ElenaKyriakou, Author at Copper Olive Kitchen

Bake cod fillets in a Mediterranean sauce of cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers with fresh lemon, ready in about 30 minutes in one dish.

Grilled Cypriot Pork Souvlaki with Lemon and Oregano

Grill Cypriot pork souvlaki skewers marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano until charred outside and juicy inside. Ready in under an hour.

Roast a block of feta with red grapes and honey until the feta turns soft and the grapes blister, ready in about 30 minutes.

Simmer yellow split peas into a silky Greek fava, then top with golden caramelized onions and a squeeze of lemon.

Simmer Mediterranean lemon rice with parsley, dill, and mint for a bright one-pot side ready in 35 minutes.

Fry Cypriot shamishi, semolina dumplings filled with spiced semolina paste, then dip them in lemon syrup for a crisp, sticky finish.

Bake traditional Greek moussaka with pan-fried eggplant, cinnamon beef sauce, and a golden bechamel top for a hearty family dinner.

Roast sweet potato at 200C/400F, then pan-fry halloumi until golden for this Mediterranean grain bowl with lemon tahini dressing.

Roast cauliflower florets until deeply golden, then serve over lemony whipped feta. Ready in 45 minutes, great as a side or light appetizer.

Pan-fry these Greek chickpea fritters (revithokeftedes) with dried chickpeas, dill, and mint until golden and crisp outside. Ready in under an hour.