Diet
Gluten-Free Greek Recipes
A large part of the repertoire never contained wheat to begin with: grilled meats, ladera, pulses, dips, salads and rice-stuffed vegetables.
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 Tzatziki, Horiatiki salata, Melitzanosalata, Patates lemonates, Horta vrasta and Ellinikos kafes.
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.
Gluten-Free Greek Recipes
176 recipes on the site so far.
TzatzikiTzatziki ΤζατζίκιDips and Sauces · 15m · serves 6
Greek SaladHoriatiki salata Χωριάτικη σαλάταSalads · 12m · serves 4
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
BriamBriam ΜπριάμMain Courses · 2h · serves 6
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
Prawns with Feta and TomatoGarides saganaki Γαρίδες σαγανάκιMain Courses · 37m · serves 4
Scrambled Eggs with Tomato and FetaStrapatsada ΣτραπατσάδαBreakfast Recipes · 23m · serves 3
Grilled HalloumiHalloumi ΧαλλούμιMeze and Appetisers · 11m · serves 4
DolmadesDolmades ΝτολμάδεςMeze and Appetisers · 1h 50m · serves 8
Cypriot Black-Eyed Bean Salad with ChardLouvi ΛούβιSide Dishes · 55m · serves 4
Cypriot Grape Must and Almond CandySoutzoukos ΣουτζιούκοςDesserts · 1h 40m · serves 12
MahalepiMahalepi ΜαχαλεπίDesserts · 30m · serves 6
Cyprus Delights, Rose and MasticLoukoumia ΛουκούμιαDesserts · 1h 30m · serves 30
Cypriot Fresh Cheese with HoneyAnari me meli Ανάρι με μέλιDesserts · 5m · serves 4
SkordaliaSkordalia ΣκορδαλιάDips and Sauces · 35m · serves 6
Spicy Whipped Feta DipTirokafteri ΤυροκαυτερήDips and Sauces · 10m · serves 6
Sesame and Honey BarsPasteli ΠαστέλιDesserts · 25m · serves 16
Cretan Fried SnailsHochlioi boubouristi Χοχλιοί μπουμπουριστοίMeze and Appetisers · 35m · serves 4
Cretan Clarified Cream with EggsStaka me avga Στάκα με αυγάBreakfast Recipes · 15m · serves 2
Corfu Spicy Fish StewBourdeto ΜπουρδέτοMain Courses · 55m · serves 4
Corfu Smoked Cured Pork FilletNoumboulo ΝουμπούλοMeze and Appetisers · 30m · serves 10
Corfu Almond NougatMandolato ΜαντολάτοDesserts · 55m · serves 16
Northern Greek Preserved Confit PorkKavourmas ΚαβουρμάςMain Courses · 2h 50m · serves 8
Mani Cured and Smoked PorkSyglino Maniatiko Σύγκλινο ΜανιάτικοMain Courses · 2h · serves 8
Rhodes Sesame and Honey Wedding SweetMelekouni ΜελεκούνιDesserts · 40m · serves 16
Beetroot Salad with Garlic YogurtPantzarosalata ΠαντζαροσαλάταSalads · 1h 20m · serves 6
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
Mykonos Spicy Whipped CheeseKopanisti Mykonou Κοπανιστή ΜυκόνουDips and Sauces · 15m · serves 8
Aubergine Baked with Onion and TomatoMelitzanes imam Μελιτζάνες ιμάμMain Courses · 1h 20m · serves 4
Baked Aubergine with Feta and TomatoMelitzanes me feta Μελιτζάνες με φέταMain Courses · 1h 5m · serves 4
Grilled Sardines with Lemon OilSardeles ladolemono Σαρδέλες λαδολέμονοMain Courses · 25m · serves 4
Gavros MarinatosGavros marinatos Γαύρος μαρινάτοςMeze and Appetisers · 30m · serves 6
Chicken and Rice SoupKotosoupa avgolemono Κοτόσουπα αυγολέμονοSoups · 1h 50m · serves 6
Lentils and RiceFakorizo ΦακόρυζοMain Courses · 50m · serves 4
Yogurt with Honey and WalnutsGiaourti me meli kai karydia Γιαούρτι με μέλι και καρύδιαBreakfast Recipes · 5m · serves 1
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken SouvlakiSouvlaki kotopoulo me giaourti Σουβλάκι κοτόπουλο με γιαούρτιMain Courses · 37m · 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
Iced CappuccinoFrendo kapoutsino Φρέντο καπουτσίνοDrinks · 8m · 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
Fish SoupPsarosoupa ΨαρόσουπαSoups · 1h 10m · 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
Cold Yogurt and Cucumber SoupTarator ΤαράτορSoups · 15m · serves 4
Strained Yogurt with Fresh FruitGiaourti me frouta Γιαούρτι με φρούταBreakfast Recipes · 10m · serves 1
Lamb SouvlaSouvla arni Σούβλα αρνίMain Courses · 4h 30m · serves 10
Roast Lamb Leg with LemonArnaki lemonato Αρνάκι λεμονάτοMain Courses · 3h 40m · serves 6
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
Fried Smoked Cheese from EpirusSaganaki Metsovone Σαγανάκι μετσοβόνεMeze and Appetisers · 18m · serves 4
Kalymnos Courgette and Herb FrittataSfougato Kalymnou Σφουγγάτο ΚαλύμνουMain Courses · 1h · serves 6
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
Sifnos Honey CheesecakeMelopita Sifnou Μελόπιτα ΣίφνουDesserts · 55m · serves 8
Baked Feta with Honey and SesameFeta psiti me meli Φέτα ψητή με μέλιMeze and Appetisers · 17m · serves 4
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
Pan-Fried Halloumi with Honey BreakfastHalloumi me meli Χαλούμι με μέλιBreakfast Recipes · 13m · serves 2
Red Lentil SoupSoupa fakes kokkines Σούπα φακές κόκκινεςSoups · 40m · serves 4
How to Make Strained Greek Yogurt at HomeGiaourti stragisto Γιαούρτι στραγγιστόDips and Sauces · 10m · serves 6
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
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
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
Almond MacaroonsAmygdalota ΑμυγδαλωτάDesserts · 50m · serves 12
Custard Pie Without PhylloGalatopita ΓαλατόπιταDesserts · 1h · serves 8
Rice PuddingRizogalo ΡυζόγαλοDesserts · 50m · serves 6
Beef Braised in TomatoMoschari kokkinisto Μοσχάρι κοκκινιστόMain Courses · 2h 35m · serves 6
BobotaBobota ΜπομπόταBreads and Pies · 55m · serves 8
Tripe SoupPatsas ΠατσάςSoups · 4h 40m · serves 6
Walnut and Grape Must CandySoutzouki ΣουτζούκιDesserts · 2h · serves 10
Sesame and Honey BarPastelli ΠαστέλιDesserts · 25m · serves 12
Soft Fresh Cheese SpreadKatiki Domokou Κατίκι ΔομοκούDips and Sauces · 15m · serves 6
Sausage and Pepper StewSpetzofai ΣπετζοφάιMain Courses · 50m · serves 4
Grilled Manouri Cheese with HoneyManouri me meli Μανούρι με μέλιMeze and Appetisers · 20m · serves 4
Mussels in Tomato and Feta SauceMydia saganaki Μύδια σαγανάκιMeze and Appetisers · 40m · serves 4
Kitro Liker Serving GuideKitro ΚίτροDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Whole Baked Sea BreamTsipoura psiti Τσιπούρα ψητήMain Courses · 40m · serves 2
Baked Feta with TomatoFeta psiti me ntomata Φέτα ψητή με ντομάταMeze and Appetisers · 35m · serves 4
Cypriot Jute Mallow StewMolehiya ΜολόχαMain Courses · 1h 20m · serves 4
Cypriot Yogurt and Mint DipTalattouri ΤαλαττούριDips and Sauces · 15m · serves 6
Patras Cinnamon and Clove LiqueurTentoura ΤεντούραDrinks · 45m · serves 20
Pickled Rock Samphire SaladKritamo ΚρίταμοSalads · 30m · serves 10
Thessaloniki Baked Feta with PeppersBougiourdi ΜπουγιουρντίMeze and Appetisers · 35m · serves 4
LakerdaLakerda ΛακέρδαMeze and Appetisers · 45m · serves 10
Cypriot Salted Yogurt DrinkAyrani ΑϊράνιDrinks · 5m · serves 4Get one proper Greek recipe a week
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