Greek Lenten Foods?

[dpappas87]

Lent is coming up. I find myself planning for fasting... I tend to cut out meat and dairy, and then I obey a strict fast during Holy Week.

I would like recommendations on Greek lenten foods. I'm particularly interested in dishes that are traditionally consumed during this period, which abstain from meat and dairy products. I'd love to learn not just about the types of dishes but also a bit about the significance or history behind them if you happen to know.

Any recipes, cooking tips, or even restaurant suggestions where I can find authentic Greek lenten dishes would be greatly appreciated. I’m excited to broaden my culinary horizons and perhaps incorporate some of these traditions into my own practices.

 

[Voula]

Lent is coming up. I find myself planning for fasting... I tend to cut out meat and dairy, and then I obey a strict fast during Holy Week.

I would like recommendations on Greek lenten foods. I'm particularly interested in dishes that are traditionally consumed during this period, which abstain from meat and dairy products. I'd love to learn not just about the types of dishes but also a bit about the significance or history behind them if you happen to know.

Any recipes, cooking tips, or even restaurant suggestions where I can find authentic Greek lenten dishes would be greatly appreciated. I’m excited to broaden my culinary horizons and perhaps incorporate some of these traditions into my own practices.

Hi! There are so many dishes that are popular during Lent, which is mostly vegan, such as fakes (lentil soup), ladera (vegetable dishes made with olive oil). Argiro Barbarigou is a famous chef in Greece and she has lots of great recipes that are popular for Lent here in English. I have a dessert blog with quite a few recipes that are appropriate for Lent, too. You can check them out here, if you like.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

Hi! There are so many dishes that are popular during Lent, which is mostly vegan, such as fakes (lentil soup), ladera (vegetable dishes made with olive oil). Argiro Barbarigou is a famous chef in Greece and she has lots of great recipes that are popular for Lent here in English. I have a dessert blog with quite a few recipes that are appropriate for Lent, too. You can check them out here, if you like.

These are some great resources! Thank you for sharing them ... can't wait to dive in.