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37 Greek Recipes You’ll Want to Make Again and Again

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So you’re dreaming of a vacation to the Greek Isles. The clear blue ocean, the salty breeze and the fresh-caught seafood and flaky pastries all come to mind.

Before donning your apron and firing up your stove, stock up on real olive oil (not the fake stuff), and choose the right types of herbs for Grecian cuisine. Most Mediterranean herbs and spices can be used in various global recipes, so they’ll get a lot of use if you like experimenting in the kitchen. Once you find your favorites, the Mediterranean diet might become part of your weekly dinner routine!

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A Taste of Greece

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Greek Cooking Made Easy with Authentic Greek Recipes (Best Recipes from Around the World)

From ancient times to the modern day, Greek cooking has evolved to be some of the healthiest around the globe. Greek culture has given a loving name for their own food; they call it “the food of the Gods.” With a focus on including whole and local foods, the Greek diet helps to maintain heart health and prevent the development of diabetes, and some areas of Greece are recognized as having some of the lowest cancer rates in the world.

And it’s not just good for us; it’s delicious! Greek food is hailed across the world for its amazingly textured cuisine that provides a perfect balance of different flavors. Greek foods are naturally healthy and full of flavors, reflecting the culture’s deep and sentimental attachment to their local food.

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Detroit Greek Salad

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At the turn of the last century, many Greek immigrants settled in the Detroit area and established businesses and restaurants in a neighborhood that is now known as Greektown. Among these businesses were diners serving Greek food and Coney Island restaurants serving chili sauce-covered hot dogs (aka Coney Island hot dogs). But another unique item you’ll find on menus in diners and Coney Island spots across Detroit is the Detroit Greek salad.

This Americanized version of a traditional Greek salad combines the classic ingredients—cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, olives and feta cheese—with a few unexpected toppings, including chickpeas and pickled beets.

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