5-Minute Greek Style Cheese Dip

Appetizers, also referred to as meze, are a big part of Greek cuisine. These dishes can all be combined together to form one big meal, or they also make for easy, ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Yogurt

If you could buy your Greek yogurt in a store, why would you want to make it yourself? Well, once you take one taste of your homemade version, you’ll understan... Read More

Recipe for Greek Oil and Vinegar Dressing Sauce

This oil and vinegar dressing is one of the most popular condiments in Greece. Typically, authentic Greek, cold pressed olive oil is used. Red wine vinegar is the mo... Read More

Recipe for Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki is a Greek dipping sauce served with grilled meats such as lamb and chicken. Although the spelling can be intimidating, it’s pronounced “tad-zee-ki.... Read More

Recipe for Greek Poor Man’s Caviar Recipe

Referred to as “Poor Mans Caviar”, this Greek tapenade recipe is common on the island of Syros. It’s traditionally made using a mortar and pestle, ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Tomato Paste

Greek Style Tomato Paste (Stoumbi) Recipe Ingredients: 2 pounds ripe tomatoes 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1/4 cup fresh parsley, basil, or oregano leaves... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Tomato Spread Dip

On the island of Chios where this dish originates, the tomatoes that are used in this spread are small and sweet. However, any type of ripe, fresh tomato that you...... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Anchovy Sauce

This Greek anchovy sauce is best if made with whole anchovies that have been packed in brine. You can certainly use canned anchovies if that’s all you can find... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Stewed Caper Spread

The higher quality the capers are, the more delicious this spread will be! This spread is commonly spread on slices of bread or served as a dip with bread slices. G... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Whipped Feta Spread

Kopanisti me Feta is a popular spread that is prepared on the island of Ikaria and also throughout Greece. It’s usually served with meals or as part of a simp... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Yogurt Lemon Dill Sauce

This is a versatile sauce that tastes great on both vegetable dishes and on seafood dishes. For best results, use traditional Greek yogurt. It’s even better if... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Yellow Split Pea and Garlic Spread

This dip is prepared in a similar way as skordalia, except it uses yellow split peas instead of the traditional bread or potato. A version of this bean dip can... Read More

Recipe for Greek Egg Lemon Sauce

Avgolemono is a staple sauce used in many Greek dishes and soups.  It is quick and easy to make and can be added to many recipes! Greek Egg Lemon Sauce (Avgolemono... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Olive Spread

Pasta Elias is a type of olive spread and is made from simple ingredients. It is found all over Greece and the exact recipe depends on the family and on the... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Tomato Sauce

Just about every culture has some kind of tomato based sauce, including France, Italy, Mexico, and even India. A simple and easy tomato sauce recipe is something eve... Read More

Recipe for Greek Garlic Sauce (Skordalia)

Skordalia is usually served with batter-fried fish, fried vegetables (usually eggplant and zucchini), poached fish, or boiled vegetables (mostly beets). It is someti... Read More

Recipe for Saltsa Bechamel – Greek Style Béchamel (White Sauce)

In Grecian cuisine, béchamel sauce is used most frequently in moussaka and pastitsio. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teas... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Spicy Almond Sauce

This flavorful sauce is made from ground almonds and is incredibly flavorful. It is common on the island of Crete and elsewhere in Greece where you can find plenty o... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fava Bean Spread

Koukofava, also known as fava bean spread, is a popular dish served in Greece when the fava beans are green and in season. You can, however, make this dish with... <... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Walnut Sauce

Walnuts grow abundantly in Greece so they appear in many recipes. This sauce is typically served with seafood, poultry, pork, and even vegetable dishes. Greek Style ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Garlic Sauce With Walnuts

Skordalia is a popular sauce in Greece that has many uses. It can be eaten on its own as a dip or be used as a finishing sauce. There are... Read More

Recipe for Greek Fish Sauce

In Greece, fish is often brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. It is then roasted or grilled, and then finished with a lemony sauc... Read More

Recipe for Taro Root Skordalia

This traditional dip is typically prepared with potatoes or bread. On islands such as Ikaria, however, taro root, which grows readily, is used. Taro Root Skordalia R... Read More

Recipe for Greek Pine Nut Sauce

This savory sauce features pine nuts as the main ingredient. It is typically used as a garnish on meat and seafood dishes. Greek Style Pine Nut Sauce (Koukoumaria Sa... Read More

Recipe Greek Red Pepper Dip (Ktipiti)

Ktipiti is a traditional Greek dish that uses fresh red peppers when they are in season. It’s versatile and you can use this is a dip or a sauce. Greek... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Garlic Dip with Capers

This recipe makes a great dip or even a sauce for fish or poultry. The capers give it a nice salty flavor. Greek Style Garlic Dip with Capers Recipe Ingredients:... ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Almond and Garlic Dip

Almonds grow plentifully all over Greece, especially in Greek islands such as Crete. You can easily munch on them once their picked and roasted, or you can make reci... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Preserved Lemons

Lemon trees are common throughout Greece. Those that aren’t used fresh are preserved in recipes such as this. These lemons are best with organic lemons. Greek ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Yogurt and Almond Sauce With Coriander

This sauce is traditionally used to flavor meat, seafood, and even vegetable dishes. It even tastes great on pilafi dishes! If you make the sauce a little thicker by... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Mustard Sauce

Although mustard isn’t a popular ingredient in Greek cooking, it does makes it’s way into the cuisine now and then, especially since the former King of G... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Sugar Syrup

Many Greek desserts are finished off with a sweet syrup such as this. The syrups in many recipes call for honey, but what if you don’t want to use honey... Read More

Greek Style Tomato Sauce With Cinnamon

In Greek cooking, aromatic spices like cinnamon are often used in sauces, like this tomato sauce. This dish is served all over Greece over foods like pasta, rice, an... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Sesame Sauce

This Greek sesame sauce is used throughout Greece in a variety of ways. Use it to finish off seafood dishes, as a dip, or to top recipes such as these... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Green Grape Sauce

This sauce recipe is traditionally prepared on the island of Crete using green, unrip grapes. It is typically used as a topping for pork, game meats, and some vegeta... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Light Tomato Sauce

There are two kinds of tomato sauce that are used in Greek cuisine. This lighter sauce forms the basis of many recipes, such as rice pilaf. Greek Style Light Tomato.... Read More

Recipe for Savory Greek Style Honey Sauce

Honey is commonly found throughout Greece. Versions of this sauce can be found all over the country, but this particular version is traditional in the Peloponnese re... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Garlic Mayonnaise

This garlic mayonnaise as a Greek twist with the addition of the Greek yogurt. It is used in Greek to accompany seafood, poultry, and vegetable dishes. It can also b... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Wine and Honey Sauce

This traditional sauce is common in the Peloponnese. Be sure to use the small, brined capers. If you can’t find those in the store, simply omit that part of th... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Mayonnaise

This Greek-style mayonnaise gets its distinct flavor from the Greek olive oil that is used and light texture from the Greek yogurt. It can be used to make taramosala... Read More