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Greek Recipes


Greek cuisine has absorbed influences from many sources, and some dishes (for example, Moussaka and Baklava) are shared with and have Turkish names. This is because Greece has been invaded many times during its long history, including being occupied by the Ottoman Turks for 400 years.

Perhaps the best-known Greek dish internationally is Moussaka, but the country also has much more to offer. While it is true that lamb is a traditional meat, other meats such as chicken, beef, and pork are also popular. Greek food also includes a wide variety of fish and seafood, which is unsurprising when you consider the country's long coastline, many islands, and the fact that no part of the Greek mainland more than 90 miles (144 kilometers) from the sea.

Common vegetables used in Greek cuisine include courgettes and eggplant. As lemons and olives also grow in Greece, these too are also widely used. Flavoring is added using basil, garlic, oregano and thyme.

Greece is also known for its unique feta cheese. This is a curd cheese in brine, which is traditionally made from goat's or ewe's milk. Feta is used both in salads and as an ingredient in other dishes, especially baked dishes.

Some popular Greek dishes include:
  • Village Salad/Country Salad (generally known outside of Greece and Cyprus as "Greek Salad") - This is a salad based on tomato, cucumber, bell peppers and red onion (lettuce is rarely used). The salad is seasoned with salt, black pepper and oregano, and dressed with olive oil. Additionally, feta cheese, olives and capers are sometimes added.

    Village Salad

  • Pita bread - A flat bread prepared using wheat flour and yeast, but prepared without being allowed to rise.

  • Greek dips - A variety of dips are commonly served with Pita bread, either as a starter or as a side dish. These include Hummus (chickpea dip), Melitzanosalata (eggplant dip), Skordalia (garlic sauce dip), Tahini (sesame paste dip), Taramosalata (carp roe dip) and Tzatziki (yogurt, cucumber and garlic dip).

  • Keftedes - Fried meatballs with oregon and mint.

  • Dolmades - A memorable dish, made with grapevine leaves stuffed with rice, vegetables and sometimes meat.

  • Kleftiko - Lamb marinated in garlic and lemon, and then slowly baked on the bone in a pit oven. The name of this dish is derived from "Klepht" which refers to bandits and warlike mountain people who lived in the Greek countryside when Greece was part of the Ottomon Empire - most of whom participated in the Greek War of Independence. The word "Kleftiko" can be translated as "stolen meat" or the the "meat of thieves".

  • Stifado - A beef and onion stew, flavoured with red wine and cinnamon.

    Stifado

  • Moussaka - Perhaps the best-known Greek dish (outside of the Greece), moussaka is a baked dish consisting of layers of minced meat and sliced eggplant and tomato, topped with white sauce and baked.

  • Souvlaki - Meat, fish or shrimp grilled on a skewer.

    Souvlaki platter prepared for takeaway

  • Baklava - a sweet pastry made from layers of phyllo dough, with chopped nuts and sweetened with sugar or honey.
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Greek Cookbook: 600 Simple & Delectable Recipes For Exquisite Greek Cuisine (A Cookbook from Greece)

By Maria Paulalli

Hweryho
Released: June 10th, 2023
Paperback (135 pages)

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  • Model: 1
  • EAN: 9798397869294
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  • Number of Pages: 135
  • Author: Maria Paulalli
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The Complete Book of Greek Cooking: The Recipe Club of St. Paul's Orthodox Cathedral

By Recipe Club of St. Paul's Church

William Morrow & Company
Released: June 5th, 1991
Paperback (352 pages)

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  • Brand: William Morrow & Company
  • ISBN: 0060921293
  • EAN: 9780060921293
  • PartNumber: b&w photographs, index
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  • Edition: Later Print
  • Number of Pages: 352
  • Author: Recipe Club of St. Paul's Church
  • Publication Date: June 5th, 1991
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Simple Authentic Greek Cuisine: Cookbook with 80 Easy-to-Follow Recipes to Create Timeless Mediterranean Flavors in Your Kitchen

By Maria Kostopoulos

sovvilu
Released: March 22nd, 2023
Paperback (85 pages)

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  • Manufacturer: DJTS Publishing
  • Brand: sovvilu
  • ISBN: 3910634109
  • EAN: 9783910634107
  • PartNumber: 1
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  • Number of Pages: 85
  • Author: Maria Kostopoulos
  • Publication Date: March 22nd, 2023
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Greek And Chinese Cookbook: 2 Books In 1: Discover 140 Recipes For Easy And Healthy Food From Greece And China

By Maki Blanc

Independently published
Released: May 5th, 2021
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  • EAN: 9798732598513
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  • Number of Pages: 187
  • Author: Maki Blanc
  • Publication Date: May 5th, 2021
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The Ultimate Healthy Greek Cookbook: 75 Authentic Recipes for a Mediterranean Diet

By Yiota Giannakopoulou

Skyhorse
Released: April 16th, 2019
Paperback (168 pages)

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  • ISBN: 1510741992
  • EAN: 9781510741997
  • PartNumber: Color photographs
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  • Number of Pages: 168
  • Author: Yiota Giannakopoulou
  • Publication Date: April 16th, 2019
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Greek Cookbook: Traditional Greek Recipes Made Easy

By Grizzly Publishing

Independently Published
Released: October 22nd, 2018
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  • Number of Pages: 146
  • Author: Grizzly Publishing
  • Publication Date: October 22nd, 2018
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The Greek Yogurt Cookbook: Includes Over 125 Delicious, Nutritious Greek Yogurt Recipes

By Lauren Kelly

Adams Media
Released: November 18th, 2013
Paperback (160 pages)

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Greek Cookbook: Discover Delicious Greek Recipes for Authentic Mediterranean Cooking

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  • Author: BookSumo Press
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A Taste of Greece: Greek Cooking Made Easy with Authentic Greek Recipes (Best Recipes from Around the World)

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  • Author: Sarah Spencer
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