10 Greek Appetizers to Try Out

This is a wonderful selection of Greek starter recipe that are simply amazing!

Recipes by Chef  Giorgos Tsoulis

Celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis specializes in modern Mediterranean cuisine and his recipes are widely appreciated in Greece , Cyprus and around the world.

Cheese Saganaki

All you need is a wedge of cheese, and some flour and honey… as well as a little patience as you wait for it to form a golden crust. This recipe is incredibly easy and delicious!

Giouvarlakia

Fluffy tuna meatballs bathed in a velvety yogurt sauce. This recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional Greek meatballs, which are usually made with ground beef and/or ground pork.

Taramosalata

This very appetizing creamy fish roe dip is of course a must-have for the fasting season, since it is everyone’s favorite! But you can enjoy this fish roe dip all year round.

Taramokeftedes

These are Greek fish roe balls made with white fish roe, bread, and a medley of aromatic herbs. A must-try recipe!

Fried Calamari

This fried calamari with tartar sauce is simply amazing, dare we say the best calamari recipe that we've ever tried.

Spanakotiropita

This traditional Greek dish is made with layers of crunchy phyllo pastry, filled with creamy spinach and crumbled Greek feta cheese.

Hortopita

This Greek greens pie recipe showcases the vibrant flavors of seasonal greens, wrapped in a flaky and tender dough, resulting in a pie that is as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Grilled Octopus with Lemon Sauce

The tender and succulent octopus tentacles are infused with a harmonious blend of herbs and vegetables, creating a perfect balance of flavors.

Fried Cheese Balls

Well, Parmesan cheese is not very Greek, but you can swap Parmesan with your favorite type of Greek cheese.

Octopus Souvlaki

Incredible combination of tender octopus in a flavorful Mediterranean wrap? Introducing this delicious Greek octopus souvlaki wrap.

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