julia's kitchen

Potentially one of my most favourite pasta dishes is pasta arrabbiata. It's so ridiculously flavourful and spicy, and easy to whip up...

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...

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...

This dish is probably as British as it gets in terms of desserts. It's so simple and perfect for summer, especially since strawberries...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The best pairing with tea or coffee is most definitely a biscotti biscuit. Translating literally to cooked twice, they're extremely crisp...

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...

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...

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...

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...