THE CYPRUS SAUSAGE ALSO KNOWN AS ‘SHEFTALIA’
A QUITE ESSENTIALLY CYPRIOT SAUSAGE! To many, ‘sheftalia’ are more than just homemade sausages and each little wrapped parcel of meat, herbs, and spices is usually found at the top…
THE RICH LEGACY OF AVGOLEMONO SAUCE
A SAUCE & A SOUP! THE PERFECT BLEND OF LEMON & EGG Avgolemono, or lemon and egg sauce, is created from a perfect blend of lemon and egg. It is…
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…
HALLOUMI CHEESE
CYPRUS’S UNIQUE RUBBERY CHEESE A CYPRIOT STAPLE With its origins dating back nearly 2,000 years, Halloumi Cheese has a deep-rooted history in Cyprus. It all began when Cypriots of old…
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 they adorn festive tables across the island.…
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 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…
THE CYPRUS POTATO
A FLAVOURFUL DELIGHT FROM THE RED VILLAGES OF CYPRUS THE HUMBLE YET INFAMOUS STAPLE Over the years, the humble Cypriot potato has become a staple ingredient in Cypriot cuisine. With…
THE STORY OF THE FRAPPE
A VARIED COFFEE STORY Coffee can trace its evolution back through the ages from when it began as a simple concoction to the popular drink enjoyed globally today. As a…
CYPRUS COFFEE
A SIP OF CYPRIOT TRADITION Each cup of Cyprus coffee is truly more than just a hot beverage. Many suggest that this unassuming drink symbolises a connection throughout Cypriot culture…