Perfecting Asparagus
By Yasmine DeMicoli. There’s only so many times you can have potatoes as a side (unless it’s our recipe from our last issue), so here’s a quick little recipe that is always a hit. You’ll need asparagus, Parma ham, coconut oil, whole grain mustard and maple syrup. Depending how you do it, the process can … <a href="https://served.mt/perfecting-asparagus/">Continued</a>
Super Spice
So you’ve heard of superfoods, but what about super spices? Turmeric is part of the same family as ginger and often found in Indian dishes; because of its vibrant yellow colour it can bring any dish to life. Many people know turmeric for its ancient healing properties but there is so much more to it … <a href="https://served.mt/super-spice/">Continued</a>
Turmeric falafel & beetroot crisp
Makes between 10 and 15 falafel Prep time 40 mins Ingredients For the falafel 2 cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight in warm water) 3 tbsp. chickpea flour 1 tbsp. cumin 1 tbsp. olive oil ½ lemon juiced 1 tsp. turmeric Salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic 1 handful chopped fresh parsley For the zoodles: Long … <a href="https://served.mt/turmeric-falafel-beetroot-crisp/">Continued</a>
Preserved artichoke salad
Serves 4 as a starter or 6 as a shared platter Prep time 5mins Ingredients 12 quarter preserved artichoke hearts (from 3 whole ones) (Make your own recipe) 100 g rocket leaves 20 g fresh mint 20 g fresh parsley Handful peashoots 2 – 3 tbsp. preserved lemon mayo Olive oil Salt and pepper Method … <a href="https://served.mt/preserved-artichoke-salad/">Continued</a>
Smoked beetroot salad
Serves 4 as a starter or 6 as a shared platter Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 4 smoked beetroots Labneh ( the yield from 500 g yoghurt) (make your own Labneh recipe) 1/3 cup shelled broad beans 2 tbsp. pecans (roughly chopped) 1 tsp. lemon zest 1½ tsp. fresh mint (roughly chopped) ½ tsp. pink … <a href="https://served.mt/smoked-beetroot-salad/">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>
Make your own Labneh cream cheese
This soft, cream cheese is made from strained yogurt, and very present and popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. It’s wonderful in dips, salads and sandwiches. 6 – 8 balls Prep time 5 mins + 36 hours to strain Ingredients 500g full fat greek yoghurt ½ tsp. coarse sea salt Method Line a bowl with a … <a href="https://served.mt/make-your-own-labneh-cream-cheese/">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>
Honey and garlic roasted salmon
Serves 8 Prep time Prep 30 mins Ingredients 2 kg fresh wild salmon 8-10 garlic cloves 3 tbsp. honey 150 g salted butter 2 tbsp. Demerara sugar Method Heat wood-fired oven for 3-4hours until it reaches a peak of 250degC allowing it to drop to approximately 180degC. Test temperatures with infra-red thermometer. Ask your fishmonger … <a href="https://served.mt/honey-roasted-salmon/">Continued</a>
3 Sides dishes that are perfect for Roasting
Jean Paul Demajo serves up tried and tested well loved sides with a little added oomph to them. Oven Roasted Vegetables Serves 8 Prep time Prep time 90 mins Calculate two vegetables perperson. Wash, peel and slice parsnips, carrots and onions together with 10 finely chopped garlic cloves. Place in oven dish. Pour a generous … <a href="https://served.mt/3-sides-dishes-that-are-perfect-for-roasting/">Continued</a>
Banana, tahini and date bread
Print by: MaltaType Makes 1 bread loaf Prep time 40 mins + 60 mins baking Ingredients For the cake 240g spelt flour 2t baking powder 1t baking soda 1/2t cinnamon 1/2t salt 3 ripe bananas, mashed 75g tahini 180g sugar 75g olive oil (not extra virgin, but good quality for baking) 1t flaxseed, ground Vanilla … <a href="https://served.mt/banana-tahini-and-date-bread/">Continued</a>
Peanut Truffle
Print by: MaltaType A chocolate dessert recipe by Home cook Emmeline Schembri. Perfect for night snacking. Makes roughly 25 Prep time 10 mins + 60 mins chilling time Ingredients 30g coconut oil 50g cacao butter 140g peanut butter 50g oats, ground 60g almond flour 60g maple syrup 1 vanilla pod, scraped Method Melt the cacao … <a href="https://served.mt/peanut-truffle/">Continued</a>
Chicken, Leek and Brie Pie
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 large square sheets puff pastry 25g butter 1 leek thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic crushed 400g skinless chicken breast diced into small cubes ½ cup white wine ½ cup chicken stock 2 tbsp cornflour ¼ cup cold water 100g brie thinly sliced ¼ cup parsley chopped 1 free-range egg lightly beaten … <a href="https://served.mt/chicken-leek-and-brie-pie/">Continued</a>
Chocolate Truffles
*Print: Il-Villa ta’Birkirkara by Te fit-Tazza Makes 12 truffles Prep time 10 mins plus 60 mins chilling Ingredients 4 packets Oreo biscuits; 1 tub of Philadelphia cream cheese; Few drops of vanilla essence; 1 bar Novi chocolate fondant 1 bar white chocolate Method Mix the biscuits, cream cheese and vanilla in a food blender. Roll … <a href="https://served.mt/chocolate-truffles/">Continued</a>
Chocolate fondant
*Print: Ir-Rotunda by Te fit-Tazza *Chairs: Miniture Panton by Vitra, available at DEX Workspaces Makes 12 Prep time 60 mins plus 60 mins chilling Ingredients 50gr melted butter Cocoa powder (healthy version or any organic brand), for dusting 200gr Novi dark chocolate 200gr butter 200gr golden caster sugar 4 eggs and 4 yolks 200gr plain … <a href="https://served.mt/chocolate-fondant/">Continued</a>
Oats cups filled with chocolate mouse
*Print: Il-Pompa tal-Petrol by Te fit-Tazza Makes 6 Prep time 30 mins + 60 mins chilling Ingredients For shells 1/4 cup mashed banana 1/4 cup agave or honey 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/4 cup rolled oats For filling Avocado Vanilla Cacao powder Hazelnuts Espresso shot. To plate … <a href="https://served.mt/oats-cups-filled-with-chocolate-mouse/">Continued</a>
Mandazi with Kenyan Chai Tea
around 25 Prep time 40 mins + 4 hrs 20 mins proving Ingredients For the Mandazi 3 cups all-purpose flour 10 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. instant yeast 1 ½ tsps. ground cardamom 1 tsp melted butter/ghee 1 cup coconut milk Vegetable oil, to deep fry Icing sugar to garnish For the chai 2 tsps. … <a href="https://served.mt/mandazi-with-kenyan-chai-tea/">Continued</a>
Arepas con Huevos Pericos
Serves 8 Prep time 40 mins Ingredients For the arepas 2 cups pre-cooked cornmeal (polenta) 2 cups boiling water 4 tbsp. vegetable oil ½ cup white cheddar, grated Pinch salt For thehuevos pericos 5 eggs, beaten 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 tbsp. butter 4 tbsp. spring onions, chopped 1 tsp. cumin Salt and pepper, to taste … <a href="https://served.mt/arepas-con-huevos-pericos/">Continued</a>
Aloo Paratha with Raita
Makes 6-8 Prep time 1hr Ingredients For the dough 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 ½ tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tbsp. salt ¾ cup water For the filling 450g potatoes 2 tbsp. fresh coriander, finely chopped 1 tsp. chilli flakes 1 tsp. garam masala 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, grated 1 small red chilli, chopped finely … <a href="https://served.mt/aloo-paratha-with-raita/">Continued</a>
Fish Congee
Serves 4 Prep time 1 hr + 10 mins Ingredients 1 cup long grain rice + 10 cups water 1/2 inch piece ginger, smashed 300g fresh white fish ½ tbsp. sesame oil 1 tbsp. light soy sauce 1 Tsp. ground pink peppercorns Toppings 1 cup dried seaweed 4 soft-boiled eggs Black and white sesame seeds … <a href="https://served.mt/fish-congee/">Continued</a>