Unique And Authentic Greek Cuisine

By Jessica Williams


Greeks have set the pace for the world on numerous fronts including on the plate. Their food variety will make your breakfast, lunch and dinner tasty and memorable. Their drinks are outstanding, with options for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic serving. The taste of authentic Greek cuisine is exemplary and mainly composed of grains, meat, fish, bread and tasty vegetables, among others. The choice for desert includes nuts, herbs, honey, bread and pastry, among a very wide selection.

Appetizers and salads are served in their variety on an excellently beautiful plate. Mezedes is a common serving since it is easy to prepare and perfect for an impromptu guest. Other options include deep friend vegetables, fava, gavros and kalamata olives. The common Greek Salad is made of tomatoes that are finely shred and mixed with cucumber, cheese and red onion sprinkled with olive oil.

Vegetable soup is a common serving that is differentiated by the kind of seasoning done. Lentil soup is prepared by adding either olive oil or vinegar. Meat balls are also used to serve rice soup. A famous local soup known as Kakavia utilizes any local species of fish. The bones must be removed before preparing the soup. Rice and chicken soup is flavored using lemon to make it tastier.

Greek cuisine for vegetarians was also very healthy and nutritious. It also serves as a perfect meal for people who were fasting because it contains all nutrients required for optimal health. Common ingredients included potatoes, carrot dill, oven baked peas, onions and aromatic herbs. Greens also formed part of vegetarian light meals when boiled alongside beans and potatoes.

Greeks are heavy consumers of sea foods and meat. Lean pork, lobsters and beef are the common choices. Some are made into meat balls while others are cooked in soup. You may also find grilled meat that is seasoned with among other additions, pepper, herbs and lemon. Rabbit or hare stew also features often on the menu flavored with cinnamon and served with a glass of wine.

Quick fix meals allowed Greeks to save time and use locally available ingredients. These ingredients would mainly be fresh and affordable. Spaghetti and macaroni were the most common servings topped with soup and vegetables. Omelet also forms part of the foods prepared within the shortest time. A native dish called Hilopites required savory chicken in the shape of tiles with an addition of tomato sauce.

After the main meal, Greeks would serve you sweets and desert. A common inclusion is almond which is prepared into balls that are then coated or spiced with rose water and sugar. Other desert components include nuts. Christmas cookies that are coated with sugar powder are also common on the table. Yogurt enriched with walnuts and honey is also used as desert.

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks were also included on the table. Other drinks included tea and coffee that are served with or without snacks. Fresh mint or chamomile can be added to flavor the coffee. In case you choose to have beer or wine, there are excellent brands or local liquor made from authentic ingredients with a unique taste.




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