Cypriot
Jun 9th, 2009 |
By Peter Minakis
You’ve been asked before and you’ll be asked again…”is there anything better tasting than fried dough”?
This delicious treat comes from the island of Cyprus. This predominantly Greek-speaking island lies in the easternmost corner of of the Mediterranean Sea (between Turkey and Lebanon) has a cuisine very similar to mainland Greece but it also possesses it’s [...]
Posted in Cheese, Cypriot, Dessert, Dough, Flour, Greek, How To, Nuts, Olive Oil, Recipes, Sugar, Syrup |
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Jun 3rd, 2009 |
By Peter Minakis
The first time I ever tasted Halloumi cheese was when friends of the family (part Cypriot) gave us some. Here in Toronto, we have a good-sized Greek community with approx. 130,000 Greeks living in the area, about fifteen churches, hundreds of associations and federations representing towns & villages from all over Greece and Cyprus and [...]
Posted in BBQ, Cheese, Cypriot, Dessert, Fruit, Greek, Greek Grill, Herbs, Honey, Liqueuer, Recipes, Sauce, figs |
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Jan 6th, 2009 |
By Peter Minakis
We’re about a week into January and I’m still eating leaner dishes, avoiding butter (mostly) and trying to be a good boy this January.
Tonight’s dish is another way to kick-up the sometimes boring chicken breast. Cut it up, marinate it, grill it and pair it with something else delicious. In this case, chicken and Halloumi [...]
Posted in Appetizer, Cheese, Cypriot, Greek, Herbs, Honey, Main, Meze, Olive Oil, Poultry, Recipe |
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Apr 18th, 2008 |
By Peter Minakis
This evening was glorious. It was the first day this year where one wakes up to warm sun, birds chirping and the sun shining with nary a cloud in the sky.
I already knew this would mean BBQ time, eat dinner “al fresco” time and relax time. It was a busy week but also very [...]
Posted in Appetizer, Cheese, Cypriot, Dressing, Greek, Salad |
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