{"product_id":"my-cypriot-table-mediterranean-recipes-for-gathering-sharing-and-savoring","title":"My Cypriot Table: Mediterranean Recipes for Gathering, Sharing, and Savoring","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIRENE MATYS\u003c\/b\u003e is a farm-to-table advocate who specializes in recipe development, food styling, and food photography. Irene is a proud Greek Cypriot who immigrated to Canada in 1976 as a refugee. She has a passion for cooking with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and creating aromatic dishes that feed the eyes and nourish the soul. Irene's love and passion for farm-to-table cooking comes from her family's history as olive growers, olive oil producers, and farmers in Cyprus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This beautiful cookbook is a thoughtful and passionate tribute to the flavors and culture of a little-known island hidden away in the Mediterranean. Irene has shared a stunning compilation of authentic yet accessible dishes that just ooze with the stories and personalities of her homeland and family.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--CHEF MICHAEL BONACINI\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"What a stunning capsule of Cypriot life, beautifully displayed through its delicious dishes. Irene's warmth and sincerity comes through in each recipe, as does a sense of how the cuisine of Cyprus evolved on this island. Irene weaves her culinary heritage into her life in Canada, so that we can, too, and I am immensely grateful.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--ANNA OLSON\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With this absolutely beautiful book, Irene Matys introduces us to the flavors of Cyprus. This is a new and delicious look at Mediterranean\/Middle Eastern techniques and tastes, and is a great addition to your cookbook library.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--BONNIE STERN\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eDon't Worry, Just Cook\u003c\/i\u003e, with her daughter Anna Rupert \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Bursting with the warmth and hospitality of Cyprus, \n\u003ci\u003eMy Cypriot Table\u003c\/i\u003e reflects the deep love Irene has for her Cypriot culture and is filled with someof the mouthwatering recipes she shared as a lifestyle contributor on CTV's \n\u003ci\u003e The Marilyn Denis Show\u003c\/i\u003e. This is a superbly accessible cookbook--you will savor every morsel!\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eMARILYN DENIS\u003c\/b\u003e, host of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Marilyn Denis Show\u003c\/i\u003e (CHUM 104.5) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eMy Cypriot Table\u003c\/i\u003e is a sensory delight--I can almost hear the halloumi sizzling! Irene's recipes, vivid photography, and heartfelt stories beautifully capture her Cypriot roots with a Canadian twist, turning tradition into something deliciously new.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--DEIRDRE BURYK\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003ePeak Season\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Irene is putting Cypriot food on the map and has totally knocked it out of the park with these fresh and delicious recipes.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--AFRIM PRISTINE\u003c\/b\u003e, author of For the Love of Cheese \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The way Irene Matys weaves together her heritage with heartfelt, candid stories to introduce all of the wonderful recipes in \n\u003ci\u003e My Cypriot Table\u003c\/i\u003e is nothing short of magical. I was immersed from cover to cover, cooking up delicious Cypriot dishes--ever-accented with Canadian ingredients--along the way!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--DAN CLAPSON\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling co-author of \n\u003ci\u003ePrairie \u003c\/i\u003eand host of \n\u003ci\u003eWish We Never Met\u003c\/i\u003e podcast \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"My Cypriot Table is a treasure. Beautifully photographed and written, it's a valuable tribute to Irene's Cypriot heritage!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--GALATIA PAMBORIDIS\u003c\/b\u003e, TV chef and cookbook author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA\u003ci\u003e GLOBE \u0026amp; MAIL\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eGLOBE \u0026amp; MAIL \u003c\/i\u003eBEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBring the warmth of Cyprus to your kitchen with over 100 fresh and vibrant recipes inspired by the beauty and bounty of the Mediterranean.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmbark on a culinary journey with Irene Matys as she brings the heart of Cyprus and the Mediterranean into your kitchen. In \n\u003ci\u003eMy Cypriot Table\u003c\/i\u003e, Irene expertly bridges traditional Cypriot recipes with contemporary tastes, sharing the flavors of her homeland in every dish. Each recipe highlights Cyprus's rich culinary heritage, whether it be with the aroma of orange blossom and rosewater or with the mildly sweet nuttiness of taro root. Delve into the myriad ways Cyprus's cherished halloumi cheese can elevate your cooking, and explore how classic ingredients, like tahini and mastic, can be creatively paired with North American produce. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWithin these pages, you'll find over 100 tried-and-true, approachable recipes, including: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCypriot Staples: \u003c\/b\u003e Koubepia (Stuffed Grape Leaves), Flaounes (Sweet and Savory Cheese Pastries), and Eliopita (Cypriot Olive Bread) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFamily Gathering Favorites: \u003c\/b\u003e Lamb Kleftiko (Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb), Spanakorizo (Spinach Rice), and an array of meze to be shared, like Talatouri (Fresh Mint and Cucumber Yogurt Dip) and Halloumi Saganaki (Flaming Halloumi) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnique Takes on the Classics: \u003c\/b\u003e Garlic Scape Halloumi Quiche, Cedar Plank Za'atar Salmon with Tahini Yogurt Dip, Grilled Halloumi and Peameal Bacon Sandwiches, and Baklava Butter Tarts \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeasonal, Vegetable-Forward Dishes: \u003c\/b\u003eBlack-Eyed Pea and Rainbow Chard Bruschetta, Butter Bean Dip with Caramelized Onions and Za'atar, and Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Vinaigrette and Walnut Gremolata \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough stunning photography and authentic storytelling, \n\u003ci\u003eMy Cypriot Table \u003c\/i\u003ecaptures the beauty of Cyprus's landscape and the warmth of its farm-to-table traditions. Whether preparing a family dinner or hosting a celebration, this cookbook invites you to embrace the pleasure of good food and shared moments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matys, Irene\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Appetite by Random House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-05-20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|Mediterranean|Cooking|Seasonal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Recipes|Cooking, Cypriot|Cookbooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.35 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780525612667\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780525612667\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appetite by Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154481742102,"sku":"SP-9780525612667","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780525612667_spiral.png?v=1774946918","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/my-cypriot-table-mediterranean-recipes-for-gathering-sharing-and-savoring","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}