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Nanna’s Maltese fried cabbage (kabocci moqli)

April 12th, 2017 by

My parents grew cabbages, and lots of them. This baked cabbage dish reminds me of the farm back home. It was one of those signature dishes my mum made over and over again. It is another example of how our recipes are a reflection of what we have in season, as well as a few other basic ingredients, to make meals which have become our own.

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Zeppoli for St Joseph’s Day

March 18th, 2017 by

Marrows filled with ricotta and baked in the oven (qarabaghli mimli bl-irkotta)

March 13th, 2017 by

A perfect recipe during Lent!

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Balbuljata with parsley vinaigrette and pancakes for Shrove Tuesday

March 2nd, 2017 by

Balbuljata is ingrained in many heads from when they were young. A Maltese version of scrambled eggs.

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Maltese style chicken in the oven

February 25th, 2017 by

My nanna in Australia would have been proud of this one. One of her classics. A one dish meal. It just requires some time in the oven. …

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Prinjolata – Malta’s traditional pine nut cake

February 25th, 2017 by

Malta’s traditional pine nut cake, prinjolata! Celebrating carnival time….

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Happy Australia Day – Strawberry lamingtons

January 25th, 2017 by

Lamingtons are a traditional Australian treat and usually eaten on Australia Day which is on the 26th January each year. Not surprisingly there is also a Maltese version using strawberry jelly.

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Kawlata – Maltese pork soup

January 18th, 2017 by

A great Winter Maltese soup with the focus on pork this time. The main vegetables in this soup are pumpkin and cabbage. A great combination!

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Brodu tal-laham (Beef broth)

January 18th, 2017 by

This was a family favourite in our house growing up. My mum would always get this soup started and then let simmer while she was on the farm helping my dad. When we came home from school the soup was nearly ready and my parents would come in shortly after we arrived….

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Traditional Maltese pumpkin pie – torta tal-qargha hamra

November 30th, 2016 by

Maltese pumpkin pie

Here it is: My favourite Maltese pie – pumpkin pie. Recipe can be found on Eve.com.mt: Maltese pumpkin pie