Honey Doughnuts - Loukoumades
“I’m still writing 1997 on my checks” – Sarah Silverman. That’s kinda how I feel. But it’s definitely 2014 because...
All Side Dishes
Brussels Sprouts & Chantrelles
I have a confession. I don’t really understand how people can not like brussels sprouts. Since I was little I always thought of brussels sprouts...
Feta-Chilli Dip
One of my favourite things to try when I visit people’s homes, are they dips they make. I like the different combinations of flavours and how pe...
Butternut Squash Pies (Kolokotes)
Is anyone else ready for cold weather, clouds, rain and the onset of winter? Or is it just me. I love the fact that Cyprus is sunny and warm virtually...
Tahini Rolls
I have spent a good week learning how and perfecting the art of making “tahinopittes” – the very traditional Cypriot sweet tahini pi...
Coriander Crushed Olives ("Elies Tsakistes")
Last week I went over to my aunt’s house and there was a blue bowl filled with chunky green olives. It’s a funny thing those olives; they ...
Vietnamese "Kouloumbra" Salad (Guest Recipe by A Pavlou & Gnian)
We already have a kohlrabi and carrot salad on the website, but I just had to post this recipe as it truly delicious. The other kohlrabi and carrot sa...
Tarot Root Chips (Kolokassi Chips)
My parents are visiting from Canada at the moment. On Tuesday they went shopping and I came home to find a lot of “kolokassi” (otherwise k...
Pickled Baby Caper Shoots (Kapari)
For those who don’t know what “kapari” is, they are baby caper stems pickled in red wine vinegar. They are different to pickled cape...
Sweet Grape Jelly (Palouze)
“Palouze”, or Cyprus grape jelly, is in my opinion most delicious when served warm. It has a jello-like texture with a hint of orange-blos...
Halloumi & Mint Scones
This is a combination of Cyprus flavour with an English tradition, the scone. The end result: halloumi & mint scones. It is a twist on the traditi...
Nuts Dipped In Sweet Grape Jelly (Soujoukkos)
“Soujoukkos” is literally nuts, mostly almonds or walnuts, dipped in “palouze” a form of Cyprus grape jelly. In order to make ...
