Did you like Greek food as a kid?

[dpappas87]

I’m curious, did you enjoy Greek food growing up?

I mostly did, but I’ll admit there were some dishes I just couldn’t get into as a kid. Moussaka and pastitsio always felt too heavy or rich to me back then. I’d skip them at family gatherings, even though everyone else raved about them!

On the other hand, I absolutely loved souvlaki, dolmades, keftedes, and of course, anything with feta or lemon potatoes. Those felt easier to eat and were packed with flavor without being overwhelming.

Now as an adult, I’ve come to appreciate almost all of it — even the things I avoided as a child.

What about you? Were there any traditional Greek dishes you didn’t like as a kid but love now?

 

[k_tsoukalas]

Great question — I had almost the exact same experience! As a kid, I was all about souvlaki, keftedes, and anything with lemon and potatoes. Simple, flavorful, and easy to love. But moussaka? No way. I think it was the bechamel layer that threw me off — too creamy and strange to my younger taste buds. Same with pastitsio and even fasolakia. I’d push those aside while everyone else piled them onto their plates.

Now that I’m older, I appreciate how comforting and layered those dishes really are. Moussaka is practically a masterpiece! And I’ve come around to all the “ladera” dishes I used to avoid — they’re hearty, healthy, and so satisfying, especially when paired with fresh bread and feta.