#recipes

Impressive main in a trice Onion, Pepper, Feta and Pomegranate Tart This dish is easy to throw together and so impressive on the table 5 large onions, sliced 50g butter 4 tbsp ...

Don’t be put off cooking octopus at homes says RODDY DAMALIS, it really is easier than you think Octopus… another one of those products that we rather order in ...

Ulli Theeyal and the story of Onam This week Kerala celebrates Onam, the harvest festival, dedicated to the return of the mythical story of King Mahabali. If there ever is ...

Veggie twist on Tex Mex classic Vegetarian Burrito with red pepper 4 large tortillas Red peppers grilled or red peppers Tomato sauce ‘Pico de gallo’ (see below) Mexican Rice (see below) ...

Take the heat off with refreshing salad Make the most out of the summer and watermelon season says RODDY DAMALIS I have lived on our beautiful island for over 20 years, ...

Sweet vegan treats Healthy Biscuits 3 small Cyprus bananas, mashed 1 pinch of iodised sea salt 1 drop of vanilla extract 1 tablespoon of coconut oil 1/3 cup of Date syrup* 2 tablespoons of almond milk 1/2 ...

Summer in Cyprus! The recipe for enjoying the island comes alive when you have to show its high points to visitors says RODDY DAMALIS Today, I don’t have a ...

Indian dish to suit all tastes Green Chicken Curry 3/4 cup yoghurt 1 cup coriander leaves 1 cup mint leaves 2 green chillies or according to spice tolerance 4 tablespoons ghee 500g boneless chicken cut ...

Time for the BBQ Grilled Shrimp and Salmon with Ginger and Soy Sauce For shrimps 500g shrimp 16-20 with tail Juice and zest of a lime 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon ...

Chicken ‘Riganatio’ – Strong Mediterranean flavours of oregano, thyme, bay leaf and fresh lemon This homely, very simple one-dish meal is ideal for the working mum to throw together. The preparation ...

The healthiest salad and dessert Country Salad 150gr of white shimeji mushrooms cooked in white wine for five minutes Add mangetout for three minutes (make sure it doesn’t get ...

Seabass wrapped in vine leaves Vine leaves are a wonder food. Even though they are used here to seal the fish and hold the moisture in while cooking, you can ...

A vegan taste of India Vegan Biryani 1g saffron mixed with 2 tablespoons warm coconut milk 1cup basmati rice (200g) 50g vegan butter or margarine 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon Himalayan ...

Simple summer treats If you are looking for an impressive dish to serve with drinks this season, RODDY DAMALIS has you covered Smoked Salmon & Prawn Dako Dako is a ...

A taste of India Chicken Biryani 1g saffron mixed with 2 tablespoons warm milk 50g unsalted butter 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt 1 tablespoon ginger, grated on a fine grater 1 ...

What’s for dinner? Marinated Pork Chops with Edamame Mash This is a jazzed up version of a simple pork recipe, with some lovely oriental elements 4 pork chops, about 140g ...

Celebrate BBQ season With the right preparation, less is definitely more when it comes to grilling food says RODDY DAMALIS It’s barbeque season! One of the many joys of ...

A party in the mouth Fish Mango Curry with Coconut Milk In Kerala, king fish is used to make this curry. A firm fish is perfect for this recipe, but ...

Sweet pies to suit all tastes Syrupy Baklava Nests with Hazelnut Praline For the syrup 100g maple or agave syrup 50g water 1 tsp lemon juice For the pastry 5 baklava sheets (225...

Make the most of Cyprus flavours with these simple recipes says RODDY DAMALIS Hiromeri & Halloumi Salad With Avocado, Wild Stemmed Caper, Black Cumin Seed & Glystarka with a Pink ...

A taste of something sweet Revani Greek Semolina Cake This cake transports me straight back to my grandmother’s kitchen. Serves 8-10 150g coconut oil, plus extra for greasing 250g ...

Taste of Cyprus: Hearty meals that are quick to whip up Leek and Feta Pie Phyllo pastry tends to be quite intimidating if you have not used it before. I ...

Nadan Lamb Curry In Kerala generally, lamb or mutton is used to make this curry. Mutton or lamb is best cooked slow, to merge the spices and flavour the meat. ...

Vegetarian dinner options Vegetarian Kofte Kebab with Tomato Sauce For the kofte 1 cup (200g) dried chickpeas 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp cumin 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 zucchini, grated and ...