In bloom
The brilliant chef behind The Wandering Kitchen pop up dinners that many enjoyed over Autumn and winter, takes a last walk in the countryside before he leaves for his travels again to pick up new tips and skills to add to his already impressive own. Nasturtiums Found in the Maltese countryside in certain areas, the … <a href="https://served.mt/in-bloom/">Continued</a>
Slow-cooked Saddle of Lamb
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 x 1.2kg saddle of lamb (bone out and skin removed) 100g chicken breast (minced) 1 egg white 90g fresh cream 70g Chevre (soft goat’s chees) Chives Thyme 2 sheets Nori 2 … <a href="https://served.mt/slow-cooked-saddle-of-lamb/">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>
Smoked Haddock Oeufs Cocotte
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 to taste 4 thick slices Maltese bread, buttered on both sides and toasted on a griddle or non -stick pan Method Poach haddock in water for 3-4 minutes. Take off … <a href="https://served.mt/smoked-haddock-oeufs-cocotte-3/">Continued</a>
Pear and Gianduja Mousse
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 zest ½ an egg yolk 5g sugar Ingredients For Pear Bavarois 100ml milk 20g egg yolk 20g sugar 75g pear puree 4.5g gelatine 100ml fresh cream Ingredients For Milk Chocolate … <a href="https://served.mt/ear-and-gianduja-mousse-poached-pear-compote-raspberry-gel/">Continued</a>
Strawberry Pavlova
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 and halved 100g caster sugar 300ml cream 200ml Greek yoghurt 6tbsp icing sugar Method Mark the circumference of a dinner plate on parchment paper. Whisk the egg whites with a … <a href="https://served.mt/strawberry-pavlova-pavlova/">Continued</a>
Angus Fillet of Beef
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 2 medium sized potato peeled and cut into cubes 2 garlic cloves 2 baby shallots 1 onion 80ml red wine 100ml veal stock 50ml cream 20ml milk 20g butter Maldon … <a href="https://served.mt/angus-fillet-of-beef/">Continued</a>
Mushroom Gnocchi
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. Ingredients For Gnocchi 200g potato puree (use large potatoes skin on) 60g fine semolina 20g egg 40g grated Parmesan Pinch of salt 5g dried mushroom powder Ingredients For Mushroom Puree … <a href="https://served.mt/mushroom-gnocchi/">Continued</a>
Pan Roasted Quail
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 thyme 100g black-eyed beans 500ml chicken jus 150g salted butter 400g potato 100ml cream 50ml carob syrup 1 orange, juiced and zest 50ml port wine 10ml citrus vinegar 30g roasted … <a href="https://served.mt/pan-roasted-quail/">Continued</a>
Milk chocolate mousse and walnut cake
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 from ½ an orange 10g egg yolks 5g sugar For the walnut cake 100g sugar 100g butter 100g egg 100g flour 2g baking powder 200g chopped walnuts For the orange … <a href="https://served.mt/milk-chocolate-mousse-and-walnut-cake/">Continued</a>
Pumpkin, Spicy Sausage and Kale Frittata
Pumpkin, Spicy Sausage and Kale Frittata recipe. One pot recipe by Homecook Charlene Bugeja. Serves 4-6 Prep time 60mins Ingredients 1kg pumpkin, peeled and chopped 1 spicy sausage or Maltese sausage, case removed and crumbled 1 tbsp. olive oil Sea salt and cracked black pepper 100g kale, stems removed and torn 150g soft goat’s cheese, … <a href="https://served.mt/kale-frittata/">Continued</a>
No-Bake Strawberry Chocolate tart
Decadently delicious and so easy to make this no bake strawberry tart will appeal to even the laziest cooks. 10-12 servings Prep Time: 15 min + chilling time Ingredients For the Crust 32 Oreo cookies 110g melted butter For the Chocolate Filling 200g milk chocolate 100g bittersweet chocolate 200 ml heavy cream Topping 300g fresh strawberries … <a href="https://served.mt/strawberry-chocolate-tart/">Continued</a>
Jerusalem artichoke ice cream
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 Bar & Bistro particular is that the front of house as well as the kitchen are led by uncle and nephew. Jerusalem artichoke ice cream recipe with br&y snap, chocolate … <a href="https://served.mt/jerusalem-artichoke-ice-cream/">Continued</a>
Mille-Feuille, Mascarpone Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream and Strawberries
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 all-butter puff pastry, for the Mascarpone Crème Chantilly 100 g of mascarpone 20 cl cream 4-5 tbsp. sifted icing sugar for the Vanilla Ice Cream 142ml carton double cream 150ml … <a href="https://served.mt/recipes-mille-feuille-mascarpone-vanilla-ice-cream-strawberries-recipe/">Continued</a>
Caramel Donuts with Stretta Beer
Donuts with salted Stretta beer caramel…Maltese bread and olive oil crumb This has to be one of my favourite things to bring over to someone’s house. Ingredients we use all of the time just in a way that you may have not thought to put together. Feel free to use any other Maltese beer. I … <a href="https://served.mt/donuts-with-salted-stretta-beer-caramel/">Continued</a>
Dark chocolate Brownie
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 pan 100g plus 2 tbsps. unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 200g unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 3 tbsps. sunflower or coconut oil 200g granulated sugar … <a href="https://served.mt/dark-chocolate-brownie/">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>
No Churn Cookie and Choco Chunk Ice Cream
Serves 8 Prep time 60 mins + 6 to 7 hrs freeze time Ingredients 10 digestive cookies – halved 500 ml double cream – chilled 200 g milk chocolate chunks/chips 400 g can sweetened condensed milk Method Place a large metal or glass bowl in the refrigerator or freezer for about 30 minutes before working … <a href="https://served.mt/no-churn-cookie-and-choco-chunk-ice-cream/">Continued</a>
Our Take on Peach Melba
Serves 4 Ingredients For the peach soup 100ml dry white wine 100ml peach schnapps pinch of grated nutmeg pinch of ground cinnamon 60g icing sugar 4 fresh peaches 200ml fresh cream For the sorbet 200ml white peach puree 80g castor sugar 120ml water 30g liquid glucose Juice of 1 lemon For the Orange Breton 32g … <a href="https://served.mt/our-take-on-peach-melba/">Continued</a>
Plum Terrine with Plum compote
Serves 2 Prep time 45mins + overnight chilling time Ingredients For the plum compote 2 large fresh plums I tsp. sugar I tsp. lemon juice For the terrine 150ml plum purée 1 egg yolk 30 g granulated sugar 1 tsp. lemon juice 60g fresh cream 25g gelatine Make your own plum puree. Halve and pit … <a href="https://served.mt/plum-terrine-with-plum-compote/">Continued</a>
