The Therapeutic Power of Greek Cuisine
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 …
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 …
When I was younger, I did not and I repeat I did not like eating this food! Every time my mum would cook it, I would get a headache -by the way I still do, why??- Back then I didn’t enjoy eating it either though! I’m not selling this right now, am I? But wait, …
Look, fried halloumi is the best thing in the world! THE BEST! If you haven’t tried it yet then just do it already! You can thank me later. In Cyprus, we usually enjoy it with some fried potatoes and a fried egg along with a moreish Greek salad and sourdough bread. It’s like our fry …
