Our 13 Best Greek Recipes

- Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova1/13
Patates Riganates (Greek Lemon Potatoes With Garlic and Oregano)
These classic roasted potatoes get exceptional texture and bright flavor from roasting with stock and then with lemon juice.
- Charles Masters2/13
Herbed Feta Dip
Serve this tangy dip as an hors d'oeuvre with pita chips or as an accompaniment to grilled meat.
- photo by Hirsheimer & Hamilton3/13
Artichoke and Feta Tarts
This savory tart is made with store-bought puff pastry, making it quick and painless to throw together.
- Hans Gissinger4/13
Grilled Octopus With Gigante Beans and Oregano
Simmering the octopus in wine and aromatics gives it serious flavor before being charred on a hot grill.
- Hans Gissinger5/13
Grapes Leaves with Bulgar and Mint
It's easier than you think to make stuffed grape leaves at home—this vegetarian version is made with quick-cooking bulgur and plenty of chopped fresh herbs.
- Hans Gissinger6/13
Lamb Chops with Lemon
These juicy lamb chops are marinated in a mix of fresh mint and oregano before hitting the grill.
- Sharon Radisch7/13
Spinach and Sorrel Spanakopita
Lemony sorrel brightens the traditional spinach filling of spanakopita and balances the brininess of the feta.
- © Renee Anjanette Photography8/13
Vasilopita
While this anise-flavored coffee cake is typically served on New Year's Day, it's a great addition to any brunch.
- Photo by Andrew Purcell, Prop Styling by Paige Hicks, Food Styling by Carrie Purcell9/13
Lemon-Roasted Potatoes
Lemon juice—and zest!—brighten up these garlicky potatoes, which are crispy on the outside and perfectly tender within.
- photo by Christopher Hirsheimer10/13
Beef Stew with Leeks
This slow-cooking stew relies on cinnamon sticks and tons of fresh herbs to lend flavor to the meat.
- Hans Gissinger11/13
Zucchini Keftedes with Feta and Dill
Serve these zucchini fritters warm or at room temperature, with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkling of fresh dill.
- Sara Remington12/13
Greco
Pizza is Italian, right? But when it's topped with feta, Kalamata olives, oregano, and fresh lemon juice, it's unmistakably Greek.
- Hans Gissinger13/13
Walnut and Pistachio Baklava
This classic Greek sweet—layered with honey, crispy phyllo dough, and nuts—is surprisingly easy to make at home.

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