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Torta Tal-Marmurat

August 10th, 2021 by

Traditional Maltese Torta Tal-Marmurat Recipe (almond, chocolate and orange tart)

Our food culture never ceases to amaze me. Our very own almond, chocolate and orange tart, known to us as torta tal-marmurat, is one example why. A chocolate, almond and orange filling, encased in a butter pastry, and then finally topped with more chocolate and flaked almonds.

Originally seen as a dessert for special occasions, I can’t help but want to make it on a regular basis, like recently when my family were invited to a bbq. I always find any excuse to share my food culture with friends and family. Why not when it is this good!

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Cauliflower Stew (Stuffat tal-pastard)

January 26th, 2018 by

This is a dish I have enjoyed time and time again. Cauliflower is the main ingredient in this dish. The added spices of coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and some curry powder really enhance this dish to another level. Raisins are also an added option but they work!

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Stuffed Aubergine (brungiel mimli)

January 17th, 2018 by

A traditional way of eating aubergines is by stuffing them with mince. I have added lots of mint in this recipe as it goes so well with aubergines!

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Stuffed white cabbage with a Maltese tomato piquant sauce

January 14th, 2018 by

A recipe I recently heard about from a relative. Although perhaps not traditionally Maltese, we do love stuffing many vegetables in this way. A much easier way than preparing cabbage rolls, quicker and just as tasty. Fennel seeds add the perfect aroma to this dish and go perfectly with the cabbage!

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Fried fish (Ħut moqli)

August 18th, 2017 by

Fried battered fish is delicious when done well. No soggy batter for me thank you! This recipe will outrival any fish and chip shop, guaranteed. Served with roast potatoes and Maltese tomato piquant sauce….

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Sliced beef in the oven (Laħam imqatta ‘fil-forn)

August 16th, 2017 by

When my cousin arrived recently for a visit, we were both craving a traditional Maltese meal. I had sliced beef sitting in my fridge, and it was suggested that I bake it, with vegetables, the traditional Maltese way! What a great idea it was.

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Nanna’s kapunata with eggs

May 22nd, 2017 by

Nanna (my two daughter’s grandmother) is in London visiting from Australia. Kapunata was the first Maltese meal she made us when she arrived. Variations abound but this is one of the ways we love to eat kapunata….

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Stuffed tomatoes with mince and rice

May 5th, 2017 by

Our stuffed/filled vegetable obsession continues. I love this recipe and large beef tomatoes are coming into their own right now. It is still not warm enough here in London so this baked version with mince and rice is perfect, although we love to also make stuffed tomatoes differently when the Summer kicks in!…

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Qassatat with spinach, peas and anchovy – An Easter tradition

April 14th, 2017 by

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Baked lemon sole with a green parsley dressing

April 12th, 2017 by

Baked lemon sole with a green parsley dressing! Perfect for Good Friday or whenever you feel like fish.

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