Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes 16 scallops 50g butter 200g courgettes 8-10 mint leaves, chopped 1 small head frisee (Endive) 100g pancetta lardons 3…
Alison AzzopardiJanuary 26, 2021
Merguez sausage, Lambchetta, braised pearl barley, broad bean puree, peas, pomme dauphine, lamb jus. Serves 4 Prep time 90 minutes Ingredients For the Saddle 1…
Andre SpiteriApril 5, 2020
Serves 10 Ingredients 30g fresh yeast 300ml lukewarm water 500g strong white bread flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 50g grated Parmesan cheese…
Gennaro ContaldoApril 5, 2020
Serves 4 Ingredients 325g fusilli bucati corti pasta 150g fresh broad (fava) beans (ful) (shelled weight) 150g fresh peas (shelled weight) 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive…
Gennaro ContaldoApril 5, 2020
Serves 4-5 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 500g chickpeas 200g beetroot 70g tahini paste 3g cumin 2g smoked paprika 5g salt 2g pepper 35g garlic…
servedmagazineMarch 27, 2020
Serves 2 Prep time 10 minutes Ingredients 2 small ftiras, cut in half and buttered ½ a Maltese sausage, skinned and broken apart 6 fresh,…
Alison AzzopardiMarch 27, 2020
Serves 4 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients Salt to taste 100g lard/butter 1kg local, small potatoes, washed, skin on 2 large onions, peeled and cut…
Alison AzzopardiMarch 27, 2020
Serves 4 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients Ingredients: 250g smoked haddock, skin off 4 eggs 8 tbsp cream 200g spinach 60g Gruyere cheese, grated Salt…
Alison AzzopardiMarch 27, 2020
Serves 2-4 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 150g freekeh Salt to taste 2 tsp ginger, minced 1 lemon, juiced Glug olive oil ½ bunch mint,…
Alison AzzopardiMarch 27, 2020
Serves 2 Prep time 10 minutes Ingredients 160g local, sustainable fish fillet (I used mackerel) 6 orange segments, roughly chopped 6 pink grapefruit segments, roughly…
Alison AzzopardiMarch 27, 2020
Serves 2-4 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 3 small carrots, peeled and halved 2 small courgettes, cut into 3 thick slices each 6 large broccoli…
Alison AzzopardiMarch 27, 2020
Serves 6-8 Prep time 30-40 minutes Ingredients 2 onions 3 carrots 6 sticks celery 5-6 large beetroots 2 cloves garlic, sliced 100g butter 50ml olive…
Alison AzzopardiMarch 27, 2020
Serves 2 Prep time 25 minutes Ingredients 2 x 200g portions organic salmon fillet Salt to taste Ingredients For the Glaze 200ml pomegranate molasses 1…
Alison AzzopardiMarch 27, 2020
Serves 1 Prep time 10 minutes Ingredients 120g local, sustainable fish fillet, (I used mackerel) ½tsp ras el-hanout Salt to taste 2 spring roll wrappers…
Alison AzzopardiMarch 27, 2020
Serves 4 Prep time 2 hours 20 minutes Ingredients For Gianduja Mousse 50ml milk 50ml cream ½ a gelatine sheet 25g gianduja Pinch of orange…
Gordon BonelloMarch 27, 2020
COLOMBA Dove-Shaped Easter Cake Gennaro Contaldo Dove-shaped breads can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians, and biblically the dove has always been…
Gennaro ContaldoMarch 27, 2020
Serves 6-8 Prep time 30-40 minutes Ingredients 4 egg whites 250g caster sugar 1tsp apple cider vinegar 1tsp cornflour Ingredients For Topping 750g strawberries, hulled…
Alison AzzopardiMarch 27, 2020
Serves 4 Prep time 20 + 30 minutes setting minutes Ingredients 4 large tbsp Greek yoghurt 85g caster sugar 150g butter, chopped 150g dark chocolate,…
Alison AzzopardiMarch 27, 2020
Serves 4 Prep time 45 minutes Ingredients 100g plain flour 2 large eggs 300ml milk 1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil, plus a little extra…
Gordon BonelloMarch 27, 2020
Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 200g canned chickpeas 1 lemon, juiced
1 tsp ground turmeric 10g tahini ½ garlic clove
½ tsp ground cumin 50ml extra…
JP DebonoMarch 27, 2020
Serves 4 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 250g pork mince 125g bacon mince 1 tsp rosemary, chopped 1 pinch of black pepper 4 whole eggs…
JP DebonoMarch 27, 2020
Serves 6 This typical southern Italian lasagne is usually made for special occasions such as Carnevale – the week before Lent when festivities all over…
Gennaro ContaldoDecember 11, 2019
Serves 4 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 150g prosciutto, very finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 750g mushrooms, very finely…
Gennaro ContaldoDecember 11, 2019
Makes 16 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 2 tins of artichoke 1/2 cup or peas 1/2 cup of broad beans Vegan pastry cups (available from…
Holly PisaniDecember 11, 2019
Angus fillet of beef, garlic infused mashed potatoes, onion variations, red wine jus’ Serves 1 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 250g Angus fillet of beef…
Luke PiscopoDecember 11, 2019
Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients for grilled asparagus 2 Asparagus Ingredients for tomato fondue 1kg fresh tomatoes 2 large onions 2 celery sticks…
Roger FriggieriDecember 11, 2019
Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 2 whole red snappers Ingredients for the potatoes 2 large potatoes 2 knobs salted butter 1 sprig rosemary…
Roger FriggieriDecember 11, 2019
Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 50ml extra virgin olive oil 2 lamb saddles 2 cloves garlic 4 sprigs thyme 2 cinnamon sticks 2…
Roger FriggieriDecember 11, 2019
Serves 4 Prep time & Cooking time 4 hours Ingredients 4 portions of brown meagre, (8 pieces approximately 70/75gr each) – 2 per plate 30ml…
Stefan HoganDecember 11, 2019
Serves 4 Prep time & Cooking time 45 minutes Ingredients 4 mackerel fillets (trimmed) 15ml olive oil ½ fennel bulb, sliced on mandolin (in iced…
Stefan HoganDecember 11, 2019
Serves 4 Prep time & Cooking time 50 minutes Ingredients 2 horse mackerel (filleted & pin boned) 20ml olive oil 1 avocado 25ml lemon juice…
Stefan HoganDecember 11, 2019
Serves 10 Due to the complexity of the dessert we will be offering a recipe to be done in a cake form. Ingredients For the…
Mark McBrideDecember 11, 2019
Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 goose – approximate weight 5kg 50ml vegetable oil 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 celery stick, washed and chopped 1 onion,…
Stefan HoganDecember 11, 2019
Serves 4-6 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 500g of crab meat Juice of ½ pink grapefruit Zest of 1 lime 25ml olive oil 50g of finely chopped…
Stefan HoganDecember 10, 2019
Serves 2 Prep time 15 minutes Ingredients 2 bread muffins 4 free range eggs 500ml water 100ml white vinegar 2 pinches rock salt Ice Cubes…
Roger FriggieriDecember 10, 2019
Serves 2 Prep time 15 minutes Ingredients 2 bread muffins 4 free range eggs 500ml water 100ml white vinegar 2 pinches rock salt Ice Cubes…
Roger FriggieriDecember 10, 2019
Charred Octopus with variations of turnip, compressed Granny smith apples, Avruga Caviar & lettuce sauce, garnished with smoked oil. Serves 4 Prep time 120 minutes…
Andre SpiteriDecember 10, 2019
Serves 4 Prep time 180 minutes TIP: For extra decadence add sliced fresh truffle. To garnish: sautéed wild mushrooms, grated Parmesan and sliced raw mushrooms.…
Stefan HoganDecember 10, 2019
Serves 5 Prep time 120 minutes Ingredients 1 pork fillet (approx. 1.2kg) 100g blanched spinach 20ml egg white 20ml fresh cream 100g smoked cheese 500g…
Chris TonnaDecember 10, 2019
Serves 4 Prep time 30 minutes A great soup that literally translated means “pepper water.” You can make it a hearty lunch by increasing the…
Stefan HoganDecember 10, 2019
Serves 4-6 Marinate Quail over night + 60 minutes prep time Ingredients For marinating the Quail 6 whole boneless quail 50ml olive oil 2 garlic…
Stefan HoganDecember 10, 2019
Serves 4 Prep time 90 minutes Chef tip: Pan fry the lamb skin side on a cold pan on low heat in order to get…
Chris TonnaDecember 9, 2019
Serves 4 Prep time 50 minutes This soup is just as good hot as it is cold – if serving cold a spoonful of Greek…
Stefan HoganDecember 9, 2019
Serves 2 Prep time 90 minutes Ingredients 3 quails (300g each approx) 1 onion 2 cloves of garlic 20g ginger 50g dried apricots 10g fresh…
Chris TonnaDecember 9, 2019
Serves 4 Prep time 300 minutes Ingredients For Roasted Pineapple 1 large pineapple, peeled 600ml water 90g sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 vanilla pods 8…
Mark McBrideDecember 9, 2019
Serves 6 Prep time 90 minutes Ingredients For Opera Torte Jaconde Sponge 105g eggs 77g sugar powder 77g ground almonds 20g flour 15g butter 63g…
Andre SpiteriDecember 9, 2019
Serves 2 as a starter or 4 as part of a selection of small plates Prep time 15 minutes + overnight chilling Ingredients 350g day…
Stefan HoganJuly 22, 2019
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…
Stefan HoganJuly 5, 2019
Makes 15 pieces Prep time 15 minutes + 3 hrs resting time Ingredients 220 g dry chickpeas Onion, chopped Parsley, handful chopped Garlic confit, 3…
Stefan HoganJuly 4, 2019
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…
Stefan HoganJuly 3, 2019
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…
Stefan HoganJuly 3, 2019
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…
Mark McBrideJuly 3, 2019
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…
Gordon BonelloJuly 3, 2019
Serves 2 Prep time 60 mins + 60 mins sous vide or equivalent Ingredients 1 loin of Veal 4 thin slices of lardo di colonata…
Clayton SpiteriJuly 3, 2019
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…
Clayton SpiteriJuly 3, 2019
Executive chef Urban Valley Resort and Spa What or who inspired you to become a chef? From a young age, I always loved to watch…
servedmagazineApril 25, 2019
What or who inspired you to become a chef? I was drawn to kitchen life from a very early age as I discovered my mother’s…
servedmagazineApril 25, 2019
Culinary legend Gennaro Contaldo's easy one pot dish is made for lazy weekends This hearty lamb stew recipe with butternut squash and potato is full…
Gennaro ContaldoFebruary 3, 2019
Served caught up with Gennaro Contaldo, the culinary Italian legend widely known as one of the most respected chefs in Italy and London and as…
servedmagazineJanuary 20, 2019
The Diacono name is synonymous with good food; some of the most popular kitchens are run by Diaconos from two generations, but what makes Giuseppi’s…
Michael DiaconoJanuary 8, 2019
The Diacono name is synonymous with good food; some of the most popular kitchens are run by Diaconos from two generations, but what makes Giuseppi’s…
Michael DiaconoJanuary 8, 2019
The Diacono name is synonymous with good food; some of the most popular kitchens are run by Diaconos from two generations, but what makes Giuseppi’s…
Michael DiaconoJanuary 8, 2019
In this issue, once again he and his hard-working team create dishes to inspire you to celebrate the festive season in innovative and interesting ways.…
Stefan HoganJanuary 8, 2019
Nose-to-tail eating is sustainable, cheaper and more humane, which is why Served is showcasing this array of bold culinary possibilities. Pork and Hearts recipe prepared…
Alison AzzopardiDecember 15, 2018
Pig’s ears, prawn crudo, a green herb and avocado purée and a black pudding Scotch egg. Nose-to-tail eating is sustainable, cheaper and more humane, which…
Stefan HoganDecember 15, 2018
A dessert recipe prepared by the pros. Serves 6 Prep time 120 mins Ingredients for the Mille- Feuille sheets (Can be done in advance) 250g…
Stefan HoganOctober 15, 2018
A tart recipe using local ingredients prepared by the pros. Serves 6 Prep time 30 mins Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry All-purpose flour (for…
Stefan HoganOctober 14, 2018
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…
Stefan HoganOctober 14, 2018
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…
Stefan HoganOctober 14, 2018
Serves 10 to 12 Prep time 1.5hrs plus 24 hrs resting Ingredients For the brownies 7 tbsps. unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for baking…
Michael SultanaMarch 12, 2018
Serves 4 Prep time 1hr 30 mins including resting time Ingredients 1 litre veal or beef stock, preferably homemade 2 dried bay leaves 1 bunch…
Michael SultanaMarch 5, 2018
Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 1 Octopus (you can also buy it precooked) 4 large potatoes, peeled Sweet or hot red paprika, depending…
Michael SultanaMarch 5, 2018
Serves 4 Prep time 45 mins Ingredients For the seabass 8 seabass fillets. (Pin boned and scaled) 1 tbsp. veg oil for frying Pinch of…
Michael SultanaMarch 5, 2018
Adrian Buttigieg talks comfort food, duck tongues and his mother’s ‘għagin fil-forn’. What or who inspired you to become a chef? My main inspiration came…
servedmagazineMarch 1, 2018
The world travelled chef talks fruit bat curry, seasonal produce and fish and chips. What or who inspired you to become a chef? My mother…
servedmagazineFebruary 27, 2018
Serves 2 Prep time 45mins + overnight chilling time Ingredients For the plum compote 2 large fresh plums I tsp. sugar I tsp. lemon juice…
Mario Mallia Hilton MaltaFebruary 23, 2018
...roasted root vegetables flavoured with maple syrup and sautéed oyster mushrooms Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 1Kg Barberry breast 1kg parsnip 2ltrs milk…
Andre SpiteriFebruary 22, 2018
... with braised cannellini beans & Chorizo Cassoulet, Confit of tomatoes, wilted greens & chicken jus Serves 2 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 1kg corn…
Andre SpiteriFebruary 22, 2018
...with spicy remoulade Serves 6 Prep time 45 mins Ingredients For the sliders 6 mini slider buns 12 oysters shucked 200 ml milk and another…
Stefan HoganFebruary 22, 2018
...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…
Stefan HoganFebruary 22, 2018
...& squid ink potato salad Serves 4 Prep time 90 mins Ingredients For the potatoes 300g (12 pieces) new potatoes, peeled 2 tbsp. squid ink…
Stefan HoganFebruary 22, 2018
...Watermelon & rose water cake, watermelon & vodka granita, marinated grilled watermelon. Serves 4 Prep time 90 mins Ingredients For the watermelon and rose water…
Stefan HoganFebruary 22, 2018
...Pressed lamb shoulder, lamb shank pithivier, Celeriac, fricassee of peas & broad beans, lamb jus Serves four Ingredients For the Lamb 4 Lamb Racks For…
Eddie SharkeyFebruary 22, 2018
Serves 4 Ingredients 400 g orecchiette 2 Lemons (zest & juice) 120 g Asparagus, sliced at an angle 80g Broccoli, florets 75 g Kale, stalk…
Eddie SharkeyFebruary 22, 2018
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 large sea bass (approximate weight 1.4 kg), preferably wild 3 large firm tomatoes 4 Shallots 3 Garlic cloves 2 Lemons Basil,…
Stefan HoganFebruary 22, 2018
Ingredients For the curried mussel sauce: 500g mussels - cleaned 2 banana shallots – peeled and diced 1 clove garlic – finely chopped 100 ml…
Eddie SharkeyFebruary 22, 2018
Serves 4 Ingredients For Brining 4 litres cold water 125g rock salt 35g brown sugar 2 lemons, halved 3 sprigs rosemary 1 bay leaf 1…
Stefan HoganFebruary 19, 2018
Serves 4 Prep time 45 minutes Ingredients 250g butter melted 110g cocoa powder 330g sugar 220g flour 10g baking powder 1tsp. vanilla essence 110g whipped…
Adrian ButtigiegFebruary 19, 2018
Serves 4 Prep time 45 minutes Ingredients 1kg loin of lamb 100g cooking oil 50g butter 200g orange carrots 100g coloured baby carrots 100g chanterelles…
Adrian ButtigiegFebruary 19, 2018
Serves 4 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 600g local fresh red-bream 100g extra virgin oil 50g cooking oil 15g Maldon salt 40g broccoli rabe 15g…
Adrian ButtigiegFebruary 19, 2018
Serves 6 Prep time 5-6 Hrs Ingredients Sweet Pastry Ingredients 225g plain flour 110g butter 80g sugar 1 large egg Raspberry Mousse 125ml iced water…
Mark McBrideFebruary 19, 2018
Serves 8-10 Prep time 1hr 20 mins Ingredients Saddle of wild boar (3.5/4.5 kg) 10 juniper berries 2 heads garlic, split in half 150 g…
Stefan HoganFebruary 19, 2018
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…
Stefan HoganFebruary 19, 2018
Serves 6 Prep time 20 mins + 2 hrs chilling + 2hrs 30 mins cooking Ingredients 500g pork belly Whole rabbit, cut into six 20g…
Stefan HoganFebruary 19, 2018
... on Chestnut and date cake, served with chestnut compote Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients For the hazelnut cream 180ml cream 2g gelatine…
Otis CarauanaFebruary 19, 2018
flavoured with sweet spices, wrapped in spinach and Lardo di colonatta. Served with beetroots, mature cheddar cream and sweet-sour raspberry Serves 4 Prep time 60…
Andre SpiteriFebruary 19, 2018
with celeriac and green apple ‘garni’, savoury granola and a hazelnut emulsion. Serves 4 Prep time 30 mins Ingredients For the scallops 10 queen scallops…
Andre SpiteriFebruary 19, 2018
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…
Eddie SharkeyFebruary 12, 2018
