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Greek Cuisine

Experience the Mediterranean diet with authentic Greek recipes

Greek cuisine embodies the Mediterranean diet with its emphasis on olive oil, fresh vegetables, seafood, and herbs. From village tavernas to seaside restaurants, Greek cooking celebrates simplicity and quality ingredients.

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Popular Greek Categories

Mezze Grilled Meats Seafood Pies Salads Yogurt Dishes Honey Desserts Wines

Popular Greek Recipes

Moussaka

Moussaka

Layered eggplant and meat casserole

2 hours 4.9
Greek Salad

Greek Salad

Fresh vegetables with feta and olives

15 min 4.8
Souvlaki

Souvlaki

Grilled meat skewers with pita

30 min 4.9
Spanakopita

Spanakopita

Spinach and feta phyllo pie

1 hour 4.8
Tzatziki

Tzatziki

Yogurt cucumber dip with garlic

10 min 4.9
Baklava

Baklava

Honey-soaked nut pastry

2 hours 4.9
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Regional Specialties

Crete

  • • Crete: Dakos, Lamb with Stamnagathi, Mizithra Cheese, Sfakiani Pita

Cyclades

  • • Cyclades: Fava, Kopanisti, Tomato Fritters, Amygdalota

Macedonia

  • • Macedonia: Bougatsa, Soutzoukakia, Halva, Tsipouro

Peloponnese

  • • Peloponnese: Kalamata Olives, Hilopites, Orange Pie, Mavrodaphne Wine

Greek Cooking Tips

Essential Ingredients

  • • Greek extra virgin olive oil
  • • Authentic feta cheese from sheep's milk
  • • Fresh oregano and dill
  • • Greek yogurt and honey

Cooking Techniques

  • • Grill over charcoal for smoky flavor
  • • Work with phyllo dough quickly
  • • Let flavors meld in casseroles
  • • Finish with fresh lemon juice