The national dishes of the Greeks are a harmony of fragrant herbs, fresh produce and a variety of spices, generously flavored with olive oil.
Gastronomic masterpieces, known since the times of Ancient Hellas, are “seasoned” with the alluring sea, the scorching sun and reflect the cheerful and open temperament of the local residents. Therefore, it is impossible to get a complete picture of the country and feel its Mediterranean flavor without getting acquainted with the most popular dishes of the multifaceted Greek cuisine.
Moussaka (Μουσακάς)
The first thing you need to try from food in Greece is the world famous moussaka. The meat dish, which evokes associations with the fiery dance of sirtaki, has Middle Eastern roots. Already in the 13th century, in Arabic cookbooks there was a dish called “maguma”, strikingly reminiscent of the eggplant delicacy of the Hellenes.
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Like all traditional Greek dishes, moussaka consists only of natural, healthy products. Judge for yourself - a delicious puff pastry is prepared using eggplant, tomatoes, onions and lamb. And Bechamel sauce gives the dish a special charm. They say it was brought into the country by a certain Nikos Tselimentes. The future chef, who studied culinary craft in France, became the first to use cream sauce when preparing meat and vegetables.
Pastitsio (Παστίτσιο)
Locals consider pastitsio to be the pride of the national cuisine of Greece and a must-try gastronomic item for those traveling around the country. And although the name of the dish is consonant with the Italian pasticcio, there is an opinion that the origins of the dish go back to the times of Ancient Hellas. According to some etymologists, the word pasta comes from the Greek “macaria”, meaning “a dish made from barley flour”.
Traditionally, the famous casserole includes pasta, minced meat, mashed tomatoes, eggs and Bechamel sauce. Aromatic canela and nutmeg give it a special taste. According to the Greeks, the best pastitsio is prepared on the island of Corfu, supplementing the recipe with almost transparent filo dough and pieces of ham.
Fasolada (Φασολάδα)
One of the popular Greek dishes that you should definitely try when traveling is rich bean soup. It was prepared back in Ancient Hellas.
Local residents consume fasolada in winter, when the air temperature drops to +7 °C, or during Orthodox Lent - a time of ban on all meat products. The high-calorie dish is served both hot and cold.
Any housewife can prepare a traditional first course of Greek cuisine. The only ingredients you will need are vegetable ingredients: white beans, carrots, onions, tomato puree and olive oil. And don’t forget the celery - it’s what gives the thick stew its unique aroma and unique taste.
Traditional Greek cuisine. What do Greeks eat?
Let's talk about Greek cuisine today. We don't even talk about all kinds of fish and seafood... just like in any country on the sea coast there is an abundance of them! And while you are there, you need to nourish your body with them to the maximum.
We list the main national Greek dishes. If you are not very hungry, appetizers are suitable for this case... there are quite a lot of them in Greek cuisine. One of the most popular is cold DZAZZIKI sauce made from yogurt or milk, cucumber and garlic. It can be spread on bread, crackers or even vegetables.
TARAMASALATA made from caviar, olive oil and lemon is another delicacy of Greek cuisine. Well, if we talk about a snack for drinking, then this is MEZE - an assortment of various dishes.
?The most popular salad is, of course, GREEK SALAD (in Greece it is called rustic). It is prepared from fresh vegetables - tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, red onions, olives and feta, and is traditionally seasoned with olive oil. Moreover, the portions of this salad in taverns are usually such that one plate is enough for two.
? MUSAKA is considered a traditional dish of Greek cuisine.. This is a very hearty casserole with eggplants, tomatoes, meat, sometimes with the addition of potatoes, with aromatic bechamel sauce.. Insanely delicious!
? One of the most popular dishes is SOuvlaki. These are small kebabs on wooden skewers.
? An equally popular dish is PASTITIO - pasta baked with minced meat, bechamel sauce and a cheese crust... very similar to lasagna... obviously, this dish has Italian roots.
? KEFTEDAKYA - meat balls... very similar to meatballs.
? SPANAKOPITA is a traditional Greek pie, translated as “spinach pie.”
? SAGANAKI - fried cheese dish.
? The so-called Greek fast food is GYROS... meat fried just like kebab, only seasoned with herbs, served with tzatziki sauce, onions and tomatoes in pita.
? KALAMARAKIA - fried squid in batter.
? Among the desserts, the most popular are LUKUMADES - deep-fried cinnamon donuts, MELOMACARONA - cookies with honey, GALACTOBOREKO - a dessert in which the pudding is dipped in semolina and wrapped in dough. In addition, PAKHLAVA is popular in Greece, and of course the famous GREEK YOGURT. In the summer heat, it is customary to drink cold FRAPPE coffee, served with pieces of ice. But the greatest pride of the Greeks is not coffee, but wine. Greek cognac METAKSU and UZO vodka are also popular here.
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Fakes (Φακές)
Another famous Greek dish from the category of Lenten soups. Traditional stew is prepared according to all the rules of healthy eating, the benefits of which were proven by Hippocrates. There is no place for saturated fats, preservatives and artificial additives in the recipe. Healthy fakes is a storehouse of microelements, fiber, vitamins and protein.
And although the ingredients of the popular soup vary depending on the region of the country, one thing remains stable - the main component of the dish, lentils. And the second essential component – lemon juice – gives the food a slight sourness. In Greek restaurants, you can try fakes with sliced feta cheese, which is traditionally served with this soup.
Greek food recipes
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For many, Greek cuisine is associated with a salad of vegetables and cheese, seasoned with olive oil, lemon and garnished with olives, but thanks to our recipes with photos you will learn that the cuisine of this country is much more multifaceted. It has a variety of original and light snacks, cold and hot soups. And a real masterpiece of national cuisine are traditional Greek dishes with olive oil and goat cheese. We will tell you the secrets of popular national dishes of Greece - meze, dolmades, baklava, eggplant appetizers, flatbreads with soft cheese. You will learn how varied the dishes of Greek cuisine are, and most importantly, you will learn how to cook them flawlessly.
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Greek fried corn with feta
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Categories: Grill, Vegetables, fruits, Appetizers, Snacks, Vegetables, .
Posted by Food Network
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Infuse grilled corn with Mediterranean flavors and cook it Greek style with fragrant oregano, mint, garlic and crumbled feta. Fried cobs are smeared with yogurt...
corn, feta cheese, yogurt, lemon juice, chili pepper, oregano, mint...
Time: 15 min. Difficulty: easy Servings: 4
Grilled Greek salad
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Categories: Grill, Vegetables, fruits, Salads, Vegetables, .
Posted by Food Network
Views: 797
Not the whole Greek salad is grilled, but only the dense cores of romaine lettuce, which are then chopped and mixed with the rest of the ingredients: tomatoes, olives, red onion, cucumber and...
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese...
Time: 15 min. Difficulty: easy Servings: 4
Lamb skewers in onion marinade
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Categories: Main courses, Meat, Grill, Meat, Appetizers, With sauces, Meat, .
Posted by Food Network
Views: 480
These lamb fillet kebabs are juicy and delicious and burst with Mediterranean flavor thanks to a marinade of onion juice, dried oregano and cumin. Leave the pieces of meat to marinate in...
lamb, onion, red pepper flakes, oregano, cumin...
Time: 1 hour. 20 minutes. Difficulty: easy Servings: 4
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Greek pizza made with batter
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Categories: Fast food, Pizza, Baked goods, Pies, .
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This delicious Greek style pizza is made from scratch much faster than traditional Italian pizza. You don't have to knead the dough by hand or use store-bought dough. The highlight of this recipe is the liquid…
whole grain flour, eggplant, sweet pepper, Artichokes, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, eggs, milk, lemon, oregano, mint...
Time: 1 hour. Difficulty: easy Servings: 4 Calories: 224
Greek lemon spelled soup
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Categories: Soups, With pasta, .
Posted by Food Network
Views: 424
Make Avgolemono Greek Lemon Soup when you need a warming, healthy lunch with a pleasantly refreshing flavor. Its main ingredients are lemon juice and an egg, which are beaten together and...
spelled cereal, grilled chicken, eggs, feta cheese, lemon zest, dill...
Time: 40 min. Difficulty: easy Servings: 4 Calories: 530
Simple Tzatziki Sauce
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Categories: Snacks, With sauces, Sauces, Dipping sauces, Dressings, For fast food, .
Posted by Claire Robinson - TV Chef
Views: 535
Traditional Greek tzatziki sauce is a great appetizer that can be served with fresh vegetables, pita chips, or just fresh bread. It contains thick Greek yogurt, cucumber,…
yogurt, cucumbers, lemon juice, dill...
Time: 15 min.
Greek salad
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Categories: Salads, Vegetables, .
Author: Ina Garten - food writer
Views: 554
Juicy Greek salad is simply called "village salad" in Greece. It delights with its ease of preparation and always lifts your spirits with its bright summer colors and flavors typical of…
cucumbers, sweet peppers, grape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata olives, wine vinegar, oregano...
Time: 50 min. Difficulty: easy Servings: 6
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
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Categories: Soups, With pasta, .
Author: Jeff Mauro - co-owner of the restaurant
Views: 527
In Greece this soup is called avgolemono. It's light, refreshing, yet nutritious and perfect for summer. The soup contains orzo pasta and chicken breast, and it tastes very...
orzo pasta, chicken breasts, lemon juice, carrots, celery, dill...
Time: 1 hour. Difficulty: easy Servings: 6 - 8
Penne pasta with feta in Greek style
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Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Posted by Food Network
Views: 487
This Mediterranean pasta will conquer everyone with its rich and refreshing taste, juiciness and satiety. The dish does not contain meat, but thanks to canned chickpeas it is enriched with protein. Sweet peppers and arugula...
penne pasta, sweet peppers, chickpeas, kalamata olives, arugula, feta cheese, red pepper flakes, oregano...
Time: 25 min. Difficulty: easy Servings: 4 Calories: 609
Couscous with shrimps in Greek style
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Categories: Main courses, Cereals, legumes, Fish, Appetizers, Fish, .
Posted by Food Network
Views: 487
A tasty and healthy Mediterranean-style dish that is quick to prepare and perfect for dinner after a working day. Peeled shrimp are fried in olive oil, then mixed with…
couscous, shrimp, fennel bulb, plum tomatoes, chickpeas, white wine, feta cheese, dill...
Time: 30 min. Difficulty: easy Servings: 4 Calories: 481
Stuffed peppers with lamb and orzo pasta
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Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, Vegetables, mushrooms, Appetizers, Vegetables, .
Posted by Rachael Ray - Celebrity Chef
Views: 279
Instead of the traditional rice for stuffed peppers, this recipe uses orzo pasta, which is shaped like rice. Boil it and mix with minced lamb, also adding a lot of...
sweet pepper, orzo pasta, minced lamb, cubanele pepper, goat cheese, feta cheese, tomato sauce, oregano, rosemary...
Time: 3 min. Difficulty: easy Servings: 4
Stuffed peppers with lentils
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Categories: Main courses, Cereals, legumes, Vegetables, mushrooms, Appetizers, Vegetables, .
Views: 549
These stuffed peppers are inspired by a Mediterranean salad with petit lentils, olives, aromatic herbs and lots of feta. The peppers are baked in the oven until they are soft...
sweet pepper, lentils, poultry, lemon juice, feta cheese, kalamata olives, basil...
Time: 1 hour. Difficulty: easy Servings: 4 Calories: 473
Mediterranean chicken in a slow cooker (keto diet)
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Categories: Main courses, Poultry, .
Posted by Food Network
Views: 6,092
Packed with rich Mediterranean flavor, this chicken is cooked in the slow cooker in healthy olive oil along with kalamata olives, capers, garlic, oregano and served with a refreshing sauce...
chicken thighs, kalamata olives, capers, wine vinegar, oregano, mint, yogurt...
Time: 1 hour. 20 minutes. Difficulty: easy Servings: 4
Moussaka with chard
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Posted by Food Network
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Layered Greek moussaka is full of flavor and a mixture of amazing aromas. Moussaka according to this recipe is baked with the addition of chard and chard, which makes the dish juicier and healthier. Getting ready...
minced beef, minced lamb, eggplant, potatoes, pureed tomatoes, white wine, parmesan cheese, feta cheese, chard, nutmeg, oregano, cinnamon, bay leaf, cheese sauce, meat sauce...
Time: 3 hours. 20 minutes. Difficulty: easy Servings: 8
Souvlaki salad with chicken
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Categories: Salads, Vegetables, Leafy, Meat, .
Posted by Food Network
Views: 1,154
This salad was inspired by the popular Greek street food souvlaki, chicken skewers wrapped in pita bread along with fresh vegetables. The salad contains all the same ingredients, only...
chicken breasts, lemon, oregano, pita, yogurt, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese...
Time: 35 min. Difficulty: easy Servings: 4 Calories: 470
Lamb skewers with artichokes and yogurt dipping sauce
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Categories: Grill, Meat, Sauces, Dip sauces, .
Posted by Food Network
Views: 347
When grilling lamb skewers, it's best to cook them in the Middle Eastern style, where juicy, fatty meat is balanced by refreshing mint and a light sour milk sauce. Leg of lamb is one of the best...
lamb, Artichokes, eggplant, olives, lemon juice, paprika, mint, cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic...
Time: 1 hour. 40 min. Difficulty: easy Servings: 4
Grilled steak with Greek corn salad
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Categories: Main courses, Meat, Vegetables, mushrooms, Salads, Vegetables, .
Posted by Food Network
Views: 408
Prepare a luxurious dish for every day using simple and affordable ingredients. Instead of a traditional premium steak, a rather budget option is fried on the grill - a beef chop. Usually this…
beef, corn, olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, oregano, mint...
Time: 20 min. Difficulty: easy Servings: 4 Calories: 470
Brie cheese baked with spinach, Spanakopita style
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Categories: Appetizers, Cheese, Sauces, Dipping sauces, .
Author: Jeffrey Zakarian - restaurateur
Views: 769
A round of brie cheese baked with spinach in the style of the Greek Spanakopita pie is the easiest way to make the appetizer festive and luxurious. The recipe contains all the ingredients of the classic...
brie cheese, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, phyllo dough, spinach...
Time: 1 hour. Difficulty: easy Servings: 6
Mediterranean summer salad
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Posted by Food Network
Views: 914
This salad can be served to celebrate the end of the work week. The salad turns out juicy and full of flavors thanks to sweet tomatoes, tart capers, olives,…
tomatoes, jardiniere, capers, watercress, olives, green onions, oregano...
Time: 10 min. Difficulty: easy Servings: 4 Calories: 147
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Kleftiko (Κλέφτικο)
A list of the 10 best dishes in Greece would be incomplete without kleftiko, a traditional dish whose name translates as “stolen meat.” According to legend, this masterpiece of national cuisine owes its appearance to peasants who, during Turkish rule, stole lambs and rams from their enemies, hiding them in pits marked with stones and fires. A few days later, baked and very soft food was taken out of the hiding places.
Don’t try to cook kleftiko in your kitchen: you won’t get the authentic, slightly smoky flavor inherent in the dish. In Greece, real lamb with potatoes, flavored with a mixture of herbs, is baked in special ovens, first heated with wood and then sealed with clay. This helps to retain precious heat for as long as possible.
Melizanosalata (Mελιτζανοσαλάτα)
When you find yourself in the homeland of the ancient Hellenes, do not miss the opportunity to try this famous traditional dish of Greece. Prepared according to all the rules, it will leave unforgettable taste memories. At first glance, melizanosalata resembles “overseas caviar, eggplant.” But what distinguishes the tender pasta from the famous vegetable snack is the presence of walnuts, parsley, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice.
In terms of popularity, melizanosalata has long been on the heels of the legendary salad with feta. Thick, tasty puree with an appetizing smell of fragrant herbs and garlic is masterfully prepared by all the chefs of gastronomic establishments of national cuisine. In restaurants in Athens and other cities, pasta is served in small salad bowls, complemented by hot pita flatbreads.
Top 5 Greek snacks
When it comes to appetizers in Greece, the first thing to try is vegetables: slices, salads, light grilling - for every taste. Among the national ones, we recommend the following 5 options.
Falafel and hummus
- Meze | μεζέ . This is not quite a dish, not quite a snack - rather a set of them. Greece is famous for its meze, which can be vegetable, meat or seafood. We advise you to choose the last option: shrimp in batter, sardines, octopus, tender squid - very tasty! If you decide to try meze, be prepared that the portion of appetizers is usually quite large - not everyone will need a hot meal after it. In Greece, meze is usually served with ouzo, a traditional aniseed vodka.
- Tzatziki | τζατζίκι . This legendary Greek appetizer is a must try. Tzatziki (or tzatziki) is made from natural Greek yogurt with cucumber, garlic and herbs. Sometimes it is used as a sauce for souvlaki skewers, and sometimes served as part of meze with pita bread or fresh bread and other snacks.
- Falafel and hummus | Φαλάφελ και χούμους . Greek hummus differs from classic hummus in the presence of feta cheese in its composition. It is not always added, but very often. We recommend trying the local falafel – the spices make it unusual. It is better to taste these dishes in the company of pita bread, vegetables and, of course, tzatziki sauce.
- Melizanosalata | Mελιτζανοσαλατα . A national Greek snack that you should definitely try with fresh bread or pita bread. It is prepared on the basis of baked eggplants with garlic, aromatic herbs, lemon juice and olive oil. Sometimes with walnuts or even feta.
- Strapatsada | Στραπατσάδα . Delicious omelette with feta in tomato sauce. Basil, spices, and black pepper make this appetizer especially piquant. In restaurants, strapatsada is often served cold as part of meze, and in hotels in Greece this dish is usually prepared for breakfast.
In Greece you can buy concentrated tomato paste made from pureed tomatoes. As well as dried garlic, oregano and other spices. Among the ready-made Greek snacks, you can bring home hummus or melizanosalata. They are sold in many supermarkets in plastic jars.
Spanakopita (Σπανακόπιτα)
If you are wondering what to eat in Greece from the original local dishes, pay attention to spanakopita. The now popular recipe has come down to us unchanged since 1800. It was then that the inhabitants of Orthodox monasteries began to cultivate spinach. At first, the plant was used for medicinal purposes. Later, the novices' meals were supplemented with pies filled with healthy herbs.
Modern chefs prepare the famous spanakopita from the thinnest sheets of phyllo dough, laid in several layers and brushed with olive oil. Onions, spinach, pine nuts and feta cheese are used as filling. And don’t be surprised if you find grains of rice inside the pie - they prevent the mass from spreading, absorbing excess moisture.
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Baklavas (Μπακλαβάς)
If you want to try the most delicious dishes of Greek cuisine, do not forget about the popular dessert baklavas. The sweetness appeared on the land of the Hellenes during the era of Turocracy - the time of domination of the Ottoman Empire. It was in ancient Constantinople in the 15th century that the crispy delicacy was first served to Sultan Mehmet II.
In Greece, delicious confectionery is prepared a little differently than in Turkey. This melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece of culinary art, which includes chopped nuts, cinnamon and lemon juice, is generously drizzled not with syrup, but with honey, which gives the sweet an amazing juiciness. In addition, small cakes are traditionally wrapped in 33 layers of filo dough - according to the number of earthly years of Jesus Christ.
Greek cuisine
Greece is a southern country, which means fruits, a variety of greens and vegetables, rich in vitamins and minerals, are available here all year round. In addition, almost all Greek dishes are prepared using olive oil , which is very beneficial for our body. The national cuisine of Greece is distinguished by a huge variety of dishes that are especially popular in European countries. Fish and seafood occupy an important place in the Greek diet . In Greece you will find a huge variety of dishes from all kinds of sea creatures: shrimp, squid, octopus, crabs, mussels, oysters, lobsters, etc. Baked or fried fish is traditionally served with an excellent gravy consisting of olive oil and lemon juice.
According to Greek customs, a tavern visitor is given the opportunity (and is always welcome) to enter the kitchen and choose the fish or any other ingredient he likes, which will then be prepared for him, observing all the client’s wishes. Seafood is prepared on a special scale in “psarotaverns” (fish restaurants), most of which, as a rule, are located directly on the sea coast.
As for meat and vegetables, the Greeks stew them by adding various seasonings: onions, garlic, parsley, mint, pepper, wine vinegar and others. One of the favorite meat dishes of the Greeks is souvlaki (lamb or pork kebab), as well as other meat delicacies cooked on a spit or coals.
First courses (broths and soups) are not in great demand in Greece. Apparently, the hot climate of the country has an effect. However, in traditional Greek taverns you can find broths or cream soup among the menu items. The most inexpensive, popular and everyday soup is considered to be “fasolada” - bean soup prepared according to a traditional recipe, as well as “fakes” - a lentil stew beloved by all Greeks.
In addition, in Greece they eat with great pleasure rice soup cooked in chicken broth, with the addition of beaten eggs and lemon juice (“kotosupa me avgolemono”), as well as “vrasto” - beef soup.
For the Greeks, tea is a very strange and rare drink, the existence of which they remember only when they have a cold. As for hot drinks, the Greeks prefer strong aromatic coffee “ellinikos”, brewed according to a traditional oriental recipe, without any additives. It is customary to drink it in small sips, prolonging the pleasure and washing it down with water. In any cafe you can order “vari glyco” - strong and sweet, “matrio” - medium, less strong and moderately sweet coffee, as well as “sketo” - medium-strength coffee without added sugar.
Speaking about traditional Greek cuisine, we should definitely mention the excellent confectionery products, the aroma of which fills the streets of Greek cities.
It’s paradoxical, but no matter where you are, on any street you can look around - and in front of you there will definitely be some kind of tavern, snack bar, cafe, coffee shop or bar.
It seems that all of Greece is lined with tables, and the hospitable owners of the establishments are waiting with open arms for their visitors just so that they will appreciate their unsurpassed skill.
The favorite pastime of the Greeks is visiting taverns in the evening, especially on weekends, in the company of friends or relatives. As a rule, taverns have a relaxed, positive atmosphere. Most often, people drink beer or “ouzo” (Greek aniseed vodka) and, of course, the famous “retsina” - young wine infused with the resin of pine trees, which many people dilute with Coca-Cola.
Restaurants and taverns in Greece are open from 12:00 to 16:00 and from 20:00 to midnight, and some of them serve guests until 2:00 am.
Loukoumades (Λουκουμάδες)
A story about national sweet dishes of Greek cuisine would be incomplete without a description of loukoumades, a delicacy with Arabic roots. However, over many years, the popular confectionery product, reminiscent of small ruddy donuts, has taken root on the shores of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas so much that it has become an indispensable attribute of important holidays and folk festivals.
To prepare one of the famous Greek desserts, yeast dough is used. Small balls are made from it and fried in a vat of hot oil. Then the delicacy is generously poured with honey and generously sprinkled with cinnamon and ground nuts.
In traditional taverns, loukoumades are served on special skewers, which means no cutlery is required.
Vasilopita (Βασιλόπιτα)
When planning a winter trip and making a list of must-try food items in Greece, don’t forget about the popular sweet delicacy vasilopita. This rich cake made from fluffy yeast dough is prepared for the New Year. It received its name in honor of St. Basil the Great - Greek Father Frost.
There are many variations of the vasilopita recipe. But they all have one thing in common - the main dish of the New Year's table contains grated orange zest, dried fruits and nuts. Before cooking, housewives put a coin in the pie. The lucky person who finds a copper round in his portion will be blessed with happiness and good luck throughout the year.
The above dishes are only a hundredth part in the ocean of the country’s famous traditional delicacies. To expand your knowledge of Greek national dishes, the names of which can be listed endlessly, you will be helped by such famous dishes as vegetable stew spetsofai (Σπετζοφάι), milk pie galaktoboureko (Γαλακτομπούρεκο), fried lamb ribs paidaki (Παιδάκι ), brizola pork chops (Μπριζόλα), meatballs keftedes (Κεφτέδες), meat in a flatbread gyros (Γύρος) and corn cake kalo prama (Καλό Πράμα).
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