If my mum wasn’t making carrot cake using carrots from our farm, she was making her orange cake from the amazing orange trees we had growing on the Hawkesbury river bank of our property. …
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Marlene’s Maltese blood orange cake
January 17th, 2016 by amaltesemouthful@gmail.comMaltese Christmas log
December 27th, 2015 by amaltesemouthful@gmail.comNow, I might be a bit biased but the Maltese Christmas log is by far the best Christmas log going around. I have even added some Macadamia nuts in mine (for the Australian in me)….
Imqaret – Diamond date filled pastries
December 21st, 2015 by amaltesemouthful@gmail.comImqaret are one of the the remnants of the Arab world which was left behind in Malta. Dates, citrus and spices are encased in a pastry and then deep fried. A big favourite of mine and easy for everyone to make. Another great choice for the fesitve season….
Maltese Christmas Honey/Treacle rings (Qaghaq Ta’ l-Ghasel)
December 19th, 2015 by amaltesemouthful@gmail.comMaltese traditional Christmas biscuits. We know them as honey rings or qaghaq ta’ l-ghasel and we now have them all year round. Usually filled with treacle, semolina and a few other festive ingredients. I have made mine with honey and not treacle this time, which was what was originally used. I hope your Christmas plans are going to be special and shared with loved ones….
Torta ta’ San Martin
November 10th, 2015 by amaltesemouthful@gmail.comIn celebration of St Martin of Tours. A man who lived his life through kindness and humility. More about St Martin in the next few days. I hope you enjoy the recipe. It is a real treat….
Bones (Ghadam) – In remembrance of our deceased
October 30th, 2015 by amaltesemouthful@gmail.comBones biscuits are one of our traditions which recognise our beloved family and friends who have left us. These biscuits are made from the same recipe used to make figolli at Easter except the biscuits are shaped as bones instead of other figures.
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Apple and prickly pear pie
October 28th, 2015 by amaltesemouthful@gmail.comI am not claiming this apple and prickly pear pie as traditional but it is interesting! Maltese – just because I can (and the prickly pears help too)….
Apple, fig and cinnamon qassatat
October 14th, 2015 by amaltesemouthful@gmail.comWhile we are beginning to munch on apples, figs are still hanging around. Apple, fig and cinnamon qassatat are happening right now in my kitchen and should be in yours too!…
‘Maltese’ Fig Marmalade Jam – Sugar free – I don’t think so!
September 23rd, 2015 by amaltesemouthful@gmail.comMalta Independence Day is just behind us. What better way to send off the British than with scones and ‘Maltese’ fig marmalade jam! …
Maltese Almond Biscuits (Biskuttini tal-lewz)
September 16th, 2015 by amaltesemouthful@gmail.comThese almond biscuits are perfect with a cup of tea, coffee and if it suits you, just on there own. Don’t eat them all at once!…