Cyprus-Style Souvlaki

Tahinopita is a Greek-Cypriot cake which contains no dairy, eggs, or oil and is therefore considered vegan, making it popular during lent.

Fried Halloumi Cheese is a dish from New Zealand. Halloumi or haloumi is a semi-hard, unripened, brined cheese made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk, and sometimes also cow's milk. It has a high melting point …

Zivania Brandy is Cypriot brandy with 45% alcohol. It is produced from grape pomace—solid components of grapes that are left after the juice has been pressed. The distillate is then mixed with dry wines which are traditionally produced …

Souvla is Cypriot-style barbecue dish is made with seasoned and marinated meat, typically lamb, pork, or chicken, which is placed on a long skewer and slow-roasted over an open fire. The marinating process makes the meat incredibly tender …

Sheftalia is a traditional Cypriot type of crépinette, or sausage parcel. The filling is usually composed of parsley.

Shamishi are semolina fried pies that have been produced in Cyprus since at least the 19th century and they are considered a traditional delicacy of the cuisine of Cyprus. Shamishi is known as a dessert that is served …

Oven Macaroni is a traditional ish of Cypriot made with Cheddar cheese.

Louvi is a simple and healthy traditional dish of Cypriot made with black-eyed beans, chard, salt, pepper, olive oil, spinach.

Lountza is wine-marinated, smoked pork tenderloin. It is one of the most popular local delicacies in Cyprus. Lountza is typically enjoyed either fried or grilled, served mainly for breakfast, or in a simple Cypriot-style sandwich—stuffed into warm pita …

These are pastries made of deep fried dough soaked in syrup, chocolate sauce or honey, with cinnamon and sometimes sprinkled with sesame or grated walnuts.

Koupes is a torpedo-shaped croquette found as street food in Cyprus. It is served as a snack, party finger food or as part of a mezes dish. Koupes is made of bulgur wheat, flour, oil, salt, spices and …

Koupepia is a national dish of Cypriot. Koupepia are dolmades stuffed with rice, ground pork or beef, fresh herbs and seasoning, cooked in a tomato sauce. They can be served as part of a meze platter or salad …