Greek Recipes

Greek and Cypriot recipes

Quince Jam – Marmelatha Kithoni

Ingredients: 2 1/2 kilos of quince Sugar Juice of 1 lemon 3-4 leaves of sweet-scented pelargonium Method: Wash well under plenty of running water. Peel, cut in half or quarters and remove the center core with the pits. Place the cut quinces in a pot and pour enough water to cover them. Bring to boil […]

Greek and Cypriot Jam recipes

Fig jam – Marmelada Syko Homemade Fig Jam with Nuts – Marmelatha Syko Homemade Tomato Jam – Marmelada Ntomatas Homemade Peach Jam – Marmelatha Rothakino Orange Jam – Marmelatha Portokali – Method 2 Orange Jam – Marmelatha Portokali – Method 1 Quince Jam – Marmelatha Kithoni Homemade Watermelon Jam – Marmelatha Karpouzi Strawberry Jam – […]

Cypriot Desserts

Loukoumades (fried doughballs in syrup), Loukoumia, Ravani, Touloumbes and Baklavas are some well-loved desserts. There are also Pastish, cookies made of ground almonds, that are offered to guests at weddings. Flaounes are savory Easter pies that contain goats cheese (or a variety of cheeses), eggs, spices and herbs all wrapped in a yeast pastry, then brushed with egg […]