ElenaKyriakou, Author at Copper Olive Kitchen

Roast grapes until jammy, sear halloumi until golden, and pile onto toasted baguette with honey. Ready in about 35 minutes.

Portokalopita: Greek Orange Phyllo Cake, Soaked in Syrup

Bake portokalopita, a Greek orange phyllo cake made with torn phyllo sheets and soaked in warm orange syrup, for a soft, moist crumb.

Simmer Cypriot lentils and rice in one pot, then pile on deeply caramelized onions and a squeeze of lemon. A simple, budget-friendly dinner.

Bake feta with cherry tomatoes and oregano until the cheese turns soft and the tomatoes burst into a simple sauce for bread.

Bake courgette boats stuffed with tomato rice and feta until soft and golden, a simple one-dish Mediterranean dinner ready in about an hour.

Bake Greek almond cookies (amygdalota) with ground almonds, egg whites, and orange blossom water. Ready in about an hour, naturally gluten-free.

Simmer Cypriot pork and potato stew with red wine, coriander seed, and cinnamon until the pork is fork-tender and the sauce turns rich.

Bake halloumi cubes in a garlicky tomato sauce with baked eggs, all in one skillet, ready in about 40 minutes for a filling breakfast.

Toss creamy lemon tahini pasta with spinach and garlic in one pot, ready in 25 minutes with pantry staples like tahini and lemon.

Roast baby potatoes with whole garlic cloves and crumbled feta for a Greek side that’s crisp outside and soft inside.