Hellimli is a Cypriot bread consisting of flour, water, salt, butter, and olive oil. It is enriched by the addition of chopped onions, mint, and diced halloumi cheese. The dough is traditionally baked in clay ovens until the exterior of the bread develops a golden colour. It is recommended to sprinkle the dough with sesame and nigella seeds before baking.

Koufeta Amygdalou Geroskipou is roasted sugared almonds made in the municipality of Geroskipou. Basically, Locally-grown almonds are coated in sugar syrup and have a characteristic rough surface. Only two raw materials are used sugar and almonds.

Lountza is wine-marinated, smoked pork tenderloin. It is one of the most popular local delicacies in Cyprus. Lountza is typically enjoyed either fried or grilled, served mainly for breakfast, or in a simple Cypriot-style sandwich—stuffed into warm pita bread with grilled halloumi cheese and some tomato and cucumber slices.

Bourekia is a traditional Cypriot pastry that is usually made with thin and flaky phyllo dough and filled with cheese. The small, semicircular pastries come in sweet or savoury versions, and they’re typically deep-fried in oil until golden brown. The sweet version most commonly uses a combination of fresh, unsalted anari cheese, a type of soft, slightly sweet Cypriot whey cheese, cinnamon, and sugar for stuffing the phyllo dough pockets.

Souvla is Cypriot-style barbecue dish is made with seasoned and marinated meat, typically lamb, pork, or chicken, which is placed on a long skewer and slow-roasted over an open fire. The marinating process makes the meat incredibly tender and succulent, and the meat is basted as it roasts, improving the texture and flavour even further.

Zivania Brandy is Cypriot brandy with 45% alcohol. It is produced from grape pomace—solid components of grapes that are left after the juice has been pressed. The distillate is then mixed with dry wines which are traditionally produced from native Mavro and Xynisteri grapes. It is usually enjoyed as an aperitif, but it is also commonly paired with nuts or meze—a selection of small dishes.

Commandaria is a Cypriot wine produced from sun-dried Xynisteri (white) and Mavro (red) grape varieties, both of which are indigenous to Cyprus. The wine is matured for a minimum of two years and is often fortified with the addition of pure grape spirit. Commandaria wines typically display an incredibly fragrant aromatic profile with complex notes of honey, raisins, carob, and spices.