Grilled Mussels with Garlic Butter and Chilli
Serves 4 as a starter Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 1kg mussels 2 garlic cloves, minced Parsley, roughly chopped Lemon zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 red chilli, chopped (optional) 75ml white wine 4 tbsp. butter crusty bread, Method Mix together the garlic, lemon zest, chilli and parsley and set aside. Lay four sheets … <a href="https://served.mt/grilled-mussels-with-garlic-butter-and-chilli/">Continued</a>
Super tasty barbecue prawns
Serves 4 Prep time 20 mins plus marinade time Ingredients 24 Prawns, large raw, peeled with tails on 8 Bamboo skewers soaked in water ½ cup plain yoghurt 1 handful coriander, chopped, to serve For the marinade 3 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced ¾ tsp. smoked paprika ¾ tsp. … <a href="https://served.mt/super-tasty-barbecue-prawns/">Continued</a>
Grilled Calamari, Greek style
Serves 2 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 4 medium-sized squid (tubes and tentacles), cleaned Sea salt Ground black pepper 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tsp. dried Greek oregano Method Pre-heat gas or charcoal grill to high heat. Drizzle squid with some olive oil, and … <a href="https://served.mt/grilled-calamari/">Continued</a>
Black rice and poached egg
Serves 1 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 100g ½ cup organic black rice 250ml 1 ½ cups water 1 tbsp olive oil ½ onion 1 clove garlic 1 egg splash cider or white wine vinegar (optional) Method Wash the rice thoroughly changing the water a few times. This helps wash some of the starches out … <a href="https://served.mt/black-rice-and-poached-egg/">Continued</a>
Miso Vegetable Soup
Serves 3 Prep time 30 mins Ingredients 1 l vegetable stock 10 g dried shitake mushrooms 1 tbsp. white miso paste 1 tbsp. red miso paste 1 tbsp. gochujang paste ( fermented chilli paste) a thumb sized piece of ginger grated 1 clove garlic 100g tofu drained and cubed 170g exotic mushroom mix 2 tbsp. … <a href="https://served.mt/miso-vegetable-soup/">Continued</a>
Warm Green Breakfast bowl
Serves 1 Prep time 35 mins Ingredients ½ cup Quinoa 1 or 2 eggs 1 tbsp. coconut Oil Handful kale, leaves removed and torn into bite-sized pieces 1 clove garlic finely chopped 1 tbsp. almonds Roughly Chopped Salt and pepper Handful of cavolo nero, leaves removed and torn into bite-sized pieces. 40g feta cheese crumbled … <a href="https://served.mt/warm-green-breakfast-bowl/">Continued</a>
Stuffed Roast Aubergine…
…with turmeric and curry spiced chickpeas and lentils topped with a tahini sauce. Ingredients 2 aubergine Olive oil 1 onion Garlic 1 tbsp. turmeric 1 tbsp. dried coriander 1/8 cup lukewarm water 1 tbsp. dried cumin 1 tsp. mild curry powder Handful fresh coriander 1 cup chickpeas 2 cups-soaked lentils For the tahini sauce: ½ … <a href="https://served.mt/stuffed-roast-aubergine/">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>
Barley Risotto
Serves 4 Prep time 60mins Barley is a great alternative to the usual risotto rice, yielding that similar comforting creaminess. The base recipe is always the same, but the added ingredients can be anything you have left. I have chosen to opt for mushrooms in this recipe, but the sky’s the limit really or whatever … <a href="https://served.mt/barley-risotto/">Continued</a>
Roasted Pepper Pesto Pasta
*Print: Il-Kajjik by Te fit-Tazza This is perfect for those forgotten peppers which get too soft and squidgy to do much else with. And with my abhorrence for wasting food, this is my way of reducing my food waste; easy tasty pesto which can be tossed with pasta or served with fresh bread and good … <a href="https://served.mt/roasted-pepper-pesto-pasta/">Continued</a>
Zesty Peas & Pancetta Pantry Pasta
*Print: Il-Bombi by Te fit-Tazza Serves 4 Prep time 15 mins Ingredients 500g De Cecco Orechiette pasta 4 cloves garlic, crushed 200g smoked pancetta or bacon, cubed (it’s worth freezing a few slices) 100ml white wine 200g frozen peas ½ tsp. cracked black pepper 2 tsp. dry mint Juice and rind of 1 lemon 2 … <a href="https://served.mt/zesty-peas-pancetta-pantry-pasta/">Continued</a>
Seabass fillets stuffed with Calamari and prawn bulgar wheat
Serves 4 Prep time 45 mins Ingredients For the seabass 8 seabass fillets. (Pin boned and scaled) 1 tbsp. veg oil for frying Pinch of salt and pepper For the bulgur wheat salad 100g raw medium bulgur wheat ½ medium onion 2 large tomatoes cut in fine brunoised style 75g cleaned calamari 8pcs peeled prawns … <a href="https://served.mt/seabass-fillets-stuffed-with-calamari-and-prawn-bulgar-wheat/">Continued</a>
Broccoli and Pistachio soup…
… and flaxseed crackers Soup Serves 4 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients For the soup 1 tbsp olive oil 2 whole broccoli florets 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic 2 potatoes handful pistachios salt and pepper 2 cups vegetable stock 2 cups water Flaxseed crackers Makes around 20 Prep time 45 mins ½ cup ground … <a href="https://served.mt/broccoli-pistachio-soup/">Continued</a>
Turmeric falafel & beetroot crisp
Makes between 10 and 15 falafel Prep time 40 mins Ingredients For the falafel 2 cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight in warm water) 3 tbsp. chickpea flour 1 tbsp. cumin 1 tbsp. olive oil ½ lemon juiced 1 tsp. turmeric Salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic 1 handful chopped fresh parsley For the zoodles: Long … <a href="https://served.mt/turmeric-falafel-beetroot-crisp/">Continued</a>
Preserving Artichoke hearts
Serves 6 – 8 as part of a shared platter Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 6 artichokes 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 small onion (minced) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 200ml white wine Salt ½ tsp. nutmeg Juice of 1 lemon Method Prepare a bowl large enough to hold the cleaned hearts. Pour in the lemon … <a href="https://served.mt/preserving-artichoke-hearts/">Continued</a>
Making preserved Lemon mayonnaise
Makes one small jar Prep time 15 mins Ingredients 1 egg yolk ½ tsp. dijon mustard 1 small garlic clove – crushed 1½ tsp. white wine vinegar ½ tsp. castor sugar 30g preserved lemon (flesh and skin, seeds removed) 75ml sunflower oil Method Put all the ingredients except the oil in a small food processor … <a href="https://served.mt/lemon-mayonnaise/">Continued</a>
Cure it, smoke it & keep it.
& how to Cure food without a smoker. Cure it, smoke it & keep it. Preserving the harvest and storing food for the winter months has always been an intrinsic part of survival and while no longer necessary as a survival tool, there is something special about opening jars of produce and serving them to … <a href="https://served.mt/cure-it-smoke-it-keep-it/">Continued</a>
Honey and garlic roasted salmon
Serves 8 Prep time Prep 30 mins Ingredients 2 kg fresh wild salmon 8-10 garlic cloves 3 tbsp. honey 150 g salted butter 2 tbsp. Demerara sugar Method Heat wood-fired oven for 3-4hours until it reaches a peak of 250degC allowing it to drop to approximately 180degC. Test temperatures with infra-red thermometer. Ask your fishmonger … <a href="https://served.mt/honey-roasted-salmon/">Continued</a>
Chicken, Leek and Brie Pie
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 large square sheets puff pastry 25g butter 1 leek thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic crushed 400g skinless chicken breast diced into small cubes ½ cup white wine ½ cup chicken stock 2 tbsp cornflour ¼ cup cold water 100g brie thinly sliced ¼ cup parsley chopped 1 free-range egg lightly beaten … <a href="https://served.mt/chicken-leek-and-brie-pie/">Continued</a>