Put an Egg on It
Eating eggs isn’t new, and it’s certainly not a trend, but people’s general exuberance over sitting down to eat a runny egg makes it feel like it is. People aren’t just eating eggs. They’re obsessing over them. Whether it’s a hot trend in brunch, serving breakfast for dinner, or precisely-plated, ultra-likeable eggs on Instagram dedicated … <a href="https://served.mt/put-an-egg-on-it/">Continued</a>
Hot off the press
Some great cook book gift ideas for the foodies in your life. Bong Appetit by Editors of Munchies Based on the popular MUNCHIES and VICELAND docu-series of the same name, Bong Appétit breaks down the science of infusing oils, butters, milks, alcohol and more with cannabis and offers recipes ranging from weed brown butter gnocchi … <a href="https://served.mt/books/">Continued</a>
Lebanese Rice with Lentils
VIBRANTLY VEGAN: Vegan food is about so much more than leaves, legumes and lentils. Newcomer home cook Lynn Marie shares how she makes delicious, vegan and plant based midweek family favourites packed with flavour. What’s more the ingredients are made up of lots of store cupboard staples which means they are ready in no time … <a href="https://served.mt/lebanese-rice-with-lentils-2/">Continued</a>
Monster Rice Bombs
Monster Rice Bombs recipe by Sass Woods & Krysta Soler. With school about to start, Served turned to these two busy mothers to come up with a few kid friendly snacks that can either be eaten at home or easily packed to be eaten at school for lunch. All snacks are healthy and nutritious, contain … <a href="https://served.mt/monster-rice-bombs/">Continued</a>
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>
Black Pudding Scotch Eggs
Nose-to-tail eating is sustainable, cheaper and more humane, which is why Served is showcasing this array of bold culinary possibilities. Black Pudding recipe with Scotch Eggs prepared by the pros. Ingredients For the Meat 400g black pudding 250g minced pork belly 2 shallots finely diced Clove of garlic finely chopped 15g butter 100g fresh white … <a href="https://served.mt/black-pudding-scotch-eggs/">Continued</a>
Green Olive Breadsticks
Making delicious breadsticks is a lot easier than you may think. Ljuana Xuereb’s dough recipes will allow you to lose yourself in the magical process that allows a dense mass of dough to become a well-risen loaf of fresh bread; a flaky, buttery croissant; or perfectly formed and scrumptiously filled eclairs. Makes 15-20 loaves Prep … <a href="https://served.mt/green-olive-breadsticks/">Continued</a>
All about the dough
Making delicious dough for homemade pizza, rolls or even eclairs is a lot easier than you may think. Ljuana Xuereb’s dough recipes will allow you to lose yourself in the magical process that allows a dense mass of dough to become a well-risen loaf of fresh bread; a flaky, buttery croissant; or perfectly formed and … <a href="https://served.mt/all-about-the-dough/">Continued</a>
Killer Breakfast Rolls
These delicious rolls freeze well, both raw or semi-cooked; and work brilliantly as on- the- go breakfasts. Get creative with fillings – try Parma ham and Parmesan shavings, tuna and sliced olives, or mozzarella and pesto. Makes 15-20 Prep time: 60 mins plus 90 mins proving Ingredients For the rolls 500g strong white flour (plus … <a href="https://served.mt/breakfast-rolls/">Continued</a>
Nuts about nuts
Walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, pine nuts, cashews, and many more… Throughout the ages, these high-fat, high-protein tree seeds have served as a major source of energy, essential for surviving the harsh winter months. Their natural ability to be stored and resist decay throughout winter has made them a valuable resource for animals and humans alike. Many … <a href="https://served.mt/nuts-about-nuts/">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>
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>
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
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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>