Lountza & Pea Risotto
Just popping in to share a quick recipe. Final touches now on the book. So I am all for easy to make meals at the moment. Risotto is a very easy to ma...
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Seafood Tagliatelle
When I imagine eating in Italy, I often imagine myself sitting in a seaside restaurant ordering this exact dish. I often try to recreate the dishes I ...
Lountza, Cheddar & Chive Scones
Fall has arrived in Cyprus. It’s not immediately obvious, as the days are still hot, and the beaches still busy. But, in the mornings, it is tan...
Goat Cheese, Corn, Basil & Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad With A Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
What do you think – is it the end of summer? For me, all I know, is that as far as food is concerned, I am still in full on summer mode. And wil...
Carrot Cake With Cyprus Village Flour
A carrot cake should fulfill two criteria in my books: it should be moist and have a great cream cheese topping. This one is both of those. It also is...
Mushroom Orzotto & Hello Out There
So, orzo pasta is typically used in Cypriot cooking to make a dish called “kritharaki” — in Greek I think it is called “yuvets...
Traditional Cypriot Halloumi Ravioli with Creamy Tomato Sauce
I am a big believer that there are so many ways to enjoy traditional Cypriot food. Don’t get me wrong – I love the traditional ways. But I...
Spaghetti & Meatballs With "Arkatena" Breadcrumbs
It’s November 26. Less than a month away from Christmas. Autumn slumber is making way for holiday excitement. Frost has made its first appearanc...
"Kritharaki"
I have a tendency to think that things that taste good must be difficult to make.I am still on Vancouver Island. The weather has been stormy and quite...
Focaccia Bread
Soft, fluffy. Salty. A touch of sweetness and oil. These are qualities that describe my perfect Focaccia bread. I am making bread because it is olive ...
"Koupa" Pie
I must confess that I love “koupes” (pork-filled fried-bulgur pastries) but sometimes I feel bad eating them because they are fried. So I ...
Halloumi & Roasted Tomato Tricolore Pasta Salad
It’s too hot to eat something hot. I feel I may actually be melting in my kitchen. This is the time of year when I break out the pasta salads. I...
