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Cyprus Cuisine - Food in CyprusEach country has its own gastronomic tastes. Other kitchens are more spicy, more strange, more simple and more complex. Each one, however, with its own uniqueness and quality. Ther…
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CommandariaNo introduction to Cyprus wines would be complete without highlighting its world-famous Commandaria, a wine whose history goes far back in time. Of course it wasn’t called Commanda…
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How to make keftedesKeftedes (Meatballs) Ingredients: 1 kg minced meat (half pork and half beef) 2-3 grated potatoes 2 eggs 1 onion chopped Parsley chopped 1 tsp of dry mint, salt, pepper Vegetable oi…
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Soutzoukakia SmyrneikaSOUTZOUKAKIA SMYRNEIKA The other day Myrtia showed you how to make “Keftedes”, one of the three type of meat-ball popular in Greek cuisine. The three types are: Keftedes, Youvarlak…
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SeftaliesWhen you go to order a kebab or “souvlaki” in Cyprus, chances are you will be asked, “Mix?. The “ed” gets dropped off in translation. You are being asked if you would like your keb…
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Tahini (Tashi) RecipePrep time Cook time Total time Difficulty Degree Serves 10 minutes 10 minutes Easy 4 persons Tahini can be used as a dipping sauce, a salad dressing, as a spread on bread or sandwi…
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Tzatziki DipGo to any Supermarket in Cyprus and you will see on display trays of dips available for purchase: Taramosalata, Houmous, Melitzanosalata (aubergine dip), Tahini, and of course Tzat…
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Lemonada (Fresh Homemade Lemonade)Lemonade is well known in Cypriot hospitality as a refreshing welcoming drink offered to guests all year round, and especially at Summertime. When prepared can be kept for several …
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KolokasiKolokasi Kolokasi is a root vegetable that grows in Cyprus. In order to cook kolokasi it’s important to know how to treat it. Have in mind that you never wash kolokasi. First you p…
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Tomato and Glistirida(Purslane) Salad- RecipeThe leaves, stems, and flower buds of Purslane are edible.Can be added to soups, stir fried or into vegetable juice. Prep time Cook time Total time Difficulty Degree Serves 15 minu…
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Pourgouri Pilafi(Crushed wheat) RecipePourgouri is a cereal food made from crushed wheat. Can be served with yoghurt-(a favourite combination for kids in Cyprus) or to be serve with meat dishes. Prep time Cook time Tot…
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"Flaouna" - Easter bread“Flaouna” - Easter Bread “Flaouna” is a delicious cheese filled pastry prepared for consumption on Easter Sunday and the days following. The cheese that is used for the flaouna is …
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Karpouzi(Watermelon)Watermelon is the favourite summer fruit in Cyprus . It can be served cold alone as a fruit, as a “gliko tou koutaliou”- (sweet rind preserve), as a granite or smoothie. It contain…
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“PSITO” – Roasted meat & potatoes in clay pot“PSITO” – Roasted meat & potatoes in clay pot This is a very simple recipe of meat & potatoes cooked in my traditional oven. It can be made with lamb, goat, pork or chicken meat. O…
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TAVASIt was about 5pm. I hadn’t had anything to eat since breakfast. I was down in the Paphos area exploring the possibility of organising a “Wine and Golf” holiday based at Aphrodite H…