Read all about some of the most popular Greek spices and herbs found in Greek cooking.  Many of these spices are from Greece and the Mediterranean region and are used for medicinal purposes as well as in many of the traditional Greek food dishes.

Greek Oregano: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Greek oregano, also called rigani or ρίγανη in Greek, is possibly the most popular herbs in Greek cuisine. If it isn’t already in the dish, many Greeks use ... Read More

Greek Chamomile: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Chamomile, also called chamomili or χαμομήλι in Greek, is one of the most popular teas in all of Greece. However, this is an herb that is only enjoyed as a..... Read More

Greek Mountain Tea: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Greek mountain tea is one of the most common herbal remedies in Greece. Outside of Greece, it’s possible to find the tea online or in specialty shops wherever ther... Read More

Greek Mint: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Although there are several types of mint that can be found in Greece, it’s spearmint, referred to as Dyosmos orδυόσμος  in Greek, that is used the most. Ho... Read More

Greek Thyme: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Thyme is a popular herb that is used in Greek cooking. Many households grow their own in pots and in their gardens, and both the fresh and dried versions of... Read More

Greek Rosemary: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Rosemary, also known as Thentrolivano or δεντρολίβανο in Greek, is also another herb that is used in Greek cooking and it is used medicinally, as well. I... Read More

Greek Sage: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Sage, referred to as Faskomilo or φασκόμηλο in Greek, is one of those herbs that aren’t often associated with Greek cooking. However, it is used in some r... Read More

Greek Parsley: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Parsley, known as maidanos or μαϊντανός in Greek, is one of those understated herbs that are staples in most Greek kitchens. Because of its mild flavor and ... Read More

Greek Dill: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Dill, referred to as Anithos or άνηθος in Greek, is another common ingredient in traditional Greek cooking, especially in vegetable dishes. It is also commonly... Read More

Greek Bay Leaves: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Bay leaf, also referred to as Daphni or δάφνη in Greek, is one of those herbs that is used in Greek cooking but that doesn’t seem to take center stage... Read More

Greek Basil: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Basil, known as Vasilikos or βασιλικός in Greek, is one of those plants that grow abundantly in Greece, yet it isn’t necessarily the preferred herb to use... Read More

Greek Cinnamon: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Cinnamon, referred to as kanela or κανέλα in Greek, is one of those spices that have a special place in Greek cuisine. Typically, it is associated with dessert... Read More

Greek Cloves: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Cloves, also referred to as Garifalo or γαρίφαλο in Greek, are one of those spices that have a special place in Greek cooking. Used in desserts, it doesn’t... Read More

Greek Cumin: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Cumin, referred to as kymino or κύμινο in Greek, seems to have been used more often in Greek medicine and cuisine more often during ancient times. Today, depe... Read More

Greek Mastic: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Mastic, referred to as mastika in Greek, is a spice that comes from the resin of the mastic tree. The Latin or scientific name for this plant is Pistacia lentiscu... Read More

Greek Mahleb: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Although mahleb (Prunus mahlab), or μαχλέπι (mahlepi), is used in Greek cuisine, it isn’t something that is used in everyday cooking. In fact, the only time... Read More

Greek Allspice: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Allspice, known as αρωματοπιπέρι (aromatopiperi) in Greek, is also commonly used in Greek cooking. It is one of those spices that is used both in sweet... Read More

Greek Fennel: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Greek fnnel, also called matharo or μάραθο in Greek, is treated as both an herb and a vegetable in Greek cuisine. The stalks have a texture similar to celery a... Read More

Greek Chives: Cooking and Medicinal Info

Chives, known as σχοινόπρασο (skinopraso) in Greek, is an herb that is commonly used in Greek cooking, especially as a garnish. This herb is easy to grow ... Read More