Greek Cypriot recipes and other family food inspirations
Kataifi with halloumi and pecorino is a recipe I put together inspired by the iconic Arabic dessert, Knafeh. I will not go on to say this is a Cypriot version of knafeh (just because I added halloumi) because I think that would definititely offend Arabic …
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 …
Almond and walnut baklava scrolls were inspired by a creation my step mum usually makes. When I asked her for the recipe she simply said “There is none” haha So by her briefly telling me what she usually adds I started recipe testing combinations and …
Fava is a traditional Greek dip seen often as part of a mezze variety at taverns. It is made using yellow split peas, although its name may suggest that broad beans are used instead. Yellow split peas are packed with Vitamin B, fibre and are …
The beetroot and edamame dip was the first dip recipe and third blog post overall I ever uploaded. I hadn’t made it in a while and with the opportunity of Lent and a need to update the photos I thought I’d retest it. My pronunciation …
The roasted figs peppers and raw cashews dip came about after I wanted to create a dip that was Lent appropriate and use up some figs I had. Fig season is endless in our house, as we are lucky enough to have my father in …
Anarotourta or anarokrema is one of my favourite childhood desserts and one that I would look for when we were invited to birthday parties in Cyprus. The layers of crispy and cinnamon spiced phyllo with the aromatic ricotta filling always made my mouth water! I …
Cypriot ravioli with halloumi (aka rafkioles) literally gives me all the feels! It’s a taste like no other and I hadn’t had the chance to eat them since I was in Cyprus last. I now have batches in the freezer to use and you yourself …
