Lara Lazare

From local dining customs to the must-try dishes, here is everything you need to know about food in Malta. Food in Malta is utterly delicious. Although it’s less well-known than the country’s thrilling history, culture, and beaches, Malta’s wonderful culinary landscape combines heritage and community with island-grown produce and Mediterranean seafood. Lying in the southern Mediterranean, Malta is a small island nation—roughly twice the size of Washington D.C.—whe...Read More

  Brazilian cheese bread, or pão de queijo, is a beloved treat from Brazil with a crispy exterior and a chewy, cheesy interior.   Ingredients - 1 large egg, room temperature - 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan - 2/3 cup milk - 1 1/2 cups (170 g) tapioca flour - 1/2 cup (66 g) packed grated or crumbled cheese, your preference - 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)   Method Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread a small amount olive oil a...Read More

  Perfect for BBQs and buffets, our epic salad is an assembly job of gorgeous ingredients – no cooking required. Serve it with lamb kebabs for an impressive summer feast.   Ingredients 400g black beans, drained 2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped 500g heritage tomatoes, chopped into large chunks ½ cucumber, halved lengthways, seeds scooped out and sliced on an angle 1 mango, peeled and chopped into chunks 1 large red onion, halved and finely slic...Read More

  This classic carrot cake recipe is not overly spiced, and it has texture from the grated carrots, shredded coconut, chopped nuts and raisins.   If your dried fruit feels dry, plump it either by steaming the fruit for a couple of minutes; pouring boiling water over the fruit then draining it; or even just running it under hot tap water. Pat the fruit dry before using it.   There’s enough frosting to fill the layers and cover the sides and top of the cake, but each laye...Read More

  Got leftover Easter eggs to use up? Try incorporating them into an easy no-bake vanilla cheesecake. Chill the cheesecake overnight for the best results.   Ingredients vegetable oil, for the tin. 200g digestive biscuits. 80g unsalted butter, melted. 250g chocolate mini eggs or leftover Easter eggs. 400g full-fat soft cheese. 150g icing sugar. 1 tsp vanilla bean paste. 400g double cream.   Method STEP 1 Oil a 20cm deep springform cake tin and line with baking parchm...Read More

  Linzer cookies are named after the city of Linz, Austria and are the perfect treat to go with your hot chocolate this winter.   Ingredients 1 cup of almonds, toasted and grounded 2 cups of flour, sieved 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon of salt 2 sticks of butter, softened 2/3 cup of sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 lemon, fine zest 2 cups of raspberry preserve   Directions 1. In the bowl using the paddle, beat the butter and sugar until light and...Read More

  These soft and fluffy bars are like a tasty cross between banana bread and snickerdoodle cookies. They also have the added bonus of requiring no eggs.   Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup mashed banana 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Cinnamon Su...Read More

  For a Spin on the Classic The Cabo Green Margarita is from Esperanza, an Auberge Resorts Collection resort in Los Cabos. 2 oz. silver tequila (100 percent blue agave) 1 oz. pineapple juice 4 cucumber slices 7 fresh cilantro leaves ½ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice ½ oz. agave or simple syrup 1½ cucumber slices, for garnish   Muddle cucumber slices, cilantro leaves, and tequila in a cocktail shaker and strain into a separate glass. Rinse shaker. Add the i...Read More

  Enjoy this indulgent yet low-carb and sugar-free dessert.   AmaWaterways understands and appreciates that many of their guests have unique dietary needs. That’s why they are pleased to share one of their guests’ favorite low-carb and sugar-free desserts. Easy to make and prepared with fiber-rich avocados, which are also naturally sodium- and cholesterol-free, this AmaWaterways recipe may just become one of your go-to indulgences!   Ingredients 2 Hass avocados ...Read More

  INGREDIENTS (short dough) Butter 1 cupIcing sugar⅔ cupEgg yolks 3Egg white 1Vanilla extract 1 tbspSorghum flour 1 cupPotato starch ¼ cupArrowroot starch ¼ cupTapioca starch ⅛ cupChick pea flour ⅛ cup   METHOD• In a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, cream together softened butter and icing sugar• On a low speed, add eggs until incorporated• Add vanilla extract• In a separate bowl, mix all flours and starches and sift• On a low speed, ...Read More

  This classic teacake recipe deserves a spot in every baker's cookbook.   Ingredients - 80g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature. - 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar. - 1 egg. - 1 tsp vanilla extract. - 225g (1 1/2 cups) self-raising flour. - 2 small pink lady apples, peeled, cored, coarsely grated. - 125ml (1/2 cup) milk.   Cinnamon topping - 1 tbsp caster sugar. - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. - 20g unsalted butter, melted. - 4 Method Steps.   Step 1 Prehe...Read More

  The only trick to these treats is to not eat them all in one sitting.   Ingredients 1 cup graham-cracker crumbs 2 tbsp finely chopped candied ginger 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 egg 3/4 cup pumpkin purée 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 250-g pkg cream cheese, at room temperature 2 tbsp 35% cream 3/4 cup chocolate chips   Instructions Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment paper, let...Read More

  Chewy and rich on the inside, crisp and golden on the outside, enjoy this delicious coconut macaroons recipe.   Ingredients 6 Egg Whites1 cup Granulated Sugar2 cups Fine Dry Coconut flakes or Shred2 Tbsp Cornstarch1 Tbsp Cake Flour1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour   Method Combine all ingredients and warm lightly on a hot water bath. Pipe the mixture into required shapes. Bake at 325F for about 15 mins.   Makes approximately 25   This recipe is courtesy of the ...Read More

Our friends from the iconic Beach Club at the Carlton Cannes shared with us their favourite cocktails from the French, Italian, Mexican, and Brazilian Rivieras for you to enjoy at home.   French Riviera  - 1930 This creation refers to the opening date of the Carlton Beach Club, which was the first private beach in Cannes in 1930.      Ingredients:   3cl Anaë gin 1cl fresh lemon juice 1cl Suze 2cl laurel and lemon peel syrup from Menton 9cl Cha...Read More

  Did you know there are more sheep then people in New Zealand? Based on that fact we figure they must have the recipe for the ultimate lamb burger.   Ingredients   Patties600g Quality Mark lean lamb mince½ large onion, very finely chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1 egg, lightly beaten1 slice wholemeal toast bread, crusts removed, soaked in 2 tablespoons milk½ cup feta, crumbled½ cup mint leaves, chopped1 tablespoon rosemary leaves, finely chopped1 tabl...Read More