Sear halloumi until golden, then layer it with fresh figs and honey on toasted sourdough for a quick, 20-minute brunch bite.
Cypriot Recipes / Mediterranean Desserts
Cypriot Daktyla Pastries with Walnuts and Syrup
Roll and bake Cypriot daktyla pastries with walnuts, cinnamon, and a honey-lemon syrup for a finger-shaped sweet that stays crisp outside.
Cypriot Recipes / Mediterranean Desserts / Vegetarian
Cypriot Mahalepi Pudding with Rosewater and Coconut
Simmer cornstarch and milk into a silky Cypriot mahalepi pudding, then finish with rosewater syrup and shredded coconut for a cool make-ahead dessert.
Cypriot Recipes / Easy Mediterranean Dinners / Grilling
Grilled Cypriot Pork Souvlaki with Lemon and Oregano
Grill Cypriot pork souvlaki skewers marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano until charred outside and juicy inside. Ready in under an hour.
Breads, Pies & Pastries / Cypriot Recipes / Mediterranean Desserts
Cypriot Shamishi: Fried Semolina Pastries in Syrup
Fry Cypriot shamishi, semolina dumplings filled with spiced semolina paste, then dip them in lemon syrup for a crisp, sticky finish.
30 Minutes / Cypriot Recipes / One Pan Dish
Pan-Fried Cypriot Lountza and Halloumi Sandwich
Pan-fry Cypriot lountza and halloumi in one skillet, then stack them in crusty bread with tomato for a smoky, salty sandwich in 25 minutes.
Cypriot Recipes / Easy Mediterranean Dinners
Classic Cypriot Avgolemono Soup with Chicken and Rice
Simmer chicken thighs into broth, then whisk in egg and lemon for classic Cypriot avgolemono soup with rice. Ready in about 75 minutes.
Cypriot Recipes / Mediterranean Desserts
Baked Cypriot Anari Cheese Pastries with Honey and Cinnamon
Bake Cypriot anari cheese pastries with a honey-cinnamon filling and flaky homemade dough for a simple Mediterranean treat.
Cypriot Recipes / Mezze & Appetizers
Cypriot Koupes: Deep-Fried Shells, Spiced Meat Filling
Deep-fry bulgur-shell koupes stuffed with cinnamon and allspice beef for a crisp outside, juicy center, and Cypriot flavor.
Cypriot Recipes / Holiday Recipes / One Pan Dish
Slow-Roasted Cypriot Kleftiko with Lamb and Potatoes
Slow-roast Cypriot kleftiko lamb shoulder wrapped in parchment with potatoes, garlic and oregano until it falls off the bone.