Recipes
Pasta e Fagioli con Salsiccia Maltese
A classic bean & pasta dish with tasty Maltese sausage.
Vegetarian Lasagne
Just like the real thing, but vegetarian. The sauce is an alternative to the traditional meat sauce, without sacrificing the taste.
Spaghetti All’Assassina con Guanciale
Also known as burnt spaghetti. This is not the traditional way to cook pasta and even though it goes against all rules it is actually an Italian recipe from Bari. The spaghetti are cooked directly in their sauce giving them a richer taste. Cheat’s variation includes some crispy guanciale.
Rabbit Liver Stroganoff
A variation from the traditional beef Stroganoff this rabbit liver recipe is excellent when served with mashed potatoes or pasta.
Chicken Pesto Naan Bread
Naan bread is not just perfect to dip in curries and sauces. Create a quick and delicious pizza by topping it up with your favourite ingredients.
Tuna Pasta Shells
Pasta shells filled with soft irkotta and tuna filling baked with creamy leek and tomatoes.
Ravioli Pie
After years of making ravioli ‘lasagna’ I tried baking it in the form of a pie and the results were really surprising. This is my version of a ġbejniet and beef pie with a ravioli crust.
Garlic & Spinach Orecchiette
Orecchiette in a cheesy spinach & garlic sauce. Simple and delicious.
Schiaffoni with Lamb Ragù
Slow braised tender lamb ragù perfect as a first course for Easter lunch.
Conchiglie Cacio, Pepe e Salsiccia Maltese
Pasta shells in creamy Pecorino sauce, drizzled with freshly ground pepper and crispy Maltese sausage.
Easy Swedish Meatballs
My very own easy version of the famous Swedish or ‘IKEA’ style meatballs. Also, I air-fried them to make things quicker.
Ġbejna Filled Potato Gnocchi
Crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside. Fast to prepare potato gnocchi with a creamy fresh Gozo cheese filling and simply fried in butter and sage.
Ricotta Quiche with Qassatat Crust
A different kind of quiche with ricotta filling and a qassatat crust. Easy and quick to make and can be served warm or cold.
Butternut Squash Baked Lumaconi
Lumaconi pasta shells filled with a delicate ricotta and butternut squash filling baked in a creamy garlic sauce and crispy prosciutto crust.
Cheesy Pasta Bake
Similar to a ‘froġa tat-tarja’, but baked and having a Camembert cheesy center.
Pappardelle with Peanut Butter & Basil
Vegan-Friendly pasta with a delicate creamy peanut butter & basil sauce.
Baked Pasta with Tuna
Do you feel like making baked pasta but have little time? Try this recipe! Also, I’m using gluten-free pasta which makes it easier on the stomach.