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>
Pumpkin and Orange Soup
Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 5 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tsp Turmeric 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika 2 Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp Black Pepper 2 Garlic Cloves ½ Tsp Chilli 500gr. Pumpkin 250ml Water 1 Orange 2 Tbsp Pumpkin Seeds 1 Can Coconut Milk 2 Sprigs Parsley Method Peel and chop … <a href="https://served.mt/pumpkin-orange-soup/">Continued</a>
Potato Cakes with Poached Eggs and Beer Mornay
Serves 2 Prep time 15 minutes, Cooking time 15 minutes Ingredients Potatoes, 400g Sunflower oil, 3 tbsp Rosemary, 1 sprig Eggs, 2 Beer, 250ml Flour, 1 tbsp Milk, 300 ml Butter, 1 tbsp Garlic, 2 cloves Bay leaves, 2 leaves Salt & pepper, To taste Chopped parsley, To taste Grated cheddar, 200g Method Grate the … <a href="https://served.mt/potato-cakes-poached-eggs-beer-mornay-2/">Continued</a>
Yoghurt Parfait with Berry Compote
Serves 4-6 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients Natural or Greek yoghurt, 200g Fresh cream, 250g Milk, 50g Sugar, 150g Gelatine leaves (Bronze grade), 2 leaves Salt, Pinch Frozen berries, 100g Honey, 2 tbsp Method Start off by soaking the gelatine leaves in some cold water. In a small pot add the milk and the sugar … <a href="https://served.mt/yoghurt-parfait-with-berry-compote/">Continued</a>
Crunchy Penne Bake with Tomato & Mascarpone
Serves 2 Prep time 1 hr 15 minutes Ingredients 6 plum tomatoes 8 cloves garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 1 bayleaf salt and pepper 1 tbsp spiced honey 2 tbsp cider vinegar 2 cups water 80g mascarpone 250g penne 3 tbsp grated parmesan Salt to taste Pepper to taste Method Heat the olive oil in … <a href="https://served.mt/crunchy-penne-bake/">Continued</a>
Confit fennel on a beet and yoghurt salad
Serves 2 Prep time 1 hours Ingredients Fennel bulb, large, halved Beetroot, 2 medium Ghee, 60g Coconut sugar, 30g Salt, 3tsp Water, 350 ml Saffron, 1 pinch Greek yoghurt, 1cup Tahini, 2 tbsp Oil, 2tbsp Lemon, half, juiced Harissa, 4 tbsp Radishes, 4, sliced Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Add the ghee, coconut sugar, … <a href="https://served.mt/confit-fennel-on-a-beet-and-yoghurt-salad/">Continued</a>
Sweet Potato Soda Bread with Roasted Red Pepper Shakshuka
Makes 1 loaf Prep time 2 hours The Sweet Potato Soda Bread Ingredients Sweet potato, 350g Oat milk, 120g Pumpkin seeds, 60g Chickpea or wholemeal flour, 200g Plain flour, 170g Baking powder, 3 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Method Roast the sweet potato at 190 degrees C, in the oven, till soft. Once done, peel and … <a href="https://served.mt/sweet-potato-soda-bread-with-roasted-red-pepper-shakshuka/">Continued</a>
Spiced Pumpkin Soup with Preserved Lemons
Serves 6 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients Butternut squash or pumpkin, 1 kg, peeled and chopped Kunserva, 1tbsp Red or white onion, medium, sliced Garlic cloves, 3, crushed Mild fresh chilli, seeds removed, 1 or to taste, chopped Zaatar, 2 tsps. Vegetable stock, 600mls Coconut milk, 400mls Olive oil, 1 tbsp. Salt to taste To … <a href="https://served.mt/spiced-pumpkin-soup-with-preserved-lemons/">Continued</a>
Scallops, Courgettes, Frisee & Pancetta salad
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 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar Salt & pepper Method Fry lardons in a little oil over medium heat until nice and crispy, then set aside. … <a href="https://served.mt/scallops-courgettes-frisee-pancetta-salad/">Continued</a>
Spaghetti Broad Beans
Featuring this seasons’ star, broad beans, this dish is quick, easy, light and fresh, perfect for a light lunch or a sharing pasta dish. Serves 4 Prep time: 40 minutes Ingredients 400g Spaghetti 4 artichokes 1 lemon for acidulated water 600g broad beans, young, pods 500g peas, young, in their pods 1 large white, sliced … <a href="https://served.mt/spaghetti-broad-beans/">Continued</a>
Places to try vegan food in Malta
Places to try Vegan food in Malta Veganuary is done and dusted – but is it really? Veganuary is a charity-led campaign that supports vegans and people who want to try vegan food with a sort-of 31-day challenge usually occurring in January. There are many reasons for one adopting a vegan diet, or lifestyle. It … <a href="https://served.mt/places-vegan-food-malta/">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>
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>
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>
Vegetable Stock
Produces 3.5 litres Prep time 80 minutes Tip: ZERO-WASTE ALERT. Collect all your unwanted vegetable ends, peel in a zip-lock bag and store in your fridge or freezer until you’ve collected a desirable amount. Then add straight to the pot with the remaining stock ingredients. Wash everything before adding to your zip lock bag. Vegetable … <a href="https://served.mt/vegetable-stock-3/">Continued</a>
Conchiglioni with Artichoke Pesto (V)
Serves 2 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 200g Rummo Conchiglioni Rigate No. 147 6 – 12 Artichoke hearts (depending if small or large) 2 punnets basil 4 garlic cloves Oil Method Cook artichoke hearts in a pan with oil and garlic. Leave to cool and then place in a food processor with oil, basil and … <a href="https://served.mt/pasta/">Continued</a>
Tasty Vegetarian BBQ Ideas
Whether you are hosting a BBQ and have vegetarian guests coming over or whether you’re a vegetarian yourself – you shouldn’t have to suffer at a BBQ event. BBQs are synonymous with meat-loaded items but this doesn’t have to be so. Opting for vegetarian and vegan BBQ dishes will also save you on the calories … <a href="https://served.mt/tasty-vegetarian-bbq-ideas-served/">Continued</a>
Aubergine and Asparagus on rye
A Vegetarian Breakfast recipe with a healthy twist. Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 4 asparagus spears per person 1 burrata per person Rye bread Handful walnuts For the aubergine dip 2 large aubergine 3 garlic cloves peeled olive oil 1 tbsp. cumin salt and pepper to season Lemon juice Fresh mint For the … <a href="https://served.mt/vegetarian-aubergine-rye/">Continued</a>
Quinoa and broccoli patties
Makes 12 patties Ingredients 1 tsp. harissa spices 1 tbsp. sushi ginger A handful of basil 200g red Quinoa A sprinkle of Himalayan salt 1 egg 170g goat’s cheese , crumbled Quinoa flour 1 broccoli Coconut oil 1 Chicory Method Wash and chop broccoli, prepare a baking tray with some coconut oil and bake the … <a href="https://served.mt/quinoa-and-broccoli-patties/">Continued</a>
Freekeh with roast pumpkin and turnip.
Serves 4 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 250g freekeh grain 800g pumpkin peeled and chopped 300g turnip Coconut oil Seasoning 3 cloves garlic 1 tbsp. honey Juice from two oranges 200g beetroots 1 tbsp. mint sauce A handful of fresh basil Rosemary sprigs “I simply love roast veg and adding them to a grain is … <a href="https://served.mt/freekeh-with-roast-pumpkin-and-turnip/">Continued</a>