Maltese Broad Bean and Israeli Couscous Stew (Kusksu bil- Ful)
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...
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julia's kitchen
Apr 21, 2022
Better-than-Takeout Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu
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...
Apr 7, 2022
Vegan Shepherd's Pie
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...
Mar 31, 2022
Lemon Meringue Cake
I honestly think this may be my favourite cake combo moving forward, beating even chocolate and salted caramel! (I know, shocking). This...
Mar 17, 2022
Veggie "Chorizo" Casserole
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...
Feb 17, 2022
French Onion Soup
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...
Feb 3, 2022
Meat-Free Lasagna
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...
Dec 23, 2021
Yule Log
The yule log (or Bûche de Noël) is such a staple around Christmas time, and there are plenty of variations. It can be quite a technical...
Dec 16, 2021
Imbuljuta tal- Qastan (Sweet Chestnut Soup)
A Christmas staple back home in Malta if what we call Imbuljuta tal- Qastan which translates somewhat to Sweet Chestnut Soup. It's...
Dec 2, 2021
Mushroom and Cauliflower Soup
Admittedly, the first time I made this soup I was coming down with a cold. I just wanted something comforting and filling, but not...
Nov 11, 2021
Plum and Apple Cobbler
I love baking with fruit - and autumn is such a perfect time for it too. Recipes can be so simple, with the fruit flavours really...
Nov 4, 2021
Miracle Cure Veggie Soup
I've recently decided to go mostly veggie, eliminating most meat from my diet. But something that's more than necessary in the cold...
Oct 14, 2021
Red Lentil and Spinach Daal
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...
Sep 23, 2021
Slow Cooked Pork Ribs
Cooking pork ribs does take a fair bit of time, although luckily, most of the time is just waiting. If you've got people over for dinner...
Sep 2, 2021
Panka's Lángos (Hungarian Fried Bread)
One of the great things about having housemates, particularly from all around the world, is that you get to taste food from different...
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...
Nov 19, 2020
Butternut Squash Risotto
Risotto was always something I thought was reserved for fancy restaurants, and that it was impossible to recreate well at home. I was...
Oct 15, 2020
Simple Butter Chicken
I personally can't think of a better comfort food than a bowl of curry with a side of rice and when it's freezing cold and pouring rain out.
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