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    Cooking Gorgeous » MSN Posts

    Traditional Greek Meals You Can Make at Home

    Published: Oct 18, 2024 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

    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 recipe
    Ayla Clulee

    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

    green roasted potatoes served on a plate
    Ayla Clulee

    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

    greek salad recipe
    Ayla Clulee

    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

    yaprak dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
    Ayla Clulee

    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

    a picture showing the layers of a authentic Middle Eastern walnut baklawa dessert
    Ayla Clulee

    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

    a piece of pita bread dipped in greek fava dip
    Ayla Clulee

    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

    baked meatballs with vegetables in tomato sauce
    Ayla Clulee

    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

    a portion of papoutsakia garnished with parsley and served on a plate
    Ayla Clulee

    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

    colourful greek roasted vegetables served on a plate
    Ayla Clulee

    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

    5 pieces of greek pita bread placed on top of each other
    Ayla Clulee

    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 (Turkish stuffed Aubergine)
    Ayla Clulee

    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

    tel kadayif served with ice cream and chopped pistachio
    Ayla Clulee

    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

    a portion of greek pastitsio
    Ayla Clulee

    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

    Ayla Clulee

    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

    6 pieces of spinach and feta pie on a baking sheet
    Ayla Clulee

    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

    2 triangles of revani cake served on a plate
    Ayla Clulee

    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

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