Greek cuisine is some of the best food in the world. Relying on plenty of fresh vegetables, fish, and meat enriched with the flavors of olives, feta cheese, phyllo, yogurt, lemon juice and the all important olive oil, this style of eating is as full of taste as it is well-balanced. And the good news is any cook can create these flavors right in their own kitchen. So bring a little bit of the Mediterranean to your home with these 15 Greek-inspired recipes!
Greek Roasted Potatoes
Oven roasted potatoes may be a basic dinner staple, but these tots are anything but boring! Kicked up with plenty of lemon and classic Greek herbs, these are bound to be a new favorite. Click here for the recipe!
Mediterranean Stuffed Tomatoes
It’s like all your favorite Greek flavors got packed into a cozy little tomato nest and baked up in one delicious package. You have to try this one. Get the full recipe here!
Greek Cheese Pie
With six kinds of cheese and a flaky layer of phyllo, it just doesn’t get better than Tiropita (or Greek Cheese Pie). Learn how to make your own! Click here for the recipe.
Greek Inspired Stuffed Chicken Breasts
This recipe takes basic ol’ chicken breasts and stuffs them with a whole lot of great Greek flavor. It’s one you have to try. Get the recipe here!
Pastitsio
If you’ve only been turning to Italian for you pasta needs, you’ve been missing out. Pastitsio is the Greek answer to pasta casserole and it’s amazing. Get the full recipe here!
Classic Greek Tzatziki
Who knew the quintessential Greek dip is so easy to make it home? Pair it with grilled meat or just some fresh pita bread, but definitely give it a try! Get the full recipe here!
Homemade Pita Bread
Every Greek meal needs a side of Pita Bread, and there’s nothing like homemade! Wow your friends and family when you make your own. Get the easy recipe here!
Pork Souvlaki
Souvlaki is simply grilled meat on a skewer, but the flavors of this pork version taste anything but simple. You’ll be using this marinade again and again. Click here for the recipe!
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
For a side dish that’s on the table in 30 minutes, this Couscous Salad packs in an awful lot of flavor. Full of fresh veggies, feta, and olives, it bring the Mediterranean right into your kitchen. Get the full recipe here!
Spanakopita
Spanakopita is a Greek pie filled with spinach and feta and encased in tender and flaky phyllo dough. It’s packed with flavor and totally delicious. If you haven’t had it, you need to fix that! Get the recipe here!
Greek Chicken Meatballs
These meatballs may not be a classic Greek dish, but they borrow a ton of Greek flavor and turn it into a quick and healthy meal. Pair them with couscous and some Tzatziki, and you’ve got a perfect weeknight meal the whole family will love! Get the recipe here.
Moussaka
Moussaka is kind of like the Greek version of lasagna, but eggplant forms the layers instead of pasta. The shining star of this dish is a delicious, rich bechamel that ties all those flavors together. It’s a universal favorite for a reason, and it’ll be one of yours too! Click here for the recipe.
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
This is a pasta salad that you won’t find at your average picnic. But you can change that! With delicate orzo and salty olives and sweet sun-dried tomatoes, it’s a flavor powerhouse that’s easy as can be to throw together. Get the recipe here!
Greek Salad
A true classic of a salad, this one has it all: creamy feta, tangy lemon juice, and a whole lot of crunch. Get the full recipe here!
Mediterranean Skillet
A quick skillet meal inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean. It’s delicious and dinner’s on the table in less than thirty minutes! You just can’t go wrong with this one. Click here for the recipe!