This recipe hits home! 🇲🇹 Although the traditional dish is from the neighbouring island of Sicily, it is also a popular dish in Malta with varieties found all over the place. The basic ingredients for the dish are aubergines, tomatoes, olives and capers. Some include other vegetables like zucchini, carrots and bell peppers. The beautiful…
Easy Bean Patties
When it comes to batch cooking, this is one of my go-to recipes. It is easy, simple and fast with mouthwatering results. It is also very flexible, in the sense that you can adjust the flavourings in terms of spices and herbs you put in. The below combo is my favourite as these patties can…
Sweet potato, Carrot & Feta Patties
Fritters and patties are a great way to incorporate various veggies in one meal. They are enjoyed by adults and children alike and can be easily adjusted to one’s taste and preferences. Recipes for patties are more of a guideline or an inspiration to what ingredients can be combined together rather than a strict follow-through…
Peach & Goat Cheese Galette
During this time of the year, when peaches are very ripe and in full season, I like to include them in various smoothies, salads, muffins and galettes. One of my favourite summer salads includes peaches, burrata, tomatoes, fresh basil and a balsamic vinegar dressing. A simple meal which is easy to put together and incorporates…
Potato & Chickpea Burgers
These burgers are inspired by the Indian street food snack called ‘aloo chana chaat’. This combines the two main ingredients of potatoes and chickpeas with various aromatics, spices and chutneys to create one of the most delightful snacks. I have taken more or less the same ingredients, and put them in a patty form. The…
Vegan Sweet & Sour Tofu
This recipe is my vegan alternative to the Chinese takeaway dish, sweet and sour pork, using tofu instead of the meat. Tofu is such a versatile ingredient. I consider it as blank canvas as it can be adapted into various cuisines and dishes. The secret to cooking good tofu is to get rid of the…
Asparagus, Sun-dried tomato & Olive Loaf
The asparagus season is past its peak now. However, we are still enjoying the last of the season. We basically eat a year’s worth of asparagus in just a couple of weeks while it is fresh and locally source-able. So here’s another asparagus recipe… 😀 I made this loaf combining fresh asparagus with the mediterranean…
Cheesy Asparagus & Mushroom Rice Casserole
This casserole is a perfect way to make use of and enjoy the current fresh Spring produce. I definitely consider this dish as comfort food and it reminds me of a quick alternative to the Maltese Ross il-forn. It is perfect for a grey coldish day as I guarantee that it will lift your spirits…
Gluten free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Has anyone ever said no to chocolate chip cookies? 🍪🍪🍪Everybody loves these cookies, especially when these are on the healthier side but are still decadent and rich! The perfect chocolate chip cookie should be crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Another key aspect here is a good ratio of chocolate…
Mushrooms with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Spinach
Mushrooms can take on a lot of flavour from other ingredients in a dish. If you just sauté them by themselves, they might be a bit boring. However, magical flavours emerge when adding even with a single clove of garlic and some olive oil or butter. One of the key things when cooking mushrooms is…