Delicious Greek Food – 29 Traditional Greek Dishes To Try Now
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- 22 Feb 2023
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Traveling to Greece? We share the best Greek food to make you look like a pro when ordering meals at your hometown Greek taverna or when visiting this beautiful Mediterranean country. Get ready for mouthwatering goodness.
Traditional Greek cuisine is a feast for the senses, but ordering a proper meal can be a bit confusing. We paired with local Greek expert Dejan Kvrgic from the island of Zante, Greece to share his favorite traditional Greek dishes, plus we’ve added more of our picks by pulling from our four separate visits to Greece and many a trip to the Danforth in Toronto. So, let the mouth-watering begin!
Traditional Greek Foods
Eating out in Greece is an event. With multiple courses that start with an array of delicious dips followed by dishes of stuffed pastry with fresh seasonal vegetables cooked to perfection in olive oil and garlic, we looked forward to our meals each day in Greece. The food doesn’t stop there, it’s then onto the main course of seafood and kebabs before ending with sweet sticky treats like Baklava. When you eat in Greece, you’ll never go hungry.
Greek cuisine has barely changed in centuries. Original recipes have been passed down through families from generation to generation – starting with the base of extra virgin olive oil. Originating on the island of Crete, olive oil is a staple for all cooking in Greece. Add strong spices and herbs to the recipe and you have healthy and delicious meals. This Greek food guide will give you the confidence you need to order when eating at a Greek restaurant anywhere in the world. Read More…
