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>
Anchovy-infused Lamb Cutlets
Lamb and anchovy is a match made in heaven, especially in this quick and simple dish using cutlets. You can use cutlets that are on or off the bone, so the weight may vary. This dish makes a great mid-week supper, but is also perfect for a more formal meal when you have guests. It … <a href="https://served.mt/anchovy-infused-lamb-cutlets/">Continued</a>
Perfecting Artichokes
I really love this recipe, which to be perfectly honest was inspired by the legendary Martha Stewart; which I tweaked slightly. This is a fast, easy and delicious hearty meal, or great as a side too. If we’re doing 4 large artichokes here is your list of ingredients; You will need 4 artichokes Lemon juice … <a href="https://served.mt/perfecting-artichokes/">Continued</a>
Tropical fruit overnight oats
1 large serving or two small ones Prep time 10min + chilling time Ingredients ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt ½ cup rolled oats ⅔ cup full-fat coconut milk 1 tbsp. chia seeds or ground flax meal ½ tsp. vanilla extract Pinch of salt Honey or maple syrup ⅓ cup chopped fresh or canned pineapple ⅓ … <a href="https://served.mt/tropical-fruit-overnight-oats/">Continued</a>
Perfecting Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potato recipe by Yaz DeMicoli. This week we’re going to be tackling another ‘side dish’, but it’s also a great accompaniment for vegan and vegetarian dishes. This recipe of sweet potato is simple, easy and packed with flavour. Prep time is no more than five minutes with a 30-40 minutes cooking time. You will … <a href="https://served.mt/perfecting-sweet-potatoes/">Continued</a>
Raw Chocolate and Orange Cheesecake
Makes 5 mini cakes Prep time 30 mins + overnight soaking and chilling Ingredients For the base 15g dates, soaked in warm water for 1 hour 80g almond flour 10g cacao powder Zest of half an orange Pinch of salt 20g chocolate, finely chopped For the filling 60g cashews, soaked overnight 15g coconut oil 15g … <a href="https://served.mt/raw-chocolate-and-orange-cheesecake/">Continued</a>
Loving your Leftovers
A raid is on Your forgotten frozen veg, bacon at the back of the fridge, pulses, beans and spices are an Aladdin’s cave of ingredients all ready to liven up your week day supper or a simple plate of pasta. Home cook Steph Mercieca Bason shows how with just a little creativity and know-how you … <a href="https://served.mt/loving-your-leftovers/">Continued</a>
No-Bake Strawberry Chocolate tart
Decadently delicious and so easy to make this no bake strawberry tart will appeal to even the laziest cooks. 10-12 servings Prep Time: 15 min + chilling time Ingredients For the Crust 32 Oreo cookies 110g melted butter For the Chocolate Filling 200g milk chocolate 100g bittersweet chocolate 200 ml heavy cream Topping 300g fresh strawberries … <a href="https://served.mt/strawberry-chocolate-tart/">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>
