Greek food is something special! Even the most discerning traveler can find something that is worth the calories. Here are the top dishes and drinks that are a
must-try on your next trip to Greece.
• Moussaka – this is a traditional dish made of spiced meat, usually lamb or beef, cooked in tomato sauce and then layered with fried eggplant and bechamel sauce.
• Souvlaki – this popular dish is a marinated meat (chicken, pork, beef, or lamb) served on a skewer and often eaten with warm pita bread.
• Tzatziki – a simple dip made with yogurt, dill, cucumber, olive oil, and lemon. This dip is a fantastic addition to any appetizer or main dish.
• Choriatiki – this is a Greek salad served with almost every meal. A classic version of this salad has cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese. It is served with oil and vinegar on the side to accommodate each person’s dressing preference.
• Kleftiko – a traditional slow-roasted lamb dish that infuses lemon, olive oil and garlic.
• Tiropita – a Greek cheese pie that is made from phyllo dough and feta cheese that is often eaten for breakfast or even as a snack.
• Dolmades – for our vegetarian friends, you will enjoy this dish made of stuffed grape leaves with a filling of lemon- flavored rice seasons with herbs and spices.
• Baklava – one of the most popular desserts in Greece that is made with phyllo dough filled with a mixture of melted butter and nuts and covered in a cinnamon-orange syrup.
• Elleniko – Greek coffee made in a briki coffee pot that heats the water that contains fine coffee grounds and sugar. You can order the coffee with no sugar, medium sweetness or strong and very sweet.
• Ouzo – considered the national drink, this is a type of brandy made from anise is an aperitif that is often enjoyed before a meal to prepare the tastebuds and appetite.
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