Recettes grecques de nourriture

Halloumi originally comes from Cyprus and is popular across Greek cooking. Its high melting point means you can grill it without it running: golden...

In Greece you drink ouzo with ice and water, which turns it milky white. This long drink builds on that with lemon, mint and sparkling water: fresh...

Keftedes are Greek meatballs with fresh mint, onion and oregano, fried until crisp. Serve them as meze with tzatziki and lemon, or as a main course...

Meze are small dishes to share, usually with a drink. This platter combines golden grilled Greek cheese with a fresh vegetable salad and a yogurt d...

Galaktoboureko is a Greek pie of crisp filo around a creamy semolina, milk and egg custard, soaked in lemon syrup. It is one of the most popular sw...

Katsikaki paidaki, grilled goat ribs, is a summer classic in Greek tavernas. A simple marinade of olive oil, garlic, lemon and oregano is all it ne...

Arni sto fourno me patates, lamb baked with potatoes, is the Sunday and Easter roast of Greece. The lamb is studded with garlic, rubbed with lemon,...

Avgolemono is the Greek egg and lemon sauce that turns a simple broth into a silky soup. This version adds kale, carrot and onion to the classic ri...

This feta tart uses filo pastry as a crisp shell around a filling of feta, Greek yogurt, eggs and dill. It is quicker than a traditional pie and wo...

Gemista means stuffed. Tomatoes and peppers are filled with rice, grated tomato, onion and fresh herbs, then baked until soft and lightly caramelis...

Dolmades are vine leaves stuffed with rice, onion, dill, mint and lemon, gently simmered in olive oil. Rolling takes a little time, but they keep f...

Fasolada is the Greek white bean soup that many Greeks call their national dish. Dried beans are simmered with carrot, celery, onion, tomato and pl...