Pasta Arrabbiata
Potentially one of my most favourite pasta dishes is pasta arrabbiata. It's so ridiculously flavourful and spicy, and easy to whip up...
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julia's kitchen
Jun 30, 2022
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These cookies are extremely simple to make and wonderfully soft in the middle. The dough is left to harden in the fridge for a short...
Jun 18, 2022
Fig, Burrata and Chickpea Salad
Every summer I find a salad that I just obsess over and eat on the regular. Last summer, it was definitely my watermelon salad, and...
Jun 3, 2022
Eton Mess
This dish is probably as British as it gets in terms of desserts. It's so simple and perfect for summer, especially since strawberries...
May 26, 2022
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...
May 12, 2022
Greek Spinach and Feta Filo Pie
This is such a lovely dish for the summer, when it's far too warm to eat anything heavy, but want something that'll keep you nice and...
May 5, 2022
Baked Rhubarb Cheesecake
This recipe is a great way to make use of all the seasonal rhubarb available. This light and flluffy cheesecake is swirled with a rhubarb...
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 14, 2022
Hot Cross Buns
Is it really Easter if you haven't had any hot cross buns? I have to say, no. They're exceptionally simple to make at home, and in my...
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 24, 2022
Vegan Coconut Balls
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...
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...
Mar 10, 2022
Chocolate Dipped Biscotti
The best pairing with tea or coffee is most definitely a biscotti biscuit. Translating literally to cooked twice, they're extremely crisp...
Mar 3, 2022
Vegan Beetroot and Chickpea Bites
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...
Feb 24, 2022
Classic Rocky Road
Rocky road brings together all my favourite ingredients, and as an additional pro, can be made in no time at all. It's not pricey to make...
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 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...
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