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>
Benefits of drinking Lemon Water Daily
We are all well-aware of the benefits of keeping hydrated and the importance of water in our bodies. But what happens when you drink lemon water daily? Some experts claim this to be the best morning ritual whilst others shrug it off as a myth. Although many have gone to the web to claim that … <a href="https://served.mt/benefits-of-drinking-lemon-water-daily/">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>
Fruity Fresh Barley Salad
Serves 2 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 250g dry or 1 cup wholegrain barley (or substitute with pearl barley) 2 cups of water For the roast veg 2 large marrows 1 or 2 yellow bell peppers 1 tbsp. of olive oil ¼ tsp. salt Dash of fresh black pepper For the raw ingredients 800g chopped … <a href="https://served.mt/fruity-fresh-barley-salad/">Continued</a>
Plank Roasted Mackerel
Serves 2 as a starter or 4 as part of a selection of small plates Prep time 45 minutes Ingredients 4 mackerel fillets 1/2 bunch of dill 50g caster sugar 50g rock salt 4 juniper berries Hickory smoking wood chips For the caramelized walnuts 40g walnut halves 50g sugar 50ml water For the compressed Peaches 2 peaches … <a href="https://served.mt/plank-roasted-mackerel/">Continued</a>
Squid Ink Arancini
Makes 12 Prep time 40 minutes Ingredients 500ml fish stock Half an onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic confit 200g celery, peeled and diced 50g Parmesan cheese, grated 40g butter 60ml olive oil 200g Arborio rice 60ml white wine Juice from 1 lemon 25ml pasteurised squid ink 200g calamari, cleaned and diced Flour, beaten eggs … <a href="https://served.mt/squid-ink-arancini/">Continued</a>
Linguine Red Prawns and Courgettes
Serves 4 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 500g Rummo linguine 3 small courgettes 2 cloves of garlic 12 fresh red chillies 1 bunch parsley 1 large knob of unsalted butter extra virgin olive oil 600g raw local red prawns, peeled ½ lemon Method Grate the courgettes lengthways. Peel and finely slice the garlic, then deseed … <a href="https://served.mt/linguine-red-prawns-and-courgettes/">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>
Roast Red Snapper
Roast Red Snapper with Moroccan Style Harissa Serves 6-8 Prep time 60 minutes + time to marinade Ingredients Approx. 2 kg Red snapper, cleaned 25 g turmeric 4 g rock salt 4 g chilli flakes 25 g paprika 10 g chilli powder 5 g cumin seeds 4g coriander seeds 4 cloves garlic Juice of 1 … <a href="https://served.mt/roast-red-snapper/">Continued</a>
Avocado and Egg
Toasted sourdough bread is spread with guacamole, honey pepper bacon, crumbled ‘chevre’, poached eggs, crispy onions, coriander, chia seeds and lemon zest. Serves 1 Prep time 15 minutes Ingredients 1 slice sourdough bread 1 tsp. butter 2 tbsp. guacamole 1 tbsp. Chevre ‘goat cheese’ 1 egg 1 tbsp. crispy onions 1 tsp. coriander leaves 1 … <a href="https://served.mt/avocado-and-egg/">Continued</a>
Drunken Watermelon
Drunken Watermelon infused with, Hibiscus, Apple Blossom and served with torched figs and raspberries Serves 4 Ingredients For the Watermelon 4 thick slices watermelon Apple blossom flowers Hibiscus Flowers 1 ltr sugar syrup For the Torched Figs 4 figs Icing sugar For the Mandarin compote 10 – 12 mandarin oranges 5 lemon (juiced) 60g sugar … <a href="https://served.mt/drunken-watermelon/">Continued</a>
Sweet pull – apart bread
Makes 36 Prep time 60 mins + 60 mins proofing Ingredients For the Dough 400g plain flour plus extra for dusting 50g sugar 140ml full fat milk 110g butter 14g yeast 2g salt 1 whole egg and 2 egg yolks Zest of 1 lemon For the Filling 150g strawberry jam To Finsh 40g butter melted … <a href="https://served.mt/sweet-pull-apart-bread/">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>
Pan Roasted Veal Loin with Lardo di Colonata
Serves 2 Prep time 60 mins + 60 mins sous vide or equivalent Ingredients 1 loin of Veal 4 thin slices of lardo di colonata 50g ground Panko breadcrumbs 5g preserved lemon 10g chopped chives 5 pieces braised shallots 20g caramelized onion puree 5g leek ash 2 charred spring onions 20ml pan juices Method Prepare … <a href="https://served.mt/pan-roasted-veal-loin-with-lardo-di-colonata/">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>
Broad Bean and Artichoke Salad
A quick and simple salad using preserved artichokes, which are obtainable from good Italian delis, and convenient frozen broad beans, which are lightly cooked until tender. It can be served as a starter, as a side dish to lamb dishes or as a light lunch with some crusty bread. Serves 2-4 Prep time 10 minutes … <a href="https://served.mt/broad-bean-and-artichoke-salad/">Continued</a>
Perfecting Artichokes
I really love this recipe, which to be perfectly honest was inspired by the legendary Martha Stewart; which I tweaked slightly. This is a fast, easy and delicious hearty meal, or great as a side too. If we’re doing 4 large artichokes here is your list of ingredients; You will need 4 artichokes Lemon juice … <a href="https://served.mt/perfecting-artichokes/">Continued</a>
Avocado and crispy Parma ham stuffed mushrooms
Serves 4 Prep Time: 25 mins Ingredients 4 large mushrooms/Portobello mushrooms 2 ripe avocados Parma ham slices 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. olive oil ½ tsp chili flakes salt and pepper 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley ½ clove garlic 1 tbsp. chopped basil To serve: (optional) 2 tbsp. crumbled feta cheese 1 tbsp. toasted sunflower … <a href="https://served.mt/avocado-and-crispy-parma-ham-stuffed-mushrooms/">Continued</a>
Fig Bars
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 therapy also shares some absolutely delicious breakfast fig bars, bowls and … <a href="https://served.mt/fig-bars/">Continued</a>
