Ricotta pannacotta in filo pastry…
…honey, roasted peach with rosemary and pistachios This is my version of Kanafah using filo pastry, a popular dessert eaten throughout many countries in the Middle East, particularly Palestine, Turkey and Egypt. It is a sweet based around thin, crispy pastry, fresh cheese and doused in syrup. It reminded me of eating a ricotta pastizz … <a href="https://served.mt/ricotta-pannacotta-in-filo-pastry/">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>
BBQ rum & caramel bananas…
…served with Pina Colada Ice Cream Serves 6 Prep time 30 mins Ingredients 50g Butter softened 40g light brown muscovado sugar 1-2 tsp. treacle or honey 1-2 tbsp. spiced rum 6 unpeeled bananas For the Pina Colada Ice Cream 1 can coconut milk 1 can coconut cream ⅓ – ½ cup granulated sugar (more to … <a href="https://served.mt/bbq-rum-caramel-bananas/">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>
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>
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>
Oats cups filled with chocolate mouse
*Print: Il-Pompa tal-Petrol by Te fit-Tazza Makes 6 Prep time 30 mins + 60 mins chilling Ingredients For shells 1/4 cup mashed banana 1/4 cup agave or honey 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/4 cup rolled oats For filling Avocado Vanilla Cacao powder Hazelnuts Espresso shot. To plate … <a href="https://served.mt/oats-cups-filled-with-chocolate-mouse/">Continued</a>
Fro Yo bites – 3 ways
You will need; Silicone ice cube trays Orange Cinnamon Makes 16 bites Ingredients 200g Greek Yoghurt 1 tbsp. raw honey Juice and zest of 1 orange 1 tsp. cinnamon I served these on top of a bowl of fruit including; mango, melon, pineapple and orange slices. Cherry Chia Makes 12 bites Ingredients 150g Greek Yoghurt … <a href="https://served.mt/fro-yo-bites-3-ways/">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>
Herring, potato lettuce wraps
Serves 2 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 3 romaine baby lettuce 1 small potato, boiled and diced 1 tbsp. horseradish 200g marinated herring 1 ripe avocado 1/2 lime 2 tbsp. olive oil For the dressing: 1 tbsp. whole grain mustard 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp. honey 1 lemon juice 1 orange juice 200ml olive … <a href="https://served.mt/herring-potato-lettuce-wraps/">Continued</a>
Barley with a middle eastern twist.
Serves 4 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 1 onion 1 tsp oregano 1 tbsp. ground cumin 80g pine nuts 120g green lentils 1 tbsp. honey 190g organic sun- dried pesto 250g pearl barley 100g raisins 80g fresh kale Coconut oil Method Start by cooking the barley as per instructions on packet, strain and set aside. … <a href="https://served.mt/barley-with-a-middle-eastern-twist/">Continued</a>
Freekeh with roast pumpkin and turnip.
Serves 4 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 250g freekeh grain 800g pumpkin peeled and chopped 300g turnip Coconut oil Seasoning 3 cloves garlic 1 tbsp. honey Juice from two oranges 200g beetroots 1 tbsp. mint sauce A handful of fresh basil Rosemary sprigs “I simply love roast veg and adding them to a grain is … <a href="https://served.mt/freekeh-with-roast-pumpkin-and-turnip/">Continued</a>
Toasted oats with coconut cream, berry chia jam and caramelized banana
Serves 4 Prep time 40 mins Ingredients 2 tbsp. coconut oil 2 cups oats 1 ½ cups and 2tbsp water ½ cup almond milk Pinch cinnamon ½ bag mixed frozen berries 2 tbsp. honey or maple syrup 2 tbsp. water 1 heaped tbsp. chia seeds Coconut cream 1 tbsp. honey 1 banana 1 tbsp. honey … <a href="https://served.mt/toasted-oats-with-coconut-cream-berry-chia-jam-and-caramelized-banana/">Continued</a>