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Malta

Mediterranean Recipes From The Islands
By Simon Bajada
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In Malta by Simon Bajada, readers embark on a culinary journey through Maltese cuisine. The book combines rich, vibrant recipes with stunning photography, delving into traditional and modern dishes that reflect the island's diverse cultural influences. Each recipe is a tribute to Malta's unique flavours, offering both novice cooks and seasoned food lovers an authentic taste of Mediterranean life.
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If you're passionate about Mediterranean cuisine and exploring diverse culinary landscapes, this book may appeal to you. It offers a tantalising journey through Malta's rich food traditions with stunning photography and authentic recipes that capture the essence of this island's unique flavours.

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Discover the delicious Mediterranean cuisine of Malta with over 65 recipes in this beautifully photographed cookbook.

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Malta: Mediterranean recipes from the islands takes you to the spectacular archipelago between Italy and the North African coast with over 65 dishes showcasing the country's vibrant cuisine.

Exploring his own family heritage, author Simon Bajada (Baltic, The New Nordic) captures Maltese food for the home cook, with recipes including ftira, a sourdough bread drenched in tomato, tuna and olives; aljotta soup, a flavour-packed brew of fish and garlic; and pastizzi, a deliciously addictive pastry.

Featuring breathtaking photography and evocative coastal landscapes, Malta is a stunning postcard from the heart of one of Europe’s most captivating hidden gems.

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Malta by Simon Bajada is praised for capturing the intricate cultural blend of Maltese cuisine. Reviewers highlight its ability to transport readers to the Mediterranean with stunning photography and recipes like tomato- and tuna-smothered sourdough, anchovy fritters, and rabbit stew. Its comprehensive collection of over 70 recipes is noted for its beauty and attention to the unique flavours of Malta.

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ISBN: 9781743798812

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 June 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Books

Illustration: Full-colour Photography

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 1055g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Simon Bajada is an Australian-born food and travel photographer and writer with Maltese heritage living in Sweden. He has authored three cookbooks – The New Nordic (2015), Nordic Light (2016), and Baltic (2019). He has worked as a chef, food stylist, recipe developer and photographer and has a Diploma in International Hotel Management and a Diploma in Le Cordon Bleu cookery.

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