Food and Drink

Mushroom season is almost upon us, but what does that have to do with Cyprus’ events’ agenda? It signals the return of the Cyprus Mushroom Festival, which, after a year’...

Traditional Cyprus sheftalia, most commonly served in pitta with souvlakia to complete a mixed kebab has been named as the second best sausage dish in the world by Food Atlas. ...

Though often mistaken as a mere side to meats or seafood, risotto stands on its own as a dish of depth, technique and regional pride. Creamy yet al dente, plain ...

Indian Potato Kofta with Curry Sauce 3 medium-size white potatoes 1 large sweet potato 200g firm tofu 1/2 cup of corn starch 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander 1 tablespoon of lemon juice Pinch of salt 3 ...

Though often considered a symbol of Italian-American comfort food, Fettuccine Alfredo’s origins lie not in the bustling trattorias of New York or Chicago, but in early 20th-century Rome. It ...

By Loula Astin Pastitsatha – Aromatic Beef with Pasta This popular Greek family stew is a speciality of Corfu. I remember eating it in the famous Tripa Taverna in Kinopiastes, Corfu, ...

When you think of Italian cuisine, the first thing that often comes to mind is pizza. Simple yet sophisticated, Italian pizza has conquered hearts around the globe. But there is ...

Octopus salad 3 cans of octopus in olive oil (300g) 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 small bell pepper, cut into cubes 1 small red pepper, cut into cubes 1 small clove garlic, crushed 2 ...

Climbing to an altitude of 1,100m in the Marathasa region of Cyprus’ mountains, you will find the quaint village of Pedoulas, known for its pine and cherry trees. Vines are ...

Long before the chime of the street-side cart or the glint of a cone beneath the Mediterranean sun, ice cream began as an experiment in luxury, reserved for emperors and ...

Tom Kha Gai – Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken 400ml chicken broth400ml coconut milk400g boneless and skinless chicken fates, cut into 2.5 cm pieces.1 lemongrass stalk, crushed1 tablespoon ginger, finely ...

“It’s that time again — cool September evenings, good tunes, and even better food. As we all ease back into our routines, there’s at least one thing to look ...

Tom Yum, with its heady aroma and sharp, invigorating tang, is one of Thailand’s most iconic contributions to global cuisine. Spicy, sour and fragrant, this soup embodies a delicate ...

According to the Oxford dictionary, Mystes is the one initiated in a mystery, as in the Dionysian mysteries. The mysteries were celebrated throughout ancient Greece, revolving around Dionysus, the god ...

Paella with Chicken and Seafood 400ml warm vegetable or chicken broth 1g saffron or turmeric powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 tsp salt 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 100g ...

Few dishes conjure a sense of place quite like fish and chips. Served wrapped in paper, generally with a generous sprinkling of salt and vinegar, this unassuming pairing of battered ...

Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Biscuits 3 tablespoons of chocolate chips 1.5 cups almond flour 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 teaspoon of ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg 5 tablespoons of agave syrup 1/2 teaspoon of Himalayan salt 1 teaspoon ...

Few dishes announce their presence with quite the same theatrical flair as Beef Wellington. Wrapped in golden puff pastry, with finely chopped mushrooms, and sometimes a sliver of pâté ...

Butter Chicken Murgh Makhani For the chicken 600g chicken leg or thigh, boneless 300g strained yoghurt 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped 1 crushed garlic clove 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 2 teaspoons garam masala Juice ...

A beloved summer meal for many Cypriots is a juicy plate of kleftiko – not a light meal in the slightest yet certainly flavoursome for meat lovers. Every September, rural associations ...

The main man at Kalamos Winery, Thanasis Ignatiou has been around wines since his teens in his beloved village of Amargeti in Paphos, and he says, it has been a ...

If you are a loukoumi fan, there is one place on the island you should head to for an authentic Cypriot taste and that is Geroskipou. With a long history ...

Baked Stuffed Courgette (marrow) A delicious summer dish! Marrows are super healthy, utterly delicious, cheap and we Cypriots love them. If the marrows have a very tough skin, with a ...

Some drinks are simply made for the season. In Britain, where summer arrives like a guest you’re never quite sure will turn up, Pimm’s Cup is the faithful ...