powder For the Glaze 2 tbsp icing 1 blood orange, juiced Method Put the oranges in a pot of cold water and bring to the boil. After 10 minutes of boiling, … <a href="https://served.mt/flourless-orange-and-almond-drizzle-cake/">Continued</a>
Strawberry Chili Jam with Scones
Makes 1 250ml jar and 12 scones, Prep time 1 hr Ingredients, For The Jam 800 gr strawberries 600gr caster sugar 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes 1 Tsp Salt Method Wash and cut the Strawberries in 4 pieces. In a pot add all the ingredients. Boil for 20 minutes, skim the jam and bottle in a … <a href="https://served.mt/strawberry-chili-jam-with-scones/">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>
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>
Gooey Froga Tat-Tarja Sandwich
Serves 4 Prep time 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients Tarja, 200g Eggs, 4 Parsley, handful, roughly chopped Parmesan cheese, grated 100g Benna peppered ġbejna, 2, grated Benna fresh ġbejna, 2 Benna mozzarella, 1 ball, grated Fresh thyme, 8 sprigs, picked Freshly ground black pepper Salt, as needed Olive oil, as needed Method Cook the tarja … <a href="https://served.mt/gooey-froga-tat-tarja-sandwich/">Continued</a>
Butternut squash pancakes
Butternut squash pancakes with sweetened ricotta, honey, hazelnuts and peaches Serves 4 Prep time 45 minutes Ingredients 200g Butternut squash, grated 200g Wholemeal flour 2 Eggs 1 level tsp Baking powder 100ml Milk ½ tsp Ground cinnamon 5 tsp Honey 400g Ricotta 50g Castor sugar 150g Roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped 4 Ripe peaches, washed, pitted … <a href="https://served.mt/template-5/">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>
Aubergine, Barrel Feta, Giarraffa Olives
Smoked baby aubergine, barrel aged feta, Giarraffa olives Serves 2 as a starter or 4 as part of a selection of small plates Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 50ml olive oil (for cooking) 200ml Extra Virgin olive (for marinating) Zest of ½ lemon 250g baby aubergines 4g smoked salt Some rock salt Few sprigs thyme … <a href="https://served.mt/aubergine-barrel-feta-giarraffa-olives/">Continued</a>
Walnut & Date Oat Bars
Makes 14-16 bars Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 200g fine oats 100g walnuts roughly chopped 20g sesame seeds lightly toasted (optional) 240g dates roughly chopped 50g butter Zest of 1 orange 40g brown sugar 60g runny honey 1tsp. allspice ½ tsp. sea salt flakes (plus extra for the top) 2tsp. rosewater Method Preheat the oven … <a href="https://served.mt/walnut-date-oat-bars/">Continued</a>
