Diet
Dairy-Free Greek Recipes
Strip out the feta and yogurt and there is still an enormous amount left, particularly among the fasting dishes and the seafood.
Greek cooking accommodates most dietary requirements without special effort, largely because the Orthodox fasting calendar required it for roughly half the year. Dishes developed to meet those restrictions are not diminished versions of anything, they are the tradition itself.
Recipes here include Souvlaki, Kotosoupa avgolemono, Gigantes plaki, Melitzanosalata, Patates lemonates and Horta vrasta.
Every recipe on Kalliopi's Kitchen carries the dish's Greek name and a pronunciation, its region where that is meaningful, ingredient quantities in both metric and imperial, and an honest note on what commonly goes wrong. Nutrition figures are calculated estimates and are labelled as such.
Dairy-Free Greek Recipes
182 recipes on the site so far.
Pork SouvlakiSouvlaki ΣουβλάκιMain Courses · 32m · serves 4
Avgolemono SoupKotosoupa avgolemono Κοτόσουπα αυγολέμονοSoups · 1h 30m · serves 6
Baked Giant Beans in TomatoGigantes plaki Γίγαντες πλακίMain Courses · 2h 5m · serves 6
Smoky Aubergine DipMelitzanosalata ΜελιτζανοσαλάταDips and Sauces · 45m · serves 6
HortaHorta vrasta Χόρτα βραστάSide Dishes · 35m · serves 4
How to Make Greek Coffee in a BrikiEllinikos kafes Ελληνικός καφέςDrinks · 7m · serves 2
Pork GyrosGyros ΓύροςMain Courses · 2h · serves 6
GemistaGemista ΓεμιστάMain Courses · 2h 10m · serves 6
FasoladaFasolada ΦασολάδαSoups · 1h 45m · serves 6
MelomakaronaMelomakarona ΜελομακάροναDesserts · 1h 5m · serves 30
BriamBriam ΜπριάμMain Courses · 2h · serves 6
Veal in Garlic and Vinegar SauceSofrito ΣοφρίτοMain Courses · 1h 35m · serves 4
Yellow Split Pea PureeFava Santorinis Φάβα ΣαντορίνηςDips and Sauces · 1h · serves 6
KleftikoKleftiko ΚλέφτικοMain Courses · 4h 25m · serves 6
Grilled OctopusHtapodi sta karvouna Χταπόδι στα κάρβουναMeze and Appetisers · 1h 30m · serves 4
DolmadesDolmades ΝτολμάδεςMeze and Appetisers · 1h 50m · serves 8
StifadoStifado ΣτιφάδοMain Courses · 3h · serves 6
Lentil Soup with VinegarFakes ΦακέςSoups · 1h 7m · serves 6
Rhodes Chickpea and Tomato FrittersPitaroudia ΠιταρούδιαMeze and Appetisers · 45m · serves 6
Cypriot Stuffed Vine Leaves with MeatKoupepia ΚουπέπιαMain Courses · 1h 50m · serves 6
Cypriot Sausages in Caul FatSheftalia ΣεφταλιάMain Courses · 45m · serves 6
Cypriot Pork in Red Wine and CorianderAfelia ΑφέλιαMain Courses · 1h 30m · serves 4
Cypriot Black-Eyed Bean Salad with ChardLouvi ΛούβιSide Dishes · 55m · serves 4
Cypriot Bulgur Shells Stuffed with MeatKoupes ΚούπεςMeze and Appetisers · 1h 40m · serves 8
Cypriot Grape Must and Almond CandySoutzoukos ΣουτζιούκοςDesserts · 1h 40m · serves 12
Cypriot Lenten Tahini Spiral BreadTahinopita ΤαχινόπιταBreads and Pies · 1h 10m · serves 8
Fish Roe DipTaramosalata ΤαραμοσαλάταMeze and Appetisers · 15m · serves 8
SkordaliaSkordalia ΣκορδαλιάDips and Sauces · 35m · serves 6
SpanakorizoSpanakorizo ΣπανακόρυζοMain Courses · 45m · serves 4
Leek and RicePrasorizo ΠρασόρυζοMain Courses · 50m · serves 4
Fried Salt Cod with Garlic DipBakaliaros skordalia Μπακαλιάρος σκορδαλιάMain Courses · 50m · serves 4
PaidakiaPaidakia ΠαϊδάκιαMain Courses · 25m · serves 4
Lemon Roast Chicken and PotatoesKotopoulo lemonato Κοτόπουλο λεμονάτοMain Courses · 1h 35m · serves 4
Spit-Roasted PorkKontosouvli ΚοντοσούβλιMain Courses · 3h 30m · serves 6
Easter Offal and Herb SoupMagiritsa ΜαγειρίτσαSoups · 2h 30m · serves 8
Chickpea FrittersRevithokeftedes ΡεβιθοκεφτέδεςMeze and Appetisers · 45m · serves 6
Sesame and Honey BarsPasteli ΠαστέλιDesserts · 25m · serves 16
Cretan Fried SnailsHochlioi boubouristi Χοχλιοί μπουμπουριστοίMeze and Appetisers · 35m · serves 4
Cretan Spit-Roasted Lamb Facing the FireAntikristo ΑντικριστόMain Courses · 4h 30m · serves 8
Corfu Spicy Fish StewBourdeto ΜπουρδέτοMain Courses · 55m · serves 4
Corfu Smoked Cured Pork FilletNoumboulo ΝουμπούλοMeze and Appetisers · 30m · serves 10
Northern Greek Preserved Confit PorkKavourmas ΚαβουρμάςMain Courses · 2h 50m · serves 8
Mani Cured and Smoked PorkSyglino Maniatiko Σύγκλινο ΜανιάτικοMain Courses · 2h · serves 8
Eggless Spice Cake for Saint FanouriosFanouropita ΦανουρόπιταDesserts · 1h 5m · serves 12
Epirus Cornbread with GreensBatzina ΜπατζίναBreads and Pies · 55m · serves 8
Rhodes Sesame and Honey Wedding SweetMelekouni ΜελεκούνιDesserts · 40m · serves 16
Dodecanese Orzo-Style Pasta with TomatoSitaraki ΣιταράκιMain Courses · 35m · serves 4
Cabbage and Carrot SaladLachanosalata ΛαχανοσαλάταSalads · 15m · serves 6
Warm Raki with Honey and SpicesRakomelo ΡακόμελοDrinks · 13m · serves 4
FrappeFrape ΦραπέDrinks · 5m · serves 1
Green Beans in Tomato and Olive OilFasolakia lathera Φασολάκια λαδεράSide Dishes · 1h · serves 4
Santorini Tomato FrittersNtomatokeftedes Santorinis Ντοματοκεφτέδες ΣαντορίνηςMeze and Appetisers · 40m · serves 6
Aubergine Baked with Onion and TomatoMelitzanes imam Μελιτζάνες ιμάμMain Courses · 1h 20m · serves 4
Grilled Sardines with Lemon OilSardeles ladolemono Σαρδέλες λαδολέμονοMain Courses · 25m · serves 4
Fried Baby SquidKalamarakia tiganita Καλαμαράκια τηγανητάMeze and Appetisers · 30m · serves 4
Gavros MarinatosGavros marinatos Γαύρος μαρινάτοςMeze and Appetisers · 30m · serves 6
Lentils and RiceFakorizo ΦακόρυζοMain Courses · 50m · serves 4
Romaine and Spring Onion SaladMarouloasalata ΜαρουλοσαλάταSalads · 15m · serves 4
Potato SaladPatatosalata ΠατατοσαλάταSalads · 45m · serves 6
White Bean SaladFasolia salata Φασόλια σαλάταSalads · 1h 15m · serves 6
Iced EspressoFrendo espreso Φρέντο εσπρέσοDrinks · 5m · serves 1
Mountain TeaTsai tou vounou Τσάι του βουνούDrinks · 13m · serves 4
Okra in Tomato and Olive OilBamies latheres Μπάμιες λαδερέςSide Dishes · 1h · serves 4
Constantinople-Style Braised ArtichokesAnginares ala polita Αγκινάρες αλά πολίταMain Courses · 1h 20m · serves 4
Olive Oil and Lemon SauceLadolemono ΛαδολέμονοDips and Sauces · 5m · serves 6
Basic Greek Tomato SauceSaltsa domatas Σάλτσα ντομάταςDips and Sauces · 40m · serves 6
Corfu White Fish StewBianco ΜπιάνκοMain Courses · 55m · serves 4
Vegan Stuffed Aubergine with RiceMelitzanes gemistes Μελιτζάνες γεμιστέςMain Courses · 1h 40m · serves 6
Lamb Braised in TomatoArni kokkinisto Αρνί κοκκινιστόMain Courses · 2h 5m · serves 6
Chunky Aubergine and Tomato StewMelitzanes yahni Μελιτζάνες γιαχνίMain Courses · 1h 10m · serves 4
Lamb SouvlaSouvla arni Σούβλα αρνίMain Courses · 4h 30m · serves 10
Roast Lamb Leg with LemonArnaki lemonato Αρνάκι λεμονάτοMain Courses · 3h 40m · serves 6
Fried WhitebaitMarides tiganites Μαρίδες τηγανητέςMeze and Appetisers · 23m · serves 4
Fried Red MulletBarbouni tiganito Μπαρμπούνι τηγανητόMain Courses · 25m · serves 4
Cretan Cracked Green OlivesElies tsakistes Kritis Ελιές τσακιστές ΚρήτηςDips and Sauces · 30m · serves 10
Simple Greek Sliced Tomato SaladNtomatosalata ΝτοματοσαλάταSalads · 10m · serves 4
Fresh Orange DrinkPortokalada ΠορτοκαλάδαDrinks · 10m · serves 4
Cretan Smoked Marinated PorkApaki Kritis Απάκι ΚρήτηςMain Courses · 40m · serves 8
Cured Spiced Beef from Asia MinorPastourmas ΠαστουρμάςMeze and Appetisers · 40m · serves 10
KokoretsiKokoretsi ΚοκορέτσιMain Courses · 3h 30m · serves 8
Courgette in Tomato SauceKolokithakia yiahni Κολοκυθάκια γιαχνίSide Dishes · 45m · serves 4
Fried Green PeppersPiperies tiganites Πιπεριές τηγανητέςSide Dishes · 22m · serves 4
Artichokes with PeasAnginares me araka Αγκινάρες με αρακάSide Dishes · 1h · serves 4
Retsina Serving GuideRetsina ΡετσίναDrinks · 5m · serves 4
LimonadaLimonada ΛεμονάδαDrinks · 15m · serves 4
Lentil SaladFakes salata Φακές σαλάταSalads · 45m · serves 6
Chickpea SaladRevithosalata ΡεβιθοσαλάταSalads · 1h · serves 6
Orzo SoupSoupa kritharaki Σούπα κριθαράκιSoups · 40m · serves 4
Red Lentil SoupSoupa fakes kokkines Σούπα φακές κόκκινεςSoups · 40m · serves 4
Quince Spoon SweetKydoni glyko Κυδώνι γλυκόDesserts · 2h 10m · serves 16
Sour Cherry Spoon SweetVyssino glyko Βύσσινο γλυκόDesserts · 1h 45m · serves 16
Tsipouro Serving GuideTsipouro ΤσίπουροDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Ouzo Serving GuideOuzo ΟύζοDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Sage TeaTsai faskomilo Τσάι φασκόμηλοDrinks · 13m · serves 4
Simple Greek Cucumber and Tomato SaladAngourodomata ΑγγουροντομάταSalads · 10m · serves 4
Grated Carrot SaladKarotosalata ΚαροτοσαλάταSalads · 15m · serves 4
Peloponnese Dried Fig and Walnut BarsSykomaida ΣυκομαΐδαDesserts · 30m · serves 12
Aubergine-Wrapped Rice RollsDolmades me melitzana Ντολμάδες με μελιτζάναMain Courses · 1h 30m · serves 6
Roast Goat with LemonKatsikaki lemonato Κατσικάκι λεμονάτοMain Courses · 3h 40m · serves 6
Charcoal-Smoked Aubergine DipMelitzanosalata kapnisti Μελιτζανοσαλάτα καπνιστήDips and Sauces · 45m · serves 6
Sausage Braised in WineLoukaniko krasato Λουκάνικο κρασάτοMain Courses · 50m · serves 4
Bitter Orange Spoon SweetNerantzaki glyko Νεραντζάκι γλυκόDesserts · 2h 30m · serves 16
Candied Baby Aubergine Spoon SweetMelitzanaki glyko Μελιτζανάκι γλυκόDesserts · 2h 15m · serves 16
Metaxa Serving GuideMetaxa ΜεταξάDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Mastiha Liqueur Serving GuideMastiha ΜαστίχαDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Grape Must CookiesMoustokouloura ΜουστοκούλουραDesserts · 50m · serves 16
Beef Braised in TomatoMoschari kokkinisto Μοσχάρι κοκκινιστόMain Courses · 2h 35m · serves 6
KollyvaKollyva ΚόλλυβαDesserts · 2h 15m · serves 20
Tripe SoupPatsas ΠατσάςSoups · 4h 40m · serves 6
Walnut and Grape Must CandySoutzouki ΣουτζούκιDesserts · 2h · serves 10
Sesame and Honey BarPastelli ΠαστέλιDesserts · 25m · serves 12
Pontic Greek Wheat and Meat PorridgeKeskek ΚεσκέκMain Courses · 4h 30m · serves 8
Sausage and Pepper StewSpetzofai ΣπετζοφάιMain Courses · 50m · serves 4
Olive BreadElioti (Eliopsomo) ΕλιόψωμοBreads and Pies · 1h 5m · serves 10
Cretan Sour TrahanasXinohondros ΞινόχοντροςBreakfast Recipes · 4h 20m · serves 8
Kitro Liker Serving GuideKitro ΚίτροDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Bread-Based Garlic DipSkordalia me psomi Σκορδαλιά με ψωμίDips and Sauces · 20m · serves 6
Whole Baked Sea BreamTsipoura psiti Τσιπούρα ψητήMain Courses · 40m · serves 2
Stuffed Whole SquidKalamari gemisto Καλαμάρι γεμιστόMain Courses · 1h 20m · serves 4
Cypriot Jute Mallow StewMolehiya ΜολόχαMain Courses · 1h 20m · serves 4
Corfu Fried Fish in Vinegar and RosemarySavoro ΣαβόροMeze and Appetisers · 40m · serves 4
Corfu Vegetable and Pasta SoupBourou bourou Μπουρού μπουρούSoups · 55m · serves 5
Patras Cinnamon and Clove LiqueurTentoura ΤεντούραDrinks · 45m · serves 20
Pickled Rock Samphire SaladKritamo ΚρίταμοSalads · 30m · serves 10
LakerdaLakerda ΛακέρδαMeze and Appetisers · 45m · serves 10
Politiko Spiced Beef StewTas kebap Τας κεμπάπMain Courses · 2h 20m · serves 6
Cypriot Lentils and Rice with OnionsMoutzentra ΜουτζέντραMain Courses · 1h 5m · serves 5Get one proper Greek recipe a week
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