Hi foodie,
My wife arranged a surprise for my 35th birthday: she bought us flight tickets to Larnaca, Cyprus.

It's been a while since we've been on a vacation because we have a little baby.

It was a short vacation—only 5 nights—but it was really great as we all needed it. The weather wasn't perfect, but we managed to swim a bit in the pool and in the sea.

Here are some photos from this lovely vacation along with some recipes

Local Recipes

If you've followed me for a while, you probably know that I love Mediterranean food. So here some local recipes from the region (Cyprus and Greece).

Baklava

Greek Baklava is a delicious traditional dessert made of layers of crispy golden brown phyllo, filled with chopped walnuts and garnished with honey syrup.

Grilled Halloumi Salad

Halloumi cheese is a unique and popular cheese that originates from the Eastern Mediterranean region, particularly Cyprus. It is known for its distinctive taste and texture, making it a versatile ingredient in many dishes.

Moussaka

Traditional Greek Moussaka. This dish is so rich and full of flavor. Layers of potatoes, eggplants, meat and béchamel sauce. Great dish for holidays and parties. Not recommended on a diet ;)

Tzatziki Sauce

This classic tzatziki sauce is made of Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil and more. Tzatziki is Greek sauce/dip that goes along with many delicious dished such as gyros, souvlaki and more.

Spanakopita

Spanakopita – traditional Greek spinach pie that is made with crispy phyllo dough layers at the top and bottom, in between there is delicious spinach-cheese-herbs mixture. This savory pie recipe is super easy to make. This this is perfect for holidays, weekends, parties or any other occasion.

Greek Salad

Traditional Greek salad recipe with creamy feta cheese and rich Mediterranean flavors that will bring up memories from sunny Greece.

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