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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...


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...


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


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...


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')...


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...


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...


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....


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...


Magarina bulli (fried chicken and pasta)
Magarina bulli is a hearty and comforting Cypriot village dish. Pronounced 'mah-gah-ree-nah buh-lee', it was traditionally prepared for...


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...


Cacık (yoghurt and cucumber dip)
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...


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...


Şehriyeli pilav (Turkish rice with vermicelli)
Şehriyeli pilav is a staple Turkish side dish served with most Cypriot stews and oven dishes. Pronounced 'sheh-ree-yeh-lee pih-lahv', it...
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