Mastering Sourdough bread
As evidence grows that this slow-fermented bread may be easier to digest, Served joined a Sourdough Masterclass organised by Sass Woods, fitMaltamums.com, and led Julia Ripard to see how it’s really made. Sourdough breads use a fermented batter-like dough starter to make them rise and enhance their flavour. A portion of the sourdough starter is … <a href="https://served.mt/mastering-sourdough-bread/">Continued</a>
Lemon, Heritage tomato, fig & goats cheese tart
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_image_comparison image_url=”6671″ image_2_url=”6670″][vc_column_text] 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 dusting) 1 garlic clove – finely grated 40 ml … <a href="https://served.mt/recipe-lemon-heritage-tomato-fig-goats-cheese-tart/">Continued</a>
Baked crepes with egg avocado ricotta salata and Parma ham
An avocado breakfast recipe by home cook Sam Farrugia Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients For the crepes 2 cups milk of choice 2 eggs 1 cup flour of choice (I like to use whole meal or buckwheat) 1 tbsp. coconut oil Salt To assemble Parma ham Grated ricotta salata Fresh chives Eggs Avocado … <a href="https://served.mt/baked-crepes-with-egg-avocado/">Continued</a>
Frangipane Tart with Peaches
This fruit tart recipe is perfect for serving at family meals. Serves 8-10 people Prep time 90 mins Ingredients For the pastry 120g demerara sugar, or any of your choice 120g unsalted butter 3 egg yolks 1 orange zest 170g flour 10g baking powder For the almond frangipine 225g unsalted butter 225g demerara sugar, or … <a href="https://served.mt/fruit-frangipine-tart-with-peaches/">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>
Tagliatelle with Spring Lamb Ragu…
…and Salsa Verde At the Mediterranean Culinary Academy, we’ve been busy working on our upcoming course on the Regional Cuisines of Italy so there’s been a lot of pasta testing going on. These tagliatelle are rich yet silky from the large amount of egg yolk in them, and will work just as well as a … <a href="https://served.mt/tagliatelle-with-spring-lamb-ragu/">Continued</a>
Eat Local – Eat Sustainable
The Valletta-based Mediterranean Culinary Academy has launched a range of courses to inspire participants to cook locally and sustainably. Here we explore this exciting concept and present delicious recipes packed with fresh, local and in-season produce. We’ve all heard about sustainable eating but, perhaps, haven’t fully embraced the idea or integrated it into our diets. … <a href="https://served.mt/eat-local-eat-sustainable/">Continued</a>
Venison rack
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 fresh thyme 180ml ruby port wine 1 one-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 125g red-currant jam 4 tablespoons whole black peppercorns 4 tablespoons whole juniper berries 4 tablespoons dried … <a href="https://served.mt/venison-rack/">Continued</a>
Banana, tahini and date bread
Print by: MaltaType Makes 1 bread loaf Prep time 40 mins + 60 mins baking Ingredients For the cake 240g spelt flour 2t baking powder 1t baking soda 1/2t cinnamon 1/2t salt 3 ripe bananas, mashed 75g tahini 180g sugar 75g olive oil (not extra virgin, but good quality for baking) 1t flaxseed, ground Vanilla … <a href="https://served.mt/banana-tahini-and-date-bread/">Continued</a>
Chocolate fondant
*Print: Ir-Rotunda by Te fit-Tazza *Chairs: Miniture Panton by Vitra, available at DEX Workspaces Makes 12 Prep time 60 mins plus 60 mins chilling Ingredients 50gr melted butter Cocoa powder (healthy version or any organic brand), for dusting 200gr Novi dark chocolate 200gr butter 200gr golden caster sugar 4 eggs and 4 yolks 200gr plain … <a href="https://served.mt/chocolate-fondant/">Continued</a>
Mandazi with Kenyan Chai Tea
around 25 Prep time 40 mins + 4 hrs 20 mins proving Ingredients For the Mandazi 3 cups all-purpose flour 10 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. instant yeast 1 ½ tsps. ground cardamom 1 tsp melted butter/ghee 1 cup coconut milk Vegetable oil, to deep fry Icing sugar to garnish For the chai 2 tsps. … <a href="https://served.mt/mandazi-with-kenyan-chai-tea/">Continued</a>
Aloo Paratha with Raita
Makes 6-8 Prep time 1hr Ingredients For the dough 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 ½ tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tbsp. salt ¾ cup water For the filling 450g potatoes 2 tbsp. fresh coriander, finely chopped 1 tsp. chilli flakes 1 tsp. garam masala 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, grated 1 small red chilli, chopped finely … <a href="https://served.mt/aloo-paratha-with-raita/">Continued</a>
Salted Caramel Brownies
makes 12-15 brownies Ingredients 200 g unsalted butter 100 g good quality dark chocolate 100 g milk Chocolate 1 can Caramel (usually contains about 375 grams) 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 pinch table salt 200 g brown sugar 4 eggs (preferably medium-sized) 130 g all-purpose flour 50 g cocoa powder Method Pre-heat oven to 160 … <a href="https://served.mt/salted-caramel-brownies/">Continued</a>
Oyster sliders…
…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 10 ml milk 2 g cayenne pepper 1 egg 125 g flour 60g cornmeal flour Salt & pepper Vegetable oil, for frying Dill pickles, sliced Iceberg lettuce For the spicy … <a href="https://served.mt/oyster-sliders/">Continued</a>
Watermelon Trio
…Watermelon & rose water cake, watermelon & vodka granita, marinated grilled watermelon. Serves 4 Prep time 90 mins Ingredients For the watermelon and rose water layered cake 100g self-raising flour 100g castor sugar 100g soft butter 2 eggs ½ tsp. baking powder 12 thin slices of watermelon, seeds removed 200ml heavy whipping cream 80g icing … <a href="https://served.mt/watermelon-trio/">Continued</a>
Mini Sweet Potato Dutch Pancakes…
…served with ricotta mascarpone Serves 4 Prep time 45 mins Ingredients For the batter 2 tbsp. melted butter and slightly cooled butter 4 large eggs 220g sweet potato puree ¾ cup milk ¾ cup all purpose flour 2 tbsp. sugar 1tsp vanilla paste ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ kosher salt For the toppings 250g smooth ricotta … <a href="https://served.mt/mini-sweet-potato-dutch-pancakes/">Continued</a>
Chocolates and red-currants
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 cream 110g white chocolate 120g cream cheese 150g red currants 75ml water 75g sugar Method To make the white chocolate mousse, simply mix the cream cheese with the white chocolate … <a href="https://served.mt/chocolates-and-red-currants/">Continued</a>
Hash Browns with Baked Eggs, Sautéed Mushrooms & Truffle Paste
Serves 3 Prep Time: 40 mins Ingredients For the Hash browns: ¼ cup flour 1 sweet potato, medium sized ½ onion 1 large egg 1 tbsp. Coconut oil Salt & pepper Toppings 3 eggs 200g chopped chestnut mushrooms 1 tsp. truffle paste 1 tbsp. pine nuts 1/2 cup parmesan shavings 1tsp. chili flakes (garnish) 1 tsp. … <a href="https://served.mt/hash-browns/">Continued</a>
Dark Chocolate and Chilli Tart
This chocolate tart recipe needs setting time and should be made 2 days before serving. Serves 8-10 people Prep time 90 mins plus chilling time Ingredients For the crust 130g ground almonds 140g GF flour 30g cacao powder 100g coconut oil, 100g unrefined cane sugar, fine For the filling 300g good quality dark chocolate 400ml … <a href="https://served.mt/dark-chocolate-and-chilli-tart/">Continued</a>