Greek food recipes are amongst the top healthy choices for both lunch and dinner dishes. In this curated top 20 Greek Food recipes list, we picked all the best recipes for you. From simple to elaborate, they are classic dishes that delight Greek food enthusiasts the world over. From baklava to spanikopita, these are the must-try dishes from the Greek Isles.
What tableware should I use to showcase these Greek dishes?
To serve these dishes in a nice way, we suggest you use porcelain cutlery. This is a high end material used to design many everyday objects such as vases, cups, dishes and plates among others. French dinnerware in porcelain is known to be of excellent quality, carefully designed, with modern designs. You will appreciate it. In addition to being beautiful and chic, they have many other qualities including:
- Easy maintenance: porcelain is easy to clean in the dishwasher. In addition, it has a completely smooth surface, so it is non-stick.
- Excellent hygiene: this material has a non-porous surface and therefore does not absorb any grease, bacteria or odors.
- Good resistance: porcelain is made of a smooth and very resistant enamel. Therefore, it does not scratch or French fry easily.
- A bio material: porcelain utensils are made of a completely natural material. Therefore, there are no chemicals or heavy metals.
- Ideal for cooking: this material is also suitable for cooking dishes, because it allows a progressive diffusion of heat in the dish, and the fact that it is 100% natural, avoids any contamination of the meal, even during a long cooking. These utensils can be put in the oven or microwave for example.
If you are ready to join us in this delightful ride, let’s begin!
1. Moussaka
Perhaps the most widely recognized of all Greek dishes, this moussaka, an oven-baked casserole of layered eggplant and spiced meat filling topped with a creamy bechamel will be the highlight of any Greek meal. It can be time-consuming to prepare, but it will delight your guests.
2. Baklava
Baklava, a perennial favorite, and a classic Greek pastry are made with flaky phyllo dough layered with a cinnamon-spiced nut filling and bathed in sweet syrup. It’s crunchy, sweet, and very decadent.
3. Horta Vrasta – Boiled Leafy Greens
Greeks love their leafy greens and for a good reason. They are healthy and delicious. Packed with nutrients and flavor; Horta vrasta will compliment any meal. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and enjoy.
[adsense]4. Chicken Soup Avgolemono
The ultimate in Greek comfort food, this chicken soup avgolemono is a hearty and delicious staple of any Greek household. A traditional soup finished with a creamy egg-lemon flavor; it is sure to become a family favorite.
5. Tzatziki – Creamy Cucumber-Yogurt Dip
Tzatziki, a tangy cucumber dip flavored with garlic is the perfect complement to grilled meats and vegetables. It is one of the most popular traditional greek dishes. It’s served on the side with warm pita bread triangles for dipping and is also used as a condiment for souvlaki.
6. Pastitsio
Three essential components make up this pastitsio dish – pasta, meat filling, and a creamy bechamel sauce, all layered in a pan and baked to golden perfection. But you’ll have a messy kitchen as each of those requires its own separate preparation. You’ll dirty a few pots and pans making it, but it will be so worth the effort.
[adsense]7. Galaktoboureko – Custard Phyllo Pie
Galaktoboureko may be hard to pronounce, but so easy to eat! This custard-filled phyllo pie is an outstanding Greek dessert, drenched with a lemon and orange-infused syrup. It’s rich, creamy and so delicious that you will want to make it again and again.
8. Fassolatha – Classic White Bean Soup
Fassolatha is a classic white bean soup is often on a family’s menu at least once a week as it’s a staple of any Greek household. You can keep it simple or embellish with extra vegetables, either way, you’ll find yourself returning to this hearty bean soup recipe. A staple
9. Spanakopita – Spinach Pie
Greeks will make almost anything into a pita or pie, especially fresh greens like spinach, which is why spanakopita is such a hit. This tasty pita happens to be so popular, it’s popping up in mainstream grocery store freezers everywhere you turn. Why buy the frozen stuff when you can make your very own mouthwatering pan?
[adsense]10. Youvetsi – Beef Stew With Orzo
Youvetsi is a traditional beef stew in a rich tomato sauce that’s baked in a clay oven with delicious orzo pasta and topped with a heap of grated kefalotyri cheese. This hearty and delicious one-pot meal is the ultimate Greek comfort food.
11. Dolmathakia – Stuffed Grape Leaves
Stuffed with rice, pine nuts, and fresh herbs, dolmathakia (dol-mah-THAH-kya) take a little bit of time to prepare, but the result is a volatile appetizer or main course, depending on how many you make. These can be served warm or cold.
12. Taramosalata – Carp Roe Spread
The Greek meze (meh-ZEH) or appetizer table would not be complete without this traditional taramosalata spread. While it used to be made with a mortar and pestle, you can use a food processor. Serve with plenty of fresh bread for dipping.
13. Fassolakia Lathera – Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
Vegetable dishes that are cooked with olive oil and tomatoes are referred to as lathera (lah-the-RAH) in Greek because the key ingredient is flavorful olive oil, or “lathi.” This fassolakia lathera is a great way to prepare fresh green beans as a side dish or a vegetarian main meal.
14. Melomakarona – Honey Walnut Cookies
Delicious walnut cookies doused in a cinnamon flavored honey syrup and then topped with more chopped walnuts. A classic Christmas offering, this melomakarona cookie is unlike anything you’ve tasted before.
15. Pork Souvlaki – Grilled Pork Skewers
Souvlaki (soo-vlah-kee) is the term used to describe “little skewers” of meat that are marinated in a wonderful red wine marinade and then grilled. Serve this pork souvlaki with tzatziki on the side.
16. Domates Yemistes – Stuffed Tomatoes With Meat and Rice
Domates yemistes is a Greek staple of the summer season when tomatoes are abundant and at their peak. You can also use the same filling for peppers, zucchini, or any other vegetables that may be available.
17. Tsoureki – Greek Easter Bread
The traditional bread of Greek Easter, Tsoureki is a rich yeast bread flavored with orange and a delightful spice called mahlab (also called mahlepi) that is ground from the pits of wild cherries.
18. Keftethes – Greek Meatballs
Keftethes (keh-FTEH-thes) are savory Greek meatballs that are served as an appetizer or meze (meh-ZEH). The traditional recipe calls for frying the meatballs, but this baked version is quite good and just a bit healthier.
19. Kourabiethes – Almond Shortbread Cookies
A Greek family celebration wouldn’t be complete without the delightful buttery goodness of kourabiethes (koo-rah-BYEH-thes).
These are very rich cookies (as are most shortbread cookies) yet somehow lighter and melt in your mouth good. Be sure to make extra because these will go fast.
20. Tiropites – Phyllo Cheese Triangles
These finger-friendly tiropites are made with phyllo pastry sheets and filled with a delicious mixture of Greek cheeses. You can prepare them and freeze them to bake for a great snack
21. Greek Salad
Greek salad or horiatiki salad is a popular salad in Greek cuisine generally made with pieces of tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, feta cheese, and olives and dressed with salt, pepper, Greek oregano, and olive oil. Common additions include green bell pepper slices or caper berries.
Conclusion
Here we showed you the most popular dishes from Greek cuisine. Those dishes are perfect for a healthy dinner idea, or some feeling of the greek restaurants at your home. Also, check out our Greek Salad recipe for a nice and refreshing Aegean feeling.