Ingredients: One 300 gr octopus -cleaned, washed and cut into large pieces 1 and ½ litre water 1 tablespoon salt 100-150 gr onion -finely chopped 250 gr ripe tomatoes -peeled and cut into small pieces 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 spring onions -finely chopped 90 gr green cocktail olives -cut through the middle 2 tablespoons […]

Ingredients: 1 kg fish of choice 250 ml oil flour salt lemon parsley Preparation: Clean and wash fish. Salt fish and rest for 10 minutes. Flour fish and fry in hot oil until golden brown. Remove and place on absorbent paper. Arrange fish on a serving platter. Place lemon wedges around fish and decorate with […]

Extremely appetising and refreshing, this can be served with hot pitta or bread to be dipped in. It is a very Cypriot dish which is also offered along with kebabs, or with mezze. Preparation time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 5 tablespoons Tahini paste 150 ml (1/4 pint) warm water 1-2 cloves of garlic 6 […]

Halloumi, as it is also known, is the most unique of the Cypriot delicacies. It is full fat soft cheese made of whole goat’s milk, salt and a hint of mint. Ingredients: 1 halloumi (hellim) cheese -cut into thick slices Method: Sliced halloumis can be cooked under a hot oven, grill or on charcoal until […]

In Greek: μανιτάρια τηγανητά, pronounced mah-nee-TAH-reeyah tee-ghah-nee-TAH A simple and quick side dish or appetizer, a popular mushroom for this dish in Greece is the oyster mushroom. Keep it Greek and serve with a squeeze of lemon. Ingredients: 1 pound of oyster or porcini mushrooms 1/2 cup of flour 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt olive oil […]

In Greek: κουνουπίδι τηγανητό;, pronounced koo-noo-PEE-thee tee-ghah-nee-TOH Use fresh or frozen cauliflower florets for this delicious side dish that goes wonderfully with fish dishes, or as an appetizer. The batter is very light, and it’s quick and easy to prepare. Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound of fresh or frozen cauliflower florets 1 cup […]

A fabulous presentation dish that’s easy to make, and perfect for the holidays or other special occasion, this Grape Leaf Wreath salad looks as good as it tastes. The filling is a classic combination of rice and lentils with a vinaigrette dressing and feta cheese, and the grape leaves can be used straight from the […]

In Greek: πρασόρυζο, pronounced prah-SOH-ree-zoh This is a delicious and traditional Greek dish. It can be eaten as a side dish or main dish. Rice, leeks, and dill are topped with a squeeze of lemon juice to let you know it’s authentically Greek. If you love leeks, the quantity can be increased to 2 pounds. […]

In Greek: πιλάφι, pronounced pee-LAH-fee There are two kinds of rice dishes in Greece: rice (ryzi) and pilaf (pilafi). Rice is… well, rice, and pilaf is creamy and cooked in broth from freshly boiled chicken or beef. Pilaf is a traditional wedding dish on Crete, where it’s made in enormous quantities to feed the often […]

In Greek: πατατοσαλάτα, pronounced pah-tah-toh-sah-LAH-tah Lemon is a Greek favorite with potatoes, and this quick and easy potato salad relies on lemon to give it a touch of sharpness that goes so well with many main dishes. With whatever else is on the table, have some feta cheese nearby since potatoes and feta are a […]