Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
18 recipes
Briam
Greek briam — juicy summer vegetables slow-roasted in olive oil until tender and beautifully caramelized.
Gemista
Juicy tomatoes and sweet bell peppers stuffed with fragrant rice, mint and parsley, baked in olive oil together with potato wedges until tender — a beloved summer dish of Greek cuisine.
Gigantes Plaki
Large Greek white beans, slow-baked in a rich tomato sauce with onion, carrot, celery and herbs.
Greek Lemon Potatoes
Potato wedges that are tender inside and golden at the edges, soaking up olive oil, garlic, oregano and fresh lemon juice.
Greek rice pudding rizogalo
A delicate Greek rizogalo with a creamy texture, milky aroma, and a warm touch of cinnamon.
Greek Chickpea Salad
Crisp vegetables, tender chickpeas, salty feta and olives come together in a vibrant salad with a lemon-oregano dressing.
Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a refreshing Greek sauce made with yogurt, crisp cucumber, and garlic, flavored with dill and mint — perfect as a dip or a side for grilled vegetables and meat.
Dolmades with Rice and Herbs
Tender Greek grape leaves with lemon rice, dill and mint — a fragrant appetizer served warm or chilled.
Kolokithokeftedes
Greek zucchini fritters with feta and fresh mint come out golden and crispy on the outside, tender inside, and taste wonderful with chilled tzatziki.
Shrimp Saganaki
Juicy shrimp simmered in a rich tomato sauce with ouzo and baked with salty feta — a bold Greek dish served straight from the skillet.
Prasorizo (Greek Leek Rice)
Delicate Greek rice with sweet leeks, olive oil, dill and a bright lemony note.
Psari plaki
Tender white fish baked in a rich tomato sauce with onion, garlic, olive oil and herbs — a simple yet flavorful Greek dish.
Chickpea Revithada
A thick Greek stew of chickpeas, onions and olive oil, slow-baked until tender and served with lemon.
Cheese Saganaki
A Greek appetizer made from a thick slice of hard cheese: crisp golden crust, soft center, and a bright lemony finish.
Dakos Salad
Cretan dakos combines a crunchy barley rusk with juicy tomatoes, salty feta, olives, and fragrant oregano.
Spanakopita
Classic Greek spanakopita — crisp phyllo pastry with a juicy filling of spinach, feta and fresh herbs.
Tiropita
A crispy Greek cheese pie made with layers of phyllo dough and a juicy filling of feta, yogurt, and eggs.
Fasolada — Greek white bean soup
This hearty, warming Greek fasolada combines tender white beans, sweet carrots, celery, tomatoes and a generous amount of olive oil.