Ivy Liacopoulou

Ivy Liacopoulou grew up in Limassol, Cyprus, a beautiful island in the eastern Mediterranean, where her passion for cooking began as a child, helping her mother in the kitchen. Ivy belongs to a new generation of home cooks who loves to experiment and create new recipes of her own. She is the author of two cookbooks and she owns and manages Cooking Classes, in Nafplio, Peloponnese.

Halvas (plural halvades) is a Greek semolina pudding, variations of which are found in many cultures.

Tahinopita is a Cypriot bread filled with tahini, sugar and cinnamon. It is shaped into a coil, fattened and baked. The traditional Cypriot Tahinopita is amazing but can it get any better? The answer is YES.

A quick and easy Carrot and Apple Cake, with cream cheese and peanut butter frosting, to celebrate your puppy’s birthday.

Vassilopita is a traditional Greek cake or bread with a coin inside, named after St. Basil, which is made for New Year’s Day.

These stuffed Melomakarona are Greek spiced honey cookies, which are filled with white chocolate, walnuts and raspberry jam.

Arni Exohiko, pronounced Ar-KNEE Eh-ksoh-hee-KOH, meaning lamb country style, is a dish which comes from Roumeli, usually made using leftover lamb, vegetables and cheese, wrapped in a parcel and baked.

These vegan chickpea burgers are packed with spices and herbs, very healthy and seriously satisfying !

This amazing Toblerone Cake was made with a sponge cake and the filling and decorations are are made with cream cheese and rich Toblerone frosting.

This Greek Stewed Chickpea Soup, also known as Revithosoupa, is a traditional Greek soup made with chickpeas, onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and various aromatic herbs and spices.

This Greek Garlic Sauce with Basil is easy to make and can be used as a condiment on grilled meats, veggie patties, mixed in pasta or as a salad dressing.