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Bulgur pilaf in red sauce – Pilafi

Bulgur pilaf in red sauce – Pilafi

  A bulgur pilaf flavoured simply with tomatoes and cumin. If you are looking for an easy meal with minimum ingredients but full of flavour then this is it! Bulgur pilaf is one of my favourite sides for a meat dish but it can also 

Pork marinated in red wine – Afelia

Pork marinated in red wine – Afelia

Afelia – A typical Cypriot pork dish Afelia are one of my favourite Cypriot dishes growing up. I remember going to numerous taverns and this was always part of the menu. It was the first dish I would devour!  The pork is marinated in red 

Orzo pasta in red sauce – Kritharaki

Orzo pasta in red sauce – Kritharaki

Kritharaki is a typical dish made in Cyprus and Greece, that can be eaten on it’s own as a main meal with just a side of salad and yoghurt. Otherwise it can be the ideal side to any meat dish. It requires minimum ingredients and 

Greek style lentil soup – Soupa faki

Greek style lentil soup – Soupa faki

An all year round lentil soup – not just for winter! This lentil soup is on high rotation during the cold and hot months in our house. It is a family favourite, my eldest daughter absolutely loves it. She always asks for seconds although i 

Egg, potato, cheese and bacon slices

Egg, potato, cheese and bacon slices

All in one breakfast slice   If you were to ask me what are the main ingredients of a good breakfast, i would say egg, potato, cheese and bacon. Right? There are so many potato spirals and egg cup ideas on my Instagram feed but 

Slow cooked beef in the oven

Slow cooked beef in the oven

Rosemary flavoured slow cooked beef This is my faultless way of making a slow cooked beef dish in the oven without the hassle of frying the meat beforehand and no added oil to cook. The recipe doesn’t require any extra oil added because the fat 

Roasted beetroot and pumpkin quinoa salad with a tangy dressing

Roasted beetroot and pumpkin quinoa salad with a tangy dressing

A must make quinoa salad If you like making salads to prep for lunches add this quinoa salad to the top of your list. It is a great alternative as a side or even to take to a friend’s house for a dinner party. Packed 

Shredded beef and rocket salad with tahini yoghurt dressing

Shredded beef and rocket salad with tahini yoghurt dressing

The ideal salad for your dinner guests   This shredded beef salad will be the hero on the table at any entertainment event but also makes for a good and nutritious meal on a regular day. There are three beautiful layers of goodness one complimenting