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Greek red wine and tomato sauce with bay leaf, whole cloves, and oregano for oven-baked keftedes meatballs. Simmered until thick and fragrant, this is the authentic way to finish keftedes tou fournou.

Kos lemon pie, a Greek almond and honey tart in a lemon shortcrust pastry, soaked in lemon syrup and dusted with powdered sugar. An elegant Mediterranean dessert with bright citrus flavor.

Kotopoulo Kapanici: Greek braised chicken with tomatoes, white wine, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. A warmly spiced one-pot casserole with optional artichoke hearts.

Imam Bayaldi ( Eggplant Stuffed with Aromatics ) recipe

Stuffed zucchini blossoms (kolokytholouloutha yemista) filled with rice, fresh mint, parsley, tomato, and olive oil, then simmered in water. A traditional Greek vegetarian appetizer.

Hellenic marinated celery poached in olive oil, lemon juice, fennel, thyme, and parsley, then chilled. A light Greek-style cold appetizer, low calorie.

Koulourakia, Greek special occasion cookies made with olive oil, cinnamon, brandy, and sesame seeds. Egg-free, dairy-free, and hand-shaped into traditional forms.

Oktapodi Maratho Krasato is a Greek braised octopus with fennel and tomatoes simmered in red wine until fork-tender. Served warm or cold as a main dish or meze.

Greek fig preserves (syko glyko) made with whole green figs stuffed with blanched almonds and simmered in lemon-scented syrup. Traditional spoon sweet for coffee service.

Greek-style broiled eel drizzled with ladolemono, a bright olive oil and lemon sauce loaded with fresh herbs. Simple, rustic Mediterranean seafood ready in 30 minutes.

Chewy Greek almond macaroons made with ground almonds, egg whites, and fragrant rosewater create gluten-free cookies dusted with powdered sugar.

Greek-style tripe stew simmered for hours in a tomato paste, white wine, and butter sauce with onions and parsley. Serve with pilaf for a traditional Mediterranean comfort meal.

Grilled vegetable kabobs: pre-cooked eggplant, carrots, and potatoes plus raw zucchini, peppers, onions, and mushrooms threaded onto skewers, herb-marinated and grilled low and slow. Vegetarian BBQ win.

Kalamaria Parayemista: Greek stuffed squid filled with cinnamon-spiced rice, tomato, and chopped tentacles, then braised in white wine until tender. A traditional Greek meze.

Greek potato salad with a creamy yogurt-feta dressing, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, oregano, and rosemary. A lighter Mediterranean twist on potato salad with no mayonnaise.