Norlu katmer is a savoury, oven-baked pastry made with nor, a mild and delicately crumbly Cypriot cheese (known as anari in Greek). The nor cheese is broken up with a fork, before mixing with double cream, dried mint and ground cinnamon, making a deliciously rich and fragrant filling. Once baked, the pastries turn golden and crisp, and are best served hot or warm, dipped in honey or sugar. The balance of savoury and sweet flavours makes them a real treat to eat and perfect f

Magarina bulli is a hearty and comforting Cypriot village pasta dish . Pronounced 'mah-gah-ree-nah buh-lee', it was traditionally prepared for guests when they came over for dinner in the village and is still a family favourite today. The fried chicken is delightfully crispy and pairs well with the bucatini pasta, which is drizzled all over with buttery oil and a generous sprinkling of grated halloumi mixed with dried mint. The combination of buttery, creamy and fresh flavour

Ekmek kadayıfı (ehk-mehk kah-dah-yuh-fuh) is a popular Turkish syrup-soaked dessert and like tel kadayıf , it is often made for celebrations like Eid. It has numerous regional variations in its preparation and in its most simplest form, is topped with a generous dollop of kaymak (a rich clotted cream) which perfectly balances its sweetness. Ekmek means 'bread' in Turkish, as the dessert is made with a special type of dried sponge cake that is rehydrated with a fragrant ros