Ingredients: 1-2 kg of lamb or Goat cut in big pieces (preferably with bones) Olive oil Juice of one lemon Oregano Salt and pepper to taste The best parts of the Lamb or Goat for this recipe is everything else except for the legs. Make sure to ask your butcher the animal should be young […]

Kleftiko is usually made out of mature Lamb or Goats meat. It must be cooked in a clay sealed pot wrapped in aluminum foil individual pieces. In the old days and even now, in the villages of Cyprus, one can find in almost every house an outdoor oven made out of clay or bricks called […]

Sauteing the apples first to let the water evaporate ensures a crisp crust. 6 Golden Delicious apples 6 Granny Smith apples 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Nut Mixture 2 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 24 sheets phyllo dough […]

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Ingredients: 1 pound ground almonds 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons toasted bread crumbs 4 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Rose water Confectioners’ sugar Method Beat egg whites with salt until stiff, then add lemon juice. Add almonds, sugar and crumbs to egg whites, folding them in gradually. […]

For main course the Greek Feta salad nicoise is a possibility to live healthy. The punch of pungent saltiness is the reason the Greek add feta to soups, sandwiches, salads, pizzas, omelets and pasta sauces, but if you buy a piece of feta that seems too salty, rinse it well under cold running water before using it. […]

Light summer meal recipes include sandwiches, salads, pastas and soups. Most require little preparation time and are served cool for hot summer nights. Includes food editor’s tips, recipes for quick chicken dinners, results of a tuna taste-test and article on safety of pre-washed salads, the results of our tuna taste test. Enjoy this Simple family […]

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package rainbow twirls macaroni, uncooked 1 cup crumbled feta, Roquefort or blue cheese 1/2 cup chopped black olives 3/4 cup sliced radishes 1/4 cup sliced scallion 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 1 […]

Ingredients: 4 to 5 large potatoes 1 large onion, sliced 1/2 cup celery, diced Salt and pepper 1/2 cup olive oil Juice of 2 lemons Parsley, chopped Method Boil potatoes until tender and keep hot. Slice onion into a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and cold water, and allow to stand about 5 minutes; drain. […]

Trachanas is known as the National soup of Cyprus, quite nutritious, loved not only by Cypriots but tourist as well. You can find Trachana in Greece and the Island as well, made a little deferent from the Cyprus Trachana. In this recipe we will explain how to make Cypriot Trachana at home, have it in […]