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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, &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/red-chicory-pistachio-anchovy-elixir/">Continued</a>

Yakof Debono

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 &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/crostini-with-lardo/">Continued</a>

Yakof Debono

The Negroni Sbagliato is Breaking the Internet, Here’s Why

As you probably know, Negroni Sbagliato has been at the centre of a viral online trend in the past few months, all thanks to a TikTok video of &#8216;House of Dragon’ series stars, Emma D’Arcy and Alice Cooke, where Emma proclaimed Sbagliato as her favourite cocktail (the video on HBO profile reached over 21 million &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/negroni-sbagliato/">Continued</a>

Served

Celebrate in style this Santa Maria weekend with a meal at one of these top restaurants in Malta and Gozo

Looking for somewhere special to celebrate this Santa Maria weekend? These prestigious restaurants in Malta and Gozo elevate the dining game, ticking all the right boxes for location, service, food and drink! Make it a meal to remember for you and your loved ones.  1. The Orchard, Naxxar The Orchard, set within the lush &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/where-to-eat-santa-maria-weekend/">Continued</a>

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8 Saucy Pizzerias You’ll Love

Served&#8217;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&#8217;s our recommended list of pizzerias you MUST try!  1. Claudio&#8217;s Pizza Claudio’s Pizzas was born out of a passion for bringing a taste of Italy to Malta.  Claudio’s love affair &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/8-saucy-pizzerias-you-will-love/">Continued</a>

Julia Ripard

Too Pretty to Eat?

The guys at Upper foods, an Italian food market concept store, walk us through curating the perfect charcuterie and cheese platter. With Christmas around the corner and a festive sense in the air it is the perfect opportunity to spoil yourselves with some delectable treats. Beautiful products are befitting of serving pieces that will enhance &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/too-pretty-to-eat/">Continued</a>

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Neapolitan Easter Bread

Serves 10 Ingredients 30g fresh yeast 300ml lukewarm water 500g strong white bread flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 50g grated Parmesan cheese 50g grated pecorino cheese 100ml extra virgin olive oil 50g prosciutto piece, cut into small cubes 50g mortadella piece, cut into small cubes 50g salami piece, cut into small cubes &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/neapolitan-easter-bread/">Continued</a>

Gennaro Contaldo

Insalata Primaverile – Spring Pasta Salad

Serves 4 Ingredients 325g fusilli bucati corti pasta 150g fresh broad (fava) beans (ful) (shelled weight) 150g fresh peas (shelled weight) 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 60g grated Pecorino, plus extra shavings to serve 2 slices of prosciutto (Parma ham), finely chopped 1 garlic clove, very finely chopped or minced ½ &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/insalata-primaverile-spring-pasta-salad/">Continued</a>

Gennaro Contaldo

Farfalle with Zucchini and Mint Pesto

Serves 4 Prep time 25 minutes Ingredients 400g Farfalle 2-3 zucchini 30g pine nuts 8 fresh mint leaves 50g grated Pecorino Romano cheese 50g grated Parmigiano cheese Extra virgin olive oil 1 pinch of salt 1 clove of garlic 14-16 cherry tomatoes different colors, I used red and yellow Method Put a pot of salted &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/farfalle-with-zucchini-and-mint-pesto/">Continued</a>

Alessandro Morreale

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Spaghetti Broad Beans

Featuring this seasons&#8217; star, broad beans, this dish is quick, easy, light and fresh, perfect for a light lunch or a sharing pasta dish. Serves 4 Prep time: 40 minutes Ingredients 400g Spaghetti 4 artichokes 1 lemon for acidulated water 600g broad beans, young, pods 500g peas, young, in their pods 1 large white, sliced &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/spaghetti-broad-beans/">Continued</a>

Alessandro Morreale

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 &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/carnival-time-lasagne/">Continued</a>

Gennaro Contaldo

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) &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/baked-pasta-shells-filled-with-mushrooms-and-ham/">Continued</a>

Gennaro Contaldo

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 &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/gnocchi-alla-romana/">Continued</a>

Elisa Zucca

Paccheri with Italian Sausage

Serves 4 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, chopped 500g Italian or good quality pork sausage I large fennel thinly sliced Fennel seeds 1/2 tsp chilli flakes 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped 500g Rummo paccheri Double cream 4 tbsp. grated Pecorino or Parmesan extra virgin Olive Oil Method In a large deep sided &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/paccheri-with-italian-sausage/">Continued</a>

Hauke Eggert

Buccatini Amatriciana

Serves 4 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 500g Rummo bucatini 250g cubed pancetta(cut into 1/4-inch cubes) 1 chilli pepper (smashed) 1 brown onion 375g whole tomatoes or passata
 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1/2 tsp. salt 30g Pecorino Romano (finely grated) Method Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Add the pancetta &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/buccatini-amatriciana/">Continued</a>

Hauke Eggert

Broad Bean and Artichoke Salad

A quick and simple salad using preserved artichokes, which are obtainable from good Italian delis, and convenient frozen broad beans, which are lightly cooked until tender. It can be served as a starter, as a side dish to lamb dishes or as a light lunch with some crusty bread. Serves 2-4 Prep time 10 minutes &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/broad-bean-and-artichoke-salad/">Continued</a>

Gennaro Contaldo

Anchovy-infused Lamb Cutlets

Lamb and anchovy is a match made in heaven, especially in this quick and simple dish using cutlets. You can use cutlets that are on or off the bone, so the weight may vary. This dish makes a great mid-week supper, but is also perfect for a more formal meal when you have guests. It &hellip; <a href="https://served.mt/anchovy-infused-lamb-cutlets/">Continued</a>

Gennaro Contaldo

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