tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41979351873168296562024-03-24T03:11:48.207-04:00A Maltese in New York CityAuthentic recipes from the island of Malta.Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-79310414584293653502024-02-01T12:29:00.004-05:002024-02-01T12:34:02.626-05:00Fried S'berry Donuts Fried DonutsWho doesn't remember these delicious doughnuts that every grocery store/confectionary in Malta used to sell early in the morning?Ingredients100g sugar500g plain flourPinch of Salt 10 grams dry yeast60g unsalted butter, melted250ml lukewarm milk100ml lukewarm waterExtra sugar for dustingMethod Put all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl except for the Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-16454138682434593062018-03-30T13:55:00.004-04:002024-03-23T09:19:56.267-04:00Qaghaq tal-Appostli (Apostles' Bread Rings)These bread rings are traditionally sold during the Lenten period in Malta and Gozo and they have been around for hundred of years.
Ingredients :
500g Plain Flour (or 00)6g Fresh Beer Yeast3tsp bread improver40g melted butter
280ml Water
2tsps Salt
3tbls Oil
1tsp Sugar
Sesame Seeds
Almonds whole
Method Mix the dry ingredients well and add the butter. Add the water and Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-33708974145378809052017-02-25T10:45:00.004-05:002017-02-25T10:54:46.805-05:00Patata Fgata (Smothered Potatoes)Going back to basics, the simple old fashioned way. This traditional Maltese staple side dish can be served with practically anything however due to its flavor profile, it goes best with fish.
Ingredients
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup water
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
Herbs (marjoram, basil, rosemary, parsley, a tsp of each)
Salt & Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-1805709138525166462017-02-09T10:48:00.003-05:002017-02-09T10:49:44.125-05:00Pudina tal-hobz (Bread Pudding)
Pudina tal-hobz
Who doesn't crave this comfort food from time to time? It is such an easy dish to make and the result is always perfect! The best part is that it is made with ingredients that are readily available in the kitchen!
Ingredients
300g bread (1-2 day old bread is fine)
400ml milk
60g hazelnuts or walnuts
100g raisins
50g cherries
50g chocolate, chopped
1 Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-35945710257921439472016-11-05T11:00:00.001-04:002016-11-05T11:00:48.755-04:00Gozitan FtiraGozo, Malta's sister island, produces this lovely, mouth watering pizza! You cannot visit Gozo and not try one of these amazing ftiras!
Ingredients
Maltese Bread Dough (or regular pizza dough)
Thinly sliced potatoes (semi boiled)
Tomato Sauce
Mozzarella
Sausage
Bacon
Onions
Parsley
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
Roll dough out as if you are preparing a pizza from scratch. Add the ingredients Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-66004799477646415712016-11-05T08:15:00.004-04:002024-02-01T12:33:26.855-05:00Bziezen tal-krema (Fresh Cream Donuts)
Who doesn't remember these delicious doughnuts that every grocery store/confectionary in Malta used to sell early in the morning?
Ingredients
100g sugar500g plain flourPinch of Salt 10 grams dry yeast60g unsalted butter, melted250ml lukewarm milk100ml lukewarm waterIcing Powder for dusting
Put all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-43858376199420268342014-07-13T13:39:00.001-04:002014-07-13T13:41:56.843-04:00Traditional Maltese Ice-CreamRemember that ice-cream that used to be served in weddings and holy communion receptions? Here's the recipe!
As usual me and my friend Georgina became obsessed with recreating this old time favorite ice-cream! Unlike gbejniet, this took only a couple of days to achieve!
Ingredients
2 cans evaporated milk
100g sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 rind of a lemon grated
1/4 cup heave cream.
1/2 tsp vanilla Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-83831166838085039572013-12-10T10:18:00.001-05:002013-12-10T12:55:44.392-05:00Sugar Free Yuletide Christmas LogIt is not Christmas in Malta without the traditional Yuletide Christmas Log! This walnut packed log is super easy to make and requires no baking! The original recipe calls for regular cookies and condensed milk. A few years ago I came across a similar recipe to the one I posted below for diabetics*. Over the years I have modified it and made it my own and my dad loves it!
Ingredients
1lb SugarKarlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-42232505118993823572013-07-26T13:04:00.001-04:002013-07-26T16:58:11.945-04:00Peach CrumbleIngredients
6 Large Peaches
1 cup sweetener
1 cup Almond Meal
1 cup Sweetner
1 tbl Cinnamon
1 egg
1/2 stick butter
1/2 cup walnuts
Method :
Peel the peaches and slice into uneven slices. Sprinkle with sweetener and let macerate for about half an hour.
In the meantime combine the dry ingredients well and add a beaten egg to the mixture until it resembles course breadcrumbs.
Melt theKarlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-15967661184066721602013-05-03T17:34:00.001-04:002013-05-03T17:34:48.210-04:00Strawberry Cheese Cake (No bake)
Ingredients
Base :
9 oz walnuts, pecans or almonds
4tbs melted butter or 4 tbs honey
Filling :
16 oz cream-cheese (2 packages)
1 cup Sugar Free Cool Whip
16 oz Strawberries (sliced)
1 package Gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup Splenda (or any other sweetener)
Method
Place the nuts in a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin (or process through food processor). Add the butter or Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-49378766698760551672013-05-03T15:13:00.001-04:002013-05-03T15:14:40.634-04:00Maltese Sausage
Ingredients
4.5lbs of pork butt or shoulder (ground) (or 3.5lb minced pork and 1lb of pork fat)
1-1.5 oz black pepper*
0.5-1oz coriander seeds*
1-2oz sea salt
10 garlic cloves minced
Bunch of parsley finely chopped
Method (for KitchenAid users)
Rinse the hog casings in hot water from the salt and let them sit in a bowl of hot water for about 20 minutes. Run water through the casings after Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-220198839084760552013-05-01T17:30:00.001-04:002013-05-01T17:30:04.341-04:00Ricotta stuffed zucchini
Ingredients
2 large zucchini/marrows
1 cup part skimmed ricotta
1/2 cup parmesan
1 egg
Cherry Tomatoes
Rosemary.
Method
Slice the marrows vertically from the middle to end up with four quarters. Scrape the inside out with a spoon.
In a bowl, beat the egg, add the ricotta, Parmesan rosemary, salt and pepper. Stuff the quarters with this mixture. Place halved cherry tomatoes on topKarlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-85467467789643507672013-05-01T17:29:00.001-04:002013-05-01T17:29:17.434-04:00S'berry, Lime, Ginger and Mint Water
Ingredients
6 large strawberries, sliced
2 limes, sliced
1 piece ginger, chopped
Handful of Mint
Method
Fill up a large pitcher with ice-cold water and stir in the above ingredients. I do not know if this has any particular health benefits, but it is definitely a refreshing beverage loaded with vitamins!
Let sit overnight before consumption. Serve Chilled.
Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-26292082506442404162013-04-29T15:51:00.001-04:002013-04-29T15:51:29.281-04:00Moroccan Shrimp Salad
Ingredients
Rocket Salad (or any mixed greens)
Diced tomatoes
Diced avocados (1/2 per person)
1 oz feta cheese (per person)
3-4 oz shrimps per person
Salad Dressing
Sesame Oil
Olive Oil
Lime Juice
Tarragon Vinegar
Maggi Seasoning
Smoked Korean Red Pepper Flakes
Green Scallions
1 cube of Avocado (to act as the emulsifier.)
1 oz crushed peanuts, walnuts or pecans
Shrimp Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-20841532105847416622013-04-29T13:09:00.002-04:002013-04-29T13:09:35.865-04:00Portobello Pizza and BurgersThis will definitely take care of that junk craving that haunts us from time to time!
Portobello Pizza
2 Portobello Mushrooms
2 slices Prosciutto (or any ham)
2 oz grated Part Skimmed Mozzarella
Oregano
Turkey Burger
1 or 2 Jennie-O Turkey Burgers
Mixed Greens (or iceberg lettuce)
Tomato, sliced
2 slices of Part Skimmed Mozzarella
Method - Portobello Pizza
Remove the stems from the Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-33616831487203141342013-04-27T11:06:00.001-04:002013-04-27T11:06:34.636-04:00Stuffed Pork Roast with Veggie Kebabs
Ingredients
1.5lb Pork Loin
1 cup spinach
6 slices low fat ham
3oz Gouda or any low fat cheese
Veggies for kebabs
Method
Fillet the pork loin with a very sharp knife. Cover it in cling film and pound it out with a kitchen hammer until almost double in size. Layer the ham, spinach and cheese and roll up, using toothpicks if needed. Seal in a hot skillet and then pop in Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-4420725939110163082013-04-27T10:06:00.002-04:002013-04-27T10:06:43.924-04:00Quiche breakfast "cupcakes"
Ingredients
7 large eggs (or the equivalent in egg whites)
1/3 cup part skimmed ricotta
2 table spoons ground flex meal (optional)
5 large mushrooms
1 bunch spring onions
1 large bell pepper or 6 small ones
5 oz turkey breakfast sausage links
2 oz grated low fat cheese
Cayenne Pepper
Garlic Powder
Method
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Finely chop the spring onions (using only aboutKarlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-47295539994096201202013-04-23T13:42:00.001-04:002013-04-23T21:00:44.097-04:00Zalza tal-Bzar (Bell Pepper sauce)Ingredients
4-5 Bell Peppers, sliced.
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic
1 large can crushed tomatoes
1 large can water (use same can that the tomatoes came in)
1/2 cup olives
1 table spoon capers
Basil (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Stir fry the onions and garlic until well cooked. Remove from skillet and put on the side. In the same skillet, stir fry the bell peppers for aboutKarlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-1993157196131567722013-04-17T20:35:00.001-04:002013-04-18T11:06:02.841-04:00Stuffed Marrows
Ingredients
2 large green marrows/zucchini
6 oz beef
1 onion
1 clove garlic
1egg
Cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees f.
Slice the marrows vertically from the middle to end up with four equal parts. Scrape the inside out with a spoon and save it in a bowl.
In a skillet, brown the onion, garlic and meat. After 10mins of cooking add the insides of the marrows and keep cooking until they Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-11703241130458948792013-04-16T17:33:00.001-04:002013-04-16T17:47:57.505-04:00Kabocca bil-kapuljat (Cabbage with ground beef)
Ingredients
1 onion sliced
1/2 lb ground beef or 6oz bacon
1 whole cabbage
3 cups stock (chicken or beef)
Method
Sautee the onion and the beef in a deep skillet. When the onion becomes translucent and the beef has browned, throw in the chopped cabbage, add the stock and seasoning and let simmer (covered) on low heat for about 20mins, stirring occasionally.
Serve with freshly grated parmesan.
Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-65899817013589630962013-04-13T10:08:00.001-04:002013-04-13T11:15:02.231-04:00Breakfast pizzaChoose big plump tomatoes, slice thickly at about an inch each. Top with some part skimmed mozzarella and bacon bits. Sprinle some parsley or oregano, salt and pepper and broil until cheese melts.
Serve with eggs.
Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-79876327401419822402013-04-13T10:06:00.001-04:002013-04-27T10:27:22.800-04:00Parmesan EggsTired of the same plain boring eggs? Spinkle some parmesan and parsley on top of the eggs and serve with low sodium turkey bacon.
Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-19697202305737493832013-04-12T15:08:00.001-04:002013-04-13T09:08:55.456-04:00Chicken Salad with a twist
Tired of the usual mixed green setup for a salad? Try this one!
Ingredients
1 cup cooked chicken breast, cubed
1-2 red or orange bell peppers roughly chopped
4 radishes, roughly chopped
Handful of fresh basil, chopped
Any dressing that you want
Toss everything together and dress with your favourite dressing!
Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-78940781235355401832013-04-12T14:01:00.001-04:002013-04-13T09:09:31.796-04:00Pesce al cartoccio (Baked Fish in wine)
Ingredients
4 fillets of any fish that you like
2 onions sliced
5 cloves garlic
1 cup cherry tomatoes
10 olives
2 Table Spoons of Capers
1.5 cups white wine
Handful of fresh chopped basil
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Layer a deep baking pan with foil and spread the sliced onions at the bottom. Pour the 1.5 cups of white wine on top of the onions and Karlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197935187316829656.post-31421038009938902652013-04-10T13:25:00.003-04:002013-04-10T13:25:52.234-04:00Ham and Gbejna Salad
Ingredients
Baby Spinach Leaves
Mixed Greens
Yellow Bell Pepper
1/2 Cucumber
4 Radishes
1 or 2 Gbejna
Handful of chopped ham
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Toss everything together and dress with the vinaigrette. The crispness of the radishes and the freshness of the cucumber go well with the acidic flavor of the gbejna. You can substitute gbejna for goat's cheese or feta, but the taste won'tKarlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466053990557975520noreply@blogger.com0