The Therapeutic Power of Greek Cuisine
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 …
I recently took a DNA test to find out where my family comes from as a lot of our family’s information got lost when the Turkish invasion happened in 1974. I was always curious and this Christmas my husband gave me the opportunity by buying me a test. Good decision there Kk. As it turns …
Growing up in Cyprus, and being exposed in all sort of recipes including halloumi I have to share with you these super easy and scrummy, yummy halloumi pies. They are pretty convenient to take with you at work or school and they can freeze as well! Just defrost, heat up for 15 minutes and hey …
It’s autumn already and the weather has started to change. With all the Halloween decorations and all the pumpkins on sale I can only think of one thing and one thing only. Kolokotes! -the punctuation on e haha- The word freely means pies with kolotzi aka pumpkin. I absolutely love making them and eating them …
I bring you the pie of all pies! An aubergine pie with lots of yummy halloumi and cheddar cheese encased in crunchy filo pastry and soaked in a yogurt sauce! Forget the calories, forget the fat content and absolutely enjoy this magnificent pie! I made this for my daughter’s second birthday party and everyone loved …
I don’t usually like to post recipes which are time consuming but sometimes, when we have the time it’s good to try new recipes! This recipe is for a traditional Cypriot dessert which is absolutely delicious!! It’s called kattimeri and even though there are savoury and sweet kattimeria -depending on where you live in Cyprus- …
This savoury cheesecake has saved the life of many women back in Cyprus who get a last minute call for visitors! It’s a one bowl cake with lots of halloumi cheese and mint in it and can be prepared and baked in under one hour! I know, fantastic right? So next time you get a …