Food and Drink

Lentil crepes For the batter 1 cup (200g) dried fine lentils 2 medium eggs 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 130g frozen spinach (5 balls), ...

Long before chickpeas gained global stardom, it was the fava bean – broad, earthy and ancient – that fed empires! From the fields of the eastern Mediterranean to the souks of Cairo, ...

Spinach cheese pie with phyllo crust For the crust 8 sheets of pie crust (baklava) 100g olive oil For the filling 400g feta cheese 500g frozen spinach 2 medium eggs 2 teaspoons oregano 1/2 ...

It is the time of the year when our taste buds prepare to welcome the hot summer months. Lots of aromatic whites, light reds and plenty of bubbly. And while ...

Salmon Tray Bake with New Potatoes and Green Beans Salmon Tray Bake is a simple yet flavourful recipe designed for a quick, wholesome meal for the whole family, a fuss-free ...

Of all the vegetables that herald the arrival of spring, none is quite so celebrated – or so elegant – as asparagus! Slender, vivid and fleeting, its season is short but deeply ...

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 ...