Malta – Cookbook Giveaway

Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Malta: Mediterranean Recipes From the Islands by Simon Bajada.

Malta: Mediterranean Recipes From the Islands is a richly photographed cookbook which takes you to the captivating archipelago between Sicily and the North African coast, with 70 recipes showcasing the country’s vibrant Mediterranean cuisine.

Many empires have influenced the Maltese kitchen over the centuries, leaving a seductive blend of Arab, French, Italian and English flavours. The result is a balance of raw agrarian produce, fruits of the sea, and well-honed technique against a backdrop of breathtaking rocky outcrops and spectacular blue water.

In this beautiful ode to Maltese cooking, author Simon Bajada (Baltic, The New Nordic) captures the everyday food of Malta for the home cook, including dishes such as Ftira, a flattened sourdough bread loaf drenched in tomato with tuna capers and olives; Aljotta, a hearty fish stew; and Bigilla, a broad bean paste used as a delicious dip.

Malta is a one-way ticket into the heart of one of Europe’s most captivating hidden gems.

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153 Comments

  • mpdeb98  on  August 27, 2023

    Vermicelli and Parmesan pie

  • TBipp  on  August 27, 2023

    Lampuki with Tomato Sauce

  • dataentrytard  on  August 27, 2023

    I would like to prepare the vegetarian Gozitan ravioli first.

  • Babycarrot  on  August 27, 2023

    Spinach and tuna pie

  • Gups  on  August 27, 2023

    Bigilla

  • lean1  on  August 27, 2023

    tuna tomato dip

  • DarcyVaughn  on  August 27, 2023

    anchovy fritters

  • oduong930  on  August 28, 2023

    Vermicelli and Parmesan pie

  • nvernon  on  August 28, 2023

    Garlic fish soup (Aljotta)

  • sbh2023  on  August 28, 2023

    I would like to make the white bean salad and the halvah!

  • Jillyb3  on  August 28, 2023

    Stuffed squid (Klamari mimlija) sounds delicious, as does Sautéed greens with anchovies and lemon!

  • aminning  on  August 28, 2023

    Tuna tomato dip (Arjoli)

  • matag  on  August 28, 2023

    Beef olives (Bragioli)

  • ravensfan  on  August 28, 2023

    Baked eggplant and onion with basil

  • pokarekare  on  August 28, 2023

    Stuffed olives – our neighbour’s were to die for!

  • littlegemini  on  August 29, 2023

    The anchovy fritters sound amazing!

  • Binguy  on  August 29, 2023

    Swordfish Carpacio

  • rkosully  on  August 29, 2023

    I would first like to make the Baked eggplant and onion with basil.

  • dbielick  on  August 29, 2023

    Tuna tomato dip (Arjoli)

  • sayeater  on  August 29, 2023

    Pastizzi! Many years ago we stopped in Malta during a Mediterranean trip and were smitten. I remember seeing these savory pastries in the shop windows and buying some to snack on as we walked around. Haven’t thought about these for a long time!

  • acecil  on  August 29, 2023

    tuna tomato dip

  • sarahawker  on  August 29, 2023

    Widow’s soup (Soppa tal-armla)

  • lhanna  on  August 29, 2023

    Lampuki pie (Torta tal-lampuki)

  • kimberb  on  August 29, 2023

    Baked eggplant and onion with basil looks absolutely fabulous!

  • Eoverbey  on  August 29, 2023

    Yum! Gozitan ravioli sound amazing!

  • et12  on  August 29, 2023

    Maltese bread

  • BMeyer  on  August 29, 2023

    white bean salad

  • Frnkls83  on  August 29, 2023

    Spinach and tuna pie

  • fathorsemama  on  August 29, 2023

    Octopus salad!

  • cookbookaddict2020  on  August 29, 2023

    aljotta!

  • Roosta  on  August 29, 2023

    Honey rings (Qagħaq tal-għasel)

  • tucsonsandy  on  August 29, 2023

    White bean salad

  • mswager  on  August 29, 2023

    Baked eggplant and onion with basil

  • eildoncook  on  August 30, 2023

    White bean salad first.

  • Charlieemma  on  August 30, 2023

    Sausage and cauliflower with eggs and ġbejniet

  • madelainebj  on  August 30, 2023

    Halva

  • foodie16  on  August 30, 2023

    Lampuki pie (Torta tal-lampuki)

  • renharvey  on  August 30, 2023

    Baked rice (Ross il-forn)

  • BrianUK  on  August 30, 2023

    Spinach and tuna pie

  • Siegal  on  August 30, 2023

    Stuffed olives

  • riley  on  August 30, 2023

    Greek potatoes

  • maggz19671  on  August 30, 2023

    Tuna tomato dip sounds devine

  • Spud13  on  August 31, 2023

    Qassatat

  • TeresaWatson  on  August 31, 2023

    Spaghetti with bottarga and breadcrumbs (Spagetti bottarga u frak tal-ħobż)

  • amaLA  on  August 31, 2023

    Anchovy Fritters

  • lucymajor94  on  August 31, 2023

    anchovy fritters

  • Julianna11  on  September 1, 2023

    I’ve always wanted to make a proper pastizzi!

  • virjeania  on  September 1, 2023

    Pastizzi: ricotta filling sounds delicious

  • CompsAlex  on  September 1, 2023

    Maltese bread

  • lmb137  on  September 1, 2023

    The swordfish carpaccio looks great!

  • m1r14m  on  September 1, 2023

    This book looks great! I want to try the salt cured tuna with Romana beans and preserved lemon 🙂

  • theBlackbird  on  September 1, 2023

    Maltese potatoes

  • kalina813  on  September 2, 2023

    I’d love to try making my own halva

  • luccio  on  September 2, 2023

    Kwarezimal

  • Elveenah  on  September 3, 2023

    Would make the Bay Leaf Panacotta w/ mulberries!

  • GreenhouseCheryl  on  September 3, 2023

    Vermicelli and Parmesan pie (Froġa tat-tarja)

  • Acratli28  on  September 3, 2023

    Baked pasta shells

  • LaurenE  on  September 4, 2023

    Vermicelli and Parmesan pie

  • ruthdenton  on  September 5, 2023

    Pastizzi

  • chezlarios  on  September 6, 2023

    Greek pasta (Għaġin Grieg)

  • clairew137  on  September 7, 2023

    Vermicelli and Parmesan pie

  • johanna1230  on  September 7, 2023

    Spinach and tuna pie!

  • HairyAl  on  September 8, 2023

    Sounds really interesting!

  • Antonias.Kitchen  on  September 8, 2023

    Swordfish carpaccio

  • justcooking  on  September 8, 2023

    Yeast rings! The name doesn’t sound appealing, but I guess from the ingredients that these will be delicious

  • dzm  on  September 8, 2023

    Tuna tomato dip

  • hrk  on  September 8, 2023

    Lampuki pie (Torta tal-lampuki)

  • RSW  on  September 8, 2023

    Ravioli with Maltese sausage

  • Kmichet  on  September 8, 2023

    Octopus salad

  • elysedc  on  September 9, 2023

    Baked eggplant and onion with basil. my eggplant dishes never turn out the way I want them to (i.e. what I get at a restaurant…)!

  • etcjm  on  September 10, 2023

    Sheep’s milk and strawberry parfait with pistachios

  • AnnaZed  on  September 10, 2023

    Baked eggplant and onion with basil

  • GillB  on  September 10, 2023

    Beef olives

  • sarahteertzah  on  September 11, 2023

    Baked pasta shells with ricotta

  • saregama  on  September 11, 2023

    Tuna dip

  • roxlet  on  September 11, 2023

    Anchovy fritters

  • Brkstarr  on  September 11, 2023

    Would love to try the octopus salad!

  • poneill  on  September 12, 2023

    swordfish carpaccio

  • Emmormous  on  September 12, 2023

    Beef olives (Bragioli)

  • jackdaw3  on  September 12, 2023

    Sausage and cauliflower with eggs and ġbejniet looks very intriguing

  • Plumbobmummy  on  September 12, 2023

    Greek pasta

  • Sand9  on  September 12, 2023

    Honey Rings x

  • bopper  on  September 12, 2023

    Qassatat

  • Dendav  on  September 12, 2023

    Halva

  • agreaves19  on  September 12, 2023

    tuna tomato dip

  • Isis1981uk  on  September 12, 2023

    Pizza bread from Gozo (Ftira għawdxija)

  • marktiger69  on  September 13, 2023

    Maltese potatoes

  • katmagdunn  on  September 16, 2023

    Anchovy fritters

  • MarciK  on  September 16, 2023

    Vermicelli and Parmesan pie (Froġa tat-tarja)

  • youngsvnnhrs  on  September 16, 2023

    Baked pasta shells with ricotta (Għaġin bebbux mimli bl-irkotta)

  • GrooveHeart  on  September 16, 2023

    Spinach and tuna pie (Torta tal-ispinaċi u t-tonn)

  • jodie1131  on  September 17, 2023

    Swordfish Carpacio

  • banba1  on  September 17, 2023

    Vermicelli and Parmesan pie (Froġa tat-tarja)

  • emi10383  on  September 17, 2023

    tuna tomato dip

  • elizabethwcrew  on  September 18, 2023

    Sauteed greens with anchovey and lemon

  • JenjiD  on  September 18, 2023

    Tuna tomato dip (Arjoli)

  • brina  on  September 19, 2023

    Maltese bread

  • desiree.grubbs  on  September 20, 2023

    Definitely the Vermicelli and Parmesan pie yummmmy!

  • Tacoyoga716  on  September 20, 2023

    Fish stew!

  • lisambb  on  September 22, 2023

    Vermicelli and Parmesan pie

  • ammerlino  on  September 22, 2023

    White Bean Salad

  • MelW66  on  September 23, 2023

    Vermicelli and Parmesan pie

  • tarae1204  on  September 27, 2023

    Almond macaroons (Biskuttini tal-lewz)

  • ceejayen  on  September 27, 2023

    Vermicelli and Parmesan pie (Froġa tat-tarja)

  • ChicagoJen  on  September 27, 2023

    the white bean salad – just bought some awesome beans

  • prettypistol  on  September 28, 2023

    Maltese bread

  • debbiehb  on  September 28, 2023

    Tuna tomato dip

  • Dannausc  on  September 28, 2023

    Tic bean dip

  • betsyradelow  on  September 29, 2023

    Halva

  • fluffies  on  September 29, 2023

    halva

  • paulbing  on  October 1, 2023

    Garlic fish soup (Aljotta)

  • chefjamesbarrett  on  October 2, 2023

    anchovy fritters

  • kmn4  on  October 3, 2023

    Prickly pear liqueur (Bajtra liqueur)

  • Ishtar  on  October 4, 2023

    Honey rings

  • ktrum7  on  October 4, 2023

    white bean salad!

  • Heaton99  on  October 6, 2023

    Stuffed olives

  • JEWGAL777  on  October 6, 2023

    Vermicelli and Parmesan pie

  • silversand  on  October 7, 2023

    Stuffed marrows (Qarabagħli mimli fil-forn)

  • Tutu81  on  October 8, 2023

    The anchovy fritters ?

  • jd5761  on  October 8, 2023

    anchovy fritters for me

  • kbennall  on  October 8, 2023

    Snails in herb and tomato broth

  • EmilyR  on  October 9, 2023

    white bean salad

  • LB.  on  October 10, 2023

    I would love to try making Halva!

  • mandyharper  on  October 12, 2023

    Garlic Fish Soup

  • Karla123  on  October 14, 2023

    Vegetable soup (Minestra tal-ħaxix)

  • yasmine041  on  October 15, 2023

    maltese potatos

  • pamelajosie  on  October 15, 2023

    Pastizzi: ricotta filling

  • denise21  on  October 16, 2023

    Quassatat

  • denise21  on  October 16, 2023

    Qassatat!

  • sheridarby  on  October 16, 2023

    Baked eggplant and onion with basil

  • portkey  on  October 16, 2023

    Beef olives

  • krnries  on  October 17, 2023

    The Sheep’s milk cheeselets sound lovely 🙂

  • Lesevans6  on  October 17, 2023

    Spinach and Tuna Pie

  • Poppyjoey  on  October 17, 2023

    I’d try the Tuna Fishcakes first

  • soylent_pete  on  October 17, 2023

    LAMPUKI

  • LeahT50  on  October 17, 2023

    Bigilla, I’ve been making it for years as my husband was Maltese, would love to try this version of his favourite dip.

  • SHORTMAN  on  October 17, 2023

    Halva

  • Beasste99  on  October 17, 2023

    Lampuki pie

  • nats7  on  October 17, 2023

    Tuna tomato dip

  • angiemac18  on  October 17, 2023

    spinach & tuna pie

  • ickle0ne  on  October 17, 2023

    Maltese scrambled eggs (Barbuljata)

  • JohnWalker  on  October 17, 2023

    Spinach and tuna pie!

  • ClaireHamilton  on  October 17, 2023

    The white bean salad.

  • paulo_b  on  October 17, 2023

    Bragioli

  • PatBarrett  on  October 17, 2023

    Sausage and cauliflower with eggs and ġbejniet

  • misty33  on  October 17, 2023

    Vegetable soup (Minestra tal-ħaxix)

  • DimensionAEB  on  October 17, 2023

    Vermicelli and Parmesan pie

  • andyszym  on  October 17, 2023

    Clams with saffron and fennel

  • PhillipJD  on  October 17, 2023

    “Maltese orange tart”, (page 222).

  • orchidlady01  on  October 18, 2023

    Qassatat

  • reader1trees  on  October 20, 2023

    Pizza bread from Gozo.

  • Leonard5854  on  October 20, 2023

    Kapunata

  • Lora724  on  October 22, 2023

    I would like to cook Baked macaroni (Imqarrun il-forn).

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