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>
Foam And Fork Bobby Burger
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 80g onions 20ml olive oil 150g breadcrumbs 50g flour Ingredients For Garlic Sauce 200ml soya milk 380ml sunflower oil 20ml pure sesame oil 40g garlic 100ml homemade ketchup/ store-bought 50ml … <a href="https://served.mt/foam-and-fork-bobby-burger-3/">Continued</a>
Dove-Shaped Easter Cake
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 a symbol of peace. There are many legends about the origins of this sweet bread, but Colomba was first produced industrially in the 1930s by Milanese company, Motta, makers of … <a href="https://served.mt/dove-shaped-easter-cake-3/">Continued</a>
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>
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>
Baked Pasta Shells Filled with Mushrooms and Ham
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 chopped 2 tbsp. white wine 2 tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Ingredients for the white sauce 3 tbsp. butter Generous ¼ cup plain (all-purpose) … <a href="https://served.mt/baked-pasta-shells-filled-with-mushrooms-and-ham/">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>
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>
Brown Meagre with Crab Croquette
Serves 4 Prep time & Cooking time 4 hours Ingredients 4 portions of brown meagre, (8 pieces approximately 70/75gr each) – 2 per plate 30ml oil Sprig of thyme 50g butter Ingredients For Crab Croquette 300g crab meat 1 potato (baked and while still warm peeled and pushed through a potato ricer) 1 spring onion, … <a href="https://served.mt/brown-meagre-with-crab-croquette/">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>
Apple Crumble Cupcakes
Serves 12 Ingredients 200g plain flour 1 ¼ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg 1tsp. ground cinnamon 2 eggs 150g sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 100ml sunflower oil 150ml buttermilk [or milk with 1 tbsp. white vinegar] Caramel [for decoration] Ingredients for Filling 2 apples, peeled, cored and … <a href="https://served.mt/apple-crumble-cupcakes/">Continued</a>
Lemon and Plum Crater Cake
Serves 15 Prep time 25 minutes Ingredients 400g plain flour 1 ¼ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 150g granulated sugar 1 ½ tsp. vanilla 120ml sunflower oil 130ml buttermilk [or milk with 1 tbsp. white vinegar] Juice and zest of 1 large lemon 4 large ripe plums, pitted … <a href="https://served.mt/plum-cake/">Continued</a>
Opera Torte with Hazelnut Ice Cream
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 egg whites 22g sugar Over temperature 200°c Method For Opera Torte Jaconde Sponge Heat oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4, butter and line the base of two 20cm spring-form cake tins … <a href="https://served.mt/opera-torte-with-hazelnut-ice-cream/">Continued</a>
Pear and Walnut Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients 475g plain flour 20g granulated sugar 1 tsp. dried yeast 50g unsalted butter 200ml milk 1 egg, beaten 1 tbsp. salt Filling: 20g butter, softened 100g light brown sugar 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 pears, peeled cored and cubed 100g chopped walnuts 2 tbsp. apricot jam Method Mix flour and salt in a … <a href="https://served.mt/pear-and-walnut-cinnamon-rolls/">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>
Tartar of Local Prawns with Burrata
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 tomatoes 20g fried naan bread 30g gazpacho dressing 5g cress & herbs 5ml herb oil For the prawn tartare 80 – 90g peeled fresh local prawns, finely chopped 10g parsley … <a href="https://served.mt/tartar-of-local-prawns-with-burrata/">Continued</a>
Gluten Free, Vegan American Pancakes
Fluffy vegan American pancakes which taste as good as traditional ones. Give your morning meal a healthier twist and get ahead on your five a day quota by adding seasonal vegetables to breakfast. And to make sure you’re good to go till at least lunchtime put an egg on it. The lovely Martina from Food … <a href="https://served.mt/gluten-free-vegan-american-pancakes/">Continued</a>
