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Watercolour illustration of white bean stew with tomatoes, carrots and celery.

Maltese · Stovetop

Fażola Bajda (White Bean Stew)

A comforting Maltese white bean stew with tomato, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Rustic, economical, and excellent with bread.

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 whole green broad beans with sliced garlic, parsley and lemon.

30 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Ful bit-Tewm (Broad Beans with Garlic)

A simple Maltese broad bean dish with garlic, olive oil, lemon, and parsley. Rustic, fresh, and full of spring flavour.

Watercolour illustration of golden breaded cheeselets with a soft white centre and lemon.

20 min

Maltese · Frying

Ġbejniet Moqlija (Fried Cheeselets)

Maltese cheeselets lightly coated and fried until golden, served with lemon, pepper, and fresh herbs.

Watercolour illustration of Maltese vegetable stew with aubergine, green peppers, olives and capers.

110 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Kapunata (Maltese Vegetable Stew)

A vibrant Mediterranean vegetable stew with aubergines, peppers, tomatoes, capers, and olives.

Watercolour illustration of thick Maltese vegetable soup with pumpkin, carrots, potatoes and peas.

65 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Minestra (Thick Maltese Vegetable Soup)

A hearty, rustic Maltese vegetable soup - thicker than brodu and packed with seasonal vegetables. A true everyday home dish.

Watercolour illustration of golden boat-shaped pastizzi filled with savoury white ricotta.

70 min

Maltese · Oven

Pastizzi tal-Irkotta (Maltese Ricotta Pastries)

Malta's beloved flaky pastries filled with seasoned ricotta. Crisp, golden, and best eaten warm from the oven.

Watercolour illustration of Maltese roast potato wedges with onions, fennel seeds and parsley.

90 min

Maltese · Oven

Patata l-Forn (Maltese Roast Potatoes)

Maltese oven-roasted potatoes with onion, garlic, stock, fennel seed, and olive oil. Golden on top, tender underneath, and full of Sunday lunch flavour.

Watercolour illustration of golden Maltese sesame bread rings with a tender crumb.

60 min

Maltese · Oven

Qagħaq tal-Ġulġlien (Maltese Sesame Rings)

Traditional Maltese sesame rings with a crisp crust, tender crumb, and fragrant aniseed. A simple bakery classic for tea or snacking.

Watercolour illustration of Maltese sheep-cheese ravioli with tomato and basil sauce.

95 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Ravjul bil-Ġbejniet tan-Nagħaġ (Sheep's Cheese Ravioli)

Traditional Maltese ravioli filled with fresh sheep cheese and served with a simple tomato and basil sauce.

Watercolour illustration of savoury ricotta pie with a white cheese and parsley filling.

70 min

Maltese · Oven

Torta tal-Irkotta (Maltese Ricotta Pie)

A traditional Maltese savoury ricotta pie with eggs, parsley, and cheese in golden shortcrust pastry. Simple, comforting, and excellent warm or cold.

Watercolour illustration of a sliced vanilla and chocolate marble cake.

65 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Torta tal-Marmurat (Maltese Marble Cake)

A homely Maltese marble cake with vanilla and chocolate swirls. Soft, simple, and perfect with tea or coffee.

Watercolour illustration of soft scrambled eggs with tomatoes and fresh mint.

30 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Balbuljata (Maltese Scrambled Eggs with Tomato)

Make traditional Maltese balbuljata with ripe tomatoes, softly scrambled eggs, garlic, and mint. A quick, rustic meal ready in 30 minutes.

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 golden pleated Maltese qassatat with white ricotta filling and black pepper.

70 min

Maltese · Oven

Qassatat tal-Irkotta (Maltese Ricotta Pies)

Make 10 Maltese ricotta qassatat with shortcrust pastry, a savoury cheese filling, and an open pleated top. Includes shaping and troubleshooting advice.

Watercolour illustration of vegetable soup with cauliflower, peas and fresh Maltese cheese.

55 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Soppa tal-Armla (Widow's Soup)

A traditional Maltese vegetable soup enriched with small fresh cheeselets (ġbejna). Simple, rustic, and deeply comforting.

Pasta alla Norma with aubergine, tomato, basil and cheese

45 min

Sicilian · Stovetop

Pasta alla Norma

A streamlined version of the Sicilian classic with golden aubergine, tomato, basil and salty ricotta salata.

Shakshuka eggs in spiced tomato and red pepper sauce

30 min

North African Inspired · Stovetop

Easy Shakshuka

A simple North African-inspired shakshuka with sweet peppers, warming spice and eggs cooked in tomato sauce.