Greek Cypriot recipes and other family food inspirations
Fava is a traditional Greek dip seen often as part of a mezze variety at taverns. It is made using yellow split peas, although its name may suggest that broad beans are used instead. Yellow split peas are packed with Vitamin B, fibre and are …
The beetroot and edamame dip was the first dip recipe and third blog post overall I ever uploaded. I hadn’t made it in a while and with the opportunity of Lent and a need to update the photos I thought I’d retest it. My pronunciation …
The roasted figs peppers and raw cashews dip came about after I wanted to create a dip that was Lent appropriate and use up some figs I had. Fig season is endless in our house, as we are lucky enough to have my father in …
Black eyed peas with zucchini (Louvi mavromati me kolokoui) is such a typical Cypriot meal. I would consider this as a peasant type meal and one that has become a key characteristic of our cuisine. I don’t think I’ve seen this combination in any other …
Turmeric vegetable stew is really delicious and nutritious! The spiced couscous that is served with it soaks up the sauce from the stew and adds even more flavour to the meal. The two dishes just really complement each other. And to think this was an …
Cypriot lentils with rice are known to the locals as fakes (lentils) moutzentra. It’s a traditional Cypriot dish enjoyed for the nourishment and tastiness it provides. A peasant type of food with very simple ingredients. I remember enjoying fakes moutzentra at two houses other than …
Do you have a cabbage stuck somewhere in the back of the fridge calling for attention? Or do you simply want a side dish that is light? If yes, then you must definitely try this quick turmeric cabbage carrot sauté! I started making the turmeric …
The recipe for the white beans stew is a take on the typical Greek dish, “fasolada”. Fasolada is a tomato based soup with white beans included, as well as typically potatoes and carrots. The recipe below is referred to as “fasoles yiahni”. It might not …
