{"id":57683,"date":"2026-04-29T16:45:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T23:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/?p=57683"},"modified":"2026-04-29T16:47:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T23:47:57","slug":"my-cypriot-table-by-irene-matys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/my-cypriot-table-by-irene-matys\/","title":{"rendered":"My Cypriot Table by Irene Matys"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Mediterranean recipes made for gathering<\/h2>\n<p>Some cookbooks are practical. Some are beautiful. The rare ones make you want to immediately start planning a dinner party.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/irenematys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Irene Matys\u2019 <em>My Cypriot Table<\/em><\/a> lands firmly in that last category.<\/p>\n<p>Part memoir, part culinary love letter, and part genuinely useful kitchen companion, this debut cookbook brings the warmth of Cyprus to Canadian kitchens in a way that feels both deeply personal and refreshingly approachable.<\/p>\n<p>Scroll down for her recipes for Keftedes and Baklava Butter Tarts.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"background-color: #07382d; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 4px; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/category\/life\/cookbooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore More Cookbook on GLV<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M11.9092 48.9042H31.0244\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M30.995 7.85065L29.7721 6.05374C29.7721 6.05374 29.743 5.89434 29.8158 5.85087L31.621 4.63361\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M14.9666 12.8646L16.2769 14.6036C16.2769 14.6036 16.306 14.763 16.2477 14.8064L14.5007 16.1107\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<defs>\n<clipPath id=\"clip0_135_313\">\n<rect width=\"42.6884\" height=\"49.3843\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.793579)\"\/>\n<\/clipPath>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span> Method<\/a><a href=\"#recipe-57696-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section wprm-block-text-smaller\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon 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wprm-recipe-57696-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"57696\" data-servings=\"0\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-ingredients wprm-expandable-container wprm-expandable-expanded\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-internal-container-toggle\"><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-show\" aria-label=\"Show Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,9.5 8,5 12.5,9.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-hide\" aria-label=\"Hide Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,6.5 8,11 12.5,6.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">finely chopped stale Eliopita or other bread or \u00bd cup breadcrumbs<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">2% milk<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">450 g ground pork<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">450 g lean ground beef 1\u00bd cups grated russet potato<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">1 large potato, skin on, scrubbed well<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grated cooking onions<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">1 medium<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried mint or \u00bc cup finely chopped fresh mint<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large eggs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">beaten 1\u00bd tsp sea salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh ground pepper<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh lemon juice Light olive oil or sunflower oil<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">for frying<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 meadow-main-right\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-57696-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-57696-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"57696\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Method<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-57696-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">In a large bowl, mix the bread and milk. Add the pork, beef, and potato to the bread mixture. Mix until well combined. Mix in the onions, parsley, mint, eggs, salt, and pepper.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-57696-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Brush the top of the meat mixture with lemon juice to keep the meat from browning. Cover with a tea towel and let rest for 30 minutes on the counter. Bringing meatballs to room temperature before cooking will result in a fluffy meatball.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-57696-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"3\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Fill a deep pot about a quarter full with oil. Heat the oil over medium- high heat to 350\u00b0F.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-57696-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the meat mixture and roll into a ball. Deep-fry meatballs in batches, turning with a fork for even cooking, until medium dark brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan. It\u2019s always good to fry one and test it before frying a whole batch. With a slotted<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n      \n      <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n      <div id=\"recipe-57696-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Keftedes is a special childhood comfort food that I absolutely loved and looked forward to. For those who grew up enjoying them, they invoke a wave of nostalgia and fond memories. Infused with the essence of fresh or dried herbs, they are addictively delicious. For me, each bite offers a taste of history, a connection to the past, and a reminder of the timeless pleasure of gathering together to enjoy them\u2014especially when we had picnics or beach days with family and friends. My mama would make a double batch weekly, and any leftovers would make it into our school lunches. My brother and I would always sneak a few before they even made it to the table for lunch or dinner. And when our school friends would stay for meals, they would always ask if keftedes were on the menu.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Where Heritage Meets the Modern Table<\/h2>\n<p>What makes <em>My Cypriot Table<\/em> stand out is Matys\u2019 ability to honour tradition without making it feel inaccessible.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, there are beautifully executed staples like Eliopita, Cypriot olive bread, Spanakopita, and Cypriot meatballs, but what really makes this book feel alive is how naturally it bridges old-world flavour with contemporary cooking.<\/p>\n<p>Recipes like Baklava Butter Tarts and Garlic Scape Halloumi Quiche feel especially smart, blending Cypriot identity with the kind of seasonal, local ingredient mindset that resonates strongly here on the West Coast.<\/p>\n<p>This is heritage cooking that understands how people cook now.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"57686\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/my-cypriot-table-by-irene-matys\/irene-in-the-green-house\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Irene-in-the-green-house.jpg?fit=1242%2C1237&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1242,1237\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Irene-in-the-green-house\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Irene-in-the-green-house.jpg?fit=788%2C785&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium_large wp-image-57686\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Irene-in-the-green-house.jpg?resize=768%2C765&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Irene-in-the-green-house.jpg?resize=768%2C765&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Irene-in-the-green-house.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Irene-in-the-green-house.jpg?resize=1024%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Irene-in-the-green-house.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Irene-in-the-green-house.jpg?resize=301%2C300&amp;ssl=1 301w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Irene-in-the-green-house.jpg?w=1242&amp;ssl=1 1242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What Really Works<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The photography:<\/strong> Matys\u2019 background in food styling is impossible to miss. The imagery is lush, transportive, and packed with the kind of Mediterranean warmth that practically demands a market run.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The ingredients:<\/strong> Halloumi, tahini, orange blossom, mastic, and mahlepi all make appearances. The book goes beyond familiar Mediterranean clich\u00e9s without becoming intimidating. It invites curiosity rather than culinary anxiety.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The storytelling:<\/strong> Matys\u2019 family history, farm-to-table roots, and personal connection to Cyprus give the recipes weight. These are not just dishes. 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data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Peach and Cherry Semolina Orange Blossom Custard Galette_1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Peach-and-Cherry-Semolina-Orange-Blossom-Custard-Galette_1-scaled.jpg?fit=788%2C997&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>If your ideal cookbook is built around ultra-fast weeknight dinners, this may not be your everyday grab. Many recipes lean into the pleasure of slower cooking, gathering, and taking your time. This is a cookbook for people who love food as an experience, not just a task.<\/p>\n<p><em>My Cypriot Table<\/em> feels especially relevant right now, when more home cooks are looking for recipes that connect culture, story, and seasonal produce.<\/p>\n<p>For Vancouver readers, there is something particularly familiar in Matys\u2019 farm-driven philosophy. It aligns beautifully with the Pacific Northwest love of fresh ingredients, local markets, and food that brings people together.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, if Ottolenghi fans want something more intimate, more nostalgic, and a little more halloumi-forward, this belongs on your shelf.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Those who love long-table dinners, Mediterranean flavours, meaningful food stories, and anyone who believes halloumi deserves far more attention.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"57690\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/my-cypriot-table-by-irene-matys\/baklava-butter-tarts_1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baklava-Butter-Tarts_1.jpg?fit=1886%2C2447&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1886,2447\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Baklava Butter Tarts_1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baklava-Butter-Tarts_1.jpg?fit=788%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium_large wp-image-57690\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baklava-Butter-Tarts_1.jpg?resize=768%2C996&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baklava-Butter-Tarts_1.jpg?resize=768%2C996&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baklava-Butter-Tarts_1.jpg?resize=231%2C300&amp;ssl=1 231w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baklava-Butter-Tarts_1.jpg?resize=789%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 789w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baklava-Butter-Tarts_1.jpg?resize=1184%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1184w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baklava-Butter-Tarts_1.jpg?resize=1578%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1578w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baklava-Butter-Tarts_1.jpg?w=1886&amp;ssl=1 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-57698\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"57698\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-meadow\"><div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 meadow-header\">\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-20 wprm-column-rows-recipe-600 wprm-column-rows-reverse wprm-row-gap-20 meadow-header-columns\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-align-center\">\n      \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-75 wprm-align-rows-center\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container meadow-header-accent\" style=\"--wprm-layout-container-text-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\">\n        \n      <\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Baklava Butter Tarts<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">By Irene Matys<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wprm_print\/baklava-butter-tarts\" style=\"color: #333333;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #333333;border-radius: 50px;padding: 5px 15px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"57698\" data-print-identifier=\"baklava-butter-tarts\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a>\n        \n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-container meadow-header-meta\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller\" style=\"justify-content: center;--pill-background-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-smaller\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-smaller\">tarts<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 meadow-main\" style=\"--wprm-layout-container-background-color: var(--meadow-main-background-color);\">\n  <div class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-container 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stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M11.9092 48.9042H31.0244\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M30.995 7.85065L29.7721 6.05374C29.7721 6.05374 29.743 5.89434 29.8158 5.85087L31.621 4.63361\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M14.9666 12.8646L16.2769 14.6036C16.2769 14.6036 16.306 14.763 16.2477 14.8064L14.5007 16.1107\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<defs>\n<clipPath id=\"clip0_135_313\">\n<rect width=\"42.6884\" height=\"49.3843\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.793579)\"\/>\n<\/clipPath>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span> Method<\/a><a href=\"#recipe-57698-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section wprm-block-text-smaller\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon 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class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">melted<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dark brown sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large eggs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure maple syrup<\/span><\/li><li 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class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u215b<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cloves<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u215b<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sea salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">finely chopped walnuts<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" 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class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-57698-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"57698\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Method<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-57698-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F and brush a 12-cup muffin tin with melted butter.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-57698-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large bowl and using a hand mixer, whisk the room-temperature butter and sugar until fluffy and light in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the eggs one at a time; do not overmix. Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, salt, walnuts, and almonds. Set aside until ready to use.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-57698-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"3\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Lay a sheet of phyllo on a clean work surface and lightly brush it with melted butter. Repeat this process with the remaining sheets, stacking each sheet on top of each other.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-57698-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">With a sharp knife, cut the phyllo stack into 12 equal squares. Carefully press each stacked piece of phyllo into the muffin tin to form a cup. Give the filling a gentle stir and divide it among the phyllo cups.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-57698-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"5\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Bake for 25 minutes, until the phyllo is golden and the filling has slightly set. Let them cool for 5 minutes to set in the pan, then remove to a cooling rack.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-57698-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">These can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. They can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To serve, bake them in a preheated oven at 350\u00b0F until the phyllo is crisp, about 5 minutes.<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n      \n      \n      <div id=\"recipe-57698-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Mmm, butter tarts. Truly a Canadian classic! Butter tarts aren\u2019t just a dessert; they\u2019re a taste of Canadian history and a sweet reminder of the country\u2019s warm and welcoming spirit. For Greek Cypriots, the same things hold true for baklava. This recipe is a culinary marriage of these two classics and my two heritages: the rich, gooey sweetness of butter tarts pairs perfectly with the aromatic cinnamon and cloves, nuts, and layers of flaky pastry that define baklava. 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