Greek Stews

A traditional summer staple in Greece, fasolakia is a simple, one-pot dish consisting of green beans that are simmered in olive oil alongside fresh, ripe tomatoes. It is occasionally enriched with other vegetables, such as onions, zucchini, or pot... READ MORE

Stifado is a hearty Greek one-pot stew that is ideal for a cold winter's day. Although the ingredients vary from region to region and from cook to cook, the essential ones are large amounts of onions, tomatoes, wine or vinegar, and sometimes garli... READ MORE

The term kokkinisto encompasses various Greek dishes consisting of different types of meat that are seared and slowly braised in a flavorful tomato sauce, usually alongside various herbs, spices, and red wine. Traditionally prepared with beef, chi... READ MORE

Kouneli stifado is a traditional stew consisting of pieces of browned rabbit meat that have been cooked with onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, red wine or red wine vinegar, chicken or rabbit stock, and olive oil. A handful of warm and aromat... READ MORE

This thick and nutritious chickpea soup is a Greek classic that is enjoyed throughout the country, but is traditionally associated with the island of Sifnos, where it comes in a form of a thick, oven-cooked stew. Revithia varies in consistency and... READ MORE

This traditional Greek soup employs beef, lamb, or pork tripe as key ingredients. While there are many different regional varieties of the soup, most use animal’s head or feet and enrich the broth with garlic, onions, lemon juice, and vinega... READ MORE

This flavorful stew consists of braised pork that is combined with celery, onions, spices, and herbs such as dill or oregano. The dish is finished off with the addition of avgolemono, the creamy egg and lemon sauce that additionally thick... READ MORE

This vegetable dish couples artichokes and peas with a flavorful lemon-infused sauce that is generously seasoned with dill. Arakas me aginares, which translates as artichoke with peas, is occasionally enriched with potatoes, other fresh h... READ MORE

Kόkoras krasάtos is a Greek variation on the famous French coq au vin. This Greek dish is made with rooster, Greek red wine, onions, garlic, Greek olive oil, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, bay leaves, tomatoes, and Florina peppers or Fl... READ MORE

The term manestra in Greece is quite versatile and may refer to orzo pasta, a tomato soup that is enriched with orzo, or a rich orzo-based stew. On the Cycladic islands, manestra mainly denotes a tomato-based orzo soup that is usually enr... READ MORE

This Greek vegetable stew consists of artichokes, vegetables such as onions, carrots, potatoes, peas, various herbs, and lemon juice. The name of the dish is roughly translated as city-style artichokes since it hails from Istanbul, a city... READ MORE

Moshari lemonato me patates is a traditional dish that's usually cooked at home. The dish is usually made with a combination of onions, potatoes, veal, white wine, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and garlic. The onions are sauté... READ MORE

Patatato is a signature specialty of the Greek island of Amorgos, in the Aegean Sea. This dish is a combination of meat and potatoes which are cooked slowly in a rich tomato sauce with onions, garlic, olive oil, and red or white wine. Goat or kid ... READ MORE

Kalogeros is a traditional beef stew that's served as a casserole. It originates from Naxos. The dish is made with a combination of veal or beef chunks that have been stewed in tomato sauce, eggplants, tomatoes, Graviera cheese, cinnamon, and Myzi... READ MORE

Bourdeto bianco, more commonly known as just bianco, is a type of stew where the main ingredient, usually a white fish, is cooked in a sauce made with garlic, white wine, potatoes, and plenty of lemon juice. It is crucial to use only fresh fish an... READ MORE

Characterized by its sweet and sour flavors, this comforting beef stew hails from Lefkada island, and it is believed to have been developed under the influence of Venetian culinary tradition. It is prepared with cubed beef, generous amounts of sau... READ MORE

Hailing from Crete, sofegada is a hearty vegetable stew that can be made with any seasonal vegetables. Usually, it includes zucchinis, peppers, potatoes, eggplant, leeks, tomatoes, and various spices and herbs. There is no set recipe for sofegada,... READ MORE

Boutridia is a vegetable stew originating from Zakynthos. It is typically prepared with beans, eggplants, potatoes, white beets, zucchinis, okra, tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil. Most of the vegetables are sautéed, and everything is then se... READ MORE

Patates yahni me elies is a traditional stew originating from the island of Zakynthos. The stew is usually made with a combination of new potatoes, onions, garlic, red chili flakes, white wine, oregano, tomatoes, black olives, olive oil, parsley, ... READ MORE