RECIPE FOR OREGANO YOGHURT DIP – RIGANO YAOURTO
This dip is often described as simple, bright, and silky. It successfully balances tang with herbaceous warmth. Its fresh citrus tones also manage to successfully infuse both olive oil and…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS WALNUT CAKE – KARIDOPITA
Karidopita is a delicious moist and flavourful traditional Cypriot sponge cake. It uses the humble walnut as its main ingredient. There are many homemade variations of this cake. Some versions…
RECIPE FOR MARINATED PORK IN WINE & CORIANDER – AFELIA
HOW TO MAKE AFELIA This traditional Cypriot dish maintains a special place in the Cypriot culinary repertoire. This popular fragrant dish is easy to prepare. It involves marinating pork in…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS DRY ORANGE MARBLE CAKE – STEHNI PORTOKALOPITA
The Cyprus Dry Orange Marble Cake is a type of sponge cake that uses fresh orange as its base. This dessert is usually enjoyed all year round on the island…
RECIPE FOR STUFFED VEGETABLES – PARAYEMISTA
The word ‘yemista’ derives from the Greek word for stuffed or full. It perfectly describes this traditional Cypriot dish that is made with fresh vegetables. A fragrant rice mixture, made…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS EGG LEMON SAUCE – AVGOLEMONO
This egg and lemon-based sauce, also known as avgolemono in Greek, is a simple yet delightful Cypriot sauce. It is often used to enhance several Cypriot dishes and soups. Developed…
RECIPE FOR SLOW-COOKED LAMB & POTATOES – KLEFTIKO
Using a delicious mix of simple ingredients and a very traditional method of cooking, Kleftiko highlights the creativity of the Cypriot people. The name ‘Kleftiko,’ translates to stolen and this…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS EASTER CHEESE PIES – FLAOUNES
Flaounes are traditionally made cheese pies that are associated with Greek Orthodox Easter in Cyprus. There are endless ways of making them and many homemade variations of this recipe exist.…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS STUFFED VINE LEAVES – KOUPEPIA
HOW TO MAKE KOUPEPIA Also known as ‘dolmades’, the preparation of koupepia involves stuffing vine leaves with a flavourful mixture of minced pork, rice, and a selection of several aromatic…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS EGG-LEMON SOUP – AVGOLEMONO
Avgolemono soup is a classic Cypriot soup that combines chicken, lemon, and egg, creating a rich tangy flavour that suits most Cypriot palettes. Although available all year round, this soup…