Ingredients: 1 Octopus about 1200g 1 1/2 kilo of very small onions 1 cup of olive oil 1/4 cup of wine vinegar 1 cup of red dry wine 1 tbsp of tomato paste 3-4 bay leaves 1 tsp of sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1/4 of orange peel 1/2 tsp of salt 6-7 pepper corn Method […]
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Baccaliaros Tiganitos (Fried Dried Cod)
Ingredients: 1 kilo Bacaliaro (Dried Cod) 1/2 cups of flour 1 tsp of yeast 1 egg Olive oil for frying 1/2 tsp of salt Pepper to taste Method Cut your Baccaliaro in small pieces and remove the skin. Place it in a large bowl with plenty of water to cover it. Leave it in the […]
Garlic Sauce – (Skordalia)
INGREDIENTS 1garlic 1/2 kg breadcrumb olive Oil vinegar METHOD Wet the breadcrumbs in the water and then drain them well. Clean and crush garlic in a mortar or using a fork. Mix the drained breadcrumbs with the garlic. Stir well the mixture with a mixer until a smooth paste is obtained. Add olive oil and […]
Sheftalia (Spiced Minced Meat Rolls)
Sheftalia is a Cypriot dish. It is very tasty, appetizing and it can be served as a main dish or as a hot appetizer, always accompanied with Souvlakia, fries and Greek salad. – It is also served in pita bread mixed with Souvlaki, finely chopped onions, chopped parsley, chopped tomato and cucumber. – The preparation of Sheftalia […]
Talatouri (Yogurt Mix with Mint)
Ingredients: 750g of plain yogurt 1/2 English cucumber or 2 seedless cucumbers 1 tbsp of olive oil 1 tbsp of vinegar 1/2 tsp of salt 3-4 cloves of garlic grated 1/2 tsp of dry Mint Method: – Talatouti is very well known in the Cyprus Cuisine. – Talatouri is very appetizing and refreshing “mezes” that […]
Cypriot Mezedes – starters
Mezedes is a large selection of dishes with small helpings of varied foods, brought to the table as a progression of tastes and textures. The meal begins with black and green olives,tahini, skordalia (potato and garlic dip), humus, taramosalata (fish roe dip), and tzatziki, all served with chunks of fresh bread and a bowl of mixed salad. Some of the more […]
Kleftico
Kleftico (Can be made with Lamb or Beef) 1.5 kg Lamb in Chunks. Any piece will do but I prefer leg or shoulder Few bay leaves Oregano Little Olive oil Salt and Pepper (freshly ground pepper is nicer) Approx 2 glasses of water Kleftico can be made in a terracotta pot, a large casserole dish […]
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 […]
Spanakopita Tart with Bacon and Mushrooms
A rustic spinach tart pays homage to the classic Spanakopita, but ups the ante with the added flavors of bacon and mushrooms. Enjoy this as a brunch entrée or pair it with a salad for a light meal. No time to make your own tart dough? Simply substitute a prepared pie shell and follow the […]
Omeleta me Kolokythakia: Zucchini Omelet
In Greek: ομελέτα με κολοκυθάκια (pronounced oh-meh-LEH-tah meh koh-loh-kee-THAHK-yah) This is a brunch, lunch or dinner omelet, traditionally served in summer as a light main dish, but it works any time of the year when zucchini is available. The tastes of zucchini, olive oil, and egg are a perfect fit. The recipe is flexible, but […]