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01 Mar 2019

Top 5 Greek Foods according to our Student Ambassadors (with recipes)

1. Souvlaki (Greek: σουβλάκι [suˈvlaci]) 

The most popular Greek fast food and a no-brainer for all CYAers. Tender pieces of meat tossed in herbs and grilled on skewers, served in warm pita bread and topped with juicy tomatoes, onions fries and tzatziki.

Top 5 Greek Foods according to our Student Ambassadors (with recipes) Souvlaki

Video recipe by Akis Petretzikis


2. Saganaki (Greek: σαγανάκι [saɡəˈnɑːki]) ?

Pan-seered Greek graviera with a nice golden crust and melty inside!

Top 5 Greek Foods according to our Student Ambassadors (with recipes) saganaki

Authentic recipe for cheese lovers by My Greek Dish.


3. Tzatziki (Greek: τζατζίκι [tsætˈziːki]) ?‍?

The quintessential Greek meze: thick strained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil and fresh dill.

Top 5 Greek Foods according to our Student Ambassadors (with recipes) Making Tzatziki edited

Students make and taste tzatziki at Meni’s cooking class, at the CYA cafeteria.

Top 5 Greek Foods according to our Student Ambassadors (with recipes) tzatziki 2

Recipe by The Wanderlust Kitchen


4. Moussaka (Greek: μουσακάς [muːˈsɑːkə]) 

Cinnamon-spiced lamb mingling with eggplants and a delicious creamy sauce – a joy to behold!

Top 5 Greek Foods according to our Student Ambassadors (with recipes) moussaka

Recipe by BBC Food.


5. Baklava (Greek: μπακλαβάς [bɑːkləvə]) ?

Walnuts and cinnamon layered between flaky phyllo dough brushed with melted butter then baked and drizzled with a sugar and honey syrup. A crispy, sweet, and impressive desert!

Top 5 Greek Foods according to our Student Ambassadors (with recipes) Making Baklava at Kekkos edited

CYAers learn how to make baklava at KEKKOS, a local, traditional cafe and pastry shop.

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Recipe by House of Nash Eats