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Cypriot Recipes: From Then to Now

Explore traditional recipes from Cyprus that are closely tied to the island’s heritage and history — and maybe even try making a few yourself!

Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

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«Ζαλατίνα» <br/> Πηγή: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας

Zalatina

Traditionally, zalatina is made with pork meat boiled well and seasoned with salt, pepper, chilli pepper and rosemary. Vinegar, bitter orange juice and lemon juice are also added.…

Ζαμπούσσια με γέμιση πράσινων βλαστών παπαρούνας, πασπαλισμένη με ζάχαρη.

Zamboúshes

Zamboushes are a type of boureki or pie of the Cypriot traditional cuisine. Depending on the season, they are filled with poppy shoots, fennel or yellow pumpkin.

Μνουχαρούθκια με ανθούς κολοκυθιάς (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Zucchini flowers stuffed with mnouhari snails

Zucchini flowers stuffed with bulgur wheat and mnouhari (large) snails. An old recipe from the village of Tala in Paphos district.

Κολοκυθάκια. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Zucchini with quinces

"Cut the zucchini into small pieces and add them in the pot. Pour the tomato juice, water, salt and diced quinces into the pot." (Georgia Neocleous and Rafaella Papaodysseos,…