This roasted olives and capers potato salad is ready to make your summer nights unforgettable! Ready in few minutes, this tangy salty potato salad can be enjoyed warm or cold. Potato salads are an easy great carb addition to every…
Qarnit bit-Tewm – Octopus in Garlic
Qarnit bit-tewm is tender octopus in garlic, parsley and plenty of olive oil! A perfect appetizer on its own, or for dinner! Growing up in Malta, I used to eat octopus frequently! My father had friends who used to go…
Cannoncini – Puff Pastry Cannoli with Pastry Cream
Cannoncini are an Italian dessert made from crispy flaky butter puff pastry filled with a luscious velvety pastry cream. Traditionally, you can find these cannoncini in all bakeries and pastry shops around Italy. Ideally, to be enjoyed after Sunday’s lunch…
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Spaghetti alla puttanesca is a classic Italian dish ready in a few minutes! Perfect for a quick lunch or an easy weeknight dinner. In our home, we consider ourselves big pasta lovers. I personally, could eat it every day without…
Chickpea and Ġbejniet Chopped Salad
Fresh and bright finely chopped salad topped with marinated chickpeas and Maltese ġbejna cheeselets. Warmer days are coming and I’m now starting to crave lighter and fresh meals. Taking inspiration from Tabbouleh and other Middle Eastern salads, I created this…
Żebbuġ Mimli – Stuffed Maltese Olives
Żebbuġ mimli are large green stuffed olives with a tuna paste mixture! These salty olives are the perfect nibble to enjoy with a glass of wine. In Malta, from a small private get together to a wedding to any celebration…
Lemon Curd and Strawberry Rolls
Brighten your days with these soft and fluffy zesty lemon curd and strawberry rolls. Stuffed sweet rolls are always a good idea, no matter the season! These lemon curd and strawberry rolls are a perfect late winter and spring treat…
Lemon Curd Linzer Cookies
Lemon Curd Linzer cookies are the perfect spring treat! A tangy sour lemon curd sandwiched between two sweet pasta frolla cookies. As Easter approaches I always plan several dessert recipes. It feels that it’s the perfect time to enjoy some…
Kwareżimal Cheesecake
An easy to make, no bake Kwareżimal Cheesecake. A thick Kwareżimal biscuit layer topped with a honey flavour cream and finished with plenty of nuts and honey on top! Every year I make several batches of the traditional Maltese lenten…
Maltese Arjoli Dip
Arjoli is a rich herby savoury dip, traditionally served with snails. Although, it can be enjoyed just with bread or fresh veggies. In Malta one of the main dishes is snails. Commonly served as a stew or as an appetizer,…
Ross il-Forn – Maltese Baked Rice
Ross il-forn is a traditional Maltese baked rice dish. The rice bake is made with a rich meat sauce finished with a crispy cheesy top. Like the Imqarrun, this baked rice dish is a staple in every Maltese household. It…
Kwareżimini
A twist on the traditional Maltese lent sweets Kwareżimal, the Kwareżimini are the perfect bite size biscuits to indulge in! These Kwareżimini come from the love I have for Kwareżimal. Each year, once lent approaches, I get eager to start…
