Braise Cypriot kolokasi with pork shoulder, celery, and lemon in one pot until the taro turns creamy and the meat falls apart.
Soft Cypriot Tahini Rolls (Tahinopita) with Cinnamon
Bake soft Cypriot tahini rolls (tahinopita) swirled with cinnamon, syrup-brushed for shine, ready in about 2 hours plus rise time.
Pan-Fried Halloumi Breakfast Toast with Tomato and Za’atar
Pan-fry halloumi until golden, layer it on toast with juicy tomatoes and za’atar for a 20-minute breakfast that’s salty, fresh, and simple.
Traditional Cypriot Souvla: Charcoal-Grilled Pork
Grill traditional Cypriot souvla low over charcoal for about 2 hours until the pork chunks turn dark outside and pull apart easily inside.
Cypriot Louvi: Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Lemon
Simmer black-eyed peas with chard, then toss with olive oil and lemon for a simple Cypriot louvi salad ready in about an hour.
Cypriot Makaronia Tou Fournou: Baked Pasta with Béchamel
Bake Cypriot makaronia tou fournou with cinnamon beef, thick béchamel, and grated halloumi for a rich family dinner that feeds a crowd.
Cypriot Sheftalia: Grilled Pork and Onion Sausages
Grill Cypriot sheftalia, minced pork sausages seasoned with onion and parsley, wrapped in caul fat for a crisp, smoky crust.
Golden Baked Cypriot Flaounes (Easter Cheese Pies)
Bake traditional Cypriot flaounes with halloumi, mint, and raisins wrapped in golden pastry for a homemade Easter treat.
Cypriot Bulgur Pourgouri Pilaf with Toasted Vermicelli
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.
