Greek Cypriot recipes and other family food inspirations
Olive bread with a beautiful hint of rosemary Who doesn’t love a warm piece of olive bread? Cooking in general is quite therapeutic for me but baking is even more so. The kneading process and the smell of yeast make me want to do a …
A citrus and filling soup A traditional Cypriot soup using yellow split peas and rice essentially. The lemon juice used gives it a nice taste of acidity and adds to the Vitamin C boost we all need in the winter. You can make this soup …
To fillet or not to fillet If you were ever hesitant to cook a whole snapper then you must try this method. The snapper is so moist! I love eating fish and luckily enough the rest of the family appreciates all its benefits too. Wrapping …
Classic Cypriot scrambled eggs Zucchini and potatoes with eggs (κολοκούθκια και πατάτες με αυγά) for breakfast, yes please! I remember my aunty making this for me when I was younger and I could not get enough. It is a classic combination of flavours for a …
Rice and mushrooms – one pot wonder One pot, a few ingredients and one delicious rice dish. Thyme and mushrooms is one of my favourite herb and veg combinations. It is so aromatic but not too overpowering. The haloumi adds another level of flavour and because …
Healthy and delicious oat pancakes with persimmon How do you like eating persimmons? I’ve eaten so many persimmons raw, with cheese of course, but I wanted to use the ones I have in a different way. So I foraged the fridge to see what other …
How to pick the best okra to use Okra is a versatile vegetable that can be eaten in many ways, filled with lots of seeds and a quite hardy outside. When picking okra fresh at the market ensure you get the one that is not …
