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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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Olive oilFeta cheeseLemonOreganoHoneyPhyllo doughYogurtKalamata olivesGarlicFresh dill

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Greek · Main Courses
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

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Santorini Fava Purée — Creamy Greek yellow split pea mezze - authentic greek recipe

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Greek · Appetizers

Santorini Fava Purée (Φάβα Σαντορίνης) — Creamy Greek yellow split pea mezze

A Santorini classic made from yellow split peas slowly simmered with onion and olive oil until silky. Served warm or at room temperature, it’s a staple mezze that highlights the island’s humble, legume-based cooking.

65 min 6 260 cal

Lahanodolmades — Greek Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Main Courses

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

Bougatsa — Greek Custard-Filled Phyllo Pastry - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Desserts

Bougatsa (Μπουγάτσα) — Greek Custard-Filled Phyllo Pastry

Bougatsa is a beloved breakfast pastry from northern Greece, especially Thessaloniki, where crisp phyllo surrounds a creamy semolina custard. It’s traditionally baked, cut into squares, and finished with powdered sugar and cinnamon.

60 min 8 410 cal

Greek Yogurt with Honey and Walnuts — Classic Greek Breakfast Bowl - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Desserts

Greek Yogurt with Honey and Walnuts (Γιαούρτι με μέλι και καρύδια) — Classic Greek Breakfast Bowl

A beloved Greek breakfast and mezze-style sweet, thick strained yogurt is drizzled with aromatic honey and finished with crunchy walnuts. It’s simple, nourishing, and commonly served in homes and cafés across Greece.

8 min 2 385 cal

Tsoureki — Greek Sweet Easter Bread with Mahlab - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Breads

Tsoureki (Τσουρέκι) — Greek Sweet Easter Bread with Mahlab

Tsoureki is Greece’s iconic Easter bread, braided and softly perfumed with mahlab and citrus. Traditionally baked for Pascha, it’s shared with family and guests, often topped with sesame and served with coffee.

70 min 12 320 cal

Ravani — Greek Semolina Cake Soaked in Citrus Syrup - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Desserts

Ravani (Ραβανί) — Greek Semolina Cake Soaked in Citrus Syrup

Ravani is a beloved Greek syrup-soaked semolina cake, perfumed with citrus and often served after family meals. Its tender crumb and glossy syrup echo shared dessert traditions across the Eastern Mediterranean.

65 min 12 360 cal

Greek Lamb Fricassee — Braised lamb with lettuce and egg-lemon sauce - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Stews

Greek Lamb Fricassee (Αρνί Φρικασέ) — Braised lamb with lettuce and egg-lemon sauce

Greek lamb fricassee is a springtime classic where tender braised lamb meets silky lettuce and the bright lift of avgolemono. It’s traditionally cooked when fresh greens are abundant and served family-style with plenty of lemony sauce.

120 min 6 520 cal

Dakos — Cretan Barley Rusk Salad with Tomato and Feta - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Salads

Dakos (Ντάκος) — Cretan Barley Rusk Salad with Tomato and Feta

Dakos is a beloved Cretan meze built on crunchy barley rusks softened with ripe tomato and olive oil. It reflects Crete’s frugal, sun-drenched pantry—rusks, olives, herbs, and cheese—turned into a bright, satisfying salad.

15 min 4 410 cal

Spanakorizo — Greek Spinach and Rice Pilaf with Lemon and Dill - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Rice Dishes

Spanakorizo (Σπανακόρυζο) — Greek Spinach and Rice Pilaf with Lemon and Dill

Spanakorizo is a classic Greek home-style rice dish where spinach melts into olive oil–glossed grains, finished with bright lemon and dill. It’s a staple of ladera (olive-oil dishes), served warm or at room temperature with simple sides.

45 min 4 330 cal

Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes — Crispy Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Side Dishes

Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes (Πατάτες λεμονάτες) — Crispy Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon

These classic Greek lemon potatoes are roasted in olive oil, garlic, oregano, and broth until tender, then finished hot for crisp edges. They’re a beloved taverna side that tastes bright, savory, and deeply comforting.

90 min 6 285 cal

Horta Vrasta — Greek boiled wild greens with olive oil and lemon - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Side Dishes

Horta Vrasta (Χόρτα Βραστά) — Greek boiled wild greens with olive oil and lemon

Horta Vrasta is a classic Greek way to enjoy wild or bitter greens, simply boiled until tender and dressed with olive oil and lemon. It’s a staple of the Greek table and taverna mezze, highlighting the Mediterranean love of seasonal foraged vegetables.

35 min 4 165 cal

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

Greek · Main Courses

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

Greek · Main Courses

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

Tomatokeftedes — Santorini Tomato Fritters with Herbs - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Appetizers

Tomatokeftedes (Τοματοκεφτέδες) — Santorini Tomato Fritters with Herbs

Tomatokeftedes are Santorini’s iconic tomato fritters, born from the island’s intensely sweet, sun-dried tomatoes and simple pantry staples. Crisp-edged and herbaceous, they’re a classic meze served hot with cooling yogurt or feta.

40 min 4 315 cal

Pita Bread — Greek Soft Pocket Flatbread - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Breads

Pita Bread (Πίτα) — Greek Soft Pocket Flatbread

Greek pita is a soft, lightly chewy flatbread traditionally used to wrap souvlaki and gyros. Cooked quickly on a hot surface, it puffs to form a pocket and stays tender for stuffing or dipping.

45 min 8 206 cal

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

Greek · Main Courses

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

Psarosoupa — Greek Fisherman’s Fish Soup with Lemon - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Soups

Psarosoupa (Ψαρόσουπα) — Greek Fisherman’s Fish Soup with Lemon

Psarosoupa is a classic Greek fisherman’s soup built on fresh white fish, potatoes, and a bright lemon finish. It’s a humble coastal staple, often made with the day’s catch and served steaming with olive oil and herbs.

60 min 4 365 cal

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

Greek · Main Courses

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

Rizogalo — Greek Creamy Cinnamon Rice Pudding - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Desserts

Rizogalo (Ρυζόγαλο) — Greek Creamy Cinnamon Rice Pudding

Rizogalo is a beloved Greek comfort dessert made by slowly simmering rice in milk until silky and spoonable. Finished with cinnamon, it’s served warm or chilled in homes and bakeries across Greece.

55 min 6 287 cal

Portokalopita — Greek Orange Phyllo Cake Soaked in Citrus Syrup - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Desserts

Portokalopita (Πορτοκαλόπιτα) — Greek Orange Phyllo Cake Soaked in Citrus Syrup

Portokalopita is a beloved Greek syrup-soaked cake made with dried, crumbled phyllo and bright orange. Often served with coffee after Sunday lunch, it balances fragrant citrus with a custardy crumb and crisp edges.

85 min 12 385 cal

Melomakarona — Greek Honey-Spiced Christmas Cookies Soaked in Syrup - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Desserts

Melomakarona (Μελομακάρονα) — Greek Honey-Spiced Christmas Cookies Soaked in Syrup

Melomakarona are beloved Greek Christmas cookies perfumed with orange, cinnamon, and clove, then soaked in honey syrup. Finished with walnuts, they’re a classic holiday sweet served with coffee and shared in family gatherings.

70 min 24 210 cal

Kourabiedes — Greek Almond Butter Cookies Dusted with Powdered Sugar - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Desserts

Kourabiedes (Κουραμπιέδες) — Greek Almond Butter Cookies Dusted with Powdered Sugar

Kourabiedes are celebratory Greek butter cookies, traditionally made for Christmas and weddings. They’re rich with toasted almonds and a whisper of brandy, then buried in powdered sugar for a snowy, melt-in-the-mouth finish.

48 min 24 215 cal

Galaktoboureko — Greek Custard-Filled Phyllo Pastry in Citrus Syrup - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Desserts

Galaktoboureko (Γαλακτομπούρεκο) — Greek Custard-Filled Phyllo Pastry in Citrus Syrup

Galaktoboureko is a classic Greek patisserie dessert: silky semolina custard baked in crisp phyllo, then soaked with lemon-orange syrup. It’s especially beloved in northern Greece and served in diamond-cut pieces at celebrations and family gatherings.

95 min 12 430 cal