ElenaKyriakou, Author at Copper Olive Kitchen

Slow-bake Cypriot lamb tava with potatoes, tomatoes, and cinnamon until the lamb is fork-tender and the potatoes turn golden at the edges.

Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Roast cherry tomatoes until blistered, then spoon over whipped feta with cream cheese and lemon for an easy Mediterranean starter.

Simmer koupepia, Cyprus’s stuffed grape leaves filled with rice, pork and beef, in a lemony olive oil broth for a tender family dinner.

Simmer creamy lemon orzo with spinach and feta in one skillet for a fast, cozy dinner ready in about 30 minutes.

Toss Cypriot village salad with juicy tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh halloumi cubes in a lemon dressing, ready in 15 minutes.

Bake a Greek lemon yogurt cake with an olive oil crumb and warm lemon syrup soak that keeps every slice moist for days.

Pan-fry halloumi sticks in a cornstarch and panko crust until golden, then drizzle with hot honey for a salty-sweet snack in 30 minutes.

Sear chicken thighs in one pan with lemon, olives, and cherry tomatoes for a Mediterranean dinner ready in under an hour.

Braise pork shoulder in dry red wine with crushed coriander seeds for a simple Cypriot afelia that turns fork-tender in one pot.

Grill halloumi until golden, toss with watermelon and mint, and dress with lime for a fast summer salad.