Chris Court
Greek recipes are all about sharing. Breaking bread with friends and family over long lunches of char-grilled seafood, slow-cooked legs of lamb and zingy Greek salads is the Mediterranean way, after all.
For some hands-on Hellenic feasting ideas, our favourite Greek dishes deliver classic Med flavours with a few modern twists to keep things interesting. We have Greek snacks such as salmon keftedes, saganaki and grilled haloumi, taramasalata and Kafeneion’s yellow split pea dip, as well as traditional recipes for festive occasions like Tsoureki (Greek Easter bread).
Classic Greek mains include moussaka, chicken souvlaki, grilled calamari salad, and stuffed eggplant. Of course, we have Greek lamb recipes, too — think lamb cutlets and lamb meatballs. Plus, you’ll find a couple of Greek salads that belong with any Greek spread.
Looking for more Hellenic recipes?
Kafeneion’s yellow split pea dip
Originating on the Greek islands of Santorini and Crete, fava is a fluffy yellow split pea dip typically served warm with charred pita bread.
Grilled calamari salad with yoghurt and ouzo dressing
A calamari salad perfect for your next alfresco feast.
Kafeneion’s baked blue-eye trevalla with tomato and onion sauce
Also known as Psari Plaki, the classic summer dish is well-loved around Greece.
Greek lamb cutlets with feta skordalia and crushed olives
Our Greek-style lamb cutlets, finished with traditional feta skordalia and crushed olives, is primed for weeknight cooking. Opa!
Lemon rice with vongole and dill oil
Lemon rice is decidedly Greek. Here it is served with vongole to celebrate Mediterranean flavours.
Stuffed eggplant with shredded chicken and mozzarella
A comforting eggplant recipe that epitomises the big-flavoured goodness of Greek home cooking.
Greek lamb meatballs with orzo, tomato-garlic sauce and fried oregano
A quick and easy lamb meatballs recipe primed for weeknight dinners.
Vegetable moussaka
Our vegetable-heavy spin on the cheesy Greek classic.
Kafeneion’s Greek fillo orange cake with orange syrup (portokalopita)
Melbourne Greek pop-up Kafeneion shares its syrupy orange cake recipe that uses fillo instead of flour for an interesting texture.
Salmon keftedes with winter rémoulade and grilled pita
The Greek meatball gets a pescatarian-friendly makeover in this quick and easy keftedes recipe.
Spiced galaktoboureko with herb and lemon syrup
A flaky, Greek-inspired dessert served with a zesty syrup.
Hellenika’s Greek salad
Take your salad to the next level with this authentic Greek salad from Hellenika.
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Skillet spanakopita
This spanakopita is made in one pan, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
Saganaki with watermelon and cucumber salad
Oozy, gooey cheese with a slight golden crust? What’s not to love.
Hellenika’s char-grilled peppers
Serve these char-grilled peppers the Hellenika way with a block of feta cheese and a large chunk of crusty bread for mopping up all leftover dripping juices. This side dish is not to be missed.
Hellenika’s grilled octopus
The Brisbane restaurant’s take on the Greek classic is a winner.
Hellenika’s chicken souvlaki
You’ve never had chicken souvlaki this good. This recipe, courtesy of Brisbane’s Hellenika, is sure to become your new go-to.
Hellenika’s Corfu bianco with John Dory, potato, onions and lemon
This recipe for Corfu bianco comes courtesy of Simon Gloftis, the owner of Hellenika in Brisbane. It tastes of the Greek Islands.
Jonathan Barthelmess’s taramasalata
Forget the supermarket-grade stuff. This dip by chef and restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess is the real deal.
Spanakopita
With flaky pastry and that creamy spinach and feta filling, this Greek classic is hard to beat.
Simon Gloftis’ avgolemono: how to make it, and its significance in his family
”Every Greek understands the importance of avgolemono. It’s one thing I’ll eat for the rest of my life.”
Kolokithopita (Greek pumpkin pie)
Greece’s spectacular coiled-pastry creation.
Tsoureki (Easter bread)
Yes, it’s laden with tradition and symbolism, but tsoureki is also a really tasty treat.
Captain Moonlite’s soffritto, southern calamari, saffron orzo and mint
A nostalgic dish by chef Matt Germanchis.
Jonathan Barthelmess’s Greek salad
The chef and restaurateur shares his version of the classic salad.
Jonathan Barthelmess’s tzatziki with fresh pita
Don’t settle for store-bought.
Golden fried haloumi and olives
Our hot tip: drizzle your still-warm haloumi with some honey.
Greek-style butter bean salad
Initially a winter salad at Greca restaurant, it’s turned into a year-round dish because it tastes so good.
Skinos cocktail (Greca’s punch)
An easy-drinking punch, with a little bite from a Greek liqueur.
Greek-style barbecued spatchcock with lemon and pepper
Don’t be afraid of cooking this poultry. It grills beautifully on the barbecue.
