Oriental grilled corn
By Keith Abela – Prep /cook time: 45min – Serves: 4 (as a side) Ingredients for the corn 4 cobs of corn,precooked 2 tbsp salted butter, melted 1 tbsp hoisin sauce10g brown sugar 1 tbsp potato starch 1 tbsp sesame seeds for the garnish 80g finely chopped cucumber50g finely chopped shallots3 sheets of nori2 tbsp Korean / Japanese mayonnaise … <a href="https://served.mt/oriental-grilled-corn/">Continued</a>
Heirloom Carrots with Harissa-Cinnamon Butter
Serves 4 Ingredients 450g heirloom carrots; 70g unsalted butter (or plant-based margarine); 1 tsbp harissa; 1 tsp Bresc crushed garlic; ½ tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried parsley; Thyme leaves, to decorate. Method Peel carrots and trim the excess green tops, leaving some of the green on top. … <a href="https://served.mt/heirloom-carrots-harissa-cinnamon-butter/">Continued</a>
Parsley, Wild-Rucola and Asparagus Salad
Serves 4 Prep time 20mins Ingredients 1/2 Cup Raw Hazelnuts with Skin on Bunch of Asparagus 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Water Bunch of Wild Rocket Bunch of Parsley Method Preheat the oven to 200°c and roast the hazelnuts for 10 min. Once cooked and cooled remove the skin and gently smash … <a href="https://served.mt/parsley-wild-rocket-asparagus-salad/">Continued</a>
Spicy Nectarine & Avocado Salad
Serves 2 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 4 tbsp good quality olive oil 3 tsp pure honey 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 Fresno chilli, thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 ripe but firm nectarines, cut into wedges 2 avocados, pitted and cut into wedges 1/2 cup fresh … <a href="https://served.mt/spicy-nectarine-avocado-salad/">Continued</a>
Grilled Casutin set on sautéed figs – Vini E Capricci By Abraham’s
Serves 1 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients Beppino Occelli Casutin 40g honey comb 3 fresh figs 400ml red wine 200ml Local Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 clove garlic 100g pecan nuts 2 spoons carob honey Handful of rucola or fresh green leaves Red wine vinegar Method Put the casutin cheese on the grill for 2 … <a href="https://served.mt/grilled-casutin-set-on-sauteed-figs-honey-comb-and-pecan-nuts-with-wine-vinaigrette/">Continued</a>
Roast Chickpea & Avocado Salad
Who says salads are boring? This hearty salad is the perfect protein kick for a quick meal on a busy weekday. Serves 6 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 150g mixed greens 1 large cucumber, diced 275g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 avocado, diced 850g chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 2 tsp smoked … <a href="https://served.mt/roast-chickpea-avocado-salad/">Continued</a>
Tartiflette
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 into thick slices 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 250g smoked, diced pancetta 100ml white wine 200ml cream 450g-500g Reblochon cheese, cubed (skin on) Method Cook potatoes in a pan … <a href="https://served.mt/tartiflette-3/">Continued</a>
Freekeh Tabbouleh
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, roughly chopped ½ bunch parsley, roughly chopped 1 spring onion, finely sliced Method Cook freekeh in salted boiling water (double volume of freekeh). Simmer for 15- 20 minutes or until … <a href="https://served.mt/freekeh-tabbouleh-3/">Continued</a>
Charred Veg Salad
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 Romanesco florets, halved 3 tomatoes, halved 1 small radicchio, cut into 6 wedges 10 basil leaves, torn 2-3 handfuls rocket Olive oil and salt Ingredients For the Honey mustard dressing … <a href="https://served.mt/charred-veg-salad-3/">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.
Top 10 Favourite Summer Salads
Top 10 Favourite Summer Salads! Looking for some salad inspiration to spruce up your menu? Or perhaps you’re simply in need of something a little more exciting that’s healthy, fresh and flavoursome. We totally get it! Salads don’t have to be boring and after rounding up these amazing recipes, we know how to wipe out … <a href="https://served.mt/top-10-favourite-summer-salads/">Continued</a>
Spiced Lentil and Chickpea Salad
Serves 4 Prep time 15 minutes Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 red onion, halved and sliced 200g cherry tomatoes 2 tsp. harissa 250g cooked beluga lentils 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 block halloumi, cut into ½cm slices 400g chickpeas tin, drained and rinsed Mint a small bunch, roughly torn Flat-leaf parsley a small bunch, roughly … <a href="https://served.mt/spiced-lentil-and-chickpea-salad/">Continued</a>
Fruity Fresh Barley Salad
Serves 2 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 250g dry or 1 cup wholegrain barley (or substitute with pearl barley) 2 cups of water For the roast veg 2 large marrows 1 or 2 yellow bell peppers 1 tbsp. of olive oil ¼ tsp. salt Dash of fresh black pepper For the raw ingredients 800g chopped … <a href="https://served.mt/fruity-fresh-barley-salad/">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>
Green Chilli con Carne
6-8 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 1 kg minced pork 1 tbsp. cumin seeds 150ml water 1 tsp. dried thyme 2 onions, diced 4 garlic cloves, finely grated 2 green peppers, cored, deseeded and diced 8 green chillies, chopped (seeds and all) 6 ripe tomatoes 1/2 bunch of spring onions, trimmed and chopped 2 tsp. … <a href="https://served.mt/green-chilli-con-carne/">Continued</a>
3 Sides dishes that are perfect for Roasting
Jean Paul Demajo serves up tried and tested well loved sides with a little added oomph to them. Oven Roasted Vegetables Serves 8 Prep time Prep time 90 mins Calculate two vegetables perperson. Wash, peel and slice parsnips, carrots and onions together with 10 finely chopped garlic cloves. Place in oven dish. Pour a generous … <a href="https://served.mt/3-sides-dishes-that-are-perfect-for-roasting/">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>
Grilled octopus with nduja oil…
…& squid ink potato salad Serves 4 Prep time 90 mins Ingredients For the potatoes 300g (12 pieces) new potatoes, peeled 2 tbsp. squid ink ½ltr fish stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1-2tbsp. olive oil For the octopus 1 octopus 250 ml red wine 1 carrot chopped ½ onion, chopped 1 celery stick … <a href="https://served.mt/grilled-octopus-with-nduja-oil/">Continued</a>
Baby Jacket potatoes with whipped feta and sumac
Serves 4 Prep time 45 mins Ingredients 10 small baby potatoes 3 tsp olive oil ½ tsp. garlic salt 80g feta 80g Greek yogurt 1 roasted red bell pepper from a jar (about 25g) finely chopped ½ tsp. sumac ½ cup pomegranate seeds Method Heat oven to 220c fan /gas 6) Prick the potatoes all … <a href="https://served.mt/baby-jacket-potatoes-with-whipped-feta-and-sumac/">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>