Food and Drink

When the heat sets in and the kitchen feels too warm to bear, it’s time for a dish that’s as refreshing as it is beautiful – chłodnik. This ...

Indian spiced lemonade is anything but boring – it’s like a party in your mouth where lemon & lime invited all the wild spices and forgot to tell water to ...

Gift hampers (or hamper gift baskets) are an enduring symbol of thoughtfulness, indulgence, and celebration, making them a popular choice for giving gifts in Australia and across the globe. Filled ...

There’s something deeply romantic about a bowl of ripe cherries – glossy, crimson and bursting with juice. But in the hands of a French country cook, they become something even ...

Stroganov with mushrooms 250 g pasta (e.g. farfales or tagliatelle) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves of garlic 400 g mushrooms (white or other) cut into slices 3 tablespoons soy ...

Your next great bottle of wine might come from the under-the-radar region in Cyprus of mountainous Larnaca, or more specifically the Symeon winery. Larnaca’s mountainous region marries the old ...

The summer agenda is definitely the busiest of the year’s events calendar as music and arts festivals make their comeback. Although there is enough to see and do this ...

Golden, glossy slices of ripe mango beside a mound of warm, coconut-scented rice – khao niao mamuang, or mango sticky rice, is Thailand’s most beloved dessert, and one that’s ...

Green Beans and Mushrooms Sauté 3 cups of chopped green beans 1 cup of sliced button mushrooms 1 tablespoon of olive oil 2 cloves of minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon of Himalayan salt Pinch of ground ...

Delicate, pink, and wrapped in a salted cherry leaf, this traditional sweet is as much a visual poem as it is a dessert. Made to celebrate the brief bloom of ...

Pork with cauliflower, baby onions and potatoes Not to be confused with Kapamas Kokkinistos (in red wine) Kapama is with red wine and coriander seeds no onion, kaourmas is with ...

Kormas are stews made with the meat or legumes or vegetables cooked with spices, nuts, dried fruit and yogurt and slow cooked to make this delicious stew. Korma typically refers ...

When it comes to creating memorable events, few venues can compete with the natural beauty and sophistication of a winery. They offer a unique combination of breathtaking views, world-class wines ...

At first glance, Navarin d’Agneau may seem like just another meat-and-veg stew – rustic, hearty and comforting. But this traditional French dish, gently simmered and bursting with the brightness of ...

Lentil crepes For the batter 1 cup (200g) dried fine lentils 2 medium eggs 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 130g frozen spinach (5 balls), ...

Long before chickpeas gained global stardom, it was the fava bean – broad, earthy and ancient – that fed empires! From the fields of the eastern Mediterranean to the souks of Cairo, ...

Spinach cheese pie with phyllo crust For the crust 8 sheets of pie crust (baklava) 100g olive oil For the filling 400g feta cheese 500g frozen spinach 2 medium eggs 2 teaspoons oregano 1/2 ...

It is the time of the year when our taste buds prepare to welcome the hot summer months. Lots of aromatic whites, light reds and plenty of bubbly. And while ...

Salmon Tray Bake with New Potatoes and Green Beans Salmon Tray Bake is a simple yet flavourful recipe designed for a quick, wholesome meal for the whole family, a fuss-free ...

Of all the vegetables that herald the arrival of spring, none is quite so celebrated – or so elegant – as asparagus! Slender, vivid and fleeting, its season is short but deeply ...

Red Lentil Soup One medium onion 2 cloves garlic 2 bay leaves 3cm peeled and grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 teaspoon of cumin Vegetable stock (approx 6 cups) 1/4 teaspoon of Himalayan salt ...

There are few dishes that taste quite as much like spring as pea and mint soup. Light, green and gently sweet, it’s a celebration of renewal – a dish that ...

Oenophiles, heritage enthusiasts and wine producers, this is an event for you. On Sunday, the Old Market in Pallouriotissa turns into a wine lover’s playground as WINECORE – Cyprus Wine ...

Carrot Thoran A thoran is typically vegetable-based and made with a few spices along with fresh grated coconut. Carrot thoran is always a favourite. The carrots can be chopped, sliced, ...