Food and Drink

Roasted Beet & Autumn Fruit Salad Roasted Beets, Feta, Strawberries, Figs, with Balsamic Reduction & Walnuts. A vibrant, earthy dish that brings a burst of sunshine to your autumn table. ...

Courgette and Lemon Pasta with Ricotta If you are looking for a recipe, that reminds you of summer, this is the one! Courgette and Lemon Pasta with Ricotta and mint! ...

Swedish Meatballs Meatballs – known in Sweden as köttbullar – are among the most recognisable expressions of Swedish cuisine, yet their history reflects a wider story of European culinary exchange and ...

Onigiri (Rice Triangles) ≈ 400g cooked sushi rice120g canned tuna, well drainedmayonnaise with sriracha1 pickled cucumber, choppedToasted sesame seedsFried onion1 sheet of nori, cut into strips Prepare the sushi rice ...

Bacalhau – salted cod – occupies a unique place in Portuguese culinary history, so deeply embedded in national identity that it is often said there are as many recipes as there are ...

A couple of weeks ago LOEL celebrated 30 years of its Zivania, which has reached iconic status among lovers of this grape marc spirit. Zivania is a traditional alcoholic beverage, which ...

Eggs with Spicy Tomato Sauce Shakshuka 400g tomato sauce with eggplant150 ml water4 medium eggs, beaten½ tsp salt½ tsp freshly ground pepperTo serveSpices1 tbsp chopped fresh dillSpinach leavesCrusty breadStrained yogurt ...

Gyros – the iconic Greek street food – has origins that reflect a blend of Eastern Mediterranean culinary traditions and 20th century urban development. Its roots are commonly linked to the arrival ...

Saganaki with Grape Jam The word saganaki comes from sagani – the small, shallow pan traditionally used in Greek cooking, often made with two handles. The name has an older history ...

Bratwurst – the seasoned German sausage cooked by grilling or pan frying – has origins stretching back to medieval butchery traditions across the German speaking regions of Central Europe. It is believed ...

Baked Feta Saganaki with Cherry Tomatoes This is a beautiful, rustic Greek, classic comfort food that relies on simple ingredients to create incredible depth of flavour. While Bouyiourdi and Saganaki ...

Paella – the emblematic rice dish of Spain – originates in the wetlands of Valencia, where rice cultivation was introduced by the Moors between the eighth and thirteenth centuries. Early versions were ...

Two days full of the tastiest sweet treats and fresh mountain air await at the Platres Chocolate Festival this weekend. On October 3 and 4, the entire village will host workshops, music, ...

Grilled Peach & Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing If you are tired of the same old, typical salads, this one is for you! The grilled chicken keeps this firmly ...

In 2025, just 1.9 per cent of Cypriots aged 16 and over consumed alcohol daily, falling significantly below the European Union average of 4.8 per cent, according to Eurostat data released on Monday. While ...

Microwave Mochi with Sweet Bean Paste 100g glutinous rice flour (mochiko)260ml cold water50g white sugarPinch of salt1-2 drops food colouring50g cornflour10-12 tbsp (250-300g) sweet ...

The croissant, the buttery laminated pastry now closely associated with French breakfast culture, has a history that does not start in France but instead in Austria, going through many centuries ...

The grape harvest seasons brings many joys, one of them being the annual Limassol Wine Festival, which this year marks its 64th anniversary. Taking place again at the Municipal Garden, ...

Cyprus wines can become more competitive and of better quality, Agriculture Minister Christos Senekis said, while pledging government support for winegrowers tackling drought, climate change and rising production costs. Speaking ...

Grilled Feta with Cherry Tomatoes and Peppers 200g feta kept in one whole piece500g tomato sauce with basil1 large Florina pepper (cut into strips)10 cherry tomatoes (whole)20 olives (mixed ...

Pizza, one of Italy’s most recognisable culinary exports, has a history that stretches back through centuries of simple flatbreads and regional experimentation. Its earliest ancestors can be traced to ...

Eating out has become significantly more expensive in Cyprus over the last three years, with a meal out that cost €100 in 2023 now amounting to an average of €126 – an increase of 26 ...

Watermelon Sorbet 400g frozen watermelon, deseeded60g honey2g xanthun gumFresh mint to garnish To prepare the fruit, cut the watermelon into similarly sized pieces and freeze them overnight until ...

Chivito is Uruguay’s most iconic sandwich, a dish with origins tied to mid-20th-century ingenuity and the country’s evolving café culture. It is widely believed to have been ...