Arjoli (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.
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Balbuljata
A traditional Maltese summer dish of ripe tomatoes, eggs, garlic, and fresh herbs. Simple, rustic, and full of flavour.
View RecipeBigilla
A traditional Maltese broad bean dip with garlic, olive oil, lemon, and parsley. Thick, rustic, and deeply savoury.
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 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
A traditional Maltese fried rabbit dish, marinated then cooked with garlic, white wine, and herbs until golden and fragrant.
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 RecipeFtira Għawdxija (Gozitan Ftira)
A rustic Gozitan ftira topped with potatoes, tomatoes, onion, olives, capers, and anchovies or tuna. Simple, savoury, and deeply satisfying.
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 RecipeĦobż biż-Żejt
Malta's iconic rustic sandwich of crusty bread, kunserva, olive oil, tuna, capers, onion, and tomato.
View RecipeĦobż Malti (Maltese Bread)
Traditional Maltese crusty bread with a dark crisp crust and soft open crumb. Essential for soups, dips, and ħobż biż-żejt.
View RecipeImqaret (Maltese Date Pastries)
Traditional Maltese fried date pastries scented with citrus, aniseed, and warm spice. Crisp outside, sticky and aromatic inside.
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 RecipeKawlata
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
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
Traditional Maltese gently simmered beef served with garlic, parsley, olive oil, and lemon.
View RecipeMaltese Coffee (Kafè Malti)
Strong, dark coffee gently spiced with cloves and citrus. A Mediterranean blend of Italian espresso culture and North African spice traditions.
View RecipePastizzi tal-Piżelli (Pea Pastizzi)
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 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-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 RecipeQagħaq tal-Ġulġlien (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 RecipeQarnit bit-Tewm
A bold Maltese octopus dish with garlic, olive oil, lemon, and herbs, served warm or at room temperature.
View RecipeQassatat tal-Piżelli (Pea Cakes)
Traditional Maltese open savoury pastries filled with spiced mushy peas. Hearty, inexpensive, and perfect warm from the bakery.
View RecipeRavjul bil-Ġbejniet tan-Nagħaġ
Traditional Maltese ravioli filled with fresh sheep cheese and served with a simple tomato and basil sauce.
View RecipeStuffat tal-Bebbux
A traditional Maltese snail stew slow-cooked with garlic, red wine, tomato, and herbs until rich and deeply flavoured.
View RecipeStuffat tal-Qarnit
A rich Maltese octopus stew slowly simmered with tomato, red wine, garlic, and herbs.
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 RecipeŻeppoli ta' San Ġużepp (St Joseph's Zeppoli)
Traditional Maltese St Joseph's pastries filled with sweet ricotta and finished with honey, nuts, or icing sugar.
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