ElenaKyriakou, Author at Copper Olive Kitchen

Toss Mediterranean white bean salad with feta, cucumber, and lemon dressing for a fast no-cook side ready in 15 minutes.

One-Pan Greek Chicken and Rice Bake with Feta and Lemon

Sear chicken thighs, then bake in one pan with lemony rice, feta, and olives for an easy Greek dinner ready in about an hour.

Bake feta with honey, toasted sesame seeds and chili flakes for 12 minutes until soft and golden, a fast appetizer for two.

Simmer Cypriot trahana soup from dried wheat and yogurt granules until thick, then top with melted halloumi and mint for a warming bowl.

Bake cod fillets in a garlicky tomato and olive sauce for a Mediterranean dinner that’s ready in about 35 minutes, no fancy tools needed.

Pan-fry halloumi until golden, tuck it into warm pita with homemade tzatziki and crisp vegetables. Ready in 25 minutes for a fast lunch or dinner.

Bake orange olive oil cake with fresh zest, juice, and a simple citrus glaze. One bowl, no mixer, moist crumb that keeps for days.

Roast marinated chicken souvlaki with peppers and onion on one sheet pan at 220C/425F in 25 minutes, no skewers or grill needed.

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

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