Editing Greek cuisine (section)

==Typical dishes==
{{main|List of Greek dishes}}
     
Typical home-cooked meals include seasonal vegetables stewed with olive oil,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cantina.protothema.gr/chrisima/symvoules/mageirevontas-me-ligotero-ladi-6-tropoi-gia-na-to-petychete/|title=Cooking with less oil: 6 ways to do it|date=5 July 2024|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240707102218/https://cantina.protothema.gr/chrisima/symvoules/mageirevontas-me-ligotero-ladi-6-tropoi-gia-na-to-petychete/ |archive-date=7 July 2024}}</ref> herbs, and tomato sauce known as ''lathera''. Vegetables used in these dishes include green beans, peas, okra, cauliflower, spinach, leeks and others.<ref name="minagricgr">{{cite web |title=List of the Greece's PDO (Protected Designation of Origin)-certified and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication)-certified products and specifications: Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts, Legumes |url=https://www.minagric.gr/for-farmer-2/2012-02-02-07-52-07/ellinikaproionta/1271-froutalaxanika |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111125326/https://www.minagric.gr/for-farmer-2/2012-02-02-07-52-07/ellinikaproionta/1271-froutalaxanika |archive-date=11 January 2024 |publisher=[[Ministry of Rural Development and Food (Greece)|Ministry of Rural Development and Food]] |language=el}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.greektastebeyondborders.com/authentic-greek-cuisine-awards/|title=Authentic Greek Cuisine Awards|language=el|access-date=2 April 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402090512/https://www.greektastebeyondborders.com/authentic-greek-cuisine-awards/|archive-date=2 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/www.visitgreece.gr/docs/gastronomy_2018|title=Greece Gastronomy|publisher=[[Greek National Tourism Organisation]]|via=[[Issuu]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226114427/https://issuu.com/www.visitgreece.gr/docs/gastronomy_2018|archive-date=26 February 2023}}</ref>

Many food items are wrapped in filo pastry, either in bite-size triangles or in large sheets: kotopita (chicken pie), spanakopita ([[spinach]] and cheese pie), hortopita ([[Leaf vegetable|greens]] pie), kimadopita ([[ground meat]] pie) also known as kreatopita (meat pie), kolokythopita (zucchini pie), and others. They have countless variations of pitas (savory pies).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ayla.culture.gr/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DNPAAPK_Pites.pdf|title=Culinary Cultural Heritage of Greece: The Pie|publisher=Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports|pages=1–122|date=2016|via=Greece’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage Registry|language=el, en|url-status=live|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20241104161500/https://ayla.culture.gr/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DNPAAPK_Pites.pdf|archive-date=4 November 2024}}</ref>

Apart from the Greek dishes that can be found all over Greece, there are also many regional dishes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tovima.gr/print/vimagazino/i-elliniki-istoria-lfmesa-apo-lfto-fagito/|title=The Greek History through food|publisher=[[To Vima]]|language=el|date=30 April 2023|first=Ntiana|last=Kartsagkouli|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230505000052/https://www.tovima.gr/print/vimagazino/i-elliniki-istoria-lfmesa-apo-lfto-fagito/|archive-date=5 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businessdaily.gr/oikonomia/18994_shediazetai-o-gastronomikos-odigos-tis-elladas|title=The Gastronomic Guide of Greece is being drafted|language=el|date=31 May 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240303010940/https://www.businessdaily.gr/oikonomia/18994_shediazetai-o-gastronomikos-odigos-tis-elladas |archive-date=3 March 2024}}</ref>

North-Western and Central Greece (Epirus, Thessaly and Roumeli/Central Greece) have a strong tradition of filo-based dishes, such as some special regional pitas.

Greek cuisine uses seeds and nuts in everything from pastry to main dishes.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Nutrition claims: A potentially important tool for the endorsement of Greek Mediterranean traditional foods|journal=Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism |last1=Vasilopoulou|first1=Effie|last2=Dilis|first2=Vardis|last3=Trichopoulou|first3=Antonia |volume=6 |issue=2 |pages=105–111 |year=2013 |doi=10.1007/s12349-013-0123-5 |s2cid=72718788}}</ref>

A typical Greek-style breakfast,<ref name="grbreakfast"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/grhotels/docs/greekbreaksfast|title=Greek Breakfast - Handbook for Hoteliers|publisher=Hellenic Chamber of Hotels|language=el|pages=1–116|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611091100/https://issuu.com/grhotels/docs/greekbreaksfast|archive-date=11 June 2023|via=[[Issuu]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/proino-32-syntages-gia-na-xekinisei-kala-i-mera-mas/183092/|title=Breakfast: 32 recipes to get the day off|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928185636/https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/proino-32-syntages-gia-na-xekinisei-kala-i-mera-mas/183092/|archive-date=28 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/eidos-geumatos/proino/|title=Greek breakfast options|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407022217/https://www.gastronomos.gr/eidos-geumatos/proino/|archive-date=7 April 2024}}</ref>  and [[brunch]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yiannislucacos.gr/recipes/breakfast |title=Recipes for breakfast and brunch|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611054205/https://www.yiannislucacos.gr/recipes/breakfast |archive-date=11 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/symvoules/brunch-sto-spiti-43-syntages-poy-tha-entyposiasoyn-tin-parea-sas/102605/|title=How to prepare an unforgettable brunch at home (+ 43 recipes)|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611060248/https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/symvoules/brunch-sto-spiti-43-syntages-poy-tha-entyposiasoyn-tin-parea-sas/102605/|archive-date=11 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/exodos/30-1-agapimena-meri-gia-brunch-stin-athina/94100/|title=31 places for brunch meals|date=12 November 2021|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121194820/https://www.gastronomos.gr/exodos/30-1-agapimena-meri-gia-brunch-stin-athina/94100/|archive-date=21 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/nistisimo-proino-7-plireis-protaseis-gia-ti-megali-evdomada/263831/|title=Fasting breakfast: 7 complete suggestions for Holy Week|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240514130332/https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/nistisimo-proino-7-plireis-protaseis-gia-ti-megali-evdomada/263831/|archive-date=14 May 2024}}</ref> consists of [[Turkish coffee|Greek coffee]], [[frappé coffee]], [[Sideritis scardica|mountain tea]], hot milk, fruit juice, [[rusk]]s, bread, butter, honey, jam,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/marmelades-toy-kalokairioy-22-agapimenes-syntages-toy-gastronomoy/217783/|title=Jams: 24 favorite recipes|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611054224/https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/marmelades-toy-kalokairioy-22-agapimenes-syntages-toy-gastronomoy/217783/|archive-date=11 June 2024}}</ref> fresh fruits, koulouri (sesame bread ring, a type of [[simit]]), Greek [[strained yogurt]],<ref name="yogdesserts">{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/giaoyrtoglyka-20-elafries-kai-pentanostimes-syntages/203593/|title=Yogurt desserts: 27 light recipes|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240606050727/https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/giaoyrtoglyka-20-elafries-kai-pentanostimes-syntages/203593/|archive-date=6 June 2024}}</ref> [[bougatsa]], [[tiropita]], [[Savory spinach pie|spanakopita]], [[boiled egg]]s,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/mathainoyme-ta-panta-gia-ta-ayga-kai-ftiachnoyme-35-monadikes-syntages/104672/|title=Learn all about eggs and make 35 unique recipes|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919121149/https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/mathainoyme-ta-panta-gia-ta-ayga-kai-ftiachnoyme-35-monadikes-syntages/104672/|archive-date=19 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/pos-vrazoyme-sosta-ta-ayga/151753/|title=How to boil an egg perfectly (depending on how you eat it)|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128101942/https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/pos-vrazoyme-sosta-ta-ayga/151753/|archive-date=28 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cantina.protothema.gr/cucina-caruso/avgo-ola-ta-mystika-gia-tous-chronous-vrasmou-kai-to-xefloudisma/|title=Cusina Caruso: All the secrets for the egg exact boiling times and the ideal peeling|date=16 October 2024|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20241104162258/https://cantina.protothema.gr/cucina-caruso/avgo-ola-ta-mystika-gia-tous-chronous-vrasmou-kai-to-xefloudisma/|archive-date=4 November 2024}}</ref><ref name="55eggs">{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/ta-ayga-toy-kalokairioy-55-xechoristes-eykoles-syntages/278912/|title=Summer eggs: 55 special easy recipes|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821085325/https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/ta-ayga-toy-kalokairioy-55-xechoristes-eykoles-syntages/278912/|archive-date=21 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/symvoules/pos-ftiachnoyme-ta-teleia-scrambled-eggs-ola-ta-mystika/151801/|title=Scrambled eggs and 8 different ways to make them|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331145717/https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/symvoules/pos-ftiachnoyme-ta-teleia-scrambled-eggs-ola-ta-mystika/151801/|archive-date=31 March 2023}}</ref> [[fried egg]]s,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/ayga-matia-9-apithanoi-tropoi-na-ta-ftiaxoyme/151689/|title=Fried eggs (eyes) and 9 great ways to make them |first=Nena|last=Ismyrnoglou|date=2 September 2022  |language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821212517/https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/ayga-matia-9-apithanoi-tropoi-na-ta-ftiaxoyme/151689/|archive-date=21 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cantina.protothema.gr/chrisima/symvoules/101-kanones-gia-teleia-avga/ |title=The perfect fried eggs (eyes) and 10 professional secrets|first=Magda|last=Pistikou|date=5 October 2023|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911074119/https://cantina.protothema.gr/chrisima/symvoules/101-kanones-gia-teleia-avga/ |archive-date=11 September 2024}}</ref> [[omelette]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/topikes-kouzines/omeleta-i-istoria-tis-oi-polles-katagoges-tis-kai-oi-ekdoches-diasimotites/272922/|title=Omelette: Its history, many origins and versions-celebrities|first=Angela|last=Stamatiadou|date=9 July 2024|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240916090951/https://www.gastronomos.gr/topikes-kouzines/omeleta-i-istoria-tis-oi-polles-katagoges-tis-kai-oi-ekdoches-diasimotites/272922/|archive-date=16 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntagh/to-apolyto-tost-me-omeleta-2/196847/|title=The ultimate toast with omelette|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425105010/https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntagh/to-apolyto-tost-me-omeleta-2/196847/|archive-date=25 April 2023}}</ref> [[strapatsada]], [[Pirozhki|piroski]], croissant,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/agora/kanele-pastel-i-koyin-aman-mini-odigos-gia-osa-xefoyrnizontai-stin-poli/203166/|title=Single-serving baked goods: Kouign Amann, Pastel de nata, Cruffin (croissant and muffin), Bostock (brioche with almonds), Cardamom bun (kardemummabullar), Cannelé, Palmier|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613071251/https://www.gastronomos.gr/agora/kanele-pastel-i-koyin-aman-mini-odigos-gia-osa-xefoyrnizontai-stin-poli/203166/|archive-date=13 June 2024}}</ref> [[tsoureki]]. A popular meal for breakfast is [[bougatsa]] provided mainly by ''bougatsadika'' shops selling bougatsa, pies, pastries, beverages. Traditional Greek breakfast was also providing in special [[dairy]] shops called ''galaktopoleia'' (milk shops)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/agora/sta-palia-galaktopoleia-tis-athinas/110428/|title=In the old milk shops of Athens|first=Georgia|last=Papastamou|date=8 February 2022|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240928132654/https://www.gastronomos.gr/agora/sta-palia-galaktopoleia-tis-athinas/110428/|archive-date=28 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/topikes-kouzines/ellada/agapimeno-moy-galaktompoyreko-apo-poy-krataei-i-skoyfia-soy/124416/|title=Galaktoboureko, where does it come from?|first=Vivi|last=Konstantinidou|date=14 April 2022|language=el|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928134115/https://www.gastronomos.gr/topikes-kouzines/ellada/agapimeno-moy-galaktompoyreko-apo-poy-krataei-i-skoyfia-soy/124416/|archive-date=28 September 2024}}</ref> have [[dairy product]]s, milk, butter, yoghurt, sweets, honey, beverages, whereas today very few ''galaktopoleia'' shops exist.

The [[list of Greek dishes]] includes dishes found in all of Greece as well as some regional ones.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tanea.gr/2018/05/22/greece/i-elliniki-koyzina-einai-i-sygxroni-epopoiia-tis-elladas/|title=Greek cuisine is the modern epic of Greece|publisher=[[Ta Nea]]|language=el|date=22 May 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829155307/https://www.tanea.gr/2018/05/22/greece/i-elliniki-koyzina-einai-i-sygxroni-epopoiia-tis-elladas/|archive-date=29 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/ta-monadika-ladera-tis-ellinikis-koyzinas/80310/|title=The unique oil dishes of the Greek cuisine|language=el|date=25 August 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006082514/https://www.gastronomos.gr/syntages/ta-monadika-ladera-tis-ellinikis-koyzinas/80310/|archive-date=6 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lifo.gr/tropos-zois/gefsi/mezedopoleia-oi-naoi-tis-ellinikis-koyzinas|title=Mezedopolia: The temples of Greek cuisine|language=el|date=3 June 2022|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605114029/https://www.lifo.gr/tropos-zois/gefsi/mezedopoleia-oi-naoi-tis-ellinikis-koyzinas|archive-date=5 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gastronomos.gr/topikes-kouzines/ellada/topiki-gastronomia-ellada/i-ellada-toy-meze-ti-idiaitero-trone-sti-mytilini-ti-ston-tyrnavo-kai-ti-stin-kriti/278411/|title=The Greece of meze: What do they eat in Mytilene, what in Tyrnavos and what in Crete? |first=Vivi|last=Konstantinidou|language=el|date=20 August 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821085304/https://www.gastronomos.gr/topikes-kouzines/ellada/topiki-gastronomia-ellada/i-ellada-toy-meze-ti-idiaitero-trone-sti-mytilini-ti-ston-tyrnavo-kai-ti-stin-kriti/278411/|archive-date=21 August 2024}}</ref>