Çakıstes (cracked green olives) are a common sight at a Cypriot dinner table, as they go perfectly with any yahni (stew) , along with fresh spring onions and bread. They’re also perfect as part of a meze or breakfast spread. Cypriot green olives are harvested in the autumn months and are traditionally prepared with the cracking method, where a stone is used to split the skin of each olive without removing the pit. The cracked olives are then soaked in fresh water for several

Our hummus recipe is super creamy, healthy and delicious. Its blend of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice provides a rich blend of nutty, earthy and tangy flavours. The key ingredient in our recipe is ground black pepper, which adds a subtle touch of warmth and spice - perfect for a summer barbecue or a light lunch with fresh, warm flatbread for dipping. Although hummus has its origins in the Middle East, it has been deeply embraced in Turkish and Cypriot cu

Cacık is a refreshing Turkish yoghurt dish that is often served as part of a meze (appetizer), as a side dish , or enjoyed on its own with bread for dipping. Pronounced 'jah-juk', it's simple to make and combines creamy yoghurt with grated or chopped cucumber, garlic, dried mint and a drizzle of olive oil. With the cooling flavours of cucumber and mint, it is usually served in the summer, but can be eaten year round. You can coarsely grate the cucumber or finely slice it depe

Sarımsaklı yoğurt, is a versatile Turkish garlic yoghurt side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetable dishes like türlü and classics like mantı and dolma. Pronounced 'sah-rum-sahk-luh yoh-urt', it is easy to make, simply by blending finely chopped garlic with yoghurt. Cacık is very similar to sarımsaklı yoğurt, but the addition of cucumber provides cooler flavours that are better suited to the summer. This makes sarımsaklı yoğurt easier to use year-round, where i