Fırın makarnası is a mouthwatering Cypriot baked pasta dish that brings everyone to the table and is traditionally made for family...

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

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

In Greek, kleftiko literally means ‘thief’. This peculiar name originates from stories of thieves that would steal lambs or goats from...

Pazı dolması (pah-zuh dohl-mah-suh) has a delicate, spinach-like flavour from the chard leaves, which pairs beautifully with the lemony...

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...

Koliva (koh-lee-vah) is a traditional wheat-based dish served during Greek Orthodox memorial services, with each ingredient holding...

Şamali (shah-mah-lee) is a Cypriot syrup-soaked, semolina-based cake. It is similar to other semolina-based desserts that are popular in...

Etli dolma (eht-lee dohl-mah) is a delicious dish of stuffed vine leaves with a minced beef, tomato, onion and herb filling. The addition...