
Recipes from this book

A Very, Very Good Spinach and Feta Pie: Spanakopita
Georgina Hayden · Taverna: Recipes From a Cypriot Kitchen
Discover the secret to the perfect authentic spinach and feta filo pie, or spanakopita, with Georgie Hayden's recipe, passed down from her grandmother.

Anari, Pistachio and Apricot Pancake
Georgina Hayden · Taverna: Recipes From a Cypriot Kitchen
Georgina Hayden's delicious anari pancake recipe topped with juicy apricots and crushed pistachios is a Greek twist on popular ricotta hotcakes, and is a stunning dish to serve as a sweet breakfast or weekend brunch.

Caramelised Fig Semolina Loaf
Georgina Hayden · Taverna: Recipes From a Cypriot Kitchen
This fig and semolina loaf cake recipe from Georgina Hayden's Taverna is a taste of summer, from fig and almond to sweet orange blossom.

Chicken, Cinnamon and Sweet Tomato Orzo: Kotopoulo Kritharaki
Georgina Hayden · Taverna: Recipes From a Cypriot Kitchen
Georgina Hayden's comforting Chicken, Cinnamon and Sweet Tomato Orzo or Kotopoulo Kritharaki is a satisfying Greek Cypriot one-pot dish.

Christmas Honey Biscuits: Melomakarona
Georgina Hayden · Taverna: Recipes From a Cypriot Kitchen
Packed with Christmas spice and drenched in a sticky syrup, this recipe from Taverna will add a Cypriot twist to your festive baking.

Classic Moussaka
Georgina Hayden · Taverna: Recipes From a Cypriot Kitchen
A timeless recipe for a Greek Cypriot classic, Georgina Hayden's classic moussaka is comforting, plentiful and easy to prepare.

Mama’s Tzatziki aka Talattouri
Georgina Hayden · Taverna: Recipes From a Cypriot Kitchen
If you usually get your tzatziki in the supermarket, this fresh-tasting Cypriot recipe from Georgina Hayden will be a complete revelation.

Quince, Brandy and Walnut Trifle: A Twist on a Charlotta
Georgina Hayden · Taverna: Recipes From a Cypriot Kitchen
For a new take on a classic Christmas dessert, make Georgina Hayden's Brandy, Quince and Walnut Trifle with a Cypriot twist.

Ricotta, Honey and Thyme Ice Cream
Georgina Hayden · Taverna: Recipes From a Cypriot Kitchen
Georgie Hayden's ricotta, honey and thyme ice cream brings together the quintessential flavours of Greek Cypriot cooking in an easy no-churn recipe.

Slow-cooked Lamb Shoulder with Fresh Dates
Georgina Hayden · Taverna: Recipes From a Cypriot Kitchen
Georgina Hayden's slow-cooked lamb shoulder recipe, inspired by her Greek Cypriot roots, is rich with the delicious flavours of fresh dates, bay leaves and cinnamon. This authentic dish is a true crowd-pleaser, great for family gatherings or Sunday Roasts.

Tahini Cinnamon Swirl with Carob: Tahinopita me Charoupi
Georgina Hayden · Taverna: Recipes From a Cypriot Kitchen
This stunning recipe for tahini and cinnamon swirls from Georgina Hayden's Taverna cookbook is impossible to resist. This is a classic pastry you'll find in bakeries in Cyprus, but is easy to recreate in your own kitchen at home.

The Persephone
Georgina Hayden · Taverna: Recipes From a Cypriot Kitchen
Georgie Hayden's prosecco cocktail infused with homemade rose syrup and topped with pomegranate has a sophisticated touch of festive sparkle.

Tomato, Rusk, and Olive Salad: Dakos Salata
Georgina Hayden · Taverna: Recipes From a Cypriot Kitchen
This traditional Cretan salad is excellent as part of a mezze spread, but is substantial enough to be a meal in itself. It's made with fresh tomatoes, wholemeal crispbreads, and salty feta cheese.