Grow Your Own Greek Kitchen: What to Plant in Your Vegetable Garden

If you love cooking Greek food, why not bring a bit of Greece into your backyard or balcony? Many ingredients used in traditional recipes are easy to grow — and even a few pots on a terrace can give you fresh herbs, vegetables, and flavor right at your fingertips.

Here’s a guide to planting your own Greek-style vegetable garden, with a few extra touches for year-round cooking and a little fun for the seasons...

Greek Chicken Gyros in the Oven

No grill? No problem! This oven-baked chicken gyros recipe gives you all the flavor of classic Greek gyros without needing a rotisserie. I make it often with chicken breasts, a bold marinade, and a clever stacking trick using skewers.

Note: This version uses a slightly richer blend of spices than what you'd usually find in ready-made gyros (which often rely mostly on salt, oregano, and garlic) — but the result is way more flavorful!

Greek Veggie Keftedakia with Zucchini & Potato

These veggie keftedakia are soft, herby, and full of summery Greek flavor. Think of them as kolokythokeftedes, but shaped like little meatballs — easy to grab, crisp on the outside, tender inside... my, they are to die for :)

Made with zucchini, potatoes, fresh spring onions, dill, and parsley, they’re a tasty option for a light meal or mezé platter. I often make them for a bbq, with a bowl of tzatziki and a Greek salad (Horiatiki).

Authentic Italian Pizza Dough (Vivian’s Version)

This classic dough yields 5 medium pizzas (∅ 20 cm) or 3 larger ones. We always save one portion to make a Nutella pizza as dessert! 

With a pizza oven like the Ooni Fyra 12 shown in photo below (https://ooni.com/), you'll get bubbly, crispy crusts in 60–90 seconds—just like a true Italian pizzeria. These ovens reach 500 °C and are ideal for thin-crust pizza cooked fast and hot (no publicity, just own one). 

A simple no-cook recipe for sauce and some pizza ideas are included below. 

Note: Bread flour or ‘00’ flour is recommended because the higher protein content develops gluten better, resulting in a chewy, elastic crust that holds up well to toppings.

Kourambiedes (Greek Christmas Almond Cookies) UPDATED

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Vivian’s Pudding (Walnut Cake from Tyrnavos) UPDATED

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Portokalopita (Greek Orange Phyllo Cake) UPDATED

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Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

A refreshing summery salad, Greek salad (Horiatiki) is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine, featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny olives, and hard feta cheese, all kissed by olive oil and charmed by oregano. Perfect as a single dish in a hot summer day.

Greek Easter Recipes: Traditional Dishes for a Festive Table

Greek Easter is one of the most important celebrations of the year, marked by rich traditions, joyful gatherings, and of course, incredible food. From the midnight feast after the Resurrection to the full Easter Sunday table, Greek cuisine shines with comforting, flavorful dishes made to bring everyone together. Whether you're celebrating with family or curious to try something new, these classic Greek Easter recipes will bring a taste of tradition to your table.

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Greek Ekmek Kadaifi UPDATED

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Celebrate Greek National Day with Bakaliaros Skordalia!

As Greece’s National Day approaches on March 25th, it's the perfect time to revisit one of the country's most beloved dishes—Crispy Greek Cod (Bakaliaros Skordalia). This traditional combination of fried cod (bakaliaros) served with  Skordalia (a creamy garlic-potato puree) is a must-have on this special day.

Skordalia is made with potatoes, garlic, olive oil, and a touch of vinegar or lemon juice for a tangy kick. It's rich, smooth, and full of flavor, making it the ideal accompaniment to the crispy, golden fried cod. A true comfort food that brings the spirit of Greece right to your table!

Whether you're celebrating Greek Independence Day with family or simply enjoying a hearty Mediterranean meal, Bakaliaros Skordalia is the perfect dish to honor this historical occasion.

Check out my recipes for both Bakaliaros and Skordalia on the blog and make sure to add this delicious duo to your March 25th menu!

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Pork with Leeks & Celery (Hirino Prasoselino) UPDATED

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