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 TOMATO SAUCE – YIAHNI
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…
A SWEET PRESERVE, CYPRUS GLYKO
TRADITIONAL CYPRIOT DESSERTCyprus Glyko, can be best described as a refreshing sweet preserve. It is an age-old traditional dessert, made from various fruits, nuts or vegetables, cooked and then preserved…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS BEEF VINEGAR STEW – STIFADO
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…
THE ORIGINS OF CYPRIOT OUZO
A TOAST TO CYPRIOT OUZO WHAT IS OUZO? Ouzo is an aniseed-flavoured spirit derived from the by-products of the winemaking process. Originating from Greece, this refreshing alcoholic drink has had…
RECIPE FOR CHRISTMAS HONEY COOKIES – MELOMAKARONA
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…
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 is for a vegetarian version…
CYPRUS HONEY
THE MEDICINAL VALUE OF THIS ANCIENT OLD PRODUCT A GENERAL MEDICINE FOR VARIOUS AILMENTS Honey has been a traditional medicinal food in many ancient cultures around the world for centuries.…