Malta: Mediterranean Recipes From The Islands [Hardcover]

Malta: Flavours of the Mediterranean 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 flavors. 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. Simon Bajadais a 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.

"Bajada captures the unique blend of cultures that make up Maltese cuisine in this cookbook." - Courtney Rodgers,Book Riot

"Listen, we already love the Mediterranean islands, so this was an easy sell; but with dishes like tomato- and tuna-smothered sourdough, anchovy fritters, and rabbit stew, we’re in. Plus, the photography is incredible." - Adam Rothbarth,VICE

"Malta: Mediterranean Recipes From The Islands is a stunning, aesthetic-forward cookbook by chef and best-selling author Simon Bajadalã)