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>
Mushroom & Thyme Risotto
Serves 4 Prep time 90 minutes Ingredients 900ml vegetable broth 500g Brown common mushrooms 250g arborio rice 50g nutritional yeast Half cup white wine Half cup olive oil 3 stalks fresh thyme or 1 tsp dry ½ tsp salt 1 onion ½ a celery stick Method Sauté 250g of the mushrooms until soft. Place the … <a href="https://served.mt/mushroom-thyme-risotto/">Continued</a>
Braised lamb shank with broad beans, peas and mint
The ideal Sunday Lunch Braised Lamb Shank with this spring’s seasonal star, broad beans. Serves: 2 Prep time: 1 ½ hrs Ingredients: salt 2 lamb shanks 200ml port 1 small onion, halved 1 small carrot, halved 2 sticks celery, cut into 3 ½ head garlic, halved 1 sprig rosemary 500g fresh broad beans, removed from … <a href="https://served.mt/braised-lamb-shank-with-broad-beans-peas-and-mint/">Continued</a>
Carnival-Time Lasagne
Serves 6 This typical southern Italian lasagne is usually made for special occasions such as Carnevale – the week before Lent when festivities all over Italy take place. Lent is traditionally a time when eating meat is forbidden, so a lasagne such as this one – with meat ragù and sausage – would be made … <a href="https://served.mt/carnival-time-lasagne/">Continued</a>
Tagliatelle with Radicchio and Speck
Serves 4 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 550g fresh tagliatelle (fresh pasta) 200g Sudtiroler speck, diced ½ small onion finely chopped 15 leaves of radicchio, cut julienne 1 glass red dry wine 3-4 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground pepper 100ml Extra Virgin Olive oil Salt Method Wash the radicchio. Finely chop the onion … <a href="https://served.mt/tagliatelle-with-radicchio-and-speck/">Continued</a>
Angus Fillet of Beef
Angus fillet of beef, garlic infused mashed potatoes, onion variations, red wine jus’ Serves 1 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 250g Angus fillet of beef 2 medium sized potato peeled and cut into cubes 2 garlic cloves 2 baby shallots 1 onion 80ml red wine 100ml veal stock 50ml cream 20ml milk 20g butter Maldon … <a href="https://served.mt/angus-fillet-of-beef/">Continued</a>
Tomato Fondue Risotto
Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients for grilled asparagus 2 Asparagus Ingredients for tomato fondue 1kg fresh tomatoes 2 large onions 2 celery sticks 4 garlic cloves 50g tomato paste 20g sugar 30g butter 4 sprigs thyme Basil leaves Ingredients for risotto 2 cups Carnaroli rice 2 sprigs thyme 2 knobs butter 100ml vegetable … <a href="https://served.mt/risotto-3/">Continued</a>
Red Snapper with Potato Fondant
Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 2 whole red snappers Ingredients for the potatoes 2 large potatoes 2 knobs salted butter 1 sprig rosemary 100ml chicken stock 2 bay leaves 2 cloves garlic Ingredients for the fennel 1 bulb fennel 2 knobs salted butter 2 sprigs thyme 100ml vegetable stock Ingredients for the pumpkin … <a href="https://served.mt/red-snapper-with-potato-fondant/">Continued</a>
Saddle of Lamb
Serves 2 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 50ml extra virgin olive oil 2 lamb saddles 2 cloves garlic 4 sprigs thyme 2 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise 1 large artichoke Baby carrots Ingredients For the Puree 200g peas 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic 2 sprigs thyme 250ml vegetable stock 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive … <a href="https://served.mt/saddle-of-lamb/">Continued</a>
Creamy Cheddar Chowder
Serves 4 Prep time 40 minutes Chef Brief: There’s nothing better than cheddar chowder for a winter warmer. This hearty soup is perfect as a starter shared amongst friends – or it makes a hearty meal when eaten alone. Ingredients ¼ cup butter 1 onion, chopped ¼ cup all-purpose flour 3 cups chicken broth 3 … <a href="https://served.mt/creamy-cheddar-chowder/">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>
Vegan Mulligatawny Soup
Serves 4 Prep time 30 minutes A great soup that literally translated means “pepper water.” You can make it a hearty lunch by increasing the amount of rice in the bowl. Ingredients 30ml vegetable oil 1 onion, diced ½ leek, diced 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 carrots, diced ½ celeriac, diced 1 stick celery, … <a href="https://served.mt/vegan-soup-3/">Continued</a>
Slow Cooked Crusted Lamb Rump
Serves 4 Prep time 90 minutes Chef tip: Pan fry the lamb skin side on a cold pan on low heat in order to get a crispy texture with the fat. Ingredients 2 lamb rump (approx. 200g) 1 onion 3 cloves garlic 20g thyme 1 Celeriac (approx. 400g) 20g pink peppercorns 10g cumin seeds 200ml … <a href="https://served.mt/slow-cooked-crusted-lamb-rump/">Continued</a>
Asparagus & Almond Soup
Serves 4 Prep time 50 minutes This soup is just as good hot as it is cold – if serving cold a spoonful of Greek yoghurt will add a nice refreshing contrast. Ingredients 35ml vegetable oil 150g flaked almonds, lightly toasted 1 white onion, diced ½ leek, diced 1 celery stick, diced 1 spring onion, … <a href="https://served.mt/asparagus-almond-soup/">Continued</a>
Moroccan Fish Tagine
Serves 4 Prep time 60 minutes/ Cooking time 20-25 minutes Ingredients ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley 2tbsp minced fresh cilantro ½ cup olive oil 2tsp sweet Hungarian paprika 8 threads Spanish saffron, crushed 1tsp ground ginger 1 lemon 4 fish fillets (I used Perch) 1 can of tomatoes 2 large garlic cloves, pressed 1tsp ground … <a href="https://served.mt/moroccan-fish-tagine/">Continued</a>
Tagliatelle Nests with Quail Breast
Serves 2 Prep time 25 minutes Ingredients 200g Rummo Tagliatelle No. 107 2 quail breasts Butter 100g mushrooms or porcini 1 onion 2 garlic cloves Handful of parsley Olive Oil Method In a shallow wide pot, bring water to the boil for pasta. Add pasta nests. Fry onion in oil and butter till translucent and … <a href="https://served.mt/pasta-2/">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>
Falafel with Tahini Sauce
Makes 15 pieces Prep time 15 minutes + 3 hrs resting time Ingredients 220 g dry chickpeas Onion, chopped Parsley, handful chopped Garlic confit, 3 cloves 20 g chickpea flour ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. ground cumin Good pinch pepper & cayenne pepper Pinch ground cardamom Vegetable oil for deep frying Method Soak chickpeas in … <a href="https://served.mt/falafel-with-tahini-sauce/">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>
Mexican red kidney bean burgers
Serves 6 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 2 x 400g tins of red-kidney beans 1 red onion 1 fresh red chilli ½ a bunch of fresh coriander 1 lime , plus extra to serve 2 handfuls of rolled oats 2 tbsp. salted peanuts ½ tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. ground cumin Olive oil Plain flour, … <a href="https://served.mt/mexican-red-kidney-bean-burgers/">Continued</a>