RECIPE FOR MIXED NUT STRING PASTRY ROLLS – KATAIFI
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…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS SWEET BREAD – TAHINOPITA
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…
RECIPE FOR CYPRIOT CUSTARD PIE – GALATOPOUREKO
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…
RECIPE FOR CAULIFLOWER & TOMATO STEW – KOUNOUPIDI
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…
RECIPE FOR SLOW-COOKED LAMB & POTATOES – KLEFTIKO
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…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS TOMATO SAUCE – YIAHNI
This simple yet delightful Cypriot tomato-based sauce is often found in various Cypriot dishes. Also known as ‘Yiahni’ in Greek, this sauce reflects the essence of Cypriot home cooking. It…
RECIPE FOR OREGANO YOGHURT DIP – RIGANO YAOURTO
This recipe for Greek Oregano Yoghurt dip is often described as simple, bright, and silky. Successfully balancing tang with herbaceous warmth, its fresh citrus tones manage to successfully infuse both…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS LADIES FINGERS – DAKTYLA
Daktyla, ‘or ladies finghers,’ are simple Cypriot dessert based pastries that are baked and then drenched in a honey based syrup. They are made with filo pastry, almonds, cinnamon 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…