Recipe collection

High-protein recipes.

Satisfying Mediterranean meals centred on chicken, fish, eggs and other protein-rich ingredients.

Watercolour illustration of braised chicken with mushrooms, onions and tomato sauce.

60 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Tiġieġa Stil tal-Kaċċaturi (Chicken Hunter's Style)

Tender chicken braised with onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes in white wine - a rustic Maltese classic.

Watercolour illustration of golden fried rabbit pieces with garlic, parsley and lemon.

60 min

Maltese · Frying

Fenek Moqli (Maltese Fried Rabbit)

A traditional Maltese fried rabbit dish, marinated then cooked with garlic, white wine, and herbs until golden and fragrant.

Watercolour illustration of golden vermicelli omelette with a cut wedge showing fine pasta strands.

25 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Froġa tat-Tarja (Vermicelli Omelette)

A simple Maltese vermicelli omelette made with eggs, pasta, cheese, and parsley. Quick, frugal, and excellent hot or cold.

Watercolour illustration of cooked liver slices with golden onions and parsley.

30 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Fwied bil-Basal (Liver with Onions)

A traditional Maltese liver dish cooked quickly with onions, garlic, wine, and parsley. Simple, rich, and deeply savoury.

Watercolour illustration of Maltese tripe stew with tomato, potatoes and parsley.

140 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Kirxa (Maltese Tripe Stew)

An old-style Maltese tripe stew slowly cooked with tomato, onion, garlic, wine, and herbs until tender and rich.

Watercolour illustration of stuffed calamari in tomato sauce with a sliced portion showing the filling.

75 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Klamari Mimli (Stuffed Calamari)

Maltese stuffed calamari filled with breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, capers, olives, and tentacles, simmered in tomato sauce.

Watercolour illustration of sliced simmered beef with garlic, parsley dressing and boiled potatoes.

135 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Laħam taċ-Ċanga fuq il-Fwar (Maltese Simmered Beef)

Traditional Maltese gently simmered beef served with garlic, parsley, olive oil, and lemon.

Watercolour illustration of grilled swordfish steaks with capers, parsley and lemon.

25 min

Maltese · Grill

Pixxispad Mixwi (Grilled Swordfish)

Maltese grilled swordfish with lemon, garlic, capers, parsley, and olive oil. Fresh, simple, and perfect for warm weather.

Watercolour illustration of Maltese meatballs in tomato sauce with parsley.

50 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Pulpetti tal-Laħam (Maltese Meatballs)

Traditional Maltese meatballs made with minced meat, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and cheese, then fried or simmered in tomato sauce.

Watercolour illustration of crisp whitebait fritters with parsley and lemon wedges.

30 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Pulpetti tal-Makku (Whitebait Fritters)

Traditional Maltese whitebait fritters with egg, parsley, garlic, and lemon. Quick, crisp-edged, and full of seaside flavour.

Watercolour illustration of cooked octopus pieces with garlic, parsley and lemon.

60 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Qarnit bit-Tewm (Maltese Octopus with Garlic)

A bold Maltese octopus dish with garlic, olive oil, lemon, and herbs, served warm or at room temperature.

Watercolour illustration of tuna steaks in tomato sauce with olives, capers and parsley.

35 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Tonn biz-Zalza (Tuna in Tomato Sauce)

A simple Maltese tuna dish simmered with tomato, onion, garlic, capers, olives, and herbs. Quick, savoury, and full of coastal flavour.

Watercolour illustration of Maltese pork sausages in tomato sauce with peas and parsley.

50 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Zalzett Malti biz-Zalza (Maltese Sausage in Tomato Sauce)

Rustic Maltese sausage simmered in tomato sauce with onion, garlic, wine, herbs, and peas. Rich, hearty, and perfect with bread or pasta.

Greek-style lemon oregano chicken with herbs

25 min

Greek · Air Fryer

Greek Air Fryer Chicken

Juicy Greek-inspired chicken with lemon, garlic and oregano, cooked quickly in the air fryer.

Greek chickpea salad with tomatoes, cucumber, feta and olives

15 min

Greek · No Cook

Greek Chickpea Salad

A crisp Greek-inspired chickpea salad with tomatoes, cucumber, olives and a sharp lemon dressing.

Watercolour illustration of Maltese rabbit stew with potatoes, carrots, peas and tomato sauce.

85 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Stuffat tal-Fenek (Maltese Rabbit Stew)

Traditional Maltese rabbit stew slow-cooked with tomato, red wine, garlic, potatoes, and peas. A rich national dish for sharing.

Watercolour illustration of stuffed beef rolls in tomato sauce with peas and an egg-filled cut slice.

75 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Bragioli (Maltese Beef Olives)

Bragioli are Maltese stuffed beef rolls with pork, egg, and parsley, simmered in tomato sauce. Learn how to fill, roll, and cook them gently.

Watercolour illustration of golden fried lampuki fillets with garlic, parsley and lemon.

30 min

Maltese · Frying

Lampuki Moqlija (Maltese Fried Mahi-Mahi)

Simple Maltese fried lampuki seasoned with lemon, garlic, parsley, and olive oil. A seasonal fish dish from late summer and autumn.

Roasted salmon with cherry tomatoes, olives, beans and lemon

28 min

Mediterranean Inspired · Oven

Mediterranean Salmon

A colourful one-pan salmon dinner with burst tomatoes, briny olives, lemon and tender white beans.