Traditional Cypriot Recipes | Yiayia's recipes, furlough and me

Sea Bream - 3 Hours of Eating

This dish always reminds me of my grandfather. Lunch is a big deal in Cyprus, what would and should normally take an hour, will usually...

Macaronia tou Fournou / Pastichio (Pasta Bake)

I cannot stress enough that everyone’s Cypriot grandmother can make the best macaronia tou fournou EVER! Not your grandmother but mine...

Fried Calamari - Summer

This dish has become so popular, so much so that you can order it in nearly every restaurant in London. The problem with this is that you...

Galatopoureko / Galaktopoureko - Yum!!

The agony I went through to get this right is indescribable but I’m going to try my best. So, I’ve discovered that I do not like...

Beef Stew - Love This Recipe!

You’re going to hear me say this a lot .... I love this recipe! I love that it’s easy to cook, I love that it’s a family favourite and I...

Rice - So Damn Hard To Make

Why is it rice is so damn hard to make?! This has taken me a good few years to perfect. First time I attempted to make plain boiled rice,...

Kritharaki - Is it Rice or Pasta?

The debate on this one is ....is it rice or pasta? Officially it’s pasta but the debate is similar to what came first, the chicken or the...

Soupies - Cuttlefish

Anyone eating this must be aware of one thing, your mouth will be inked black and it takes some time to go. Eating this as a child was a...

Tzatziki Dip

Ingredients 250g Coarsely Grated Cucumbers 1/3 Tsp Salt 1 Crushed Garlic Clove 250g Full Fat Greek Yogurt 1 1/2 Heaped Tsp Dry Mint 1...

Tahini Dip

Ingredients 1 Jar Tahini 1/2 Glass Warm Water 1 Crushed Garlic Clove 2 Lemons Juice 1 Tsp Salt Method Decant the tahini and it’s oil into...

Houmous Dip

Ingredients 400g Chickpeas 1 Tbsp Tahini 1 1/2 Lemon Juice 1 Crushed Garlic Clove 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Low Fat Natural Yogurt 1 Tbsp...

Dips - Some Pretty Great Dips!

I loved making these! They were surprisingly easy to make and not so surprisingly easy to scoff! We’ve got some pretty great dips, us...

Greek Coffee / Turkish Coffee - Same Thing!

I’m not going to get into any political debates over this one. My point here is that you will hear both terms being used and you can...

Ingredients

Some things to know about the ingredients and cooking methods. I have my own herb patch in my garden therefore herb prices calculated in...

Lountza & Halloumi Sandwich - Yum!

My family and I moved to Cyprus twice, yes that’s right, twice! The first time, I was 2 years old up until 5 years old, so what I got to...

Flaounes - Don't be Scared

I feel this recipe needs a bit of reassurance. Reading the ingredients alone is daunting, I know! The truth is, it’s not as bad as I...

Mahalebi - The Lebanese Version

There are two versions of mahalebi and I absolutely love them both! For now, I will share the Lebanese version of this delicious dessert....

Piselli with Artichoke - Quick and Easy

If you're a vegetarian, vegan or just fancy a break from meats, this is a quick and easy dish to try! Ingredients 20ml Olive Oil 1 Large...

Piselli with Lamb - I Promised a Dish

I have always enjoyed cooking and recently, pre-Covid, I was getting into cooking for friends instead of ordering take-aways when...

Fakes - 'You Just Know'

Let me tell you what the hardest obstacle I must overcome with each and every recipe I get taught, apparently, I should ‘just know’. This...