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>
Citrus and kisses
In this issue, once again he and his hard-working team create dishes to inspire you to celebrate the festive season in innovative and interesting ways. Citrus and kisses, pro dessert recipe prepared by Pro Chef Stefan Hogan, Corinthia Palace. Serves 4 Prep time 3hrs Ingredients For the Blood orange sorbet 6 blood oranges, juiced 275ml … <a href="https://served.mt/citrus-and-kisses/">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>
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>
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>
Mille-Feuille, Mascarpone Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream and Strawberries
A dessert recipe prepared by the pros. Serves 6 Prep time 120 mins Ingredients for the Mille- Feuille sheets (Can be done in advance) 250g all-butter puff pastry, for the Mascarpone Crème Chantilly 100 g of mascarpone 20 cl cream 4-5 tbsp. sifted icing sugar for the Vanilla Ice Cream 142ml carton double cream 150ml … <a href="https://served.mt/recipes-mille-feuille-mascarpone-vanilla-ice-cream-strawberries-recipe/">Continued</a>
Frangipane Tart with Peaches
This fruit tart recipe is perfect for serving at family meals. Serves 8-10 people Prep time 90 mins Ingredients For the pastry 120g demerara sugar, or any of your choice 120g unsalted butter 3 egg yolks 1 orange zest 170g flour 10g baking powder For the almond frangipine 225g unsalted butter 225g demerara sugar, or … <a href="https://served.mt/fruit-frangipine-tart-with-peaches/">Continued</a>
Ricotta Mousse with Roasted Black Grapes
Makes 5 dessert glasses A ricotta dessert recipe with a twist. Prep time 30 mins Ingredients A bunch of black grapes Fresh thyme sprigs Sprinkle of sea salt 250g ricotta ½ cup Moscato, or any other dessert wine 2 tbsps. sugar 100g mix of pistachios, walnuts, almonds, pine nuts 5-6 tablespoons of good quality honey … <a href="https://served.mt/ricotta-mousse-with-roasted-black-grapes/">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>
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>
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>
Tut, basil, sumac and gin refresher
Sumac is one of my favourite spices and is used liberally throughout Levantine dishes. A small tart berry that is dried and ground it adds a little tang to this summer cocktail. Serves 1 Prep time 5 mins Ingredients For the sumac syrup: 200ml water 200g sugar 1 tbsp. Sumac For the cocktail: 50 ml … <a href="https://served.mt/tut-basil-sumac-and-gin-refresher/">Continued</a>
Miso marinated Cod
Serves 2 Prep time 15 mins + marinade time Ingredients 1/8 cup sake 1/8 cup mirin 2 tbsp. white miso paste 1 tbsp. sugar 2 cod fillets, 200g each Method Two to three days beforehand, make the miso marinade and cover the fish with it placing in a non-reactive dish or bowl and cover tightly … <a href="https://served.mt/miso-marinated-cod/">Continued</a>
Wham bam time for jam
With a glut of local pomegranates and prickly pears at this time of the year, carry the tastes of late summer fruits into autumn and try your hand at some home-made jams and jellies. Perfect to spoon over hot buttered toast, yoghurt, overnight oats, cereals, pancakes and crepes for a quick and delicious breakfast. Cooking … <a href="https://served.mt/home-made-jams/">Continued</a>
Mini Sweet Potato Dutch Pancakes…
…served with ricotta mascarpone Serves 4 Prep time 45 mins Ingredients For the batter 2 tbsp. melted butter and slightly cooled butter 4 large eggs 220g sweet potato puree ¾ cup milk ¾ cup all purpose flour 2 tbsp. sugar 1tsp vanilla paste ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ kosher salt For the toppings 250g smooth ricotta … <a href="https://served.mt/mini-sweet-potato-dutch-pancakes/">Continued</a>
Orange and Cardamom Creme Brule
Serves 6 Prep time 1hr 20 mins Ingredients 600ml cream zest of 1 orange 6 cardamom pods 5 egg yolks 75g sugar Caster sugar to caramelize Method Pre-heat the oven to 180 Celsius, break the cardamom pods and remove the seeds, put the seeds, cream and the orange zest into a pot, bring to a … <a href="https://served.mt/orange-and-cardamom-creme-brule/">Continued</a>
Chocolates and red-currants
Serves 4 Prep time 45 minutes Ingredients 250g butter melted 110g cocoa powder 330g sugar 220g flour 10g baking powder 1tsp. vanilla essence 110g whipped cream 110g white chocolate 120g cream cheese 150g red currants 75ml water 75g sugar Method To make the white chocolate mousse, simply mix the cream cheese with the white chocolate … <a href="https://served.mt/chocolates-and-red-currants/">Continued</a>
All the Festive Reds
Serves 6 Prep time 5-6 Hrs Ingredients Sweet Pastry Ingredients 225g plain flour 110g butter 80g sugar 1 large egg Raspberry Mousse 125ml iced water 2 tsp. gelatine powder 1 tbsp. lemon juice 60g sugar 200 fresh raspberries 250ml fresh cream 1 vanilla bean slit in half, seeds removed Chocolate Decorations 200g white chocolate Cherry … <a href="https://served.mt/all-the-festive-reds/">Continued</a>