Greek

A flavorful twist on Mediterranean quinoa salad, incorporating salty grilled halloumi cheese and a hint of mint for a refreshing taste of the Aegean.

Quinoa · Water · Halloumi cheese · Cucumber

A simplified version of lamb souvlaki, using pre-cut lamb and a faster marinade, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Lamb leg, cut into cubes · Lemon zest · Olive oil · Garlic powder

Tender cubes of lamb marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, grilled to perfection on skewers. A quintessential Greek street food and appetizer.

Lamb shoulder, boneless · Lemon juice · Olive oil · Garlic, minced

Tender marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, served with traditional accompaniments.

Chicken breast or thighs · Olive oil · Lemon juice · Dried oregano

A classic Greek savory pie filled with spinach, feta cheese, onions, and herbs, baked in layers of crisp phyllo dough.

Fresh spinach · Feta cheese · Yellow onion · Fresh dill

A classic, rustic Greek salad featuring fresh vegetables, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese, dressed simply with olive oil and oregano. No lettuce is used in the traditional version.

Ripe tomatoes · Cucumber · Green bell pepper · Red onion

A traditional Greek moussaka featuring layers of eggplant, a rich lamb or beef ragu, and a creamy béchamel sauce, baked to golden perfection.

Eggplant · Ground lamb or beef · Onion, finely chopped · Garlic, minced

Tender, marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection, served in warm pita bread with fresh tomatoes, red onion, tzatziki sauce, and a sprinkle of parsley. A true taste of Greece.

Chicken thighs · Pita bread · Greek yogurt · Cucumber

A delightful variation from Crete, Dakos features barley rusks (paximadia) softened with water, topped with grated fresh tomatoes, crumbled feta or mizithra cheese, capers, and a generous drizzle of olive oil and oregano. It's a hearty and flavorful salad.

Barley rusks (Paximadia) · Ripe tomatoes · Feta cheese or Mizithra cheese · Capers

The quintessential Greek salad, Horiatiki, is a refreshing and rustic dish featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sharp red onion, briny Kalamata olives, and a generous slab of feta cheese, all dressed simply with olive oil and oregano. It's traditionally made without lettuce.

Ripe tomatoes · Cucumber · Red onion · Kalamata olives