Traditional Mediterranean Cuisine
Browse our collection of authentic Maltese recipes, from traditional savory dishes to sweet treats that have been 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 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 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 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 RecipeMalta's iconic rustic sandwich of crusty bread, kunserva, olive oil, tuna, capers, onion, and tomato.
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 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 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 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 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 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 (Ä¡bejna). 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 beloved Maltese autumn fish pie with lampuki (dolphinfish), spinach, olives, capers, and pine nuts wrapped in flaky pastry.
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