Cyprus wineries finding the new in something old
When I arrive for a trade tasting it has me wondering how much thought goes into conceptualising such events. Importers these days are increasingly searching for a theme to support ...
Nicosia microbrewery wins top honours at international beer competition
A Nicosia-based microbrewery has secured major international recognition after winning two top awards at a leading European beer competition.
Golem Brewhouse was awarded a Diamond Medal for its Mosaic NEIPA ...
Comfort food in its most straightforward form
Sticky toffee pudding is one of those desserts that people return to without much hesitation. It arrives warm, usually with custard or cream, and does exactly what it is meant ...
A taste of chocolate
Milk chocolate mousse with a crispy baseFor the mousse100g milk chocolate150ml whipped creamFor the base75g oat biscuits25g butter (melted)Coarsely chopped hazelnutsGrated chocolate
Crumble the cookies ...
Brisk and reassuring
Shrimp scampi is a dish that feels both brisk and reassuring, the sort of meal that can be prepared quickly yet still carries a sense of occasion. Plump prawns are ...
Easy and comfortable meal ideal for busy days
Chicken-Stuffed Sweet PotatoesThese chicken-stuffed sweet potatoes are an easy, comforting meal that still feels light. The soft, baked sweet potato goes perfectly with chicken, red cabbage and a lemon yogurt ...
Fasting recipes for Lent
Greek KoulourakiaThese soft koulourakia are made with light olive oil (not butter or eggs) sugar, cinnamon, cloves, orange juice, grated orange zest and ouzo. They are aromatic and delicious, perfect ...
Made from the foundation of life itself
Pozole feels generous from the very first spoonful. Served in wide bowls and topped at the table with handfuls of fresh garnishes, it is less a quiet supper and more ...
A perfect fasting meal
Vibrant Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Butter Sauce
If you are looking for a fresh, crunchy and incredibly satisfying meal during your Easter fasting period, you have just found your ...
Cypriot owned chippy one of UK’s top ten
A fish and chop shop owned by two Cypriot brothers London has been named as one of the top 10 chippy takeaways in the UK.
Brockley’s Rock in the Brockley ...
The quiet complexity of history
Mulligatawny soup carries with it the quiet complexity of history. Its name comes from the Tamil words milagu and thanni, meaning pepper water, a simple description of the spiced broths ...
Guest recipes with LIDL Food Academy
Egg-Lemon Soup with Minced Chicken
For the meatballs500g minced chicken60g bread crumbs (fresh or toast)80g glazed rice2 eggs (separated into egg whites and yolks)1 small onion, grated ...
Cyprus wines shaping tradition into something new
Dómes Sergiou Winery
Around the world there is much discussion about the new generation of winemakers. Winemaking is a delicate harmony between tradition and innovation. While heritage shapes the ...
Somewhere between comfort food and aristocratic kitchens
Beef Stroganoff is the kind of dish that feels quietly reassuring. It arrives in a shallow bowl, the sauce pale and glossy, the beef tender enough to cut with little ...
Meat free dining
Legumes with Lemony Fish Fillet8 fish fillets (sea bream or sea bass), skinned150g lentils (soaked overnight)150g chickpeas (soaked overnight)150g fine beans (soaked overnight)150g frozen peas1 celery ...
Loukoumades by any other name would taste as sweet
The star of every fair in Cyprus, and a childhood favourite for many, Loukoumades are a dessert consisting of leavened, deep-fried dough balls, typically soaked in syrup or honey and ...
Healthy winter snacks
Blueberry Banana CakeThis soft and fragrant banana bread is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and blueberries, with no added sugar. It’s a nourishing bake that works perfectly for breakfast, ...
Cyprus recipes with Loulla Astin: A Valentine’s feast for two
Asparagus Wrapped in Parma Ham with Tahini & Yogurt Dressing
Tender asparagus bundles wrapped in delicate Parma ham, roasted to perfection, and finished with a creamy tahini and yoghurt dressing. ...
As American as chips can get: what are freedom fries?
As American as it gets, or at least as American as it briefly tried to get, freedom fries were what happened when a pile of deep-fried potatoes wandered into international ...
Warm up this winter with nourishing comfort
Cosy Sweet Potato, Lentil & Spinach Stew
When the temperature drops and daylight feels fleeting, nothing soothes quite like a warm, nourishing bowl of stew. This Cosy Sweet Potato, Lentil &...
Mumbai’s iconic street snack
Vada pav is a vegetarian fast-food dish that originated in the Indian state of Maharashtra and is now one of the most widely-consumed street foods in Mumbai.
It consists of ...
Seasonal Cyprus dinner
Chicken Ballotine with Commandaria Sauce
For the chicken4 chicken breast fillets200g spinach, frozen (well drained)1 tablespoon olive oilSmoked SpicesFreshly ground pepperFresh parsley, finely choppedFor the sauce200g pumpkin, cut ...
Breakfast cereal’s far from plain story
Corn flakes may seem the most straightforward of breakfast choices, yet their story is anything but plain.
At their simplest, they are toasted, flattened flakes of milled maize, usually fortified ...
Weekend of whisky and rum coming to Nicosia
More than 270 premium single malt whiskey, blend, bourbon and rum labels will be featured in the 6th Nicosia Whisky & Rum Experience at Moondog’s Bar & Grill this February. ...