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.
Pan-Fried Cypriot Potato and Egg Skillet with Halloumi
Pan-fry diced potatoes with halloumi and tomatoes, then crack in eggs for a one-skillet Cypriot dish ready in about 40 minutes.
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.
Golden Roasted Cypriot Sausage and Halloumi Tray Bake
Roast sausages, halloumi and peppers on one sheet pan for a simple Cypriot-style dinner ready in about an hour.
Loukoumades: Crispy Cypriot Honey Doughnuts with Walnuts
Fry crispy Cypriot honey doughnuts (loukoumades) from a one-rise batter, soak in warm honey syrup, and top with walnuts and cinnamon.
Fried Cypriot Katimeria Pancakes with Cinnamon Sugar
Fry Cypriot katimeria batter in olive oil until crisp, then dust with cinnamon sugar for a simple egg-free pancake ready in under 90 minutes.
Cypriot Watermelon Rind Spoon Sweet in Syrup
Simmer watermelon rind in a cinnamon sugar syrup for this Cypriot spoon sweet, ready in under 2 hours and served with strong coffee.
Kalo Prama: Cypriot Semolina Cake with Sweet Syrup
Bake Cypriot Kalo Prama, a semolina cake with coconut and cinnamon, soaked in warm lemon syrup until moist and sweet.
Homemade Cypriot Soutzoukos, Grape and Almond Candy
Simmer grape juice into a thick must, then dip almond strings and air-dry them for a chewy homemade Cypriot soutzoukos candy.
Cypriot Palouzes: Grape Pudding with Toasted Walnuts
Simmer strained grape juice with flour until thick, pour into a dish with walnuts, and chill for classic Cypriot palouzes pudding.
