--- title: "This is Why Greek Food is Awesome ..." description: "Dolmades – Stuffed Vine Leaves; Spanakopita –Spinach and Feta Cheese in a Phyllo Pastry Parcel; Chicken Souvlaki – the Ubiquitous Street Food; Loukoumades –Heavenly Little Honey-soaked Parcels; Authentic Tzatziki – a Yummy Dip of Greek Yogurt and Cucumber; More ..." url: "https://food.allwomenstalk.com/this-is-why-greek-food-is-awesome/" category: "food" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # This is Why Greek Food is Awesome ... When we think Mediterranean food, we usually assume Italian and Provencal. It is such a shame that Greek food doesn’t get more attention. Greek food is missing from TV cooking shows in a big way, yet it’s completely delicious. There’s more to Greek food than gyros and mezze. There’s an emphasis on communal eating and it makes the most of fabulous Mediterranean produce enhanced with aromatic herbs and fragrant Greek olive oil. Are you ready to be turned on to Greek food in a big way? ## 1. Dolmades – Stuffed Vine Leaves ![Dolmades – Stuffed Vine Leaves](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/o9/hs/z4qne6f55547713b2ddc4313931553_554x624.jpg) Source: [seeminglygreek.com](http://seeminglygreek.com/2011/05/presviteras-dolmades/) ## 2. Spanakopita –Spinach and Feta Cheese in a Phyllo Pastry Parcel _ Source: Spanakopita | Tartine and Apron_ ## 3. Chicken Souvlaki – the Ubiquitous Street Food ![Chicken Souvlaki – the Ubiquitous Street Food](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m3/c0/gxksj71f5547713a040b4637096682_600x900.jpg) Source: [Greek Chicken Souvlaki {street food](http://www.thesugarhit.com/2014/08/authentic-greek-chicken-souvlaki-recipe.html) ## 4. Loukoumades –Heavenly Little Honey-soaked Parcels ![Loukoumades –Heavenly Little Honey-soaked Parcels](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yh/y3/beaisvgd5547713a4d946072693841_333x500.jpg) Source: [Loukoumades Greek Honey Dumplings) Recipe](https://www.food.com/recipe/loukoumades-greek-honey-dumplings-59467) ## 5. Authentic Tzatziki – a Yummy Dip of Greek Yogurt and Cucumber ![Authentic Tzatziki – a Yummy Dip of Greek Yogurt and Cucumber](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wy/rp/xv8refwb5547713a39b62513486476_560x840.jpg) Source: [Authentic Greek Tzatziki - The](https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/authentic-greek-tzatziki/) ## 6. Lemon Roasted Potatoes ![Lemon Roasted Potatoes](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oa/h5/n2bip0165547713b5619a113791706_395x497.jpg) Source: [Pinterest cookbook: Greek Style Lemon](http://pinterestcookbook.blogspot.com/2012/11/greek-style-lemon-roasted-potatoes.html) ## 7. Shrimp Saganaki –Shrimp Baked with Feta and Garlic ![Shrimp Saganaki –Shrimp Baked with Feta and Garlic](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xp/h3/v747w19j55477193457d5261658347_400x556.jpg) Source: [Garides Saganaki (Shrimp Saganaki) on](http://www.closetcooking.com/2008/10/garides-saganaki-shrimp-saganaki.html) ## 8. Galaktoboureko – Semolina Custard in Phyllo Pastry ![Galaktoboureko – Semolina Custard in Phyllo Pastry](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qe/ln/qejnlra35547713bc3d9a782054227_600x686.jpg) Source: [The Dessert That Dare Not](http://foodforthethoughtless.com/2014/01/the-dessert-that-dare-not-speak-its-name/) ## 9. Calamari – Deep Fried Squid ![Calamari – Deep Fried Squid](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ad/em/xuiop15y5547713c9aedf676551308_450x600.jpg) Source: [Let's Go Back to School](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/255016397623632032/) ## 10. Soutzoukakia – Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce ![Soutzoukakia – Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dv/qf/cpnwfv3k5547713d72f48588707605_400x600.jpg) Source: [Chicho's Kitchen: Greek meat sausages](http://chichoskitchen.blogspot.com/2011/04/greek-meat-sausages-with-tomato-sauce.html) ## 11. Traditional Greek Pita Bread ![Traditional Greek Pita Bread](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/g4/lg/o6elvetj5547713dc8544125875753_600x900.jpg) Source: [Traditional Greek Pita Bread](https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/traditional-greek-pita-bread/) ## 12. Avgolemono Soup – Chicken Lemon Soup ![Avgolemono Soup – Chicken Lemon Soup](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/j5/xo/tu8dluor5547713de9997526347374_594x894.jpg) Source: [Avgolemono{Greek Lemon Chicken Soup}](https://www.thekitchenmccabe.com/2014/03/01/avgolemonogreek-lemon-chicken-soup/) ## 13. Baklava – the Most Well-known of All Greek Desserts ![Baklava – the Most Well-known of All Greek Desserts](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z1/ln/mfin1vbm5547713e10318872373721_400x500.jpg) Source: [Classic Baklava](https://www.dianekochilas.com/classic-baklava/) ## 14. Spanakorizo – Rice with Spinach ![Spanakorizo – Rice with Spinach](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hx/ik/jups1vuk5547713f527c8466701613_560x825.jpg) Source: [Greek Rice (Spanakorizo) - A](https://www.afamilyfeast.com/greek-rice-spanakorizo/) ## 15. KOLOKITHOPITA – Greek Pumpkin Pie ![KOLOKITHOPITA – Greek Pumpkin Pie](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/a0/bx/dlw5oknm5547713f3017c638834381_600x900.jpg) Source: [Kolokythopita- Savory Pumpkin Pie](http://cookmegreek.blogspot.com/2011/12/kolokythopita-savory-pumpkin-pie.html) ## 16. Pastichio – Greek Style Lasagna ![Pastichio – Greek Style Lasagna](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rj/es/tkzhtwfa554771401ce5d322178156_349x523.jpg) Source: [Pastichio- Greek Style Lasagna](https://www.firsthomelovelife.com/pastichio-greek-style-lasagna.html) ## 17. Honey Pie ![Honey Pie](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ro/va/nnmszoug5547713f9cc43204109926_480x663.jpg) Source: [Melópita – Honey pie from](http://cookmegreek.blogspot.com/2012/12/melopita-honey-pie-from-sifnos-island.html) ## 18. Briam – Vegetable Bake ![Briam – Vegetable Bake](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/d4/w8/ljurkt1z554771400d360534956052_512x676.jpg) Source: [Briam | Jamie Oliver](https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/briam/) ## 19. Skordalia –Dip/sauce Made with Potatoes, Garlic, Lemon and Olive Oil ![Skordalia –Dip/sauce Made with Potatoes, Garlic, Lemon and Olive Oil](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l1/yg/kp3gd5u15547714115b63081270995_600x900.jpg) Source: [Skordalia](https://www.feastingathome.com/skordalia/) ## 20. Kataifi Ekmek – Kataifi is a Pastry Made from “threads” of Dough ![Kataifi Ekmek – Kataifi is a Pastry Made from “threads” of Dough](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/r7/g7/v1m6b3mc55477140ee42f174177757_600x496.jpg) Source: [Ekmek Kataifi](https://orgasmicchef.com/desserts/ekmek-kataifi/) ## 21. Homemade Gyros – Typical Street Food ![Homemade Gyros – Typical Street Food](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mu/u4/xxdd2mvq5547714167309890251205_600x901.jpg) Source: [Fields of Cake and Other](https://goo.gl/Bmmzqq) ## 22. Tiropitas – Cheesy Eggy Triangles ![Tiropitas – Cheesy Eggy Triangles](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ou/n3/fbv3ptw855477141942ed621749908_550x825.jpg) Source: [Tiropitas](https://alexandracooks.com/2012/04/06/tiropitas/) ## 23. Amygdalota – Almond Cookies _ Source: Αμυγδαλωτά … Amygdalota: Greek Almond_ ## 24. Kleftiko – a Melt in the Mouth Lamb Dish ![Kleftiko – a Melt in the Mouth Lamb Dish](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/v0/i5/vb7nfmk155477142cbbc9066272355_480x720.jpg) Source: [Kléftiko - lamb with garlic](http://cookmegreek.blogspot.com/2013/04/kleftiko-lamb-with-garlic-fresh-oregano.html) ## 25. Pasteli – Sesame Snaps with Honey ![Pasteli – Sesame Snaps with Honey](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oo/v5/f1e4zmb055477145d57f0828756073_600x887.jpg) Source: [prairies on petals - food](http://prairiesonpetals.blogspot.in?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 26. Moussaka – the Classic Lamb Dish ![Moussaka – the Classic Lamb Dish](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/f7/l6/a60z37uq55477146e74b2726995325_600x775.jpg) Source: [SOUTHERN Cuisine: Share Your Best!](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/286400857526832517/) ## 27. Taramasalata – a Dip of Smoked Fish Roes ![Taramasalata – a Dip of Smoked Fish Roes](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l7/qn/qc3m6qxi5547714360f5b087280757_515x741.jpg) Source: [davidlebovit](https://goo.gl/cBBWt5) ## 28. Bougatsa Me Krema – Custard Filled Pastry ![Bougatsa Me Krema – Custard Filled Pastry](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/un/ev/diq6zvp15547714398c99340697399_500x750.jpg) Source: [Greek Vegetarian](http://greekvegetarian.blogspot.com/) ## 29. Roasted Garlic Hummus –a Perfect Inclusion if You're Doing a Mezze ![Roasted Garlic Hummus –a Perfect Inclusion if You're Doing a Mezze](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ug/mh/z045b1lo55477144905c9095267170_533x800.jpg) Source: [roasted garlic hummus - Healthy](https://www.healthyseasonalrecipes.com/roasted-garlic-hummus/) ## 30. Traditional Greek Salad ![Traditional Greek Salad](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ln/yq/snl00in25547721124c57606898287_400x599.jpg) Source: [My favourite Greek Salad](https://simply-delicious-food.com/greek-salad-fried-feta-cheese/) ## 31. Greek Vinaigrette Dressing – a Must for Your Greek Salads ![Greek Vinaigrette Dressing – a Must for Your Greek Salads](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ov/pq/dg72i7ir55477144c3e92438864970_424x640.jpg) Source: [Greek Vinaigrette Dressing - Katie's](https://www.katiescucina.com/greek-vinaigrette-dressing/) ## 32. Garides Tourkolimano – Named for a Small Harbor near Athens ![Garides Tourkolimano – Named for a Small Harbor near Athens](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wx/yw/dik15g835547722e2cc64936032848_400x600.jpg) Source: [Garides Tourkolimano (Greek Shrimp) on](http://www.closetcooking.com/2009/05/garides-tourkolimano-greek-shrimp.html) ## 33. Kouneli Stifado – a Hearty Stew ![Kouneli Stifado – a Hearty Stew](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xh/q9/ji456xij5547714649354509692697_400x600.jpg) Source: [Rabbit and Onion Stew (Kouneli](https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Rabbit-and-Onion-Stew-Kouneli-Stifado/) ## 34. Greek Orzo – a Rice Shaped Pasta ![Greek Orzo – a Rice Shaped Pasta](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zs/h4/s6r2lbwv5547714662ae0749124288_480x640.jpg) Source: [blog.katescarlata.com](https://blog.katescarlata.com/2014/01/13/greek-orzo/) ## 35. Pastitsada – Greek Comfort Food ![Pastitsada – Greek Comfort Food](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oj/fz/yefbyzmi55477147160f0412639727_520x780.jpg) Source: [Beef Pastitsada](https://www.greedygourmet.com/recipes-by-course/main-course/beef-pastitsada/) ## Related Posts - [easy memorial day makeup](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/celebrate-memorial-day-in-a-super-tasty-way-with-these-fantastic-barbecue-recipes/) - [today com food recipes this morning](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/healthy-meals-from-jamie-oliver-you-can-make-in-just-15-minutes/) - [gourmet hamburgers near me](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/gourmet-burgers-it-will-be-impossible-not-to-eat/) - [everything is better with bacon](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/everythings-better-with-bacon-recipes-that-are-impossible-not-to-eat/) - [late night food at home](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/late-night-minute-meals-you-can-easily-make/) - [healthy convenience foods](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/healthy-meals-for-one-you-can-prepare-in-minutes/) - [wingstop general tso](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/these-chicken-wing-recipes-will-fly-off-the-plate/) - [omelette hotel style](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/fancy-omelets-they-serve-in-5-star-hotels-that-you-can-make-yourself/) - [cheesy dip](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/cheesy-dip-recipes-that-will-make-you-swoon/) - [no time for breakfast](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/no-time-to-cook-in-the-morning-try-one-of-these-fast-breakfasts/) - [8 Delicious and Healthy Italian Foods Recipes ...](https://cooking.allwomenstalk.com/delicious-and-healthy-italian-foods-recipes/) - [5 Reasons to Enjoy Tomatoes ...](https://gardening.allwomenstalk.com/5-reasons-to-enjoy-tomatoes/) ## Site Information - [Main page](https://allwomenstalk.com) - [Contact us](https://allwomenstalk.com/contact.html) - [HTML article](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/this-is-why-greek-food-is-awesome/)