Kagiana, or strapatsatha, is a simple and delicious dish made with eggs and tomatoes. It can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is served in households throughout Greece.
Kagiana (Strapatsatha)
Olive Oil and Lemon Dressing
Olive oil and lemon dressing is a delicious and easy greek dressing that can be used on salads, grilled meats, and grilled fish.
Greek Chicken and Potatoes
Greek chicken and potatoes can be found in every taverna and restaurant in Greece. This is a delicious lemony and garlicky meal that comes together in just a few minutes. Accompany with a salad, fresh bread, and tzatziki if you like.
Greek Chicken and Peas
This greek chicken and peas dish (kotopoulo me araka) is an easy one-pot meal that is not only fast to put together, but healthy and delicious. Cooking the chicken and peas together means that the peas absorb all the flavors of the chicken.
Kourabiethes
Kourabiedes are delicious, melt-in-your-mouth butter almond cookies and a staple in Greek households during Christmas time.
Avgolemono Chicken Soup
Avgolemono chicken soup is a classic Greek dish known for its comforting and creamy texture. The soup is made by combining chicken broth with a mixture of eggs and lemon juice, creating a velvety consistency and adding a bright citrusy flavor. Often featuring tender pieces of chicken and rice or orzo, Avgolemono soup is a beloved dish that brings warmth and a touch of Mediterranean zest to the table.
Rabbit Stifado
We had the most delicious rabbit stifado when we were staying at the Petrino Studios on the island of Naxos.
Not only is this place magical to stay at, but the food is out of this world delicious! A true farm to table experience, everything is grown right there on their land, and the wine they serve is from their own vineyards that surround the property. We highly recommend a stay there, whether you are travelling alone or with your family.
We were so impressed by this dish that we wrote the family that owns Petrino and asked if they would kindly give us the recipe. In true greek fashion, they were happy to oblige. To this day, it is my husband’s favorite meal.
Bougatsa
Bougatsa is a delicious greek custard-filled dessert, made even more special because it’s enveloped with layers of crispy, buttered phyllo pastry.
Milopita Apple Cake
Milopita translates to apple cake in greek. There are many variations to this cake, but the two main ingredients in any of the recipes are the apples and ground cinnamon.
This cake is perfect when accompanied with a cup of coffee or tea. You can also add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or greek yogurt on the side and make it a perfect dessert for guests.
Youvarlakia Meatball Soup
Youvarlakia, or meatball soup, is a soothing and delicious meal perfect for when the weather becomes cooler. This soup is simple to make, but has an incredible depth of flavor derived from the traditional greek avgolemono (egg and lemon) sauce.
Stuffed Peppers Yemista
Stuffed peppers yemista (in Greek yemista means ‘filled’) is a nutritious and very delicious recipe that uses fresh peppers as the base vegetable that is stuffed with an aromatic meat and rice mixture. They are slowly baked in the oven until they are fork tender and nicely browned.
Feel free to use other vegetables along with or instead of green peppers, such as tomatoes, zucchini, or eggplant.
Watermelon and Feta Salad
Watermelon and feta salad is refreshing, healthy, and delicious. It is a summertime favorite that takes only minutes to prepare.
Greek Peas
Greek peas, or arakas latheros, is one of my favorite vegetarian dishes. Serve this with feta cheese and fresh bread for a simple, delicious, and comforting meal.
Halva with Semolina
Halva with semolina is a greek dessert widely enjoyed during Lent. Made from a mixture of roasted semolina, orange essence, and sweet syrup, this halva has a crumbly yet melt-in-your-mouth texture. Often enhanced with raisins and the nutty goodness of toasted almonds, halva is a delicious treat you’ll find in every greek household.