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>
Falafel with Tahini Sauce
Makes 15 pieces Prep time 15 minutes + 3 hrs resting time Ingredients 220 g dry chickpeas Onion, chopped Parsley, handful chopped Garlic confit, 3 cloves 20 g chickpea flour ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. ground cumin Good pinch pepper & cayenne pepper Pinch ground cardamom Vegetable oil for deep frying Method Soak chickpeas in … <a href="https://served.mt/falafel-with-tahini-sauce/">Continued</a>
Scrambled Breakfast Bun
A fresh Brioche bun is filled with scrambled eggs, cheddar, caramelised onions and spicy mayo. Serves 1-2 Prep time 15 minutes Ingredients 1 Brioche bun 2 large eggs 1tbsp. of grated mature cheddar 1 tsp. caramelised onions 1 tbsp. spicy mayo 1 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. chopped chives Pinch of salt Method Split your brioche … <a href="https://served.mt/scrambled-breakfast-bun/">Continued</a>
Sweet pull – apart bread
Makes 36 Prep time 60 mins + 60 mins proofing Ingredients For the Dough 400g plain flour plus extra for dusting 50g sugar 140ml full fat milk 110g butter 14g yeast 2g salt 1 whole egg and 2 egg yolks Zest of 1 lemon For the Filling 150g strawberry jam To Finsh 40g butter melted … <a href="https://served.mt/sweet-pull-apart-bread/">Continued</a>
Mexican red kidney bean burgers
Serves 6 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 2 x 400g tins of red-kidney beans 1 red onion 1 fresh red chilli ½ a bunch of fresh coriander 1 lime , plus extra to serve 2 handfuls of rolled oats 2 tbsp. salted peanuts ½ tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. ground cumin Olive oil Plain flour, … <a href="https://served.mt/mexican-red-kidney-bean-burgers/">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>
Confit Lamb (or Goat) Shoulder Pie
We’ve gone pie mad this issue with home cooks putting forward their brilliant pie recipes for perfect pastry and delicious fillings, both sweet and savoury especially this shoulder pie recipe. And if you’re looking for some inspiration for side dishes, salads or warming bowls, then look no further. There are some delicious ideas which will … <a href="https://served.mt/confit-lamb-or-goat-shoulder-pie/">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>
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>
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>
Frangipane Tart with Peaches
This fruit tart recipe is perfect for serving at family meals. Serves 8-10 people Prep time 90 mins Ingredients For the pastry 120g demerara sugar, or any of your choice 120g unsalted butter 3 egg yolks 1 orange zest 170g flour 10g baking powder For the almond frangipine 225g unsalted butter 225g demerara sugar, or … <a href="https://served.mt/fruit-frangipine-tart-with-peaches/">Continued</a>
Savoury Qaghaq tal- Gunglien filled with pork belly…
…in carob and fennel, wilted local rocket and naspli and thyme jam A Maltese savoury recipe suitable for many occasions. Serves 8-10 Prep time 30 mins plus approx. 2 hrs proving and 8 hours roasting Ingredients For the pork belly 1 kg pork belly, skin removed but reserved Half jar carob syrup Vanilla pod 2 … <a href="https://served.mt/savoury-qaghaq-tal-gunglien-filled-with-pork-belly/">Continued</a>
Caramel Donuts with Stretta Beer
Donuts with salted Stretta beer caramel…Maltese bread and olive oil crumb This has to be one of my favourite things to bring over to someone’s house. Ingredients we use all of the time just in a way that you may have not thought to put together. Feel free to use any other Maltese beer. I … <a href="https://served.mt/donuts-with-salted-stretta-beer-caramel/">Continued</a>
Grilled Mussels with Garlic Butter and Chilli
Serves 4 as a starter Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 1kg mussels 2 garlic cloves, minced Parsley, roughly chopped Lemon zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 red chilli, chopped (optional) 75ml white wine 4 tbsp. butter crusty bread, Method Mix together the garlic, lemon zest, chilli and parsley and set aside. Lay four sheets … <a href="https://served.mt/grilled-mussels-with-garlic-butter-and-chilli/">Continued</a>
Super tasty barbecue prawns
Serves 4 Prep time 20 mins plus marinade time Ingredients 24 Prawns, large raw, peeled with tails on 8 Bamboo skewers soaked in water ½ cup plain yoghurt 1 handful coriander, chopped, to serve For the marinade 3 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced ¾ tsp. smoked paprika ¾ tsp. … <a href="https://served.mt/super-tasty-barbecue-prawns/">Continued</a>
Grilled Calamari, Greek style
Serves 2 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 4 medium-sized squid (tubes and tentacles), cleaned Sea salt Ground black pepper 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tsp. dried Greek oregano Method Pre-heat gas or charcoal grill to high heat. Drizzle squid with some olive oil, and … <a href="https://served.mt/grilled-calamari/">Continued</a>
Smoked Mackerel Tartare with black rice…
…charred broccoli florets and poached egg Serves 3 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 1 tsp. smoked paprika ½ celery stalk finely chopped 4 cured mackerel fillets 1 large gherkin 4 tbsp. mayo 1 tsp. English mustard 1 tbsp. dill or parsley A squeeze of lime juice Ground black pepper Toasted Maltese bread to serve Method … <a href="https://served.mt/smoked-mackerel-tartare/">Continued</a>
Mastering sushi rolls.
Sushi chef Joshua Ramos at Medasia Fusion Lounge gives Served a five-minute master session in basic sushi making, making it look effortless. The recipes he shares below are actually quite easy to master and ingredients are available in all leading supermarkets. Did you know? On average, each person in Japan consumes around 100 grams of … <a href="https://served.mt/mastering-sushi-rolls/">Continued</a>
