15-Minute Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is a family favourite for the warmer months. It can be made in 15 minutes, is served cold, and can be made well in...
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julia's kitchen
Jul 8, 2021
Birthday Swirl Cookies
I may or may not have purchased a kilo of rainbow sprinkles, which I will now slowly start working myself through. This is the first of...
Jul 1, 2021
Homemade Doughnuts
Doughnuts are always appreciated, in my opinion. And whilst standing over a pot of hot oil doesn't scream 'summer', for some reason,...
Jun 24, 2021
Maltese Braġioli (Beef Olives)
I love sharing recipes from home, and this one is no different. A staple in most Maltese households, braġioli, or beef olives, are served...
Jun 17, 2021
Strawberry Pie
Two weeks ago I posted a story on Instagram asking if readers would prefer a recipe for strawberry pie, or one for cherry cheesecake -...
Jun 3, 2021
Savoury Rolls
I made these rolls for the first time when I was invited to a housewarming party, and they disappeared in minutes. A perfect option for...
May 27, 2021
Zita's Kuglóf/Kugelhopf - Marbled Bundt Cake
Potentially one of my favourite things is receiving recipes from people. Automatically, I love the recipe 10x more if it's been sent to...
May 20, 2021
Moroccan Harcha
Two years ago, I visited Marrakech where for breakfast at Café Des Epices, we were served harcha - a pan fried, semolina based bread. I...
May 13, 2021
Watermelon Salad
Spring is in full swing, with summer right round the corner, which can only mean one thing: barbecue season is well underway. I think the...
May 6, 2021
Rocky Road Cookies
I've been on the hunt for the perfect rocky road cookie recipe for literally years now, and I wish I could say I'm exaggerating. The...
Apr 29, 2021
Homemade Pizza
I think the one thing we could potentially get everyone to agree on, is that pizza is great. Generally, pizza doesn't need much to be...
Apr 22, 2021
Classic Tiramisu
Tiramisu is one of my ultimate favourite desserts. It's so simple to make, and can be whipped up in just 20 minutes and left in the...
Apr 15, 2021
Croissant French Toast
This recipe is a spin on the classic French toast, bringing together two amazing breakfast dishes. This french toast is topped with...
Apr 8, 2021
Tuna and Sweet Potato Patties
These patties are a perfect mix of tuna, sweet potato, and olives. I find them to be great served on top of a salad to mix things up a...
Apr 1, 2021
Lemon Meringue
Lemon Meringue has always been a staple dessert in my house, with my mother making the best one out of everyone I know. It can seem...
Mar 25, 2021
Easter Sunday Lamb Roast
Nothing screams Easter Sunday lunch more than lamb to me. This year, I'm having to put together my own Easter lunch for the first time...
Mar 18, 2021
Maltese Figolli
I have been itching to share this recipe for ages, but it is an Easter specific one - so now's the time! A traditional treat, every year...
Mar 11, 2021
Portuguese Custard Tarts
These little morsels of custard and pastry are pure perfection, in my humble opinion. Flakey, buttery pastry cups, filled with a homemade...
Mar 4, 2021
Maltese Timpana
Whenever I describe this dish to anyone who's not Maltese, I get the weirdest looks. It's got quite a mix of things going on, so the...
Feb 25, 2021
Gypsy Creams
These biscuits are extremely soft and easy to whip up. A rich chocolate ganache is sandwiched between two vanilla biscuits, creating a...
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