Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
14 recipes
Briam
Greek briam — juicy summer vegetables slow-roasted in olive oil until tender and beautifully caramelized.
Gigantes Plaki
Large Greek white beans, slow-baked in a rich tomato sauce with onion, carrot, celery and herbs.
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.
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.
Lahanodolmades with avgolemono
Tender Greek stuffed cabbage rolls with a juicy meat-and-rice filling, dill and parsley, served with a velvety lemon-egg avgolemono sauce.
Pastitsio
A classic Greek casserole with layers of spiced meat sauce, tubular pasta, and delicate cheese béchamel.
Chickpea Revithada
A thick Greek stew of chickpeas, onions and olive oil, slow-baked until tender and served with lemon.
Spanakopita
Classic Greek spanakopita — crisp phyllo pastry with a juicy filling of spinach, feta and fresh herbs.
Chicken Souvlaki
Juicy Greek chicken skewers with a lemon-oregano marinade, garlicky tzatziki, and warm pita.
Tiropita
A crispy Greek cheese pie made with layers of phyllo dough and a juicy filling of feta, yogurt, and eggs.
Fakes — Greek lentil soup
A thick, warming Greek lentil soup with tomatoes, olive oil, and a bright wine-vinegar tang.
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.