Ingredients: 4 kilos of pork (with fat) coarsely minced 1/2 a cup of salt 1/2 a cup of coriander seeds Pork intestines Black or red dry wine (preferably homemade) 1 1/2 tsp of Black pepper or to taste 6 tsp of Shinos (Optional) Flakes of red hot chilli pepper (Optional) – Note: – Shinos is […]
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Koupes (Bulgur & Minced Meat Croquettes)
Ingredients: 2 cups of bulgur wheat 2 1/2 cups of water 1/2 a tsp of salt Corn oil for frying Filling Ingredients: 1/2 a kilo of minced pork 3 large onions finely chopped 1/4 bunch of parsley finely chopped Corn oil for frying Salt and plenty of pepper Method: – Pour the water in a […]
Cyprus Recipes – Keftedes – Meatballs
Ingredients 600g ground pork meat (mincemeat) 1 large onion (finely chopped) 100g fresh parsley (finely chopped) 1 cup of breadcrumbs 1 egg 1/2 tsp cinammon or all-spice 1 tbsp salt and freshly milled pepper to taste Corn oil or Vegetable oil or olive oil for frying Preparation Place all the ingredients in a large bowl […]
Cyprus Recipes – Stifado – Beaf
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 small sprig of rosemary 1 kg tender beef, cut into large cubes 900 ml water 2 tablespoons tomato puree salt and black pepper 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 4-6 tablespoons vegetable oil 700 gr. small onions (the pickling size), peeled and left whole 1 small glass red wine 5 […]
Cyprus Recipes – Fried Haloumi
Ingredients: An 8-ounce package of halloumi cheese, cut in 3/8-inch slices 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil For the garnish freshly ground black pepper oregano or mint leaves 4-5 cherry tomatoes cut in half balsamic vinaigrette Preparation: Preheat a nonstick frying pan over high heat. Place the halloumi slices on a plate with the olive oil […]
Pumpkin Pita – Coiled Kolokithopita from Samos
This pumpkin pita is one of the specialties of the island of Samos, a beautiful island in the eastern part the Aegean Sea. It’s a savory pumpkin and phyllo pie that combines sweet pumpkin with onions, feta cheese, and mint. Baked until the phyllo is crisp and golden brown, it makes a wonderful appetizer, side dish […]
Spanakopita: Greek Spinach, Greens & Herb Pie (without Cheese)
In Greek: σπανακόπιτα, pronounced spah-nah-KOH-peetah This version without cheese is as popular with Greeks as the version with cheese, and is a popular Lenten dish. Although the name for this dish is often used for the spinach pie with cheese, traditionalspanakopita does not include cheese. For a taste treat, use mixed greens such as spinach, collard […]
Kolokythopita: Greek Pumpkin Pie with Phyllo Dough
In Greek: κολοκυθόπιτα, pronounced koh-loh-kee-THOH-pee-tah This can also be made with other orange squash. This is a variation of a recipe from Ileia, a province on the west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula of Greece. Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 16-18 large sheets of phyllo dough 3 to 3 1/2 pounds of fresh pumpkin or […]
Kremmythopita: Onion & Bacon Phyllo Pie
In Greek: κρεμμυδόπιτα, say: kreh-mee-THOH-pee-tah Egg, onion, bacon, cream… it almost sounds like a breakfast dish fixed in countries outside of Greece, but this traditional pan pie made with phyllo sheets is all Greek. Serve as an appetizer, at brunch, as a snack, a side, or even a light meal. The recipe makes about 12-20 […]
Prasopita: Leek Pie
In Greek: πρασόπιτα, say: prah-SO-peetah Prasa (leeks) are favorites in all types of Greek cooking, but are special favorites baked with cheese in phyllo (filo, fillo) dough. The recipe makes 6 large pieces, suitable for a main dish or snack, and can be cut into smaller pieces to use as appetizers or a side dish. Like […]