Recipes

The movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” didn’t exaggerate when it portrayed the role that food plays amongst Greeks. Greeks love food and have taken meal preparation to a whole ‘nuther level. For Greek women, being regarded as a good cook is like winning Gold in the Olympics (which Greeks invented, in case you didn’t know). It’s not about fancy. It’s about looking appetizing, being tasty, filling you up, while being resourceful, and all at once. It’s about preparing a meal where everyone actually believes you when you say you “slaved over a hot stove all day”. And in the end, it’s really all about love.

Do you have a particular ingredient you want to use? Type it into the handy search bar below and see what comes up! Check out my gardening section to find out how to grow many of your own ingredients for the recipes below.

Lessons From My Kitchen

I have learned a few tricks over the years to make kitchen tasks easier and recipes more successful, and I’m sharing them with you!

Back to Basics

Take a step back in time and learn how to make foods the old fashioned (and much better tasting!) way.

Beverages

Hot or cold, these drinks will give you a taste of village life.

From the Bakery

Learn how to prepare a variety of breads, rolls, muffins, and other baked goods just like my own grandmothers made. See the Sweet Treats menu for cakes, pies, cookies, etc.

Breakfast

Weekday mornings may be hectic and hurried, but the weekends await you with the promise of easy recipes that bring a hint of the past with them.

Lunch

Greeks typically eat their biggest meal during the early afternoon hours. I’ve put together a list of dishes that are more in line with the American style of mid-day feasts.

Meze (Appetizers)

Whenever I have had non-Greek guests to my home, they are frequently caught off guard by the sheer quantity of food that’s presented as the appetizers, not realizing that the main meal is still to come. Serve these as part of a light meal, or impress your guests at your next gathering!

Sauces, Dips, & Spreads

There are so many easy and unique ways to add a little flair to the foods you serve. Make these recipes a part of your regular condiments you keep on hand, and you will never worry about having a plain meal.

Salads

Fresh, seasonal produce make the best salads. Topped with a drizzle of olive oil, or a creamy dressing, what better way to get your fruits and veggies!

Soups & Stews

Whether it is simmering pots filled with fresh vegetables, hearty stews with tender meat, or classics from this side of the Atlantic, there is something for everyone.

Seasonal Vegetables

Greeks eat a diet that is centered around what is growing at the moment. Farmers come into town with their small trucks loaded with the day’s harvest, calling out their offerings on loudspeakers as they drive slowly down the streets.

Legumes & Grains

Greeks have traditionally relied on legumes, rice, and other grains as part of their diet. These ingredients can last a very long time and provide a lot of nutritional benefits in the form of fiber and essential minerals. They taste good, too!

Pasta

Italians are not the only ones who know how to cook with pasta. The offerings are diverse and include the usual pasta with sauce, but add in decadent casseroles along with pasta baked with roasts and vegetables. In other words, anything but boring!

Seafood

It is little wonder that a country with so much coastline and so many islands would have an affinity for seafood, simply prepared to appreciate their unique flavors.

Layers of Goodness

These casserole style dishes can be served as a complete meal and prepared in advance for easy, busy night dinners. From traditional Greek moussaka and pastitsio, to hearty American pot-pies, the choice is yours.

Meats

From roasts to souvlaki (seasoned meat on skewers), a variety of traditional flavors and time saving tips for your busy week.

Sweet Treats

Everyone’s favorite subject! Desserts, preserves, and all sorts of goodies are here.

Recipes

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