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Avgolemono Soup

Αυγολέμονο

A silky chicken and rice soup thickened with egg and bright with lemon.

SoupGreek8 ingredients

Baklava

Μπακλαβάς

Layers of crisp phyllo, chopped nuts, and cinnamon, soaked in a honey and lemon syrup.

DessertGreek10 ingredients

Briam (Greek Roasted Vegetables)

Μπριάμ

Zucchini, potatoes, eggplant, and tomatoes slow-roasted in olive oil and herbs.

Side dishGreek11 ingredients

Chicken Souvlaki

Σουβλάκι

Lemony, garlicky marinated chicken skewers, grilled until charred.

DinnerGreek10 ingredients

Classic Hummus

Smooth, creamy chickpea and tahini dip with lemon and garlic.

AppetizerGreek9 ingredients

Dolmades

Ντολμάδες

Grape leaves stuffed with lemony herbed rice, served cold or at room temperature.

AppetizerGreek12 ingredients

Fasolada

Φασολάδα

The national soup of Greece: white beans, carrot, celery, and tomato in good olive oil.

SoupGreek12 ingredients

Galaktoboureko

Γαλακτομπούρεκο

A creamy semolina custard baked inside crisp phyllo and soaked in lemon syrup.

DessertGreek11 ingredients

Gemista (Stuffed Peppers and Tomatoes)

Γεμιστά

Peppers and tomatoes baked with herbed rice, a summer staple in Greek homes.

DinnerGreek12 ingredients

Gigantes Plaki

Γίγαντες πλακί

Giant white beans baked in a sweet tomato and herb sauce.

Side dishGreek12 ingredients

Greek Lemon Potatoes

Πατάτες λεμονάτες

Potatoes roasted in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano until browned and creamy inside.

Side dishGreek8 ingredients

Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

Χωριάτικη σαλάτα

A village salad of ripe tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and a slab of feta with olive oil and oregano. No lettuce.

SaladGreek10 ingredients

Homemade Lamb Gyro Meat

Γύρος

Seasoned lamb and beef loaf sliced thin for pita sandwiches, baked at home without a spit.

DinnerGreek11 ingredients

Horta Vrasta

Χόρτα βραστά

Boiled bitter greens dressed with olive oil and lemon. The everyday Greek side dish.

Side dishGreek6 ingredients

Keftedes

Κεφτέδες

Greek meatballs with mint and oregano, fried until crisp and served with tzatziki.

AppetizerGreek13 ingredients

Lemon Oregano Roast Chicken

Chicken roasted with lemon, garlic, and oregano until the skin is crisp and the pan juices are golden.

DinnerGreek9 ingredients

Loukoumades

Λουκουμάδες

Crisp little Greek doughnut puffs drizzled with honey and cinnamon.

DessertGreek10 ingredients

Moussaka

Μουσακάς

Layers of eggplant, spiced lamb and tomato sauce, and a thick béchamel, baked until golden.

DinnerGreek16 ingredients

Pastitsio

Παστίτσιο

A Greek baked pasta with spiced meat sauce and a thick béchamel, like a lasagna with tube pasta.

DinnerGreek16 ingredients

Revithia (Baked Chickpeas)

Ρεβίθια

Slow-baked chickpeas with lemon, onion, and olive oil. A Sunday dish on Sifnos.

DinnerGreek10 ingredients

Saganaki

Σαγανάκι

Pan-fried cheese with a golden crust, finished with a squeeze of lemon.

AppetizerGreek6 ingredients

Shrimp Saganaki

Γαρίδες σαγανάκι

Shrimp baked in a tomato sauce with feta and ouzo, served with crusty bread.

DinnerGreek10 ingredients

Spanakopita

Σπανακόπιτα

Crisp phyllo pastry filled with spinach, feta, and herbs.

DinnerGreek13 ingredients

Tzatziki

Τζατζίκι

A thick yogurt, cucumber, and garlic dip. Cool, tangy, and perfect with grilled meat.

SauceGreek7 ingredients

Yogurt with Honey and Walnuts

Γιαούρτι με μέλι

The simplest Greek dessert or breakfast: thick strained yogurt, honey, and toasted walnuts.

BreakfastGreek5 ingredients