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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
Loukoumades (Λουκουμάδες) — Greek Honey-Drenched Doughnut Balls
Loukoumades are bite-size Greek fritters, crisp outside and airy within, traditionally soaked in warm honey syrup and finished with cinnamon and nuts. They’re a beloved street sweet and a festive treat served from Athens to the islands.
45 min 6 520 cal

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Htipiti — Greek Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Spread - authentic greek recipe

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Greek · Appetizers

Htipiti (Χτυπητή) — Greek Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Spread

Htipiti is a classic Greek meze from northern Greece, blending salty feta with sweet roasted red pepper and a gentle chili kick. Served in tavernas with warm pita, it’s a bold, creamy spread meant for sharing.

35 min 6 165 cal

Taramasalata — Greek Fish Roe Dip with Lemon - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Appetizers

Taramasalata (Ταραμοσαλάτα) — Greek Fish Roe Dip with Lemon

Taramasalata is a classic Greek meze made from salted fish roe whipped into a pale, airy dip with lemon and olive oil. Often served during Lent and alongside seafood, it’s prized for its briny depth and bright citrus lift.

15 min 6 210 cal

Tirokafteri — Greek Spicy Whipped Feta Dip - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Appetizers

Tirokafteri (Τυροκαυτερή) — Greek Spicy Whipped Feta Dip

Tirokafteri is a classic Greek meze made by whipping feta with roasted peppers, olive oil, and a touch of heat. Served across Greece in tavernas, it’s prized for its creamy, tangy bite alongside warm bread and grilled meats.

25 min 6 220 cal

Skordalia — Greek Garlic and Potato Dip - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Appetizers

Skordalia (Σκορδαλιά) — Greek Garlic and Potato Dip

Skordalia is a classic Greek mezze of silky potato whipped with garlic and olive oil, often served with fried fish or vegetables. Its bold, pungent flavor reflects Greece’s love of garlic-forward dips alongside simple, seasonal foods.

45 min 6 220 cal

Melitzanosalata — Greek Smoky Roasted Eggplant Dip - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Appetizers

Melitzanosalata (Μελιτζανοσαλάτα) — Greek Smoky Roasted Eggplant Dip

Melitzanosalata is a classic Greek meze made from fire-roasted eggplant mashed with olive oil, lemon, and garlic. Traditionally served with warm pita and olives, its signature flavor comes from smoky charred skins and bright citrus.

60 min 6 165 cal

Kolokithokeftedes — Greek Zucchini and Feta Fritters - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Appetizers

Kolokithokeftedes (Κολοκυθοκεφτέδες) — Greek Zucchini and Feta Fritters

Kolokithokeftedes are beloved Greek zucchini fritters, especially common on Crete and in summer meze spreads. Grated zucchini is salted, drained, then mixed with feta, herbs, and fried until crisp and golden.

45 min 4 430 cal

Avgolemono Soup — Greek Egg and Lemon Chicken Soup - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Soups

Avgolemono Soup (Αυγολέμονο) — Greek Egg and Lemon Chicken Soup

Avgolemono is a beloved Greek comfort soup where chicken broth is thickened with egg and brightened with lemon. It’s traditionally served in homes and tavernas, especially in cooler months, for its silky texture and restorative warmth.

60 min 6 285 cal

Gigantes Plaki — Greek Giant Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Main Courses

Gigantes Plaki (Γίγαντες Πλακί) — Greek Giant Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce

Gigantes Plaki is a beloved Greek taverna dish of giant beans slowly baked in a garlicky tomato sauce with herbs and olive oil. Often served at room temperature as a meze or light main, it reflects the Mediterranean tradition of hearty, plant-forward cooking.

140 min 6 378 cal

Briam — Greek Oven-Roasted Summer Vegetables with Olive Oil - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Main Courses

Briam (Μπριάμ) — Greek Oven-Roasted Summer Vegetables with Olive Oil

Briam is a classic Greek ladera dish where summer vegetables are roasted until silky and caramelized in generous olive oil. It’s humble, seasonal, and deeply Mediterranean—often served at room temperature with bread and feta.

100 min 6 285 cal

Keftedes — Greek Pan-Fried Herbed Meatballs - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Main Courses

Keftedes (Κεφτέδες) — Greek Pan-Fried Herbed Meatballs

Keftedes are classic Greek meatballs scented with oregano, mint, and garlic, traditionally pan-fried until deeply golden. They’re a beloved taverna meze and a home-cooking staple, often served with lemon, pita, and cool tzatziki.

45 min 4 620 cal

Garides Saganaki — Greek Shrimp in Tomato and Feta Sauce - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Main Courses

Garides Saganaki (Γαρίδες σαγανάκι) — Greek Shrimp in Tomato and Feta Sauce

Garides saganaki is a beloved Greek taverna dish where shrimp simmer in a bright tomato sauce, finished with briny feta. Traditionally cooked in a small pan called a saganaki, it’s meant for sharing with bread and a squeeze of lemon.

35 min 4 392 cal

Revithada — Greek Oven-Baked Chickpea Stew from Sifnos - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Stews

Revithada (Ρεβιθάδα) — Greek Oven-Baked Chickpea Stew from Sifnos

Revithada is Sifnos’ iconic Sunday chickpea stew, traditionally sealed in a clay pot and baked slowly overnight. Simple pantry ingredients transform into a creamy, lemony, olive-oil-rich dish that tastes deeply of the Cyclades.

380 min 6 520 cal

Saganaki — Greek Pan-Fried Cheese with Lemon - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Appetizers

Saganaki (σαγανάκι) — Greek Pan-Fried Cheese with Lemon

Saganaki is a beloved Greek meze where firm cheese is pan-fried until deeply golden, then finished with bright lemon. Served sizzling in tavernas, it’s a simple ritual that highlights Greece’s love of bold dairy and citrus.

16 min 4 285 cal

Kleftiko — Greek Slow-Roasted Lamb in Parchment with Potatoes - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Main Courses

Kleftiko (Κλέφτικο) — Greek Slow-Roasted Lamb in Parchment with Potatoes

Kleftiko is a classic Greek lamb dish traditionally sealed to trap steam, yielding fall-apart meat and deeply flavored potatoes. Its name recalls mountain bandits who cooked lamb hidden in the earth, keeping aromas contained and the meat tender.

265 min 6 690 cal

Gemista — Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers with Herbed Rice - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Main Courses

Gemista (Γεμιστά) — Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers with Herbed Rice

Gemista are a beloved Greek summer dish of vegetables stuffed with fragrant rice, herbs, and olive oil, then baked until jammy and tender. It’s commonly served at room temperature with feta and bread, making it a classic family-style tray bake.

115 min 6 430 cal

Stifado — Greek Slow-Braised Beef Stew with Pearl Onions and Cinnamon - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Stews

Stifado (Στιφάδο) — Greek Slow-Braised Beef Stew with Pearl Onions and Cinnamon

Stifado is a beloved Greek braise where beef simmers slowly with pearl onions, warm spices, and red wine until deeply tender. The cinnamon-clove aroma is a hallmark of home cooking and taverna comfort across Greece.

175 min 6 565 cal

Greek Gyro — Seasoned Meat Pita Wrap with Tzatziki - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Kebabs

Greek Gyro (Γύρος) — Seasoned Meat Pita Wrap with Tzatziki

Gyro is a beloved Greek street food built around aromatic, herb-forward meat and cool tzatziki in warm pita. This home version recreates the classic taverna flavors using an oven-roasted meat loaf sliced thin and served like the original.

105 min 6 760 cal

Baklava — Greek Walnut and Honey Phyllo Pastry - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Desserts

Baklava (Μπακλαβάς) — Greek Walnut and Honey Phyllo Pastry

Greek baklava layers crisp phyllo with spiced walnuts, then soaks it in honey-citrus syrup for a glossy, fragrant finish. It’s a celebratory pastry found in bakeries and home kitchens, especially around holidays and family gatherings.

95 min 18 320 cal

Fasolada — Greek White Bean Soup with Tomato and Olive Oil - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Soups

Fasolada (Φασολάδα) — Greek White Bean Soup with Tomato and Olive Oil

Fasolada is a beloved Greek home-style bean soup built on white beans, tomato, and generous olive oil. Often called Greece’s “national dish,” it’s simple, nourishing, and meant for slow simmering and sharing.

125 min 6 430 cal

Dolmades — Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice and Herbs - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Appetizers

Dolmades (Ντολμάδες) — Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice and Herbs

Dolmades are classic Greek mezze: tender grape leaves wrapped around fragrant rice, herbs, and olive oil. Served at room temperature with lemon, they’re a staple of family tables and festive spreads across Greece.

115 min 6 320 cal

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

Greek · Salads

Horiatiki Salata (Χωριάτικη Σαλάτα) — Greek Village Salad with Feta and Olives

Horiatiki is Greece’s iconic village salad: ripe tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and a slab of feta dressed simply with olive oil and oregano. It’s traditionally served as a shared mezze, especially in summer, with bread to soak up the juices.

15 min 4 300 cal

Tzatziki — Greek Yogurt Dip with Cucumber and Garlic - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Side Dishes

Tzatziki (Τζατζίκι) — Greek Yogurt Dip with Cucumber and Garlic

Tzatziki is a classic Greek mezze made with thick yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs. Served alongside grilled meats and warm pita, it’s prized for its cool, bright flavor and creamy texture.

20 min 6 90 cal

Pork Souvlaki — Greek Grilled Marinated Pork Skewers with Tzatziki - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Kebabs

Pork Souvlaki (Σουβλάκι) — Greek Grilled Marinated Pork Skewers with Tzatziki

A beloved Greek street-food classic, pork souvlaki is marinated with lemon, garlic, and oregano, then grilled for smoky char. Served with cool tzatziki, it’s a staple of tavernas and summer gatherings across Greece.

37 min 4 610 cal

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