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>
Butternut squash pancakes
Butternut squash pancakes with sweetened ricotta, honey, hazelnuts and peaches Serves 4 Prep time 45 minutes Ingredients 200g Butternut squash, grated 200g Wholemeal flour 2 Eggs 1 level tsp Baking powder 100ml Milk ½ tsp Ground cinnamon 5 tsp Honey 400g Ricotta 50g Castor sugar 150g Roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped 4 Ripe peaches, washed, pitted … <a href="https://served.mt/template-5/">Continued</a>
Buckwheat Granola Jar
Serves 4 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients For the Granola 2 cups of buckwheat groats 11/2 cup mixed seeds (sesame, poppy, pumpkin) 1 cup oats 1 cup coconut flakes 1 tsp of ground cardamom 1 tsp of ground ginger 1tbsp honey 1tbsp coconut oil, melted Ingredients For the Fig & Chia Jam 6 ripe figs, … <a href="https://served.mt/template-3/">Continued</a>
Roast Shrimp & Veg Salad
A tantalising zesty and vibrant salad. Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 200g cherry tomatoes, halved 120g shredded carrot 100g yellow pepper, diced 150g red onion, diced 175g asparagus, diced 455g shrimp Olive oil Chilli powder, to taste 1 tsp fresh oregano Salt & pepper, to taste 1 lime, juiced Mixed greens Ingredients For … <a href="https://served.mt/roast-shrimp-veg-salad/">Continued</a>
Charred Veg Salad
Serves 2-4 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 3 small carrots, peeled and halved 2 small courgettes, cut into 3 thick slices each 6 large broccoli Romanesco florets, halved 3 tomatoes, halved 1 small radicchio, cut into 6 wedges 10 basil leaves, torn 2-3 handfuls rocket Olive oil and salt Ingredients For the Honey mustard dressing … <a href="https://served.mt/charred-veg-salad-3/">Continued</a>
Roast Goose with Festive Stuffing
Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 goose – approximate weight 5kg 50ml vegetable oil 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 celery stick, washed and chopped 1 onion, chopped ½ leek, chopped 1 bay leaf Fresh thyme 40g brown sugar 500ml chicken stock 50g redcurrant jelly Ingredients For the Stuffing 500g pork sausage meat 2 eggs 200gr chestnuts, … <a href="https://served.mt/roast-goose-with-festive-stuffing/">Continued</a>
Puff Pastry Baklava
Serves 8 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 400g puff pastry Melted butter 250g ricotta or other fresh cheese 100g berry jam Ingredients For the Syrup 100ml water 50g Sugar 1 tsp. honey Method Preheat the oven at 180°C. Roll out as many as 4 sheets of puff pastry. Butter the pan and lay the first sheet and … <a href="https://served.mt/puff-pastry-baklava/">Continued</a>
Marinated Quail Salad
Serves 4-6 Marinate Quail over night + 60 minutes prep time Ingredients For marinating the Quail 6 whole boneless quail 50ml olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely grated Juice and zest of 1 lemon Small piece ginger, grated 3g cinnamon 4g ground cumin 2g chilli powder A few thyme leaves, chopped Salt and cracked black … <a href="https://served.mt/marinated-quail-salad/">Continued</a>
Chia Bowl
Serves 2 Prep time 45-60 minutes Ingredients 2 tbsp of chia seeds 200ml of oat milk (or other alternative) 200g plums Cardamom Cinnamon Honey (alternatively maple syrup or agave) Pomegranate Mint Lemon zest Method Mix chia seeds and oat milk together. Leave it until the seeds become plump. Add more milk if the mixture is … <a href="https://served.mt/chia-bowl/">Continued</a>
Spiced Lentil and Chickpea Salad
Serves 4 Prep time 15 minutes Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 red onion, halved and sliced 200g cherry tomatoes 2 tsp. harissa 250g cooked beluga lentils 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 block halloumi, cut into ½cm slices 400g chickpeas tin, drained and rinsed Mint a small bunch, roughly torn Flat-leaf parsley a small bunch, roughly … <a href="https://served.mt/spiced-lentil-and-chickpea-salad/">Continued</a>
Lime & Mint Cottage Cheese
Serves 4 Prep time 30 minutess + chilling time Ingredients For the cottage cheese 1Ltr full fat milk 25ml lemon juice Small pinch salt 1 tsp. runny honey 1 tsp. finely chopped mint fresh 1 tsp. lime zest For the Fruit 1 small cantaloupe melon (peeled & cut into wedges) 1 kiwi (peeled & sliced) … <a href="https://served.mt/lime-mint-cottage-cheese/">Continued</a>
Walnut & Date Oat Bars
Makes 14-16 bars Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 200g fine oats 100g walnuts roughly chopped 20g sesame seeds lightly toasted (optional) 240g dates roughly chopped 50g butter Zest of 1 orange 40g brown sugar 60g runny honey 1tsp. allspice ½ tsp. sea salt flakes (plus extra for the top) 2tsp. rosewater Method Preheat the oven … <a href="https://served.mt/walnut-date-oat-bars/">Continued</a>
Paletas pops
The sweltering heat will be no match for these homemade Mexican ice lollies. Cook’s tip; To remove from mould, run lukewarm water over the bottom before loosening. All recipes make 4-6 ice lollies depending on size of mould Prep time 5 minutes each batch + 8hrs freezing Ingredients For the Mango and Chilli 2 cups … <a href="https://served.mt/paletas-pops/">Continued</a>
Tropical fruit overnight oats
1 large serving or two small ones Prep time 10min + chilling time Ingredients ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt ½ cup rolled oats ⅔ cup full-fat coconut milk 1 tbsp. chia seeds or ground flax meal ½ tsp. vanilla extract Pinch of salt Honey or maple syrup ⅓ cup chopped fresh or canned pineapple ⅓ … <a href="https://served.mt/tropical-fruit-overnight-oats/">Continued</a>
Roast red pepper and lentil soup
Serves 4 Prep time 40 mins Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 small red onion diced salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp. curry powder 1 tsp. cumin powder 1 and ½ cups vegetable stock ½ cup rinsed red lentils 3 red peppers 1 can coconut milk 1 tsp. honey Greek yoghurt (for topping) Chopped … <a href="https://served.mt/roast-red-pepper-and-lentil-soup/">Continued</a>
Tahini Granola
Give your morning meal a healthier twist and get ahead on your five a day quota by adding seasonal vegetables to breakfast especially with this Tahini Granola recipe. And to make sure you’re good to go till at least lunchtime put an egg on it. The lovely Martina from Food therapy also shares some absolutely … <a href="https://served.mt/tahini-granola/">Continued</a>
Quick Fix – Breakfast
Wake & Bake Say goodbye to another boring bowl of plain porridge or cold cornflakes, topped with maybe a drizzle of milk or a sprinkle of brown sugar. These creative topping ideas will ensure breakfast’s most popular cereals never taste bland again. The general rule of thumb however is to include a nut, a fruit, … <a href="https://served.mt/quick-fix-breakfast/">Continued</a>
Vegan Aubergine tart
Suitable for vegan dietary Serves 6–8 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 250g vegan puff pastry 1 aubergine 2 beetroots Olive oil Balsamic vinegar 60g goat’s cheese 80g walnuts A sprinkle of coco sugar 200g black olives 1 clove garlic Seasoning for the dressing 2tsp. tahini 1tbsp. olive oil A dash of good quality honey Method … <a href="https://served.mt/vegan-aubergine-tart/">Continued</a>
Zucchini waffles with whipped ricotta, berries and honey
A Dessert recipe, suitable for a Vegetarian dietary by home cook Sam Farrugia Serves 4 Prep time 45 mins Ingredients For the zucchini waffles 2 long zucchini 1 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 2 cups buckwheat flour Salt For whipped ricotta 1 tub ricotta cheese ¼ cup freshly squeeze lemon juice 1 tbsp honey zest … <a href="https://served.mt/zucchini-waffles/">Continued</a>
Ricotta Mousse with Roasted Black Grapes
Makes 5 dessert glasses A ricotta dessert recipe with a twist. Prep time 30 mins Ingredients A bunch of black grapes Fresh thyme sprigs Sprinkle of sea salt 250g ricotta ½ cup Moscato, or any other dessert wine 2 tbsps. sugar 100g mix of pistachios, walnuts, almonds, pine nuts 5-6 tablespoons of good quality honey … <a href="https://served.mt/ricotta-mousse-with-roasted-black-grapes/">Continued</a>
