CULTURE
15 Big, Fat Greek Recipes
We all know Greek food is some of the heartiest, tastiest, and most crowd-pleasing cuisine around! Here's how to make your own.
Take the mystery out of Greek cooking and enjoy the amazing and fresh flavors in your own kitchen!
Pastitsio is an incredible comfort food dish with a meaty spiced lamb sauce tossed with tender pasta, then baked with bechamel and cheese on top!
Baked Greek Chicken is so flavorful and so easy. Serve this over rice but you can serve it over potatoes, quinoa, couscous or even orzo would be delicious.
The flavors of Greece come together in this main-dish salad packed with lemon zest, oregano, and mint for that life-on-the-Mediterranean feel. To perfectly cook the chicken breast, sear it in a hot pan to develop a golden crust, then reduce the heat and cover to trap in all the moisture.
This recipe marries tender but crunchy grilled veggies with orzo pasta, chunks of feta, and a light, citrusy vinaigrette. Serve this alongside any grilled meats, and consider making a double batch, because it's real tasty!
When we think of Greece, we think of beautiful turquoise seas, lush islands, and great food! Here’s a dish featuring the ancient grain farro, topped with a traditional Greek mixture of juicy cucumbers, bright tomatoes, and briny feta. Add some lovely fresh-cooked shrimp and you’ve got a meal!
Who knew that old Greek housewives had discovered the same homey weeknight fare as their Midwestern counterparts?
Here's to make Greek yogurt in your oven with just two simple ingredients!
Tzatziki can be paired with lamb, grilled chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, vegetables, or fish, or even just eaten by itself. It's that good.
Pair traditional Greek ingredients like feta and lamb to create a one-of-a-kind burger experience. Top the burger with your choice of two delicious condiments--tzatziki or tirokateri, or both.
Every bite is something different with this Grilled Lamb Pita, whether it's the spiced juicy lamb burger, the crunchy pistachio, the fresh mint, the dill, or the tart yogurt sauce. Pour yourself a nice glass of white wine after creating this outstanding dish; you deserve it.
A boneless leg of lamb is crusted with Mediterranean herbs and roasted in the oven. The result is a delicious meal that is impressive and surprisingly easy to make.
Vegetarian dishes don’t have to be boring at all. Fried, crispy chickpea balls with sesame and herbs are best dipped in a sauce of your choice or stuffed in warm pita bread.
Completely vegan-friendly and gluten-free, these falafel are baked in a hot oven to make for a far lighter but no less tasty version than you could get at any side-street kebab shop!
Healthy, vegan-friendly, paleo baklava bars that are packed full of sweet, nutty flavor and healthy fats. Lower in carbs, sugar, and great for snacking or breakfast on the go. They taste like dessert, but are made with REAL FOOD.
Avgolemono (pronounced ahv-goh-leh-mohn-oh) is the Greek chicken soup for the soul. It is every yiayia and mama’s answer to anything from the common cold to a downtrodden spirit.
