192 Search Results for feta

Simple Greek Feta Pasta Recipe

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..... Read More

About the Greek Cheese Feta

One of the most well-known cheeses of Greece is feta. Feta has been made in Greece for thousands of years and may have even been described by Homer in Odyssey.... Read More

Top Traditional Greek Recipes

There are so many delicious foods that encompass Greek cuisine, it can be hard to choose what the favorites are. Each region of Greece has a slightly different cuisi... Read More

Top Greek Pita Recipes

Nothing says “Greek food” like a delicious pita! We all know about spanakopita, also known as Greek spinach pie, and tiropita, Greek cheese pie. However,... Read More

Top Healthy Greek Recipes

Greek cuisine is known for being one of the healthiest in the world. This means that there is no shortage of healthy and delicious foods to eat. It follows the... Read More

Things to Do in Thasos, Greece

Thasos, Greece is a beautiful island located in the north Aegean Sea. The island possesses emerald waters, mountainous villages with character, and green forests. Th... Read More

What to Do in Delphi, Greece

Delphi, Greece is a beautiful area that boasts a significant amount of history. It is well-known for being one of the most sacred places in Greece. Its location high... Read More

Best Greek Pasta Dishes to Try

Although we don’t associate Greek food with pasta, it is an integral part of the cuisine. Pasta is a common ingredient in many Greek dishes, and each of these ... Read More

5-Minute Greek Style Cheese Dip

Appetizers, also referred to as meze, are a big part of Greek cuisine. These dishes can all be combined together to form one big meal, or they also make for easy, ... Read More

Easy Greek Style Bean Salad

Getting a meal on the table doesn’t take long, especially when you prepare recipes likes this Easy Greek Style Bean Salad! It can be whipped up in just minutes... Read More

Easy Greek Seasoned Fries

Greek fries are certainly special. Fried with olive oil, these hand cut potatoes are a staple of Greek cuisine. Sure, you can simply put some salt and pepper on it..... Read More

Simple Marinated Greek Cheese

Marinated cheese is a great addition to any table. This cheese makes a great appetizer or snack, or as an addition to your dinner table. It’s also great on Gre... Read More

Simple Greek Inspired Salad

We all know that there are some famous salads in Greek cuisine, such as the Horiatiki, or Greek Village Salad. However, what if you just want to throw together somet... Read More

Simple Greek Grilled Zucchini

There’s nothing like firing up the grill on a summer’s day! Zucchini are a nice addition to any grilled meal, and they are incredibly fast and easy to pr... Read More

Simple Greek Style Stir Fry

Stir fries are easy, but they aren’t usually associated with Greek food. You can easily adapt a traditional stir fry by using Greek flavors! Greek Style Stir F... Read More

About the Greek Olive Kalamata

Kalamata Greek olives are part of the Kalamon variety. They are named after the region where they are produced in Messinia, near the town of Kalamata, in the Pelopon... Read More

About the Greek Cheese Sfela

Sfela is a semi-hard, off-white Greek cheese that is made from sheep’s milk, goat’s milk or a combination of the two. This cheese is matured and stored i... Read More

About the Greek Cheese Manouri

Manouri Greek cheese is produced in Western and Central Macedonia and Thessaly. This semi-soft white cheese is made from sheep or goat’s milk whey, which is dr... Read More

About the Greek Olive Nafplion

Nafplion Greek olives are grown in Nafplion, specifically in the valley of Argos, in the eastern Peloponnese. These olives are small and light green. They have a cru... Read More

About the Greek Olive Koroneiki

Koroneiki olives are grown throughout Greece, but mainly in the south Peloponnese and soem areas of Crete. The olive gets its name from Koroni, a town located in Mes... Read More

About the Greek Olive Halkithiki

Halkithiki are green olives that are large and oval-shaped. Their size has lead to them being called “donkey olives.” In fact, their large size makes them perfec... Read More

About the Greek Olive Amfissa

Olives have been a part of Greek history, agriculture, and cooking for over 3,500 years. The only place that produces more olives than Greece is Spain. It’s no... Read More

Best Greek Recipes for Summer

Greek cuisine is based on only the freshest of ingredients. Greeks live close to the land, and there are many places in the country that are self sustaining. As a...... Read More

Recipe for Cajun Style Gyros

This variation doesn’t really resemble the original, traditional gyro sandwich, but it’s still fun to it! This could be worth a try if you want to do something d... Read More

Recipe for Fried Eggplant Gyros

Those who don’t eat meat will enjoy this vegetarian gyro that has been made with fried eggplant! You can also use fried zucchini in this gyro instead. Grilled Eggp... Read More

Recipe for Falafel Gyros

Falafel isn’t a traditional Greek ingredient, but it can taste great as a vegetarian version of the traditional gyro! Falafel Gyro Recipe Ingredients: 4 Greek pita... Read More

Recipe for Fried Fish Gyros

You don’t always need to make a gyro with meat! Consider using fried fish, instead. This is perfect fo those moments when you want to eat a gyro but you... Read More

Recipe for Greek Gyro Salad

In this recipe, traditional Gyro fillings are taken and placed on top of salad. You can use any salad that you want, such as a traditional village salad, or Horiatik... Read More

Recipe for Gyro-Topped Fries

Traditional gyros are made with traditional gyro meat, onions, tomatoes, tzatziki, and feta cheese and stuffed into a piece of Greek style pita bread. The gyro ingre... Read More

Greek Style Zucchini Fritters

Greek Style Zucchini Fritters (Kolokithopites) Recipe Ingredients: 3 pounds zucchini, washed and stems removed 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoo... Read More

All About Breakfast in Greece

It is well known that the biggest meal of the day in Greece occurs much later in the day, usually in the afternoon. However, that doesn’t mean that Greeks don&... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fries

Greek Style Fries Recipe Ingredients: 6 medium Russet potatoes 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups vegetable oil Toppings (optional) – feta cheese, olives, dried orega... Read More

The Art of Real Greek Saganaki

In Greece, frying up a batch of saganaki, or fried cheese, is a real art. The perfect batch consists of cubes or thick slices of cheese that have been fried perfec... Read More

Elements of a Real Greek Meal

When talking about a country’s cuisine, it isn’t enough to simply list some of the popular ingredients and dishes and think that you truly understand. Ye... Read More

What is a Greek Taverna?

There are many types of eating establishments in Greece, but none are as iconic as the taverna. When people first visit Greece, they often use the words “taver... Read More

Grains Used in Greek Cooking

When most of us think about the grains that are used in Greek cooking, we mostly think of the rice dishes, breads, and forms of pasta that are typically used... Read More

What is Greek Pizza?

In Greece, pizza isn’t actually a common part of the cuisine. Sure, you can find some Italian-style restaurants, particularly in the cities. But pizza isn̵... Read More

Using Almonds in Greek Cooking

Did you know that almonds are very common in Greek cooking? As an American of Greek descent, I actually didn’t have a lot of exposure to the nut until I... Read More

All About Greek Salad Dressing

Have you ever noticed that no matter where you are, there seems to be a different version of Greek salad dressing out there? For those of us living in the... Read More

Edible Greek Wedding Favors

There are many traditions associated with Greek weddings. One of them is to give guests a wedding favor that they can take home and enjoy well after the festivities ... Read More

Inexpensive Greek Wedding Favors

It is no secret that weddings can be expensive and Greek weddings are no exception. Saving money wherever you can, such as on the wedding favors, is an excellent way... Read More

Greek Christening Cake Ideas

Even though cake isn’t a traditional Greek food, it’s still a lot of fun. So, at your child’s Christening, why not have a celebratory cake to share with your g... Read More

Planning the Greek Christening

After a child is born, there are certain things that an Orthodox Christian needs to do in order to insure that the baby is properly introduced to the faith. It... Read More

Greek Christening Favor Ideas

Are you baptizing your baby in the Greek Orthodox Church? Well, there’s certainly a lot to think about. Your priest will guide you through the religious aspects of... Read More

How to Plan a Greek Baptism

Once you have a child, it’s time to start thinking about the baptism. Holy Baptism is the first sacrament that an Orthodox Christian participates in. Since it mark... Read More

10-Minute Greek Gyro Wraps

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 f... Read More

Recipe for Greek Pork Gyro

Pork is one of the most popular gyro meats that you can find on the market. When you buy gyros in Greece, chances are pretty good that the meat was... Read More

Recipe for Greek Lamb Gyros

Lamb is one of the most traditional meats to use in gyro meat. If you can find it, real lamb gyro meat is a treat! Lamb Gyro Recipe Ingredients: 4... Read More

Recipe for Greek Chicken Gyros

In some places, you can easily find gyro meat made from chicken. This can even be found as an option in some gyro shops in Greece! Chicken Gyro Recipe Ingredients:..... Read More

Recipe for Greek Beef Gyros

These traditional gyros are made with gyro meat that has been made from beef. This isn’t a common choice in Greece but gyro meat made from beef can be found... Read More

Recipe for Burger Gyros

Although the traditional gyro is delicious as is, it can be fun to experiment with variations. The next time you make burgers, consider making this gyro variation in... Read More

Recipe for Cheeseburger Gyros

Using cheeseburgers in gyros definitely isn’t traditional, but it could be fun! Cheeseburger Gyro Recipe Ingredients: 4 Greek pita bread rounds 1 recipe Greek tzat... Read More

Recipe for Greek Salad Gyros

Although the traditional Greek gyro doesn’t usually contain salad, it is possible to find them prepared this way in restaurants. This is an easy variation to also ... Read More

Recipe for Gyros with Hummus

While tzatziki is the preferred sauce in traditional gyros, you can always substitute for hummus to try something different. Feel free to use any kind of hummus you ... Read More

Recipe for Souvlaki Gyros

Especially in Athens, it is fairly common to find the option to include souvlaki in a gyro instead of the traditional gyro meat. This is something you can easily mak... Read More

Recipe for Greek Gyro Plates

Greek gyro plates are a common alternative to the sandwich throughout Greece. You can also make them at home! Gyro Plate Recipe Ingredients: 2 Greek pita bread round... Read More