Greek Cuisine
The cuisine of Greece, like the country itself, is one of the oldest and most respected of all culinary traditions. Wheat has long been an important part of Greek cuisine. For thousands of years wheat has been used to make a wide variety of breads and pastas. If Greek cuisine is best known for one food it is probably the olive. Olives are … Keep Reading → eaten whole in numerous styles and they are pressed for their oil, which is one of the most prized types of olive oil in the world. Due to its location it’s not surprising that fish and shellfish play a pivotal role in Greek cuisine. Traditional fish preparations include ingredients such as yogurt, lemon juice and garlic. Chicken is by far the most popular meat in Greek cuisine. Most other meats are typically only eaten on special occasions. Greece has abundant resources of fruits, vegetables, and different types of legumes, and they are all well represented in Greek cuisine.
