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Tsamarella
Tsamarella is a dish of goat meat that is considered to be a delicacy as part of the meze meal.
Large pieces of fatty goat...
Loukanika / Pastourma
The traditional, spicy village sausages known as Loukanika and Pastourma are both cured in a similar fashion and both contain red dry wine, salt,...
Loukaniko Pitsilias – Pitsilia Sausage
Pitsilia sausage is produced in the Pitsilia region from pork minced meat that is “cooked” ( matured) in the dry red wine of the...
Resi
Traditional dishes do not get more customary than the goat or lamb dish of Resi, which is specially linked with village weddings and certain...
Lamb chops with thyme crust, black-eyed peas and green beans
Rinse the black-eyed peas well, place in a saucepan, cover with cold water and boil for approximately 15 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water...
Oven-baked ravioli
No one can resist to ravioli; and while the classic recipe of a simple ricotta filling and tomato sauce is delicious, this creative concoction...
Roasted leg of lamb stuffed with feta and herbs
Ingredients:
-1 lamb leg, approximately 2 ½ kg (ask your butcher to trim the lamb and remove the bone from the tibia and the thigh,...
Magiritsa, the traditional Easter Lamb Soup
Magiritsa is a unique and controversial soup made from lamb offal and romaine (cos) lettuce, garnished with fresh herbs and finished of with a delicious...
New era at The Powerhouse
A return to Cypriot tradition is the next step for The Powerhouse (Palia Ilektriki), which is a restaurant right inside the yard of the...
Honey Balls
As you stroll down Onasagorou street in the old city of Nicosia and suddenly feel the need for something sweet, follow the smell of...
Ravioli
Just a little before serving, heat the broth and add the ravioli. (If the ravioli is frozen you don’t have to defrost). Heat them...
Afelia
Cubes of tender, pork meat (shoulder or belly pork) are marinated in wine, coriander seeds, olive oil and bay leaves and seasoned with salt...
Lamb shank with eggplant
Spread the olive oil on the lamb shanks, and sprinkle them with the salt, pepper and paprika. Put them in an ovenproof dish, under...
Pork cooked in wine
Crush the coriander seeds in a pestle and mortar or pulse-blend in a blender, taking care not to over-grind.
Put the meat in bowl (not...
Lefkaritikos tavas – O ‘protinos’
Wash and dry the meat and rice separately.
In a ‘tava’ (oven proof deep clay pot) first put a layer of five-six pieces of meat...
Prawns with fried cheese, barley shaped pasta
Put the barley shaped pasta into a small pan with salted water, bring to a boil and when tender, drain. Peal the prawns leaving...
Easter roast and rice
Cut the reeds into pieces and split them down the middle. Place them in a clay pot (the traditional ‘tava’ for example) crossing...
Patties stuffed with goat cheese
Sauce: heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the onion and garlic until wilted. Add the tomato and bring to a boil....
Pork chops with epsima
Wash and dry the meat and then place in a bowl. Grind the garlic and add the olive oil, the epsima and the wine...
Pork with juniper
Wash and dry the meat with some paper towel and salt it. Grind the black pepper and the juniper and put some of the...
Wine marinated pork
Wash and dry the meat, and place in an oven-proof dish or pan. Add the wine, olive oil and seasoning. Cover with a lid or...
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Fish meatballs
In a bowl, mix the finely chopped onion and parsley. Boil the fish, cut into small pieces and add to the bowl. Add salt...
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“Frappe” Greek iced coffee
Frappé coffee (also Greek frappé or café frappé Greek: φραπές, frapés) is a Greek foam-covered iced coffee drink made from instant coffee (generally, spray-dried...
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Blanch the vine leaves in hot water. For the stuffing, finely chop the artichokes and the onions and sauté in olive oil until translucent....