Greek Cypriot recipes and other family food inspirations
Cypriot tomatoes with eggs scrambled (ntomates me avga) is a popular summer dish called pomilorotigania. Kagianas aka strapatsada is what the Greeks call their version. Us Cypriots decide to go with the longer word that I’m pretty sure has Italian roots as “pomodoro” means tomato …
Ok so you saw it here first! A delicious jenga tower made up of large chunks of watermelon and halloumi! I could have easily just presented you this idea using watermelon and halloumi slices on a plate but that wouldn’t be as much fun right? …
You know the feeling when you have an idea inkling at you for so long. You doubt you can make it happen, so you put it to rest but it’s still there in the back of your mind? Well that was me for about 4 …
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 …
