Potato Rosti with a Poached Egg
Serves 4 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients For Rosti 400g potatoes, grated 200g marrows, grated 2 spring onions, chopped 1 pinch of paprika 1 pinch of cayenne Salt and pepper 2 egg yolks Oil for frying Ingredients For Pesto A large bunch of wild fennel fronds 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil 100g walnuts … <a href="https://served.mt/template-4/">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>
Vegan Christmas Cake
Serves 8-10 Prep time 90 minutes Ingredients 4 bananas 150g ground almonds 125g buckwheat flour 190ml agave syrup 55ml chickpea water Cinnamon Baking powder 30g roughly chopped almonds 30g roughly chopped walnuts 20g raisins Method Begin by mashing the bananas, then add all the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly using a whisk. Now add the wet … <a href="https://served.mt/vegan-christmas-cake/">Continued</a>
Tamal Squares
Serves 9 Prep time 30 minutes This recipe comes from the cookbook of my late grandmother, Mary Rose Bonello. Renowned and loved by all as In-Nanna Ta’ Malta, it brings me immense joy to thumb through her own cookbook to share her beloved recipes with the fans she adored. Ingredients 2 eggs ¾ cup caster … <a href="https://served.mt/tamal-squares/">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.
Potato Gnocchi with Pumpkin
Potato gnocchi with pumpkin, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts Serves 4 Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 500g fresh potato gnocchi 450g pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and chopped 125g Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled 100g walnuts, toasted and chopped 5-6 Sage leaves plus extra leaves, to garnish Salt and Pepper 100ml of Extra Virgin Olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed … <a href="https://served.mt/potato-gnocchi-with-pumpkin/">Continued</a>
Pear and Walnut Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients 475g plain flour 20g granulated sugar 1 tsp. dried yeast 50g unsalted butter 200ml milk 1 egg, beaten 1 tbsp. salt Filling: 20g butter, softened 100g light brown sugar 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 pears, peeled cored and cubed 100g chopped walnuts 2 tbsp. apricot jam Method Mix flour and salt in a … <a href="https://served.mt/pear-and-walnut-cinnamon-rolls/">Continued</a>
Walnut & Date Oat Bars
Makes 14-16 bars Prep time 60 minutes Ingredients 200g fine oats 100g walnuts roughly chopped 20g sesame seeds lightly toasted (optional) 240g dates roughly chopped 50g butter Zest of 1 orange 40g brown sugar 60g runny honey 1tsp. allspice ½ tsp. sea salt flakes (plus extra for the top) 2tsp. rosewater Method Preheat the oven … <a href="https://served.mt/walnut-date-oat-bars/">Continued</a>
Milk chocolate mousse and walnut cake
Serves 4 Prep time 25 minutes Ingredients For the milk chocolate mousse 50ml milk 50ml cream 1g gelatin leaves 25g good quality milk chocolate Zest from ½ an orange 10g egg yolks 5g sugar For the walnut cake 100g sugar 100g butter 100g egg 100g flour 2g baking powder 200g chopped walnuts For the orange … <a href="https://served.mt/milk-chocolate-mousse-and-walnut-cake/">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>
Quick Fix – Breakfast
Wake & Bake Say goodbye to another boring bowl of plain porridge or cold cornflakes, topped with maybe a drizzle of milk or a sprinkle of brown sugar. These creative topping ideas will ensure breakfast’s most popular cereals never taste bland again. The general rule of thumb however is to include a nut, a fruit, … <a href="https://served.mt/quick-fix-breakfast/">Continued</a>
Nuts about nuts
Walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, pine nuts, cashews, and many more… Throughout the ages, these high-fat, high-protein tree seeds have served as a major source of energy, essential for surviving the harsh winter months. Their natural ability to be stored and resist decay throughout winter has made them a valuable resource for animals and humans alike. Many … <a href="https://served.mt/nuts-about-nuts/">Continued</a>
Vegan Aubergine tart
Suitable for vegan dietary Serves 6–8 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 250g vegan puff pastry 1 aubergine 2 beetroots Olive oil Balsamic vinegar 60g goat’s cheese 80g walnuts A sprinkle of coco sugar 200g black olives 1 clove garlic Seasoning for the dressing 2tsp. tahini 1tbsp. olive oil A dash of good quality honey Method … <a href="https://served.mt/vegan-aubergine-tart/">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>
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>
Goji Berry, Chia seed and walnut muffins
Serves 4 Prep time 30 mins Ingredients 2 cups oat meal 3 bananas 3 eggs ½ cup desiccated coconut 2 tbsp. chia seeds 1 cup goji berries 1 tsp. vanilla essence 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tbsp. coconut oil 1 tbsp. cinnamon 1 tbsp. chopped walnuts Method Blend together oatmeal, bananas, eggs, coconut, chia seeds, … <a href="https://served.mt/goji-berry-chia-seed-and-walnut-muffins/">Continued</a>