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Taze börülce ve kabak salatası (fresh black-eyed bean and marrow salad)
Taze börülce ve kabak salatası is a popular summer salad in Cyprus, made when black-eyed beans and Cyprus marrow are in abundance. In the...


Şeftali kebab (Cypriot beef and lamb sausage)
Şeftali kebab (pronounced 'shef-ta-lee') is a beautifully seasoned Cypriot beef and lamb sausage wrapped generously in lamb caul fat. The...


Sulu muhallebi (rose jelly)
Sulu muhallebi is a refreshing summer dessert. Unlike classic sütlü muhallebi made with milk, this version contains no dairy at all....


Yalancı dolma (rice-stuffed vine leaves)
Dolma (dohl-mah) is the word used to describe any stuffed dish in Turkish cuisine, from stuffed artichokes to courgettes, peppers and...


Kleftiko / Hırsız kebabı (slow roast lamb)
In Greek, kleftiko literally means ‘thief’. This peculiar name originates from stories of thieves that would steal lambs or goats from...


Pazılı kuru börülce salatası (black-eyed bean and chard salad)
Pazılı kuru börülce salatası (louvi in Greek) is a staple Cypriot salad that is best enjoyed when fresh chard is in season. It brings...


Hummus
Our hummus recipe is super creamy, healthy and delicious. Its blend of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice provides a...


Yumurtalı ıspanak (spinach with eggs)
Yumurtalı ıspanak is perfect as a light brunch and is quick and easy to make with its simple ingredients. This recipe features mature...


Kolokas yemeği (Cypriot taro stew)
Kolokas yemeği is a traditional Cypriot stew that highlights the unique flavour and texture of kolokas (taro root). It is made by slowly...


Ispanak yemeği (spinach and beef meatball stew)
Ispanak yemeği is a hearty and nutritious Turkish stew . The generous addition of garlic and onions provides a wonderful aroma to the...


Semizotu salatası (purslane salad)
Semizotu salatası, or purslane salad, is a delight to eat. Purslane has a fresh, tangy flavour with subtle lemony notes that blend...


Pazılı kuru bakla salatası (broad bean and chard salad)
Pazılı kuru bakla salatası is a vibrant and healthy Turkish salad . The dried broad beans (kuru bakla - 'kuh-ruh bahk-lah') have a...


Gömeç salatası (mallow leaf salad)
Gömeç salatası is a light and healthy Cypriot salad . Mallow leaves (gömeç - ' gyuh-mech') have a mild, slightly earthy flavour similar...


Yumurtalı gömeç ve patates (mallow and potatoes with eggs)
Yumurtalı gömeç ve patates is a simple and delicious Cypriot dish, ideal for a quick, light lunch. Mallow leaves (gömeç - 'gyuh-mech')...


Molohiya (jute mallow leaf stew)
Molohiya, also known as molokhia, mulukhiyah, or jute mallow, is a vibrant green leafy vegetable . Pronounced ' moh-loh-hee-yah', i ts...


Fasulye salatası (cannellini bean salad)
Fasulye salatası is a classic Turkish cannellini bean salad that is often enjoyed as a refreshing meze, side dish or light lunch....


Enginar dolması (meat stuffed artichokes)
Enginar dolması (en-gee-nahr dohl-mah-suh) is a delightful Turkish dish to eat. The minced beef, tomato, onions and herbs in the filling...


Mercimek çorbası (Cypriot lentil soup)
Mercimek çorbası is a lentil soup that you may be familiar with from Turkish restaurants. Prouncounced 'mehr-jee-mek chor-bah-suh', it's...
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