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Sütlü börek (semolina custard filled syrup pastry)
Sütlü börek (soot-loo buhr-ehk) is a beloved Cypriot dessert. Sütlü means 'milky' in Turkish, in reference to the firm yet smooth...


Tel kadayıf (kadaif and nut pastry)
Tel kadayıf (tehl kah-dah-yuf) is a traditional Turkish dessert often made to celebrate Bayram (Eid). It feels light to eat with its...


Ekmek kadayıfı (Turkish syrup sponge cake)
Ekmek kadayıfı (ehk-mehk kah-dah-yuh-fuh) is a popular Turkish syrup-soaked dessert that is often made for celebrations like Eid and...


Koliva (wheat berries with pomegranate)
Koliva (koh-lee-vah) is a traditional wheat-based dish served during Greek Orthodox memorial services, with each ingredient holding...


Şamali (semolina and syrup cake)
Şamali (shah-mah-lee) is a Cypriot syrup-soaked, semolina-based cake. It is similar to other semolina-based desserts that are popular in...

Şerbetli katmer (syrup and nut pastry)
Şerbetli katmer (shehr-bet-lee kut-mehr) is an alternative to traditional Cypriot sini katmeri. It is much easier to prepare as you use...

İrmik helvası (Turkish semolina halva)
İrmik helvası (eer-meek hel-vah-suh), or semolina halva, is a cherished Turkish dessert with a rich flavour and comforting texture. It...


Köy keki (Cyprus village cake)
Köy keki (kuh-y keh-kee) means 'village cake' in Turkish. It is fluffy and delicately sweet, with chopped almonds and walnuts adding a...


Ayva reçeli (quince jam)
Ayva reçeli (eye-vah reh-cheh-lee), or quince jam, is a delightful aromatic preserve with a deep peach-pink colour and rose-like flavour....
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