Greek cooking is very fresh and aromatic, and many people don't realize that a big part of this is because Greeks use fresh herbs in Greek cuisine. Fresh herbs such as oregano, thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley and dill always add layers to a dish that you can never achieve with dried spices. If you're cooking a Greek dish, I highly suggest you add many different herbs and avoid using the dried variety. Best of luck in your cooking!
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What are the most popular herbs used in Greek cooking?
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In my household we use a ton of oregano and spearmint, and smaller amounts of basil, thyme, sage, and parsley. No one uses dill - we don't really enjoy the flavor. We use warmer spices too, like cinnamon and allspice.
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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.
