Pork and Hearts
Nose-to-tail eating is sustainable, cheaper and more humane, which is why Served is showcasing this array of bold culinary possibilities. Pork and Hearts recipe prepared by Alison. Serves 4 Prep time 3hrs 30min Ingredients 600-800g pork fillet, cut into 4 pieces 200 ml red wine 1 onion 1 small carrot 2 pork hearts 4 sprigs … <a href="https://served.mt/pork-and-hearts/">Continued</a>
Preserved Lemons
Preserved lemon is a common component in North African cuisine. Preserving them takes the tartness out of them while enhancing the actual lemon flavour. They are great in tagines, stews, fish dishes and sauces. Once preserved, it’s the peel which is used, but I find the ‘meat’ and also the pickling liquid lovely to use … <a href="https://served.mt/preserved-lemons/">Continued</a>
Ferment it
Fermentation, pickling and preserving have become a recent obsession of mine, and those who have come to the wandering kitchen pop-up dinners have seen how it is always present in my dishes. It offers the chance to capture the season you are in, by preserving and using seasonal produce at its best. Fermentation, pickling and … <a href="https://served.mt/ferment-it/">Continued</a>
John Dory with courgettes and crushed potatoes
Pixxi San Pietru, A fish recipe prepared by the pros Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients For the fish 4 John Dory fillets (approximately 150g each) ½ lemon, juice Salt and pepper Curry oil (vegetable 150 ml olive oil infused with 25gr curry powder, strained) For the courgette puree 2 zucchini, quartered seeds and … <a href="https://served.mt/fish-recipe-john-dory-with-courgettes-and-crushed-potatoes/">Continued</a>
Savoury Qaghaq tal- Gunglien filled with pork belly…
…in carob and fennel, wilted local rocket and naspli and thyme jam A Maltese savoury recipe suitable for many occasions. Serves 8-10 Prep time 30 mins plus approx. 2 hrs proving and 8 hours roasting Ingredients For the pork belly 1 kg pork belly, skin removed but reserved Half jar carob syrup Vanilla pod 2 … <a href="https://served.mt/savoury-qaghaq-tal-gunglien-filled-with-pork-belly/">Continued</a>
Wham bam time for jam
With a glut of local pomegranates and prickly pears at this time of the year, carry the tastes of late summer fruits into autumn and try your hand at some home-made jams and jellies. Perfect to spoon over hot buttered toast, yoghurt, overnight oats, cereals, pancakes and crepes for a quick and delicious breakfast. Cooking … <a href="https://served.mt/home-made-jams/">Continued</a>
Tagliatelle with Spring Lamb Ragu…
…and Salsa Verde At the Mediterranean Culinary Academy, we’ve been busy working on our upcoming course on the Regional Cuisines of Italy so there’s been a lot of pasta testing going on. These tagliatelle are rich yet silky from the large amount of egg yolk in them, and will work just as well as a … <a href="https://served.mt/tagliatelle-with-spring-lamb-ragu/">Continued</a>
Eat Local – Eat Sustainable
The Valletta-based Mediterranean Culinary Academy has launched a range of courses to inspire participants to cook locally and sustainably. Here we explore this exciting concept and present delicious recipes packed with fresh, local and in-season produce. We’ve all heard about sustainable eating but, perhaps, haven’t fully embraced the idea or integrated it into our diets. … <a href="https://served.mt/eat-local-eat-sustainable/">Continued</a>
Preserving Artichoke hearts
Serves 6 – 8 as part of a shared platter Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 6 artichokes 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 small onion (minced) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 200ml white wine Salt ½ tsp. nutmeg Juice of 1 lemon Method Prepare a bowl large enough to hold the cleaned hearts. Pour in the lemon … <a href="https://served.mt/preserving-artichoke-hearts/">Continued</a>
Making preserved Lemon mayonnaise
Makes one small jar Prep time 15 mins Ingredients 1 egg yolk ½ tsp. dijon mustard 1 small garlic clove – crushed 1½ tsp. white wine vinegar ½ tsp. castor sugar 30g preserved lemon (flesh and skin, seeds removed) 75ml sunflower oil Method Put all the ingredients except the oil in a small food processor … <a href="https://served.mt/lemon-mayonnaise/">Continued</a>
Cure it, smoke it & keep it.
& how to Cure food without a smoker. Cure it, smoke it & keep it. Preserving the harvest and storing food for the winter months has always been an intrinsic part of survival and while no longer necessary as a survival tool, there is something special about opening jars of produce and serving them to … <a href="https://served.mt/cure-it-smoke-it-keep-it/">Continued</a>
The 100-year-old recipe revealed
We all know and love the Gozitan ftajjar with its crusty dough, crispy potato base and delicious toppings. But do we know how these ftajjar, not to be confused with the Maltese or Gozitan filled ftira, came about? The idea was conceived by bakers who used the leftover bread dough which wasn’t left to rise … <a href="https://served.mt/the-100-year-old-recipe-revealed/">Continued</a>
Rise of the Greens
Celebrate the season with the abundance of greens that appear in vegetable stalls everywhere. Spring is the time for celebrating all things green, and appreciating the wonderful effects of a rainy winter on the land. The valleys and fields are blooming, carpeted with vibrant greens and brightly coloured patchwork of flowers. The increasingly warmer weather … <a href="https://served.mt/3-rise-of-the-greens/">Continued</a>
BBQ Rabbit
Serves 4 Prep time 30 mins plus 3 hours chilling Ingredients 1 good sized fresh rabbit cut into bite-size pieces ½ cup white wine Fresh garlic cloves Juice of one fresh lemon ½ cup olive oil Sale & pepper 1 tbsp. soy sauce Fresh rosemary (for garnish) Bay leaf Tsp. coriander seeds One lemon, sliced … <a href="https://served.mt/bbq-rabbit/">Continued</a>
One Pot Pork
Weeknight dinners can still include a roast. We’ve cut corners on the classic Italian dish—using bacon and skipping the air-drying process. So while not as traditional it is equally delicious. Serves 4 Prep Time: 1 hr Ingredients 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; plus 2 heads, halved crosswise 1 tbsp. coarsely chopped rosemary, plus 4 sprigs 1 … <a href="https://served.mt/pork-wrapped-in-bacon/">Continued</a>
Imbuljata
“Get into the festive mood by roasting your own chestnuts and fillingthe kitchen with that warm smell, then use them in turkey stuffing cakes and crumbles, or just eat them hot from the oven. Whatever you decide to do with them, save some for this ‘Imbuljuta’ recipe. Traditionally served after Midnight Mass or on New … <a href="https://served.mt/imbuljata/">Continued</a>
Cheddar and Ale soup
Serves 4 Prep time 25 mins Ingredients 75g butter 1 large onion diced 1 large potato, peeled and diced 70g plain flour 500ml chicken stock 500m1 brown ale (your choice, but the stronger the better) 100ml double cream 350g strong Cheddar cheese, grated Salt and freshly ground Black pepper Method Melt the butter in a … <a href="https://served.mt/cheddar-and-ale-soup/">Continued</a>
Porcini and Pecorino Risotto…
… with Bone Broth Makes 1.2 ltrs Prep time 2hrs 45 mins Ingredients 250g arborio rice 400ml bone broth (see Bone Broth recipe) 1 small marrow 1 carrot 1 white onion 1 stick of celery Small handful of dried porcini mushroom, soaked in warm water 80g pecorino pepato, grated 1 bay leaf Pepper Olive oil … <a href="https://served.mt/porcini-and-pecorino-risotto/">Continued</a>
Local red-bream and autumn vegetable salad
Serves 4 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 600g local fresh red-bream 100g extra virgin oil 50g cooking oil 15g Maldon salt 40g broccoli rabe 15g white balsamic 1 lemon – juice 4 green cherry tomatoes 4pcs green asparagus Micro cress and edible flowers 30g samphire 25g fresh parsley, basil and mint Method Pan sear on … <a href="https://served.mt/local-red-bream-and-autumn-vegetable-salad/">Continued</a>
