Mille-Feuille, Mascarpone Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream and Strawberries
A dessert recipe prepared by the pros. Serves 6 Prep time 120 mins Ingredients for the Mille- Feuille sheets (Can be done in advance) 250g all-butter puff pastry, for the Mascarpone Crème Chantilly 100 g of mascarpone 20 cl cream 4-5 tbsp. sifted icing sugar for the Vanilla Ice Cream 142ml carton double cream 150ml … <a href="https://served.mt/recipes-mille-feuille-mascarpone-vanilla-ice-cream-strawberries-recipe/">Continued</a>
Lemon, Heritage tomato, fig & goats cheese tart
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_image_comparison image_url=”6671″ image_2_url=”6670″][vc_column_text] A tart recipe using local ingredients prepared by the pros. Serves 6 Prep time 30 mins Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry All-purpose flour (for dusting) 1 garlic clove – finely grated 40 ml … <a href="https://served.mt/recipe-lemon-heritage-tomato-fig-goats-cheese-tart/">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>
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>
Vegetarian Aubergine coronation
A Vegetarian recipe with a twist on the famous British chicken coronation. Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 3 large aubergines A handful fresh coriander ½ clove garlic 90ml Kefir 2tbsp. fig preserve 200g Udon noodles ½ a melon 100g chopped hazelnuts 80g goji berries 70g pumpkin seeds 1tbsp. wasabi Seasoning Olive oil Edible … <a href="https://served.mt/vegetarian-recipe-aubergine-coronation/">Continued</a>
Vegan aubergine layers with almond pesto
A vegan recipe by Home cook Stefy Zammit Serves 2 Prep time 90 mins Ingredients 1 large aubergine 4 capsicums for the vegan Almond pesto 100g fresh basil leaves 200g almonds 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast 1 lime 1 lemon 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic for the fresh tomato sauce 8 large tomatoes 1 … <a href="https://served.mt/vegan-recipes-aubergine-layers-with-almond-pesto/">Continued</a>
Vegan Aubergine tart
Suitable for vegan dietary Serves 6–8 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 250g vegan puff pastry 1 aubergine 2 beetroots Olive oil Balsamic vinegar 60g goat’s cheese 80g walnuts A sprinkle of coco sugar 200g black olives 1 clove garlic Seasoning for the dressing 2tsp. tahini 1tbsp. olive oil A dash of good quality honey Method … <a href="https://served.mt/vegan-aubergine-tart/">Continued</a>
Zucchini waffles with whipped ricotta, berries and honey
A Dessert recipe, suitable for a Vegetarian dietary by home cook Sam Farrugia Serves 4 Prep time 45 mins Ingredients For the zucchini waffles 2 long zucchini 1 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 2 cups buckwheat flour Salt For whipped ricotta 1 tub ricotta cheese ¼ cup freshly squeeze lemon juice 1 tbsp honey zest … <a href="https://served.mt/zucchini-waffles/">Continued</a>
Aubergine and Asparagus on rye
A Vegetarian Breakfast recipe with a healthy twist. Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 4 asparagus spears per person 1 burrata per person Rye bread Handful walnuts For the aubergine dip 2 large aubergine 3 garlic cloves peeled olive oil 1 tbsp. cumin salt and pepper to season Lemon juice Fresh mint For the … <a href="https://served.mt/vegetarian-aubergine-rye/">Continued</a>
Frangipane Tart with Peaches
This fruit tart recipe is perfect for serving at family meals. Serves 8-10 people Prep time 90 mins Ingredients For the pastry 120g demerara sugar, or any of your choice 120g unsalted butter 3 egg yolks 1 orange zest 170g flour 10g baking powder For the almond frangipine 225g unsalted butter 225g demerara sugar, or … <a href="https://served.mt/fruit-frangipine-tart-with-peaches/">Continued</a>
Ricotta Mousse with Roasted Black Grapes
Makes 5 dessert glasses A ricotta dessert recipe with a twist. Prep time 30 mins Ingredients A bunch of black grapes Fresh thyme sprigs Sprinkle of sea salt 250g ricotta ½ cup Moscato, or any other dessert wine 2 tbsps. sugar 100g mix of pistachios, walnuts, almonds, pine nuts 5-6 tablespoons of good quality honey … <a href="https://served.mt/ricotta-mousse-with-roasted-black-grapes/">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>
Ricotta pannacotta in filo pastry…
…honey, roasted peach with rosemary and pistachios This is my version of Kanafah using filo pastry, a popular dessert eaten throughout many countries in the Middle East, particularly Palestine, Turkey and Egypt. It is a sweet based around thin, crispy pastry, fresh cheese and doused in syrup. It reminded me of eating a ricotta pastizz … <a href="https://served.mt/ricotta-pannacotta-in-filo-pastry/">Continued</a>
Caramel Donuts with Stretta Beer
Donuts with salted Stretta beer caramel…Maltese bread and olive oil crumb This has to be one of my favourite things to bring over to someone’s house. Ingredients we use all of the time just in a way that you may have not thought to put together. Feel free to use any other Maltese beer. I … <a href="https://served.mt/donuts-with-salted-stretta-beer-caramel/">Continued</a>
Turkish Gozlome filled with ġbejna…
…Za’atar, kale and smashed broad beans A Maltese twist with a Turkish bread recipe. Gozlome is a type of flat bread that is enhanced with yogurt, making it more flexible when it is cooked and lending it a pleasant tang. Here I have chosen to use traditional Maltese ingredients in a way that we don’t … <a href="https://served.mt/recipes-turkish-gozlome/">Continued</a>
Tut, basil, sumac and gin refresher
Sumac is one of my favourite spices and is used liberally throughout Levantine dishes. A small tart berry that is dried and ground it adds a little tang to this summer cocktail. Serves 1 Prep time 5 mins Ingredients For the sumac syrup: 200ml water 200g sugar 1 tbsp. Sumac For the cocktail: 50 ml … <a href="https://served.mt/tut-basil-sumac-and-gin-refresher/">Continued</a>
Grilled Mussels with Garlic Butter and Chilli
Serves 4 as a starter Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 1kg mussels 2 garlic cloves, minced Parsley, roughly chopped Lemon zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 red chilli, chopped (optional) 75ml white wine 4 tbsp. butter crusty bread, Method Mix together the garlic, lemon zest, chilli and parsley and set aside. Lay four sheets … <a href="https://served.mt/grilled-mussels-with-garlic-butter-and-chilli/">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>
Grilled Calamari, Greek style
Serves 2 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 4 medium-sized squid (tubes and tentacles), cleaned Sea salt Ground black pepper 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tsp. dried Greek oregano Method Pre-heat gas or charcoal grill to high heat. Drizzle squid with some olive oil, and … <a href="https://served.mt/grilled-calamari/">Continued</a>
BBQ rum & caramel bananas…
…served with Pina Colada Ice Cream Serves 6 Prep time 30 mins Ingredients 50g Butter softened 40g light brown muscovado sugar 1-2 tsp. treacle or honey 1-2 tbsp. spiced rum 6 unpeeled bananas For the Pina Colada Ice Cream 1 can coconut milk 1 can coconut cream ⅓ – ½ cup granulated sugar (more to … <a href="https://served.mt/bbq-rum-caramel-bananas/">Continued</a>