Greek cuisine(Greek: ελληνική κουζίνα) is a Mediterranean cuisine,sharing characteristics with the cuisines of Italy, the Balkans, Turkey, and the Levant. Contemporary Greek cookery makes wide use of olive oil, vegetables and herbs, grains and bread, wine, fish, and various meats, including poultry, rabbit and pork. Also important are olives, cheese, eggplant (aubergine), courgette, and yogurt. […]
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Cyprus Recipes – Keftedes – Meatballs
Ingredients 600g ground pork meat (mincemeat) 1 large onion (finely chopped) 100g fresh parsley (finely chopped) 1 cup of breadcrumbs 1 egg 1/2 tsp cinammon or all-spice 1 tbsp salt and freshly milled pepper to taste Corn oil or Vegetable oil or olive oil for frying Preparation Place all the ingredients in a large bowl […]
Cyprus Recipes – Baklava
Ingredients 1 pound (4 cups) blanched almonds or walnuts or a combination of both, finely chopped 3/4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 pound filo pastry 3 sticks (3/4 pound) unsalted butter, melted, for brushing filo SYRUP 2 cups water 3/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice A 2-inch strip of lemon rind […]
Cyprus Recipes – Easter Flaounes
Ingredients Yeast dough 1 ½ lbs (750gr) strong plain flour 1 sachet easy bake yeast 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil water to mix Cheese filling 12oz flaouna cheese or 8oz (250gr) cheddar cheese 4oz (100gr) halloumi 1 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon crushed dried Mint […]
Cyprus Recipes – Stifado – Beaf
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 small sprig of rosemary 1 kg tender beef, cut into large cubes 900 ml water 2 tablespoons tomato puree salt and black pepper 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 4-6 tablespoons vegetable oil 700 gr. small onions (the pickling size), peeled and left whole 1 small glass red wine 5 […]
Cyprus Recipes – Koupepia
Ingredients: 50 vine leaves 100-150 grams minced pork 3 quarters cup olive oil 1 small onion minced Parsley minced 1 quarter tea spoon pepper Mint (optional) 1 cup rice 1 tsp1 tomato sauce or 2 cups tomato 1 – 2 tblsp lemon juice 1 cup warm water 1 tsp salt Preparation Wash the vine leaves […]
Kleftico
Kleftico (Can be made with Lamb or Beef) 1.5 kg Lamb in Chunks. Any piece will do but I prefer leg or shoulder Few bay leaves Oregano Little Olive oil Salt and Pepper (freshly ground pepper is nicer) Approx 2 glasses of water Kleftico can be made in a terracotta pot, a large casserole dish […]
Cyprus Recipes – Pork Souvla
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds of pork shoulder, cut in 3/4 inch cubes 1 teaspoon of ground Greek oregano (rigani) 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon of sea salt 2 tablespoons of red wine (or good red wine vinegar) 2 tablespoons of olive oil Preparation: In a bowl, pour wine (or vinegar) and oil […]
Cyprus Cuisine (122)
Cypriot cuisine is the cuisine of Cyprus and can be described as a blend of Greek cuisines. Greek Cypriot cuisine is another regional Greek cuisine along with Cretan, Ionian, or Attic. Modern western cuisine (especially fast food) has an increasing influence on the day-to-day diet on the island. The names given to the foods of the Cypriot cuisine are different […]
Prasopita: Leek Pie
In Greek: πρασόπιτα, say: prah-SO-peetah Prasa (leeks) are favorites in all types of Greek cooking, but are special favorites baked with cheese in phyllo (filo, fillo) dough. The recipe makes 6 large pieces, suitable for a main dish or snack, and can be cut into smaller pieces to use as appetizers or a side dish. Like […]