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Greek cuisine is the cuisine of Greece or perhaps of the Greeks. Given the geography and history of Greece, this style of cookery is typical of Mediterranean cuisine, with strong influences from Italy, Middle East and, to a lesser extent, from the Balkans. The basic grain in Greece is wheat, though barley is also grown. Important vegetables include tomato, aubergine, potato, green beans, okra, and onions. The terrain has tended to favour the production of goats and sheep over cattle, and thus beef dishes tend to be a rarity by comparison. Fish dishes are also common, especially in coastal regions and the islands. Olive oil, produced from the trees prominent throughout the region, adds to the distinctive taste of Greek food. Some dishes use filo pastry. Too much refinement is generally considered to be against the hearty spirit of the Greek cuisine, though recent trends among Greek culinary circles tend to favour a somewhat more refined approach. Traditionally, Greek dishes are served warm rather than hot. Asian cuisine is a term for the various cuisines of South, East and Southeast Asia and for fusion dishes based on combining them. ... ÊÂòàÈ€ū¹ ² ³ ÁHello ... Caribbean cuisine is a fusion of Spanish, French, African, Amerindian and Indian cuisine. ... South Asian cuisine includes the cuisines of the South Asia. ... See the individual entries for: Argentine cuisine Brazilian cuisine Mexican cuisine South American cuisine . ... The term Middle Eastern cuisine refers to the cuisines of the Middle East. ... North American cuisine is a term used for foods native to or popular in countries of North America. ... Cuisine of Africa reflects indigenous traditions, as well as influences from Arabs, Europeans, and Asians. ... This is a list of famous and notable chefs. ... A kitchen is a room used for food preparation. ... For the coarsely ground flour, see flour. ... A cuisine (from French cuisine, meaning cooking; culinary art; kitchen; itself from Latin coquina, meaning the same; itself from the Latin verb coquere, meaning to cook) is a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a place of origin. ... External links Mediterranean cuisine guide and recipes Categories: Stub | Mediterranean cuisine ... The term Middle Eastern cuisine refers to the cuisines of the Middle East. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Binomial name Solanum lycopersicum L. The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum, formerly Lycopersicon lycopersicum) is a plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family, native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru. ... Binomial name Solanum melongena Solanum esculentum An eggplant or aubergine is either of two species of nightshade, Solanum melongena and , bearing large pendulous purple or white fruit. ... Binomial name Solanum tuberosum L. The potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a perennial plant of the Solanaceae, or nightshade, family, commonly grown for its starchy tuber. ... Green bean plant Green beans are the immature pods of any kind of bean when eaten immature as a vegetable. ... Binomial name Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench Okra, also called ladys finger in Indian cuisine, is a flowering plant in the mallow family Malvaceae, originating somewhere near present-day Ethiopia. ... Binomial name Allium cepa L. Onion in the general sense can be used for any plant in the Genus Allium but used without qualifiers usually means Allium cepa, also called the garden onion. ... Species See Species and subspecies The goat is a mammal in the genus Capra, which consists of nine species: the Ibex, the West Caucasian Tur, the East Caucasian Tur, the Markhor, and the Wild Goat. ... Binomial name Ovis aries Linnaeus, 1758 The domestic sheep (Ovis aries) is the most common species of the sheep genus (Ovis). ... Binomial name Bos taurus Linnaeus, 1758 Cattle (called cows in vernacular usage, kine archaic, or kye as the Scots plural of cou) are domesticated ungulates, a member of the subfamily Bovinae of the family Bovidae. ... Beef Beef is meat obtained from a bovine. ... The Guppy, also known as guppie (Poecilia reticulata) is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish species in the world. ... A bottle of olive oil. ... (also spelled filo) Phyllo dough is used in thin layers to make pastries and originated in Mediterranean cuisine. ... The word selectivity has more meanings: Selectivity, the ability to notice/distinguish small diferences. ...

Appetizers

Pikilia

Some feta cheese, a traditional Greek cheese

Meze is a collective name for appetizers, typically served with ouzo. Dips are served with loaf bread or pita bread. In some regions, dried bread ('paximadhi') is softened in water. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2231x1588, 732 KB)Pikilia, an assortment of Greek appetizers. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2231x1588, 732 KB)Pikilia, an assortment of Greek appetizers. ... Download high resolution version (933x700, 115 KB) Feta cheese. ... Download high resolution version (933x700, 115 KB) Feta cheese. ... Feta (Greek φέτα, feminine gender) is a classic curd cheese in brine whose tradition dates back to Greece thousands of years ago. ... Cheese is a solid food made from the curdled milk of cows, goats, sheep, buffalo or other mammals. ... Goes well with ouzo/raki A Mezze (Turkish Meze Arabic: مزة; Greek Mezes, pl. ... A bottle of ouzo Ouzo (ούζο) is a Greek anise-flavored liqueur that is widely consumed in Greece. ... DIP can refer to any of the following: Dual in-line package De-inked pulp Digital image processing Debtor in possession This page extends a three-character combination which might be any or all of: an abbreviation, an acronym, an initialism, a word in English, or a word in another... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Tzatziki

yoghurt with cucumber and garlic puree, used as a dip; it comes from the Turkish beverage or soup cacık.

Taramosalata

fish roe mixed with boiled potatoes or moistened breadcrumbs.

Spanakopita

spinach wrapped in filo pastry.

Tyropita

cheese (usually feta) wrapped in filo pastry.

Many other things are wrapped in filo pastry, either in bite-size triangles or in large sheets: kotopita (chicken), spanakotyropita (spinach and cheese), hortopita (greens), kreatopita (meat pie, using ground meat), etc.

Saganaki

fried cheese (plain, but also including other ingredients such as shrimps).

Dolmades

grapevine leaves stuffed either with meat or rice and vegetables. From the Turkish 'dolma' = 'stuffed'.

Avgolemono soup

chicken, meat, vegetable, or fish broth thickened with eggs and lemons and rice.

Greek Salad

The so-called Greek Salad is known in Greece as Village/Country Salad (Horiatiki). In Greece, it consists of tomato, cucumber, onion, and sometimes green peppers garnished with olives and feta cheese, and dressed with olive oil and oregano. Abroad, it also sometimes includes lettuce (often iceberg lettuce), which is completely unknown to the original Greek version.

Pikilia

'Pikilia' simply means an 'assortment'.

Some dishes served in Greek restaurants (especially outside Greece) are not Greek at all, for example hummus bi tahini, the famous Lebanese dip. Tzatziki (τζατζίκι; also transcribed jajiki) is a Greek and Turkish meze, or appetizer, also used as a sauce or dip. ... Yoghurt or yogurt, or less commonly yoghourt, joghurt or yogourt (see spelling differences), is a dairy product produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. ... Binomial name Cucumis sativus L. The cucumber is the edible fruit of the cucumber plant Cucumis sativus, which belongs to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, as do melons and squash. ... Binomial name Allium sativum L. Garlic (Allium sativum) is a perennial plant in the family Alliaceae and genus Allium, closely related to the onion, shallot, and leek. ... Purée and (more rarely) mash are general terms for food, usually vegetables or legumes, that has been ground, pressed, and/or strained to the consistency of a soft paste or thick liquid. ... Pronounced JAH-Jik, this classic Turkish dish is the Turkish version of Tzatziki (which is usually less dense compared to the greek version) . It is easy to make and should be served cold in very small bowls as a first course. ... Taramosalata (often misspelled taramasalata) is a Greek meze. ... The Guppy, also known as guppie (Poecilia reticulata) is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish species in the world. ... Salmon roe at the Shiogama seafood market in Japan Look up Roe in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Roe is the fully ripe egg masses of fish and certain marine invertebrates, such as sea urchins and shrimp. ... Wikibooks Cookbook has more about this subject: Spanakopita Spanakopita is a Greek spinach pie, made with pre-cooked spinach, phyllo pastry, butter, olive oil, feta cheese, green onions, egg, and seasoning. ... Tyropita (Pronounced:: tee-ro-pee-ta) is a layered pastry appetizer, made with layers of buttered filo dough, stuffed with cheese and usually shaped like a triangle. ... Cheese is a solid food made from the curdled milk of cows, goats, sheep, buffalo or other mammals. ... Country of origin Greece Region, town N/A Source of milk Goat, sheep or cow Pasteurized Depends on variety Texture Depends on variety Aging time min. ... Binomial name Spinacia oleracea L. Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae, native to central and southwestern Asia. ... Leaf vegetables, also called greens or leafy greens, are plant leaves eaten as a vegetable, sometimes accompanied by tender petioles and shoots. ... Saganaki (Greek σαγανάκι) is a cheese-based Greek appetizer. ... A dolma (in Turkish; dolmadaki/dolmades in Greek; sarmale in Romanian) is a grape leaf filled with a savoury mixture of rice, onions, minced beef and other ingredients, sometimes served with lemon-like sauce/dressing. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Various meats Cold Meat Salad Meat, in its broadest modern definition, is all animal tissue intended to be used as food. ... Species Oryza glaberrima Oryza sativa Rice refers to two species (Oryza sativa and Oryza glaberrima) of grass, native to tropical and subtropical southeastern Asia and to Africa, which together provide more than one fifth of the calories consumed by humans[1]. Rice is an annual plant, growing to 1-1. ... Insert non-formatted text hereAvgolemono is a Greek dish. ... A carton of free-range chicken eggs Ostrich egg Bird eggs are a common food source. ... Binomial name Citrus × limon (L.) Burm. ... 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Country of origin Greece Region, town N/A Source of milk Goat, sheep or cow Pasteurized Depends on variety Texture Depends on variety Aging time min. ... A bottle of olive oil. ... Binomial name Origanum vulgare L. Oregano (Origanum vulgare) (Catalan: orenga, Spanish: orégano, Portuguese: orégão, Italian: origano) is a spicy, Mediterranean, perennial herb, particularly common in Greek and Italian cuisines. ... Classic hummus simplex, Yemeni dish Hummus (Arabic: حُمُّص ; Armenian translit: hamos; Greek: Χούμους; Hebrew: חומוס; also spelled houmous, hommus, or humus) is a dip made of chickpea paste and tahini (sesame seed paste), with flavorings such as olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and paprika. ...

Famous Greek dishes

• Moussaka (eggplant casserole). There are other variations besides eggplant, such as zucchini or rice, but the eggplant version ("melitzanes moussaka") is most popular, so "moussaka" alone is assumed to mean "with eggplant".
• Kleftiko: lamb slow-baked on the bone, first marinated in garlic and lemon juice.
• Stifado: beef-onion stew with red wine and cinnamon. Rabbit or game (e.g. hare) are also cooked stifado-style
• Souvlaki, lamb and vegetables grilled on skewers, or in general, anything grilled on a skewer (chicken, pork, swordfish, shrimps).
• Gyros, meat roasted on a vertically turning spit and served with sauce (often tzatziki) and garnishes (tomato, onions) on pita bread; a popular fast food. Sometimes confused with souvlaki served in a similar way. A similar Turkish dish is called döner kebab.
• Boureki, similar to kreatopita, from Turkish börek.
• Pastitsio, a macaroni, meat, and Bechamel sauce casserole.

Greek moussakas Moussaka (Greek μουσακάς; Romanian musaca; Turkish musakka; South Slavic мусака/ musaka; Arabic: musaqqaa) is a traditional aubergine (eggplant)-based dish in the Balkans and the Middle East. ... Binomial name Solanum esculentum Drege ex Dun. ... Species - hubbard squash, buttercup squash - cushaw squash - butternut squash - most pumpkins, acorn squash, summer squash References: ITIS 223652002-11-06 Hortus Third Young zucchini Flower of zucchini Zucchini (US, Australian, and Canadian English) or courgette (New Zealand and British English) is a small summer marrow or squash, also commonly called... Marination, also known as marinading, is the process of soaking foods in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking. ... Souvlaki Platters for take-out This article is about the Greek food. ... Gyros Gyros or gyro (IPA // from Greek γύρος turning) is a rotisserie meat, or by extension the pita sandwich it is usually found in. ... Tzatziki (τζατζίκι; also transcribed jajiki) is a Greek and Turkish meze, or appetizer, also used as a sauce or dip. ... Fast food is food prepared and served quickly at a fast-food restaurant or shop at low cost. ... Döner kebab sandwich served in a thick pita. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Pastitsio (παστίτσιο, PAS-TEE-TSI-O) is a Greek pasta casserole. ... B chamel Sauce, also known as white sauce, is a basic sauce that is used as the base for other sauces, such as Mornay sauce, which is B chamel and cheese. ...

Desserts

A plate with pieces of different types of Baklava

• Baklava, a popular sweet dessert, of filo pastry layers with nuts, sugar, syrup, cloves. Related to the Turkish baklava, Lebanese baqlawa.
• Loukoumadas
• Loukoumia (Turkish delight)
• Yoghurt with honey
• Galaktoboureko, custard between layers of filo. From Turkish börek.

Plate with pieces of varieties of baklava File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Plate with pieces of varieties of baklava File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A plate with pieces of different types of baklava Baklava or baklawa is a popular rich, sweet pastry found in many cuisines of the Middle East and the Balkans, made of chopped nuts layered with phyllo pastry, sweetened with sugar or honey syrup. ... The original Turkish Lokum or the Greekicized version Loukoumia are a type of sweet in Turkish, Bulgarian, Cypriot, Greek, Romanian and Albanian cuisines. ... Yoghurt or yogurt, or less commonly yoghourt, joghurt or yogourt (see spelling differences), is a dairy product produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. ... Honey honey comb A capped frame of honeycomb Honey is a sweet and viscous fluid produced by honeybees and other insects from the nectar of flowers. ... Custard is a family of preparations based on milk and eggs, thickened with heat. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ...

Drinks

• Wine is the most common drink in Greece. Until the 1980's, most Greek wines weren't of the finest quality, but more recently they have come up to international standards.
• Beer is widely drunk; common brands include Heineken, Amstel, Mythos, Henninger, and Kaiser, all of which are produced locally, some under license.
• Ouzo (an 80-proof clear alcoholic beverage that is flavored with anise; it turns milky white with water or ice; the best said to be produced on the island of Lesbos). It is similar to famous Turkish drink Rakı and French pastis.
• Tsipouro or (esp. in Crete) raki (Mostly home-brewed, a clear drink similar to ouzo, often with higher alcohol content, and usually not flavored with herbs. The city of Volos at the centre of Greece is well-known for its Tsipouradika (literally: tsipouro places)
• Retsina (a white wine that has some pine tar added, originally as a preservative, but nowadays for the flavor; this is an Athens region specialty. It should not be aged.).
• Mavrodafni Sweet, liquor-style, red wine with higher alcohol percentage than normal.
• Metaxa, a brand of sweet brandy, 40% alcohol content.
• Greek coffee (usually known Turkish coffee), made by boiling finely-ground coffee beans, and is served thick and strong, and often sweetened.

Wine is an alcoholic beverage produced by the fermentation of fruit, typically grapes though a number of other fruits are also quite popular - such as plum, elderberry and blackcurrant. ... A selection of bottled beers A selection of cask beers Beer is the worlds oldest and most popular alcoholic beverage, selling more than 133 billion litres (35,000 million gallons) a year. ... Heineken (or Heineken Brouwerijen) is a Dutch beer brewer, established in 1863 when Gerard Adriaan Heineken purchased a brewery in Amsterdam. ... Mythos (Μύθος) is a Greek beer, the only domestic brand in widespread national distribution. ... Henninger Brewery of Frankfurt, Germany. ... Henninger Brewery of Frankfurt, Germany. ... A bottle of ouzo Ouzo (ούζο) is a Greek anise-flavored liqueur that is widely consumed in Greece. ... Bottles of cachaça, a Brazilian alcoholic beverage. ... Binomial name Pimpinella anisum L. Anise or Aniseed, less commonly anís (stressed on the second syllable) (Pimpinella anisum) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to the eastern Mediterranean region and southwest Asia. ... The Isle of Lesbos shown just off the coast of Turkey, northwest of Izmir Lesbos (Greek: Λέσβος - Lésvos Turkish: Midilli - see also List of traditional Greek place names) is a Greek island located in the northeastern Aegean Sea; its inhabitants are called Lesvioi or Lesbotians. ... Rakı becomes cloudy white, when mixed with water. ... Pastis is an anise-flavored liqueur and aperitif from France, typically containing 40-45% alcohol by volume, although there exist alcohol-free varieties. ... Tsipouro (Τσίπουρο) is an alcoholic drink found in Greece and in particular in Thessaly, Epirus, Macedonia and on the island of Crete. ... Crete (Greek Κρήτη Kriti; called Candia in the Venetian period and Turkish: Girit) is the largest of the Greek islands and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea. ... Raki is: An alternate name for Rangi, the sky father in the South Island dialect of Māori. ... Retsina is a Greek resinated white (or rosé) wine dating back at least 2700 years. ... Species About 115. ... Tar is a viscous black liquid derived from the destructive distillation of organic matter. ... Athens (Greek: Αθήνα, Athína IPA: ) is the capital of Greece and one of the most famous cities in the world, named after goddess Athena. ... Mavrodafni is a black wine grape, indigenous of the Achaia region in Northern Peloponnese, Greece, and the sweet, fortified red wine produced by it. ... Metaxa is a Greek liqueur invented by Spyros Metaxa in 1888. ... Brandy pot stills at the Van Ryn Brandy Cellar near Stellenbosch, South Africa Brandy (short for brandywine, from Dutch brandewijn—fire wine) is a general term for distilled wine, usually 40–60% ethyl alcohol by volume. ... Turkish coffee is a specific way of preparing coffee. ... A cup of Turkish coffee served at an Istanbul terrace. ...

See also

• Greek products
• Tourism in Greece
• Economy of Greece
• Turkish cuisine

// Greek Products Olive oil Greece produces more than 430,000 tons of olive oil annually, and more than 75% of that is extra virgin. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Greek economy is growing fast after the implementation of stabilization policies in recent years. ... Turkish cuisine is the cuisine of the Turkish people who controlled the eastern Mediterranean Sea region and the Middle East during the reign of the Ottoman Empire from the 14th century to the end of the World War I. Turkic cuisine elements brought from Central Asia were mixed with the...

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