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.

Paris on Ice, is an old fashioned Cypriot Dessert, similar to pannacotta but made with evaporated milk,, almonds and gelatin. I based this dessert, on a pudding my mother used to make back in Cyprus around the ’70s. Unveiling the Stars: Masticha and Yoghurt At the heart of “Paris on Ice”, lies masticha, a resin …

Looking for a refreshing and vibrant dish to enjoy during the summer months? Look no further than this delightful Summer Pasta Salad with Chicken and Mint Pesto.

No need for an ice cream maker to churn up homemade ice cream . Just learn how to make pastry cream and whipped cream to enjoy delicious hand made ice cream.

First of all “Happy Father’s Day” to all the fathers of the world. If my father were alive I am sure he would appreciate this dessert. This recipe was created by me out of nothing. When I saw this week’s Joust ingredients which were apricots butter and ginger the first thing that came to …

Lahanoryzo also written lahanorizo, pronounced lah-ha-NOH-reeh-zoh, is a traditional Greek vegan dish made with cabbage and rice.

Kaloirka is a traditional Cypriot recipe, which is a pasta dish filled with minced veal or beef, similar to meat ravioli or tortellini.

These roasted red peppers from Florina, are naturally sweet so they pair well with the salty feta making an easy and delicious appetizer!

The method for roasting peppers is the same for any kind of peppers, but I have chosen Piperies Florinis, which are red sweet peppers, named after the prefecture of Florina, where they are cultivated. Before giving my recipe, I wish to explain the easiest method for roasting peppers. There are many ways you can roast …

This refreshing Watermelon Halloumi Salad with Mint is easy to make and perfect for summer.

It is fresh and light and the sweet, ripe watermelon combined with halloumi cheese and fresh mint is simply dressed with olive oil.

This simple and flavourful grilled chicken recipe is fit for any diet. The marinade tenderizes the meat to create a juicy end result your whole family will love.