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Zeytinli hellimli kek (olive and halloumi muffins)
Zeytinli hellimli kek is a Cypriot bread muffin filled with the savoury flavours of black olives (zeytin) and cubes of creamy halloumi...


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...


Sütlü börek (semolina custard filled syrup pastry)
Sütlü börek (soot-loo buhr-ehk) is a beloved Cypriot dessert . Sütlü means 'milky' in Turkish, in reference to the firm yet smooth...


Tel kadayıf (kadaif and nut pastry)
Tel kadayıf (tehl kah-dah-yuf) is a traditional Turkish dessert and like e kmek kadayıfı , is often made to celebrate Bayram (Eid). It...


Kıymalı garavolli makarna (conchiglie with beef and tomato sauce)
Kıymalı garavolli makarna is a hearty and comforting Cypriot dish. Pronounced 'kiy-mah-luh gah-rah-voh-lee mah-kar-nah', the conchiglie...


Ekmek kadayıfı (Turkish syrup sponge cake)
Ekmek kadayıfı (ehk-mehk kah-dah-yuh-fuh) is a popular Turkish syrup-soaked dessert and like tel kadayıf , it is often made for...


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...


Sütlü erişte (Turkish pasta pudding)
Sütlü erişte is a delicate, rose-scented, creamy Turkish dessert . Pronounced 'soot-loo eh-reesh-teh', the name means 'milk noodles' as...


Patates köftesi (Cypriot meat and potato kofta)
Patates köftesi are a family favourite. Each fried meatball is packed full of spice and flavour, with a crispy outer shell and a...


Etli fiyonk makarna (farfalle with beef mince)
Etli fiyonk makarna is a quick alternative to mantı (meat-filled Turkish dumplings) as it borrows the same filling ingredients....


Şerbetli katmer (syrup and nut pastry)
Şerbetli katmer (shehr-bet-lee kut-mehr) is an alternative to traditional Cypriot sini katmeri. This dessert is much easier to prepare...


İrmik helvası (Turkish semolina halva)
İrmik helvası (eer-meek hel-vah-suh), or semolina halva, is a cherished Turkish dessert with a rich flavour and comforting texture. It...
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