Fry par-boiled potatoes, peppers and halloumi cubes in one skillet, then crack in the eggs. A salty, crisp hash that’s ready in 50 minutes.
Arakas Latheros: Greek Peas Simmered in Tomato Sauce
Simmer frozen peas with potatoes, carrots, tomato and dill for arakas latheros, a one-pan Greek dish ready in 50 minutes.
Cypriot Yellow Split Pea Soup with Lemon and Capers
Simmer yellow split peas with onion and garlic, blend half, and finish with fresh lemon. A thick Cypriot-style soup that makes six bowls in 75 minutes.
Roasted Grape and Feta Tart with Honey and Fresh Thyme
Roast red grapes until they split, then bake them on puff pastry with ricotta and feta. A sweet-salty tart ready in about 50 minutes.
Galaktoboureko Custard Pie with Lemon-Cinnamon Syrup
Bake semolina custard between buttered phyllo and soak it in cool lemon-cinnamon syrup. Serves 12 and keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Lemon Oregano White Bean Skillet with Garlic and Spinach
Simmer canned cannellini beans with garlic, oregano, and lemon in one skillet. Ready in 30 minutes, and the leftovers keep for 3 to 4 days.
Cypriot Halloumi Ravioli with Dried Mint and Brown Butter
Fold fresh egg pasta around grated halloumi and dried mint, boil for 4 to 5 minutes, then toss in brown butter. Makes about 35 ravioli.
Baked Tinos Artichoke and Feta Pie with Crisp Phyllo
Bake a Tinos artichoke and feta pie with crisp phyllo, dill and lemon. About 95 minutes, and the leftovers reheat well the next day.
Baked Cretan Kalitsounia with Honey and Mizithra Cheese
Bake Cretan kalitsounia with soft mizithra, honey and mint in an olive oil dough. Makes 16 pastries with a golden crust and a creamy center.
Ikarian Soufiko Vegetable Stew with Potatoes and Zucchini
Simmer potatoes, zucchini, eggplant and peppers in olive oil and fresh tomato for an Ikarian soufiko, a vegan Greek stew ready in about 85 minutes.
