Greek Cypriot recipes and other family food inspirations
Greek flavours Slow roasted lamb leg is always a hit on any dinner date,regardless of the flavours used. Typically when I make it I use Greek style ingredients such as garlic, oregano and lemon. Turns out so amazingly tasty and any left overs are always …
The recipe for the baklava cheesecake below is one my brother in law Stavro shared with me. He has been in the hospitality business for years as a café/restaurant owner with a big interest in cooking himself. We made this baklava cheesecake together for his …
Classic Greek dish The recipe for beef patties with potatoes is one I make very often and the whole family loves. The beef patties end up so tasty and juicy. Keep reading to see my 3 key points to ensuring the patties do not dry …
Another easy recipe and quick dish for the family. Dinner can be ready even faster if you do all the prep from the night before. For the Greek chicken and rice tray bake, I marinate the chicken with some of the typical flavours including oregano, …
Layers of goodness Cypriot pasta bake – the Cypriot version of lasagna haha very different ingredients but the concept is the same… Layers of pasta, mince sauce and béchamel sauce! Deliciousness on a plate 🙂 Makaronia tou fournou is definitely a family favourite, my husband …
One pot risoni pasta dish Risoni with mince is a complete one pot meal enjoyed by everyone in the family. My girls can’t get enough of it! Enjoyed simply with some yoghurt and a salad, this is a comforting dish for any time of the …
Recently I had the amazing opportunity to make diples with giagia Kostoula, who is my cousin’s grandmother. Not directly related to me but I’ve always felt that she was like my own grandmother with her warm welcoming and open heart every time she saw me. …
A spin to a classic These baked smashed potatoes with wine are a spin on a traditional Cypriot dish called “patates antinahtes” (πατάτες αντιναχτές). The name translates to “shaken potatoes” because of the way they are prepared. Typically they are made by frying the baby …
