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>
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>
Buccatini Amatriciana
Serves 4 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 500g Rummo bucatini 250g cubed pancetta(cut into 1/4-inch cubes) 1 chilli pepper (smashed) 1 brown onion 375g whole tomatoes or passata 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1/2 tsp. salt 30g Pecorino Romano (finely grated) Method Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Add the pancetta … <a href="https://served.mt/buccatini-amatriciana/">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>
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>
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>
Scrambled Breakfast Bun
A fresh Brioche bun is filled with scrambled eggs, cheddar, caramelised onions and spicy mayo. Serves 1-2 Prep time 15 minutes Ingredients 1 Brioche bun 2 large eggs 1tbsp. of grated mature cheddar 1 tsp. caramelised onions 1 tbsp. spicy mayo 1 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. chopped chives Pinch of salt Method Split your brioche … <a href="https://served.mt/scrambled-breakfast-bun/">Continued</a>
Pear, chocolate and hazelnut fudge cake
Serves 6-8 Prep time 45 minutes Ingredients 3 organic or free-range eggs, beaten 200g dark chocolate (70%), roughly chopped 100g unsalted butter or coconut oil 200g coconut sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 200g ground almonds 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 125g fresh pears Pinch of salt 5 tbsp. organic agave syrup 2 tbsp. cocoa & … <a href="https://served.mt/pear-chocolate-and-hazelnut-fudge-cake/">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>
Smokey Tempeh Burger
What’s tempeh? An Indonesian staple made by fermenting cooked soy beans for 2-3 days. After 3 days mould forms and binds the soybeans forming what they call a ‘tempeh cake’. It has a nutty flavour and is a very dense source of protein and probiotics. Unlike tofu which is made up of mostly soymilk, tempeh … <a href="https://served.mt/smokey-tempeh-burger/">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>
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>
Perfecting Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potato recipe by Yaz DeMicoli. This week we’re going to be tackling another ‘side dish’, but it’s also a great accompaniment for vegan and vegetarian dishes. This recipe of sweet potato is simple, easy and packed with flavour. Prep time is no more than five minutes with a 30-40 minutes cooking time. You will … <a href="https://served.mt/perfecting-sweet-potatoes/">Continued</a>
Mastering Sourdough bread
As evidence grows that this slow-fermented bread may be easier to digest, Served joined a Sourdough Masterclass organised by Sass Woods, fitMaltamums.com, and led Julia Ripard to see how it’s really made. Sourdough breads use a fermented batter-like dough starter to make them rise and enhance their flavour. A portion of the sourdough starter is … <a href="https://served.mt/mastering-sourdough-bread/">Continued</a>
Lamb stew with butternut squash and saffron
Culinary legend Gennaro Contaldo’s easy one pot dish is made for lazy weekends This hearty lamb stew recipe with butternut squash and potato is full of colour – orange from the squash, yellow from saffron and a hint of red from tomato and chilli. Simple to prepare, this one-pot meal makes a delicious family meal … <a href="https://served.mt/lamb-stew/">Continued</a>
Jerusalem artichoke ice cream
The Diacono name is synonymous with good food; some of the most popular kitchens are run by Diaconos from two generations, but what makes Giuseppi’s Bar & Bistro particular is that the front of house as well as the kitchen are led by uncle and nephew. Jerusalem artichoke ice cream recipe with br&y snap, chocolate … <a href="https://served.mt/jerusalem-artichoke-ice-cream/">Continued</a>
Duck breast with fesenjun & poached pears
The Diacono name is synonymous with good food; some of the most popular kitchens are run by Diaconos from two generations, but what makes Giuseppi’s Bar & Bistro particular is that the front of house, as well as the kitchen, are led by uncle and nephew. Duck breast recipe with fesenjun & poached pears by … <a href="https://served.mt/duck-breast-with-fesenjun-poached-pears/">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>
Lebanese Rice with Lentils
VIBRANTLY VEGAN: Vegan food is about so much more than leaves, legumes and lentils. Newcomer home cook Lynn Marie shares how she makes delicious, vegan and plant based midweek family favourites packed with flavour. What’s more the ingredients are made up of lots of store cupboard staples which means they are ready in no time … <a href="https://served.mt/lebanese-rice-with-lentils-2/">Continued</a>
Green Olive Breadsticks
Making delicious breadsticks is a lot easier than you may think. Ljuana Xuereb’s dough recipes will allow you to lose yourself in the magical process that allows a dense mass of dough to become a well-risen loaf of fresh bread; a flaky, buttery croissant; or perfectly formed and scrumptiously filled eclairs. Makes 15-20 loaves Prep … <a href="https://served.mt/green-olive-breadsticks/">Continued</a>