I'm all about cooking meals ahead and storing them in the freezer because I am super busy with work and can't be bothered to cook a fresh meal every day. I like to buy cheap Tupperware in bulk to store all of my meals to make it more cost efficient. I usually only keep meals in the freezer up to one month, otherwise they start to develop freezer burn. Some of the best Greek meals to cook ahead of time are moussaka, pastitsio, fava, lentils, kokkinisto, keftedes, and soutzoukakia!
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Best Greek foods to cook ahead of time and store in the freezer
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I agree! The Greek food we always freeze is dolmades:
I've never thought of that! I usually eat the canned ones (I know its not the best flavour but its super easy!)
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I will assemble spanakopita and tiro pita and instead of cooking, I cover the top with waxed paper or parchment paper, and then wrap it in plastic wrap. When I went fresh pita, I take it out and bake it - it takes a bit longer than normal to cook, but you can take it out of the freezer, unwrap it, and pop it in the oven directly. So I have the fresh taste of pita without the immediate need to assemble it when I want it. So, I make a few at a time.
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Essential Greek Pantry Staples - Your Recommendations?
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I've recently developed a keen interest in Greek cuisine and I'm on a mission to incorporate more of its flavors into my daily cooking. Given the vast knowledge pool here, I thought this would be the perfect place to ask about must-have Greek pantry staples.
From what I gather, olive oil, olives, and feta cheese seem like obvious essentials. But I'm curious about the less obvious, yet equally important ingredients that could elevate my dishes with authentic Greek flavors.
Are there specific herbs, spices, or any other pantry items that are staples in Greek cooking? Additionally, if there are brands or types of these ingredients that you swear by, I'd love to hear about those too.
From what I gather, olive oil, olives, and feta cheese seem like obvious essentials. But I'm curious about the less obvious, yet equally important ingredients that could elevate my dishes with authentic Greek flavors.
Are there specific herbs, spices, or any other pantry items that are staples in Greek cooking? Additionally, if there are brands or types of these ingredients that you swear by, I'd love to hear about those too.
