Spiced Pumpkin, Banana and Walnut Loaf
Serves 8 slices This delicious, hearty but healthy bread can be used as an on-the-go breakfast, snack or dessert. It is very low in fat, calories and dairy free. Each slice is just 90kcals, making it ideal for those under a weight management program. Ingredients 1 banana 3/4 cups (90g) all- purpose flour or 1 … <a href="https://served.mt/spiced-pumpkin-walnut-loaf/">Continued</a>
Pumpkin and Lentil Curry
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil 1 small sweet onion, diced 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp red curry paste 2 cups vegetable broth 1 can coconut milk 1 cup pureed pumpkin 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup red lentils (dry) Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups baby spinach … <a href="https://served.mt/pumpkin-lentil-curry/">Continued</a>
Stewed Apple Porridge
Serves 2 Step1: Stewed Apples Ingredients 2 Apples (Pink Lady) 1 tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp Maple Syrup 2 tbsp Water Method Peel and dice apples into fairly uniform pieces. Place a small saucepan or skillet on low heat, and add water, apples, cinnamon and maple syrup. Cook, stirring regularly, for 10 minutes or until the … <a href="https://served.mt/stewed-apple-porridge/">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>
Parsley, Wild-Rucola and Asparagus Salad
Serves 4 Prep time 20mins Ingredients 1/2 Cup Raw Hazelnuts with Skin on Bunch of Asparagus 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Water Bunch of Wild Rocket Bunch of Parsley Method Preheat the oven to 200°c and roast the hazelnuts for 10 min. Once cooked and cooled remove the skin and gently smash … <a href="https://served.mt/parsley-wild-rocket-asparagus-salad/">Continued</a>
Pumpkin and Orange Soup
Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 5 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tsp Turmeric 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika 2 Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp Black Pepper 2 Garlic Cloves ½ Tsp Chilli 500gr. Pumpkin 250ml Water 1 Orange 2 Tbsp Pumpkin Seeds 1 Can Coconut Milk 2 Sprigs Parsley Method Peel and chop … <a href="https://served.mt/pumpkin-orange-soup/">Continued</a>
Yoghurt Parfait with Berry Compote
Serves 4-6 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients Natural or Greek yoghurt, 200g Fresh cream, 250g Milk, 50g Sugar, 150g Gelatine leaves (Bronze grade), 2 leaves Salt, Pinch Frozen berries, 100g Honey, 2 tbsp Method Start off by soaking the gelatine leaves in some cold water. In a small pot add the milk and the sugar … <a href="https://served.mt/yoghurt-parfait-with-berry-compote/">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>
Sweet Potato Soda Bread with Roasted Red Pepper Shakshuka
Makes 1 loaf Prep time 2 hours The Sweet Potato Soda Bread Ingredients Sweet potato, 350g Oat milk, 120g Pumpkin seeds, 60g Chickpea or wholemeal flour, 200g Plain flour, 170g Baking powder, 3 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Method Roast the sweet potato at 190 degrees C, in the oven, till soft. Once done, peel and … <a href="https://served.mt/sweet-potato-soda-bread-with-roasted-red-pepper-shakshuka/">Continued</a>
Roast Chickpea & Avocado Salad
Who says salads are boring? This hearty salad is the perfect protein kick for a quick meal on a busy weekday. Serves 6 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 150g mixed greens 1 large cucumber, diced 275g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 avocado, diced 850g chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 2 tsp smoked … <a href="https://served.mt/roast-chickpea-avocado-salad/">Continued</a>
Chickpea Base Pizza (GF)
Serves 1-2 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients Fort Base 250ml water 200g chickpea flour ½ tsp fennel seeds ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp onion powder Pinch garlic powder Pinch of black pepper Ingredients Fort Topping 200g tomato sauce 1 tbsp olive oil 1 marrow 1 small aubergine 1 yellow bell pepper 1 red bell pepper … <a href="https://served.mt/chickpea-base-pizza-gf/">Continued</a>
Fish Tartare
Serves 2 Prep time 10 minutes Ingredients 160g local, sustainable fish fillet (I used mackerel) 6 orange segments, roughly chopped 6 pink grapefruit segments, roughly chopped 1 tbsp spring onions, finely sliced 2 tsp chopped dill 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small breakfast radish, halved and thinly sliced 2 tsp honey mustard dressing Juice of … <a href="https://served.mt/fish-tartare-3/">Continued</a>
Charred Veg Salad
Serves 2-4 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 3 small carrots, peeled and halved 2 small courgettes, cut into 3 thick slices each 6 large broccoli Romanesco florets, halved 3 tomatoes, halved 1 small radicchio, cut into 6 wedges 10 basil leaves, torn 2-3 handfuls rocket Olive oil and salt Ingredients For the Honey mustard dressing … <a href="https://served.mt/charred-veg-salad-3/">Continued</a>
Oriental Fruit Salad
This is another dessert from the cookbook of my late grandmother, veteran actress Maryrose Bonello. Serves 6 Prep time 5 minutes + soak overnight Ingredients 10 figs, chopped 10 dates, chopped 70g hazelnuts 70g almonds 1 tin pineapple chunks 250ml sherry (or brandy) Fresh cream, to preference Method Mix together the fruit, including the juice … <a href="https://served.mt/oriental-fruit-salad-3/">Continued</a>
Vegan Lemon & Poppy Seed cake
Makes 1 Cake Prep time 60 minutes Dry Ingredients 300g wheat flour type ‘0’ 25g poppy seeds 1 tsp Bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp Baking powder ¼ tsp salt Wet Ingredients 200ml unsweetened plant milk (we used soy) 100ml agave syrup 100ml raw coconut oil 2 tbsp unsweetened plant yogurt (we used almond) Juice of … <a href="https://served.mt/vegan-lemon-poppy-seed-cake-3/">Continued</a>
Beat the flu with natural immune-boosting remedies
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Places to try vegan food in Malta
Places to try Vegan food in Malta Veganuary is done and dusted – but is it really? Veganuary is a charity-led campaign that supports vegans and people who want to try vegan food with a sort-of 31-day challenge usually occurring in January. There are many reasons for one adopting a vegan diet, or lifestyle. It … <a href="https://served.mt/places-vegan-food-malta/">Continued</a>
Cooking with essential oils
I bet you thought essential oils were used to make your home smell pretty? Scent is just one of the marvels essential oils; but what are they exactly? Essential oils are potent naturally occurring aromatic compounds extracted from various parts of plants, flowers and trees. These compounds provide plants with protection against environmental threats. In … <a href="https://served.mt/cooking-with-essential-oils/">Continued</a>
Chorizo & Lentil Soup
Serves 8 Prep time 40 minutes Chef Tip: This soup can be enjoyed warm served with chopped chorizo, but it also goes down nicely when served cold as a gazpacho without the chorizo in the summer months. Ingredients 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 3 cloves garlic, diced 2 tbsp olive … <a href="https://served.mt/chorizo-lentil-soup/">Continued</a>
Mackerel, Broccoli & Apple
Serves 4 Prep time & Cooking time 50 minutes Ingredients 2 horse mackerel (filleted & pin boned) 20ml olive oil 1 avocado 25ml lemon juice 40g Greek yoghurt Zest of ½ lemon 8 pieces broccoli florets 40g toasted tahini paste 25ml olive oil 10ml chardonnay vinegar 40g roasted cashew nuts, chopped 1 apple, peeled, cored … <a href="https://served.mt/mackerel-broccoli-and-apple/">Continued</a>
