Malta: Mediterranean Recipes from the Islands with Simon Bajada

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What’s on the menu:

• Arjoli (Tuna and Tomato Dip with Olives)
• Eggplant, Mint and Black Peppered Cheese
• Coffee Granita with Whipped Ricotta

Welcome to Malta, the tiny Mediterranean country located smack dab in the middle of the Mediterranean. What Malta lacks in size it makes up for in culinary diversity, which has been shaped by centuries of interaction with Italy, France, North Africa and Great Britain. Join guest teacher Simon Bajada, author of “Malta: Mediterranean Recipes from the Islands” for a livestream class where you’ll be transported to this completely unique island nation. You’ll get a taste of Malta’s obsession with fish as you prepare arjoli, a dip that combines rich tuna with ripe summer tomatoes and briny olives—and you’ll learn how to make the recipe your own with the addition of capers, mint, sun-dried tomatoes and more. In our main course, you’ll use milk —yes, milk—to tenderize eggplant before roasting it and tossing it in an a sweet and sour dressing. Finally, you’ll learn about traditional Maltese coffee and transform its flavors into a granita whose creamy texture comes from an unexpected secret ingredient. Served alongside whipped, gently sweetened ricotta, this dessert is like a summery Maltese version of tiramisu. You’ll come away from this class with a three-course menu that changes the way you think about Mediterranean food.

Purchase a copy of Simon's new book, "Malta," HERE.

About Simon: Simon Bajada is a food and travel photographer and writer with Maltese heritage living in Sweden. He has authored four cookbooks – The New Nordic (2015), Nordic Light (2016), Baltic (2019) and Malta (2023). 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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If you have any questions about this class, please don't hesitate to get in touch via cookingschool@177milkstreet.com.

This event has limited spots and you must register in advance via Eventbrite in order to attend. One sign-up covers one device. Payments for Milk Street livestream events are non-refundable. If you find yourself unable to attend, you may transfer the ticket to someone else, but we are unable to refund fees and all payments are final.

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Immediately after registering, you will get a confirmation email that contains the Zoom meeting log-in information. One week prior to the class (or within 48 hours, if you register less than one week in advance), you will receive instructions on how to prepare ingredients and equipment in order to cook along, if you choose.

After class, you will receive a recording of the event, as links to any additional recipes and resources that may come up. NOTE:The recording link is only available online for one month following each event. If you’d like to have access to the recording for longer than that, you'll need to save the recording locally by clicking on “download” on the top right corner of the recording page.

Proceeds from livestream cooking classes and workshops support Milk Street's non-profit work with The Big Sisters Association of Great Boston, The Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, FoodCorps and other partners.

Bonus: All attendees of this class will receive a one-time 20% off coupon to the Milk Street Store after class.