Greek Recipes for Grilled Foods
Grilling (we don't often use the word "barbecue") is a timeless tradition in Greece. Grilled foods, with the exception of traditional spit-roasted whole Easter lamb, can be cooked over open fires, on an outdoor or indoor grill, or in the oven.
Appetizer Lamb Kebabs - Souvlaki Arnisio
Souvlakia, chunks of meat on little skewers, are a favorite in Greece, and this version with lamb is a tasty meze to accompany spirits or pre-dinner beverages. This recipe calls for three days of marinating, and cooking on the fourth day, so plan ahead. The end result is worth it.
Souvlakia, chunks of meat on little skewers, are a favorite in Greece, and this version with lamb is a tasty meze to accompany spirits or pre-dinner beverages. This recipe calls for three days of marinating, and cooking on the fourth day, so plan ahead. The end result is worth it.
Beef & Pork Combo Burgers on the Grill - Biftekia Skharas
A mixture of ground beef and pork makes for fabulous burgers on the grill. The meat can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
A mixture of ground beef and pork makes for fabulous burgers on the grill. The meat can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
Burgers Stuffed with Feta & Herbs - Biftekia Yemista
Biftekia are the Greek equivalent of burgers, and these are basic beef burgers with a twist... a feta and herb stuffing.
Biftekia are the Greek equivalent of burgers, and these are basic beef burgers with a twist... a feta and herb stuffing.
Grilled Beef Kebabs: Souvlaki Mosharisio
Chunks of tender beef grilled on skewers with slices of onion, tomato, and green pepper.
Chunks of tender beef grilled on skewers with slices of onion, tomato, and green pepper.
Grilled Bread with Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, and Oregano - Riganatha
Grilled slabs of bread topped with extra virgin olive oil, chopped tomatoes, feta cheese, and a healthy sprinkle of oregano. A classic Greek taste, perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal.
Grilled slabs of bread topped with extra virgin olive oil, chopped tomatoes, feta cheese, and a healthy sprinkle of oregano. A classic Greek taste, perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal.
Grilled Eggplant Bowls - Melitzana Skharas
This simple recipe for grilled eggplant bowls is a summer delight. Easy, quick, and few ingredients, the grilled bowls also add a lovely look to the cookout menu.
This simple recipe for grilled eggplant bowls is a summer delight. Easy, quick, and few ingredients, the grilled bowls also add a lovely look to the cookout menu.
Grilled Feta Cheese - Feta Skharas
Feta cheese is a familiar sight at a Greek meal, and just because you're cooking outside on the grill, don't leave it out.
Feta cheese is a familiar sight at a Greek meal, and just because you're cooking outside on the grill, don't leave it out.
Grilled Fish - Psari sta Karvouna
Whether it's a beautiful steak from a large fish or a whole fish from today's catch, the simplicity of grilled fish with a minimum of tinkering is a Greek specialty.
Whether it's a beautiful steak from a large fish or a whole fish from today's catch, the simplicity of grilled fish with a minimum of tinkering is a Greek specialty.
Grilled Grapes - Stafylia sti Skhara
A fabulous and decorative side dish, grilled grapes go well with all types of meat and vegetable main dishes. They're quick and easy to make, with few ingredients.
A fabulous and decorative side dish, grilled grapes go well with all types of meat and vegetable main dishes. They're quick and easy to make, with few ingredients.
Grilled Hamburgers - Biftekia Skharas
Barbecue is a favorite way of cooking in Greece. This is a traditional Greek recipe for grilled hamburgers served with a squeeze of lemon.
Barbecue is a favorite way of cooking in Greece. This is a traditional Greek recipe for grilled hamburgers served with a squeeze of lemon.
Grilled Lamb Chops with Thyme Rub - Paithakia Skaras me Thymari
The beauty of this recipe is that it works as well for one as it does for one hundred. A simple classic Greek dish cooked in the traditional way - on the grill.
The beauty of this recipe is that it works as well for one as it does for one hundred. A simple classic Greek dish cooked in the traditional way - on the grill.
Grilled Lemon Chicken - Kotopoulo sta Karvouna me Latholemono
Chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and Greek oregano is cooked over the coals and basted with latholemono (oil and lemon sauce). Grilled lemon chicken is a favorite any time of year, and a special treat for picnic cookouts.
Chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and Greek oregano is cooked over the coals and basted with latholemono (oil and lemon sauce). Grilled lemon chicken is a favorite any time of year, and a special treat for picnic cookouts.
Grilled Octopus - Htapothi sti Skhara
Octopus grilled over an open flame is a Greek classic, and a favorite meze to serve with ouzo and wine.
Octopus grilled over an open flame is a Greek classic, and a favorite meze to serve with ouzo and wine.
Grilled Pork Burgers - Biftekia Hoirina
Bobby Bounakis is a firm believer in keeping recipes simple, using just enough herbs and seasonings to bring out the taste of the meat. His recipe uses ground pork and is a great barbecue dish. The burgers can also be broiled in the oven.
Bobby Bounakis is a firm believer in keeping recipes simple, using just enough herbs and seasonings to bring out the taste of the meat. His recipe uses ground pork and is a great barbecue dish. The burgers can also be broiled in the oven.
Grilled Pork Kebabs - Souvlaki Hoirino
Of all the versions of souvlaki - skewered kebabs - pork is the most frequently used meat, and the favorite of Greeks and tourists alike. This is an easy recipe to make, and even easier to eat.
Of all the versions of souvlaki - skewered kebabs - pork is the most frequently used meat, and the favorite of Greeks and tourists alike. This is an easy recipe to make, and even easier to eat.
Grilled Ribeye Steaks - Brizoles Mosharisies sta Karvouna
Bone-in ribeye steaks are the traditional cut for beef "brizoles" (boneless ribeyes work just as well), with a traditional Greek marinade and basting sauce. A delicious and easy recipe.
Bone-in ribeye steaks are the traditional cut for beef "brizoles" (boneless ribeyes work just as well), with a traditional Greek marinade and basting sauce. A delicious and easy recipe.
Grilled Stuffed Grape Leaves with Goat Cheese & Couscous
This elegant version of stuffed grape leaves is perfect for a cocktail party or to serve as an appetizer. The goat cheese and couscous filling is seasoned with cumin.
This elegant version of stuffed grape leaves is perfect for a cocktail party or to serve as an appetizer. The goat cheese and couscous filling is seasoned with cumin.
Grilled Summer Vegetable Skewers - Lahanika Skharas
Skewers of grilled summer vegetables make an easy and delicious side dish to serve with other grilled foods. Pick your vegetables of choice and fire up the grill.
Skewers of grilled summer vegetables make an easy and delicious side dish to serve with other grilled foods. Pick your vegetables of choice and fire up the grill.
Grilled Swordfish Kebabs with Vegetables - Xifias Souvlaki
Greek "souvlaki" (grilled kebabs) comes in all varieties and swordfish is the perfect fish to add to your outdoor menu. Swordfish is a dense white fish that doesn't fall apart on the grill, and favorite Greek tastes of bay leaves, tomatoes, and peppers or citrus turn this into a colorful and delicious dish.
Greek "souvlaki" (grilled kebabs) comes in all varieties and swordfish is the perfect fish to add to your outdoor menu. Swordfish is a dense white fish that doesn't fall apart on the grill, and favorite Greek tastes of bay leaves, tomatoes, and peppers or citrus turn this into a colorful and delicious dish.
Grilled Thyme Chicken - Kotopoulo sta Karvouna
This is a delicious and easy recipe for chicken on the grill, in the fireplace, or under the broiler. It can be made with a whole cut-up chicken, or just the parts of your choice. Here it's made with chicken thighs and legs.
This is a delicious and easy recipe for chicken on the grill, in the fireplace, or under the broiler. It can be made with a whole cut-up chicken, or just the parts of your choice. Here it's made with chicken thighs and legs.
Lamb Burgers with Olives - Keftethes me Elies
The addition of Greek olives to simple lamb burgers gives them an unexpected and delicious tang. A quick and easy recipe.
The addition of Greek olives to simple lamb burgers gives them an unexpected and delicious tang. A quick and easy recipe.
Mixed Grill Souvlaki - Chicken. Pork, Lamb Kebabs
Souvlaki - skewers of meat (with or without vegetables)- are favorites for indoor and outdoor grilling. This recipe includes green and red peppers, onions, and tomatoes, and we're cooking outside for a cookout or outdoor party.
Souvlaki - skewers of meat (with or without vegetables)- are favorites for indoor and outdoor grilling. This recipe includes green and red peppers, onions, and tomatoes, and we're cooking outside for a cookout or outdoor party.
Roasted Red Peppers - Piperies Psites
Roasted red pimiento peppers, known in Greece as Florina Peppers, can be served as an appetizer or meze, or as an ingredient in many recipes.
Roasted red pimiento peppers, known in Greece as Florina Peppers, can be served as an appetizer or meze, or as an ingredient in many recipes.
Spicy Stuffed Peppers with Feta -Piperies me Tyri
Quick and easy, these bull's horn (long green peppers) stuffed with feta cheese are delicious as a meze, appetizer, or side dish. Roast in the oven or on the grill.
Quick and easy, these bull's horn (long green peppers) stuffed with feta cheese are delicious as a meze, appetizer, or side dish. Roast in the oven or on the grill.
Spit-Roasted Whole Lamb - Arni sti Souvla
The most well-known Greek Easter dish is a whole spit-roasted lamb, cooked over a wood fire.
The most well-known Greek Easter dish is a whole spit-roasted lamb, cooked over a wood fire.
Ted Christou's Spit-Roasted Whole Stuffed Lamb
Ted Christou is a Greek-American who has been making a spit-roasted lamb every year at Easter for the past 20 years. Here he shares his fabulous recipe.
Ted Christou is a Greek-American who has been making a spit-roasted lamb every year at Easter for the past 20 years. Here he shares his fabulous recipe.