Halloumi Bites: A Salty, Savory Delight I’ll never forget the first time I tasted halloumi. I was a young cook, barely out of culinary school, and a Cypriot chef introduced me to this squeaky, salty cheese. He simply pan-fried it until golden and served it with a squeeze of lemon. The simple perfection of that … Read more
Scrambled Eggs With Halloumi: A Mediterranean Morning Delight I remember the first time I tried halloumi. I was backpacking through Greece, and a tiny seaside taverna served me a plate of squeaky, golden-brown cheese alongside perfectly scrambled eggs, bursting with fresh tomatoes. The salty tang of the halloumi, the creamy richness of the eggs, and … Read more
Fried Halloumi Cheese With Lime and Caper Dressing The first time I tasted fried halloumi, it was at a small taverna overlooking the Aegean Sea. The salty air, the gentle crash of waves, and the squeaky, golden-brown cheese were a symphony of sensations. It was simple, yet utterly perfect. That day, I knew I had … Read more
Crafting Authentic Cypriot Halloumi: A Culinary Journey The first time I tasted halloumi, I was wandering through a bustling market in Cyprus. The air was thick with the scent of oregano and sun-baked earth. A wizened vendor, his face a roadmap of wrinkles earned under the Mediterranean sun, pressed a warm, salty square of grilled … Read more
Mixed Greens Salad With Grilled Halloumi and Anaheim Chilis The scent of Anaheim chilis sizzling on the grill always takes me back to late summer evenings in Santa Fe. The air, thick with the aroma of roasting chilis, signaled the start of the harvest season. We’d gather on patios, the setting sun painting the adobe … Read more
Our Arab Breakfast (With Gluten-Free Option) The scent of cardamom-infused tea always transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen in Beirut. Sunlight streamed through the window as she laid out a vibrant spread on a low table. We’d sit on cushions, dipping warm pita bread into creamy hummus and tangy labneh, the air filled with … Read more
Spiced Couscous With Grilled Halloumi and Steamed Veggies: A Mediterranean Delight I can still remember the first time I tasted halloumi. It was at a bustling market in Cyprus, the air thick with the scent of grilling meats and salty sea breeze. I was instantly captivated by its unique, squeaky texture and salty tang, a … Read more
Fried Halloumi Cheese With Caper Vinaigrette: A Mediterranean Delight The first time I tasted fried halloumi, it was at a tiny taverna overlooking the Aegean Sea. The salty tang of the cheese, perfectly crisp on the outside and delightfully squeaky within, combined with the briny capers and bright lemon in the vinaigrette, created a flavor … Read more
One-Pan Basil Halloumi Chicken: A Mediterranean Dream There’s something magical about the smell of basil mingling with warm tomatoes and salty halloumi. I remember the first time I tasted halloumi; I was in a tiny taverna on a Greek island, the sun was setting over the Aegean, and this squeaky cheese was grilled to perfection, … Read more
Summer Couscous Salad: A Mediterranean Delight The scent of grilled halloumi always transports me back to my summers in Greece. The salty cheese sizzling on the grill, the sun-drenched tomatoes bursting with flavor, and the fresh mint growing wild in the garden – these are the tastes and smells of pure joy. This Summer Couscous … Read more
Roasted Red Peppers With Halloumi: A Mediterranean Delight The first time I tasted roasted red peppers with halloumi, I was wandering through a small market in Santorini. The air was thick with the scent of herbs and the sea, and a tiny taverna offered a plate of vibrant red peppers, glistening with olive oil and … Read more
Akrotiri: Sizzling Halloumi, a Taste of the Mediterranean My first encounter with halloumi was a revelation. I was backpacking through Greece, far from the bustling tourist traps, and stumbled upon a tiny taverna clinging to the side of a cliff overlooking the turquoise Aegean Sea. The owner, a woman with eyes as deep and knowing … Read more
Kathy’s Fried Halloumi with Lime and Caper Vinaigrette I remember the first time I tasted halloumi. It was at a small taverna on the Greek island of Rhodes, overlooking the turquoise Aegean Sea. The sun was warm, the air was thick with the scent of oregano and salt, and the simple, squeaky cheese, grilled to … Read more
A 15-Minute Garlic King Prawn Salad: A Culinary Escape I remember one sweltering summer evening, absolutely exhausted after a long day of catering a particularly demanding wedding. The thought of slaving over a complicated meal was unbearable, but my stomach was definitely not on board with skipping dinner. I peeked into the fridge, and a … Read more