Most of us know the version of saganaki that involves cheese lit on fire over an open flame. However, it is better to think of “saganaki” as more of a method than a specific dish. This version uses the “saganaki” technique with fresh mussels. Greek Mussels Saganaki Recipe Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh mussels 1/2 cup Greek olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 ounces of dry white wine 10 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped Feta cheese, to garnish (optional) How to Make Greek Mussels Saganaki: Rinse the mussels in a colander with cool ..read more

This recipe is one of the easiest you could make in Greek cuisine. You don’t need a lot of ingredients and it comes together quickly. It tastes best when the vegetables are fresh from the garden. The beauty of this recipe is how versatile it is. You can use vegetables that you have on hand, as long s they can stand up to braising. You’ll want to prep the vegetables for braising before you can use them. For example, you should trim the ends of the green beans, cut the zucchini, summer squash, or eggplant into smaller pieces (about 1 – 1 1/2 inch pieces), trim the okra, peel and cut the potatoes ..read more

Grilled sandwiches, or “Tost” are a staple food in Greece. This is unexpected because this particular food isn’t associated with Greek cuisine. Yet, they are a mainstay of Greek street food and are present on restaurant, cafe, and taverna menus all over Greece. Think of them as a classic grilled cheese sandwich, but with a Greek twist. You can easily make them at home. Easy Greek Grilled Sandwiches (Tost) Recipe Ingredients: 2 Slices of Bread for each sandwich Cheese of choice – Greek when possible – I like a combination of Feta and Kasseri or Mozzarella – you can just eyeball the cheese choi ..read more

Sometimes, you just want to put together an easy meal with delicious, Greek flavors. This Greek pasta dish delivers! You can use any kind of pasta that you have on hand, and the feta cheese really makes this dish special. Simple Greek Feta Pasta Recipe Ingredients: 1 pound dry pasta of choice Greek olive oil, to drizzle over pasta 10 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved. ½ cup crumbled Greek feta cheese 1 teaspoon dried oregano How to Prepare Simple Greek Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. When cooked, drain in a colander and place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive ..read more

Greek gyros are usually made with a special pita bread. While this is certainly the traditional choice, sometimes you just want to do something different. Consider filling a wrap with your gyro ingredients! You can follow any of our gyro recipes and use a wrap instead, or you can follow this recipe instead. 10-Minute Greek Gyro Wraps Recipe Ingredients: 1 sandwich wrap Tzatziki 3 ounces Greek gyro meat Diced tomato Chopped onion Crumbled feta cheese Dried Greek Oregano How to Prepare 10-Minute Greek Gyro Wraps: Note that no amounts are really listed above, except for the gyro meat, because i ..read more

Freddo style coffee drinks are especially popular in Greece. There are many things you can do that take on the “Freddo” style. The most popular Freddo drink in Greece is by far the Iced Freddo Coffee. However, this hot cappuccino can also be found on a regular basis. You can also make it at home! Greek Style Freddo Cappuccino Recipe Ingredients: 2 Shots Espresso Sugar, to taste (optional) 1/3 cup hot, full fat milk Sugar, to taste Cinnamon or cocoa powder, optional (optional) How to make Greek Style Freddo Cappuccino: Add the two shots of espresso to a tall glass. Add the sugar if using. Pou ..read more

Yogurt is a very common ingredient to use in Greek cuisine. This Greek yogurt soup is a common dish to prepare, especially in the hot summer months. This soup is light and flavorful, and is best served chilled. Easy Greek-Style Yogurt Soup Recipe Ingredients: 1 large English cucumber, chopped 1 cup Greek yogurt 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 scallions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Greek olive oil, to garnish How to Make Greek-Style Yogurt Soup: Place all the ingredien ..read more

Vasilopita is a New Year’s Day cake in Greece, which contains a hidden coin or trinket, which gives good luck to the lucky diner who finds it. On New Year’s Day Greek families cut the vasilopita to bless their house and bring good luck for the New Year.  Ef̱tychisméno to néo étos! –Happy New Year!   Vasilopita (Greek New Year’s Bread/Cake) Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional) 5 large eggs 2 tablespoons water or freshly squeezed orange juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flou ..read more

In Greece, there are two basic ingredients that make halva. In some version, semolina is used. In other versions, however, sesame seeds in the form of tahini paste is used. Although the semolina version is more popular, the tahini-based version is also made in parts of Greece. Greek Style Sesame Halva Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups Greek honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups roasted pistachios, walnuts, or almonds 2 cups tahini How to Make Greek Style Sesame Halva: Pour the honey into a saucepan and heat on medium until a candy thermometer reads to 240 Degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the s ..read more

It is a pretty common practice in Greece to take fish and marinate it before cooking and serving it. This type of dish is either served cold or hot, and it makes for a nice appetizer or main course. Typically this dish uses fresh anchovies or sardines. Quick Marinated Greek Style Fish Recipe Ingredients: 1 pound small fish, such as anchovies or sardines 2-3 tablespoons Greek sea salt or kosher salt Oil and Vinegar dressing, to cover the fish 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns Fresh chopped parsley, to garnish How to Make Marinated Greek Style Fish: Clean the fish and pat d ..read more