Spinach triangles are a smaller, hand-held version of the traditional Greek spanakopita, which is typically made in a large baking dish. These smaller-sized gems are filled with a savory mix of spinach, cheese, and dill, wrapped in layers of flaky phyllo dough. Perfect as appetizers or snacks, spinach triangles offer the same delicious flavors as the full-sized dish in a more convenient, single-serving format.
Spinach Triangles
Cheese Filled Flatbread
Cheese filled flatbread is a delicious bread that combines the fluffiness of bread with the richness of creamy cheese. This recipe uses feta, goat cheese, and ricotta, but feel free to experiment and use whatever cheese(s) you have on hand.
Blending the feta, goat cheese, and ricotta adds a creamy texture and tangy flavor to the soft bread. Whether served as a standalone snack, a side dish, or as part of a meal, this bread is sure to please your family as much as it does mine.
Baked Feta with Grape Tomatoes
Baked feta with grape tomatoes is a simple and flavorful dish that combines the creamy texture of baked feta with the sweet burst of grape tomatoes. This Greek-inspired recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick appetizer or light lunch.
Eggplant Dip
Eggplant dip, or melitzanosalata, is a classic Greek dip that is popular in Greek cuisine. The name “Melitzanosalata” is derived from the Greek words “melitzana,” meaning eggplant, and “salata,” meaning salad or dip. This flavorful dip is made with roasted or grilled eggplants, creating a smoky and rich taste. It is often served as an appetizer or mezze, accompanied by pita bread or as a side dish.
Feta Dip
This feta dip, or tirokafteri, is a delightful and spicy feta dip that can be served as an appetizer or a party dip. Adjust the level of spiciness by controlling the amount of chili peppers you add. Enjoy the rich, tangy flavors of this Greek favorite!
Saganaki
“Saganaki” is a term used in Greek cuisine to refer to a variety of dishes that are typically cooked in a small, two-handled frying pan called a “saganaki.” However, the term is most commonly associated with a specific dish: fried cheese. The popularity of saganaki cheese lies in its delightful combination of crispy and melty textures, making it a savory and satisfying appetizer or snack.
Shrimp and Feta Saganaki
Greek shrimp and feta saganaki makes a beautiful appetizer or main meal. It comes together in minutes, yet has an incredible depth of flavour.
Greek Roasted Beet Salad
There are many ways to prepare beets, but one of the easiest ways is by roasting them. This roasted greek beet salad brings out the rustic, sweet, and delicious flavor of the beets, and it’s a simple and healthy side dish that goes with almost anything.
Easy Grilled Greek Octopus
In this easy grilled greek octopus recipe, we use frozen and previously cooked octopus to save time. The octopus is then grilled and tossed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon, and oregano. Simple and delicious!
Watermelon and Feta Salad
Watermelon and feta salad is refreshing, healthy, and delicious. It is a summertime favorite that takes only minutes to prepare.
Hummus
Even though hummus is not authentically greek, it can be found in some eateries in Greece and in many greek restaurants outside of Greece. Therefore, I decided to include it on this site.
Hummus is made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil. You can easily buy it at the store, but nothing compares to homemade.
Dolmades
Dolmades, or stuffed grape leaves, are vine leaves wrapped into little rolls and filled with rice, meat (optional), and fresh herbs. If you are making dolmades with meat, serve them warm with a simple lemon sauce or avgolemono.
You can easily substitute the meat with more rice. For vegetarian dolmades, serve them room temperature, squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top, and dip them into plain greek yogurt.
Keftedes
Keftedes are wonderful little meatballs made with ground beef, pork, parsley, mint, oregano, garlic, onion, and just a dash of lemon juice. Keftedes are perfect paired with tzatziki, a greek salad, and some fresh pita bread.
Portokalia me Meli
Portokalia me meli translates to oranges with honey. Fresh fruit has always been a staple in Greek cuisine, and most people think of watermelon as the most popular fruit of Greece. However, there are orange-producing regions of Greece, such as the Peloponnese and Western regions, where you will find oranges as the ‘star’.
It just takes a couple of minutes to make this beautiful and healthy dessert, as you only need a couple of oranges, honey, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.