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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

Τταβάς. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.

Ttavas

Ttavas is one of the most typical Cypriot oven dishes with several local variations.

Τταβάς κορνιώτικος (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015). <br/> © Μουσείο Κυπριακών Τροφίμων και Διατροφής.

Ttavas korniotikos

Ttavas is one of the most typical Cypriot oven dishes with several local variations. Korniotikos ttavas is baked in a clay pot, which is made in the village of Kornos.

Λευκαρίτικος τταβάς με ψιλοκομμένα κομμάτια ριφιού, ντομάτα, κρεμμύδι, αρτυσιά (κύμινο) και ρύζι. <br/>Πηγή: Βαρβάρα Γιάγκου.

Ttavas Lefkaritikos

Ttavas is one of the most typical Cypriot oven dishes with several local variations. Lefkaritikos ttavas is made with lamb or goat meat and contains rice.

Τταβάς με πατάτες (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2013-2014). <br/> Πηγή: Κατερίνα Λαζάρου.

Ttavas with paprika from Vassa Koilaniou.

Ttavas is one of the most typical Cypriot oven dishes with several local variations. In Vassa Kilaniou village, ttavas is made with lamb, cumin and paprika.

Κουνέλι με κρεμμύδια στην κατσαρόλα. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Ttavas with rabbit

A unique variation of ttavas with rabbit in a pot, from Kyperounda village.

Σπαναχόπιττα τυλιχτή.

Twisted spanakopitta

Vegetarian pie suitable for fasting with a filling of wild spinach, onion, vermicelli and bulgur wheat.

Φρεσκοψημένο ψωμί. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Vaftó

A unique mezé of melted pork fat on freshly baked bread. Recipe from Marathasa valley.

Πλούμισμα βασιλόπιττας από την γιαγιά Φλουρού. <br/> Πηγή: Χριστιάνα Παρπούνα.

Vassilopitta

Pitta (bread) made for New Year's day which is Agios Vassilis nameday (hence the name vassilopitta), in which a coin would be placed (Erotokritou 1989, 353). Today, this pitta has…

«Βαβατσινιάτικα αβγά» <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου - Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014

Vavatsinia-style eggs

The recipe originates from Vavatsinia village in the mountainous province of Larnaca and was a favourite food in that region.

Κουνουπίδι καθαρισμένο και κομμένο, ένα από τα βασικά υλικά του χορτοφαγικού καπαμά. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Vegetarian kappamas

In this dish, cauliflower, taro root and potatoes are marinated and cooked in red wine and bitter orange juice. The recipe comes from Deryneia in Famagusta district using local…

Κουπέπια. <br/> Πηγή: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolma

Vegetarian koupepia - stuffed vine leaves

A variety of vegetables such as carrots, zucchini, tomatoes and onions or even mushrooms are mixed with rice to form the stuffing of vine leaves. A vegetarian dish suitable for…

Τταβάς νηστίσιμος με πατάτες, ντομάτες, μελιτζάνες, κολοκυθάκι και καλαμπόκι. <br/> Πηγή: Πετρούλα Χατζηττοφή.

Vegetarian ttavas

Delicious and nutritious fasting dish. The vegetables are cut into pieces and baked in the oven in tomato sauce.

«Μακαρόνια χωριάτικα του χεριού» <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου

Village macaroni with lamb

Lamb meat is sautéed lightly and then boiled in water. Village macaroni is then boiled in its broth.

Κουπέπια (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2013). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Vine leaves stuffed with artichokes

A vegetarian, fasting dish. “For the filling, finely chop the artichokes and onion and sauté them briefly in olive oil. Remove from the heat and add the rice and tomatoes”. (…

Κιτρόμηλα. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Water based soup with bitter orange juice

Recipe from Rizokarpaso. The soup contains fried onion, plenty of water and bitter orange juice. It is topped with pieces of fried bread along with oil used in frying.

Λουκούμια (κουραμπιέδες) του γάμου. <br/> Πηγή: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qurabiya#/media/File:Kourabiedes_platter_2008_01_08.jpg

Wedding treats - Loukoumia

Loukoumia were offered as a treat on festive occasions, mainly at weddings and on nameday celebrations.

Φασόλια βραστά σαλάτα. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.

White beans salad

An extremely tasty and nutritious salad that combines legumes, vegetables and fish.

Αγρέλια (σπαράγγια) με αυγά <br/> Πηγή: http://asteromases.com/archives/3992

Wild aparagus with eggs

A traditional Cypriot mezé dish served mainly as an appetiser.

Παπαρούνες. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου

Wild greens with bitter orange

Dish with wild greens from Cypriot nature. Served hot or cold.

Άγρια μανιτάρια διαφόρων ποικιλιών. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Wild mushrooms, boiled

Wild mushrooms, boiled