Food and Drink

Ajem Pilaf 2 tablespoons unsalted butter,200g lean beef (soft meat), cut into small cubes1 onion, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon salt50g vermicelli300g parboiled rice1 small cinnamon stick1 bay leaf700ml ...

If you drive from Nicosia to Palaichori, turn left to Ayios Epifanios of Oreinis. The village is situated in the lower altitudes of the forest of Adelfoi and close to ...

Few ancient foods tell a story as evocative as garum, the fermented fish sauce that once perfumed the kitchens and marketplaces of the Mediterranean. Over two millennia old, its origins ...

The end of October marks the end of the harvest and Zambartas Winery in Ayios Amvrosios is celebrating in style. This Saturday, the winery has planned a memorable autumnal evening ...

Apple and Raisin Bake 3 red apples, peeled and sliced 2 cups of vegan granola 1 cup of wholegrain oats 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed (optional) 1 cup of raisins 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ...

Operating since 1969, and since 1989 in its current location, Jack’s Pizza House is arguably the oldest pizzeria in Nicosia. Yes, the Jack’s. The mythical, legendary pizzeria that seems to ...

The spiciest festival of them all is back! “Get ready for a fiery celebration of all things chilli, where bold flavours, great music and epic vibes come together in one ...

Few desserts make an entrance quite like Baked Alaska – a dome of golden-tipped meringue hiding cold ice cream atop a layer of sponge, all briefly blasted in an oven or ...

Chicken Provençal For the chicken 500g boneless chicken thigh 25ml olive oil 1 clove of garlic (finely chopped) 1 small onion (finely chopped) 1 red pepper (cut in strips) 1 green pepper (cut ...

Baked Manouri Cheese with Figs There’s something magical about early autumn, when the evenings turn crisp, and the garden still offers a few last gifts. This year, my fig ...

Few dishes capture the essence of a nation’s culinary identity as wholly as pork adobo does for the Philippines. Braised slowly in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and spices, this ...

One-Pot Creamy Coconut Pumpkin Curry This fragrant Indian one-pot pumpkin curry is super creamy and loaded with creamy spiciness for a comforting, and satisfying vegetable curry. It uses classic Indian ...

Nicosia will spring to life this Sunday as another edition of the Indian Food Festival takes place. Transforming Eleftheria Square into a hub of flavours, spices and aromas, the festival ...

Few vegetarian dishes have earned as much global recognition as palak paneer – a vibrant green curry of puréed spinach and soft, fresh cheese, delicately spiced and unmistakably Indian. Comforting ...

Microwave Mochi with Sweet Bean Paste 100g sticky rice flour 260ml cold water 50g white sugar Pinch of salt 1–2 drops of food colouring (red or green, optional) 50g cornflour 10-12 ...

It is fair to say that Cyprus wine production is contemporary, although it maintains its human scale and keeps the advantages of tradition. Most wineries are small or medium-sized, which ...

Starting this year, the Nicosia International Festival 2025 acquires a taste for Cyprus wine. Nicosia For Art, the organisation behind the festival, joins forces with WINECORE – the Cyprus Winemakers Consortium to ...

Bringing some pre-weekend fun is the 6th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, part of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit this Thursday in front of the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. Street food, DJs and, ...

Mushroom season is almost upon us, but what does that have to do with Cyprus’ events’ agenda? It signals the return of the Cyprus Mushroom Festival, which, after a year’...

Traditional Cyprus sheftalia, most commonly served in pitta with souvlakia to complete a mixed kebab has been named as the second best sausage dish in the world by Food Atlas. ...

Though often mistaken as a mere side to meats or seafood, risotto stands on its own as a dish of depth, technique and regional pride. Creamy yet al dente, plain ...

Indian Potato Kofta with Curry Sauce 3 medium-size white potatoes 1 large sweet potato 200g firm tofu 1/2 cup of corn starch 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander 1 tablespoon of lemon juice Pinch of salt 3 ...

Though often considered a symbol of Italian-American comfort food, Fettuccine Alfredo’s origins lie not in the bustling trattorias of New York or Chicago, but in early 20th-century Rome. It ...

By Loula Astin Pastitsatha – Aromatic Beef with Pasta This popular Greek family stew is a speciality of Corfu. I remember eating it in the famous Tripa Taverna in Kinopiastes, Corfu, ...