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    The 40 BEST Greek Recipes

    Greek cuisine… one of the most celebrated in the world, and certainly one of our favorites. It features a beautiful variety of dishes.

    That’s why we have compiled this list of amazing Greek Recipes for you to try.

    Many are light, Mediterranean diet style dishes featuring plenty of fresh ingredients and a generous dousing of good quality olive oil.

    Others are decadent treats like moussaka, pastitsio, or their famous baklava.

    So whatever your appetite, whatever the time of day, you’re sure to find just the right dish here. Cook your way through them, and enjoy the best foods from that ancient and beautiful culture!

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    The Best Greek Recipes:

    1. Shrimp Saganaki (Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta)

    We’re starting this list of Greek Recipes with our own favorite Shrimp Saganaki, a classic Greek appetizer that’s served in most Greek Restaurants.

    Some incredible flavor combo happens when you cook plump shrimp in a garlicky savory tomato sauce and finish it off with salty feta.

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    2. Chicken Souvlaki

    Chicken Souvlaki – Sometimes, all you need is a few simple ingredients to create some amazing flavors. These Greek skewers are one of those recipes.

    Bite sized chunks of chicken are marinated with lemon juice, oregano and garlic and can be grilled, baked or cooked on the stovetop.

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    3. Soutzoukakia

    These plump oblong shaped meatballs are packed with loads of aromatics and fresh herbs, smothered in a cinnamon-y wine enhanced tomato sauce

    This is a hearty Greek dish that will please even the pickiest eaters.

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    4. Fasolada (Greek White Bean Soup)

    Fasolada… The “mother of all” Greek comfort foods in a bowl. This is one bowl that the generations of Greeks grew up with on cool winter nights… A perfect winter warmer!

    This rustic, robust, healthy & homely white bean soup is simmered with everyday aromatics. But the real magic happens when it gets enriched with a good drizzle of olive oil in the end.

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    5. Tzatziki

    Tzatziki is a Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce that is their most important condiment.

    Slather it on gyros or other pita meals, use it as a dip, or place it as the centerpiece for your mezze platter.

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    6. Moussaka

    Moussaka is to the Greeks what Lasagna is to Italians. A rich tomato meat sauce layered with eggplant instead of pasta sheets, and topped with a thick layer of béchamel sauce, this traditional Greek recipe takes time to assemble – but it’s well worth the effort!

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    7. Keftedes

    Keftedes, are full of flavor and super delicious. These have all the Greek flavor and are super easy to make! Serve them with fresh Greek salad, some tzatziki with plenty of pita bread and you all set for entertaining.

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    8. Psari Plaki – Greek Baked Fish with Onions & Tomatoes

    This Greek baked fish, Psari Plaki, is a great addition to your recipe collection. Flaky white fish with in a delicious olive studded tomato sauce. YUM!

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    9. Layered Hummus Dip

    Dress up your hummus like never before… Get that scooping going with this beautiful, bright and colorful Layered Hummus Dip. This luscious loaded hummus is perfect for your party or potluck appetizer.

    Take this platter to your next entertaining, topped with perfectly seasoned ground beef, colorful garnishing with plenty of nutty toasted pine nuts.

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    10. Melitzanosalata Recipe (Greek Eggplant Dip)

    Melitzanosalata is made of roasted eggplants, garlic, onion, olive oil and lemon juice. It’s a super flavorful dip that will look great on a mezze platter, or alongside grilled meats.

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    11. Tyrokafteri (Spicy Greek Feta Dip)

    This is the dip you want in your life. It’s tangy, salty, creamy and as said earlier, a tad bit fiery. It’s a dip made from everyone’s favorite feta cheese.

    Add in a little spice kick with some kind of hot peppers, along with creamy Greek yogurt and olive oil…

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    12. Avgolemono Soup

    Meet your new go to comfort food. This Avgolemono Soup is your chicken noodle soup taken to the next level. It’s silky and smooth and oh so delicious.

    This classic Greek lemon soup uses egg and lemon (avgo-lemono) to create a creamy, velvety broth with a refreshing lemony hint.

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    13. Greek Steak Salad Bowl

    Packed with colorful, crunchy veggies, protein, whole grain, and yummy feta cheese, this Greek Steak Salad Bowl is sure to leave you satisfied! Now that looks very inviting.

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    14. Greek Steak Gyros

    These steak gyros are awesome, and if you like Greek, you’ll love these Greek steak gyros! They’re an easy, make-ahead recipe, that lets you marinate the steak ahead of time, so the gyros can easily be made when you want them.

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    15. Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)

    Here is the Greek answer to lasagna, Pastitsio. Here, noodles are topped with a thick, cinnamon laced, beef and tomato sauce. Then the dish is finished off with a thick Béchamel sauce and baked to decadent perfection. Simply awesome!

    It is a classic Greek comfort food, much loved and definitely a crowd pleaser.

    Get the Recipe @ jocooks


    16. Greek Chickpea Salad

    Simple and easy, this Greek Chickpea Salad is a great addition to your potluck spread. It has plenty of fresh flavors and textures, and gets topped with a block of feta cheese.

    Get the Recipe @ cafedelites


    17. Spanakopita

    This Greek spanikopita is a great make ahead party appetizer. Phyllo dough stuffed with a spinach and feta filling and drenched in olive oil. You better make a big batch, this one will go fast!

    Get the Recipe @ themediterraneandish


    18. Greek Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

    This Greek Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken and Potatoes recipe is absolutely easy to make and delicious. It’s made with loads of flavor.

    It has a perfect amount of seasoning and lemon flavor, plus your crockpot does most of the work!

    Get the Recipe @ cookingclassy


    19. Beef Gyros

    You’re going to love these steak gyros. Here, the steak is grilled to perfection and piled high with a fresh cucumber feta salsa and lots of homemade tzatziki sauce. I bet you just can’t stop at just one.

    This makes a perfectly tasty dinner, and is absolutely easier than you think.

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    20. Tiropita – Greek Cheese Pie

    Tiropita are Greek pies made with feta and ricotta cheese in flaky phyllo dough. They make for a wonderful appetizer or snack that everyone is sure to enjoy.

    Get the Recipe @ jocooks


    21. Stifado – Greek Red Wine Beef Stew

    Greek Beef Stifado is a beautifully flavored stew where beef simmers in wine low and slow until it is melt in your mouth tender. If you need s great new stew recipe, this is it!

    Get the Recipe @ thegreekfoodie


    22. Fasolakia

    Greek green beans, properly known as fasolakia, make a tasty dish out of fresh green beans braised in extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes, and herbs. It works great in a large size as a main course meal, or as a side dish to accompany something else.

    Get the Recipe @ themodernproper


    23. Homemade Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

    Impress the guests at your next get together with your own homemade dolma. These grape leaves are stuffed with a well seasoned mixture of rice and ground beef. Classic Greek appetizer.

    Get the Recipe @ bellyfull


    24. Sheet Pan Greek Nachos

    Sheet Pan Greek Nachos are fun twist on everyone’s favorite appetizer. Toasted pita chips are piled high with your favorite Greek toppings like kalamata olives, feta cheese, tzatziki and more.

    Great party food idea!

    Get the Recipe @ damndelicious


    25. Greek Salad

    Everyone loves a good Greek salad, and this one is the best, and it comes with a perfect homemade dressing.

    Get the Recipe @ cookingclassy


    26. Homemade Pita Bread

    Your own homemade Pita bread is so much easier that you would think. This easy recipe for homemade pita bread uses instant yeast and requires no kneading. The store brand pitas are no match to these fresh, warm pitas out of your oven in just a few minutes.

    Get the Recipe @ mygreekdish


    27. Greek Rice

    This Greek Rice recipe is so simple and easy, but is such a huge upgrade over plain white rice.

    Serve this Greek Rice with your favorite Greek food like Gyros or souvlaki!

    Get the Recipe @ jocooks


    28. Greek Baklava

    This Greek dessert just screams decadent. Flaky phyllo layered with a ground mixture of nuts and spices and drenched with plenty of honey and melted butter. This is pure rich deliciousness!

    This is a very easy classic Greek Baklava recipe for you to try making in your kitchen.

    Get the Recipe @ valentinascorner


    29. Greek Stuffed Tomatoes

    These Greek Stuffed Tomatoes, or yemista, are full of good stuff like rice, potatoes, olives, pine nuts, feta cheese, and plenty of fresh herbs.

    They’re a great side dish, or meatless main.

    Get the Recipe @ oliveandmango


    30. Greek Lamb Burgers

    Greek Lamb Burgers are the most mouthwatering burgers you will ever eat! They’re geneerously seasoned with fresh herbs, and topped with tzatziki, feta, tomatoes, cucumber and red onions. Serve with fries or Greek salad.

    Get the Recipe @ jocooks


    31. Briam: Traditional Greek Roasted Vegetables

    This popular veggie preparation is fancy looking side dish with potatoes, zucchini, red onions, and tomatoes. It’s well seasoned and generously drizzled with olive oil.

    Get the Recipe @ themediterraneandish


    32. Melomakarona (Greek Christmas Cookie)

    Melomakarona irresistibly tasty Greek cookie commonly eaten around Christmas. They’re flavored with walnuts, spices, orange and honey, which makes for a super delicious cookie.

    Get the Recipe @ foxeslovelemons


    33. Loukoumades

    Loukoumades, Greek doughnuts, are crispy fried on the outside and tender inside. Traditionally served soaked in hot honey syrup, sprinkled with cinnamon and garnished with chopped walnuts, they are a big upgrade over conventional doughnuts.

    Get the Recipe @ themediterraneandish


    34. Greek Shrimp Scampi Pasta

    Greek Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a great variation in your typical scampi, with the additions of capers, olives and feta cheese. This Greek pasta recipe is sure to delight!

    Get the Recipe @ oliveandmango


    35. Saganaki (Greek Fried Cheese)

    Saganaki is one of the most popular Greek appetizers. Cheese is deep fried to make a crispy outside, with a melty gooey inside. So Yum!

    Get the Recipe @ saltandlavender


    36. Gigantes Plaki

    Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Beans) is a tasty Greek recipe, with butter beans baked with an assortment of fresh herbs, and enhanced with plenty of olive oil.

    Get the Recipe @ hearthealthygreek


    37. Baked Eggplant With Tomatoes – Melitzanes Imam

    This Baked Eggplant With Tomatoes, or Melitzanes Imam, is another great meatless main dish idea.

    The baked eggplant is caramelized onions, tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. So simple, yet so delicious.

    Get the Recipe @ realgreekrecipes


    38. Greek Lamb Chops

    These Greek lamb chops are beautifully marinated in a mix of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and oregano. Plus, they can be either grilled or pan seared. This is one of our favorite lamb chop recipes!

    Get the Recipe @ cafedelites


    39. Lemony Greek Chickpea Soup

    This Lemony Greek Chickpea Soup recipe is similar to Avgolemono, but substitutes the chicken with chickpeas. It’s a brightly flavored meatless soup that is great comfort food for chilly nights.

    Get the Recipe @ dishingouthealth


    40. Greek Orange Honey Cake with Pistachios

    We’re wrapping up our list with a sweet treat. These orange cakes are made moist by a generous amount of olive oil, topped with a beautiful honey pistachio syrup.

    Get the Recipe @ themediterraneandish


    What an amazing assortment of delicious Greek recipes. No wonder it’s one of the most popular cuisines from around the world!

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    The 40 BEST Greek Foods

    This collection of amazing Greek Recipes will show you just why it's one of the most popular cuisines in the world! For an easy start, try this chicken souvlaki:

    Ingredients

    • 2lb chicken
    • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • juice of 1 large lemon
    • 6 garlic cloves
    • 1.5 Tbsp dried oregano
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper

    Instructions

      1. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and place in a ziploc bag. Mix all of the marinade ingredients together and pour it over the chicken. Squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible, then seal. Combine everything well by agitating the bag with your hands, then marinate in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours (or better yet, overnight).
      2. Skewer the chicken onto metal skewers, or wooden skewers that have been soaked in water for at least 30 minutes.
      3. Cook according to your preferred method:Grill Method: Preheat over medium high heat and grill skewers 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the skewers on a baking sheet lined with a wire rack. Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for a couple more minutes.Stovetop Method: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook skewers 6-8 minutes per side.
      4. After cooking, transfer to a serving platter and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

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