Simple Greek Roasted Vegetables with Oil and Lemon

Oil and lemon is a classic dressing in Greek cuisine. It can be made with just oil and lemon, or the dressing can be made with Greek herbs like oregano.... Read More

Easy Greek Style Vegetables in Tomato Sauce

One of the magical things about Greek cooking is the relative ease of some of the recipes. Greek vegetables in tomato sauce is one of the simplest things you can... ... Read More

Simple Greek Grilled Zucchini

There’s nothing like firing up the grill on a summer’s day! Zucchini are a nice addition to any grilled meal, and they are incredibly fast and easy to pr... Read More

Recipe for Vegan Greek Stuffed Tomatoes (Lenten)

Vegan Greek Style Stuffed Tomato (Yemistes Nhstisimes) Recipe Ingredients: 6 large tomatoes 6 large peppers 4 large potatoes peeled and cut into 6 slices each 2 tsp ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fried Zucchini

When your garden is overflowing with zucchini this fried zucchini recipe is a simple and easy vegetable dish that is great for parties and get-together. Greek Style ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Vegetarian Gyros

Gyros are made a certain way, but what if you’re a vegetarian, can’t eat meat, or are fasting? Just load up on all the other ingredients and skip the meat!... Read More

Recipe for Fried Eggplant Gyros

Those who don’t eat meat will enjoy this vegetarian gyro that has been made with fried eggplant! You can also use fried zucchini in this gyro instead. Grilled Eggp... Read More

Greek Style Zucchini Fritters

Greek Style Zucchini Fritters (Kolokithopites) Recipe Ingredients: 3 pounds zucchini, washed and stems removed 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoo... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Polenta with Onions

People throughout Greece cook coarse cornmeal like this throughout Greece. There are plenty of recipe variations, but this one is pretty common because onions are re... Read More

Recipe for Greek Crispy Eggplant Cooked With Batter

This dish appears to be a variation of an older recipe that is still prepared throughout Greece. Since the eggplants are fried in a batter, they have a nice, crispy.... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Oven Baked Okra

In Greece, Okra is commonly paired with fresh or canned tomatoes and the two flavors seem to go together well. This dish is made with tomatoes and onions and baked..... Read More

Recipe for Greek Zucchini Croquettes

This dish is a great appetizer or main course. Great in the summer when gardens are abundant! Greek Zucchini Croquettes (Kolokithokeftedes) Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fried Giant Beans

These crispy pan fried gigantes, also known as Greek elephant beans, are a great snack, as part of any Greek meal, and as part of a traditional meze. They are serv... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fries

Greek Style Fries Recipe Ingredients: 6 medium Russet potatoes 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups vegetable oil Toppings (optional) – feta cheese, olives, dried orega... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Stewed Potatoes

This recipe for Patates Yahni, or Greek style stewed potatoes, is served throughout Greece, especially during the colder months. Use any potato you can find, but if ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Cabbage Salad

Cabbages can be found regularly throughout Greece during the colder months of the year. This salad is simple to prepare and uses either red or white cabbage. It tas... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Bruschetta with Tomato and Feta

Dakos is a popular dish served regularly on the island of Crete. Rusks, which are hard, toast-like wedges of bread found regularly throughout the island, may be a bi... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style String Beans

This delicious dish made with fresh string beans in olive oil with tomatoes is a tasty vegetable side dish on any Greek table. With good quality Greek olive oil to..... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Baked Summer Vegetables (Briami)

A big pile of colorful, fresh baked summer vegetables that needs hardly any extra seasoning to taste delicious is the perfect dish for any table. Briami, also known ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Chickpea Patties

These chickpea patties, or Revithokeftedes, are commonly served on Greek islands such as Chios, as well as other places throughout Greece. If you don’t have ti... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Boiled Greens

In Greece, horta, or boiled greens, are staple foods. People make them in bag batches and keep them in the refrigerator to have on hand. The greens are typically eat... Read More

Greek Baked Beans in a Clay Pot Recipe

Clay pot cooking has been a part of Greek cuisine since ancient times. It is timeless because it works! The clay tends to meld the flavors in a certain way,... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fava Croquettes

Greek Style Fava Croquettes (Fava Keftedes) Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups yellow split pea soup 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped shallot 1 tablespoon... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Vegetables with Rice

Greek Style Vegetables with Rice Pilaf (Vegetable Pilafi) Recipe Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup medium grain ri... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Potato Salad

Greek Style Potato Salad (Patates Salata) Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds red or white potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/4 inch slices 12 Greek olives, pitted and chopp... Read More

Recipe for Fried Greek Style Tomato Croquettes

Fried Greek Style Tomato Croquettes (Tomatokeftedes) Recipe Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes 3 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1 large red onion, grated 1 tablespoon ... Read More

Recipe for Vegetarian Moussaka

Vegetarian (Moussaka) Greek Style Baked Eggplant Recipe Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants 1/4 cup olive oil 2 pounds white potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Potato Croquettes

This crispy potato dish is light and crunchy and is flavored with distinctly Greek ingredients, such as kefalotiri cheese, if you can find it. If you can’t fin... Read More

Recipe Greek Style Eggplant Stuffed with Caviar

This recipe originated on the island of Chios in its northern villages. However, this stuffed eggplant dish is prepared throughout Greece. You’ll want to find ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Giant Beans With Spinach

Spinach is one of those greens that is widely available in Greece, especially during the cooler months. However, if spinach isn’t available, this dish can stil... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Sauteed Greens

Bowls of stewed or sauteed greens are served with meals all over Greece. This recipe, which features a spicy note not often found on Greek tables, is prevalent on i... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Grilled Artichokes

Artichokes are commonly found throughout Greece and when they’re in season, cooks all over the country prepare the in delicious ways. These grilled baby artic... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fried Fennel Croquettes

Greek Style Fried Fennel Croquettes (Chian Malathropites) Ingredients: 4 fennel bulbs, trimmed, and reserve the fennel tops 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, pe... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Stewed Fennel and Onions

Fennel grows abundantly on the island of Folgrendos in the wild, and this dish is a fairly common way to enjoy them. Typically, Fagito Me Maratho is served over toas... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Pickled Peppers

The Greek word, toursi, refers to a way of preserving vegetables that involves preserved in spices and wine vinegar. These Greek pickled peppers are a popular vari... Read More

Recipe Greek Style Lemon Chickpeas With Chard

This recipe calls for Swiss chard, but feel free to substitute spinach instead.   Greek Style Lemon Chickpeas With Chard Ingredients: 6 cups cooked chickpeas (c... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Braised Peas

This dish is made all over Greece when peas and tomatoes are ultra fresh and in season. You can use frozen peas when making this if fresh peas aren’t available... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style White Beans with Greens

Greek Style White Beans with Greens (Fasoulia me Horta) Recipe Ingredients: 1 pound white navy beans beans 1/4 cup Greek olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cl... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Onion Pancakes

These onion pancakes are a staple in Greece, especially since the ingredients are so easy to find. Many variations exist depending on the region but the basic idea i... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Braised Greens with Potatoes

There are several steamed and braised greens recipes located throughout Greece. Although they have the same basic premise, the recipes do vary depending on the part ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Mushroom Stew

Mushrooms are foraged wild throughout Greece. This is the type of knowledge that people pass down through the generations. This recipe is cooked throughout Greece, a... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Marinated Artichokes

This dish, which is common on the island of Tinos, prepares artichokes using a marinade made of lemon, garlic, and other spices. This dish can be eaten on its own...... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Giant Baked Beans

In most Greek homes, beans are a staple. This dish, appropriately named gigantes, or giants, calls for large lima beans. These are great served warm but also delicio... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Zucchini Blossoms Stuffed with Bulgur

Bulgur wheat is found in cuisines around the Middle East, as well as a popular grain in Greek cooking. This delicious stuffed zucchini recipe can be served as either... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Vegetable Stew with Olive Oil

This robust vegetable stew is great as a main dish for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Feel free to jazz the recipe up with a few Kalamata olives and beans... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Okra with Sauce

Bamies me saltsa is a delicious Greek vegetable dish that can be served as the main dish or as a side dish. Greek Style Okra with Sauce Recipe Ingredients: 1... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fried Eggplant

Eggplant is a favorite in Greek cooking. This fried eggplant recipe is simple and easy but you can spice it up with your favorite seasonings to make it your own!... ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Peas with Artichokes

This hearty vegetable recipe is popular in Greece during fasting periods. With fresh peas, artichokes, parsley, and tomatoes is a simple vegetarian dish that packs a... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Stuffed Eggplant

Eggplant is a favorite in Greek cooking and melitzanes me lathi is a classic Greek dish. This eggplant recipe is great as a main dish because it’s incredibly filli... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Artichokes with Olive Oil

Plaki is Greek term used to describe a dish that is baked in the oven with olive oil and vegetables. This artichoke plaki recipe can be served as a vegetarian... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Beets and Green Beans

Although this dish is popular on the Greek islands year round, it is especially popular each year during Holy Lent. It is also a popular food to accompany seafood d... Read More

Recipe for Greek Lemon Potatoes

These crispy roasted potatoes are seasoned with fresh lemon and are made throughout Greece. Baked Greek Lemon Potatoes (Patatas Lemonatas) Recipe: 6 large potatoes,... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Toasted Chickpeas

Toasted chickpeas make a delicious and satisfying snack. It’s also a nice addition to a traditional meze spread. This can also be eaten as a side dish for mos... Read More

Simple Greek Grilled Vegetables

Vegetables grow in abundance in Greece, and it is also fairly common to cook outside over an open flame on a grill or outdoor oven or fire. When outside of... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Artichokes with Egg Lemon Sauce

In Greece, Avgolemono, a sauce made from broth, egg, and lemon, is used in a variety of dishes. Here, they are used to flavor artichokes, which grow well in the... <... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Artichokes with Caviar

This dish is made with artichokes, which are found all over Greece. Taramara, or Greek-style caviar, provides the seasoning. It is served throughout Greece, whenever... Read More

Recipe for Hortorizo – Greek Style Greens and Rice

This recipe for hortorizo uses a variety of mixed greens that tend to taste great when cooked down. In Greece, these greens are usually hand picked from greens that... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Roasted Potatoes

Versions of this recipe can be found throughout Greece. The flavors of fresh lemon, Greek olive oil, and Greek oregano give it an especially distinct flavor. The fre... Read More

Recipe for Greek Green Bean Casserole

Green beans are commonly grown throughout Greece. When they’re fresh and in season, a version of this recipe is a popular choice. Fassolakia Freska Recipe Ingr... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Bean Salad

This recipe uses white beans, that can also be found in Greece, such as gigantes. In reality, you can use anything that you have on hand. Greek Style Bean (Fasolia).... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Baked Chickpeas

Chickpeas are popular in Greek cooking and can be found in dishes made throughout Greece. Serve this is a side dish or as the main course for a simple meal Greek...... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Roasted Onions

Onions are popular throughout Greece. This simple Greek dish features roasted onions that are then finished with Greek olive oil and vinegar. Greek Style Roasted Oni... Read More

Recipe for Prosorizo – Greek Style Leeks and Rice

Leeks are commonly grown throughout Greece, and this simple rice dish is popularly served when leeks are in season. Greek Style Leeks and Rice (Prasorizo) Recipe Ing... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Zucchini in Tomato Sauce

It’s common throughout Greece to braise vegetables in tomato sauce. This version uses freshly picked zucchini but you can also use summer squash if you have it... Read More

Recipe for Greek Peas in Tomato Sauce

This recipe tastes best if you’re able to use fresh peas, but you’ll likely need to shell them yourself. If you can’t find shelled peas, frozen pea... Read More

Recipe for Greek Beans With Greens

Although this dish calls for spinach, you can actually use anything you might have on hand. It’s a great way to use up any extra greens you may have on... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Asparagus

In Greece, this dish is typically prepared when the asparagus are fresh. It works best with asparagus that appear early in the growing season. Greek Style Asparagus ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Stuffed Zucchini

In Greece, it’s common to stuff vegetables with fillings such as these. This meat-based version is commonly prepared with ground meat such as beef or lamb. You... Read More

Recipe for Salata me Kolokasi – Greek Taro Root Salad

Although it has fallen a little out of favor, taro root is grown in places throughout Greece, especially on islands such as Ikaria. Where it was once a staple food,.... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Artichokes with Fava Beans

This traditional dish tastes best when using the freshest artichokes and fava beans that you can find. However, you can use canned or frozen artichokes and the dish ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Honey Glazed Onions

These onions are sweet and aromatic and is just one of the ways they are prepared in Greece. Use authentic Greek honey if you an find it. Greek Style Honey... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Potatoes With Garlic

These aromatic roasted potatoes are prepared throughout Greece. If you can’t find juniper berries, substitute for 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves. Greek Styl... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Cabbage and Rice

This simple dish is served all over Greece when cabbages are in season as a side dish or light meal. Greek Style Cabbage and Rice (Lahanorizo) Recipe Ingredients: 1/... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Dandelion Greens Salad

Dandelions grow in the wild all over Greece. They’re best enjoyed when they’re young because they are less bitter. However, the bitter, more mature leave... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Potato Croquettes

This simple dish can be found all over Greece, but it is especially popular on the island of Crete, especially near Agios Nikolaos. This is commonly served as an app... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fava Beans With Lemon

This article calls for dried fava beans but you can easily use fresh, green fava beans if you have them on hand. Just shell the fresh ones so that you... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Stewed Greens With Zucchini

This recipe tastes best when using only the freshest greens and zucchini. It is typically served throughout Greece when all the ingredients are in season. Greek Styl... Read More

Recipe for Greek Green Beans With Oil and Lemon

Green beans are grown throughout Greece. This recipe is a popular choice, especially when the beans are in season. Greek Style Green Beans With Oil and Lemon (Fasoli... Read More

Recipe for Greek Eggplant and Cheese Casserole

This dish is named after the Dellagraciano Castle that is located on the island of Syros. No one really knows exactly how this casserole was developed, but the commo... Read More

Recipe for Tsakistes – Greek Cured Olives from Crete

Curing olives this way is popular on the island of Crete and in other places throughout Greece. If you have access to a fresh olive tree, consider curing your own...... Read More

Recipe for Greek Collard Greens With Pancetta

This dish was traditionally made with the hard, green leaves that surround a head of cabbage, but most Greeks nowadays seem to prefer collard greens or kale to the t... Read More

Recipe for Greek Purslane and Olive Salad

Purslane grows wild across the Greek countryside and can also be found readily in North America. If you have access to this plant and know how to identify and pick..... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Stewed Green Almonds With Onion and Tomatoes

If you have access to almond trees, consider picking some of the almonds when they’re green and then cooking this dish! It’s a traditional preparation on... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Stewed Peppers

This dish is especially popular throughout Greece when peppers and tomatoes are in season. It makes for an excellent side dish or as a meze. You can substitute cann... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Greens Salad with Feta and Olives

Since so many vegetables grow well in Greece, it makes sense that there are many different kinds of salads that people enjoy. This salad uses fresh greens such as da... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Greens with Zucchini

Stewed greens are a popular addition to the Greek table and they are usually served either cold or warm. Recipes can be found all over Greece for this popular dish,.... Read More

Recipe for Greek Island Style Beets

Beets grow well in certain parts of Greece, especially at the tail end of the growing season. As a result, recipes such as these are prepared throughout the country.... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Stuffed Vegetables

This is a popular dish to serve throughout Greece. Variations exist because it all depends on the local ingredients you can find. Use whichever vegetables you can fi... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Mushrooms

Versions of this dish can be found all over Greece. The types of mushrooms differ depending on what can be safely foraged or found in the markets. The spices differ.... Read More

Recipe for Greek Potatoes With Coriander

Although oregano is surely the most popular of all the Greek herbs, Greeks use other herbs and spices in their dishes, as well. These roasted potatoes are perfumed w... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Eggplant with Olives

Eggplants are bountiful in Greece during the height of the growing season, especially in the Greek islands. Versions of this dish are prepared throughout the country... Read More

Recipe for Greek Vegetable Eggplant and Zucchini Stew

Variations of this vegetable stew can be found throughout Greece. This recipe, however, originates in the northern islands of the Aegean. Greek Vegetable Stew with E... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Stuffed Swiss Chard

In Greece, it is common to stuff sturdy leaves, such as grape leaves and cabbage, with a savory filling. Although this isn’t done often, Swiss chard is a common ch... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Stuffed Cabbage

This dish is a popular choice to make in Greece when cabbage is in season. This dish is one of those variations that are common, especially in parts of Greece... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Green Beans With Grape Leaves

Grape vines grow well all over the country and at certain times of the year, they make their way into all kinds of dishes, including this green bean casserole. Greek... Read More

Recipe for Greek Islands Style Eggplant

Eggplants grow bountifully throughout Greece, and this recipe is a fairly common one, especially in the islands. You can use eggplants by themselves or also prepare ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Warm Tomato Salad

Tomatoes are commonly grown throughout Greece, which means that recipes like this are prepared all the time. This salad is even better when the tomatoes are perfectl... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Eggplant With Tomatoes and Feta

During the growing season, Greece is bursting with fresh produce. When eggplants and tomatoes, this dish is incredibly popular. Feel free to substitute zucchini to c... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Roasted Vegetables

Once you get familiar with this recipe, you can use it to roast any vegetables that you have on hand. Try following it as it is written at least once,... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Potato Keftedes With Tomatoes

Potatoes are commonly found throughout Greece, and this is a dish that is fairly common. This variation uses fresh, in season tomatoes along with the potatoes. Greek... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Orzo Pilaf

Pilaf is a common dish that is served throughout Greece. Some recipes use only rice, others incorporate other grains. This simple recipe uses a combination of rice a... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Pickled Green Tomatoes

If you have a surplus of tomatoes, this pickled green tomatoes recipe is a good way to use them. Make sure that the jars you use are cleaned and sterilized... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Sauteed Mushrooms

Versions of this recipe for sautéed mushrooms are served throughout Greece. Feel free to use more or less of these spices, depending on your personal tastes. Greek ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Marinated Mushrooms

Versions of this recipe are served throughout Greece whenever mushrooms are in season. Be sure to clean the mushrooms in advance. If you need to rinse the mushrooms ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style “Cracked” New Potatoes

This aromatic potato dish is the perfect complement to any meal. It tastes especially good with meat dishes and also meze. Greek Style Cracked New Potatoes (Patates ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Artichokes and Rice

Variations of this recipe can be found all over Greece and it is typically cooked whenever artichokes are in season. This particular version is particular version is... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Rice Pilaf with Fava Beans

This pilaf recipe is light and flavorful and pairs well with lamb, game, and pork dishes. It is commonly served all over Greece whenever fava beans are in season. Gr... Read More

Recipe for Santorini Style Eggplant with Cheese

On the island of Santorini, this dish is typically prepared with a variety of white eggplant that is commonly grown on the island. This dish is typically prepared wh... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Asparagus with Egg-Lemon Sauce

This popular dish is finished with a flavorful egg and lemon sauce (avgolemono). It is typically prepared throughout Greece whenever asparagus are in season. Greek S... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Asparagus

This simple recipe is finished with a simple avgolemono sauce and is made all over Greece when asparagus are in season. Greek Style Asparagus (Sparangia me Patates k... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Leeks

This recipe for leeks is so common throughout Greece that the dish is called “Klassika Prassa”, or leeks prepared in the “classic” way. It is... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Spinach Balls

This recipe is served throughout Greece when spinach is in season. Other greens can be used instead, such as kale, or wild greens, such as dandelions. Greek Style Sp... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fried Eggplant Balls

In Greece, keftedes aren’t just made with meat – they’re made with vegetables, as well. These eggplant keftedes are commonly prepared when eggplant... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Stuffed Zucchini With Egg and Lemon Sauce

When zucchini are in season, Greeks find a way to incorporate them into a variety of dishes. This recipe is one of the most common. Greek Style Stuffed Zucchini With... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Aromatic Giant Beans

Legumes such as these giant beans are common throughout Greece. This version contains aromatic spices such as coriander, which gives this dish its aromatic flavor. G... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fava and Carrot Pilaf

This pilaf dish is commonly prepared throughout Greece when the fava beans are fresh and in season in early spring. Carrots are readily available throughout the year... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Purslane and Beets Salad

Greek cooking is filled with plenty of fresh vegetables. This dish is prepared whenever beets are in season and purslane can be found in the hills. Greek Style Pursl... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Pickled Cucumbers

In Greece, pickling is a great way to preserve the harvest, and pickling cucumbers is a particular favorite. Use the freshest cucumbers you can find. Greek Style Pic... Read More