Pancakes brimming with spring goodness and Benna cheese
A breakfast fit for king! packed with seasonal fresh ingredients Serves 3-4 Prep time 2 hours Ingredients For the Spring garlic and onion pancakes Spring garlic, 2 stalks, finely chopped Spring onion, 2 stalks, finely chopped Plain flour, 350g Dry active yeast, 2 tsp Eggs, 1 Sour cream, 3 tbsp Benna plain ġbejna, 2 grated … <a href="https://served.mt/broad-bean-and-fennel-leaf-rice-salad-2-2-2-2/">Continued</a>
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 … <a href="https://served.mt/insalata-primaverile-spring-pasta-salad/">Continued</a>
In bloom
The brilliant chef behind The Wandering Kitchen pop up dinners that many enjoyed over Autumn and winter, takes a last walk in the countryside before he leaves for his travels again to pick up new tips and skills to add to his already impressive own. Nasturtiums Found in the Maltese countryside in certain areas, the … <a href="https://served.mt/in-bloom/">Continued</a>
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>