Apple Cider Donut Holes
Makes 12 Donut Holes Prep time + Cooking time 30 minutes Ingredients 1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons melted butter / coconut oil ½ cup light brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup … <a href="https://served.mt/apple-cider-donut-holes/">Continued</a>
Apple crumble (V) (GF)
Serves 1-2 Prep time + Cooking time 40 minutes Tip: To make multiple dishes simply double/triple the ingredients. Ingredients For the crumble 1 cup almond flour 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/4 tsp. baking powder (leave out if gluten free OR use gf baking powder) Ingredients For the apples … <a href="https://served.mt/apple-crumble/">Continued</a>
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Serves 3-4 Prep time + Cooking time 75 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Salt 1 – 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/ tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks (can substitute for chocolate chips) 1/2 – 2 cups shredded … <a href="https://served.mt/chocolate-zucchini-bread/">Continued</a>
Tamal Squares
Serves 9 Prep time 30 minutes This recipe comes from the cookbook of my late grandmother, Mary Rose Bonello. Renowned and loved by all as In-Nanna Ta’ Malta, it brings me immense joy to thumb through her own cookbook to share her beloved recipes with the fans she adored. Ingredients 2 eggs ¾ cup caster … <a href="https://served.mt/tamal-squares/">Continued</a>
Fennel salad, Spicy Gorgonzola, Pomegranate and Walnuts
Serves 4 Prep time 10 minutes Ingredients 2 fennels 50g walnuts 100g spicy Gorgonzola 1 pomegranate Ingredients for the dressing Oil Salt and pepper Thyme leaves Method Assemble all the ingredients on a plate and drizzle with the dressing. This festive side dish will look as good as it tastes at any table this Christmas.
Gnocchi alla Romana
Serves 4 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 250g semolina 1 litre milk 100g grated Parmesan cheese 50g butter 2 egg yolks Pinch of nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste 40g melted butter 40g grated Parmesan cheese Method Place the milk in a saucepan and heat it together with salt, pepper … <a href="https://served.mt/gnocchi-alla-romana/">Continued</a>
Wholemeal Italian Focaccia
Makes 1 large Focaccia Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 300g wholemeal flour 200g flour (0) 300ml hot water 1 yeast cube 2 teaspoons of salt Mixed seeds 1 spoon of Brown sugar Coarse salt Rosemary and sage leaves Extra virgin oil Method Pre heat the oven for the proofing phase. Combine the two flours with … <a href="https://served.mt/wholemeal-italian-focaccia/">Continued</a>
Tagliatelle with Radicchio and Speck
Serves 4 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 550g fresh tagliatelle (fresh pasta) 200g Sudtiroler speck, diced ½ small onion finely chopped 15 leaves of radicchio, cut julienne 1 glass red dry wine 3-4 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground pepper 100ml Extra Virgin Olive oil Salt Method Wash the radicchio. Finely chop the onion … <a href="https://served.mt/tagliatelle-with-radicchio-and-speck/">Continued</a>
Potato Gnocchi with Pumpkin
Potato gnocchi with pumpkin, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts Serves 4 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 500g fresh potato gnocchi 450g pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and chopped 125g Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled 100g walnuts, toasted and chopped 5-6 Sage leaves plus extra leaves, to garnish Salt and Pepper 100ml of Extra Virgin Olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed … <a href="https://served.mt/potato-gnocchi-with-pumpkin/">Continued</a>
Rabbit Stew
Serves 4 Prep time 10 minutes Tip: Marinade the rabbit overnight in good red wine, lots of garlic and rock salt and crushed pepper. Ingredients 1 rabbit cut up 8 large garlic cloves crushed and diced 2 large onions sliced long ways 1 teaspoon curry powder Rock salt and crushed pepper to taste 2 tbsp … <a href="https://served.mt/rabbit-stew/">Continued</a>
Calamari Alle Olio
Serves 4 Prep time 30 minutes Top tip: Add some whole black olives for that extra touch and fry the chopped parsley stems in garlic. Ingredients 1kg Calamari washed, skinned and cut into loops 6 large garlic cloves crushed and diced A cup of parsley roughly chopped 1 tsp. chilli flakes (you can add more … <a href="https://served.mt/calamari-alle-olio/">Continued</a>
Chorizo & Lentil Soup
Serves 8 Prep time 40 minutes Chef Tip: This soup can be enjoyed warm served with chopped chorizo, but it also goes down nicely when served cold as a gazpacho without the chorizo in the summer months. Ingredients 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 3 cloves garlic, diced 2 tbsp olive … <a href="https://served.mt/chorizo-lentil-soup/">Continued</a>
Roast Beetroot Soup
Serves 4 Prep time 60 minutes Chef Tip: If you’re feeling lazy, pre-cooked beetroot works as well – but nothing beats the flavours of a freshly roasted beet. You can also bring out the flavours of this soup by substituting chicken broth for vegetable stock. Ingredients 500g beets 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided 1 red … <a href="https://served.mt/roast-beetroot-soup/">Continued</a>
Creamy Cheddar Chowder
Serves 4 Prep time 40 minutes Chef Brief: There’s nothing better than cheddar chowder for a winter warmer. This hearty soup is perfect as a starter shared amongst friends – or it makes a hearty meal when eaten alone. Ingredients ¼ cup butter 1 onion, chopped ¼ cup all-purpose flour 3 cups chicken broth 3 … <a href="https://served.mt/creamy-cheddar-chowder/">Continued</a>
Pumpkin and Cinnamon Tartlets
Serves 4 Prep time 90 minutes Ingredients 350g 00 flour 120g yoghurt 120g brown sugar 60g cold butter 1 egg 1 pinch of salt Ingredients For the Filling 250g pumpkin (peeled) 70g brown sugar 2 eggs 80ml yoghurt Cinnamon powder 1 pinch of nutmeg Method Mix the flour with butter and salt at low speed. … <a href="https://served.mt/pumpkin-and-cinnamon-tartlets/">Continued</a>
Bundt Cake
Bundt cake with Wholemeal Flour and Cranberry Jam Serves 8 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 100g soft butter 150g sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 lemon (juice and peel) 3 medium eggs 240g wholemeal flour 1 sachet baking powder 1 pinch salt 100g cranberry jam Method Into the mixer, add the soft butter, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon … <a href="https://served.mt/bundt-cake/">Continued</a>
Puff Pastry Baklava
Serves 8 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 400g puff pastry Melted butter 250g ricotta or other fresh cheese 100g berry jam Ingredients For the Syrup 100ml water 50g Sugar 1 tsp. honey Method Preheat the oven at 180°C. Roll out as many as 4 sheets of puff pastry. Butter the pan and lay the first sheet and … <a href="https://served.mt/puff-pastry-baklava/">Continued</a>
Moroccan Fish Tagine
Serves 4 Prep time 60 minutes/ Cooking time 20-25 minutes Ingredients ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley 2tbsp minced fresh cilantro ½ cup olive oil 2tsp sweet Hungarian paprika 8 threads Spanish saffron, crushed 1tsp ground ginger 1 lemon 4 fish fillets (I used Perch) 1 can of tomatoes 2 large garlic cloves, pressed 1tsp ground … <a href="https://served.mt/moroccan-fish-tagine/">Continued</a>
Coq Au Vin
Serves 4 Prep time 45 minutes/ Cooking time 30 minutes While Coq au Vin (or chicken in wine) might sound fancy, it is really just a simple French chicken stew that anyone can master. Don’t be intimidated; this recipe is very easy to follow. Ingredients 1 whole chicken cut up in 10 pieces 3/4 bottle … <a href="https://served.mt/coq-au-vin/">Continued</a>
Asian Mushroom and Soba Noodle Soup
Serves 4 Prep time 25 minutes Tip: Adding the soaking liquid of the shiitake mushroom really enhances the umami of this broth needed to balance out the contrasting flavours. It also adds a meaty richness to the vegetable broth. Ingredients 4 dried shiitake mushrooms soaked 150g soba noodles 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 carrots, peeled … <a href="https://served.mt/asian-mushroom/">Continued</a>
