Olives

• Kalamata Olives – dark, almond shaped olives marinated in olive oil and vinegar

Cheeses

• Feta – a solid, crumbly cheese which is a mixture of ewe and goats milk


• Haloumi – a firm cow’s milk cheese with mint folded into the middle


• Kefalograviera – a hard, salty cheese made from sheep’s milk and perfect for meze

Legumes and Seeds

• Pumpkin seeds – sweet, nutty seeds used with cooked vegetables or salads


• Lentils – easy to prepare legumes which are packed with minerals and can be used in a number of dishes


• Chickpeas – a buttery textured bean, high in protein, which is used in dips, soups and other dishes

Pastas

• Kritharaki – also known as orzo or manestra, is a rice-shaped pasta made from hard wheat semolina


• Ziti pasta – used for making pastichio (Greek lasagna)

Miscellaneous

• Dolmathes – spiced rice wrapped in grape vine leaves


• Oregano

• Loukoumia – Turkish delight flavoured with rosewater or almonds and dusted with sugar


• Halva – a confection made from sesame paste and flavoured with vanilla, chocolate or nuts


• Glyka - glace cherries, figs and green walnuts


• Vanilla Fondant


• Sugared Almonds


• Sugared Chickpeas


• Ouzo Lollies

• Haralambous Cypriot Coffee


• Greek Coffee


• Mountain Tea – ‘tsai tou vonou’, a tea made from the flowers and leaves of ironwort and hailed as a cure-all.


• Briki – a long handled pot to brew Greek coffee on the stove