These are some of the best Greek comfort foods

[nadellii]

Greece has so many comfort foods that are home cooked with love and care. In my personal opinion, some of the best Greek comfort foods are pastitsio and makaronia mai kima. These are traditional Greek dishes that are usually only found in Greek homes and are rarely eaten at tavernas. Pastitsio and makaronia mai kima are also the favorites of many Greek children, including myself, so that’s why I always find myself going back to them. What are your favorite Greek comfort foods?

 

[ellinasgolfer0320]

I've never heard of makaronia mai kima, but makaronia me kima is a good one ... For me it's souvlakia (aka gyros), kalamakia (aka souvlaki).

 

[Blue & White]

I've never heard of makaronia mai kima, but makaronia me kima is a good one ... For me it's souvlakia (aka gyros), kalamakia (aka souvlaki).

Obviously didn't grow up as a Greek.
Maybe grown up on hamburgers and hotdogs only

 

[ellinasgolfer0320]

Obviously didn't grow up as a Greek.
Maybe grown up on hamburgers and hotdogs only

Who?

"Mai" is short for "eimai" which means "I am"

 

[francescool]

Who?

"Mai" is short for "eimai" which means "I am"

I thought they were directly translating each letter: μαι --> mai, meaning "with"

 

[ellinasgolfer0320]

I thought they were directly translating each letter: μαι --> mai, meaning "with"

No, μαι = είμαι, and you will sometimes see it written as μαι if the word before it ends in a vowel. For example θα είμαι (I will be) -> θα 'μαι. So writing "makaronia mai kima" reads like "spaghetti I am ground beef"

The word for "with" in Greek is "με" (me) or "μαζί" (mazi) depending on what you want to say.

Υποτίθεται ότι θα έτρωγα δύο σουβλάκια με τζατζίκι και πατάτες, αλλά δεν είχα καιρό. - I was supposed to eat two gyros with tzaziki and potatoes, but I didn't have time. (souvlaki = gyros to an Athenian)

Θες να πας στο εμπορικό κέντρο μαζί μου; - do you want to go to the mall with me?

 

[greek_ggirl]

No, μαι = είμαι, and you will sometimes see it written as μαι if the word before it ends in a vowel. For example θα είμαι (I will be) -> θα 'μαι. So writing "makaronia mai kima" reads like "spaghetti I am ground beef"

The word for "with" in Greek is "με" (me) or "μαζί" (mazi) depending on what you want to say.

Υποτίθεται ότι θα έτρωγα δύο σουβλάκια με τζατζίκι και πατάτες, αλλά δεν είχα καιρό. - I was supposed to eat two gyros with tzaziki and potatoes, but I didn't have time. (souvlaki = gyros to an Athenian)

Θες να πας στο εμπορικό κέντρο μαζί μου; - do you want to go to the mall with me?

Great explanation!

 

[ellinasgolfer0320]

Great explanation!

Thanks. I have taught Greek and I've taught English (both for fun). You gotta keep things simple and provide explanations for everything.

 

[efhernandez_]

Thanks. I have taught Greek and I've taught English (both for fun). You gotta keep things simple and provide explanations for everything.

Where did you teach Greek? At a local Greek school?

 

[ellinasgolfer0320]

Where did you teach Greek? At a local Greek school?

No, I taught Greek in my city, and sometimes I did it online with people who spoke Spanish but wanted to learn Greek (I saw this as a way to improve my Spanish. I.e. you teach me Spanish and ill teach you Greek). It was all for free, especially the online classes.

 

[Blue & White]

Lucky it was for free, your Greek grammar and the use of Greek words, not the best.

 

[ellinasgolfer0320]

Lucky it was for free, your Greek grammar and the use of Greek words, not the best.

Μάλιστα... εφόσον τα ελληνικά σου είναι τέλεια, πες μου εσύ τον σωστό τρόπο να πω την πρόταση.

 

[GreekGirlCooks]

Greece has so many comfort foods that are home cooked with love and care. In my personal opinion, some of the best Greek comfort foods are pastitsio and makaronia mai kima. These are traditional Greek dishes that are usually only found in Greek homes and are rarely eaten at tavernas. Pastitsio and makaronia mai kima are also the favorites of many Greek children, including myself, so that’s why I always find myself going back to them. What are your favorite Greek comfort foods?

I totally agree, Greece does have some of the best comfort foods! Makaronia me kima is one of my personal favorites. I also love Avgolemono soupa, and spaghetti made with a sauce made of Greek yogurt, cheese, garlic...

 

[acamp7]

I totally agree, Greece does have some of the best comfort foods! Makaronia me kima is one of my personal favorites. I also love Avgolemono soupa, and spaghetti made with a sauce made of Greek yogurt, cheese, garlic...

Avgolemono is a classic! It's the best food when youre sick as well

 

[GreekGirlCooks]

Avgolemono is a classic! It's the best food when youre sick as well

I totally agree! I tend to want it most when I am not feeling well.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I love Avgolemono when I am sick, as well, and other Greek soups. For me, soup is the perfect comfort food.