Lagana

Lagana is a traditional flatbread that is usually associated with Clean Monday—the first day of Lent. The bread is made with wheat flour, and although it was primarily unleavened and did not include dairy or oil, modern varieties are often prepared with olive oil and yeast. The bread is oval-shaped and flat, and the top …

Lakerda

Equally popular in Greece and Türkiye, lakerda is pickled raw fish that is typically prepared with steaks of mature Atlantic bonito, a firm-fleshed fish similar to tuna and mackerel. When thoroughly cleaned, the thick fillet slices are either dry-salted or covered in a salty brine before they are stored in olive or vegetable oil. In …

Moustalevria

A favorite during grape harvest season, moustalevria is a Greek pudding made from grape must and flour that are boiled until thick, after which various additional ingredients like petimezi, sugar, almonds, vanilla, and sesame can be added to the dish. The origins of the dessert can be traced back to ancient Greece when it was known …

Marides tiganites

This simple Greek dish consists of small-sized whitebait fish that are lightly dusted with flour, then fried until golden and crispy. Because of its small size, the fish is typically fried, served, and eaten whole. Marides is a staple meze dish that is usually accompanied by other Greek starters, but it can also be enjoyed …