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>
Slow-cooked Saddle of Lamb
Merguez sausage, Lambchetta, braised pearl barley, broad bean puree, peas, pomme dauphine, lamb jus. Serves 4 Prep time 90 minutes Ingredients For the Saddle 1 x 1.2kg saddle of lamb (bone out and skin removed) 100g chicken breast (minced) 1 egg white 90g fresh cream 70g Chevre (soft goat’s chees) Chives Thyme 2 sheets Nori 2 … <a href="https://served.mt/slow-cooked-saddle-of-lamb/">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>
Beetroot Soup with Goat’s Cheese
Serves 6-8 Prep time 30-40 minutes Ingredients 2 onions 3 carrots 6 sticks celery 5-6 large beetroots 2 cloves garlic, sliced 100g butter 50ml olive oil 100g sugar 120ml apple cider vinegar Salt to taste 6 sprigs thyme, chopped 300g Chevre 300g toasted walnuts, chopped Method Peel and roughly chop the onions, carrot, celery and … <a href="https://served.mt/beetroot-soup-with-goats-cheese-3/">Continued</a>
Pork & Bacon Scotch Egg
Serves 4 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 250g pork mince 125g bacon mince 1 tsp rosemary, chopped 1 pinch of black pepper 4 whole eggs Plain flour, for dusting 3 eggs, beaten 200g Panko breadcrumbs Oil, for deep-frying 1 leeks washed and diced Ingredients For Butternut Squash puree 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut … <a href="https://served.mt/pork-bacon-scotch-egg-with-butternut-squash-puree/">Continued</a>
Fennel salad, Spicy Gorgonzola, Pomegranate and Walnuts
Serves 4 Prep time 10 minutes Ingredients 2 fennels 50g walnuts 100g spicy Gorgonzola 1 pomegranate Ingredients for the dressing Oil Salt and pepper Thyme leaves Method Assemble all the ingredients on a plate and drizzle with the dressing. This festive side dish will look as good as it tastes at any table this Christmas.
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>
Brown Meagre with Crab Croquette
Serves 4 Prep time & Cooking time 4 hours Ingredients 4 portions of brown meagre, (8 pieces approximately 70/75gr each) – 2 per plate 30ml oil Sprig of thyme 50g butter Ingredients For Crab Croquette 300g crab meat 1 potato (baked and while still warm peeled and pushed through a potato ricer) 1 spring onion, … <a href="https://served.mt/brown-meagre-with-crab-croquette/">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>
Florentine Egg Benedict
Serves 2 Prep time 15 minutes Ingredients 2 bread muffins 4 free range eggs 500ml water 100ml white vinegar 2 pinches rock salt Ice Cubes Ingredients For Poached Eggs 4 Free Range Eggs 500ml Water 100ml White Vinegar 2pinches Rock Salt Ice Cubes Ingredients For Hollandaise Sauce 4 free range egg yolks 200ml clarified butter … <a href="https://served.mt/florentine-egg-benedict/">Continued</a>
Charred Octopus
Charred Octopus with variations of turnip, compressed Granny smith apples, Avruga Caviar & lettuce sauce, garnished with smoked oil. Serves 4 Prep time 120 minutes Ingredients 3 heads of Octopus Ingredients For Turnips 700g turnips 200ml milk 100g butter Thyme Salt Ingredients For Compressed Apples 2 granny smith apples Herb oil Ingredients For Lettuce Sauce … <a href="https://served.mt/charred-octopus/">Continued</a>
Mushroom Gnocchi
Serves 4 Prep time 180 minutes TIP: For extra decadence add sliced fresh truffle. To garnish: sautéed wild mushrooms, grated Parmesan and sliced raw mushrooms. Ingredients For Gnocchi 200g potato puree (use large potatoes skin on) 60g fine semolina 20g egg 40g grated Parmesan Pinch of salt 5g dried mushroom powder Ingredients For Mushroom Puree … <a href="https://served.mt/mushroom-gnocchi/">Continued</a>
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Serves 5 Prep time 120 minutes Ingredients 1 pork fillet (approx. 1.2kg) 100g blanched spinach 20ml egg white 20ml fresh cream 100g smoked cheese 500g sweet potato 500g thinly sliced pancetta 20g roasted and crushed coriander seeds 100g salted butter 10g fresh thyme 1 clove garlic 500ml pork jus Method Place the fillet of pork … <a href="https://served.mt/stuffed-pork-tenderloin/">Continued</a>
Marinated Quail Salad
Serves 4-6 Marinate Quail over night + 60 minutes prep time Ingredients For marinating the Quail 6 whole boneless quail 50ml olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely grated Juice and zest of 1 lemon Small piece ginger, grated 3g cinnamon 4g ground cumin 2g chilli powder A few thyme leaves, chopped Salt and cracked black … <a href="https://served.mt/marinated-quail-salad/">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>
Coq Au Vin
Serves 4 Prep time 45 minutes/ Cooking time 30 minutes While Coq au Vin (or chicken in wine) might sound fancy, it is really just a simple French chicken stew that anyone can master. Don’t be intimidated; this recipe is very easy to follow. Ingredients 1 whole chicken cut up in 10 pieces 3/4 bottle … <a href="https://served.mt/coq-au-vin/">Continued</a>
Pan Roasted Quail
Serves 2 Prep time 90 minutes Ingredients 3 quails (300g each approx) 1 onion 2 cloves of garlic 20g ginger 50g dried apricots 10g fresh thyme 100g black-eyed beans 500ml chicken jus 150g salted butter 400g potato 100ml cream 50ml carob syrup 1 orange, juiced and zest 50ml port wine 10ml citrus vinegar 30g roasted … <a href="https://served.mt/pan-roasted-quail/">Continued</a>