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Cypriot Recipes: From Then to Now

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Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

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Μακαρόνια με χαρουπόμελο (τερτζιελλούθκια ή μελωτά). <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Κατερίνα Μηνά-Καρεκλά.

Melotá

Sweet “cookies” of the fasting period of Lent, similar to tertžellouthkia. The dough is shaped into pasta, which is partially boiled in water and then boiled in carob syrup. The…

Κυπριακά λουκάνικα, αγαπημένος παραδοσιακός μεζές. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Αυγούστα Στυλιανού.

Mezé by Yanni

A mezé dish which combines Cypriot delicacies that are often served individually as mezé: bladder campion (maidenstears), lountza (smoked pork), halloumi (Cypriot white cheese)…

Στρουθκιά και αγρέλια με αυγά, κλασικός κυπριακός μεζές (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2013). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Mezedes - Doriforos tavern

These meze dishes were served in"Doriforos" tavern, which operated in Aglantzia from 1959 to 1974. Three kinds of meze were served on one plate as a single dish.

«Μυλλόπιττες σε τσέστον»

Millopittes

Pittas containing lard.

Μηλόπιττα. <br/> Πηγή: David Leggett, https://www.flickr.com/photos/theleggett/4409912246

Milopitta - Apple pie

A sweet pie with an apple, cinnamon, sugar and rosewater filling.

Ρολό. <br/> Πηγή: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meatloaf#/media/File:MeatloafWithSauce.png

Minced meat loaf in wine.

The minced meat mixture is shaped into a loaf, wrapped in a layer of lamb caul fat and baked in wine.

Μεγάλοι καραόλοι, αλευρωμένοι και τηγανητοί (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015). <br/> © Μουσείο Κυπριακών Τροφίμων και Διατροφής.

Mnouhari (large) snails souvlaki

In Cyprus, very large snails with hard shells were called mnouhari. After boiling them in water, snails are floured and fried.

Μούγκρα. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Mougra - cauliflower pickled in mustard seeds

A sophisticated pickle. “Melt the sourdough starter with cold water to become a like a pulp, and once the cauliflower has cooled down, put it in a bottle and pour the sourdough…

Μανιτάρια του βουνού κόκκινα, με κρεμμύδι. <br /> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Mountain red mushrooms

A recipe with earthy tones, red mushrooms with onion and dry coriander or cinnamon.

Μουσακάς με πατάτες, και σαλάτα (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Ραφαέλα Μαραγκού.

Mousakas with potatoes

Cypriot version of moussaka, which was made in the past. It was a simple dish, since it was made only with potatoes and minced meat, without béchamel. It was usually served at…

Μουστάρι. <br/> Πηγή: Ζηνοβία Χαραλάμπους.

Moustari

Moustari is used to prepare traditional sweets, such as ppalouzes, shoushoukkos, poltos and kkiofterka.

Μανιτάρια κρασάτα. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Mushrooms in wine

The mushrooms are sautéed and then left to simmer in wine and coriander, absorbing their rich aromas.

Μανιτάρια με χυλό. Πηγή: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gnaihc/7836794354

Mushrooms Korniotika

Fried mushrooms dipped in batter. A recipe from Kornos village.

Μανιτάρια οφτά στο φούρνο. <br/> Πηγή: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stone-soup/160460364/

Mushrooms oftá

Oftá mushrooms are grilled or baked in the oven and served with olive oil and oregano.

Μανιτάρια με κρεμμύδι. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Mushrooms with onion

"Heat the olive oil and add the onion. When softened, add the mushrooms and cook until the water evaporates”. (Koulla Karamani, Kornos)