Traditional Greek recipes

Greek cuisine belongs to the family of Mediterranean cuisines in which light dishes reign. Its main ingredients are vegetables, cheese, seafood and of course olive oil which is a key ingredient in Greek dishes. Many dishes of Greek cuisine are one-pot dishes and various types of salads, skewers.

In ancient times, meat dishes were eaten rather rarely, hence at the turn of the century the Greeks developed their culinary skills based on various types of herbs or vegetables. However, this does not mean a complete absence of meat dishes.

For a long period of time, the areas of present-day Greece were under Ottoman rule, hence the numerous influences of Middle Eastern cuisine (Turkish, Arabic cuisine). It also allowed the expansion of Greek culinary traditions throughout the area. Many dishes have their counterparts both in the Balkans and in Turkish cuisine.