Food and Drink

Red Lentil Soup One medium onion 2 cloves garlic 2 bay leaves 3cm peeled and grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 teaspoon of cumin Vegetable stock (approx 6 cups) 1/4 teaspoon of Himalayan salt ...

There are few dishes that taste quite as much like spring as pea and mint soup. Light, green and gently sweet, it’s a celebration of renewal – a dish that ...

Oenophiles, heritage enthusiasts and wine producers, this is an event for you. On Sunday, the Old Market in Pallouriotissa turns into a wine lover’s playground as WINECORE – Cyprus Wine ...

Carrot Thoran A thoran is typically vegetable-based and made with a few spices along with fresh grated coconut. Carrot thoran is always a favourite. The carrots can be chopped, sliced, ...

If the title was can Xynisteri-based white wines be aged, the answer would be clearer. At Vasilikon winery in Kathikas a group of Paphos-based sommeliers had the chance to do ...

We are blessed with enjoying a Mediterranean diet in Cyprus but how much do we really understand about it? An upcoming workshop on May 18, dives into one of the pillars ...

Foodies, families and culture lovers will rejoice at this new festival by the sea. The first Chef’s Kiss Food Festival is not just about tasting delicious recipes and meeting ...

Every spring, just before the trees burst into full leaf, a fresh, heady scent begins to drift through European woodlands – a sharp green aroma that signals the arrival of wild ...

Rich, colourful, spicy and mild dishes from Indian cuisine will fill Eleftheria Square with the second edition of the Indian Food Festival takes place. Arriving for only day one, the ...

Coffee lovers, this upcoming event is for you! Get ready for a full day of caffeine hits, brewed beans and exquisite tastes as the Cyprus Specialty Coffee Festival 2025 arrives. On ...

Before supermarkets and global supply chains, the arrival of spring meant one thing in kitchens across Europe – time to forage. And nothing signals the earth’s reawakening more vividly than ...

Easter Cookies 200g all-purpose flour 50g unsalted butter 50g sugar 15g concentrated milk 7.5% fat 1 medium egg (50g) 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon orange zest ½ teaspoon cinnamon For the coating ...

What is a holiday feast without good value wine? There are plenty of good value wines for the Easter feast that will match traditional foods eaten at Greek Orthodox Easter – ...

Inspections carried out at all stages of the food chain, both at retail and wholesale level, will be intensified in the run up to Easter, the agriculture ministry said on ...

There’s a certain joy in the first signs of spring – the return of soft sun, wild greens and the slow shrugging-off of winter’s heaviness. In Greece and Cyprus, ...

Sweet Potato Bisque Soup 1 onion 2 garlic cloves 2 cm diced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons dried thyme Pinch of nutmeg 3 sweet potatoes (peeled) Vegetables stock water Juice and zest of ...

Lemon chiffon cake, with its airy texture and bright citrus flavour, is a dessert that feels like sunshine on a plate. Known for its lightness and versatility, this cake has ...

Red Velvet cupcakes with beetroot For the icing 1 large ripe avocado weighing 350gr (with core and skin) 1 tablespoon cocoa 1 tablespoon peanut butter 65g melted chocolate ½ tablespoon honey 1 pinch of salt ...

You may not realise it, but some of the world’s most admired wines are blends – a mix of different grape varieties. Many of those with which you may be ...

Round Flaounes This is a small recipe so you don’t have to spend all day making them, but you can double the quantities if you like. These Flaounes are ...

Pasta primavera, with its vibrant medley of vegetables and light, fresh flavours, is a dish that captures the spirit of spring. Though it is commonly associated with Italian cuisine, its ...

Butter Chickpeas Masala This is the simplest of Indian recipes using minimal ingredients, made in approximately 30 minutes. An easy-peasy Indian Butter Chickpeas recipe packed with butter chicken sauce flavour and ...

Vegan Orange Cupcakes 125g all-purpose flour 75g sugar ½ teaspoo baking powder 1 pinch Himalayan salt 125g fresh orange juice 40 ml vegetable oil 1 teaspoon orange zest ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/2 tablespoon brandy 1 ...

Colcannon, a creamy and hearty blend of mashed potatoes and greens, is one of Ireland’s most beloved dishes, deeply rooted in the country’s culinary and cultural traditions. Simple ...