An elegant and light dessert, made from crisp summer bambinella pears that are poached in vanilla and cinnamon. Ideally served on whipped sweet ricotta and topped with crushed and whole candied hazelnuts. If you are Maltese, or have seen this…
Semolina roasted potatoes
Crunchy golden semolina roasted potatoes with a fluffy and pillowy centre. These semolina roasted potatoes are the perfect side for a Sunday lunch, or any other meal to be honest. As side dishes, I like to make easy ones which…
Caponata Shakshuka
Caponata Shakshuka is a fusion of two of the most popular Mediterranean dishes in one. A fragrant dish made with eggs gently poached in a Maltese style Kapunata (Caponata) sauce. Finished off with a sprinkling of fresh mint, spring onion…
Curried Sweet Potato Dip
This curried sweet potato dip is a savoury smooth dip made from baked sweet potatoes with curry, finished off with a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of chili oil with crushed peppers. A couple of months ago, while…
Mirabelle and Pistachio Tarts
A summery tart filled with a layer of crushed pistachios topped with fresh juicy and sweet mirabelle plums. These Mirabelle and Pistachio Tarts are perfect as an afternoon treat or as an elegant dessert. Making the Tarts This tart is…
Tomatoes and Burrata Salad
A fresh salad made with a mix of in season ripe and flavourful tomatoes, topped with a light and zesty dressing and chunks of soft and creamy burrata cheese. Even though tomatoes can be found all year round, they are…
Mini Sardine Burgers with roasted red peppers and yogurt sauce
These incredible mini sardine burgers are a twist on fish burgers, which are full of healthy nutrients and fresh ingredients. Using mainly pantry essentials these patties can be served as burgers or on their own. Sardines Sardines, you either love…
Kapunata – Maltese Caponata
Maltese Caponata, Kapunata, is a simple and flavourful salty, sweet and sour salad. Made from a mix of fresh summer vegetables that can be served warm or cold. What is caponata? Most probably you’ve already heard about Sicilian caponata, as…
Tiramisù Truffles
These tiramisù truffles are the perfect creamy – easily devoured in a single bite – dessert! So simple to make and taste exactly as a good Italian tiramisù. I’ve been wanting to share this recipe since I launched this food…
Peach and Blackberry compôte toast
This peach and blackberry compôte toast is a fresh and summery delight. Made of toasted bread layered with soft ricotta, topped with blackberry compôte and sliced ripe peaches, which is finished with a handful of toasted almonds and generous drizzle…
Sticky Cinnamon Morning Buns
Soft inside and sticky on the outside these sticky cinnamon morning buns are an ideal breakfast treat to be enjoyed slightly warm on their own or drizzled with some cream cheese frosting! I have been obsessed with anything ‘cinnamony’ for…
Peach and Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans
Upping the summer salad game with this peach and goat cheese salad! The ideal fusion of flavour and texture is created between the sweetness from the the soft peaches, crunchy red onions and the chewy candied pecans, and the tanginess…
