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Classic Greek Salad
Ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, olives and a slab of feta, dressed simply with good oil and…
Greek Recipes
Greek cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested Greek recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.
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Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Marinated chicken skewers with lemon, garlic and oregano — Greece's favourite street food made simple.
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Easy Tzatziki
A cooling yoghurt and cucumber dip with garlic, dill and lemon — five minutes to the…
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Spanakopita
Crisp filo parcels filled with spinach and feta — the Greek classic that looks impressive and…
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Moussaka
Layers of aubergine, spiced lamb and a golden béchamel topping — the grand classic of Greek…
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Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
A one-tray roast of chicken and potatoes in a bright lemon, garlic and oregano sauce —…
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Greek Gigantes (Baked Beans)
Giant butter beans baked in a herby tomato sauce — a hearty, healthy Greek dish wonderful…
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Greek Salad
Juicy tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta with oregano and olive oil — summer on a plate,…
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Greek Baklava
Layers of crisp filo and spiced nuts soaked in honey syrup — a sweet, sticky celebration…
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Greek Lemon Rice
Fluffy rice cooked with lemon, herbs and a little olive oil — a fragrant, zesty side…
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Pork Gyros
Marinated pork strips in warm pita with tzatziki, tomato and onion — Greek street food at…
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Saganaki (Fried Cheese)
Pan-fried slab of cheese with a crisp golden crust and a soft, melting centre — Greece's…
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Loukoumades
Crispy little Greek doughnuts drenched in honey syrup with cinnamon and walnuts — sweet, sticky and…
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Greek Saganaki
Fried halloumi or kefalotyri cheese with lemon and oregano — a quick, salty-savoury Greek starter.
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Greek Galaktoboureko
Creamy semolina custard layered in crisp filo, soaked in citrus syrup — Greece's most luxurious dessert.
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Spinach and Feta Pinwheels
Flaky puff pastry spirals filled with spinach, feta and dill — perfect party food in twenty-five…
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Greek Yoghurt Marinated Chicken
Yoghurt and lemon-marinated chicken thighs roasted with garlic and oregano — tender, juicy and full of…
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Zucchini Fritters
Crispy courgette and feta fritters with dill — a quick, healthy vegetarian snack or light lunch.
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Greek Tzatziki
Thick Greek yoghurt with cucumber, garlic, dill and lemon — the most refreshing dip in Mediterranean…
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Greek Avgolemono Soup
A creamy lemon-egg soup with chicken and rice — Greece's most comforting bowl.
About Greek cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our Greek recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by Greek flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.