Kalliopi's KitchenYIAYIA'S GREEK FOOD RECIPES

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Mainland Greek Classics

The dishes that belong to no single region because they belong to all of them: moussaka, souvlaki, gemista, keftedes, and the roast chicken every Greek family argues about.

Map of the Greek world with Mainland Greek Classics highlighted

Greek food is regional to a degree that surprises people who know it only through taverna menus. Mountain villages cook nothing like island ports. Areas under Venetian rule for four hundred years ended up with a completely different pantry from those under Ottoman rule. Refugee populations arriving in the 1920s brought spicing that had never existed on the mainland.

Dishes on this page include Mousakas, Tzatziki, Horiatiki salata, Spanakopita, Souvlaki and Pastitsio. Where a recipe belongs clearly to one place I have said so, and where a dish is claimed by several regions at once I have said that too.

Regional labels in Greek cooking are honest approximations rather than strict boundaries. Recipes travelled with people, and most dishes have a version in every part of the country.

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.

Mainland Greek Classics

187 recipes on the site so far.

A tray of Greek moussaka with a browned bechamel top, one square lifted out Greek Main CoursesGreek Moussaka Μουσακάς · 1h 55m · serves 8 A bowl of thick white tzatziki with olive oil pooled on top and a sprig of dill Greek Dips and SaucesGreek Tzatziki Τζατζίκι · 15m · serves 6 A Greek village salad with tomato wedges, cucumber, red onion and a whole slab of feta topped with oregano Greek SaladsGreek Salad Χωριάτικη σαλάτα · 12m · serves 4 A tray of spanakopita cut into squares showing green spinach filling under crisp golden phyllo Greek Breads and PiesGreek Spanakopita Σπανακόπιτα · 1h 30m · serves 8 Charred pork souvlaki skewers on a wooden board with lemon wedges and oregano Greek Main CoursesGreek Pork Souvlaki Σουβλάκι · 32m · serves 4 A slice of pastitsio showing distinct layers of pasta, meat sauce and golden bechamel Greek Main CoursesGreek Pastitsio Παστίτσιο · 1h 40m · serves 8 A bowl of pale golden avgolemono soup with shredded chicken, rice and a lemon wedge Greek SoupsGreek Avgolemono Soup Κοτόσουπα αυγολέμονο · 1h 30m · serves 6 Diamond-cut baklava pieces glossy with honey syrup, studded with walnuts and a clove Greek DessertsGreek Baklava Μπακλαβάς · 1h 45m · serves 24 Greek Dips and SaucesMelitzanosalata Μελιτζανοσαλάτα · 45m · serves 6 Greek Side DishesGreek Lemon Potatoes Πατάτες λεμονάτες · 1h 35m · serves 6 A plate of dark boiled greens dressed with olive oil and lemon wedges Greek Side DishesHorta Χόρτα βραστά · 35m · serves 4 A bowl of golden loukoumades glossy with honey, dusted with cinnamon and chopped walnuts Greek DessertsLoukoumades Λουκουμάδες · 45m · serves 6 A square of galaktoboureko showing thick yellow custard between crisp golden phyllo Greek DessertsGalaktoboureko Γαλακτομπούρεκο · 1h 30m · serves 12 A small cup of Greek coffee with thick foam on top beside a copper briki Greek DrinksHow to Make Greek Coffee in a Briki Ελληνικός καφές · 7m · serves 2 Thin strips of crisped pork gyros piled in a warm pita with tomato, onion and tzatziki Greek Main CoursesGreek Pork Gyros Γύρος · 2h · serves 6 A tray of baked stuffed tomatoes and peppers with browned tops and potato wedges between them Greek Main CoursesGemista Γεμιστά · 2h 10m · serves 6 A plate of golden brown Greek meatballs with lemon wedges and fresh mint Greek Meze and AppetisersGreek Keftedes Κεφτέδες · 45m · serves 6 A bowl of thick Greek white bean soup with carrot and celery, olive oil pooled on the surface Greek SoupsFasolada Φασολάδα · 1h 45m · serves 6 A slice of golden fried Greek cheese in a small pan with a lemon wedge Greek Meze and AppetisersGreek Saganaki Σαγανάκι · 15m · serves 4 Oval honey-soaked Greek Christmas cookies topped with chopped walnuts Greek DessertsMelomakarona Μελομακάρονα · 1h 5m · serves 30 A tray of collapsed roasted Greek vegetables, browned at the edges and glossy with olive oil Greek Main CoursesBriam Μπριάμ · 2h · serves 6 A square of Greek cheese pie with crisp layered phyllo and a pale creamy filling Greek Breads and PiesTiropita Τυρόπιτα · 1h 15m · serves 8 Slow-cooked Greek lamb kleftiko falling off the bone with potatoes and lemon Greek Main CoursesGreek Kleftiko Κλέφτικο · 4h 25m · serves 6 Prawns baked in tomato sauce with melting feta and parsley in a small pan Greek Main CoursesGarides Saganaki Γαρίδες σαγανάκι · 37m · serves 4 Greek scrambled eggs with tomato and crumbled feta in a pan with bread Greek Breakfast RecipesStrapatsada Στραπατσάδα · 23m · serves 3 Rolled stuffed vine leaves arranged in a dish with lemon wedges and olive oil Greek Meze and AppetisersDolmades Ντολμάδες · 1h 50m · serves 8 A pot of Greek beef stifado with whole small onions in a dark cinnamon-spiced sauce Greek Main CoursesGreek Stifado Στιφάδο · 3h · serves 6 A bowl of thick Greek lentil soup with olive oil and a small jug of vinegar Greek SoupsFakes Φακές · 1h 7m · serves 6 Greek kourabiedes cookies buried under thick icing sugar on a plate Greek DessertsKourabiedes Κουραμπιέδες · 52m · serves 30 Greek Main CoursesHirino me Selino Χοιρινό με σέλινο · 2h 5m · serves 6 A golden spiral tahinopita bread dusted with sesame seeds Greek Breads and PiesTahinopita Ταχινόπιτα · 1h 10m · serves 8 A bowl of pale homemade taramosalata drizzled with olive oil Greek Meze and AppetisersTaramosalata Ταραμοσαλάτα · 15m · serves 8 A bowl of Greek skordalia garlic potato dip drizzled with olive oil Greek Dips and SaucesSkordalia Σκορδαλιά · 35m · serves 6 A bowl of Greek tirokafteri spicy whipped feta dip with roasted pepper Greek Dips and SaucesTirokafteri Τυροκαυτερή · 10m · serves 6 A pot of Greek spanakorizo spinach and rice, deep green and glossy Greek Main CoursesSpanakorizo Σπανακόρυζο · 45m · serves 4 A pot of Greek prasorizo leek and rice, pale and glossy with olive oil Greek Main CoursesPrasorizo Πρασόρυζο · 50m · serves 4 Fried Greek salt cod fillets served with a bowl of garlic potato skordalia Greek Main CoursesBakaliaros Skordalia Μπακαλιάρος σκορδαλιά · 50m · serves 4 Charred Greek paidakia lamb chops on a grill with lemon and oregano Greek Main CoursesPaidakia Παϊδάκια · 25m · serves 4 A Greek bifteki patty cut open showing melted feta inside Greek Main CoursesBifteki Μπιφτέκι · 40m · serves 4 A tray of Greek lemon chicken and potatoes roasted golden Greek Main CoursesKotopoulo Lemonato Κοτόπουλο λεμονάτο · 1h 35m · serves 4 Greek Main CoursesKontosouvli Κοντοσούβλι · 3h 30m · serves 6 Greek giouvetsi baked beef and orzo in a clay dish Greek Main CoursesGiouvetsi Γιουβέτσι · 2h 55m · serves 6 A bowl of Greek magiritsa Easter soup with fresh dill Greek SoupsMagiritsa Μαγειρίτσα · 2h 30m · serves 8 A golden braided Greek tsoureki Easter bread with a red egg tucked in Greek Breads and PiesTsoureki Τσουρέκι · 1h 30m · serves 12 Twisted golden Greek koulourakia Easter cookies on a baking tray Greek DessertsKoulourakia Κουλουράκια · 1h · serves 30 A golden Greek vasilopita New Year cake dusted with icing sugar Greek DessertsVasilopita Βασιλόπιτα · 1h 10m · serves 12 Curled crisp Greek diples pastry ribbons drenched in honey and walnuts Greek DessertsDiples Δίπλες · 1h 15m · serves 10 A slice of Greek karydopita walnut syrup cake on a plate Greek DessertsKarydopita Καρυδόπιτα · 1h 5m · serves 12 A tray of Greek portokalopita orange phyllo cake soaked in syrup Greek DessertsPortokalopita Πορτοκαλόπιτα · 1h 15m · serves 15 A plate of golden fried Greek revithokeftedes chickpea fritters Greek Meze and AppetisersRevithokeftedes Ρεβιθοκεφτέδες · 45m · serves 6 Cut bars of Greek pasteli sesame honey candy on a wooden board Greek DessertsPasteli Παστέλι · 25m · serves 16 A sliced Greek fanouropita spice cake, dusted with cinnamon Greek DessertsFanouropita Φανουρόπιτα · 1h 5m · serves 12 A bowl of Greek giouvarlakia meatball soup in avgolemono sauce Greek SoupsGiouvarlakia Γιουβαρλάκια · 1h 15m · serves 6 Greek pantzarosalata beetroot salad with garlic yogurt Greek SaladsPantzarosalata Παντζαροσαλάτα · 1h 20m · serves 6 Greek SaladsLachanosalata Λαχανοσαλάτα · 15m · serves 6 A tall glass of Greek frappe iced coffee with a thick foam head Greek DrinksFrappe Φραπέ · 5m · serves 1 Golden koulouri Thessalonikis sesame bread rings on a tray Greek Breakfast RecipesKoulouri Thessalonikis Κουλούρι Θεσσαλονίκης · 2h · serves 8 A pot of Greek fasolakia lathera green beans in tomato sauce Greek Side DishesFasolakia Lathera Φασολάκια λαδερά · 1h · serves 4 Greek Side DishesKolokithakia Tiganita Κολοκυθάκια τηγανητά · 35m · serves 4 Greek DrinksVissinada Βυσσινάδα · 5m · serves 1 Greek Main CoursesPapoutsakia Παπουτσάκια · 1h 30m · serves 6 Golden fried Greek aubergine slices with tzatziki Greek Side DishesMelitzanes Tiganites Μελιτζάνες τηγανητές · 45m · serves 4 Greek melitzanes imam baked aubergine with onion and tomato Greek Main CoursesMelitzanes Imam Μελιτζάνες ιμάμ · 1h 20m · serves 4 Greek melitzanes me feta baked aubergine with tomato and melted feta Greek Main CoursesMelitzanes me Feta Μελιτζάνες με φέτα · 1h 5m · serves 4 Grilled Greek sardines dressed in ladolemono olive oil and lemon Greek Main CoursesSardeles Ladolemono Σαρδέλες λαδολέμονο · 25m · serves 4 Golden Greek fried baby squid rings with lemon Greek Meze and AppetisersKalamarakia Tiganita Καλαμαράκια τηγανητά · 30m · serves 4 Greek Main CoursesPsari Plaki Ψάρι πλακί · 1h 15m · serves 4 Greek gavros marinatos, marinated anchovy fillets in olive oil Greek Meze and AppetisersGavros Marinatos Γαύρος μαρινάτος · 30m · serves 6 Greek Main CoursesArni Fricassee Αρνί φρικασέ · 2h · serves 6 Greek Main CoursesArni me Anginares Αρνί με αγκινάρες · 2h 10m · serves 6 A bowl of Greek kotosoupa avgolemono chicken and rice soup Greek SoupsKotosoupa Avgolemono Κοτόσουπα αυγολέμονο · 1h 50m · serves 6 A pot of Greek fakorizo lentils and rice Greek Main CoursesFakorizo Φακόρυζο · 50m · serves 4 Greek Side DishesPatates Riganates Πατάτες ριγανάτες · 1h · serves 4 A bowl of thick Greek yogurt topped with honey and crushed walnuts Greek Breakfast RecipesGreek Yogurt with Honey and Walnuts Γιαούρτι με μέλι και καρύδια · 5m · serves 1 A sliced Greek yiaourtopita yogurt cake dusted with icing sugar Greek DessertsYiaourtopita Γιαουρτόπιτα · 1h · serves 10 Grilled yogurt-marinated chicken souvlaki skewers with charred edges Greek Main CoursesSouvlaki Kotopoulo me Giaourti Σουβλάκι κοτόπουλο με γιαούρτι · 37m · serves 4 A bowl of Greek marouli salata shredded romaine lettuce salad Greek SaladsMarouli Salata Μαρουλοσαλάτα · 15m · serves 4 A bowl of Greek patatosalata potato salad with red onion and herbs Greek SaladsPatatosalata Πατατοσαλάτα · 45m · serves 6 A bowl of Greek fasolia salata white bean salad with red onion and parsley Greek SaladsFasolia Salata Φασόλια σαλάτα · 1h 15m · serves 6 Greek SaladsKolokithosalata Κολοκυθοσαλάτα · 15m · serves 4 A stack of Greek tiganites pancakes drizzled with honey and walnuts Greek Breakfast RecipesTiganites me Meli Τηγανίτες με μέλι · 35m · serves 4 Golden Greek frigania fried bread slices drizzled with honey Greek Breakfast RecipesFrigania Φρυγανιά · 22m · serves 4 A glass of Greek freddo espresso iced coffee with a thick foam head Greek DrinksFreddo Espresso Φρέντο εσπρέσο · 5m · serves 1 A glass of Greek freddo cappuccino with a thick cold milk foam cap Greek DrinksFreddo Cappuccino Φρέντο καπουτσίνο · 8m · serves 1 A pot of Greek bamies latheres okra in tomato sauce Greek Side DishesBamies Latheres Μπάμιες λαδερές · 1h · serves 4 A small jug of Greek ladolemono olive oil and lemon sauce Greek Dips and SaucesLadolemono Λαδολέμονο · 5m · serves 6 A pot of basic Greek tomato sauce, saltsa domatas Greek Dips and SaucesSaltsa Domatas Σάλτσα ντομάτας · 40m · serves 6 Greek SoupsPsarosoupa Ψαρόσουπα · 1h 10m · serves 6 Greek SoupsKakavia Κακαβιά · 1h 10m · serves 6 Fried aubergine slices topped with garlic yogurt and paprika butter Greek Main CoursesMelitzanes se Saltsa Giaourtiou Μελιτζάνες σε σάλτσα γιαουρτιού · 55m · serves 4 Vegan Greek melitzanes gemistes stuffed aubergine halves Greek Main CoursesMelitzanes Gemistes Μελιτζάνες γεμιστές · 1h 40m · serves 6 A pot of Greek arni kokkinisto lamb braised in red tomato sauce Greek Main CoursesArni Kokkinisto Αρνί κοκκινιστό · 2h 5m · serves 6 A slice of Greek prasopita leek and feta pie showing layered phyllo Greek Breads and PiesPrasopita Πρασόπιτα · 1h 30m · serves 8 A slice of Greek kreatopita meat pie showing layered phyllo and filling Greek Breads and PiesKreatopita Κρεατόπιτα · 1h 50m · serves 8 A tray of golden Greek tiropitakia trigona cheese triangle pastries Greek Meze and AppetisersTiropitakia Trigona Τυροπιτάκια τρίγωνα · 1h 10m · serves 8 A slice of Greek milopita apple phyllo pie showing layered crisp pastry Greek DessertsMilopita Μηλόπιτα · 1h 20m · serves 10 A slice of Greek spanakotyropita spinach and cheese pie Greek Breads and PiesSpanakotyropita Σπανακοτυρόπιτα · 1h 25m · serves 8 A slice of Greek kotopita chicken pie showing layered phyllo and filling Greek Breads and PiesKotopita Κοτόπιτα · 1h 30m · serves 8 Greek Main CoursesMelitzanes Souvlaki Σουβλάκι μελιτζάνας · 37m · serves 4 A slice of Greek melitzanopita aubergine and feta phyllo pie Greek Breads and PiesMelitzanopita Μελιτζανόπιτα · 1h 35m · serves 8 A pot of Greek melitzanes yahni aubergine and tomato stew Greek Main CoursesMelitzanes Yahni Μελιτζάνες γιαχνί · 1h 10m · serves 4 A bowl of Greek strained yogurt topped with fresh seasonal fruit Greek Breakfast RecipesGiaourti me Frouta Γιαούρτι με φρούτα · 10m · serves 1 Greek Main CoursesLamb Souvla Σούβλα αρνί · 4h 30m · serves 10 Greek Main CoursesArnaki Lemonato Αρνάκι λεμονάτο · 3h 40m · serves 6 A plate of golden Greek marides tiganites fried whitebait with lemon Greek Meze and AppetisersMarides Tiganites Μαρίδες τηγανητές · 23m · serves 4 Greek Main CoursesSoupies Krasates Σουπιές κρασάτες · 1h 25m · serves 4 Golden fried Greek barbouni red mullet with lemon Greek Main CoursesBarbouni Tiganito Μπαρμπούνι τηγανητό · 25m · serves 4 Greek Dips and SaucesSaltsa Avgolemono Σάλτσα αυγολέμονο · 15m · serves 6 Greek Breakfast RecipesAvga me Loukaniko Αυγά με λουκάνικο · 17m · serves 2 A plate of sliced Greek domatosalata tomato salad with oregano and olive oil Greek SaladsDomatosalata Ντοματοσαλάτα · 10m · serves 4 A bowl of Greek kritharosalata orzo pasta salad with tomato, feta and olives Greek SaladsKritharosalata Κριθαρόσαλατα · 32m · serves 6 A glass of Greek portokalada fresh orange drink with ice Greek DrinksPortokalada Πορτοκαλάδα · 10m · serves 4 A whole roasted Greek galopoula turkey stuffed with chestnut rice filling Greek Main CoursesGalopoula Gemisti me Kastana Γαλοπούλα γεμιστή με κάστανα · 5h · serves 12 A plate of Greek ladokouloura olive oil cookies dusted with sugar Greek DessertsLadokouloura Λαδοκούλουρα · 50m · serves 10 Greek SoupsRevithosoupa Ρεβιθόσουπα · 1h 45m · serves 6 Greek Dips and SaucesPiperies me Giaourti Πιπεριές με γιαούρτι · 20m · serves 4 Fried Greek galeos dogfish with skordalia garlic potato dip Greek Main CoursesGaleos Skordalia Γαλέος σκορδαλιά · 40m · serves 4 Greek kokoretsi lamb offal wrapped and grilled on a spit Greek Main CoursesKokoretsi Κοκορέτσι · 3h 30m · serves 8 A tray of Greek halvas simigdalenios semolina halva with cinnamon and walnuts Greek DessertsHalvas Simigdalenios Χαλβάς σιμιγδαλένιος · 40m · serves 10 Greek DessertsKarydaki Glyko Καρυδάκι γλυκό · 3h · serves 16 A slice of Greek ravani semolina syrup cake dusted with coconut Greek DessertsRavani Ραβανί · 1h 5m · serves 12 Greek Dips and SaucesMelitzanes Tursi Μελιτζάνες τουρσί · 45m · serves 12 Greek Meze and AppetisersFeta Psiti me Meli Φέτα ψητή με μέλι · 17m · serves 4 Greek kolokithoanthoi gemisti stuffed courgette flowers Greek Meze and AppetisersKolokithoanthoi Gemisti Κολοκυθοανθοί γεμιστοί · 1h 10m · serves 6 Greek SoupsSoupa Selino Avgolemono Σούπα σέλινο αυγολέμονο · 1h 55m · serves 6 A flat oval Greek lagana bread topped with sesame seeds Greek Breads and PiesLagana Λαγάνα · 1h · serves 8 A pot of Greek kolokithakia yiahni courgette in tomato sauce Greek Side DishesKolokithakia Yiahni Κολοκυθάκια γιαχνί · 45m · serves 4 Greek piperies tiganites fried green peppers with lemon Greek Side DishesPiperies Tiganites Πιπεριές τηγανητές · 22m · serves 4 A pot of Greek anginares me araka artichokes with peas and dill Greek Side DishesAnginares me Araka Αγκινάρες με αρακά · 1h · serves 4 Greek Side DishesVrasta Lahanika me Ladolemono Βραστά λαχανικά με λαδολέμονο · 45m · serves 4 A chilled glass of Greek retsina resinated white wine Greek DrinksRetsina Serving Guide Ρετσίνα · 5m · serves 4 A glass of Greek limonada fresh lemonade with ice and mint Greek DrinksLimonada Λεμονάδα · 15m · serves 4 A bowl of Greek fakes salata lentil salad with red onion and parsley Greek SaladsFakes Salata Φακές σαλάτα · 45m · serves 6 A bowl of Greek revithosalata chickpea salad with red onion and parsley Greek SaladsRevithosalata Ρεβιθοσαλάτα · 1h · serves 6 A bowl of Greek soupa kritharaki orzo soup Greek SoupsSoupa Kritharaki Σούπα κριθαράκι · 40m · serves 4 A bowl of Greek red lentil soup with cumin and a drizzle of olive oil Greek SoupsFakes Kokkines Soupa Σούπα φακές κόκκινες · 40m · serves 4 Greek Main CoursesExohiko Εξοχικό · 1h 40m · serves 4 Greek Dips and SaucesHow to Make Strained Greek Yogurt at Home Γιαούρτι στραγγιστό · 10m · serves 6 Greek Meze and AppetisersBourekakia me Kima Μπουρεκάκια με κιμά · 1h 20m · serves 8 A round Greek Christopsomo Christmas bread with a decorative dough cross Greek Breads and PiesChristopsomo Χριστόψωμο · 1h 45m · serves 12 A jar of Greek kydoni glyko quince spoon sweet, deep amber red Greek DessertsKydoni Glyko Κυδώνι γλυκό · 2h 10m · serves 16 A jar of Greek vissino glyko sour cherry spoon sweet Greek DessertsVissino Glyko Βύσσινο γλυκό · 1h 45m · serves 16 Greek Breakfast RecipesTrahanas me Gala Τραχανάς με γάλα · 17m · serves 2 Greek DrinksOuzo Serving Guide Ούζο · 5m · serves 4 A bowl of Greek angourodomata cucumber and tomato salad Greek SaladsAngourodomata Αγγουροντομάτα · 10m · serves 4 A bowl of Greek karotosalata grated carrot salad with garlic Greek SaladsKarotosalata Καροτοσαλάτα · 15m · serves 4 Greek Side DishesRizi Pilafi Ρύζι πιλάφι · 25m · serves 4 Golden fried Greek patatokeftedes potato fritters Greek Side DishesPatatokeftedes Πατατοκεφτέδες · 50m · serves 6 Aubergine-wrapped Greek dolmades in tomato sauce Greek Main CoursesMelitzanes Ntolmades Ντολμάδες με μελιτζάνα · 1h 30m · serves 6 Greek Main CoursesGopes Tiganites Γόπες τηγανητές · 30m · serves 4 A bowl of smoky Greek melitzanosalata dip with charred aubergine skin nearby Greek Dips and SaucesMelitzanosalata Kapnisti Μελιτζανοσαλάτα καπνιστή · 45m · serves 6 Greek loukaniko sausage braised in red wine sauce Greek Main CoursesLoukaniko Krasato Λουκάνικο κρασάτο · 50m · serves 4 Greek Meze and AppetisersKolokithoanthoi Tiganismena Κολοκυθοανθοί τηγανισμένοι · 25m · serves 4 A jar of Greek nerantzi glyko candied bitter orange peel Greek DessertsNerantzi Glyko Νεραντζάκι γλυκό · 2h 30m · serves 16 Greek DessertsTriantafyllo Glyko Τριαντάφυλλο γλυκό · 1h 20m · serves 16 A jar of Greek melitzanaki glyko candied baby aubergine spoon sweet Greek DessertsMelitzanaki Glyko Μελιτζανάκι γλυκό · 2h 15m · serves 16 A glass of Greek Metaxa brandy served neat Greek DrinksMetaxa Serving Guide Μεταξά · 5m · serves 4 A small chilled glass of Chios mastiha liqueur Greek DrinksMastiha Liqueur Serving Guide Μαστίχα · 5m · serves 4 Greek amygdalota almond macaroons dusted in icing sugar Greek DessertsAmygdalota Αμυγδαλωτά · 50m · serves 12 A tray of Greek moustokouloura grape must ring cookies Greek DessertsMoustokouloura Μουστοκούλουρα · 50m · serves 16 Greek Dips and SaucesHow to Make Petimezi Πετιμέζι · 2h 45m · serves 20 A slice of Greek galatopita custard pie dusted with cinnamon Greek DessertsGalatopita Γαλατόπιτα · 1h · serves 8 A bowl of Greek rizogalo rice pudding dusted with cinnamon Greek DessertsRizogalo Ρυζόγαλο · 50m · serves 6 Greek Main CoursesMoschari Kokkinisto Μοσχάρι κοκκινιστό · 2h 35m · serves 6 A dish of Greek kotopoulo giouvetsi chicken and orzo in tomato sauce Greek Main CoursesKotopoulo Giouvetsi Κοτόπουλο γιουβέτσι · 1h 20m · serves 4 Greek DessertsKollyva Κόλλυβα · 2h 15m · serves 20 Greek Breakfast RecipesYiaourti me Petimezi Γιαούρτι με πετιμέζι · 5m · serves 1 Greek DessertsPastelli Παστέλι · 25m · serves 12 Greek Dips and SaucesKatiki Domokou Κατίκι Δομοκού · 15m · serves 6 Greek Main CoursesArnisio Kapama Αρνίσιο καπαμά · 2h 25m · serves 6 Greek Main CoursesSpetzofai Σπετζοφάι · 50m · serves 4 A loaf of Greek elioti olive bread, sliced Greek Breads and PiesElioti Ελιόψωμο · 1h 5m · serves 10 Greek Meze and AppetisersMydia Saganaki Μύδια σαγανάκι · 40m · serves 4 A tray of Greek kataifi shredded pastry and walnut rolls in syrup Greek DessertsKataifi Κανταΐφι · 1h 15m · serves 12 A dish of Greek ekmek kataifi with custard and whipped cream Greek DessertsEkmek Kataifi Έκμεκ κανταΐφι · 1h 15m · serves 10 Greek DessertsKormos Κορμός · 30m · serves 12 Greek DessertsHalvas Farsalon Χαλβάς Φαρσάλων · 45m · serves 12 Greek Meze and AppetisersGavros Tiganitos Γαύρος τηγανιτός · 30m · serves 4 Greek Main CoursesBakaliaros Plaki Μπακαλιάρος πλακί · 1h 10m · serves 4 Greek SoupsMelitzanosoupa Μελιτζανόσουπα · 1h 5m · serves 4 Greek Dips and SaucesSkordalia me Psomi Σκορδαλιά με ψωμί · 20m · serves 6 A whole baked Greek tsipoura sea bream with lemon and herbs Greek Main CoursesTsipoura Psiti Τσιπούρα ψητή · 40m · serves 2 Greek Main CoursesXifias Souvlaki Ξιφίας σουβλάκι · 40m · serves 4 A dish of Greek kalamari gemisto stuffed squid in tomato sauce Greek Main CoursesKalamari Gemisto Καλαμάρι γεμιστό · 1h 20m · serves 4 Greek Main CoursesHtapodi Makaronaki Χταπόδι μακαρονάκι · 1h 35m · serves 4 Greek Side DishesKolokithokorfades Κολοκυθοκορφάδες · 35m · serves 4 Greek Meze and AppetisersFeta Psiti me Ntomata Φέτα ψητή με ντομάτα · 35m · serves 4

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