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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

«Γαλακτομπούρεκο» <br/> Πηγή: Badseed, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaktoboureko#/media/File:Galaktoboureko.jpg

Galatopourekko

A favourite dessert with phyllo pastry and cream.

Χαλούμι. <br/> Πηγή: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Halloumislice_zoom.jpg

Game birds with halloumi

Recipe for stuffed game birds (partridges, pigeons or quails). “Brush with butter, put oregano and pieces of halloumi in the cavity and roast in the oven." (Stavroula Vorka,…

Σχίνος. <br/> Πηγή: Forest & Kim Starr, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schinus_terebinthifolius#/media/File:Starr_041018-0009_Schinus_terebinthifolius.jpg

Game birds with lemon and šinnos

A recipe for cooking game birds (song thrush or others). They are boiled and flavoured with šinnos (pistacia lentiscus) and lemon juice.

Γεννόπιτα για τα Χριστούγεννα. <br/> Πηγή: Κυπρή και Πρωτοπαπά 2007, 266.

Gennopitta

Traditional, large Christmas bread. Gennopitta was usually decorated with raisins or various "plumia" (designs, patterns). The most characteristic 'plumí' was the cross, which was…

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

Gerouthkia

The small pieces of fried dough are served with carob syrup. The recipe comes from the occupied Varisia of the Morphou region (Nicosia district).

«Γλυσταρκά» <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου

Glistarkes

The characteristic of glistarkes is their round shape and the multiple intersections of dough strips. The way in which the strips are interlaced is often reminiscent of weaving of…

Γλυτζιστά τζοιλανιώτικα (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Κυπρούλα Γεωργίου.

Glytžista from Koilani

This dessert was previously served during engagements, but also during the Carnival. It is still made to this day.

Μους από αιγοπρόβεια αναρή και χαρουπόμελο (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Goat anari cheese mousse with carob syrup

A contemporary recipe for a light dessert based on the harmonious combination of anari (myzithra) cheese and carob syrup.

Ρίφιν (κατσικάκι) σε σάλτσα ντομάτας. <br/> Πηγή: Naoto Sato, https://www.flickr.com/photos/naotoj/8519882458/in/photostream/

Goat meat in tomato sauce

The meat is fried and then cooked with onion in a tomato sauce. Recipe from Rizokarpaso.

Φασολάκι με γλυκοκόλοκο, βραστό. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Green beans with glykokoloko (sweet marrow)

This dish is considered quite light, and is usually cooked in the summer. At this time of the year, marrows are also ready for consumption.

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

Grouta

Easy and quick pudding recipe, with fried onion and semolina. A sweet variation of grouta is usually made with espima or carob syrup.

Γρούτα με έψημα (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2013). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Grouta with epsima

Easy and quick sweet porridge recipe with espima (grape syrup).

Γύρος σε πίτα με σαλάτα και τζατζίκι. <br/> Πηγή: jeffreyw, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gyro_sandwich.jpg

Gyros with sumac

Edible sumac, the seeds of which are used as a spice in many Mediterranean countries, is native in Cyprus.

«Παρασκευή χαλλουμιών» <br/> Πηγή: http://www.mari.org.cy/gr/traditional-lgr/halloumi-lgr

Halloumi

Halloumi (fresh and mature) has always been a traditional product of Cyprus with significant value in the lives of Cypriots, hence, the knowledge and expertise of its producers…

Χαλλουμωτή (κέικ χαλλουμιού). <br/> Πηγή: Ιστοσελίδα Facebook.

Halloumi cake

Halloumi cake is a modern version of halloumoti and similar to the well-known tyropitta cake, using local Cypriot flavours instead.

Χαλλούμι, το βασικό υλικό της συνταγής. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Halloumi yahni

Halloumi cooked in tomato sauce.

Χαλλουμόπιττα. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Halloumopitta or halloumoti

Traditional halloumopitta (mini halloumi pies) are made by adding pieces of halloumi and spearmint to plain bread dough and are usually shaped like little round bread loaves.

Χαλουβάς κατσαρόλας. <br/>Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Halouvás cooked in a pot

This delicacy is perhaps the most beloved and characteristic dessert of the fasting period.

Τερατσόμελο (χαρουπόμελο). <br/> Πηγή: Πετρούλα Χατζηττοφή.

Halouvás with carob syrup

The halouva mixture consists of toasted flour, sesame and carob syrup. It is formed into round balls. The recipe comes from Drynia, Paphos district.

Χαλουβάς με το έψημα. <br/> Πηγή: Ζηνοβία Χαραλάμπους.

Halouvás with epsima

In Dora village, Limassol this preparation was made during the feast of Apostle Andreas (Aristi Yiannakou, Dora Limassol).