✅ If you're travelling to Greece, you have to try some of the traditional dishes. Here are ten great Greek dishes to try during your visit!
These super flavorful Greek Meatballs (keftedes) are baked instead of fried and drizzled with herbs and melted butter before going in the oven!
Melitzanosalata, or Greek Eggplant Dip, is a simple yet tasty dish of roasted eggplant, garlic, oil, and lemon juice. It's perfect spread on toasted bread, or as part of a larger Greek meze party!
Fried, flat discs of dough topped with honey, sometimes referred to as Greek-style pancakes
Instant pot Greek beef stifado recipe. A hearty beef stew cooked in the Instant Pot, with traditional Greek flavors: tomato, onion, garlic, wine, and a hint of cinnamon. What are the benefits of cooking in a slow cooker? Slow cookers are the best way to cook hearty meals. They allow you to throw in a…
Straight out of the Mediterranean, a vegetarian recipe of stuffed peppers and eggplants full of aromas and flavours. It may be time-consuming but the result is beyond belief!
If you love your meat dishes rich and juicy, then you will be able to find a little place in your heart for our Greek soutzoukakia recipe, which packs an incredible amount of flavor in each and every bite.
Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce is the ideal spring supper --- the herbed meatballs are satisfying but light in texture, and the pale yellow sauce is tangy, silky, and utterly luxurious without any cream or butter whatsoever.
Gemista – Stuffed Tomatoes With Rice & Herbs
If you want this delicate custard wrapped up by layers of thin, crunchy phyllo bathed in delicious, succulent syrup, you should make galaktoboureko, the famous Greek custard pie.
Seriously good-tasting Pork Souvlaki (skewers). Wrapped inside pita flatbread along with thick and creamy Tzatziki tomatoes and onions.
Beef Kokkinisto with Makaronia
Recreate a Greek culinary classic at home with this quick and easy Greek Fava recipe. Just a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes are all you need to enjoy this rich, smooth dip with your favorite bread and vegetables.
Learn how to make bougatsa, a famous Greek custard pastry often eaten for breakfast
Galaktoboureko is a delicious Greek dessert with phyllo dough, a creamy custard filling, and an unbelievable syrup!
Moussaka is a layered one of a kind baked dish full of flavor. Saucy, creamy with deep-fried potatoes and eggplants. A must try!
Get ready for warm bellies and wide smiles with our bougatsa recipe, and enjoy the rich, creamy, and buttery soft wonders of this beloved Greek pastry.
Tiropitakia kourou are delicious Greek cheese pies that are usually served for breakfast. A rich, crumbly dough hides a wonderful filling that is generally made of Feta cheese.
Greek baked bifteki (beef patties) with lemon potatoes! A staple dish in every Greek household! Juicy, well seasoned minced beef, infused with the flavours of parsley, garlic, onions and oregano, paired with lemon roast potatoes.
Here's how you can make both versions of Greek Tarama Dip (Pink + White). Made with fish roe and either stale bread or potatoes as a base.
These pastries are found in bakeries and home kitchens throughout Greece and are often eaten at breakfast time or with coffee. They are thought to have originated in Macedonia where the idea had come from Constantinople ( Istanbul ). They can be made with different fillings which meant they offered versatility and flexibility to working families and are quite quick and easy to make. Like many Greek dishes, different regions make their own versions. These ones are filled with the popular semolina custard while others can be made with a sweet cheese filling, which is very similar to Tyropita ( cheese pies). These are also made with Filo pastry which is common today but sometimes puff pastry may be used.
Keftedes with Yogurt Mint Sauce is perfect to include in your meze or bring along to your summer picnic!
Galatopita is a classic Greek milk custard pie made with semolina.
If you love Greek food and want to make traditional dishes at home, these authentic Greek recipes are easy to make and delicious to boot!
Bougatsa is a traditional Greek dish usually enjoyed for breakfast or dessert. It is made using Fillo Pastry, filo pastry or phyllo dough. Crispy layers of Filo Pastry encase a delicious creamy vanilla custard. How to make custard. How to make bougatsa. Easy custard recipe. Easy custard dessert. Cus
This classic Greek cake is moist, creamy, and delicious. Politiko Thessalonikis has a layer of syrupy semolina cake and it’s topped with a creamy custard and then dusted with lots of cinnamon. It’s absolutely decadent and so easy to make. The perfect dessert for a nice gathering.
Learn how to make bougatsa, a famous Greek custard pastry often eaten for breakfast
Soft and fluffy semolina custard, wrapped inside layers of crispy filo, all covered in a nicely thickened syrup!
Loukoumades, one of my favourite Greek pastries, are sweet fritters (similar to doughnuts) that are deep fried till golden brown and served warm with a honey syrup, sprinkled with cinnamon and nuts. Just be prepared to get deliciously messy when eating these purely yummy puffs. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 kilo flour 2 teaspoons yeast 1 teaspoon salt
Portokalopita is an amazingly refreshing and truly delicious Greek cake. Made with phyllo, yogurt, and soaked in syrup.
Make these delicious and fluffy Greek-style pancakes (tiganites) from scratch, in less than 30 minutes with ingredients you already have! Some Greeks believe the popular breakfast dish 'tiganites' was the first documented pancake in the world. I don't really know if it was the first, but it surely is the easiest!
Soft and tender beef chunks cooked in a luscious tomato sauce flavored with sweet Eastern spices!
Moist and soft meatballs baked in a rich, Eastern-spiced tomato sauce.
Learn how to make the traditional ancient Greek loukoumades. If you love Greek snacks and desserts you'll love this loukoumades recipe.
Embark on a divine journey with this Greek Ekmek Kataifi recipe! Dive into layers of luscious custard embraced by syrup-infused pastry. A tantalizing treat that promises to satisfy your sweetest cravings.
Giouvetsi is a really popular Greek dish made with a spiced red sauce, risoni pasta and meat. The recipe results in delicious tender meat.
Manestra (better known as kritharaki in Greece) is a Greek dish made with orzo and a delicious meat sauce.
Here's how to make Authentic Greek Easter Koulourakia. Buttery, crumbly, and very aromatic.
