I did it! Finally I managed to prepare edible, light, (although I am sure they could be lighter) potato gnocchi. The various times I attempted to prepare potato gnocchi I always ended up throwing away the whole lot. They came either too gummy or too heavy and so I chose to eat them only in [...]
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The versatility of salt cod (bakkaljaw)
Posted in Fish recipes, Maltese, Oven baked recipes, Recipes on Feb 27th, 2012
My mind immediately associates salt cod with Lent and with a poor man’s meal. Probably I got this impression because this dish was part of the diet of local rural families. My grandmother used to prepare bakkaljaw cooked in a tomato, caper, olive and mint sauce during the fasting period in Lent. Yet, I have [...]
The most popular beef cut: the fillet
Posted in Meat, Oven baked recipes, Recipes on Jan 16th, 2012
My husband’s second job preference is that of a butcher. I am saying this because one day he told me so and not because I would like him to become one, or because I imagine him carrying beef carcasses and whole pigs! But, I must admit, that he can handle and cut meat very well. [...]
Sweet octopus stew
Posted in Fish recipes, Recipes on Jan 17th, 2011
Yesterday I could not attend to my regular appointment of preparing Sunday lunch thus I left everything in the hands of my mother. No matter how adventurous I am in the kitchen, I always look forward to eat some traditional dish prepared from a knowledgeable cook! Mum was always a cooking enthusiast, she was our [...]
Al Sale! Chicken this time!
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 [...]
Legal tuna
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 [...]
On Mother’s day we never plan to eat out, I always feel that genuine food in restaurants cannot be really enjoyed on similar occasions! Therefore, like I do on many other special occasions I prepare a menu and spend some hours in the kitchen cooking. For this time I could not really plan what to [...]
Octopus salad
Posted in Fish recipes, Recipes, Salads on Apr 3rd, 2010
Cooking octopus during Lent is popular with us Maltese. This recipe is more adventurous than the usual octopus in garlic or octopus stew. Octopus with parsley pesto Serves 4 1.5kg octopus 1 whole garlic bulb rind of 1 lemon chili pepper 3 parsley stalks 4 tblsp olive oil 4 large potatoes for the parsley pesto [...]
Nearly unfailingly, every Sunday morning is dedicated to cooking. During the week I start looking for innovative recipes to try during the weekend. Then, a special menu is created for Sunday lunch which is usually a 3 course meal. This Sunday we had some friends over and prepared the following menu: Octopus salad served on [...]
Mushroom soup
Posted in Recipes on Jan 24th, 2010
If you find some nice white mushrooms you can indulge in this simple and tasty soup. Here is what you require: Serves 4 500gr mushrooms 1 onion 1 celery stalk 1 garlic clove 1 large potato 2 fresh tomatoes 1ltr vegetable stock olive oil salt & pepper Chop the onion, garlic and celery stalk. Pour [...]