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Greek Recipes

Tzatziki Sauce

Liven up any meal with this fresh Greek Tzatziki (Tzah-tzee-kee) sauce recipe! Its rich, creamy texture and fresh, bright flavor make it a delicious dip with pita and cruditèes, or a side for grilled veggies, grilled meats, or a spread for sandwiches. This recipe for homemade tzatziki sauce is ready in 20 minutes or less …

Greek-Style Avocado Toast

This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  This Greek-Style Avocado Toast is very easy and quick to make; with just a few ingredients, it’s ready in just minutes. I added Mediterranean flavors that bring the regular avocado toast over the top. It is versatile and can be made …

Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Tomatoes, and Potatoes

Fennel and salmon are a match made in heaven. The richness of salmon is contrasted by the bright aromatic fennel and mellow roasted tomatoes. The combination of lemon, garlic, olive oi — ingredients that define Mediterranean cooking — makes an intensely flavorful, vibrant dish. This roasted salmon with fennel, tomatoes, and potatoes is a simple, …

Baked Cod with Asparagus and Potatoes

Follow my blog with Bloglovin This one-pan baked cod with asparagus and potatoes combines wild-caught cod with seasonal vegetables for a near-effortless dinner that’s ready in a snap. Asparagus is available year-round, with its peak season during spring. This dish is one of my favorite options for a quick easy one-pan dinner which we enjoy …

Greek Roasted Eggplant Dip - Melitzanosalata

Greek Roasted Eggplant Dip – Melitzanosalata

Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip – Melitzanosalata, is a simple yet tasty dish of roasted eggplant, red pepper, onion, garlic, oil, and lemon juice. It’s perfect spread on crusty bread, toasted pita, crudités, or as part of a larger Greek meze platter! Melitzanosalata (meh-lee-TZAH-noh-sah-LAH-tah) is a delicious dip that makes a wonderful snack, appetizer, part of …

Greek Ekmek Kataifi

Some of the links above are affiliate links, which pay me a small commission for my referral at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting my website. My mother used to make the Greek Ekmek Kataifi in Spring for our Easter holiday family gatherings. I always felt it was the perfect ending for a holiday feast …

Chicken with Green Olives and Capers

CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES AND CAPERS

Chicken is one of the most versatile ingredients to use when cooking dinner. It can be used with a variety of sauces and spices to create dishes of a significantly different character; bold, spicy, lemony, tangy, sweet, mild… The lemon zest and herbs in this chicken with green olives and capers add a fresh bright …

Tahini sauce

Tahini sauce is a traditional recipe from Cyprus. It is served alongside grilled meat dishes and is used in place of the typical tzatziki sauce that is used in Greece. The tahini sauce is a mixture of tahini paste (sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and water. By adjusting the amount of the water, it …

Bouyiourdi – Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes and Peppers

Bouyiourdi or baked feta cheese with tomatoes and peppers, is an appetizer, meze as we call it in Greek, which is made with feta cheese, onion, tomato, and hot peppers. It is a different kind of cheese saganaki as this is baked and not fried. The name bouyiourdi is reminiscent of the Ottoman Empire. According …

Mayonnaise-Free Potato Salad

This mayonnaise-free potato salad is a lighter version of the well-known potato salad recipe. Although it is called a salad, it is actually a side dish as it usually accompanies the main course. It is mainly served at casual meals such as barbecues, potlucks picnics, and weekday dinners. It is a popular menu choice when preparing …

Fish Athenian Style (Fish Athinaiki) Primal Mediterranean Gourmet

Fish Athenian Style (Fish Athinaiki)

Fish Athenian Style (Fish Athinaiki) is basically a fish salad with mayonnaise, presented exquisitely and served as a first course or at a buffet dinner. The Fish Athenian Style used to be an iconic dish of Athenian urban cooking with dozens of variations. It was very popular when entertaining several decades ago, and every good …

Grilled Oyster Mushrooms

Grilled Octopus Salad

Braised Okra (Bamia) in tomato sauce - Primal Mediterranean Gourmet

Braised Okra (Bamia)

Braised Okra (Bamia) in tomato sauce is a classic dish from the group of meals we (Greeks) call “oily” (lathera) since they do not have any animal protein. Traditionally are served as main dish, especially during fasting days, accompanied with a hefty slice of freshly baked bread. Since during Lenten periods and fasting days we …

Baked Monkfish Fillet

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