Warm spinach and tuna pies are the ideal meal for when you need comfort food. A Maltese classic which never goes out of taste. Buttery dough filled with an abundant tangy mixture that is well known all over the islands….
Bretzel – Sweet Luxembourgish Pretzel
Bretzel is a sweet Luxembourgish Pretzel made for Bretzelsonndeg (Pretzel Sunday), an Easter festivity on the fourth Sunday of Lent. This traditional sweet pretzel is made from puff pastry with icing and flaked almonds on top. Luxembourgish tradition Every year…
Sfineġ tal-Inċova – Traditional Maltese Anchovy Fritters
Sfineġ tal-Inċova are a fluffy yet crunchy Maltese speciality traditionally eaten during the Lent period, specifically on Good Friday. Basically, they are a fried dough ball with an anchovy on the inside. If I had to give you a list…
Pistachio Pesto Rigatoni
Pistachio pesto is a bright, vibrant and rich pesto which can be made in few easy steps! In under 30 minutes you can have a pasta dish packed with fresh flavours! Homemade pesto is always the best as it’s fresh…
Leek and Potato Soup
A silky smooth leek and potato soup which can be enjoyed both warm and cold. An easy to make soup which can be kept simple or loaded with other goodness. Soups are one of my favourite things to cook and…
Heart-Shaped Churros with a thick chocolate sauce
Easy to make heart-shaped churros covered in a pink cinnamon sugar and served with a thick chocolate sauce. A perfect fluffy and crunchy treat for Valentine’s day or any day of the year. Most probably you’ve had churros sometime in…
Deep Dish Chocolate Chip cookie
A deep dish chocolate chip cookie with a molten chocolate centre, is the perfect Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s day treat to indulge in this year. A dessert which is served warm so that the gooey centre steals the show. If…
Pink Lamingtons (Pasti mir-Roża)
Pink lamingtons are soft and fluffy sponge cakes soaked in jelly and covered with coconut. Originally from Australia this treat has found it’s way to Malta were it’s found at every bakery. While growing up in Malta my mum used…
Sun-dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta
A mixture of saltiness and sweetness makes this sun-dried tomato and spinach pasta dish a must try! If you want something light and easy but packed with tons of flavour, this has to be your go to recipe! In your…
Leek, Mushroom and Feta Hand Pies
These leek, mushroom and feta hand pies are the perfect treat to have on hand during the cold winter months. A flaky pie dough filled with leeks, mushrooms and feta, baked into a perfectly golden pie. Ideal to start the…
Peppered Ġbejna braided bread
Peppered ġbejna bread is a pillowy soft bread with a light crunchy crust that is filled with tangy peppered Maltese cheese. Since I’ve recently travelled to Malta to spend some time with my close family, I made it also a…
Soppa tal-Armla (Widow’s Soup)
A traditional Maltese hearty comforting soup made with fresh vegetables. In the soppa tal-armla it is customary to add eggs and the popular Maltese cheese ġbejna at the end. During winter, this soup is a staple which every household makes…
