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Kleftiko

Cooking Time: 210
Kleftiko is a traditional Greek slow-cooked stew, usually made from lamb, potatoes, hard cheese and Mediterranean herbs. Interestingly, kleftiko shares the same source with more familiar terms such as kleptomania or kleptocracy. Kleftiko Origin Besides being a mouth-watering dish, the legend of how kleftiko originated is also interesting. It is...

Ivan Majhen

March 30, 2020
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Szekely Goulash (Székely gulyás)

Cooking Time: 60
Szekely goulash is Hungarian pork and sauerkraut stew. This dish is a variety of goulash – the synonym for the Hungarian traditional cuisine. Szekely goulash is a somewhat unusual dish that does not follow the basic rules of traditional goulash preparation. Unlike traditional goulash, its main ingredient is pork, with...

Ivan Majhen

March 28, 2020
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Loukoumades

Cooking Time: 25
Loukoumades are a traditional Greek street food delicacy. It’s a crisp and fluffy bite-sized type of doughnut. Sometimes you can find they are called Greek doughnuts. They are usually served warm, sprinkled with honey syrup with cinnamon and chopped nuts or toasted sesame seeds. Recently, it’s not uncommon to find...

Ivan Majhen

March 25, 2020
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Fava Dip

Cooking Time: 60
Fava dip is an incredibly tasty, creamy dish, widespread in traditional Greek cuisine. It is a hummus-like dip that can be prepared quickly and easily. Consisting of vegetables only, it is a great choice for vegans. The name fava comes from the Latin word favus meaning broad bean. In the...

Ivan Majhen

March 19, 2020
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Spanakopita

Cooking Time: 70
Spanakopita is such a popular dish in traditional Greek cuisine that it can be found in countless variations. It is very common on family dinner tables. You can find it in bakeries, local taverns and inns, and also on the menus of high-end restaurants. What to Serve With Spanakopita The...

Ivan Majhen

March 14, 2020
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Greek Salad

Cooking Time: 10
Greek salad is one of the symbols of Greek cuisine. In Greece, it is often called horiatiki (village salad) or therini (summer salad). It is a simple, refreshing and very healthy meal, consisting of only a few ingredients. Traditionally, it is made using tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives and feta cheese,...

Ivan Majhen

March 11, 2020
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Pastitsio

Cooking Time: 90
Pastitsio is one of the synonyms of traditional Greek cuisine today. It is one of those dishes that you will find in every gastronomic guide through Greece. It’s actually a layered casserole made of round pasta and minced meat and tomato sauce, topped with a bechamel sauce usually with added...

Ivan Majhen

February 29, 2020
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Gemista (Yemista)

Cooking Time: 90
Gemista or yemista is a well-known dish in traditional Greek cuisine. This is a very popular dish, traditionally prepared in the summer, since it is made using a variety of vegetables. In Greek cuisine it belongs to a group of dishes known as Ladera (Lada meaning olive oil in Greek)....

Ivan Majhen

February 22, 2020
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Souvlaki

Cooking Time: 40
Souvlaki is probably the most popular dish in Greek cuisine. Most certainly, it is the most spread one. Souvlaki is a traditional dish which is fast food at the same time. It’s marinated pieces of meat baked on skewers. Although most often made of pork, they can be found in...

Ivan Majhen

February 15, 2020
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Tzatziki

Cooking Time: 20
Tzatziki is certainly the most famous sauce or dip in Greek traditional cuisine. It is an incredibly delicious and refreshing sauce that can be made very quickly and simply. Traditionally, Tzatziki is made of Greek-style (thick) yoghurt, cucumbers, garlic, olive oil to which is added herbs like dill, mint and...

Ivan Majhen

February 13, 2020
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