Bitter Orange & Vanilla Marmalade ("Kitromila Marmelada")
It’s funny how your tastes can change as you grow older. I was never a fan of bitter orange marmalade when I was little. I found the taste bitte...
All Vegetarian
Cheese Muffins - "Haloumopita" Reinvented
I only have a few days before I am heading back to Cyprus. As per usual, the time in Canada has again flown by and I feel as though I have just arrive...
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...
Mocha Truffles (with Cyprus Coffee)
If I was stranded on a desert (or dessert – haha) island and had only one choice of chocolate dessert, I think I’d choose truffles. There ...
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...
Ginger Cardamom Snaps
I know why Santa Claus is fat. It’s because he can’t stop eating ginger snaps. I LOVE this recipe. I didn’t want to go all out and m...
Feta & Ricotta Ravioli with Anari Cheese
Time off around Christmas means it is the perfect time to indulge in making foods with family and friends that you wouldn’t ordinarily make, lik...
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...
Halloumi & Parmigiano Reggiano Bread Twists
“Mom I’m hungry”. I used to say this relentlessly when I was a kid. I don’t know how my mom put up with it. Truth is that ther...
Baklava
Top 5 Tips To Making Perfect BaklavaDoes anyone else think that baklava sounds like balaclava? yes, yes?? OK it doesn’t matter. Today we are tal...
