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 Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (Soutzoukakia)

Soutzoukakia are delicious, savory Greek meatballs with a rich tomato sauce. 

Made from a blend of ground veal and pork, these tender meatballs are seasoned with garlic, onion, cumin, and (optionally) cinnamon, offering a perfect balance of savory and aromatic flavors. 

They’re typically served with rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

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Greek Baked Fish (Psari Plaki)

[Updated 26/02/2025]

"Plaki" is a way that in Greece we cook fish in the oven using tomatoes, onions and parsley. We can use whatever fish we like, but here I am using salmon just because I found nice fresh salmon today that it's the favorite of my husband. It's a recipe that I strongly suggest to try, as it tastes great!

Greek Meatball Soup (Youvarlakia Avgolemono)

[Updated 18/03/2025]

A comforting Greek soup made with tender meatballs, rice, and vegetables, finished with a silky egg-lemon (avgolemono) sauce. This dish is warm, hearty, and full of flavor!

Greek Bean Soup (Fasolada)

[Updated 18/03/2025]

Known as Greece’s national dish, fasolada is a hearty, protein-packed bean soup perfect for cold days. Simple yet flavorful, it has nourished generations with its rich taste and nutritious ingredients.

Greek Green Peas with Dill (Arakas me Anitho)

[Updated 18/03/2025]

This traditional Greek vegetarian dish transforms simple green peas into a fragrant and flavorful meal. With the freshness of dill and the heartiness of potatoes, it’s a recipe even kids will love!

Greek Baked layered Pasta (Pastitsio or the alter ego of Moussaka ! )

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Pastitsio, the alter ego of Moussaka, is a comforting Greek pasta dish, often compared to lasagna. Exactly like Moussaka, it consists of layers of pasta (instead of vegetables), rich meat sauce, and a creamy béchamel topping..