RECIPES

HOW TO MAKE BAKLAVA Deeply woven into the island’s culinary fabric, baklava has become a beloved dessert staple that is enjoyed throughout the year across Cyprus. Although baklava has roots…

Stifado is a traditional, hearty Cypriot stew that is usually made with tender cuts of beef. This flavourful dish is one of the island’s most prominent dishes and brings the…

Fasolada is a classic Greek white bean broth that uses a comforting, rich, thick tomato-based sauce, enriched by olive oil, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions. This combination of tender white…

Also known as ‘dolmades’, koupepia are made by stuffing tender grape leaves with a flavourful mixture of minced pork, rice, rich, wholesome olive oil, and a selection of aromatic fresh…

Sharlotta is a beloved retro Greek-Cypriot trifle that became a staple for afternoon tea and family gatherings in Cyprus during the 1960s. With several variations, the Cyprus Sharlotta is usually…

Kataifi is a popular Cypriot sweet pastry roll made with finely chopped, spiced mixed nuts that are wrapped in buttered, crispy, stringy pastry that is then bathed in a lemon-scented…

Cypriot Tahinopita is a traditional, plant-based sweet bread or pastry, filled with a rich paste of tahini, brown sugar, and warm cinnamon. Literally translating to tahini pie, it consists of…

Galatopoureko is a delicious, creamy custard pie-based dessert. It is traditionally made with a wholesome homemade milk-based custard, filo pastry, and syrup. The filo pastry creates a glorious crunch against…

HOW TO MAKE KOUNOUPIDI Cypriot Cauliflower and Tomato Stew is a flavourful dish that highlights the simplicity of Mediterranean cooking. This tomato and cauliflower-based recipe focuses on a vegetarian version…

Using a delicious mix of simple ingredients and a traditional cooking method, Kleftiko highlights the creativity of the Cypriot people. The name ‘Kleftiko’ means ‘stolen’. This is because, in times…