Traditional Cypriot Recipes | Yiayia's recipes, furlough and me

Flaounes - Don't be Scared

I feel this recipe needs a bit of reassurance. Reading the ingredients alone is daunting, I know! The truth is, it’s not as bad as I...

Mahalebi - The Lebanese Version

There are two versions of mahalebi and I absolutely love them both! For now, I will share the Lebanese version of this delicious dessert....

Piselli with Artichoke - Quick and Easy

If you're a vegetarian, vegan or just fancy a break from meats, this is a quick and easy dish to try! Ingredients 20ml Olive Oil 1 Large...

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...

Fakes - 'You Just Know'

Let me tell you what the hardest obstacle I must overcome with each and every recipe I get taught, apparently, I should ‘just know’. This...

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...

Octopus Stifado - Clean Monday

I spent some of my childhood and most of my teenage years growing up on the beautiful island of Cyprus. Island life is very different...

Louvi with Lahana - Louvilouvilouvilouvilouvi

As an adult, I’ve learnt to appreciate this dish and actually do miss it from time to time. I hated this dish as a child, hated the smell...

Kolokasi - Bum Gas

What is this? Kolokasi (Greek) or toro (English) is a root vegetable similar to a parsnip in texture, when cooked, smooth like a sweet...

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,...