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🇬🇷Greek Recipes

Explore Greek cuisine — fresh Mediterranean salads, grilled seafood, flaky spanakopita, and the simplicity of olive oil and lemon.

31 recipes

Greek cuisine celebrates simplicity — the best olive oil, the freshest tomatoes, the finest feta. It's a Mediterranean tradition that values quality ingredients over complex technique. From the islands' seafood to the mainland's lamb dishes, Greek food is about gathering, sharing, and savoring life's simple pleasures.

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Greek Spinach Pie (Σπανακόπιτα) — Flaky Feta and Spinach Phyllo Pie
Spanakopita is a beloved Greek savory pie layered with crisp phyllo, spinach, herbs, and salty feta. It is served in homes, bakeries, and tavernas as a snack, side, or centerpiece for family meals.
95 min 8 445 cal

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Bifteki (Μπιφτέκι) — Greek Grilled Beef Patties with Herbs

Bifteki are Greek seasoned ground-meat patties, often grilled at home or in tavernas and served with lemon, potatoes, and salad. This version uses beef, grated onion, oregano, parsley, and a feta center for a classic family-style meal.

39 min 4 650 cal

Kotopita — Greek Chicken Phyllo Pie - authentic greek recipe

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Kotopita (Κοτόπιτα) — Greek Chicken Phyllo Pie

Kotopita is a traditional Greek savory pie made with tender chicken, herbs, cheese, and crisp phyllo. It belongs to the wider family of Greek pites, often served for Sunday lunch, family gatherings, and festive name-day tables.

130 min 8 654 cal

Kotopoulo Lemonato — Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes - authentic greek recipe

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Kotopoulo Lemonato (Κοτόπουλο Λεμονάτο) — Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes

Kotopoulo Lemonato is a classic Greek home dish of chicken roasted or braised with lemon, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and potatoes. Its bright pan juices are as important as the meat, meant for spooning over potatoes or bread.

105 min 6 590 cal

Hortopita — Wild Greens Phyllo Pie with Olive Oil - authentic greek recipe

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Hortopita (Χορτόπιτα) — Wild Greens Phyllo Pie with Olive Oil

Hortopita is a classic Greek country pie built around seasonal wild greens wrapped in crisp phyllo and generous olive oil. It’s especially loved in spring, when foraged horta are tender and aromatic, and it’s served warm or at room temperature.

90 min 8 360 cal

Tyropita — Greek Phyllo Pie with Feta, Eggs, and Pepper - authentic greek recipe

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Tyropita (Τυρόπιτα) — Greek Phyllo Pie with Feta, Eggs, and Pepper

Tyropita is a beloved Greek savory pie made with crisp phyllo and a creamy feta-egg filling. It’s a classic home and bakery staple across Greece, served warm for breakfast, snacks, and family gatherings.

70 min 8 385 cal

Fried Salt Cod with Potato Skordalia — Crispy cod with garlicky potato dip - authentic greek recipe

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Fried Salt Cod with Potato Skordalia (Μπακαλιάρος σκορδαλιά) — Crispy cod with garlicky potato dip

A beloved Greek classic, especially served on March 25th, pairing crisp fried salt cod with creamy potato skordalia. The contrast of briny fish and sharp garlic-lemon bite is pure taverna comfort.

815 min 6 640 cal

Sardines Plaki — Baked sardines with tomato and onion - authentic greek recipe

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Sardines Plaki (Σαρδέλες πλακί) — Baked sardines with tomato and onion

Sardines plaki is a classic Greek oven dish where oily fish bakes gently in a garlicky tomato-onion sauce with herbs and olive oil. It’s a beloved taverna-style preparation that highlights the Aegean’s seafood and simple pantry flavors.

55 min 4 360 cal

Slow-Baked Chickpeas — Greek chickpeas with onion and bay - authentic greek recipe

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Slow-Baked Chickpeas (Ρεβύθια φούρνου) — Greek chickpeas with onion and bay

A classic island-style Greek dish where chickpeas bake slowly until creamy, perfumed with onion and bay. Often associated with Sunday cooking, it relies on patience, good olive oil, and gentle heat for its signature “siganá” tenderness.

205 min 6 420 cal

Fasolakia Lathera — Greek Green Beans Braised in Tomato and Olive Oil - authentic greek recipe

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Fasolakia Lathera (Φασολάκια λαδερά) — Greek Green Beans Braised in Tomato and Olive Oil

Fasolakia lathera is a classic Greek “ladera” dish where vegetables are gently braised in tomato and generous olive oil. It’s everyday home cooking—simple, fragrant, and meant to be enjoyed with bread or feta.

70 min 4 360 cal

Hilopites — Greek egg pasta with tomato and butter - authentic greek recipe

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Hilopites (Χυλοπίτες) — Greek egg pasta with tomato and butter

Hilopites are traditional Greek egg pasta, often cooked in a light tomato sauce or finished simply with butter and cheese. This version keeps the flavors rustic and home-style, like a village Sunday lunch.

35 min 4 520 cal

Kagianas — Greek Eggs with Tomato, Feta, and Oregano - authentic greek recipe

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Kagianas (Καγιανάς) — Greek Eggs with Tomato, Feta, and Oregano

Kagianas is a rustic Greek breakfast of softly scrambled eggs cooked in a quick tomato sauce, finished with feta and oregano. Popular in village kitchens and seaside tavernas, it’s simple, fast, and deeply comforting.

22 min 2 456 cal

Fried Salt Cod with Skordalia — Crisp cod with garlicky potato dip - authentic greek recipe

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Fried Salt Cod with Skordalia (Μπακαλιάρος σκορδαλιά) — Crisp cod with garlicky potato dip

A beloved Greek classic, fried salt cod is paired with skordalia, a pungent garlic-potato emulsion. Often served on March 25th, it balances crunchy batter with creamy, sharp dip and lemony freshness.

815 min 6 640 cal

Stuffed Calamari — Squid filled with rice, pine nuts, and raisins - authentic greek recipe

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Stuffed Calamari (Καλαμάρι γεμιστό) — Squid filled with rice, pine nuts, and raisins

Kalamarí gemistó is a classic Greek island-style seafood dish where tender squid is stuffed with fragrant rice, pine nuts, and sweet raisins. It’s often served during Lent and seaside family gatherings, balancing briny freshness with warm Mediterranean aromatics.

75 min 4 520 cal

Greek Green Beans in Olive Oil — Tender green beans braised with tomato and extra-virgin olive oil - authentic greek recipe

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Greek Green Beans in Olive Oil (Φασολάκια λαδερά) — Tender green beans braised with tomato and extra-virgin olive oil

A beloved Greek ladera dish, fasolakia simmers green beans in tomato, onion, and generous olive oil until silky and rich. It’s traditionally served warm or at room temperature with bread and feta in home kitchens across Greece.

75 min 4 365 cal

Soutzoukakia Smyrneika — Greek Spiced Meatballs in Tomato Sauce - authentic greek recipe

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Soutzoukakia Smyrneika (Σουτζουκάκια Σμυρνέικα) — Greek Spiced Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Soutzoukakia Smyrneika are Asia Minor–style Greek meatballs perfumed with cumin and garlic, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Traditionally served over rice or mashed potatoes, they reflect Smyrna’s spice-loving culinary heritage.

70 min 6 520 cal

Pastitsio — Greek Baked Pasta with Beef Ragù and Béchamel - authentic greek recipe

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Pastitsio (Παστίτσιο) — Greek Baked Pasta with Beef Ragù and Béchamel

Pastitsio is a beloved Greek oven-baked pasta casserole layered with spiced beef ragù, tubular pasta, and a thick béchamel cap. Often served at family gatherings and Sunday lunches, it balances warm cinnamon-clove notes with creamy comfort.

105 min 8 760 cal

Spanakopita — Greek Spinach and Feta Phyllo Pie - authentic greek recipe

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Spanakopita (Σπανακόπιτα) — Greek Spinach and Feta Phyllo Pie

Spanakopita is a classic Greek savory pie of spinach, herbs, and feta wrapped in shatteringly crisp phyllo. It’s a staple of home kitchens and bakeries, served warm for family meals or cut small for mezze tables.

90 min 8 420 cal

Moussaka — Classic Greek Layered Eggplant and Beef Bake - authentic greek recipe

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Moussaka (Μουσακάς) — Classic Greek Layered Eggplant and Beef Bake

Moussaka is a beloved Greek oven-bake of fried or roasted eggplant layered with spiced beef-tomato sauce and a creamy béchamel topping. It’s a taverna classic, often served at family gatherings and Sunday lunches across Greece.

120 min 8 560 cal

Lahanodolmades — Greek Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono - authentic greek recipe

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Lahanodolmades (Λαχανοντολμάδες) — Greek Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono

Lahanodolmades are beloved Greek cabbage rolls filled with herbed rice and meat, gently simmered until tender. They’re finished with silky avgolemono (egg-lemon) sauce, a classic Greek technique that adds bright tang and comforting richness.

120 min 6 520 cal

Papoutsakia — Greek Stuffed Eggplant with Meat Sauce and Béchamel - authentic greek recipe

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Papoutsakia (Παπουτσάκια) — Greek Stuffed Eggplant with Meat Sauce and Béchamel

Papoutsakia are classic Greek “little shoes”: roasted eggplant halves filled with cinnamon-kissed meat sauce and topped with creamy béchamel. Popular in home kitchens and tavernas, they echo the flavors of moussaka in an elegant, individual portion.

85 min 6 520 cal

Youvetsi — Greek Lamb and Orzo Baked in Tomato Sauce - authentic greek recipe

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Youvetsi (γιουβέτσι) — Greek Lamb and Orzo Baked in Tomato Sauce

Youvetsi is a classic Greek Sunday dish where lamb is slowly braised in tomato and warm spices, then baked with orzo until silky and rich. Traditionally finished with grated cheese, it’s a comforting family-style meal served straight from the pan.

190 min 6 765 cal

Imam Bayildi — Greek Olive Oil-Braised Stuffed Eggplant - authentic greek recipe

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Imam Bayildi (Ιμάμ Μπαϊλντί) — Greek Olive Oil-Braised Stuffed Eggplant

Imam Bayildi is a beloved Eastern Mediterranean eggplant dish embraced in Greek home cooking, where silky aubergines are stuffed with sweet onions, tomato, and herbs. It is braised generously in olive oil and served at room temperature for peak flavor.

95 min 6 330 cal

Pastitsada — Corfu-Style Braised Beef with Pasta - authentic greek recipe

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Pastitsada (Παστιτσάδα) — Corfu-Style Braised Beef with Pasta

Pastitsada is a signature Corfiot Sunday dish where beef is slowly braised in a spiced tomato-wine sauce, then served over pasta. Its warm spices and glossy sauce reflect Venetian influence on Ionian Greek cooking.

175 min 6 740 cal