Ingredients in Greek Cooking
Learn about the ingredients used in cooking Greek foods, what they look like, how to use them, and where to find them.
10 Colorful Greek Recipes with Red & Green Peppers
Red and green peppers add taste and color to many Greek foods. Enjoy these colorful recipes that look as beautiful as they taste. Great for the holidays, special occasions, and family meals.
Red and green peppers add taste and color to many Greek foods. Enjoy these colorful recipes that look as beautiful as they taste. Great for the holidays, special occasions, and family meals.
Cooking with Greek Yogurt
Once you've discovered the thick richness of Greek yogurt, you'll find that it can be used in many ways to create fabulous authentic Greek dishes.
Once you've discovered the thick richness of Greek yogurt, you'll find that it can be used in many ways to create fabulous authentic Greek dishes.
Cooking with Ouzo
Ouzo, Greece's famous anise flavored liqueur, adds a surprisingly fresh taste when used as an ingredient in recipes for foods ranging from seafood to sweets.
Ouzo, Greece's famous anise flavored liqueur, adds a surprisingly fresh taste when used as an ingredient in recipes for foods ranging from seafood to sweets.
What's in Season, and When?
Traditional Greek cooking is based on what's in season at the moment. Meals are often planned at the last minute, depending on what looks irresistible at the market! So what's in season now?
Traditional Greek cooking is based on what's in season at the moment. Meals are often planned at the last minute, depending on what looks irresistible at the market! So what's in season now?
Herbs and Spices Used in Greek Food
The best Greek cooks make wise use of herbs and spices, and experimenting with subtle changes often results in the creation of a new and wonderful variation of an old standard recipe.
The best Greek cooks make wise use of herbs and spices, and experimenting with subtle changes often results in the creation of a new and wonderful variation of an old standard recipe.
Greek Cheeses
Greece produces some of the finest cheeses in the world, at least one for every type of cooking and every occasion. Learn about the cheeses of Greece, how to use them, and how to pronounce their names.
Greece produces some of the finest cheeses in the world, at least one for every type of cooking and every occasion. Learn about the cheeses of Greece, how to use them, and how to pronounce their names.
Photos of Ingredients Used in Greek Cooking
Photos of ingredients used in Greek cooking, including pastas, vegetables, legumes, and more.
Photos of ingredients used in Greek cooking, including pastas, vegetables, legumes, and more.
Photos of Greek Olives
Greeks have been cultivating olives for centuries and know a thing or two about delicious! Check these photos of the various types of olives to use as appetizers, mezethes, garnishes, and in recipes.
Greeks have been cultivating olives for centuries and know a thing or two about delicious! Check these photos of the various types of olives to use as appetizers, mezethes, garnishes, and in recipes.
Product Review: Anydros Tomato Paste from Santorini
When a tomato paste is given the name "tomato caviar," it's got to be good, right? Read your Guide's review of this tomato paste from the Greek island of Santorini.
When a tomato paste is given the name "tomato caviar," it's got to be good, right? Read your Guide's review of this tomato paste from the Greek island of Santorini.
Asvesti
Greek recipes for traditional spoon sweets and some pickles may call for "asvesti." Learn about asvesti and how to use it.
Greek recipes for traditional spoon sweets and some pickles may call for "asvesti." Learn about asvesti and how to use it.
Baker's Ammonia or Ammonium Carbonate
Many heirloom Greek recipes call for "ammonia." No, not the liquid that comes in a bottle; rather, this is a powdered form of ammonia that can really make a difference.
Many heirloom Greek recipes call for "ammonia." No, not the liquid that comes in a bottle; rather, this is a powdered form of ammonia that can really make a difference.
Phyllo
Used to make some of the most popular pastries and filled pies, phyllo is a staple for Greek baking.
Used to make some of the most popular pastries and filled pies, phyllo is a staple for Greek baking.
Quince
Quince, also known as the "golden apple," is believed to have predated the apple by many centuries. Over time, associations with Aphrodite, weddings, and fertility have given it its current name, the fruit of love, marriage, and fertility.
Quince, also known as the "golden apple," is believed to have predated the apple by many centuries. Over time, associations with Aphrodite, weddings, and fertility have given it its current name, the fruit of love, marriage, and fertility.
Ryzi
Greek cookbooks mention different types of rice. To help translate recipes to English, use these definitions for the best rice for soups, pilaf, sweets, stuffings, and more.
Greek cookbooks mention different types of rice. To help translate recipes to English, use these definitions for the best rice for soups, pilaf, sweets, stuffings, and more.
Start with Fresh Grape Leaves
If you have access to grapevines – in a vineyard, on a grape arbor, or growing wild – you have a treasure trove of taste at hand! Learn how to use them fresh from the vine or store them for future use.
If you have access to grapevines – in a vineyard, on a grape arbor, or growing wild – you have a treasure trove of taste at hand! Learn how to use them fresh from the vine or store them for future use.
Strawberries - the Fruit of Temptation and Seduction
Greek mythology places the origins of the wild strawberry with Aphrodite and Adonis. Today, strawberries are one of the many delights of spring. Learn more about myth and fact, along with recipes for this fabulous heart-shaped fruit.
Greek mythology places the origins of the wild strawberry with Aphrodite and Adonis. Today, strawberries are one of the many delights of spring. Learn more about myth and fact, along with recipes for this fabulous heart-shaped fruit.
The Taste of Summer Tomatoes Year Round
No matter how many tomatoes are in the market during autumn, winter, and spring, there is nothing that compares to the taste of tomatoes at their best... in summer. And that taste can be in your kitchen year round.
No matter how many tomatoes are in the market during autumn, winter, and spring, there is nothing that compares to the taste of tomatoes at their best... in summer. And that taste can be in your kitchen year round.
Wild and Cultivated Greens in Greek Recipes
Greens are a favorite Greek food - eaten raw, boiled, cooked in casseroles, and as herbs. While many greens grow in the wild in Greece, you can find many in local grocery shops and at farmer's markets. Here is a listing of greens and how they can be used.
Greens are a favorite Greek food - eaten raw, boiled, cooked in casseroles, and as herbs. While many greens grow in the wild in Greece, you can find many in local grocery shops and at farmer's markets. Here is a listing of greens and how they can be used.
Wild Celery or Cutting Celery
Many Greek recipes use the word "selino," which is usually translated as "celery," but, while the taste of celery is similar, "selino" is actually wild celery or cutting celery, and can be substituted with celeriac leaves. If you can find it, use it. The end results will be worth it.
Many Greek recipes use the word "selino," which is usually translated as "celery," but, while the taste of celery is similar, "selino" is actually wild celery or cutting celery, and can be substituted with celeriac leaves. If you can find it, use it. The end results will be worth it.