Our best Greek recipes - 26 recipes
Greek cuisine has long been known for its amazing health benefits. This Mediterranean diet is based on eating fresh vegetables, fresh fish, few carbs and lots of extra-virgin Greek olive oil! There are many traditional Greek dishes to discover, like stuffed eggplants, tzatziki, wrapped grape leaves or eggplant moussaka. We have a great collection of Greek recipes to help you eat healthy and delicious food.
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Chef Tips and Tricks
What happens when you layer rice pudding and dulce de leche in mason jars? Sweet, sweet magic!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Cup of rice
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 7 Cloves
- 4 Cups of milk
- 1 Cup of sweetened condensed milk
- Dulce de leche
Powdered cinnamon
METHOD
- In a saucepan, combine the rice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and milk, and simmer.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, stir, and simmer for a few more minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a mason jar, layer the rice pudding and dulce de leche, and top with a sprinkling of powdered cinnamon.
- Enjoy!
Top rated Greek recipes
Greek chicken "Kota Riganati"
By european cutie, European Cutie
This recipe is Greek, healthy and full of flavor! You could also try grilling this on the BBQ for a great summer ma...
- 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds) with neck and giblets removed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Greek Marinade ( see recipe below)
- Oil for the grill rack
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Skinny Greek Baklava
By european cuties kitchen, European Cutie's Kitchen
Here is my healthier version of the traditional Greek Baklava, its got less sugar and less fat but is still delicio...
- 1/2 17.3 ounce package (1 sheet) frozen puff pastry
- 3/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 5 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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pastichio
By jennsjewles
in large skillet sauté onion: add beef ,cinnamon, salt, pepper, and parsley co til beef is browned drain add tomat
- filling
- 2lbs ground beef
- 1lb rigatoni
- 23 oz tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup parsley fresh
- dash of cinnamon
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz pecorino romano
- 1 medium onion diced
- cream sauce
- 6 cups milk
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup water
- 8 oz pecorino romano
Choreg (Armenian Easter Bread)
By Anahid
Armenian Easter Bread
- 4 c milk
- 4 c sugar
- 2 pkg yeast
- 16 eggs
- 1.5 c butter, melted
- 12 c flour, approx
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 6 tbsp mahleb
"skinny" greek pizza
By european cutie, European Cutie
Here is a great recipe for greek pizza, if you have leftovers from a salad, super healthy!
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 (6-inch) whole wheat pita breads (100 calories each)
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, halved and sliced thin
- 12 pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1/2 part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 Tbsp (1 oz) crumbled feta cheese
- Tzatziki
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 3 Tbsp English cucumber, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper, to taste
Greek Ouzo Martini
By european cutie, European Cutie
I thought I would make thirsty thursday interesting with a little ouzo, and a little vodka
- 1 1/4 ounce vodka
- 1/4 ounce ouzo
- Olive, for garnish
Khoorabia (Armenian Butter Cookies)
By Anahid
These traditional Armenian cookies might be simple to make, but they taste absolutely incredible! We highly recomme...
- 1 lb unsalted butter
- 1.5 c icing sugar
- 2 egg yolks,well beaten
- .5 tsp almond extract
- 3 c unbleached flour
- ground pistachios
- icing sugar to sprinkle over cookies
Hummus
By solara6
Add all ingredients to food processor
- 1 Can garbanzo beans
- 1/4 C lemon juice
- 1/4 C tahini
- 2 Cl. garlic
- 2 t olive oil
- 2-3 T water
- paprika
Dad's Fasolakia
By Gitanjali Roche
Sautee the onion in the olive oil until almost cooked
- Green beans
- 1 big can of chopped tomatoes, or 2 small ones
- 2 zucchinis
- 2 carrots
- 3 medium potatos
- 1 big onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
- bunch of fresh parsley
- olive oil
- feta, to serve
Greek-Style Vegetables
By nyro
Peel the vegetables, leaving a few leaves
- 12 small fresh onions
- 6 baby carrots
- 12 young turnips
- 6 mini cauliflower
- 1 red pepper
- 1 lemon (organic)
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- cilantro leaves
- scant 1 cup of dry white wine
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
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- 1/2 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
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- 1 cucumber
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Greek Salad Dressing
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- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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Ouzo martini
- 2 ounces ouzo
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Greek Style Beet Salad
- 2 pounds of beets
- 1 minced garlic clove
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Greek Bean Soup
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Greek Salad
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cold Greek Pasta
- 2 Cups Penne pasta
- 1/4 Cup Red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 gloves of garlic,crushed
- 2 tea spoons of dried oregano
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- 1 small Green pepper chopped finely
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Greek Yogurt Sundae
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