Traditional Mediterranean Cuisine
Browse our collection of authentic Maltese recipes, from everyday soups and seafood dishes to festive bakes, Sunday lunch favourites, and sweets passed down through generations.
A light, garlicky Maltese fish soup with whole fish, rice, lemon, and herbs. Traditionally served during Lent and on fish days.
View RecipeA bold Maltese dip made with garlic, tomato, olive oil, breadcrumbs, parsley, and lemon. Excellent with fish, bread, or galletti.
View RecipeA traditional Maltese summer dish of ripe tomatoes, eggs, garlic, and fresh herbs. Simple, rustic, and full of flavour.
View RecipeA traditional Maltese broad bean dip with garlic, olive oil, lemon, and parsley. Thick, rustic, and deeply savoury.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese almond macaroons with a crisp outside and chewy centre. Simple, fragrant, and often served for celebrations.
View RecipeTender beef rolls stuffed with savory pork filling, eggs, and slow-cooked in rich tomato sauce.
View RecipeMalta's comforting winter soup - a clear, rich meat broth simmered with seasonal vegetables. Simple, nourishing, and traditionally served on cold days.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese stuffed aubergines filled with minced meat, tomato, herbs, and breadcrumbs, then baked until tender.
View RecipeMaltese stuffed peppers baked with minced meat, rice, tomato, herbs, and garlic. Colourful, hearty, and ideal for family meals.
View RecipeA comforting Maltese white bean stew with tomato, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Rustic, economical, and excellent with bread.
View RecipeA traditional Maltese fried rabbit dish, marinated then cooked with garlic, white wine, and herbs until golden and fragrant.
View RecipeMalta's iconic Easter sweet - two layers of pastry filled with almond paste, baked and decorated with colourful icing and a chocolate egg on top.
View RecipeA simple Maltese vermicelli omelette made with eggs, pasta, cheese, and parsley. Quick, frugal, and excellent hot or cold.
View RecipeA rustic Gozitan ftira topped with potatoes, tomatoes, onion, olives, capers, and anchovies or tuna. Simple, savoury, and deeply satisfying.
View RecipeA simple Maltese broad bean dish with garlic, olive oil, lemon, and parsley. Rustic, fresh, and full of spring flavour.
View RecipeA traditional Maltese liver dish cooked quickly with onions, garlic, wine, and parsley. Simple, rich, and deeply savoury.
View RecipeMaltese cheeselets lightly coated and fried until golden, served with lemon, pepper, and fresh herbs.
View RecipeMalta's iconic rustic sandwich of crusty bread, kunserva, olive oil, tuna, capers, onion, and tomato.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese crusty bread with a dark crisp crust and soft open crumb. Essential for soups, dips, and ħobż biż-żejt.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese fried date pastries scented with citrus, aniseed, and warm spice. Crisp outside, sticky and aromatic inside.
View RecipeCrisp pastry tubes filled with sweet ricotta, citrus zest, chocolate, and candied peel. A Maltese bakery favourite with Sicilian roots.
View RecipeA vibrant Mediterranean vegetable stew with aubergines, peppers, tomatoes, capers, and olives.
View RecipeA traditional Maltese winter stew with cabbage, seasonal vegetables, and pork. Rustic, hearty, and slow-simmered.
View RecipeAn old-style Maltese tripe stew slowly cooked with tomato, onion, garlic, wine, and herbs until tender and rich.
View RecipeMaltese stuffed calamari filled with breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, capers, olives, and tentacles, simmered in tomato sauce.
View RecipeA traditional Maltese spring soup with broad beans, tiny pasta beads, and fresh gbejna. Comforting, seasonal, and deeply local.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese Lenten biscuits made without eggs, butter, or dairy. Dense, aromatic, and rich with almonds, citrus, and warm spices.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese gently simmered beef served with garlic, parsley, olive oil, and lemon.
View RecipeSimple Maltese fried lampuki seasoned with lemon, garlic, parsley, and olive oil. A seasonal fish dish from late summer and autumn.
View RecipeA quick, comforting curry made with roast chicken, tomatoes, stock, mango chutney, and yoghurt.
View RecipeStrong, dark coffee gently spiced with cloves and citrus. A Mediterranean blend of Italian espresso culture and North African spice traditions.
View RecipeA hearty, rustic Maltese vegetable soup - thicker than brodu and packed with seasonal vegetables. A true everyday home dish.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese baked macaroni with rich meat sauce, eggs, and cheese. Comforting, golden, and perfect for Sunday lunch.
View RecipeMalta's beloved flaky pastries filled with seasoned ricotta. Crisp, golden, and best eaten warm from the oven.
View RecipeClassic Maltese flaky pastries filled with spiced mushy peas. Crisp, savoury, and a favourite from every pastizzeria.
View RecipeMaltese oven-roasted potatoes with onion, garlic, stock, fennel seed, and olive oil. Golden on top, tender underneath, and full of Sunday lunch flavour.
View RecipeMaltese grilled swordfish with lemon, garlic, capers, parsley, and olive oil. Fresh, simple, and perfect for warm weather.
View RecipeA festive dome-shaped Maltese dessert for Carnival, layered with sponge, pastry, cream, and nuts, covered in meringue and decorated with pine nuts and cherries.
View RecipeA traditional Maltese bread pudding made with stale bread, cocoa, citrus, spices, dried fruit, and nuts. Frugal, rich, and deeply nostalgic.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese meatballs made with minced meat, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and cheese, then fried or simmered in tomato sauce.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese whitebait fritters with egg, parsley, garlic, and lemon. Quick, crisp-edged, and full of seaside flavour.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese honey rings filled with treacle, citrus, spices, and semolina. A fragrant festive sweet with a rich, sticky centre.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese sesame rings with a crisp crust, tender crumb, and fragrant aniseed. A simple bakery classic for tea or snacking.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese stuffed marrows filled with minced meat, rice, herbs, and tomato sauce. A comforting baked family dish.
View RecipeA bold Maltese octopus dish with garlic, olive oil, lemon, and herbs, served warm or at room temperature.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese savoury pies filled with anchovies, tomato, capers, and olives. Salty, tangy, and full of Mediterranean flavour — especially popular during Lent.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese open savoury pastries filled with spiced mushy peas. Hearty, inexpensive, and perfect warm from the bakery.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese ravioli filled with fresh sheep cheese and served with a simple tomato and basil sauce.
View RecipeMalta's comforting baked rice dish with minced meat and tomato, baked until golden. A classic Sunday family dish.
View RecipeA traditional Maltese vegetable soup enriched with small fresh cheeselets (ġbejna). Simple, rustic, and deeply comforting.
View RecipeA traditional Maltese snail stew slow-cooked with garlic, red wine, tomato, and herbs until rich and deeply flavoured.
View RecipeMalta's national dish - slow-cooked rabbit in rich tomato and wine sauce.
View RecipeA rich Maltese octopus stew slowly simmered with tomato, red wine, garlic, and herbs.
View RecipeTender chicken braised with onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes in white wine - a rustic Maltese classic.
View RecipeA classic Maltese baked macaroni pie with rich meat sauce, eggs, and cheese wrapped in golden pastry. A true Sunday and festa favourite.
View RecipeA simple Maltese tuna dish simmered with tomato, onion, garlic, capers, olives, and herbs. Quick, savoury, and full of coastal flavour.
View RecipeA traditional Maltese savoury ricotta pie with eggs, parsley, and cheese in golden shortcrust pastry. Simple, comforting, and excellent warm or cold.
View RecipeA traditional Maltese meat pie filled with minced beef, peas, tomato, herbs, and flaky pastry. Hearty and perfect for family meals.
View RecipeA beloved Maltese autumn fish pie with lampuki (dolphinfish), spinach, olives, capers, and pine nuts wrapped in flaky pastry.
View RecipeA homely Maltese marble cake with vanilla and chocolate swirls. Soft, simple, and perfect with tea or coffee.
View RecipeA no-bake Maltese Christmas log made with crushed biscuits, nuts, chocolate, condensed milk, and candied fruit.
View RecipeA rich, earthy mushroom soup made with dried porcini, mixed wild mushrooms, herbs, stock, and a spoonful of mascarpone.
View RecipeRustic Maltese sausage simmered in tomato sauce with onion, garlic, wine, herbs, and peas. Rich, hearty, and perfect with bread or pasta.
View RecipeTraditional Maltese St Joseph's pastries filled with sweet ricotta and finished with honey, nuts, or icing sugar.
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