#meats

Yemista / Stuffed Vegetables

This, this right here is exactly why I tend to not cook with my mum… Me ‘Mum, I think yemista is a really good recipe to make for my...

Kouneli Stifado / Rabbit Stew

This is definitely a controversial one and not for everyone! I love this dish, however it’s not something I make too often. I feel...

Fasolaki / Runner Beans with Lamb

Another great way to make Fasolaki / Runner Beans is with lamb. Ingredients 10 - 15 Pieces of Lamb (middle end chops) 1 Large Onion 20ml...

Macaronia tou Fournou / Pastichio (Pasta Bake)

I cannot stress enough that everyone’s Cypriot grandmother can make the best macaronia tou fournou EVER! Not your grandmother but mine...

Beef Stew - Love This Recipe!

You’re going to hear me say this a lot .... I love this recipe! I love that it’s easy to cook, I love that it’s a family favourite and I...

Lountza & Halloumi Sandwich - Yum!

My family and I moved to Cyprus twice, yes that’s right, twice! The first time, I was 2 years old up until 5 years old, so what I got to...

Piselli with Lamb - I Promised a Dish

I have always enjoyed cooking and recently, pre-Covid, I was getting into cooking for friends instead of ordering take-aways when...

Koubebia (Dolmades) 1 - Ellou's Recipe

There are two methods to this recipe as I had two Grandmothers. Each method is named after each of them and there are some major...

Koubebia (Dolmades) 2 - Yiannoulla's Recipe

There are two methods to this recipe as I had two Grandmothers. Each method is named after each of them and there are some major...

Roast Chicken - Winner

This is one of the easiest recipes to put together with amazing results, be it after 3.5 hours! I’ve been making this for years and been...

Moussaka - The Mistake of Confident Cooking

The first time I attempted to make moussaka, without my mum looking over my shoulder informing me of my mistakes before I even made any,...