Saganaki
What’s not to love about fried cheese? This specialty cheese does not melt at high temperatures, making it perfect for frying! All you need is a wedge of Saganaki cheese,...
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Cuisine: Greek Recipes
Feta cheese, tzatziki and olives – these all remind us of quality Green recipes. But there’s more to it than that – for example, have you ever tried a snapper pie? Check it out below by scrolling down.
Briam Greek Roasted Vegetables
Briam is one of those dishes that has it all – hearty, healthy, delicious and easy to prepare… and is also suitable for vegetarians as this recipe contains no meat!...
Homemade Phyllo Dough
Phyllo dough is known for being incredibly thin and versatile. It is used to make many traditonal Greek pastries, but can be used to wrap savoury foods from around the...
Greek Baked Feta Cheese in Phyllo with Honey
This is a super easy Greek cheese appetizer that is salty and sweet and savoury all at once. You may find the combination of honey and feta cheese odd but,...
Horta/Χόρτα
Horta is the classic Greek salad that consists of lightly-boiled leafy greens (often vleeta, chicory, dandelion, or mustard,) seasoned and served with lemon or vinegar and olive oil. Greek greens salad,...
Tirokroketes
Tirokroketes is a traditional Greek dish for all you cheese lovers out there. These crispy treats are gooet on the inside and super crunchy on the outside. They are usually...
Fasolada
Fasolada is a traditional Greek soup that is a staple comfort food for many. The recipe consists of beans, crushed tomatoes, carrots, celery, and onion making it a nutrient powerhouse...
Lamb Kleftiko (Stolen Lamb Bake)
This traditional Greek dish is slow oven cooked lamb infused with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. The recipe was originally called for an earthen oven to trap smoke and...
Giouvetsi (Orzo with Beef in a Tomatoe Red Wine Infused Sauce)
Giouvetsi is one of those traditional Greek dishes that bring back childhood memories. It is made with orzo pasta, onions, red wine, delicious tomato sauce and beef. The way orzo...
Gemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers with Rice)
Gemista or yemista (which in Greek means ‘filled with’) is a traditional recipe for Greek stuffed tomatoes and/or other vegetables that are baked, until soft and nicely browned. As with...
Kolokithokeftedes (Fried Zucchini/Courgette Balls)
Zucchini fritters with the perfect balance of feta and dill are absolutely scrumptious. I always order these at a Greek tavern as a starter with dips while on holidays in...
Greek Pastitsio (Baked Greek Lasagna)
Pastitsio is a traditional Greek dish that consists of layers of baked pasta, juicy minced beef, and béchamel sauce topped with melted cheese. The minced beef is cooked in a...