ElenaKyriakou, Author at Copper Olive Kitchen

Simmer red lentils with tomatoes, cumin, and garlic for a thick Mediterranean soup ready in 40 minutes, no soaking needed.

Grilled Lemon Chicken and Halloumi Skewers with Peppers

Thread chicken and halloumi with peppers, marinate in lemon and garlic, then grill 12 minutes for a smoky weeknight dinner.

Roast aubergine halves until soft and golden, then top with crumbled feta, blistered tomatoes, and fresh herbs for an easy Greek-style side.

Bake this flourless Cypriot orange almond cake with whole boiled oranges, ground almonds, and a simple citrus syrup for a moist, gluten-free dessert.

Bake salmon fillets with feta, cherry tomatoes, and olives in one dish for a fresh Mediterranean dinner ready in 35 minutes.

Pan-fry halloumi until golden, mash ripe avocado with lemon, and tuck both into a warm pita with a soft fried egg for a filling 30-minute breakfast.

Simmer Greek cabbage rice (lahanorizo) with short-grain rice, lemon, and dill in one pot for a cozy vegan dinner ready in under an hour.

Pan-fry diced potatoes with halloumi and tomatoes, then crack in eggs for a one-skillet Cypriot dish ready in about 40 minutes.

Bake chewy tahini lemon cookies rolled in sesame seeds, golden at the edges with a tangy citrus finish, ready in under 75 minutes.

Simmer spanakorizo, a Greek spinach rice dish, in one pot with lemon and dill for a soft, bright side ready in under an hour.