by Lea Hogg
‘it was with great pleasure that I welcomed Pippa Mattei to my weekend tv show. Pippa is a good friend who was also my cookery teacher. She introduced me to the preparation of real Maltese food when I returned to live in Malta a few years ago. We will be seeing more of Pippa’s recipes and I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do. ‘
by Lea Hogg
Martha made some plain cupcakes during this week’s show and here is the simple all in one recipe. The theme of her sugarpaste decoration was Halloween this week and I hope you will enjoy seeing her work as much as I did.
by Lea Hogg
‘My special guests this week were Joe Vella and his wife Julie. Joe never fails to impress me. He is the writer of 3 amazing cookbooks and is in a class of his own having won many awards for his contribution to the hospitality industry.’
+ Salads, Uncategorized, Vegan
by Lea Hogg
One of my favourite barley recipes is using it in a salad. It is of course not gluten free and if you are following a gluten free diet, swap with quinoa. On tv I used 250g of barley to add volume to the recipe if feeding a large crowd.
by Lea Hogg
Gozitan ftira is ideal for a party, to serve with drinks. My preference is always for homemade, no matter what it may be and although it is very easy to make the dough, ftira dough is available in most local bakeries and provides a quick shortcut.
by Lea Hogg
‘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 are organised an one can enjoy the warm weather before it gets too hot. Traditionally rabbit is eaten today and the rabbit in one of my grandmother’s recipes is simmered in wine, herbs and garlic.’
+ Baking, Lactose Free, Maltese and Gozitan Food, Maltese Sweets, Reduced Fat, Reduced Sugar, Uncategorized, Vegetarian, Weekend & Holiday Baking
by Lea Hogg
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.
by Lea Hogg
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 added oats and Greek Yoghurt and the result is amazing, both visually, nutritionally and taste.
by Lea Hogg
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 own variation by sticking to their recipe and adding kale, sweet potato and fresh turmeric which are all very popular at the moment.
by Lea Hogg
‘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 every Easter is a tradition for most Maltese families, even for those who usually do not make cakes and sweets.
+ Baking, Diabetic Friendly, Reduced Fat, Reduced Sugar, Savoury Food, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Vegetarian
by Lea Hogg
‘I like to make crispy fritters in the oven using hardly any added fats. I lightly coat the fritters and flour and brush them with olive oil to make them crispier. The mixture easily holds together. I served with tzaziki but if you are in a rush, simply mix some Greek yoghurt with fresh mint, salt and a pinch of dried mint to use … Read More Baked zucchini, mint and feta fritters
by Lea Hogg
Sfineg are associated with the the northern town of Rabat and I made them during today’s tv show adding Greek Feta cheese, by rubbing it into the flour before adding the other ingredients.
![Orange Almond and Chocolate Cakes [gluten free, lactose free]](https://i0.wp.com/leahogg.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/orange-almond-cake-.jpeg?fit=1200%2C893&ssl=1&resize=200%2C200)
![Pippa's Mqarrun fil-Forn [Maltese Baked Macaroni]](https://i1.wp.com/leahogg.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Imqarrun-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=200%2C200)
![Sundays are for baking and this vegan banana coconut cake is made without refined sugar and it is one of the most healthy yet delicious cakes you can make soooo quickly. It is topped with a thin layer of cashew frosting.
3 cups self raising flour
2 cups coconut
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
vanilla
1 cup tofu
4 tablespoon linseed ground with 12 tablespoons water
6 tablespoons aquafaba [chickpea water]
4 bananas
juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon cornflour
and instead of the processed sugar:
1 1/2 cups golden raisins soaked in just enough water to cover for a few hours or overnight. Then simply use a hand blender to process to a pulp.
in a large bowl sieve the flour and cornflour. Add the bicarbonate of soda and coconut. Mix.
In another bowl use a hand blender to process the bananas, lemon juice, linseed, tofu, vanilla.
Add the flour mixture a little at a time and mix in using a metal spoon. Finally beat the aquafaba until it is light and foamy and fold in gently.
Immediately pour the cake mix into a prepared cake tin and bake in a preheated oven at 170c for 35 minutes.
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#vegan #vegancake #banana #coconut #dessert #whatveganseat #wholefoods #cleaneating #healthy #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #foodblogger #veganfoodshare #veganrecipe #bestofvegan #aquafaba #linseed #flaxseed #instagood #malta #lovinmalta #visitmalta #letscookvegan #lactosefree](http://scontent-ams3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/df5fce94c45ba932ef64080d8955bc78/5C81FB2A/t51.2885-15/e35/c106.0.868.868/s150x150/43778231_2069548763101621_8742379865438318357_n.jpg "Sundays are for baking and this vegan banana coconut cake is made without refined sugar and it is one of the most healthy yet delicious cakes you can make soooo quickly. It is topped with a thin layer of cashew frosting.
3 cups self raising flour
2 cups coconut
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
vanilla
1 cup tofu
4 tablespoon linseed ground with 12 tablespoons water
6 tablespoons aquafaba [chickpea water]
4 bananas
juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon cornflour
and instead of the processed sugar:
1 1/2 cups golden raisins soaked in just enough water to cover for a few hours or overnight. Then simply use a hand blender to process to a pulp.
in a large bowl sieve the flour and cornflour. Add the bicarbonate of soda and coconut. Mix.
In another bowl use a hand blender to process the bananas, lemon juice, linseed, tofu, vanilla.
Add the flour mixture a little at a time and mix in using a metal spoon. Finally beat the aquafaba until it is light and foamy and fold in gently.
Immediately pour the cake mix into a prepared cake tin and bake in a preheated oven at 170c for 35 minutes.
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#vegan #vegancake #banana #coconut #dessert #whatveganseat #wholefoods #cleaneating #healthy #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #foodblogger #veganfoodshare #veganrecipe #bestofvegan #aquafaba #linseed #flaxseed #instagood #malta #lovinmalta #visitmalta #letscookvegan #lactosefree")
![The weather is changing and here comes the autumn and some delicious roasts. Sprinkling some raw couscous on fennel and sesame seed potatoes before roasting them makes them extra crunchy and so soft inside.
300g potatoes, chopped with skin on
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons uncooked couscous
1 teaspoon fresh or dried herbs [optional]
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 tablespoon fennel seeds
Sea Salt
Prepare an oven dish by greasing with a tablespoon of olive oil. In a large bowl toss the potatoes with the olive oil, herbs and salt if you are using it. Finally add the raw couscous and toss again. Use your hands to mix the potatoes and ensure that they are consistently covered.
Place in a preheated oven at 220C for 35 minutes. Spinkle with more sea salt if desired, fennel and sesame seeds.
Serve hot or cold with drinks and a toothpick or as a side to a main meal. The inside remains soft and so creamy !
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#lovemalta roast #roastdinner #roastpotatoes #roastlunch #sundaylunch #sunday #food #foodie #healthy #quickandeasyfood #simple #familyfood #budgetmeals #glutenfree #vegan #life #love #yummy #veganfood #malta #lovinmalta #lovemalta #recipes #cooking #instafood #blog #familyfoodtribe #fennelseeds #sesameseeds #deliciousfood #mediterraneanfood](http://scontent-ams3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/9442d7592f2dbc163963946dcd6d3b0a/5C57AC20/t51.2885-15/e35/s150x150/41891006_946226838918442_1611937023861337886_n.jpg "The weather is changing and here comes the autumn and some delicious roasts. Sprinkling some raw couscous on fennel and sesame seed potatoes before roasting them makes them extra crunchy and so soft inside.
300g potatoes, chopped with skin on
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons uncooked couscous
1 teaspoon fresh or dried herbs [optional]
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 tablespoon fennel seeds
Sea Salt
Prepare an oven dish by greasing with a tablespoon of olive oil. In a large bowl toss the potatoes with the olive oil, herbs and salt if you are using it. Finally add the raw couscous and toss again. Use your hands to mix the potatoes and ensure that they are consistently covered.
Place in a preheated oven at 220C for 35 minutes. Spinkle with more sea salt if desired, fennel and sesame seeds.
Serve hot or cold with drinks and a toothpick or as a side to a main meal. The inside remains soft and so creamy !
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#lovemalta roast #roastdinner #roastpotatoes #roastlunch #sundaylunch #sunday #food #foodie #healthy #quickandeasyfood #simple #familyfood #budgetmeals #glutenfree #vegan #life #love #yummy #veganfood #malta #lovinmalta #lovemalta #recipes #cooking #instafood #blog #familyfoodtribe #fennelseeds #sesameseeds #deliciousfood #mediterraneanfood")