Written by Chris Sunday, 04 October 2009 00:00

Keftethes are a Greek form of meatballs which probably originated from the Ottomon or Middle-Eastern kofta. The term originated from Persia and means ground or beaten refering to the meat or vegetable ingredients in the meatballs. They are usually rolled in balls or cigar shapes and egg and breadcrumb mix is used to bind the mixture together.

Here is a recipe that's more in line with the Greek or Cypriot version and which may form part of a delicious meze meal.

 

Written by Chris Wednesday, 29 July 2009 00:00

Here's a healthy little snack that can satisfy anyone with the munchies. Halloumi is a cheese made from sheeps milk and is now available almost everywhere. Its a salty cheese and when fried has a succulent chewy texture that is a great alternative to meat. Pitta bread is made for souvlaki - when grilled they puff up and can be cut or sliced in half and filled with grilled pork or lamb with salad. Both halloumi and pitta bread can be kept in the freezer for when you need them.

For a more hearty snack you can add slices of lounza as well. Lounza is a smoked loin of pork which matured in wine - another Cypriot speciality.

Written by Helga Wednesday, 13 May 2009 09:38

Koupepia (Stuffed Vine Leaves)

Well... its a not a two minutes dish, so I really didnt understand why to bother with it but its soo popular that i thought: it must be worth it! And yes! Its definitely worth to try it. You will end up doing it every now and then. It looks cool, its something special and its good to impress anyone. Koupepia is a traditional Cypriot dish that can be served as an appetizer, part of a meze or even as a main dish. In Greece, they are known as

Written by Helga Sunday, 05 April 2009 09:36

If you can pronounce it, you will be able to make them too

Written by Chris Sunday, 05 April 2009 09:36

Asparagus grows wild all over Cyprus during the spring and shops and market stalls start selling bunches of fresh asparagus at this time. Here's a quick and simple way to sample asparagus either wild or cultivated.