Greek Cypriot recipes and other family food inspirations
A bulgur pilaf flavoured simply with tomatoes and cumin. If you are looking for an easy meal with minimum ingredients but full of flavour then this is it! Bulgur pilaf is one of my favourite sides for a meat dish but it can also …
Afelia – A typical Cypriot pork dish Afelia are one of my favourite Cypriot dishes growing up. I remember going to numerous taverns and this was always part of the menu. It was the first dish I would devour! The pork is marinated in red …
Kritharaki is a typical dish made in Cyprus and Greece, that can be eaten on it’s own as a main meal with just a side of salad and yoghurt. Otherwise it can be the ideal side to any meat dish. It requires minimum ingredients and …
An all year round lentil soup – not just for winter! This lentil soup is on high rotation during the cold and hot months in our house. It is a family favourite, my eldest daughter absolutely loves it. She always asks for seconds although i …
A citrus and filling soup A traditional Cypriot soup using yellow split peas and rice essentially. The lemon juice used gives it a nice taste of acidity and adds to the Vitamin C boost we all need in the winter. You can make this soup …
To fillet or not to fillet If you were ever hesitant to cook a whole snapper then you must try this method. The snapper is so moist! I love eating fish and luckily enough the rest of the family appreciates all its benefits too. Wrapping …
How to pick the best okra to use Okra is a versatile vegetable that can be eaten in many ways, filled with lots of seeds and a quite hardy outside. When picking okra fresh at the market ensure you get the one that is not …