Greek gyros peynirli
And then this happened… Super yummy peynirli with chicken gyros filling topped with tzatziki, tomatoes and onions. Quarantine made me do it 🙂
Cannelloni with ragu Κυπριακα Κανελλονια
Cypriot Cannelloni – A Delicious Twist on a Classic Dish A Taste of Cyprus in Every Bite In Cyprus, cannelloni is anything but ordinary. Instead of using pasta tubes, we roll up a rich, savory filling inside delicate homemade crepes. This unique touch creates a softer, more melt-in-your-mouth experience, making every bite a comforting delight. …
Bougatsa
Bougatsa – A Comforting Greek Classic A Slice of Comfort in Every Bite With everything happening in the world lately, I’ve found myself turning to comfort food more than ever. Cooking has always been my escape, and one of my all-time favorite indulgences is homemade bougatsa with delicate, homemade filo pastry. Now, before you click …
Tahinopita recipe Ταχινοπιτες
Tahinopita! If you choose to only make one recipe from my blog then please try this tahinopita recipe! I have tried countless tahinopita recipes. Some were too tough, some too sickly and some did not even remind me of the classic Cyprus tahinopita. In Cyprus, we usually buy tahinopita from bakeries. Even since I moved …
Cypriot carob molasses tertzelouthkia Τερτζελλουθκια
I have traveled to a few countries so far and I never came across to a similar pasta dish. This tertzelouthkia -I know it’s difficult to write so difficult to pronounce- is most probably one of my favorite traditional dishes. It’s simple pasta dough, without eggs, just flour, water and salt which is then shaped …
Peynirli with halloumi cheese Πεινιρλι με χαλουμι
We didn’t really have peynirli in Cyprus growing up and I mostly learned about it from my husband who comes from Tripoli in the Peloponnese. Peynirli is traditionally a Turkish boat shaped pastry filled with primarily cheese and then anything your heart desires. Fillings vary from minced meat, salami or ham, vegetables and eggs. My …