The Therapeutic Power of Greek Cuisine
Olive Pie the traditional Cypriot way. You have to try this!! Your taste buds will thank you! This recipe was handed down to me by my mum. She loves making this olive pie recipe because she usually fasts. She always has this in the fridge, and when she gets hungry or peckish, she takes a …
The Reasoning Domaldakia. Who doesn’t love them? They are enjoyed in many countries and each country has a different way. Some call it dolmadakia, others dolma, in Cyprus, we call it koubepia. Do you know of any other names? Traditional dolmadakia requires time! I mean a lot of time! I am sure you struggle to …
The History Behind It Bulgur wheat three ways is not the standard way of eating bulgur wheat in Cyprus. Recently we realized via social media just how not standard this method is. But it’s my family’s way and some other families in Cyprus too. Now let me tell you, it’s a bit peculiar. It’s not …
This is the recipe for Cypriot flaouna and let me tell you, they are the queen of cheese pies. They are individual cheese pies filled with cheese and raisins and flavored with mastic and mahlep. We usually bake them for Easter, and baking them involves the whole family! The Flaouna Competition Many women around the …
Boureki with halloumi cheese is a traditional Cypriot dish pourekia tis satzis. They are called tis satzis because they used to cook in a skillet-type pan, giving them a distinctive smell and taste. If you don’t have a skillet, don’t worry, as you can still cook them on a non-stick pan. You can also make …
It may seem weird but there is a Cypriot version of Cannelloni which is utterly delicious and comforting. Homemade crepes filled with pork or beef ragu and topped with halloumi and cheddar cheese. Let’s get cooking! Dina x
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 …