Greek Cypriot recipes and other family food inspirations
Giouvetsi is a really popular Greek dish made with a spiced red sauce, risoni pasta and meat. What makes it so delicious is the fact that the meat is slow cooked in spices and falls completely apart. And of course who can say no to …
Chicken and potatoes are undeniably a classic combo for a roast. What makes this recipe even better is the convenience of cooking whole potatoes without boiling them first. All done in one tray! I first posted this recipe on my social media and it was …
Slow cooked lamb with chickpeas and capsicum is another variation to my Cypriot style recipe. I absolutely love slow cooked recipes, as you simply prepare the dish, place it in the oven and forget until it is cooked. And in the end… it results to …
Fish and the Mediterranean diet Baked fish in tomato sauce is a meal commonly enjoyed in the Greek and Cypriot cuisine, other than grilled fish with lemon/evoo. Components of the Mediterranean diet include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes and higher intake of fish in comparison …
The spinach rice with tomatoes tray bake is a version of the very popular “spanakorizo”. Spanakorizo is a dish cooked often in Greece and Cyprus especially now, during the Lent season. It is the Greek answer to an Italian risotto I would say. There are …
This lamb kleftiko tray bake is one that my family makes the most when we get together! Super easy to make as you just simply mix all the ingredients together and then voila! 3.5 hours later you have the tenderest and tastiest meal ever. The …
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, …
