Casarecce with Seared Duck Breast
Serves 2 Prep time 25 minutes Ingredients 200g Rummo Casarecce No. 88 6 – 8 carrots 2 chilli (depending on heat) 4 garlic cloves Handful coriander 1 tbsp tomato puree (Kunserva) Pepper & Salt Olive Oil Vegetable stock or pasta water 1 duck breast Method Sear the duck breast on the fatty skin side down … <a href="https://served.mt/casarecce-with-seared-duck-breast/">Continued</a>
Tasty Vegetarian BBQ Ideas
Whether you are hosting a BBQ and have vegetarian guests coming over or whether you’re a vegetarian yourself – you shouldn’t have to suffer at a BBQ event. BBQs are synonymous with meat-loaded items but this doesn’t have to be so. Opting for vegetarian and vegan BBQ dishes will also save you on the calories … <a href="https://served.mt/tasty-vegetarian-bbq-ideas-served/">Continued</a>
Grilled Swordfish
Serves 4 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 4 swordfish steaks 1 large glove garlic, minced 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving 1 tsp. red-wine vinegar 1 tbsp. capers rinsed and coarsely chopped 1 tbsp. dried oregano 1 small chilli pepper or 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes 1 tbsp. dried thyme 1 tbsp. … <a href="https://served.mt/grilled-swordfish/">Continued</a>
Squid Ink Arancini
Makes 12 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 500ml fish stock Half an onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic confit 200g celery, peeled and diced 50g Parmesan cheese, grated 40g butter 60ml olive oil 200g Arborio rice 60ml white wine Juice from 1 lemon 25ml pasteurised squid ink 200g calamari, cleaned and diced Flour, beaten eggs … <a href="https://served.mt/squid-ink-arancini/">Continued</a>
Paccheri with Italian Sausage
Serves 4 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, chopped 500g Italian or good quality pork sausage I large fennel thinly sliced Fennel seeds 1/2 tsp chilli flakes 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped 500g Rummo paccheri Double cream 4 tbsp. grated Pecorino or Parmesan extra virgin Olive Oil Method In a large deep sided … <a href="https://served.mt/paccheri-with-italian-sausage/">Continued</a>
Linguine Red Prawns and Courgettes
Serves 4 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 500g Rummo linguine 3 small courgettes 2 cloves of garlic 12 fresh red chillies 1 bunch parsley 1 large knob of unsalted butter extra virgin olive oil 600g raw local red prawns, peeled ½ lemon Method Grate the courgettes lengthways. Peel and finely slice the garlic, then deseed … <a href="https://served.mt/linguine-red-prawns-and-courgettes/">Continued</a>
Buccatini Amatriciana
Serves 4 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 500g Rummo bucatini 250g cubed pancetta(cut into 1/4-inch cubes) 1 chilli pepper (smashed) 1 brown onion 375g whole tomatoes or passata 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1/2 tsp. salt 30g Pecorino Romano (finely grated) Method Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Add the pancetta … <a href="https://served.mt/buccatini-amatriciana/">Continued</a>
Spaghetti chitarra alla Carbonara
Serves 4 Prep time 15 minutes Ingredients 500 g Rummo spaghetti alla chitarra; 4 slices guanciale chopped 4 eggs Fresh pepper Pecorino Romano Method Boil some salty water for the pasta. Gently fry the guanciale in its own fat in a frying pan. Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper and add some cheese. Once … <a href="https://served.mt/spaghetti-chitarra-alla-carbonara/">Continued</a>
Lime & Mint Cottage Cheese
Serves 4 Prep time 30 minutess + chilling time Ingredients For the cottage cheese 1Ltr full fat milk 25ml lemon juice Small pinch salt 1 tsp. runny honey 1 tsp. finely chopped mint fresh 1 tsp. lime zest For the Fruit 1 small cantaloupe melon (peeled & cut into wedges) 1 kiwi (peeled & sliced) … <a href="https://served.mt/lime-mint-cottage-cheese/">Continued</a>
Aubergine, Barrel Feta, Giarraffa Olives
Smoked baby aubergine, barrel aged feta, Giarraffa olives Serves 2 as a starter or 4 as part of a selection of small plates Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 50ml olive oil (for cooking) 200ml Extra Virgin olive (for marinating) Zest of ½ lemon 250g baby aubergines 4g smoked salt Some rock salt Few sprigs thyme … <a href="https://served.mt/aubergine-barrel-feta-giarraffa-olives/">Continued</a>
Roast Red Snapper
Roast Red Snapper with Moroccan Style Harissa Serves 6-8 Prep time 60 minutes + time to marinade Ingredients Approx. 2 kg Red snapper, cleaned 25 g turmeric 4 g rock salt 4 g chilli flakes 25 g paprika 10 g chilli powder 5 g cumin seeds 4g coriander seeds 4 cloves garlic Juice of 1 … <a href="https://served.mt/roast-red-snapper/">Continued</a>
Frozen Mango smoothie bowl
Serves 1-2 Prep time 10 minutes Ingredients 150g frozen mango chunks 80g frozen banana slices 50ml coconut milk (substitute almond milk or water) 1/2 tsp. Agave syrup (substitute honey) 1/2 tsp. vanilla essence (optional) 2 tbsp. homemade granola or store bought 1 tbsp. raspberries 1 tbsp. blueberries Picked basil leaves Method Add frozen mangoes and … <a href="https://served.mt/frozen-mango-smoothie-bowl/">Continued</a>
Pear, chocolate and hazelnut fudge cake
Serves 6-8 Prep time 45 minutes Ingredients 3 organic or free-range eggs, beaten 200g dark chocolate (70%), roughly chopped 100g unsalted butter or coconut oil 200g coconut sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 200g ground almonds 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 125g fresh pears Pinch of salt 5 tbsp. organic agave syrup 2 tbsp. cocoa & … <a href="https://served.mt/pear-chocolate-and-hazelnut-fudge-cake/">Continued</a>
Drunken Watermelon
Drunken Watermelon infused with, Hibiscus, Apple Blossom and served with torched figs and raspberries Serves 4 Ingredients For the Watermelon 4 thick slices watermelon Apple blossom flowers Hibiscus Flowers 1 ltr sugar syrup For the Torched Figs 4 figs Icing sugar For the Mandarin compote 10 – 12 mandarin oranges 5 lemon (juiced) 60g sugar … <a href="https://served.mt/drunken-watermelon/">Continued</a>
Mango Lemongrass sorbet
Did you know? Lemongrass is commonly also grown for the production of citronella oil used in many insect repellants and aromatherapy. We get ours from Vincent’s eco farm in Mgarr where it is mainly grown as a pest repellent. Serves 1 Prep time 5 minutes Ingredients 200g frozen mango 1 frozen banana Small piece of … <a href="https://served.mt/mango-lemongrass-sorbet/">Continued</a>
Paletas pops
The sweltering heat will be no match for these homemade Mexican ice lollies. Cook’s tip; To remove from mould, run lukewarm water over the bottom before loosening. All recipes make 4-6 ice lollies depending on size of mould Prep time 5 minutes each batch + 8hrs freezing Ingredients For the Mango and Chilli 2 cups … <a href="https://served.mt/paletas-pops/">Continued</a>
Milk chocolate mousse and walnut cake
Serves 4 Prep time 25 minutes Ingredients For the milk chocolate mousse 50ml milk 50ml cream 1g gelatin leaves 25g good quality milk chocolate Zest from ½ an orange 10g egg yolks 5g sugar For the walnut cake 100g sugar 100g butter 100g egg 100g flour 2g baking powder 200g chopped walnuts For the orange … <a href="https://served.mt/milk-chocolate-mousse-and-walnut-cake/">Continued</a>
Pan Roasted Veal Loin with Lardo di Colonata
Serves 2 Prep time 60 mins + 60 mins sous vide or equivalent Ingredients 1 loin of Veal 4 thin slices of lardo di colonata 50g ground Panko breadcrumbs 5g preserved lemon 10g chopped chives 5 pieces braised shallots 20g caramelized onion puree 5g leek ash 2 charred spring onions 20ml pan juices Method Prepare … <a href="https://served.mt/pan-roasted-veal-loin-with-lardo-di-colonata/">Continued</a>
Tartar of Local Prawns with Burrata
Serves 2 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 2 portion prawn tartar (approx. 80 grams per portion) ½ tub Burrata 50g Heirloom tomatoes 20g confit cherry tomatoes 20g fried naan bread 30g gazpacho dressing 5g cress & herbs 5ml herb oil For the prawn tartare 80 – 90g peeled fresh local prawns, finely chopped 10g parsley … <a href="https://served.mt/tartar-of-local-prawns-with-burrata/">Continued</a>
Broad Bean and Artichoke Salad
A quick and simple salad using preserved artichokes, which are obtainable from good Italian delis, and convenient frozen broad beans, which are lightly cooked until tender. It can be served as a starter, as a side dish to lamb dishes or as a light lunch with some crusty bread. Serves 2-4 Prep time 10 minutes … <a href="https://served.mt/broad-bean-and-artichoke-salad/">Continued</a>