All about the dough
Making delicious dough for homemade pizza, rolls or even eclairs 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 … <a href="https://served.mt/all-about-the-dough/">Continued</a>
Killer Breakfast Rolls
These delicious rolls freeze well, both raw or semi-cooked; and work brilliantly as on- the- go breakfasts. Get creative with fillings – try Parma ham and Parmesan shavings, tuna and sliced olives, or mozzarella and pesto. Makes 15-20 Prep time: 60 mins plus 90 mins proving Ingredients For the rolls 500g strong white flour (plus … <a href="https://served.mt/breakfast-rolls/">Continued</a>
Preserved Lemons
Preserved lemon is a common component in North African cuisine. Preserving them takes the tartness out of them while enhancing the actual lemon flavour. They are great in tagines, stews, fish dishes and sauces. Once preserved, it’s the peel which is used, but I find the ‘meat’ and also the pickling liquid lovely to use … <a href="https://served.mt/preserved-lemons/">Continued</a>
Ferment it
Fermentation, pickling and preserving have become a recent obsession of mine, and those who have come to the wandering kitchen pop-up dinners have seen how it is always present in my dishes. It offers the chance to capture the season you are in, by preserving and using seasonal produce at its best. Fermentation, pickling and … <a href="https://served.mt/ferment-it/">Continued</a>
Rabbit and lobster paella
A Paella recipe with a Maltese twist, prepared by the pros Serves 6-8 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 400g arborio rice 1ltr chicken stock 150ml dry white wine 15g Spanish paprika Few saffron threads 2 small onions – finely chopped 4 garlic cloves – grated Fresh thyme 30ml olive oil Salt and pepper _____ 2 … <a href="https://served.mt/recipe-rabbit-and-lobster-paella-recipe/">Continued</a>
John Dory with courgettes and crushed potatoes
Pixxi San Pietru, A fish recipe prepared by the pros Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients For the fish 4 John Dory fillets (approximately 150g each) ½ lemon, juice Salt and pepper Curry oil (vegetable 150 ml olive oil infused with 25gr curry powder, strained) For the courgette puree 2 zucchini, quartered seeds and … <a href="https://served.mt/fish-recipe-john-dory-with-courgettes-and-crushed-potatoes/">Continued</a>
Baked crepes with egg avocado ricotta salata and Parma ham
An avocado breakfast recipe by home cook Sam Farrugia Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients For the crepes 2 cups milk of choice 2 eggs 1 cup flour of choice (I like to use whole meal or buckwheat) 1 tbsp. coconut oil Salt To assemble Parma ham Grated ricotta salata Fresh chives Eggs Avocado … <a href="https://served.mt/baked-crepes-with-egg-avocado/">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>
Aubergine and Asparagus on rye
A Vegetarian Breakfast recipe with a healthy twist. Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 4 asparagus spears per person 1 burrata per person Rye bread Handful walnuts For the aubergine dip 2 large aubergine 3 garlic cloves peeled olive oil 1 tbsp. cumin salt and pepper to season Lemon juice Fresh mint For the … <a href="https://served.mt/vegetarian-aubergine-rye/">Continued</a>
Savoury Qaghaq tal- Gunglien filled with pork belly…
…in carob and fennel, wilted local rocket and naspli and thyme jam A Maltese savoury recipe suitable for many occasions. Serves 8-10 Prep time 30 mins plus approx. 2 hrs proving and 8 hours roasting Ingredients For the pork belly 1 kg pork belly, skin removed but reserved Half jar carob syrup Vanilla pod 2 … <a href="https://served.mt/savoury-qaghaq-tal-gunglien-filled-with-pork-belly/">Continued</a>
Caramel Donuts with Stretta Beer
Donuts with salted Stretta beer caramel…Maltese bread and olive oil crumb This has to be one of my favourite things to bring over to someone’s house. Ingredients we use all of the time just in a way that you may have not thought to put together. Feel free to use any other Maltese beer. I … <a href="https://served.mt/donuts-with-salted-stretta-beer-caramel/">Continued</a>
Turkish Gozlome filled with ġbejna…
…Za’atar, kale and smashed broad beans A Maltese twist with a Turkish bread recipe. Gozlome is a type of flat bread that is enhanced with yogurt, making it more flexible when it is cooked and lending it a pleasant tang. Here I have chosen to use traditional Maltese ingredients in a way that we don’t … <a href="https://served.mt/recipes-turkish-gozlome/">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>
