Flaounes are Greek Cypriot cheese pastries filled with cheese, mint, and sultanas, wrapped in soft, sesame-coated dough. These Easter pastries are traditionally made for Greek Orthodox Easter and pair perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee. They take a little time to make, but trust me—they are absolutely worth it! Why You’ll Love This […]

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These Triple Souvlaki Skewers combine chicken, lamb, and pork on one stick for the ultimate Greek-style grill-up! Why choose just one when you can enjoy all three? These Triple Souvlaki Skewers are a flavor-packed twist on the Greek classic, layering marinated chunks of chicken, lamb, and pork all onto a single skewer. Served with creamy […]

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Get ready to indulge in the refreshing flavors of Greece with this Tzatziki recipe. This creamy and tangy dip, made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs, is the perfect accompaniment to elevate your meals and bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. Don’t have time for this recipe now? Tap the share […]

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Learn How To Make Spanakopita with this step-by-step guide. Spanakopita is a traditional Greek pastry dish that can be served as an appetizer, snack, or even a main course! This crispy and flavorful pastry is filled with spinach, feta cheese, and other ingredients that come together to make a delicious savory treat. Don’t have time […]

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This Greek Baklava Recipe made with filo (phyllo) dough, butter, spices, honey, and walnuts is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! The combination of flaky crust and nutty filling makes baklava one of the most delightful pastry desserts you can imagine. Don’t have time for this recipe now? Tap the heart icon in the bottom right […]

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These Greek-Style Lemon Potatoes are a delicious and light side dish for fish or meat. Full of zesty lemon flavor and fragrant oregano, once you try these potatoes, you will definitely be making them again! I’ve got more Greek-Cypriot Recipes for you to enjoy, take a look at them next. Greek-Style Lemon Potatoes The full […]

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Avgolemono is a delicious Greek soup made with chicken stock, rice, lemon, and eggs, and tastes divine! It is so creamy and delicious (not a drop of cream in sight) and is real Greek comfort food! Learn how to make this egg lemon soup in this authentic Greek-Cypriot recipe. I’ve got more delicious Cypriot Recipes […]

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Youvetsi is a Greek Lamb Orzo dish that is cooked in one pan. The tomato-based stew tastes absolutely delicious and is full of flavour. It’s made into a Slimming World-friendly recipe with a few simple changes and is just 1 Syn per serving if you are Food Optimising. I’ve got lots of great Slimming World […]

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Greek Cypriot Pilafi Pourgouri (crushed wheat pilaf) is a tasty vegetarian dish made with bulgur wheat flavoured with garlic, onions, and tomatoes—simple store cupboard staples. It can be eaten hot or cold, making a delicious side dish with grilled meats or a tasty meal with a Greek salad. If you love Cypriot cuisine, we’ve got […]

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If you love Greek food and are looking for authentic Greek Cypriot Recipes then look no further, as I’ve got lots for you to try out! Whether you are looking for some mealtime inspiration to remind you of holidays to Cyprus or are preparing a Greek dinner party and need some meze ideas, scroll through […]

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This Greek Orzo Salad with Feta is full of traditional Greek village salad ingredients and flavours. The addition of orzo pasta turns the salad into not only a delicious side with grilled meat or fish but also as a tasty main dish too that vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will love! I’ve got more Cypriot Recipes […]

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It’s National Pie Week! I do love a good pie, but don’t make them often enough. To celebrate I thought I would share this delicious pie, inspired by my Greek-Cypriot heritage – Lamb, Spinach & Feta Filo Pie! I like to think of it as a cross between spanikopita (which is a Greek spinach and […]

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This delicious one-pan recipe for Greek-Cypriot Pork Tavas has been passed down to me, and it’s time for me to pass it on to the world! It is a really simple and rustic dish made with cubes of pork, potatoes, veg, & rice. Tavas is best served hot but is actually just as tasty when cooled […]

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Kleftiko is a Greek slow-cooked lamb and potato dish that is a special treat for the dinner table. It is one of the simplest to make, and also one of the tastiest Greek dishes. I cooked it for the first time for my family on Easter Sunday, and it was a resounding success! Because of my […]

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It’s been a long time since I shared any Greek Cypriot Recipes on my blog, so today I’ve got a family recipe for Greek Cypriot Stuffed Vegetables. You can use various vegetables of your choice – peppers, and tomatoes are two of the popular ones, but you can also stuff courgette/zucchini, aubergine, marrow, potatoes, and […]

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As a girl with Greek-Cypriot heritage, there is only one cheese that matters… halloumi! I’ve been sent three recipes to try out, and this Halloumi Wrap is the first one that I will be sharing. It is so quick and simple, and is one of those foods you could easily make when camping, as the […]

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I have Greek-Cypriot heritage, so often cook Cypriot food at home.  One thing I love to prepare for dinner are simple, yet tasty souvlakia – or to the non-Greek speakers, kebabs! What is souvlaki? In Cypriot cuisine, souvlaki refers to both the skewered, grilled meat as well as the whole package of it served inside a pitta bread. Souvlaki […]

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You can’t have a Greek Cypriot Meze without a village salad. It’s hard to dictate quantities, as it will depend on how many people you are feeding, so adjust to your needs. This made plenty of salad for 6 people – in fact, there was enough left over for a couple of days after too.

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This Cypriot Potato Salad can be eaten either hot or cold (as it seems many dishes for a Greek Cypriot Meze can be!) This dish would work so well for an Easter lunch and I’ve got a collection of Easter Recipes that you might like to try out – right-click and open them in a […]

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I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for #CollectiveBias and its advertiser. I do love a cooking challenge, and the recent one set me by Asda was to create an exciting meal at home. As always – challenge accepted! […]

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