Asian Mushroom and Soba Noodle Soup
Serves 4 Prep time 25 minutes Tip: Adding the soaking liquid of the shiitake mushroom really enhances the umami of this broth needed to balance out the contrasting flavours. It also adds a meaty richness to the vegetable broth. Ingredients 4 dried shiitake mushrooms soaked 150g soba noodles 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 carrots, peeled … <a href="https://served.mt/asian-mushroom/">Continued</a>
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 … <a href="https://served.mt/paccheri-with-italian-sausage/">Continued</a>
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 … <a href="https://served.mt/buccatini-amatriciana/">Continued</a>
Paletas pops
The sweltering heat will be no match for these homemade Mexican ice lollies. Cook’s tip; To remove from mould, run lukewarm water over the bottom before loosening. All recipes make 4-6 ice lollies depending on size of mould Prep time 5 minutes each batch + 8hrs freezing Ingredients For the Mango and Chilli 2 cups … <a href="https://served.mt/paletas-pops/">Continued</a>
Mexican red kidney bean burgers
Serves 6 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 2 x 400g tins of red-kidney beans 1 red onion 1 fresh red chilli ½ a bunch of fresh coriander 1 lime , plus extra to serve 2 handfuls of rolled oats 2 tbsp. salted peanuts ½ tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. ground cumin Olive oil Plain flour, … <a href="https://served.mt/mexican-red-kidney-bean-burgers/">Continued</a>
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 … <a href="https://served.mt/broad-bean-and-artichoke-salad/">Continued</a>
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 … <a href="https://served.mt/anchovy-infused-lamb-cutlets/">Continued</a>
Six Ways with Soy
Naturally brewed soy sauce adds that delicious fifth taste, “umami”, that holy grail of palates everywhere. ‘Umami’ enhances flavour adding a perfect balance and complexity to food. This ancient Chinese concoction comes in various tastes and flavours but the three most common are light, dark and thick soy sauce. Light soy sauce is satisfyingly salty … <a href="https://served.mt/six-ways-with-soy/">Continued</a>
Rabbit and lobster paella
A Paella recipe with a Maltese twist, prepared by the pros Serves 6-8 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 400g arborio rice 1ltr chicken stock 150ml dry white wine 15g Spanish paprika Few saffron threads 2 small onions – finely chopped 4 garlic cloves – grated Fresh thyme 30ml olive oil Salt and pepper _____ 2 … <a href="https://served.mt/recipe-rabbit-and-lobster-paella-recipe/">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>
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>