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🇬🇷Greek Recipes

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

97 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 · Desserts
Vasilopita (Βασιλόπιτα) — Greek New Year’s Coin Cake
Vasilopita is Greece’s beloved New Year’s cake, sliced at midnight to welcome good fortune. A coin is hidden inside, and the person who finds it is said to receive luck for the year ahead.
80 min 12 430 cal

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Greek · Main Courses

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

Amygdalota — Chewy Greek Almond Cookies with Orange and Almond - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Desserts

Amygdalota (Αμυγδαλωτά) — Chewy Greek Almond Cookies with Orange and Almond

Amygdalota are classic Greek almond sweets, often served with coffee at celebrations and name days. Their chewy center and fragrant citrus notes come from finely ground almonds and orange zest, finished with a snowy dusting of sugar.

38 min 18 155 cal

Vasilopita — Greek New Year cake with a hidden coin - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Desserts

Vasilopita (Βασιλόπιτα) — Greek New Year cake with a hidden coin

Vasilopita is Greece’s beloved New Year cake, sliced at midnight to bless the home and reveal a hidden coin for good luck. This version is a classic orange-scented, butter-rich cake finished with a snowy layer of powdered sugar.

80 min 12 420 cal

Koulourakia — Greek Sesame-Topped Easter Butter Cookies - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Desserts

Koulourakia (Κουλουράκια) — Greek Sesame-Topped Easter Butter Cookies

Koulourakia are classic Greek butter cookies shaped into braids or twists and traditionally baked for Orthodox Easter. Lightly sweet and fragrant, they’re finished with a glossy egg wash and sesame for a celebratory crunch.

43 min 24 165 cal

Santorini Fava — Creamy yellow split pea purée with capers - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Appetizers

Santorini Fava (Φάβα Σαντορίνης) — Creamy yellow split pea purée with capers

A signature dish from Santorini, this silky purée of yellow split peas is simmered with onion and bay until spoon-soft, then finished with olive oil and capers. It’s a humble meze that highlights the island’s prized fava and bright, briny toppings.

65 min 6 245 cal

Trahanas Soup — Greek fermented grain comfort soup - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Soups

Trahanas Soup (Τραχανάς) — Greek fermented grain comfort soup

Trahanas soup is a beloved Greek winter bowl made from fermented cracked wheat and dairy, simmered into a creamy, tangy porridge-like soup. It’s a humble village staple, often finished with olive oil, pepper, and a little cheese for extra richness.

35 min 4 320 cal

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

Greek · Main Courses

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

Diples — Crispy Honey-Walnut Ribbon Pastries - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Desserts

Diples (Δίπλες) — Crispy Honey-Walnut Ribbon Pastries

Diples are celebratory Greek fried pastries, rolled into ribbon-like shapes and soaked in honey syrup. Often served at weddings and winter holidays, they balance shattering crunch with warm spice and nuts.

80 min 12 330 cal

Kataifi — Shredded Phyllo Walnut Pastry in Syrup - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Desserts

Kataifi (Κανταΐφι) — Shredded Phyllo Walnut Pastry in Syrup

Kataifi is a beloved Greek syrup-soaked pastry made from fine shredded phyllo wrapped around a spiced walnut filling. It’s baked until deeply golden, then drenched in fragrant lemon-cinnamon syrup for a crisp-yet-juicy bite.

95 min 12 430 cal

Yalantzi Dolmadakia — Vine Leaves Stuffed with Rice, Pine Nuts, and Dill - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Appetizers

Yalantzi Dolmadakia (Ντολμαδάκια γιαλαντζί) — Vine Leaves Stuffed with Rice, Pine Nuts, and Dill

Dolmadakia yalantzi are classic Greek meatless stuffed vine leaves, perfumed with dill and brightened with lemon. Often served at mezze tables and during fasting periods, they balance tender rice, pine nuts, and olive oil in each bite.

100 min 6 360 cal

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

Greek · Main Courses

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

Greek · Main Courses

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

Greek · Main Courses

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

Kokoretsi — Charcoal-Grilled Wrapped Lamb Offal - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Kebabs

Kokoretsi (Κοκορέτσι) — Charcoal-Grilled Wrapped Lamb Offal

Kokoretsi is a celebratory Greek charcoal-grilled specialty of seasoned lamb offal wrapped in caul fat and threaded on a spit. It is especially loved at Easter tables, sliced hot and served with lemon, bread, and sharp salads.

135 min 6 520 cal

Kakavia — Greek Fisherman’s Fish Soup with Herbs - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Soups

Kakavia (Κακαβιά) — Greek Fisherman’s Fish Soup with Herbs

Kakavia is a classic Greek fisherman’s soup, traditionally made dockside with the day’s mixed catch, olive oil, lemon, and herbs. It’s light yet deeply savory, celebrating the Aegean love of simple, pristine seafood.

65 min 6 320 cal

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

Greek · Main Courses

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

Stamnagathi Salad — Greek Wild Greens Salad with Lemon Dressing - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Salads

Stamnagathi Salad (Σταμναγκάθι) — Greek Wild Greens Salad with Lemon Dressing

Stamnagathi is a prized wild green from Crete, lightly blanched and dressed simply with lemon and olive oil. This salad is a classic meze that celebrates bitter greens balanced by bright citrus and briny capers.

20 min 4 165 cal

Koulouri Thessalonikis — Greek Sesame Bread Ring street snack - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Breads

Koulouri Thessalonikis (Κουλούρι Θεσσαλονίκης) — Greek Sesame Bread Ring street snack

Koulouri Thessalonikis is a beloved Greek street snack: a chewy bread ring coated in sesame and baked until golden. Commonly eaten for breakfast on the go, it’s especially associated with Thessaloniki’s bustling bakeries and kiosks.

43 min 8 295 cal

Taramosalata — Greek Creamy Fish Roe Spread with Lemon - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Appetizers

Taramosalata (Ταραμοσαλάτα) — Greek Creamy Fish Roe Spread with Lemon

Taramosalata is a classic Greek meze made from cured fish roe whipped into a pale, creamy spread with lemon and olive oil. Often served for Lent and seafood feasts, it’s prized for its bright tang, briny depth, and silky texture.

15 min 6 250 cal

Greek Salad — Classic Greek Village Salad with Feta and Olives - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Salads

Greek Salad (Χωριάτικη) — Classic Greek Village Salad with Feta and Olives

Horiatiki is the iconic Greek village salad—crisp vegetables, briny olives, and a slab of feta dressed simply with olive oil and oregano. It’s a staple of Greek tavernas, celebrated for peak-summer produce and minimal fuss.

15 min 4 320 cal

Galaktoboureko — Greek Custard-Filled Phyllo with Lemon Syrup - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Desserts

Galaktoboureko (Γαλακτομπούρεκο) — Greek Custard-Filled Phyllo with Lemon Syrup

Galaktoboureko is a beloved Greek pastry of crisp phyllo wrapped around silky semolina custard, finished with bright lemon syrup. Often served at celebrations and Sunday tables, it balances buttery crunch with fragrant citrus sweetness.

90 min 12 430 cal

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

Greek · Main Courses

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

Greek · Main Courses

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

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