Greek Cypriot recipes and other family food inspirations
Kataifi with halloumi and pecorino is a recipe I put together inspired by the iconic Arabic dessert, Knafeh. I will not go on to say this is a Cypriot version of knafeh (just because I added halloumi) because I think that would definititely offend Arabic …
The significance of koliva Koliva is the sweet offering we make to commemorate our loved ones who have passed at their funeral or their memorial (mnimosino). As well as on some other occasions, for example during Lent. Koliva are prepared and taken to the church …
Melomakarona are Greek honey spiced biscuits usually made during periods of celebration and of great importance to the Greek Orthodox calendar such as Easter and Christmas. If I was to try and translate the actual word I would say it refers to these biscuits as …
The lemon thyme yoghurt cake celebrates all the ingredients I grew up with! Lemon, yoghurt, extra virgin olive oil and this super aromatic herb, thyme! The cake turns out super moist and flavourful with a good balance between sour and sweet. It is the citrus …
No bake chocolate biscuit cake is otherwise called “doukissa” in Cyprus. My aunties would often make this when we were visiting or even at birthday parties. It is very easy and quick to put together once you get the analogies right. The only thing is …
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 …
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. …
Coconut rice pudding where have been all my life? This is such a creamy and flavoursome dessert that all the family will love! I started playing around with different ingredients and measurements for this recipe during lent. I was craving for something sweet and in particular …