RECIPE FOR STUFFED VEGETABLES – YEMISTA
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 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 HONEY BALLS – LOUKOUMADES
Loukoumades are delicious deep fried Cypriot honey soaked balls enjoyed all year round on the island of Cyprus. Also known as ‘Honey Balls,’ they are usually served as a dessert…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS HUMMUS SOUP
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…
RECIPE FOR NEW YEARS CAKE – VASILOPITA
HOW TO MAKE VASILOPITA Vasilopita is a traditional Greek New Year’s cake, that is typically served on New Year’s Day. A coin is hidden inside the cake and the person…
RECIPE FOR MIXED NUT PASTRY – BAKLAVA
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…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS SEMOLINA CAKE – KALO PRAMA
HOW TO MAKE KALO PRAMA Kalo Prama translates to ‘A Good Thing’. It is also known as ‘Shamali’ or ‘Semolina’ cake. This semolina-based sponge cake bathed in syrup is traditionally…