Greece is no doubt a favorite holiday destination for many people. It is a peaceful, serene and charming place with beautiful blue waters. On top of it, Greek people are one of those that love their food and are also fond of feeding others. Never miss out on the super delicious dishes that this place offers. And you should seriously put some of them on your list as people in Greece are one of those, who have meals up to 5 times a day, unlike the traditional American 3-square meal. Greek food generally comprises of the local ingredients such as lemon juice, Mediterranean vegetables, several types of fish and meat, olive oil, as well as grains. Be sure to try some of these awesome traditional Greek dishes while you are at this charming place.
Dolmades
This is one of those dishes that is served with the main course. Each greek household has its own unique variation of Dolmades. Dolmades are basically a parcel dish that has a covering of vine or grape leaves. The stuffing can be anything from herby, lemony rice to tomatoes, courgettes, and peppers to even minced meat. This classic dish is then steamed and baked in the oven. You can even find them in some interesting combinations of fennel, thyme, dill, oregano, and even pine nuts.
Baklava
You need to have Baklava when you visit Greece as they are a quintessential part of their awesome cuisine. It is a famous Greek dessert that adds to the festive mood when being served in the room. This super-delicious dish that would definitely tickle your taste buds is found all over Greece, the Middle East, and Turkey. The only difference is that these small sweet pastries are made with almonds in central Greece, pistachios in Northern Greece and walnuts in eastern regions. After it is perfectly baked, sweet syrup is poured over it that is absorbed by the crispy layers of the phyllo.
Pastitsio
Everyone has heard of the most famous dish of Italian cuisine, Lasagne. You can say that, in a way Pastitsio is just another variant of it in the Greek style. The difference is, instead of using pasta sheets, it is made from small macaroni. And the layering they do is that of béchamel sauce and ground beef or lamb. Nutmeg, cinnamon, and Greek herbs add more its flavors making it even more mouth-watering and delicious. The grated cheese acts like a cherry on the top. It is something that you can enjoy in any season. After being perfectly baked, it is garnished with wine vinegar and virgin olive oil like other traditional Greek dishes.
Galaktoboureko
Another one on the list is this awesome Greek dessert that you would definitely enjoy. Satisfy your sweet tooth with these sweet custard slices that are made of crispy phyllo sprinkled with cinnamon and butter on top. When you take a bite of this super-delicious Greek dish, you would feel an explosion of sweet juices in your mouth. It is a must-try dish, best eaten warm when taken out straight from the oven. Greeks make sure that they use the most creamy custard & scented syrup to enhance the flavors of the dish and make it even tastier.
Gyros
It is a typical Greek sandwich that is an economical meal choice for many of the locals and travelers. They are a bit like kebabs that are made of pieces of meat roasted vertically on the spit. After that, it is wrapped in a flatbread or pita along with various taste enhancers such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sauces, and potato chips. There are even vegetarian versions of the dish available that include grilled halloumi and feta cheese.
