Greek recipes: easy step-by-step recipes

Homemade pork gyros

Marinated pork slices, seasoned with oregano and paprika, pan-fried until crispy, served with French fries and a salad: a quick and easy homemade gyros.

⏱ 1 hr 50 min
👩‍🍳 Easy
💵 $0.13/serving

Average score* 86/100

Appetizers

Taramosalata

Traditional Greek sauce made with tarama (fish roe), onion, and lemon, perfect for accompanying your fish dishes.

⏱ 45 min
👩‍🍳 Medium
💵 $0.35/serving

Average score* 95/100

Appetizers

Cucumber and garlic tzatziki

Greek tzatziki: plain, creamy yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. Allow to rest before serving.

⏱ 2 hr 10 min
👩‍🍳 Easy
💵 $0.43/serving

Greek rice pudding with lemon and vanilla

Average score* 88/100

Desserts

Greek rice pudding with lemon and vanilla

A creamy Greek rice pudding, gently simmered with lemon zest and vanilla, and served very cold after being chilled.

⏱ 2 hr 35 min
👩‍🍳 Easy
💵 $0.69/serving

Average score* 89/100

Magiritsa: The traditional Greek soup

Magiritsa is a refreshing Greek soup that is traditionally eaten on Holy Saturday, following the church service.

⏱ 1 hr
👩‍🍳 Easy
💵 $0.45/serving

Average score* 100/100

Appetizers

Tsatsiki

A refreshing and flavorful Greek salad, perfect as a cold starter with bread.

⏱ 17 min
👩‍🍳 Easy
💵 $0.76/serving

Average score* 98/100

Snacks

Homemade cucumber and dill tzatziki

A fresh and creamy tzatziki made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon, and dill, perfect for serving cold as a dip, appetizer, or alongside grilled dishes.