Toast vermicelli in butter, simmer with bulgur and onion for a soft, nutty Cypriot pourgouri pilaf ready in 45 minutes.
Oven-Baked Cypriot Olive Bread Eliopita with Mint
Bake Cypriot olive bread eliopita with kalamata olives, red onion, and fresh mint for a savory oven-baked loaf ready in 2 hours.
Baked Halloumi with Cherry Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives
Bake halloumi with cherry tomatoes and olives until golden and bubbling, ready in about 35 minutes with just one dish.
Cypriot Trahana Soup with Halloumi and Fresh Mint
Simmer Cypriot trahana soup from dried wheat and yogurt granules until thick, then top with melted halloumi and mint for a warming bowl.
Slow-Baked Cypriot Lamb Tava with Potatoes
Slow-bake Cypriot lamb tava with potatoes, tomatoes, and cinnamon until the lamb is fork-tender and the potatoes turn golden at the edges.
Soft Simmered Koupepia Stuffed Grape Leaves
Simmer koupepia, Cyprus’s stuffed grape leaves filled with rice, pork and beef, in a lemony olive oil broth for a tender family dinner.
Simple Cypriot Village Salad with Fresh Halloumi
Toss Cypriot village salad with juicy tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh halloumi cubes in a lemon dressing, ready in 15 minutes.
Cypriot Afelia: Pork Braised in Red Wine
Braise pork shoulder in dry red wine with crushed coriander seeds for a simple Cypriot afelia that turns fork-tender in one pot.
Cypriot Chicken and Potato Tray Bake with Lemon and Oregano
Roast Cypriot chicken thighs and potato wedges with lemon, oregano and a cinnamon stick until golden and tender in one tray.
