Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
15 recipes
Pork Afelia
Tender Cypriot pork marinated in dry red wine with crushed coriander seeds and slow-braised to a thick, fragrant sauce.
Eliopittes (Cypriot Olive Bread)
Soft individual Cypriot bread rolls with black olives, spring onion, cilantro and mint — a fragrant traditional bake for breakfast or meze.
Kalo Prama
A traditional Cypriot semolina cake flavored with mastic and almonds, generously soaked in a hot citrus syrup.
Cypriot Bulgur Pilaf
A tomato-based Cypriot pilaf with toasted vermicelli and fluffy bulgur — a simple, aromatic dish for an everyday table.
Lamb Kleftiko
Cypriot lamb, slow-baked under a tightly sealed cover with potatoes, turns out incredibly tender and rich with its own juices.
Kolokotes with Pumpkin
Traditional Cypriot half-moon pastries made with thin dough, juicy pumpkin, bulgur, raisins and cinnamon — golden, fragrant and naturally vegan.
Koupes with Bulgur Shell and Pork Filling
Crispy golden Cypriot koupes with a thin shell of fine bulgur, a juicy pork filling, and a splash of fresh lemon juice.
Louvi with Leafy Greens
A Cypriot home-style dish of tender black-eyed peas and soft chard, served with lemon juice and good olive oil.
Macaronia tou Fournou
A Cypriot baked pasta dish with a spiced pork filling, a smooth béchamel and salty halloumi, baked into a golden festive casserole.
Halloumi and Vegetable Pita
Warm Cypriot pita with browned halloumi, crisp vegetables and a cool yogurt-lemon sauce.
Cyprus-Style Souvla
Large, juicy chunks of pork shoulder turn slowly over the coals, picking up a smoky aroma and a golden-brown crust.
Tahinopita
A delicate Cypriot sweet pastry made from fluffy yeast dough, filled with a rich tahini and cinnamon filling and finished with a subtle caramel note of carob syrup.
Trahana Soup with Halloumi
A hearty Cypriot soup made with tangy trahana, chicken stock, and springy chunks of salty halloumi — a simple, warming dish for a cold day.
Cypriot Fasolia Yahni (White Bean Stew)
A hearty Cypriot dish of white beans, vegetables and tomato juice, slow-cooked in olive oil into a thick sauce.
Sheftalia
Juicy Cypriot meat sausages with onion and parsley, wrapped in thin pork caul fat and grilled over coals.