RECIPES

HOW TO MAKE BAKLAVA Baklava is a delicious Cypriot sweet that combines cinnamon scented layers of syrup soaked phyllo pastry with a nut mixture containing pistachios, walnuts, and hazelnut. It…

This tomato sauce, also known as ‘Yiahni’ In Greek, is a simple yet delightful Cypriot tomato-based sauce that is often found in various Cypriot dishes. This sauce reflects the essence…

Cyprus Beef Stifado is a hearty and flavourful slow-cooked stew that uses an enriched vinegar-based sauce that includes onions, tomatoes, and several warm spices. This dish is served all year…

Melomakarona are delicious Cypriot honey soaked cookies traditionally made with almonds. They are enjoyed throughout the year, but in particular at Christmas time, when many households make them and give…

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 is for a vegetarian version…

Kourapiedes are delicious Cypriot shortbread cookies traditionally made with almonds and dusted with powdered sugar. They are also enjoyed throughout the year, but in particular at Christmas time, when many…

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…

This simple recipe for apple cinnamon pastries was widespread throughout Cyprus mainly during the 1960’s because of its easy-to-follow recipe, and an abundance of locally grown apples. Still, this popular…

HOW TO MAKE KALO PRAMA Kalo Prama translates to ‘A Good Thing’ and is also known as ‘Shamali’. This semolina-based sponge cake bathed in syrup is traditionally served all year…

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…