Cuprus Cuisine

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
About Cypriot Cooking
The Recipes in This Book
Recipe Guide
Important Ingredients and Tools You Will Need

DRINKS
Cypriot Coffee (Κυπριακός καφές) Kypriako Kafe
Cyprus Lemonade (Λεμονάδα) Lemonada
Lemon Verbena Iced Tea
Mrs Nona's Citrus Spritzer
Yia-Yia's Elderflower and Sage Herbal Tea Remedy (Ζαμπούκος and Σπατζιά) Zamboucos and Spajia
Frappe (Φραπέ) Frappe

BREAD & PASTRIES
Easter Orange Bread (Τσουρέκι) Tsoureki
Olive Bread (Ελιόπιτα) Eliopita
Cypriot Easter Cheese Bread (Φλαούνες) Flaounes
Cypriot Crepes (Καττιμέρι) Kattimeri
Butternut Squash Pies (Κολοκοτές) Kolokotes
Spinach Pies (Σπανακόπιτες) Spanakopites
Zucchini Spice Muffins
Halloumi Mint Scones
Honey Cinnamon Sticks (Δάκτυλα) Thaktila
Pork Pies (Πουρέκια με κιμά) Bourekia me Kima
Tahini Pies (Ταχινόπιτες) Tahinopites
Carob Honey Bran Muffins
Bulgur Wheat Pork Rolls (Κούπες) Koupes
Traditional Sesame Bread Rings (Κουλούρια) Koulouria

SOUPS, SALADS & SMALL BITES
Tomato and Feta Salad
Purslane Salad (Σαλάτα γλιστρίδα) Salata Glystirida
Cypriot Potato Salad (Πατατoσαλάτα) Patatosalada
Watermelon and Halloumi (Καρπούζι με χαλλούμι) Karpouzi me Halloumi
Cactus Pear Fruit Salad
Tomato Soup with Orzo
Soured Wheat Soup with Halloumi (Τραχανάς) Trahana
Avgolemono Soup (Σούπα αυγολέμονο) Soupa Avgolemono
Tomato Bulgur Wheat Pilaf (Πουργούρι) Pourgouri
Halloumi and Anari (Χαλλούμι και αναρή)
Zucchini, Eggs and Potatoes (Πατάτες με αυγά) Patates me Avga
Shelled White Bean Soup (Φασόλια γιαχνί) Fasolia Yachni
Greek Yogurt and Honey Snack
Potatoes with Red Wine and Coriander (Πατάτες αντιναχτές) Patates Antinaxtes
Egg Lemon Soup with Meatballs (Γιουβαρλάκια) Youvarlakia

MAIN COURSES
Feta and Ricotta Ravioli (Ραβιόλες) Ravioles
Spicy Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms (Ανθούς) Anthous
Artichokes and Peas with Dill (Aγκινάρες με μπιζέλι) Anginares me Pizeli
Octopus Wine Stew (Χταπόδι κρασάτο) Xtapodi Krasato
Fried Squid (Καλαμάρι) Kalamari
Pasta with Chicken and Anari (Μακαρόνια με αναρή) Makaronia me Anari
Stuffed Vegetabes (Γεμιστά) Gemista
Cypriot Lasagna (Μακαρόνια του φούρνου) Makaronia tou Fournou
Rabbit Onion Stew (Kουνέλι στιφάδο) Kouneli Stifado
Fresh Black-Eyed Peas with Tuna (Λουβιά) Louvia
Cypriot Lentils (Φακές) Fakes
Pork Meatballs (Κεφτέδες) Keftedes
Zucchini Patties (Κολοκυθοκεφτέδες) Kolokythokeftedes
Cypriot Souvlaki (Σουβλάκι) Souvlaki
Pork in Red Wine and Coriander (Αφέλια) Afelia
Lamb Orzo Stew (Κριθαράκι με αρνί) Kritharaki me Arni

PICKLES, DIPS & EXTRAS
Orange Blossom Water (Ανθόνερο) Anthonero
Pickled Caper Shoots (Κάππαρη) Kapari
Cucumber, Garlic and Mint Dip (Ταλατούρι) Talatouri
Coriander Smashed Olives (Ελιές τσακιστές) Elies Tsakistes
Mediterranean Medlar Jam (Μαρμελάδα μόσφιλο) Marmalade Mosphilo
Tahini–Garlic Dip (Τασιή) Tashi

CAKES & SWEETS
Auntie Evri's Halloumi Mint Bundt Cake (Χαλουμόπιτα) Halloumopita
Mrs Popi's Pistachio Baklava (Μπακλαβάς) Baklava
Almond Macaroons (Εργολάβοι) Ergolavi
Easter Butter Cookies (Κουλουράκια) Koulourakia
Marble Cake (Κέικ Γεωγραφίας) Keik Geografias
Grape Jelly (Ππαλουζές) Palouzes
Walnut Spoon Sweets (Γλυκό καρυδάκι) Glyko Karidaki
Meringue Apple Cake
Mosaic Cake (Δούκισσα) Doukissa
Mocha Pomegranate Bundt Cake
Christmas Shortbread (Κουραμπιέδες) Kourabiedes
Orange Brandy Cake (Βασιλόπιτα) Vasilopita
Chocolate Strawberry Tart
Pomegranate Pavlova
Rosewater Frangipane Plum Tart
Cousin Maria's Carob Sheet Cake
Rose-Scented Geranium Rice Pudding (Ρυζόγαλο) Rizogalo
Apricot Jam Cookies (Πάστα Φλώρα) Pasta Flora
Honey Nut Cookies (Μελομακάρονα) Melomakarona
One-Cup Sesame Orange Biscotti (Παξιμάδια γλυκά) Paximadia Glyka
Cypriot Peanut and Sesame Brittle (Παστελλάκι) Pastelli
Auntie Maroulla's Peach and Orange Blossom Trifle (Σιαρλόττα) Charlotta
Clementine's Cake (Καλόν πράμα) Kalo Prama

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