Posted in Recipes on Oct 8th, 2010
Tea-time! Muffin time! Here’s an interesting recipe of soft grape muffins which is very easy! Ingredients for 12 muffins 350gr flour 150gr sugar pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 sachet baker’s yeast 2 tblsp honey 4 tblsp olive oil 1 tub natural yogurt 2 eggs 250gr grapes Start by mixing the dry [...]
Following our attendance to the festival of the primi piatti in Foligno last weekend, my Dad stocked our cupboards with different pasta shapes, and wines, cheeses and salumi! We have a good stock which might last till Christmas! Might, I said eh! One of the special pasta we got is this tart-like shaped pasta which today Chris prepared [...]
Posted in Meat, Oven baked recipes, Poultry, Recipes on Oct 3rd, 2010
Some may find chicken al sale a strange combination since many associate the al sale method with fish. Yet, I wanted to try this recipe and the result was a juicy tender chicken! The recipe follows for you to try. Chicken baked in salt Ingredients for 4 people: 1.5kg whole corn-fed chicken 2kg sea salt [...]
Posted in Oven baked recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian recipes on Aug 28th, 2010
For anyone who is wondering what are paccheri these are pasta shapes similar to cannelloni but half their size. They can be stuffed with several types of filling or served with seafood sauces or chunky meat sauces. The following recipe is one of the most traditional for paccheri. Paccheri ricotta & basil Ingredients for 4 [...]
Posted in Recipes on Jul 8th, 2010
These cheap fish can make an exclusive variety of dishes which are delicious, especially in Summer! Although many fishermen use sardines as bait, I must say that this fish are a large source of omega-3, protein, calcium, B12 and vitamin D. Another pro is that they are relatively bought for few euros – just ask [...]
Posted in Recipes on Jun 27th, 2010
It’s the perfect time to find a large variety of fresh tomatoes which are ideal for summer lunches and can be used in many many ways! Here’s a seasoned tomato dish which can be served cold or warm with crusty bread and good quality extra virgin olive oil! For 4 persons you require: 1 kg [...]
Posted in Fish recipes, Oven baked recipes, Recipes on Jun 25th, 2010
If you are lucky enough to find fresh tuna available at your fishmonger then make the most of it since this species has become a very precious and expensive one! I tried the following recipe which turned out to be very delicate and tasty. Fresh tuna with crispy potatoes Ingredients for 4 persons: 4 fresh [...]
Posted in Recipes on May 16th, 2010
I always kept back from experimenting with pastry and doughs however when I tried the pizza dough I received quite positive feedback so I decided to give baking a chance! On Saturday we were invited over to a friends’ house for platters and wine, hence I rolled up my sleeves and prepared some focaccias to [...]
Posted in Fish recipes, Recipes on Mar 21st, 2010
As we were walking to the car we realized that the other fish shop had just put on display 2 trays of fresh anchovies – cleaned and filleted – a rare sight in Malta! So we immediately made our way to buy them and with only € 6 we had just less than a kilo [...]
Posted in Recipes on Feb 28th, 2010
Sunday Lunch recipe! Use leftovers for scrumptious sandwiches! Ingredients for 4: 1 kg pork loin (ask the butcher to open the loin for you so that you can put some filling and roll it ) 2 large leeks 1 lemon 200ml water 1 tsp sugar rosemary sprigs white wine salt & pepper Grate the lemon [...]
