Appetizers, Dips & Pies

Baked feta with honey gets even better with thyme, sesame, nuts, za’atar, or hot honey. Learn the bake-and-broil method plus what to serve alongside it.

Briam, the classic Greek roasted vegetable casserole; seven clear steps for the traditional oven method, plus how it compares to ratatouille and what to serve alongside.

Vegan moussaka layered with roasted eggplant, potato, spiced lentil filling, and creamy bechamel sauce. Research-backed recipe for 2026.

Shrimp saganaki built in six steps from brined shrimp through ouzo, tomato sauce, feta, and the final heat. Greek seafood in one pan, with serving ideas and reshaping tips for 2026.

Vlita, called amaranth greens, is boiled, sautéed, stewed, baked into pies, served with feta, or eaten in salads. How Greeks prepare this leafy green in 2026.

Greek marinated chicken thighs prepared five ways: classic marinade, yogurt marinade, oven baked, grilled, and broiled. Includes timing, boneless versus bone-in, and what to serve. 2026 guide.

Fried calamari starts with proper prep. Follow 7 steps from cleaning and tenderizing to coating, frying, and serving with the right sauce in 2026.

Tahini sauce comes together in 6 simple steps with just tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, and water. Learn how to balance each ingredient for smooth, pourable results.

Dolmades are Greek stuffed grape leaves wrapped around rice and herbs, then simmered in lemon. Learn filling, rolling, and serving in six steps.

Kalamata olive tapenade made with garlic, capers, and olive oil in six steps. Ready in minutes as a spread, dip, or appetizer for 2026 gatherings.