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...

I honestly think this may be my favourite cake combo moving forward, beating even chocolate and salted caramel! (I know, shocking). This...

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...

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...

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...

A Christmas staple back home in Malta if what we call Imbuljuta tal- Qastan which translates somewhat to Sweet Chestnut Soup. It's...

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 love baking with fruit - and autumn is such a perfect time for it too. Recipes can be so simple, with the fruit flavours really...

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...

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...

One of the great things about having housemates, particularly from all around the world, is that you get to taste food from different...

I love sharing recipes from home, and this one is no different. A staple in most Maltese households, braġioli, or beef olives, are served...

Risotto was always something I thought was reserved for fancy restaurants, and that it was impossible to recreate well at home. I was...

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.