Friday, November 12, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
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.
History
The history of wine in Cyprus can be broken down into four distinct periods.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
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
Friday, February 19, 2010
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
Friday, February 12, 2010
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
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
Sunday, February 7, 2010
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
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
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