WELCOME TO MY RECIPE BLOG
I am a proud Greek Cypriot and many of my recipes reflect my Cyprus background. Here is where I gather what’s in season, introduce you to my favourite artisans, producers and share with you seasonal recipes as well as my family Cypriot dishes.
Discovering Beautiful Essex County
| Feature, Uncategorized
If you haven’t visited Essex County, you truly are missing out. Located in South Western Ontario just a short drive from Toronto, it is surrounded by three body of waters– Lake Erie to the south, the Detroit River to the west and Lake St. Clair to the north. Essex is Ontario’s warmest county with world class…
Indian Inspired No-Waste Skillet Hash
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This Indian inspired no-waste Skillet Hash is a flavourful and delicious way to continue celebrating Earth Month. No need to compost those vegetable tops, potato skins and wilted ingredients. I have partnered with @Nutiva to create a recipe that you will absolute love with no-waste. This flavourful skillet features sweet potatoes, carrot and beet tops,…
Labneh Middle Eastern Grazing Board
| Appetizers, Feature
Well….It’s time I made your meze dreams come true. Being Cypriot, meze is a style of eating I grew up with. Our family table was filled with an array of delicious nibbles, eggs, cheese, pita, olives, veggies and most importantly the dip! I have partnered with @LiberteCanada to create a brunch meze board of your…
Black River Holiday Sweet and Spicy Cheese, Fruit and Chocolate Grazing Board
| Dessert, Dessert, Feature
Sweet and Spicy and everything Nicey!! I would be more than happy to choose cheese for dessert anytime. Cheese and chocolate is a match made in heaven, especially when its local and premium quality cheese. This Holiday Sweet and Savoury grazing board will definitely satisfy all your taste buds and takes no time to put…
Earth Goddess Winter Harvest Bulgur Bowl
| Feature, Main Course
Earth Goddess(Ad)….is what I call this Winter Harvest Bulgur Beauty! Local gathered seasonal goodness of Beets, Sweet Potato, Fresh Spinach, Pickled Onions & Farm Eggs with Cypriot Halloumi Cheese and a fresh Avocado topped on a nutritious Bulgur grain. All ready to be dressed with a citrus avocado oil, tahini dressing flavour burst. I must…
Bonne Maman Intense Cherry Jam Negroni with a Brûlée Nectarine
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Meet the Intense Cherry Jam Negroni with a Brûlée Nectarine. The Negroni is a popular Italian Cocktail considered as an aperitif, it’s quite simple, equal parts Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth and stirred built over ice.
PEI Oyster and Mussel Party
| Appetizers
I was excited when PEI Canada's Food Island world renowned and sustainable Northern paradise reached out for a ...
Roasted Parsnip and Celery Soup with Crispy Kale Chips and Garlic Oil
| Appetizers, Main Course, Soups
Winter had a little late start but it finally hit us. January has started with minus temperatures and ...
Baked Brie with Balsamic and Rosemary Roasted Grapes
| Appetizers
This simple appetizer is not only a delicious show stopper but a great way to reduce waste. Those ...
Vietnamese Grilled LemonGrass Shrimp Fresh Rolls with a Peach Thai Dipping Sauce
| Appetizers
Its the season for so much local fresh farm produce. Our farmers are growing so many beautiful and ...
Greek Cypriot Lemony Chicken Rice Soup (Avgolemono)
| Appetizers, Soups
The word Avgolemono means egg lemon as this soup features eggs for its creaminess and lots of lemon. Growing up Greek Cypriot, ...
Puff Pastry Baked Brie with Drunken Cherry Sauce
| Appetizers
This puff pastry baked brie is a delicious appetizer and takes no time to make. A melty gooey ...
Roasted Acorn Squash, Spinach and Feta Bulgur Pilaf Salad
| Salads
This salad is a delicious fusion of flavours and textures, celebrating the richness of local ingredients. The acorn ...
Spinach Pearl Couscous Spring Salad with Feta and Lemon Vinaigrette
| Main Course, Salads
This pearl couscous salad celebrates Spring. It was inspired by one of my favourite Cypriot rice dishes, Spanakorizo. ...
Grilled Potato Salad with Fresh Asparagus Pistou Sauce
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It's here, Ontario asparagus season and one of our family favourites. Since we do not grow asparagus on ...
Fresh Mozzarella & Proscuitto Salad with an Asparagus Pistou Vinaigrette
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Its Ontario Asparagus season here in Ontario and one of my favourite seasons. When its in season, I love enjoying ...
Mediterranean Summer Board with Cypriot Tzatziki
| Appetizers, Main Course, Salads
If you were to ask me to prepare a dish that represented my Cypriot Heritage and what I ...
Roasted Beet & Carrot Lentil Salad with a Red Wine Vinegar and Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette
| Salads
Did you know that our Ontario Farmers grow fresh winter produce, it is beautiful and bountiful. Yes, fresh local produce is ...
Lamb, Spinach and Rice Stuffed Vegetables (Yemista)
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“Welcome to a taste of the Mediterranean with my take on stuffed vegetables, aka Yemista, a traditional Cypriot dish that brings the warmth and flavours of Cyprus right to your table. It’s a nostalgic and comforting meal I grew up with. This recipe features tender lamb, spinach, and rice with aromatic spices, all nestled inside…
Cypriot Inspired Moussaka
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Our family recipe for Zucchini Moussaka with a Halloumi Béchamel sauce is a true celebration of the farm’s harvest, particularly the fresh zucchini and potatoes. As the days grow cooler with the changing seasons, this dish will become a favorite comfort food. The layers of earthy zucchini and hearty potatoes cradle a rich, aromatic meat…
Spanakopita
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Spanakopita has to be one of the most loved pies in the Greek and Cypriot culture. What’s not to love: layers and layers of buttery crispy phyllo all wrapped around a delicious herb spinach cheese filling. The traditional Greek version uses fresh dill, and feta cheese. I have added ricotta cheese for a creamy cheesy filling. Growing up, it was served…
Hot Honey Caramelized Pineapple, Onion and Porchetta Pizza with Sesame Seed Crust
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Story Time… yes,I am team pineapple on pizza! Be that as it may, there is one pizza topping that divides friends and families: pineapple. While some pizza aficionados might crave that sweet, sour and salty combination of fruit combined with melted cheese, others cannot stand the idea of pineapple on pizza. The debate will likely…
Caramelized Sweet Potato, Onion and Oregano Rustic Bread with a Chili, Garlic, Oregano and Parmesan Dipping Oil
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Nothing like the aroma of fresh baked bread….Indulge your senses and taste buds with the delicious combination of sweet and savoury with this Caramelized Onion, Sweet Potato and Oregano Rustic Bread, accompanied by a flavourful chili, garlic, oregano and parmesan dipping oil. This delightful ensemble not only promises a symphony of flavours but also offers…
Cypriot Inspired Lentil Bolognese with Gemelli
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The flavours of this Cypriot-inspired Lentils Bolognese, is a savoury dish that effortlessly marries heartiness with nutrition. This vegetarian and vegan-friendly rendition seamlessly replaces traditional meat with the staple ingredient of the Cypriot cuisine – lentils. Their earthy and robust flavour, combined with the aromatic infusion of cinnamon, mint, and bay leaf, elevates this dish…
Curried Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
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A soup fit for a Prince, a Red Prince that is! One of my favourite local apples! This ...
Chickpea Avgolemono Soup
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This chickpea soup is a vegetarian twist to the traditional Greek and Cypriot soup. Avgolemono translated from Greek ...
White Bean, Spinach and Orzo Soup
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Now that the cold winter months are ahead, soups will be on our family menu and enjoyed frequently. ...
Roasted Parsnip and Celery Soup with Crispy Kale Chips and Garlic Oil
| Appetizers, Main Course, Soups
Winter had a little late start but it finally hit us. January has started with minus temperatures and ...
Butternut Squash and Lemongrass Coconut Noodle Soup
| Main Course, Soups
The chilly days are here and its time to embrace all the comfort food! This butternut squash and ...
Greek Cypriot Lemony Chicken Rice Soup (Avgolemono)
| Appetizers, Soups
The word Avgolemono means egg lemon as this soup features eggs for its creaminess and lots of lemon. Growing up Greek Cypriot, ...
Milokaridopita with Dates (Apple Walnut Date Cake)
| Dessert
For this Milokaridopita, I’ve taken two of my favourite Greek cakes, milo meaning apple and karithia meaning walnuts ...
Red Prince Apple Ricotta and Brie Orange Marmalade Tart
| Dessert, Main Course
Meet the Prince of tarts. This sweet and savoury beauty has a creamy Ricotta and Brie Cheese filling ...
Peach and Basil Pistachio Streusel Muffins
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Its Ontario peach season and we cant be more excited. Something about Ontario stone fruit that makes them ...
Drunken Cherry and Dark Chocolate Loaf
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Ontario cherry season has arrived and they are bursting with so much sweet flavour. Drunken cherries are my ...
Strawberry Coconut and Rosewater Semolina Custard Tart
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Early summer is here and so is Ontario strawberry season and their flavour is at their peak. This ...
Spiced Sweet Potato Honey Hand Pies with Creme Fraiche and Toasted Almonds
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This week it has been all about local farm sweet potato. I shared a savoury recipe of the ...