julia's kitchen

Back home in Malta this is an extremely popular dish, especially when broad beans are in season. It's a labour of love as we buy fresh...

This has become my go-to weeknight meal - it's so satisfying and tasty, and in all honesty, better than any takeout sweet and sour or...

Shepherd's pie isn't the most photogenic dish, but is so warming and comforting. It's ridiculously easy to make vegan, and can be put...

These chocolate coconut snacks have been a staple back home for as long as I can remember. They were always made for family events, and...

This week's dish is the perfect mid-week meal. It's completely veggie, and the sausages could be switched for whichever you prefer. The...

I love meal prepping. As much as I love cooking, I'd ideally like to not have to prepare my meals three times a day. So meal prepping...

This is such a comforting meal, and so easy to make. It uses really humble ingredients, which is an added bonus. It does require some...

And after a few weeks away, I'm back! I've recently made the decision to move to a flexitarian diet, so I'd say around 90-99% of my...

Admittedly, the first time I made this soup I was coming down with a cold. I just wanted something comforting and filling, but not...

I've recently decided to go mostly veggie, eliminating most meat from my diet. But something that's more than necessary in the cold...

Let me start off by saying that this is by no means a traditional recreation of a daal. This is very much my take on it. I feel like that...

There are so many elements to millionaire's shortbread to get right - and getting them right following dietary requirements can seem...

As soon as it gets ever so slightly warm out, all I want to eat is ice-cream. However, it is not yet considered socially acceptable to...

Two years ago, I visited Marrakech where for breakfast at Café Des Epices, we were served harcha - a pan fried, semolina based bread. I...

This is such a simple and quick dessert, and I'm convinced anyone would like it. It's so comforting, and served with ice cream or...

Snacking on dips is where it's at. They're my go to whenever my friends and I are settling down for a night in with some wine, and they make

This cake is great for tea time, and so easy to make. It also ticks off quite a few boxes if you've got guests with dietary requirements.