Broccoli and Pistachio soup…
… and flaxseed crackers Soup Serves 4 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients For the soup 1 tbsp olive oil 2 whole broccoli florets 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic 2 potatoes handful pistachios salt and pepper 2 cups vegetable stock 2 cups water Flaxseed crackers Makes around 20 Prep time 45 mins ½ cup ground … <a href="https://served.mt/broccoli-pistachio-soup/">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>
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>
Dip into it
Dodge your usual go-to dip recipes and try some of the Served team’s favourites. Turn fresh summer vegetables into spicy salsa, guacamole and other dips that are perfect for summer get togethers. All the recipes given will serve 6 to 8 people. Smoky eggplant dip 10 + 20 minutes roasting Ingredients 2 eggplants Juice from … <a href="https://served.mt/dip-into-it/">Continued</a>
Mediterranean prawn crudo…
…with goat’s cheese and pea tartar Serves 4 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 4 king prawns (peeled and deveined) Lemon, juiced Orange, juiced Olive oil 200gr goats cheese 30gr yoghurt 1 shallot, finely diced 60gr peas, shelled 10ml champagne vinegar Zest of ½ lime 20gr trout roe Parsley oil Method Whisk the goats cheese with … <a href="https://served.mt/mediterranean-prawn-crudo/">Continued</a>
Mini Sweet Potato Dutch Pancakes…
…served with ricotta mascarpone Serves 4 Prep time 45 mins Ingredients For the batter 2 tbsp. melted butter and slightly cooled butter 4 large eggs 220g sweet potato puree ¾ cup milk ¾ cup all purpose flour 2 tbsp. sugar 1tsp vanilla paste ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ kosher salt For the toppings 250g smooth ricotta … <a href="https://served.mt/mini-sweet-potato-dutch-pancakes/">Continued</a>
Herring, potato lettuce wraps
Serves 2 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 3 romaine baby lettuce 1 small potato, boiled and diced 1 tbsp. horseradish 200g marinated herring 1 ripe avocado 1/2 lime 2 tbsp. olive oil For the dressing: 1 tbsp. whole grain mustard 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp. honey 1 lemon juice 1 orange juice 200ml olive … <a href="https://served.mt/herring-potato-lettuce-wraps/">Continued</a>
Granola Crust Breakfast Tarts…
…with Greek yogurt & fruits Home cook Eunice Muscat Serves 4 Prep time 40 mins Ingredients For the granola crust 1/3 cup almond flour ¾ cup quick oats 2 tbsp. tapioca flour ¼ cup coconut sugar ¼ tsp. kosher salt ¼ tsp. cinnamon ¼ cup coconut oil, solid ¼ cup sliced almonds ¼ cup finely … <a href="https://served.mt/granola-crust-breakfast-tarts/">Continued</a>
Sriracha Lobster Buns
Serves 8 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 8 brioche buns 3 cups lobster meat 200g light mayo 1 lime juice 1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives ½ tsp. chopped fresh tarragon 1 ½ celery stalk, finely chopped 3 tbsp. sriracha mayo ½ ice berg lettuce shredded 3 soft boiled egg 2 tbsp. caviar Method Mix the … <a href="https://served.mt/sriracha-lobster-buns/">Continued</a>
Chocolate Orange Ice Cream Bowl
Prep time 15 minutes Ingredients 1 frozen banana 1/2 avocado Juice & zest of 1/2 an orange 1 tbsp. raw cacao powder 1/3 cup milk of choice (I used oat milk) Method Blend all the ingredients Top with raw cacao nibs, goji berries, orange zest and banana slices
Green n’ Clean
Prep time – 15 Minutes Ingredients 1 cup spinach 1 small frozen banana 1/2 green apple 1 stalk of celery 1 cup chopped cucumber Juice of 1/2 a lime 1 inch of ginger, peeled 1 tsp. Matcha powder (optional) 1/3 cup coconut water 1 tbsp. coconut oil Method Blend all the ingredients Top with blueberries, … <a href="https://served.mt/green-n-clean/">Continued</a>
Baked Egg in Avocado
Serves 6 Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients 3 large avocados 6 eggs 4 strips of bacon, diced and cooked till crispy ¼ cup fresh chives Hot sauce to drizzle Method Preheat oven to 200 C. Oil a baking tray. Cut avocados in half. Scoop out 1-2 tbsp. of the avocado to create a well for the … <a href="https://served.mt/dish-baked-egg-in-avocado/">Continued</a>
Strawberry, butter sugar toasts
Serves 2 Prep Time: 20 mins Ingredients For the strawberry & balsamic sauce: 10 blackberries 15 medium strawberries 3 tbsp. good quality balsamic 4 tbsp. castor sugar For the toast 4 slices rustic bread 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 large chunk of good quality brie Method For the strawberry & balsamic sauce: … <a href="https://served.mt/dish-strawberry-butter-sugar-toasts/">Continued</a>
Roasted beetroot and rucola salad…
…with maple-toasted pumpkin seeds Serves 2 Prep time 15 mins + 2 hrs roasting Ingredients For the Salad 6 beetroots Whole head of garlic Fresh marjoram 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar Drizzle of olive oil Salt and pepper 2 handfuls of rucola Juice of 1 lemon 50g pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp. maple syrup For the … <a href="https://served.mt/roasted-beetroot-and-rucola-salad/">Continued</a>
Poached lobster with Bloody Mary Dressing
Serves 6 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients For the lobster poaching stock 3 lobsters (600g each) 1 small onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stick, chopped ½ fennel bulb, chopped 1 leek, chopped Olive oil Few peppercorns 2 sprigs of thyme Few sprigs dill 2 garlic cloves, crushed For the dressing 125ml tomato juice … <a href="https://served.mt/poached-lobster/">Continued</a>
Fennel and Orange Salad
Ingredients 2 Fennel bulb 2 Oranges, peeled and divided into segments A few sprigs of fresh mint Olive oil White balsamic vinegar Method Slice the fennel on a mandolin as thinly as possible, wash thoroughly and place in iced water for a few hours to crisp up and curl. When ready to serve drain and … <a href="https://served.mt/fennel-and-orange-salad/">Continued</a>