Greek Cuisine

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Greek Dishes

#1

Souvlaki

Skewered and grilled pork or chicken, eaten wrapped in a warm pita with tzatziki, tomato, onion and chips. The definitiv...

#2

Loukoumades

Ancient Greek honey doughnuts — small, golden, deep-fried balls drizzled with thyme honey and sprinkled with cinnamon an...

#3

Lamb Kleftiko

Slow-cooked lamb — traditionally sealed in a parcel and cooked in a pit oven — until the meat falls completely from the ...

#4

Moussaka

Greece's most internationally recognised dish — layers of aubergine, spiced minced lamb and a rich béchamel sauce baked ...

#5

Greek Gyro

Spit-roasted meat shaved into warm pita with tzatziki, tomato, and onion.

#6

Spanakopita

Crispy filo pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese, baked until shatteringly golden. Eaten as a snack, starter or ma...

#7

Kotopoulo Lemonato

Chicken braised with potatoes in a bright lemon and oregano sauce.

#8

Tzatziki

A cooling dip of strained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh dill.

#9

Kolokithokeftedes

Crispy fried zucchini fritters flavored with fresh mint and feta cheese.

#10

Soutzoukakia

Oblong spiced meatballs simmered in a cumin-scented tomato sauce.

#11

Youvetsi

Beef or lamb baked with orzo pasta in a rich tomato sauce, a comforting Greek casserole.

#12

Greek Salad

Tomato, cucumber, olive, and red onion topped with a thick slab of feta.

#13

Stifado

A rich Greek beef stew braised slowly with whole baby onions, cinnamon, and red wine.

#14

Bougatsa

A flaky phyllo pastry filled with sweet semolina custard, dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon.

#15

Melomakarona

Honey-soaked spiced cookies studded with walnuts, a traditional Greek Christmas treat.

#16

Galatopita

A creamy custard pie baked without a crust, dusted with cinnamon, a simple Greek dessert.

#17

Horiatiki

A rustic salad of tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and a block of feta, dressed simply with olive oil.

#18

Galaktoboureko

A baked custard dessert wrapped in crisp phyllo pastry and soaked in a sweet syrup.

#19

Gigantes Plaki

Large lima beans baked in a rich tomato sauce with herbs, a comforting Greek vegetarian dish.

#20

Dolmades

Grape leaves stuffed with rice, herbs, and sometimes minced meat, rolled into small parcels.

#21

Fasolada

A hearty bean soup made with white beans, tomatoes, carrots, and celery.

#22

Avgolemono

A creamy chicken and rice soup thickened with an egg and lemon mixture.

#23

Skordalia

A pungent Greek dip made from garlic blended with potato or bread, olive oil, and vinegar.

#24

Saganaki

Pan-fried cheese with a crisp, golden exterior, often flambéed and finished with a squeeze of lemon.

#25

Revani

A moist Greek semolina cake soaked in citrus syrup, often topped with almonds.

#26

Gemista

Tomatoes and peppers stuffed with herbed rice and baked until tender.

#27

Keftedes

Greek-style meatballs seasoned with mint, oregano, and onion, fried until golden.

#28

Spetzofai

A rustic sausage and pepper stew simmered in tomato sauce, a specialty of central Greece.

#29

Pastitsio

A baked pasta dish layered with tube pasta, spiced minced meat, and a creamy béchamel topping.

#30

Revithada

Chickpeas slow-baked with lemon and olive oil, a specialty of the Cycladic island of Sifnos.

#31

Tiropita

Flaky phyllo pastry filled with a rich blend of feta and other Greek cheeses.

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