Greek Cypriot recipes and other family food inspirations
Spanakorizo with tomatoes (Σπανακόρυζο με ντομάτες) is a favourite meal to serve especially during Lent, the fasting period of Orthodox Easter. Filling and nutritious it is a complete meal in itself. The word spanakorizo basically translates to spinach rice. In Cyprus and Greece this meal …
When you need a nourishing, lemony and warm dish this silverbeet spinach and lentil soup is definitely one to try. Very easy to make with just some preparation ahead of time to soak the dried pulses and barley. It’s very filling and makes for a …
Battered zucchini flowers with halloumi is a dish my grandmother used to make for us when the zucchini flowers were in season. I can picture her in the kitchen as I’m writing this, over the stove using her small frying pan and her finger tips …
Baked cauliflower with halloumi béchamel, is my version of the popular British dish cauliflower cheese. Simply it is cauliflower baked with a cheesy sauce made from roux. I grew up with my mum making this in Cyprus for us and I always enjoyed it. Then …
Brussels sprouts! The vegetable which a lot of people either have a love or hate relationship with… I’ve always enjoyed them but I think I found my new favourite way of eating them with this raw Brussels sprout salad. I have an obsession with eating …
Halloumi spring rolls are a hot favourite at our family dinners! An epic fusion of Cypriot and Asian cuisine. Doesn’t take long before the whole plate is finished. Crispy and golden rolls filled with a spicy brined piece of halloumi. To pair it up I …
Cypriot kolokotes are traditional pastries enjoyed usually as a snack with a Cypriot coffee or even for breakfast. It is very common to make this kolokotes recipe during the fasting period especially before Christmas and Easter, since they are vegan. They are a turnover style …
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 …
