Greek Cypriot recipes and other family food inspirations
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 …
International noodle day is celebrated every year on a day like today, the 6th of October. To celebrate this day I was sent a pack from Australian owned business Chang’s, who specialize in certain Asian food products. The pack included a variety of their specialty …
Mexican flavours For the Mexican flavoured pulled pork the spices used are essential to get the aroma and the required flavour. The combination of spices I used in this recipe I actually adapted from my other Mexican flavoured dish – Mexican chicken and rice tray …
The ingredients used Beef green beans stew requires some simple and everyday ingredients. That includes the meat and vegetables such as potatoes and carrots. For the tomato sauce to make the beef green beans stew I used a whole jar of vegetable pasta sauce. There …
Chicken must be the most accessible protein and one that is consumed the most amongst the omnivorous population. And with this quick and easy grilled chicken breast recipe I’m sure it will become even more popular in your household! So many options! You can customize …
Pork is a typical type of meat consumed most in Cyprus and Greece when making skewers. In Cyprus you will see skewers called “souvlakia” or “kalamakia” in Greece. Pork neck is one of the tenderest pieces to use, especially because the cooking time is short. …
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 …
