ElenaKyriakou, Author at Copper Olive Kitchen

Pan-sear Greek soutzoukakia meatballs with cumin and garlic, then simmer them in a cinnamon-spiced tomato sauce for a simple dinner.

Cypriot Mushrooms Braised in Red Wine and Coriander

Braise Cypriot mushrooms in red wine with crushed coriander seeds and garlic for a tangy meze you can serve warm or chilled.

Grill halloumi slabs until golden, stack on toasted buns with a 15-minute tomato relish and garlic mayo. Ready in 37 minutes, no meat needed.

Blend cannellini beans with garlic, lemon, and tahini into a smooth white bean dip ready in 15 minutes. Good for snacking or a mezze platter.

Bake a crispy Greek tiropita with feta, ricotta, dill and buttered phyllo layers for a golden pie ready in about 80 minutes total.

Roast sausages, halloumi and peppers on one sheet pan for a simple Cypriot-style dinner ready in about an hour.

Roast aubergine and chickpeas in a garlic tomato sauce, top with feta, then bake until bubbling and golden, about 20 minutes.

Sear halloumi in a hot skillet until golden, then pile it into warm tortillas with crunchy cucumber slaw and lime crema. Ready in 25 minutes.

Braise green beans fasolakia with potatoes in olive oil and tomato sauce until fork-tender, a simple vegan Greek dish ready in under an hour.

Fry crispy Cypriot honey doughnuts (loukoumades) from a one-rise batter, soak in warm honey syrup, and top with walnuts and cinnamon.