RECIPES

HOW TO MAKE BAKLAVA This version of Baklava is a Cypriot take on a sweet delicacy that has its roots in the Middle East. This delicious Cypriot version combines cinnamon-scented…

Chickpea-based hummus can be used to create a unique, deliciously warm, and comforting creamy soup that combines the nutty flavour of tahini with the earthiness of the chickpeas. This combination…

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…

Mahalebi is a simple Cypriot milk-based pudding made with water, milk, sugar and corn flour. It is usually served chilled with a compliment of rose water, rose cordial syrup, or…

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 herbs and spices. This…

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…

A Sharlotta is a deliciously refreshing Cyprus trifle type dessert enjoyed all year round on the island of Cyprus. It is usually served as a dessert after a meal and…

Kataifi is a popular Cypriot dessert made with finely chopped mixed nuts that are wrapped into buttered crispy stringy pastry. This dessert is scented with ground clove and cinnamon and…

Tahinopita is a traditional Cypriot sweet bread or pastry, literally translating to tahini pie. It consists of a yeast-leavened dough that uses sesame seed paste, also known as tahini paste.…

KOUPES are a delicious Cypriot street food that is traditionally made from a bulgur wheat crust. Stuffed with a minced meat mixture, they are mainly consumed as savoury snacks throughout…