Cyprus Is an Island Divided: Here's How One Woman Is Using Food to Help Heal the Island's Fractures

Close Niki Psarias is tapping into food traditions to host delicious meals and bring all Cypriots to the table.Photo: Pascale Bouzon Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus.Boris SV/Getty Images That line mirrors the longstanding rift between the island’s Greek- and Turkish-speaking communities. When Cyprus declared independence from British rule in 1960, violence flared as the country settled into a power-sharing government between the Greek majority and Turkish minority. U.N. peace-keepers arrived in 1964, but clashes continued through another fraught decade....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Alisha Diaz

Czech Poppy Seed Koláče

Close Photo: Penny De Los Santos Active Time:1 hr 5 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 45 minsServings:56Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:1 hr 5 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 45 minsServings:56 Active Time:1 hr 5 mins Active Time: 1 hr 5 mins Total Time:2 hrs 45 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Servings:56 Servings: 56 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsDough1 ¼cupslow-fat milk2(.25 ounce) packagesactive dry yeast (1 1/2 tablespoons)1tablespoongranulated sugar3large egg yolks, at room temperature, plus 1 large egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash, divided4tablespoons(1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature¼cupcanola oil2cupswhite whole-wheat flour2cupsall-purpose flour⅓cupconfectioners’ sugar2teaspoonskosher saltZest of 1 lemon⅓cuplard, melted and cooled to room temperatureFilling1cuplow-fat milk1cuppoppy seeds2teaspoonsall-purpose flour2teaspoonshoneyZest of 1 lemon...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Alexis Lee

Daal Tarka (Spiced Lentils)

Close Photo: Jenny Huang Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4 Active Time:30 mins Active Time: 30 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsDaal3cupswater1cupred lentils, rinsed1cupchopped red onion1cupdiced tomato1serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped¾teaspoonsalt½teaspoonred chile powder½teaspoonground turmericTarka4tablespoonsghee or canola oil1cupchopped onion1cupdiced tomato2dried red chiles, seeded and broken into small pieces1teaspoonminced garlic1teaspoonminced fresh ginger1teaspooncumin seedsKasuri methi (see Tip) & chopped fresh cilantro for garnish...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Lucas Barry

Dairy-Free Banana Rice Pudding

Close Cook Time:30 minsAdditional Time:3 hrsTotal Time:3 hrs 30 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings, generous 1/2 cup eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:30 minsAdditional Time:3 hrsTotal Time:3 hrs 30 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings, generous 1/2 cup each Cook Time:30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time:3 hrs Additional Time: 3 hrs Total Time:3 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Yield:8 servings, generous 1/2 cup each Yield: 8 servings, generous 1/2 cup each...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 880 words · Johnathan Hughes

Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie

Close Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:12 hrs 10 minsTotal Time:12 hrs 30 minsServings:10Yield:1 pieJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:12 hrs 10 minsTotal Time:12 hrs 30 minsServings:10Yield:1 pie Prep Time:20 mins Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time:12 hrs 10 mins Additional Time: 12 hrs 10 mins Total Time:12 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 12 hrs 30 mins Servings:10 Servings: 10 Yield:1 pie Yield: 1 pie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cupwhole-wheat flour½cupall-purpose flour1teaspoonkosher salt, divided½cupvegetable shortening, cubed and frozen4-5 tablespoons ice water1(15 ounce) canpumpkin¾cuplight coconut milk (see Tip)¾cuppacked light brown sugar¼cupcornstarch1teaspoonvanilla extract½teaspoonground cinnamon¼teaspoonground ginger¼teaspoonground nutmeg1(9 ounce) tubDairy-free coconut whipped topping, thawed...

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1221 words · Travis Miller

Dan Dan Noodles with Chicken & Baby Bok Choy

Close Cook Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hrServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hrServings:6Yield:6 servings Cook Time:1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr Total Time:1 hr Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1large boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed (about 10 ounces) 1 ¼cupslow-sodium chicken broth, divided 3tablespoonschopped fresh ginger, divided ¼cupnatural peanut butter 2tablespoonsreduced-sodium soy sauce 1tablespoonChinese black vinegar (see Tips)...

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1349 words · Edward Cummings

Dan Dan Noodles with Seitan, Shiitake Mushrooms & Napa Cabbage

Close Cook Time:45 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:45 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Cook Time:45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients12ouncesbuckwheat noodles8ounceswater-packed seitan4scallions4cupssliced napa cabbage3ouncesfresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced (1 1/2 cups sliced)3tablespoonspeanut oil or canola oil, divided1 ½tablespoonsfinely chopped garlic1 ½tablespoonsfinely chopped fresh ginger½teaspooncrushed red pepper¼teaspoontoasted ground Sichuan peppercorns (see Tips) or 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper½cuplow-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth¼cupChinese sesame paste (see Tips) or tahini2tablespoonsreduced-sodium soy sauce2tablespoonsdark soy sauce (see Tips)1 ¼teaspoonssugar2teaspoonshot chile oil⅓cupdry-roasted unsalted cashews, coarsely chopped...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Karen Nelson

Dan Dan Noodles with Shrimp

Close Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Active Time:30 mins Active Time: 30 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients12ouncesChinese flat noodles (see Tips) or linguine2tablespoonssugar2tablespoonsdark soy sauce (see Tips)2tablespoonsreduced-sodium soy sauce2tablespoonsChinese sesame paste (see Tips) or tahini2tablespoonschile-garlic sauce (see Tips)2tablespoonslow-sodium chicken broth1tablespooncider vinegar2tablespoonsSichuan preserved vegetables or kimchi, rinsed and chopped2tablespoonspeanut oil or canola oil16raw medium shrimp (10-12 ounces see Tips), peeled and deveined¼cupchopped unsalted roasted peanuts3scallions, finely chopped...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Sharon Middleton

Dan Dan Noodles with Spinach & Walnuts

Cook Time:35 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:35 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Cook Time:35 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Additional Time:15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time:50 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ½cupslow-sodium vegetable broth 4scallions, chopped, divided 1tablespoonchopped fresh ginger 1teaspoontoasted sesame oil...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Robert Nguyen

Dan Levy's Secret to Perfect Waffles Is (Probably) Already in Your Fridge

Close Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images Levy most recently shared thathe uses a box cutter to grate hard-boiled eggsfor theperfect egg saladvia Instagram stories (and he isnot open to suggestionsfor any additions to his recipe). However, our favorite tip Levy has shared so far is using sour cream to get perfectly moist and tangy waffles every time in a now-expired Instagram story. Ina Garten’s Quarantine Meals Are Giving Us Serious Comfort Food Inspo...

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Sean Carlson

Dan Magro

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:B.S. in Communications, University of the ArtsLocation:Los Angeles, CaliforniaExpertise:Content strategy, video production, mixology Title:Contributing Writer Education:B.S. in Communications, University of the Arts Location:Los Angeles, California Expertise:Content strategy, video production, mixology EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table....

January 18, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Danielle Watts

Dan Pashman

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:B.A. in Political Science, Tufts UniversityLocation:New York, New YorkExpertise:Pasta, pasta shapes, pasta sauces, Italian pasta history and culture, podcasting, radioDan Pashman is a James Beard Award-winning creator and the host ofThe Sporkfulpodcast. He invented cascatelli, a unique pasta shape that maximizes three key qualities: sauceability, forkability and toothsinkability. Dan is the author of the cookbookAnything’s Pastable: 81 Pasta Recipes for Saucy People.EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Nicholas Odom

Danette St. Onge

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:Tufts UniversityLocation:London, U.K.Expertise:Thai cuisine, Italian cuisine, food scienceDanette St. Onge is a food and travel writer, recipe developer and cookbook author. A former editor at Cook’s Illustrated magazine, she has also been the Italian food expert for The Spruce Eats and contributed to Saveur, the Food Network, Ninja Kitchen and FoodBeast. She is the author of The Better-Than-Takeout Thai Cookbook, a comprehensive introduction to quick and easy Thai home cooking....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Carol Duncan

Daniel Modlin

Location:Austin, Texas Education:B.A. in Political Science, Kenyon College Expertise:Writing and editing, cookware, product reviews Experience Daniel Modlin is an editor of News & Deals for the Food & Drink Group on the commerce team. He has covered food trends, cooking techniques, recipe roundups, gift guides, kitchen retailer sales and product reviews. His work has been featured on many publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Travel + Leisure, New York Magazine, WIRED and The Daily Beast....

January 18, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Lisa Johnson

Danielle Centoni

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:Smith CollegeLocation:Portland, OregonExpertise:Food writing, recipe development, cookbooksDanielle Centoni is a longtime food writer, editor and cookbook author based in Portland, Oregon. Danielle started cooking seriously in high school, often catering small events and even creating elaborate wedding cakes for friends and family. After college, she put her passions for cooking and writing together and became the food editor of the Oakland Tribune. Later, she moved to Portland and became a staff writer and editor at The Oregonian, senior editor at Imbibe magazine, editor of Mix magazine and editor of Eater Portland, where her work earned a James Beard Journalism Award in 2016....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Courtney Lewis