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Discover the Richness of Greek Cuisine: Ingredients, Dishes, and Desserts

Greek culture is beautifully reflected in its cuisine, which has been influenced by neighboring countries. With a sunny climate ideal for agriculture, Greece offers a variety of key ingredients including grains like rice and wheat, fresh vegetables, and luscious fruits such as olives and figs. Signature Greek dishes feature zesty seasonings and include skewers of meat and veggies served on pita, refreshing Greek salad, and flavorful tzatziki sauce. For dessert, indulge in citrus-infused treats like baklava and halva, showcasing the sweet, rich culinary heritage of Greece.

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Discover the Richness of Greek Cuisine: Ingredients, Dishes, and Desserts

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  1. Greece

  2. Greece • Culture and food traditions have become very blended with surrounded countries • Very sunny climate, excellent for growing • Main Ingredients: • Grains: rice and wheat • Vegetables: beans, tomatoes, eggplant, onions, garlic • Orchards: olives, nuts, figs, oranges, apricots, lemons • Spices: oregano, rosemary, mint, and thyme • Animal sources: sheep, pigs, goats, seafood

  3. Greek Dishes • Noted for their “zesty” seasoning • Skewers of meat, veggies, served on pita bread • Dolma – stuffed veggie dish (pg 749)

  4. Greek Salad Horiatiki – tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, onions, olives

  5. Tzatziki Sauce • Sauce with a yogurt base, cucumbers, onions, and spices • Served on food or as a dip with pita chips

  6. Pita Bread • Light and air filled center • Layers separated and then bread is filled

  7. Greek Dessert • Citrus based: orange and lemon • Phyllo dough – baklava • Sweet dessert layered with mixed nuts, cinnamon and sugar • Halva – sesame seeds and honey – very sweet – candy like

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