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Greek cuisine is a Mediterranean cuisine, sharing numerous characteristics with Middle Eastern cuisines of the region. Contemporary Greek cookery makes wide use of olive oil, vegetables and herbs, grains and bread, wine, fish, and various meats, including lamb, poultry, rabbit and pork. Also important are olives, cheese, eggplant (aubergine), zucchini (courgette), and yogurt. Greek desserts are characterized by the dominant use of nuts and honey. Some dishes use filo pastry. So in a few words, a new world of taste before your eyes!

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A typical Greek dish similar to Moussaka in style. Three essential components make up this dish - pasta, meat filling, and a creamy bechamel sauce which are layered in a pan and baked to a golden ...

Domain: Food (other); Category: International dishes

Pita Gyros is strips of grilled meat(gyros) served in a sandwich(Pita). In Greece and Cyprus, the meat is typically pork or chicken or occasionally veal, where veal gyros are referred to as ...

Domain: Food (other); Category: International dishes

Saganaki (refers to various Greek dishes prepared in a small frying pan, itself called a saganaki, best-known fried cheese appetizer. Usualy a starter in every greek table.

Domain: Food (other); Category: International dishes

Skordalia or skordhalia/skorthalia, is a thick puree (or sauce, dip, spread, etc.) in Greek cuisine made by combining crushed garlic with a bulky base—which may be a purée of potatoes[1], ...

Domain: Food (other); Category: International dishes

In Greek cuisine, Sofrito refers to a specific dish native to, and almost exclusively to be found on, the island of Corfu. Sofrito is a veal steak slow-cooked in a white wine, garlic and herb sauce ...

Domain: Food (other); Category: International dishes

Soutzoukakia Smyrneika is a Greek and Turkish dish of spicy oblong kofte with cumin, cinnamon, and garlic served in tomato sauce. Soutzoukakia are generally served with pilaf or mashed potatoes. This ...

Domain: Food (other); Category: International dishes

Souvlaki or in some regions Kalamaki, is a popular Greek fast food consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer. It may be served on the skewer for eating out of ...

Domain: Food (other); Category: International dishes

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