Soutzoukakia (Meatballs in tomato sauce) by Granny Despina

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Frying time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

MELITZANOSALATA / EGGPLANT SALAD (Cyprus recipe)

Prep Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Cypriot wine

Cyprus has been a vine-growing and wine-producing country for millennia. Internationally, it is best known for Commandaria wine. Most wine production remains based on a few varieties of local grapes such as Mavro and Xynisteri although international varieties are also cultivated.

History

The history of wine in Cyprus can be broken down into four distinct periods.

Mojito Cocktail

The mojito was born in Havana, Cuba. There are many variations of the drink. This recipe calls for the five customary ingredients of mint, rum, powdered sugar, lime, and club soda. If you are throwing a Havana or Cuban theme party, plan on serving these fashionable yet traditional mojitos.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Kotopoulo sta Karvouna me Latholemono: Grilled Lemon Chicken

In Greek: κοτόπουλο στα κάρβουνα, pronounced koh-TOH-poo-loh stah KAR-voo-nah

Chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and Greek oregano is cooked over the coals and basted with latholemono (oil and lemon sauce) for a fabulous dish that can only taste better when eaten with the hands. In addition to basting with and oil-lemon sauce, serve with lemon wedges for a last minute squeeze.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Arnaki Kleftiko: Bandit's Lamb

In Greek: αρνάκι κλέφτικο, pronounced ahr-NAH-kee KLEF-tee-koh

This recipe is an adaptation of a dish fixed in the mountains by guerillas (bandits) who needed to cook without being seen. They placed the meat on coals in a hole, covered it up, and let it cook for up to 24 hours. No trace of any stolen animal, and no smell of cooking meat to give them away. If you don't like garlic, this might not be the dish for you.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Grilled Lemon Chicken

In Greek: κοτόπουλο στα κάρβουνα, pronounced koh-TOH-poo-loh stah KAR-voo-nah

Chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and Greek oregano is cooked over the coals and basted with latholemono (oil and lemon sauce) for a fabulous dish that can only taste better when eaten with the hands. In addition to basting with and oil-lemon sauce, serve with lemon wedges for a last minute squeeze.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes