‘Loquats [in Maltese ‘naspli’] and wild mulberries [‘cawsli’] are somewhat unusual fruits with a very short season. They start to ripen towards the end of …
Overnight Carrot Cake Oats [gluten free and vegan]
‘We had so many callers during our live show yesterday that I did not really get down to any real cooking. Â But I somehow managed …
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Easy Carrot and Orange Cake
Easy carrot and orange cake with no butter and no sugar
Gluten Free Quinoa Cookies
No added refined sugar, wheat free and you can swap the chocolate chips with dried fruit. And for the biscuits you will need: 35g …
Penne with Aubergines and Fresh Herbs
So simple and straighforward, everyone loves this dish. I always add dried mint whenever i use fresh mint, just a touch, it seems to bring …
Scottish Red Lentil Soup, so healthy with no added fat….
Inspite of the heat, I am craving this very healthy comfort meal that I make nearly every week in winter. It is so quick to …
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Tuna and Sweetcorn Salad [gluten free, lactose free]
Salads provide substantial meals in the summer months without spending too much time in a hot kitchen.
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Maltese Rabbit cooked in wine and garlic
'It is a public holiday today dedicated to St Peter and St Paul when the feast of Mnarja is celebrated. Picnics and outdoor family celebrations …
Weekend Baking: All-in-One light and fluffy Carrot Banana Loaf and Muffins
The combination of carrots with bananas in baking produces a very moist, light and fluffy cake. It is best eaten fresh but you can freeze …
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Maltese Village Cookies [Biskuttini tar-rahal] – no added fats
There are several recipes of traditional Maltese rusks but I particularly like this one with no added fats and a straightforward nearly all-in-one method.
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Healthy smoothie duo [and a hint of lemon grass]
The lemongrass flavour is divine and I made a two in one smoothie by mixing raw cacao with the mix for my bottom layer. I …
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Maltese Kawlata with Ham Hock
My mother and grandmother always added fennel seeds and local wild celery, both giving the kawlata a very distinct taste and I have done my …
Orange Almond and Chocolate Cakes [gluten free, lactose free]
Maltese and Gozitan oranges come in all shapes, flavours and sizes, blood oranges with bright red flesh that taste very faintly of raspberries, some with …
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Maltese Easter Figolli [gluten free, vegan, reduced sugar]
'Making figolli [two cookie layers with a soft mazipan filling] is a good childhood memory if you were brought up in Malta and making them …
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Baked Spelt zucchini, mint and feta fritters
‘I like to make crispy fritters in the oven using hardly any added fats. I use a little spelt flour to lightly coat the fritters …
My Syrian Feast
Tucked away in a side street in Gzira you will find Hasan with a wonderful variety of fresh Syrian dishes and he also shared some …
Weekend Baking: Olive and Vintage Cheddar Bread [yeast free]
Using vintage or extra mature cheddar gives an amazing flavour to this yeast-free quick bread that can be made in minutes. Fresh home baking is …
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Gurbell al Cartoccio with roasted fennel potatoes, fish on Fridays
Gurbell [meagre in English] is one of the most delicious fish that is available locally. It has a firm and fleshy texture, with a mild …
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