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>
Caffe Cordina – An Icon in the City
Caffe Cordina is synonymous with coffee in the city. The much-loved cafe, frequented by locals and visitors alike, serves as an excellent spot in the heart of Valletta where one can enjoy coffee with a sweet pastry, or lunch outdoors in the picturesque Pjazza. We sit with Luca Cordina, the 3rd generation of Cordinas now … <a href="https://served.mt/caffe-cordina/">Continued</a>
Mushroom Congee with Chili Oil
Serves 4, 1 hour 30 minutes Ingredients For the Chili oil 1 cup vegetable oil 4 tbsp sichuan chili flakes 2 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds 1 clove garlic, peeled 2 star anise 1 bay leaf For the Congee Olive oil 1 whole garlic clove, peeled 1 tbs grated ginger 1 cups Brown rice 8 … <a href="https://served.mt/mushroom-congee-chili-oil/">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>
Red Pepper Harissa Soup
Serves 2 Ingredients 3-4 large red peppers 3 plum tomatoes 2 large red onions 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp sweet paprika 2 tsp cumin 1 tbsp harissa or more if you like it spicy 2 cups chicken stock Salt and pepper Handful fresh basil, fresh coriander and olive oil to make … <a href="https://served.mt/red-pepper-harissa-soup/">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>
Heirloom Carrots with Harissa-Cinnamon Butter
Serves 4 Ingredients 450g heirloom carrots; 70g unsalted butter (or plant-based margarine); 1 tsbp harissa; 1 tsp Bresc crushed garlic; ½ tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried parsley; Thyme leaves, to decorate. Method Peel carrots and trim the excess green tops, leaving some of the green on top. … <a href="https://served.mt/heirloom-carrots-harissa-cinnamon-butter/">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>
Braised Rabbit in ‘Imbuljuta’ and Miso Sauce
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp olive oil; 80g chorizo, diced; Pieces from 1 whole rabbit, or 8 rabbit legs; 1 tsp chili flakes; 250g dried peeled chestnuts; 500ml chicken stock; 100g sugar; 60g cocoa powder; 1 stick cinnamon; ¼ tsp each of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; 4 whole cloves; Rind of 1 … <a href="https://served.mt/braised-rabbit-imbuljuta-miso-sauce/">Continued</a>
Beetroot Soup
Serves 2 Prep time 1 hour and 20 minutes Ingredients For Beetroot 2 1/2 cups beetroot 3 tbsp olive oil 1/8 tsp sea salt 1/8 tsp black pepper For Soup 3 tbsp butter 4 tbsp white onion 3/4 cup carrots 1 cup tomatoes 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 … <a href="https://served.mt/beetroot-soup/">Continued</a>
Croissant Pudding
Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients For Cream Mix 2 cups of double cream 1/2 a cup of sugar 4 tbsp of chocolate sauce For Chocolate Sauce 120 ml milk 280 g dark chocolate For the Pudding Mix 4 croissants 2 tbsp of butter 2 tbsp of sugar Per Serving 4 gm almond flakes … <a href="https://served.mt/baked-croissant-croissant-pudding/">Continued</a>
Creamy Shakshuka
Serves 3 Prep time 45 minutes Ingredients 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 6 anchovy fillets 2 sweet red peppers, cubed 1 cup tomato pasata 2 tsp of harissa paste ¼ cup of Cucina D’Oro Cooking Cream Salt and pepper 4 eggs Bunch of coriander for garnish Toasted sourdough bread for wiping up all that … <a href="https://served.mt/creamy-shakshuka/">Continued</a>
Leek and Potato Tart
Serves 4 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 2 small leeks, thinly sliced 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced 4 leaves of kale, roughly chopped Puff pastry, 1 sheet, packet or approx. 250g 2 packets of Fior Di Vita Mozzarella For Pizza, sliced 1 egg, whisked A small bunch of oregano Olive, salt and pepper Method Turn … <a href="https://served.mt/leek-potato-tart/">Continued</a>
Home Baked Beans on toast
Serves 2 Prep time Overnight + 1hr 20 Ingredients 1.5 cups dried cannellini or butter beans, soaked overnight ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 bay leaf 1 small onion, finely chopped 4 rashers of Fior Di Vita Streaky Bacon, chopped 1 cup fresh tomato sauce (or passata) 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp fine Dijon … <a href="https://served.mt/home-baked-beans-on-toast/">Continued</a>