This recipe here takes me back home, as the flavours remind me of ħobż biż-żejt (translated to bread with oil). In Malta, ħobż biż-żejt is a traditional lunchtime snack. It consists of a traditional Maltese loaf or a ftira (a round flat-ish bread similar to ciabatta) spread with kunserva (a sweet tomato paste), and topped…
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Oat and Ginger Cookies
This post is especially dedicated to my sister-in-law, Johanna! 😘😘😘 I make these cookies on a regular basis because they are so easy to prepare, take no time at all and are awesome! You can always find all ingredients in my kitchen cupboards since they are all used in various other recipes. I started making these…
Vegetable Sushi Rolls & Nigiri
I know that traditional sushi is not for everyone. But the recipe below is different and you should at least have a look at it before saying No! 🙂 Sushi is often associated with raw fish. However, it is sometimes also served with cooked meat and/or vegetables. In Budapest, a land which is quite far…
Pizza time!
Pizza is enjoyed by everyone, from kids to adults. The best thing about it is that it can be personalised and topped with your favourite toppings. You can get store-bought pizza dough at most supermarkets, roll it out and put your desired ingredients on top. But what if you could make your own pizza dough…
Spinach, Mushroom & Kimchi Pies
Since last Autumn, we had been experimenting with making our own kimchi at home. The first attempt was way too garlicky, which made the whole thing past the edible zone. Over time, the experiment has come a long way and we are happy with the latest batches that we made. Once you get the hang…
Spinach and Asparagus Risotto
Coming from Malta, which is geographically very close to Italy, we share a lot of common aspects between our culture and that of Italy. Particularly when it comes to the two cuisines, there is a lot of overlap, so pasta and risotto dishes are a favourite meal amongst the Maltese people. Risotto can be a…
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
I am a fan of cinnamon, and I like to include it in both sweet and savoury dishes. It is said to have a lot of health benefits, such as it being a great antioxidant. Cinnamon has also been used for thousands of years because of its medicinal properties. I guess that one of the most…
Homemade Potato Gnocchi
Potato Gnocchi is a popular classic Italian meal. It is a very simple dish, yet so many of us are hesitant to make them. They do take some time and work to prepare. However, once they are well made, I like to call them ‘Fluffy Pillows of Potato’! 🙂 When I make them, I prefer…
Kwareżimal – Maltese Lenten Cookies
This recipe reminds me of home and the beautiful smells that would fill our house while baking these cookies. The orange blossom water smell also reminds me of Spring, which happens to be round the corner. 🙂 Kwareżimal refers to the forty days of Lent, during which traditionally in Malta most animal products were avoided. In fact,…
Bavarian Sweet Dumplings (Dampfnudel)
Dampfnudel, as they are called in Germany, are made from a yeast dough, formed into balls and then steamed. They are often served with warm vanilla sauce and sprinkled with cinnamon powder. Sometimes they are also filled with a dollop of fruit jam, mostly berry jam. These are mainly a winter treat and can often be found in food stalls…