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Tired of your usual go-to recipes? Here are some fresh and flavorful Greek recipes you can add to your family’s menu rotation! Greek cuisine is known for the many simple yet satisfying dishes, including flaky pastry, juicy meats, and a lot of bright lemons. Recipes for some of Greece’s most popular dishes are included in this collection.

We have a wide selection of Greek foods and beverages for you to pick from, like Chicken Souvlaki, Greek Lasagna, and even Lamb Kleftiko. Choosing a favorite among these delectable Greek dishes is difficult, as they are all so good! It sure will be difficult to choose from these delicious Greek recipes!

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Pastitsio (Greek Baked Ziti)

When it comes to Greek baked pasta, you can’t go wrong with Pastitsio! Béchamel sauce, meat sauce, and ziti are the traditional ingredients of pastitsio. Remember to use ziti or Penne pasta if you want your dish to taste its best.

While a few pans will get dirty for this dish, the result will be well worth the effort! Flavorful and fragrant, this authentic CookingChew recipe is from-scratch and worth it!

Greek Chicken Meatballs and Lemon Orzo

These Greek chicken meatballs with lemon orzo make a lively dinner, fresh with feta, herbs, and lemon zest. It’s a weeknight dinner that feels both comforting and fresh, pulling together in under an hour.

Hero shot of Greek chicken meatballs with lemon orzo pasta served with lemon wedges.

Greek Salad Skewers

These easy-to-make minute Greek salad skewers—loaded with tomatoes, feta, and olives—make a fresh, crowd-pleasing treat. If you love this combination of flavors and vegetables, these Greek Salad Skewers make the perfect snack.

Chicken Souvlaki

It’s like having a taste of the Mediterranean in your own kitchen with this chicken souvlaki recipe. Fresh dill, cucumber, and lemon juice give Greek yogurt sauce a tangy, lemony flavor that works well with Mediterranean foods, notably Chicken Souvlaki. Grilling or broiling these Greek chicken skewers is a simple yet better-for-you meal option.

Moussaka

Served with a creamy bechamel sauce, Moussaka is a mouthwatering eggplant dish topped with a meaty, savory sauce. Moussaka has a crispy top, but the sauce is what brings out all the flavors, while the bechamel sauce gives its rich and creamy taste. Simply bake this quick and easy recipe, and dinner is ready in no time!

Add one or two of these incredible Greek Appetizers to this one.

Greek Baklava

A new dessert recipe that you’ll be making, again and again, is on the way! Layers of buttery phyllo dough, walnuts, and cinnamon honey syrup, all topped with a crunchy and crispy finish. The honey and vanilla in the syrup give this Baklava just the right amount of sweetness without being overly so.

While Greek Baklava is always a classic sweet treat, we have even more Greek desserts for you to look at here.

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

For religious occasions like Lent and other fasting periods, Spanakopita is a popular meatless dish in Greece. Spinach pie or Spanakopita has earthy greens, sweet and salty cheese, and flaky Phyllo dough; it’s a fantastic meal any time of day.

Greek Lamb Kleftiko

This slow-cooked Greek lamb recipe is a simple way to impress your guests. A delicious one-pot meal of slow-cooked lamb, potatoes, and vegetables with lemon garlic flavoring. It’s a culinary delight to eat succulent meat with earthy vegetables.

Tzatziki

Traditional Greek starters include Tzatziki. With its yogurt-cucumber and fresh herb blend, this sauce goes well with grilled meats and roasted vegetables and is the signature sauce for Gyros. Traditionally, this creamy and light dip is made with sheep or goat yogurt, but plain Greek yogurt works just as well

Chicken Gyros

It’s a complete meal in a pita pocket, with citrusy cucumber tomato salad, herb-marinated chicken, and a tangy and creamy tzatziki sauce. On nights when you’re pressed for time, whip up a batch of these quick and simple Greek Chicken Gyros!

The bottom line

In Greece, you can get a great meal just about anywhere. This list comes with the extra bonus of allowing you to make various popular recipes at home. Creating these Greek dishes will help you understand why Greek cuisine is so famous across the world.