Traditional Greek Meals You Can Make at Home

Traditional Greek food is all about fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and comforting classics. From Moussaka to Greek salad, these dishes bring Mediterranean flavors straight to your kitchen. Whether you’re making a quick dinner or hosting a dinner party, these easy Greek meals add a fun twist to any occasion.

Greek Moussaka

Greek Moussaka (or Musaka) is an authentic Greek aubergine dish made with layers of aubergines and/or potatoes, tomatoey meat sauce, and silky béchamel. The extra cheese and breadcrumb topping give this succulent dish a golden crunchy texture.

To learn more: Greek Moussaka (Musaka)

Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Authentic Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes recipe is a staple in Greek cuisine, known for its tangy lemon flavor and crispy golden edges with soft and creamy inside. It's effortless to make, uses basic ingredients, and pairs wonderfully with a variety of Mediterranean dishes such as Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs. 

To learn more: Authentic Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Greek Salad

Delicious, colorful, and refreshing Greek Cucumber Salad is a perfect side dish whether it's for your summer BBQ parties or family meals. 

It is made with healthy ingredients such as cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta cheese. This simple salad is ready in 15 minutes and packed with Mediterranean flavors you will love.

To learn more: Greek Cucumber Salad

Dolmades

Dolmades is a vegetarian dish made from Grape Leaves Stuffed with aromatic rice, fresh Mediterranean herbs, and spices. It's a popular choice for special occasions and gatherings.

To learn more: Yaprak Sarma - Stuffed Grape Leaves

Baklava

Pistachio Baklava recipe is perfect for you if you want to learn how to make your homemade version. Baklava is a very popular Mediterranean&Middle Eastern sweet dating back to the Ottoman Empire, featuring flaky filo pastry layers, nuts, and syrup.

To learn more: Easy Turkish Pistachio Baklava Recipe

Greek Fava

Greek Fava is a smooth, creamy, and delicious yellow split pea dip that has been a favorite in Greece for many years. Despite its name, it’s not made from fava beans but from split yellow peas, which give the dish its signature velvety texture and flavor.

To learn more: Greek Fava Recipe - Split Pea Dip

Soutzoukakia

Izmir Kofte (a.k.a Soutzoukakia or Smyrna Meatballs) is a traditional dish made with lightly fried meatballs and vegetables baked in tomato sauce. It is typically served with Turkish Rice Pilaf (Sehriyeli Pilav) or Bulgur Pilavi (Turkish Bulgur Pilaf) and a bowl of Greek Cucumber Salad.

To learn more: Izmir Kofte (Smyrna Meatballs)

Papoutsakia

Aubergine Papoutsakia (or Patlıcan Pabucaki) is a delightful vegetarian stuffed aubergine dish from Greek and Turkish cuisine. While it traditionally includes ground meat stuffing similar to Greek Moussaka (Musaka), I prefer this vegetarian version as a lighter option, especially during the summer.

To learn more: Papoutsakia - Vegetarian Greek Stuffed Eggplant

Briam - Greek Roasted Vegetables

Briam is a hearty Greek casserole dish featuring roasted vegetables cooked in a generous amount of olive oil and seasoned with simple Mediterranean flavors. This delicious Mediterranean roasted vegetable dish is typically served as a main course, often paired with feta cheese, olives, and crusty bread. Simply delicious!

To learn more: Briam - Greek Roasted Vegetables

Pita Bread

Homemade Greek Pita Bread is a soft and delicious pocket-less flatbread perfect for serving your favorite Mediterranean dishes such as Lamb Shish Kebab, Musakhan - Sumac Chicken, or Haydari (Turkish Yoghurt Dip). They are freezer-friendly and the dough can be prepared ahead.

To learn more: Greek Pita Bread 

Imam Bayildi

Imam Bayildi (Vegan Stuffed Aubergine) is a classic Ottoman dish made with aubergines cooked in a generous amount of olive oil and then stuffed with a mixture of onions, tomatoes, and garlic.

To learn more: Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant)

Kadaif Dessert

Kadaif Dessert is a popular and unique Mediterranean dessert made with layers of crispy, shredded filo pastry base filled with a rich and nutty walnut mixture, and then baked until crispy. The dessert is then soaked in a sweet syrup, adding an extra layer of flavor and moisture.

To learn more: Kadaif Dessert - Turkish Tel Kadayif

Pastitsio

Greek Pastitsio Recipe, (or Greek Lasagna - Greek Macaroni), is a favorite comfort food of mine, especially when I need to feed a crowd. 

It's a baked pasta dish with layers of pasta, topped with rich meat ragu and velvety béchamel sauce. This traditional Greek dish freezes beautifully and is ideal for making ahead.

To learn more: Greek Pastitsio Recipe (Greek Lasagna)

Melitzanosalata

Melitzanosalata (Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip) is a smokey and delicious Greek appetizer/meze made with fire-roasted eggplants, tangy lemon juice, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.

This heavenly eggplant salad is a harmonious blend of smoky, zesty, and vibrant Mediterranean flavors.

To learn more: Melitzanosalata (Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip)

Spinach and Feta Pie

This deliciously crispy Spinach and Feta Pie is made of a delicious and lightly spiced spinach and feta cheese filling wrapped in thin yufka sheets. They are great for breakfast as well as for lunch, dinner parties, or just as a snack on the go.

To learn more: Spinach and Feta Pie - Ispanaklı Peynirli Börek

Revani - Semolina Cake

Revani Semolina Cake is a popular Mediterranean dessert that is enjoyed across the Middle East and Greece. This delicious dessert is made with semolina flour, sugar, and eggs, soaked with orange-flavored syrup, and then cut into diamonds or squares.

To learn more: Revani - Turkish Semolina Cake