PASTELLI The Peloponnesos used to produce enough sesame to cover its needs for the production of one of its most famous local confections, pastelli. The sesame-seed brittle is a sweet whose roots clearly go back to the seed-and-honey and nut-and-honey desserts of the ancients. In these parts the confection is bound indelibly to one old local producer, Pastelli Lambo, who has a […]
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Thaktila (Lady’s Fingers)
Thaktila is a strictly Cypriot dessert that whoever tried it went back for more. Thaktila recipe has being in every Cypriot house preserved for generations and past on from mother to daughter. You can have it in your list of favorite desserts for making it for your friends and family. Dough ingredients: 3 cups of […]
Cyprus Cuisine (122)
Cypriot cuisine is the cuisine of Cyprus and can be described as a blend of Greek cuisines. Greek Cypriot cuisine is another regional Greek cuisine along with Cretan, Ionian, or Attic. Modern western cuisine (especially fast food) has an increasing influence on the day-to-day diet on the island. The names given to the foods of the Cypriot cuisine are different […]
Skaltsounes me Karytha: Honey Coconut Turnovers
In Greek: σκαλτσούνες με καρύδα, say: skahlt-SOO-nehs meh kah-REE-thah This recipe for Honey Coconut Turnovers is made in the traditional Greek way – with olive oil (no butter). Depending on the filling, skaltsounes and other small pies are served as appetizers, snacks, and desserts. This sweet version is perfect with coffee, tea, or milk – at home, […]