ElenaKyriakou, Author at Copper Olive Kitchen

Bake Mediterranean stuffed peppers with parboiled rice, feta, and fresh herbs for a filling vegetarian dinner in about 85 minutes.

Soft Baked Pistachio Tahini Cookies with Flaky Salt

Bake soft pistachio tahini cookies with a crackled sugar top and chopped pistachios, ready in under 75 minutes with pantry staples.

Bake Greek gigantes plaki with soaked butter beans, a thick tomato-carrot sauce, and dill until the top turns caramelized and bubbly.

Simmer black-eyed peas with chard, then toss with olive oil and lemon for a simple Cypriot louvi salad ready in about an hour.

Simmer orzo with cherry tomatoes and feta in one pot for a creamy 30-minute dinner, no draining, just one pan to clean.

Air-fry halloumi cubes in a light cornstarch coating for a golden, squeaky-crisp snack ready in under 25 minutes, finished with hot honey.

Bake Cypriot makaronia tou fournou with cinnamon beef, thick béchamel, and grated halloumi for a rich family dinner that feeds a crowd.

Simmer green lentils for this Greek lentil salad with feta, olives, and fresh herbs in a lemon dressing. Ready in 50 minutes and good for meal prep.

Grill Cypriot sheftalia, minced pork sausages seasoned with onion and parsley, wrapped in caul fat for a crisp, smoky crust.

Roast red peppers until charred, then blend with feta, garlic, and olive oil for a smoky dip ready in 40 minutes.