The Therapeutic Power of Greek Cuisine
If you are like me and you have minimal time in the morning to enjoy a filling, healthy breakfast then don’t worry I have you covered! This recipe is super easy to prepare and once everything is cooked and tossed together it can sit in the fridge for a week or so for you to …
Cypriot Keftedes: The Best Meatballs You’ll Ever Try! Meatballs may be a classic in cuisines worldwide, but Cypriot keftedes (Κεφτέδες) take the experience to another level! These traditional Cypriot meatballs, with their crispy outside and tender, flavorful inside, are a family favorite throughout Cyprus—and for a good reason. They’re made with a simple combination of …
Ekmek Kataifi: A Greek Dessert to Savor When I was a little girl growing up in Cyprus, kataifi held a special place in my heart. Every week, a man with a van full of homemade syrupy desserts would drive through our neighborhood. My dad, an ardent lover of syrupy treats, was his best customer. I’d …
I am sure you know so far that I have spent three great years in the Middle East. I especially loved Abu Dhabi mainly because of it’s beautiful and really welcoming people! I found that for me, it was the only place I could call home when indeed I was away from home. There is …
There is a little boy in Dubai who this week turned one. His name is Yousif and I have never met him. I know his mum though Hala and his dad Taher and his big sister Alana! Alana is my daughter’s first friend and his mum used to be my ”village”. You know when new …
This recipe is vegetarian, is super healthy and super easy to make! Eliopitakia or individual olive pies are traditional to Cyprus and are usually served for breakfast or as a snack with the afternoon coffee. They are very popular also during lent because they are filling, healthy and the recipe requires no dairy or eggs! …
Look at these beauties!! Can you fault them? I surely can’t and boy oh boy they taste even better!! As with most of my recipes, this is another easy one and so child friendly! I never expected my kids to like these but they do!! They are moist, they hold their shape well and can …