Avocado and crispy Parma ham stuffed mushrooms
Serves 4 Prep Time: 25 mins Ingredients 4 large mushrooms/Portobello mushrooms 2 ripe avocados Parma ham slices 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. olive oil ½ tsp chili flakes salt and pepper 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley ½ clove garlic 1 tbsp. chopped basil To serve: (optional) 2 tbsp. crumbled feta cheese 1 tbsp. toasted sunflower … <a href="https://served.mt/avocado-and-crispy-parma-ham-stuffed-mushrooms/">Continued</a>
Anything goes Veggie paella
Serves 5 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 400g red rice 2 parsnips 1 onion 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. turmeric 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 120ml vegetable stock 150g peas 150g organic chickpeas 3 red peppers 2 large tomatoes Seasoning Oil for cooking Zest of two lemons 3 chili peppers, one lime and some chorizo to … <a href="https://served.mt/veggie-paella/">Continued</a>
Pork and Feta burger…
…with cucumber & Olive salsa Home cook Charlene Bugeja Serves 6-8 Prep time 60 mins + overnight chilling Ingredients 800g minced belly pork 2 garlic cloves, finely grated 5 green chillies, finely chopped (seeds and all) 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper 20 mint leaves, finely chopped 40g dried breadcrumbs 2 shallots, finely diced 70g green … <a href="https://served.mt/pork-and-feta-burger/">Continued</a>
Breakfast Muffins
Serves 3 Prep Time: 45 mins Ingredients 8 medium eggs ¾ cup ricotta 200g shredded halloumi 1 tbsp. fresh and chopped oregano Salt and pepper 2 chorizo sausages, chopped in small cubes 200g fresh spinach leaves 2 sprigs of spring onions 1 tbsp. coconut oil 150g pancetta ¾ cup shredded coconut Butter to grease muffin tray … <a href="https://served.mt/breakfast-muffins/">Continued</a>
Green Chilli con Carne
6-8 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 1 kg minced pork 1 tbsp. cumin seeds 150ml water 1 tsp. dried thyme 2 onions, diced 4 garlic cloves, finely grated 2 green peppers, cored, deseeded and diced 8 green chillies, chopped (seeds and all) 6 ripe tomatoes 1/2 bunch of spring onions, trimmed and chopped 2 tsp. … <a href="https://served.mt/green-chilli-con-carne/">Continued</a>
Mastering Sourdough bread
As evidence grows that this slow-fermented bread may be easier to digest, Served joined a Sourdough Masterclass organised by Sass Woods, fitMaltamums.com, and led Julia Ripard to see how it’s really made. Sourdough breads use a fermented batter-like dough starter to make them rise and enhance their flavour. A portion of the sourdough starter is … <a href="https://served.mt/mastering-sourdough-bread/">Continued</a>
Roast red pepper and lentil soup
Serves 4 Prep time 40 mins Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 small red onion diced salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp. curry powder 1 tsp. cumin powder 1 and ½ cups vegetable stock ½ cup rinsed red lentils 3 red peppers 1 can coconut milk 1 tsp. honey Greek yoghurt (for topping) Chopped … <a href="https://served.mt/roast-red-pepper-and-lentil-soup/">Continued</a>
Vegetable Korma with Fried Cauliflower ‘Rice’
Serves 4 Prep time time 40 mins Ingredients For the Korma paste: 2 Cloves of garlic 1 thumb-sized piece of peeled ginger 1 red chili 8 cardamom seeds, shelled 1 tsp of garam masala 1 tsp turmeric powder 3 tbsp. desiccated coconut 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp. coconut oil 2 tbsp. ground almond Small bunch … <a href="https://served.mt/vegan-vegetable-korma/">Continued</a>
Perfecting steak
by Yaz DeMicoli Ok here’s the reality; there is no one way to cook steak; and it does come down to personal taste, cut of meat and so on. But as always in this section, this is about the fastest, simplest, tastiest method. I will bounce about and mention other options, but this is how … <a href="https://served.mt/perfecting-steak/">Continued</a>
Six Ways with Soy
Naturally brewed soy sauce adds that delicious fifth taste, “umami”, that holy grail of palates everywhere. ‘Umami’ enhances flavour adding a perfect balance and complexity to food. This ancient Chinese concoction comes in various tastes and flavours but the three most common are light, dark and thick soy sauce. Light soy sauce is satisfyingly salty … <a href="https://served.mt/six-ways-with-soy/">Continued</a>
Orange and Cardamom Creme Brule
Serves 6 Prep time 1hr 20 mins Ingredients 600ml cream zest of 1 orange 6 cardamom pods 5 egg yolks 75g sugar Caster sugar to caramelize Method Pre-heat the oven to 180 Celsius, break the cardamom pods and remove the seeds, put the seeds, cream and the orange zest into a pot, bring to a … <a href="https://served.mt/orange-and-cardamom-creme-brule/">Continued</a>
Raspberry Brownie
Home Cook James Staniland Serves 12 Prep time 45 minutes Ingredients 300g dark chocolate 250g salted butter 400g light brown sugar 4 large eggs 140g plain flour 40g cocoa powder 200g raspberries (can substitute with any berries you want) Method Pre-heat oven to 180 Celsius and line a 20x30cm baking tray with baking paper. In … <a href="https://served.mt/raspberry-brownie/">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>
Bone Broth
Makes 1.2 ltrs Prep time 15 mins + 2 hrs roasting Ingredients 1 piece of osso bucco Olive oil 4 garlic cloves, squashed, skin on 2 onions 2 carrots 2 celery 1 potato 1 cup of cider vinegar 1 tbsp. white miso paste 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1 sheet of kombu seaweed A few dried … <a href="https://served.mt/bone-broth/">Continued</a>
Roasted beetroot and rucola salad…
…with maple-toasted pumpkin seeds Serves 2 Prep time 15 mins + 2 hrs roasting Ingredients For the Salad 6 beetroots Whole head of garlic Fresh marjoram 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar Drizzle of olive oil Salt and pepper 2 handfuls of rucola Juice of 1 lemon 50g pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp. maple syrup For the … <a href="https://served.mt/roasted-beetroot-and-rucola-salad/">Continued</a>
Barley with a middle eastern twist.
Serves 4 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 1 onion 1 tsp oregano 1 tbsp. ground cumin 80g pine nuts 120g green lentils 1 tbsp. honey 190g organic sun- dried pesto 250g pearl barley 100g raisins 80g fresh kale Coconut oil Method Start by cooking the barley as per instructions on packet, strain and set aside. … <a href="https://served.mt/barley-with-a-middle-eastern-twist/">Continued</a>
Freekeh with roast pumpkin and turnip.
Serves 4 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 250g freekeh grain 800g pumpkin peeled and chopped 300g turnip Coconut oil Seasoning 3 cloves garlic 1 tbsp. honey Juice from two oranges 200g beetroots 1 tbsp. mint sauce A handful of fresh basil Rosemary sprigs “I simply love roast veg and adding them to a grain is … <a href="https://served.mt/freekeh-with-roast-pumpkin-and-turnip/">Continued</a>
Chocolates and red-currants
Serves 4 Prep time 45 minutes Ingredients 250g butter melted 110g cocoa powder 330g sugar 220g flour 10g baking powder 1tsp. vanilla essence 110g whipped cream 110g white chocolate 120g cream cheese 150g red currants 75ml water 75g sugar Method To make the white chocolate mousse, simply mix the cream cheese with the white chocolate … <a href="https://served.mt/chocolates-and-red-currants/">Continued</a>
