Aljotta (Maltese Garlic Fish Soup)
Make traditional Maltese aljotta: a light garlic fish soup with fresh fish, tomatoes, rice, lemon, and herbs, ready in about 50 minutes.
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Explore enduring Maltese dishes made in homes, bakeries, and family kitchens. This collection brings together savoury pies, slow-cooked meals, breads, soups, seafood, and festive sweets, with practical recipes for cooking them today.
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Balbuljata (Maltese Scrambled Eggs with Tomato)
Make traditional Maltese balbuljata with ripe tomatoes, softly scrambled eggs, garlic, and mint. A quick, rustic meal ready in 30 minutes.
View RecipeBigilla (Traditional Maltese Bean Dip)
Make Bigilla with dried broad beans, garlic, olive oil, lemon, and parsley, with tips for a rustic texture and serving it with Maltese bread.
View RecipeFtira Għawdxija (Gozitan Potato Flatbread)
Make traditional Gozitan ftira with a crisp, chewy base topped with potato, tomato, olives, capers, and anchovies or tuna. Serves four.
View RecipeQagħaq tal-Għasel (Maltese Honey Rings)
Traditional Maltese honey rings filled with treacle, citrus, spices, and semolina. A fragrant festive sweet with a rich, sticky centre.
View RecipeQassatat tal-Inċova (Anchovy Pies)
Bake Maltese qassatat with shortcrust pastry and a bold anchovy, tomato, caper, and olive filling. This traditional recipe makes 8–10 savoury pies.
View RecipeQassatat tal-Piżelli (Maltese Pea Pies)
Make traditional Maltese qassatat with shortcrust pastry and a warmly spiced split-pea filling. A bakery-style recipe for 8–10 savoury pies.
View RecipeRoss il-Forn (Maltese Baked Rice)
Malta's comforting baked rice dish with minced meat and tomato, baked until golden. A classic Sunday family dish.
View RecipeSoppa tal-Armla (Widow's Soup)
A traditional Maltese vegetable soup enriched with small fresh cheeselets (Ä¡bejna). Simple, rustic, and deeply comforting.
View RecipeStuffat 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.
View RecipeBragioli (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.
View RecipeĦobż Malti (Maltese Bread)
Bake a crusty Maltese-style loaf with bread flour, dried yeast, and two rises. This home version of ħobż Malti needs no sourdough starter.
View RecipeImbuljuta tal-Qastan (Maltese Chestnut and Chocolate Drink)
A warming Maltese drink of tender chestnuts, cocoa, dark chocolate, orange, and cinnamon. Start the dried chestnuts soaking the night before.
View RecipeLampuki 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.
View RecipeTorta tal-Lampuki (Maltese Fish Pie)
Maltese lampuki pie with mahi-mahi, spinach, olives, capers, and pine nuts in shortcrust pastry. Makes one 24cm pie for 6-8 people.
View RecipeArjoli (Maltese Garlic and Tomato Dip)
A bold Maltese dip made with garlic, tomato, olive oil, breadcrumbs, parsley, and lemon. Excellent with fish, bread, or galletti.
View RecipeBiskuttini tal-Lewż (Maltese Almond Macaroons)
Traditional Maltese almond macaroons with a crisp outside and chewy centre. Simple, fragrant, and often served for celebrations.
View RecipeBrodu (Maltese Beef and Vegetable Broth)
Malta's comforting winter soup - a clear, rich meat broth simmered with seasonal vegetables. Simple, nourishing, and traditionally served on cold days.
View RecipeBrunġiel Mimli (Stuffed Aubergines)
Traditional Maltese stuffed aubergines filled with minced meat, tomato, herbs, and breadcrumbs, then baked until tender.
View RecipeBżar Mimli (Stuffed Peppers)
Maltese stuffed peppers baked with minced meat, rice, tomato, herbs, and garlic. Colourful, hearty, and ideal for family meals.
View RecipeFażola Bajda (White Bean Stew)
A comforting Maltese white bean stew with tomato, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Rustic, economical, and excellent with bread.
View RecipeFenek Moqli (Maltese Fried Rabbit)
A traditional Maltese fried rabbit dish, marinated then cooked with garlic, white wine, and herbs until golden and fragrant.
View RecipeFigolli (Maltese Easter Almond Pastries)
Malta'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 RecipeFroġa tat-Tarja (Vermicelli Omelette)
A simple Maltese vermicelli omelette made with eggs, pasta, cheese, and parsley. Quick, frugal, and excellent hot or cold.
View RecipeFul bit-Tewm (Broad Beans with Garlic)
A simple Maltese broad bean dish with garlic, olive oil, lemon, and parsley. Rustic, fresh, and full of spring flavour.
View RecipeFwied bil-Basal (Liver with Onions)
A traditional Maltese liver dish cooked quickly with onions, garlic, wine, and parsley. Simple, rich, and deeply savoury.
View RecipeÄ bejniet Moqlija (Fried Cheeselets)
Maltese cheeselets lightly coated and fried until golden, served with lemon, pepper, and fresh herbs.
View RecipeĦobż biż-Żejt (Maltese Tomato and Tuna Sandwich)
Malta's iconic rustic sandwich of crusty bread, kunserva, olive oil, tuna, capers, onion, and tomato.
View RecipeImqaret (Maltese Date Pastries)
Traditional Maltese fried date pastries scented with citrus, aniseed, and warm spice. Crisp outside, sticky and aromatic inside.
View RecipeKafè Malti (Maltese Spiced Coffee)
Strong, dark coffee gently spiced with cloves and citrus. A Mediterranean blend of Italian espresso culture and North African spice traditions.
View RecipeKannoli Maltin (Maltese Cannoli)
Crisp pastry tubes filled with sweet ricotta, citrus zest, chocolate, and candied peel. A Maltese bakery favourite with Sicilian roots.
View RecipeKapunata (Maltese Vegetable Stew)
A vibrant Mediterranean vegetable stew with aubergines, peppers, tomatoes, capers, and olives.
View RecipeKawlata (Maltese Pork and Cabbage Soup)
A traditional Maltese winter stew with cabbage, seasonal vegetables, and pork. Rustic, hearty, and slow-simmered.
View RecipeKirxa (Maltese Tripe Stew)
An old-style Maltese tripe stew slowly cooked with tomato, onion, garlic, wine, and herbs until tender and rich.
View RecipeKlamari Mimli (Stuffed Calamari)
Maltese stuffed calamari filled with breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, capers, olives, and tentacles, simmered in tomato sauce.
View RecipeKusksu (Maltese Broad Bean and Pasta Soup)
A traditional Maltese spring soup with broad beans, tiny pasta beads, and fresh gbejna. Comforting, seasonal, and deeply local.
View RecipeKwareżimal (Maltese Lenten Biscuits)
Traditional Maltese Lenten biscuits made without eggs, butter, or dairy. Dense, aromatic, and rich with almonds, citrus, and warm spices.
View RecipeLaħam taċ-Ċanga fuq il-Fwar (Maltese Simmered Beef)
Traditional Maltese gently simmered beef served with garlic, parsley, olive oil, and lemon.
View RecipeMinestra (Thick Maltese Vegetable Soup)
A hearty, rustic Maltese vegetable soup - thicker than brodu and packed with seasonal vegetables. A true everyday home dish.
View RecipeMqarrun il-Forn (Maltese Baked Macaroni)
Traditional Maltese baked macaroni with rich meat sauce, eggs, and cheese. Comforting, golden, and perfect for Sunday lunch.
View RecipePastizzi tal-Irkotta (Maltese Ricotta Pastries)
Malta's beloved flaky pastries filled with seasoned ricotta. Crisp, golden, and best eaten warm from the oven.
View RecipePastizzi tal-Piżelli (Maltese Pea Pastries)
Classic Maltese flaky pastries filled with spiced mushy peas. Crisp, savoury, and a favourite from every pastizzeria.
View RecipePatata l-Forn (Maltese Roast Potatoes)
Maltese oven-roasted potatoes with onion, garlic, stock, fennel seed, and olive oil. Golden on top, tender underneath, and full of Sunday lunch flavour.
View RecipePixxispad Mixwi (Grilled Swordfish)
Maltese grilled swordfish with lemon, garlic, capers, parsley, and olive oil. Fresh, simple, and perfect for warm weather.
View RecipePrinjolata (Maltese Carnival Cake)
A 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 RecipePudina tal-Ħobż (Maltese Bread Pudding)
A traditional Maltese bread pudding made with stale bread, cocoa, citrus, spices, dried fruit, and nuts. Frugal, rich, and deeply nostalgic.
View RecipePulpetti tal-Laħam (Maltese Meatballs)
Traditional Maltese meatballs made with minced meat, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and cheese, then fried or simmered in tomato sauce.
View RecipePulpetti tal-Makku (Whitebait Fritters)
Traditional Maltese whitebait fritters with egg, parsley, garlic, and lemon. Quick, crisp-edged, and full of seaside flavour.
View RecipeQagħaq tal-Ä ulÄ¡lien (Maltese Sesame Rings)
Traditional Maltese sesame rings with a crisp crust, tender crumb, and fragrant aniseed. A simple bakery classic for tea or snacking.
View RecipeQarabagħli Mimli (Stuffed Marrows)
Traditional Maltese stuffed marrows filled with minced meat, rice, herbs, and tomato sauce. A comforting baked family dish.
View RecipeQarnit bit-Tewm (Maltese Octopus with Garlic)
A bold Maltese octopus dish with garlic, olive oil, lemon, and herbs, served warm or at room temperature.
View RecipeRavjul bil-Ä bejniet tan-NagħaÄ¡ (Sheep's Cheese Ravioli)
Traditional Maltese ravioli filled with fresh sheep cheese and served with a simple tomato and basil sauce.
View RecipeStuffat tal-Bebbux (Maltese Snail Stew)
A traditional Maltese snail stew slow-cooked with garlic, red wine, tomato, and herbs until rich and deeply flavoured.
View RecipeStuffat tal-Qarnit (Maltese Octopus Stew)
A rich Maltese octopus stew slowly simmered with tomato, red wine, garlic, and herbs.
View RecipeTiġieġa Stil tal-Kaċċaturi (Chicken Hunter's Style)
Tender chicken braised with onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes in white wine - a rustic Maltese classic.
View RecipeTimpana (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.
View RecipeTonn 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.
View RecipeTorta tal-Irkotta (Maltese Ricotta Pie)
A traditional Maltese savoury ricotta pie with eggs, parsley, and cheese in golden shortcrust pastry. Simple, comforting, and excellent warm or cold.
View RecipeTorta 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.
View RecipeTorta tal-Marmurat (Maltese Marble Cake)
A homely Maltese marble cake with vanilla and chocolate swirls. Soft, simple, and perfect with tea or coffee.
View RecipeTronchetto tal-Milied (Maltese Christmas Log)
A no-bake Maltese Christmas log made with crushed biscuits, nuts, chocolate, condensed milk, and candied fruit.
View RecipeZalzett 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.
View RecipeÅ»eppoli ta' San Ä użepp (Maltese St Joseph's Pastries)
Traditional Maltese St Joseph's pastries filled with sweet ricotta and finished with honey, nuts, or icing sugar.
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