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Traditional Greek Winter Meals

Greek cuisine is known for its emphasis on fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and healthy Mediterranean diet. Greek dishes are typically made with a variety of fresh vegetables, herbs, olive oil, and lean proteins such as fish and lean meats. Greek cuisine also features a wide variety of appetizers, or "mezedes," such as tzatziki, dolmades, and spanakopita, that are perfect for sharing. Additionally, Greek desserts such as baklava and loukoumades are considered some of the best in the world. However, it's a matter of personal preference whether someone finds Greek food good or not.

What Foods do the Greeks Eat in Winter?

Greek cuisine is known for its emphasis on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Here are a few examples of traditional Greek winter foods:

  1. Soups: Greek soups are hearty and comforting, and often made with vegetables, legumes, and grains. Some popular Greek soups include fakes (lentil soup), kotosoupa avgolemono (chicken and egg-lemon soup) and kakavia (a fish soup).

  2. Stews: Greek stews, or "stifado," are made with meat, vegetables, and spices and often served over rice. Some popular stews include kokkinisto (a beef stew) and kotopoulo sto fourno (chicken baked in the oven with tomatoes and onions).

  3. Dolmades: Stuffed grape leaves are popular in Greek cuisine, and they are often filled with a mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes meat.

  4. Pastitsio: A Greek version of lasagna made with a meat and tomato sauce, a layer of pasta and a creamy béchamel sauce on top.

  5. Kefetedes: Greek meatballs made with ground beef, lamb or pork and served with a variety of sauces or gravies.

  6. Koulouria: Traditional Greek ring-shaped bread, usually eaten as a snack or with dips.

  7. Loukoumades: Greek doughnuts, deep-fried and then drizzled with honey and cinnamon, they are a popular dessert or street food.

These are just a few examples of traditional Greek winter foods, there are many other delicious and comforting dishes that are enjoyed in Greece during the colder months.

Greek Ideas for Winter
Cranberry Chicken

Cranberry Chicken might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This recipe serves 4. For $2.69 per serving, this recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 40g of protein, 23g of fat, and a total of 625 calories. Head to the store and pick up butter, stuffing mix, cranberries, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe from Allrecipes has 14 fans. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 71%, which is solid. Users who liked this recipe also liked German Lemon Cake With Cranberry Aka Cranberry Zitronenkuchen, Cranberry Pecan Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad, and Cranberry Pumpkin Bread.

Greek Crostini

Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Mediterranean food. Try making Greek Crostini at home. This hor d'oeuvre has 249 calories, 8g of protein, and 9g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 24 and costs 85 cents per serving. Head to the store and pick up greek olives, butter, greek vinaigrette, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 25 minutes. A couple people made this recipe, and 36 would say it hit the spot. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 48%, which is solid. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Savory Radicchio and Prosciutto Crostini Topped with Sweet Syrupy Sapa, Chanterelle & Fig Crostini, and Chorizo and Cheese Crostini.

Mom's Great Green Beans

If you have roughly 25 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Mom's awesome Green Beans might be an awesome gluten free and fodmap friendly recipe to try. For 40 cents per serving, you get a side dish that serves 8. One serving contains 48 calories, 2g of protein, and 2g of fat. Head to the store and pick up beef bouillon cube, butter, garlic pepper seasoning, and a few other things to make it today. 6 people were glad they tried this recipe. It is brought to you by Allrecipes. With a spoonacular score of 41%, this dish is solid. Similar recipes are Great Gazpacho, Great Greek Salad, and Mom's Perfect Macaroni Salad.

Ziti With Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Ziti With Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes a try. Watching your figure? This dairy free and pescatarian recipe has 354 calories, 11g of protein, and 7g of fat per serving. For 94 cents per serving, this recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. Only a few people really liked this Mediterranean dish. It is brought to you by Allrecipes. A mixture of anchovy, anchovy, greek olives, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. Overall, this recipe earns a good spoonacular score of 78%. Try Chicken with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Olives, Quinoan and Chickpea Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Dried Cherries, and Baked Eggs With Asparagus and Sun Dried Tomatoes for similar recipes.

Grilled Extraordinary Chicken with Greek Tzatziki

Grilled Extraordinary Chicken with Greek Tzatziki takes around 50 minutes from beginning to end. For $5.59 per serving, this recipe covers 42% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 2. One portion of this dish contains around 76g of protein, 35g of fat, and a total of 726 calories. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. It is a pricey recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. It is brought to you by Foodnetwork. If you have greek yogurt, mint, turmeric, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. The Fourth Of July will be even more special with this recipe. Not a lot of people really liked this main course. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 88%. This score is excellent. Try Grilled Chicken Gyros With Tzatziki, Eggplant Fries with Tzatziki Sauce, and Lamb Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce for similar recipes.

Oven Sour Cream Omelet

Oven Sour Cream Omelet is a gluten free, primal, and ketogenic main course. One portion of this dish contains around 16g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 310 calories. This recipe serves 4 and costs $1.4 per serving. Head to the store and pick up pepper, ham, eggs, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. This recipe is liked by 1 foodies and cooks. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 35%. This score is rather bad. Similar recipes include Cheddar, Spinach, and Pepper Omelet Bagel Sandwich, Greek Inspired Spring Omelet, and Loaded Veggie Omelet.

Teriyaki Marinade I

Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Japanese food. Try making Teriyaki Marinade I at home. This marinade has 175 calories, 15g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 9 and costs $1.86 per serving. Head to the store and pick up vermouth, vermouth, soy sauce, and a few other things to make it today. 10 people have tried and liked this recipe. It is brought to you by Allrecipes. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 48%. This score is solid. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Anticuchos Of White Seabass With Aji Chile Honey Marinade & Semilla Salsa, Pan-Fried Basa Fillets With Asian Marinade, and Greek Marinade with Yogurt.

Pistachio Coconut Cake

Pistachio Coconut Cake might be just the dessert you are searching for. For 46 cents per serving, this recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 256 calories, 4g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe serves 15. This recipe from Taste of Home has 21 fans. A mixture of pistachio pudding mix, eggs, coconut, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is perfect for Mother's Day. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 31%. This score is rather bad. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Greek Style Honey and Pistachio Cake, Very Coconut Cake With Very Coconut Buttercream, and Gluten Free Butternut Squash Pistachio Bars.

Greek Ravioli Skillet

If you want to add more Mediterranean recipes to your recipe box, Greek Ravioli Skillet might be a recipe you should try. For $1.97 per serving, you get a main course that serves 6. One serving contains 414 calories, 18g of protein, and 16g of fat. 35 people have tried and liked this recipe. Head to the store and pick up cheese ravioli, onion, zucchini, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a good spoonacular score of 64%. Try Toasted" Agnolotti (or Ravioli), 3 Cheese Ravioli, and Baked Ravioli & Meat Sauce for similar recipes.

Greek Grilled Catfish

Greek Grilled Catfish might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. One serving contains 310 calories, 40g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe serves 6 and costs $3.97 per serving. 133 people were impressed by this recipe. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. A mixture of catfish fillets, mint, feta cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. It works well as a main course. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and pescatarian diet. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 96%. This score is awesome. Users who liked this recipe also liked Catfish Meunière, Catfish Tacos With Pimento Cheese Creman and Watermelon Salsa, and Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish with Cajun Seasoning and Spicy Tartar Sauce.

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