Greek fries are certainly special. Fried with olive oil, these hand cut potatoes are a staple of Greek cuisine. Sure, you can simply put some salt and pepper on it..... Read More

Grecian cuisine is heavily influenced by the Middle East thanks to centuries of migrations and invasions. Dolmas (stuffed vegetable) are originally a Middle Eastern ... Read More

Greek Pan Seared Cheese (Saganaki) Recipe Ingredients: 1 pound Kasseri Cheese 1 cup cold water 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup flour for coating (use gluten-free flour if f... Read More

Cabbage leaves stuffed with meat and rice and served with an egg-lemon sauce are a Greek winter classic. Greek Cabbage Rolls (Lahanodolmathes) Recipe Ingredients: La... Read More

Although this recipe involves honey, it isn’t a dessert. It’s a traditional appetizer or meze that is commonly served on the island of Crete as well as ... Read More

In Greece and throughout the Mediterranean, it is possible to find small, fresh anchovies that are uncured. Although it is possible to find anchovies sold fresh in t... Read More

Although you can always put Greek olives in a dish and serve them as is, marinating them gives them a whole new dimension! This is a popular meze dish that is serv... Read More

Fish dishes are very popular in coastal towns and island communities in Greece. This simple smoked trout appetizer requires no actual cooking, so it’s perfect for ... Read More

Piroski are a well-known Greek appetizer, introduced by the Pontians from the black sea area. When the Pontians were scattered throughout Greece, they maintained the... Read More

Maidanosalata is a delicious parsley spread that you can serve as an appetizer or snack all year round! All you need is a food processor to make sure all the... Read More

Sweet pimiento peppers from Florina, which is part of Macedonia Greece, are so famous they’re called Florina peppers. Roasting and grilling bell peppers adds a... Read More

What’s more Greek than cucumbers, feta, and mint? The simple Greek appetizer is even easier to throw together than a regular salad but the flavors certainly pack a... Read More

Shrimp is a popular ingredient in any coastal town in Greece. The latholemono sauce (whipped oil and lemon juice) you serve over these boiled shrimp is a classic Gre... Read More

In Greece, smoking is a common method for preserving fish such as anchovies, sardines, or mackerel. If you’re making this dish outside of Greece, look in Greek... Read More

This simple meze is best prepared when bell peppers are in season. It can also be served as a side dish. Greek Style Pepper Salad Appetizer (Piperies Oreteiko) Recip... Read More

Greek Style Lenten Fish Roe Salad (Taramosalata) Recipe Ingredients: 6 -7 slices of stale bread with no crust (use gluten-free bread if following a gluten-free diet)... Read More

This spicy dish is often served as an appetizer, or meze, in Greece. The spicy notes from the black pepper contrast nicely with the natural sweetness of dried figs.... Read More

Versions of this dish are served throughout Greece, typically as a meze and often with slices of freshly, baked bread. It is an incredibly popular dish. Greek Style... Read More

This recipe is popular throughout Greece. Taking the extra time to find important Greek feta if you are outside of Greece will make this dish even better! Greek Styl... Read More

This recipe is a great part of any meze spread. It can be found throughout Greece. Use Kasseri cheese if you can find it. If you can’t, substitute it for moz... Read More

Olives grow in abundance throughout Greece and there are many varieties. This dish does taste best with a dark variety, such as Kalamata olives, but you can use anyt... Read More

Halloumi is a traditional cheese that is made on the island of Cyprus, which isn’t officially a part of modern-day Greece but it was part of Greece at one time... Read More

Variations of this recipe can be found throughout Greece, but are especially popular on islands such as Crete. This recipe involves stuffing the center of each olive... Read More

Legumes, such as white beans, are a staple part of the traditional Greek diet. This white bean puree is commonly served as a meze and tastes great with bread, cracke... Read More

This recipe is served all over Greece, but especially wherever artichokes are plentiful. It can be served cold or room temperature, but it definitely tastes better h... Read More

In Greece, it is fairly common to dunk vegetables in batter, fry them, and serve them as part of a meze spread. On the island of Tinos, these fried and battered... ... Read More

Almond trees grow very well in Greece, especially on islands such as Crete. This roasted almond is a staple when the almonds are ready to be picked. Versions of this... Read More

There are a lot of variations to the classic stuffed grape leaves recipe that can be found throughout Greece. This one is a vegan version of it that is finished... <... Read More

These savory sticks are perfumed with cumin and Greek cheese and are usually served with other meze. They taste especially good when dipped into tzatziki or even sk... Read More