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Watercolour illustration of baked aubergine halves filled with beef, tomato and breadcrumbs.

Maltese · Oven

Brunġiel Mimli (Stuffed Aubergines)

Traditional Maltese stuffed aubergines filled with minced meat, tomato, herbs, and breadcrumbs, then baked until tender.

Watercolour illustration of baked bell peppers stuffed with beef, rice and tomato.

110 min

Maltese · Oven

Bżar Mimli (Stuffed Peppers)

Maltese stuffed peppers baked with minced meat, rice, tomato, herbs, and garlic. Colourful, hearty, and ideal for family meals.

Watercolour illustration of braised chicken with mushrooms, onions and tomato sauce.

60 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Tiġieġa Stil tal-Kaċċaturi (Chicken Hunter's Style)

Tender chicken braised with onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes in white wine - a rustic Maltese classic.

Watercolour illustration of golden fried rabbit pieces with garlic, parsley and lemon.

60 min

Maltese · Frying

Fenek Moqli (Maltese Fried Rabbit)

A traditional Maltese fried rabbit dish, marinated then cooked with garlic, white wine, and herbs until golden and fragrant.

Watercolour illustration of cooked liver slices with golden onions and parsley.

30 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Fwied bil-Basal (Liver with Onions)

A traditional Maltese liver dish cooked quickly with onions, garlic, wine, and parsley. Simple, rich, and deeply savoury.

Watercolour illustration of Maltese tripe stew with tomato, potatoes and parsley.

140 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Kirxa (Maltese Tripe Stew)

An old-style Maltese tripe stew slowly cooked with tomato, onion, garlic, wine, and herbs until tender and rich.

Watercolour illustration of stuffed calamari in tomato sauce with a sliced portion showing the filling.

75 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Klamari Mimli (Stuffed Calamari)

Maltese stuffed calamari filled with breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, capers, olives, and tentacles, simmered in tomato sauce.

Watercolour illustration of sliced simmered beef with garlic, parsley dressing and boiled potatoes.

135 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Laħam taċ-Ċanga fuq il-Fwar (Maltese Simmered Beef)

Traditional Maltese gently simmered beef served with garlic, parsley, olive oil, and lemon.

Watercolour illustration of Maltese baked macaroni with beef sauce and a golden cheese topping.

85 min

Maltese · Oven

Mqarrun il-Forn (Maltese Baked Macaroni)

Traditional Maltese baked macaroni with rich meat sauce, eggs, and cheese. Comforting, golden, and perfect for Sunday lunch.

Watercolour illustration of grilled swordfish steaks with capers, parsley and lemon.

25 min

Maltese · Grill

Pixxispad Mixwi (Grilled Swordfish)

Maltese grilled swordfish with lemon, garlic, capers, parsley, and olive oil. Fresh, simple, and perfect for warm weather.

Watercolour illustration of Maltese meatballs in tomato sauce with parsley.

50 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Pulpetti tal-Laħam (Maltese Meatballs)

Traditional Maltese meatballs made with minced meat, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and cheese, then fried or simmered in tomato sauce.

Watercolour illustration of baked marrow halves stuffed with beef, rice and tomato.

90 min

Maltese · Oven

Qarabagħli Mimli (Stuffed Marrows)

Traditional Maltese stuffed marrows filled with minced meat, rice, herbs, and tomato sauce. A comforting baked family dish.

Watercolour illustration of cooked octopus pieces with garlic, parsley and lemon.

60 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Qarnit bit-Tewm (Maltese Octopus with Garlic)

A bold Maltese octopus dish with garlic, olive oil, lemon, and herbs, served warm or at room temperature.

Watercolour illustration of golden macaroni pie with a cut wedge showing pasta and beef sauce.

110 min

Maltese · Oven

Timpana (Maltese Baked Macaroni Pie)

A classic Maltese baked macaroni pie with rich meat sauce, eggs, and cheese wrapped in golden pastry. A true Sunday and festa favourite.

Watercolour illustration of tuna steaks in tomato sauce with olives, capers and parsley.

35 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Tonn biz-Zalza (Tuna in Tomato Sauce)

A simple Maltese tuna dish simmered with tomato, onion, garlic, capers, olives, and herbs. Quick, savoury, and full of coastal flavour.

Watercolour illustration of Maltese meat pie with a cut slice showing beef, peas and tomato.

90 min

Maltese · Oven

Torta tal-Laħam (Maltese Meat Pie)

A traditional Maltese meat pie filled with minced beef, peas, tomato, herbs, and flaky pastry. Hearty and perfect for family meals.

Watercolour illustration of Maltese pork sausages in tomato sauce with peas and parsley.

50 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Zalzett Malti biz-Zalza (Maltese Sausage in Tomato Sauce)

Rustic Maltese sausage simmered in tomato sauce with onion, garlic, wine, herbs, and peas. Rich, hearty, and perfect with bread or pasta.

Watercolour illustration of Maltese baked rice with beef, tomato, peas and a golden crust.

95 min

Maltese · Oven

Ross il-Forn (Maltese Baked Rice)

Malta's comforting baked rice dish with minced meat and tomato, baked until golden. A classic Sunday family dish.

Watercolour illustration of Maltese rabbit stew with potatoes, carrots, peas and tomato sauce.

85 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Stuffat tal-Fenek (Maltese Rabbit Stew)

Traditional Maltese rabbit stew slow-cooked with tomato, red wine, garlic, potatoes, and peas. A rich national dish for sharing.

Watercolour illustration of stuffed beef rolls in tomato sauce with peas and an egg-filled cut slice.

75 min

Maltese · Stovetop

Bragioli (Maltese Beef Olives)

Bragioli are Maltese stuffed beef rolls with pork, egg, and parsley, simmered in tomato sauce. Learn how to fill, roll, and cook them gently.

Watercolour illustration of golden fried lampuki fillets with garlic, parsley and lemon.

30 min

Maltese · Frying

Lampuki Moqlija (Maltese Fried Mahi-Mahi)

Simple Maltese fried lampuki seasoned with lemon, garlic, parsley, and olive oil. A seasonal fish dish from late summer and autumn.

Pasta alla Norma with aubergine, tomato, basil and cheese

45 min

Sicilian · Stovetop

Pasta alla Norma

A streamlined version of the Sicilian classic with golden aubergine, tomato, basil and salty ricotta salata.