Greek Recipes

Staff Picks

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

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I don't have the energy or courage to cater for a living but, if I did, this Greek lemon chicken and potatoes would be one of my go-to entrees, and not just for big, fat weddings. It's a proven crowd-pleaser, simple to make, and easy on the wallet.

By Chef John

Briam (Greek Baked Zucchini and Potatoes)

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Briam is a traditional Greek roasted vegetable dish with potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, and red onions with lots of olive oil. It is a typical example of Greek cuisine where a few simple ingredients are turned into an utterly delicious dish with little effort. It can be served as a main course. With olive oil as the only source of fat it is a quintessential example of the Mediterranean diet, and it is vegan to boot. If preferred, serve with a hearty chunk of feta on the side.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Pork Souvlaki

Seasoned bits of pork or lamb are allowed to season in a Mediterranean marinade for as long as you can stand it! Wonderful with rice and a cucumber and tomato salad. Serve with lemon slices and chopped parsley.

By alsoanurse

Avgolemono Soup

Avgolemono is one of those soups that I've made many times, but rarely from scratch. It's usually a 'there's nothing in the house' type of thing and made with a carton of broth. Even in its quick-and-easy form it's a delicious and comforting meal, but when you use a fresh whole chicken, it becomes epic. Garnish with parsley and lemon zest.

By Chef John

Greek Horiatiki Salad

This is the one and only Greek salad recipe that you'll ever need! Enjoy this Greek salad for summer BBQs, Greek dinner parties, picnics, and more. Ripe, red tomatoes will yield the best result. Serve with loads of good crusty bread to mop up the gorgeous juices.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Greek Baklava

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A Greek favorite that makes everyone think you are a master chef and is sooo easy to make!! I taught a Greek friend how to make apple pie and she taught me this fabulous recipe. The phyllo dough for this recipe is found in the freezer section of most grocery stores. Add a little lemon zest to the sugar sauce, if desired.

By NEONWILLIE

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

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This is an authentic, really rich pie stuffed with spinach, onions, cheeses and herbs that are all enfolded by crispy, flaky phyllo dough.

By SILVERWOLF

Tzatziki Sauce

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Easy dressing for gyros or Greek salad. Also makes a nice dipping sauce for Veggies. HINT: Tastes best when chilled for at least 1 hour after preparation.

By DEBNJAMES

Greek Chicken Skewers

Greek-inspired chicken skewers with lots of flavor! Marinade is also wonderful on grilled vegetables.

By Alexis Rimes

Greek-Style Lemon Roasted Potatoes

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A great complement with souvlaki. I often cook this on the BBQ with the souvlaki. All you need is a great Greek salad for a full meal!

By koko

Greek Orzo Salad

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A delicious, colorful salad, with artichoke hearts and feta. I receive a lot of requests for this one.

By Patrice

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

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Greek kabobs. Fantastic flavor for chicken. Marinade can also be used for pork.

By Tanya Petkos Schroeder

Inspiration and Ideas

9 Delicious Ways to Eat Halloumi

Firm-textured and with a high melting point, halloumi is perfect for grilling. It has a savory, slightly salty flavor, and a wonderful texture that's unlike anything else.

Chef John's Tzatziki Sauce

See how to make what Chef John calls "one of the world's great snacks."

Greek Desserts

How To Make Better Hummus

Our 5 Best Avgolemono Soup Recipes

15 Greek Grilled Chicken Recipes

Greek Tzatziki

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This cool Greek dip only gets better with time. Serve with pita bread, in gyros, on lamb or with whatever you like!

More Greek Recipes

Absolutely Fabulous Greek/House Dressing

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This is the 'secret' Greek dressing recipe from the pizzeria that I work at. The recipe makes almost a gallon but can be scaled down easily. It can be used for picnics and travels very well, since it doesn't need to be refrigerated. This is the best dressing I have ever tasted, people offer to buy it constantly, but if we sold it we wouldn't be able to make enough to use in the restaurant!

By DANIELLE M.

Greek Pasta Salad

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Great summer pasta salad.

By Danielle Laroche

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potato Bake

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I love one-pan meals, especially when no measuring and exact ingredients are involved. I made this one Sunday when I didn't want to babysit my food in the kitchen! Turned out great, and I served it with tzatziki sauce.

By Chef V

Moussaka

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Here is a great recipe for moussaka, a Greek dish. It includes sliced eggplant baked in a ground beef sauce and then smothered in a thin white sauce.

By PEGGY AYSCUE

Homemade Phyllo (or Filo) Dough

I'm no expert at making phyllo dough, but the good news is, despite that, I still managed to achieve some fairly excellent results, and suspect you will as well. And it's way more fun than buying it frozen from the store.

By Chef John

Pickled Cucumber, Fig, and Halloumi Salad

Pickled cucumber, fig, and halloumi salad is a special Greek-inspired recipe.

By OneWholesomeMeal

Greek-Inspired Seared Pork Chops

Bursting with flavor and perfect for a light summer dinner, these Greek-inspired pork chops are anything but boring. The pork is well seasoned and the flavor is amplified through the caramelization that occurs during searing. The bright acidity is balanced out with salty, brininess from the olives and feta.

By NicoleMcmom

Greek Salad I

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This is an incredibly good Greek salad recipe, nice and tangy and even better in the summer when you use fresh vegetables!

By Meesh

Greek Seasoning Blend

This is meant to substitute for that rather expensive Greek seasoning in the yellow and red can.

By Misty Jane Pilgrim

Real Hummus

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This hummus is a family recipe passed down from many generations. Eat with warm pita bread.

By ROYHOBBS

Extra Easy Hummus

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Tahini-free hummus that only takes minutes, and is a favorite with my kids.

By Donalyn

Greek Pasta Salad I

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This is a great make-ahead pasta salad!

By Behr

Greek Style Potatoes

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Greek Style Potatoes is a simple recipe, and the closest I can get to the real thing. The best is that it can be adjusted to your taste as you bake it. I sometimes add a little more lemon. The potatoes are moist, and great with green beans and baked chicken with a little salsa and feta on top.

By Cathie

Greek Style Garlic Chicken Breast

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This recipe was passed down through my family for years. If you're looking for a great tasting, tender chicken breast, this is what you're looking for - Greek style.

By Michael

Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)

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Fakes (pronounced 'Fah-kehs') is a staple in the Greek kitchen, and an especially filling meal. It is traditionally served with a drizzle of olive oil and lots of vinegar. Though the vinegar is of course optional, try it. It lifts the lentils and adds another dimension of flavor!

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

This light and refreshing cold pasta salad is loaded with the flavors of the Mediterranean, and pairs well with grilled proteins, such as fish, pork, chicken or steak. If you make this in advance, reserve a bit of the dressing to add right before serving, as the pasta has a tendency to soak up the dressing as it sits over time.

By Kim's Cooking Now

My Big Fat Greek Salad

You can't go wrong with this Greek salad, especially if you remember the only and most important tip: toss it with the vinegar first before adding olive oil. If you don't, it will not taste as good. Which reminds me, giving the amounts here is very difficult, since this really should be made to your tastes, so please use the ingredient list as a very rough outline.

By Chef John

Vegetarian Moussaka

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This recipe always gets rave reviews from vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Easy to make, but takes time. Serve with salad.

By Anne Buchanan

Grilled Greek Chicken

The secret to this simple grilled chicken is a very powerful marinade and 'roasting' it slowly over semi-indirect heat on the grill.

By Chef John

Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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Serve with pita bread-you can cut pita bread into wedges and toast it for a different taste sensation. Tahini is a sesame paste, you can usually find it in the Mediterranean section of your grocery store.

By MARBALET

Souvlaki

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Souvlaki is a Greek specialty made with tender cuts of meat. In this pork kebab recipe, the meat is marinated in a lemony olive oil mixture. Serve with rice pilaf and a Greek salad.

By Abby Benner

Easy Baklava

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This is simple and easy. Serve it in cupcake papers. It freezes well, too.

By ARVILLALAR

Branzino Mediterranean

This simple, healthy, and delicious Mediterranean fish, also known as 'Greek Sea Bass', should be cooked whole. The cavity of the fish can be stuffed with lemon and other ingredients for added flavor. It is a very mild-tasting and versatile fish. The oregano and lemon make it truly Greek cuisine that many will enjoy. Can be found wild-caught in many stores. Enjoy!

By Christala

Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad

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This is a delightful salad that doesn't skimp on taste.

By Kim Fusich

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Greek Recipes

Staff Picks

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

Briam (Greek Baked Zucchini and Potatoes)

Pork Souvlaki

Avgolemono Soup

Greek Horiatiki Salad

Greek Baklava

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

Tzatziki Sauce

Greek Chicken Skewers

Greek-Style Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Greek Orzo Salad

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

Inspiration and Ideas

9 Delicious Ways to Eat Halloumi

Chef John's Tzatziki Sauce

Greek Desserts

How To Make Better Hummus

Our 5 Best Avgolemono Soup Recipes

15 Greek Grilled Chicken Recipes

Greek Tzatziki

Greek Chicken

Traditional Gyros

Flaming Greek Cheese (Saganaki)

Good for You Greek Salad

Easy Sheet Pan Greek Chicken

More Greek Recipes

Absolutely Fabulous Greek/House Dressing

Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potato Bake

Moussaka

Homemade Phyllo (or Filo) Dough

Pickled Cucumber, Fig, and Halloumi Salad

Greek-Inspired Seared Pork Chops

Greek Salad I

Greek Seasoning Blend

Real Hummus

Extra Easy Hummus

Greek Pasta Salad I

Greek Style Potatoes

Greek Style Garlic Chicken Breast

Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

My Big Fat Greek Salad

Vegetarian Moussaka

Grilled Greek Chicken

Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Souvlaki

Easy Baklava

Branzino Mediterranean

Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad