A Mediterranean Meatball! Eggplant and Curried Turkey Meatballs: That’s What’s for Dinner

June 12, 2017February 9, 2018 Tessa VallettaLeave a comment

A Mediterranean Meatball! Eggplant and Curried Turkey Meatballs are on my oldest son’s list of favorites. This recipe is not a traditional dish on my homeland but is inspired by it. Eggplant is found in many recipes in Malta. Sometimes it has a starring role and sometimes its shares the lead. It shares the lead here.… Continue reading A Mediterranean Meatball! Eggplant and Curried Turkey Meatballs: That’s What’s for Dinner

Braciole the Perfect Steak and Egg Meal

May 30, 2016February 9, 2018 Tessa VallettaLeave a comment

Braciole is the perfect steak and egg meal. Thinly sliced steak is rolled around a hard boiled egg and meat filling. Did this just excite my Paleo and protein rich diet readers? It should. This was one of my favorite Maltese dishes to eat as a kid. Finally at the age of 37, I have… Continue reading Braciole the Perfect Steak and Egg Meal

Spaghetti al Ragu (Spaghetti Bolognese)

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May 23, 2016February 9, 2018 Tessa VallettaLeave a comment

Spaghetti al Ragu is a classic Bolognese sauce, and it is a household favorite. You had to know that I would post this recipe eventually. I think every Italian and Maltese family has their own version of this meal. This dish is my favorite food of all time, especially at this time of the year.… Continue reading Spaghetti al Ragu (Spaghetti Bolognese)

White Beans with Garlic and Parsely (Fażola bajda bit-tewm u t-tursin)

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May 16, 2016February 9, 2018 Tessa VallettaLeave a comment

White Beans with Garlic and Parsley (Fażola bajda bit-tewm u t-tursin) is a very easy and delicious Maltese dish. You may recognize this recipe from my previous post . It was one of the components of the platter that I made. Since this dish can stand on it’s own I thought it deserved it’s own… Continue reading White Beans with Garlic and Parsely (Fażola bajda bit-tewm u t-tursin)

Salmon Cakes (Pulpetti tas-Salamun)

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May 2, 2016February 9, 2018 Tessa Valletta3 Comments

Salmon Cakes (Pulpetti tas-Salamun) Salmon Cakes (Pulpetti tas-Salamun) are a family favorite. The flavor is light and fresh. They are easy to make since you are just using canned salmon. They are inexpensive. Best of all, you can make a ton of them and freeze them. You can then bake or pan fry them at… Continue reading Salmon Cakes (Pulpetti tas-Salamun)