Greek Food, Cooking and Recipe Community

What is the best Greek food to make for kids?

1 - 9 of 9 Posts
K

kosta_karapinotis

Active member
My nieces and nephews are coming to visit and I'd love to make some tasty Greek treats for them! I know they're pretty picky eaters and used to eating chicken nuggets but I want to keep some of the Greek culture alive. For anyone who has kids, what is popular amongst children?
 
Probably one of the more popular Greek foods that's not too strange: gyroi (they might find the tzatziki weird), spanakopita (the spinach might scare them) , tiropita, makaronopita, zamponotiropita, loukanikopita, pastitsio...
 
  • Like
Reactions: dubai_suzie
ellinasgolfer0320 said:
Probably one of the more popular Greek foods that's not too strange: gyroi (they might find the tzatziki weird), spanakopita (the spinach might scare them) , tiropita, makaronopita, zamponotiropita, loukanikopita, pastitsio...
Click to expand...
kosta_karapinotis said:
My nieces and nephews are coming to visit and I'd love to make some tasty Greek treats for them! I know they're pretty picky eaters and used to eating chicken nuggets but I want to keep some of the Greek culture alive. For anyone who has kids, what is popular amongst children?
Click to expand...
 
My grands love almost any meat on a stick so I would suggest souvlakia and french fries topped with crumbled Feta. Maybe make a red dipping sauce for the french fries using a Kokkinisto recipe. Also how about Burnt Butter Spaghetti with Greek Mizithra Cheese. Sliced cucumbers with Tzatziki sauce ( call it the Greek version of ranch dressing LOL)
 
  • Like
Reactions: dubai_suzie
ellinasgolfer0320 said:
Probably one of the more popular Greek foods that's not too strange: gyroi (they might find the tzatziki weird), spanakopita (the spinach might scare them) , tiropita, makaronopita, zamponotiropita, loukanikopita, pastitsio...
Click to expand...
Loukanikopita is a huge favorite amongst my sons! I've never made it at home though. I've only seen it at bakeries
 
KarenKariotis1 said:
My grands love almost any meat on a stick so I would suggest souvlakia and french fries topped with crumbled Feta. Maybe make a red dipping sauce for the french fries using a Kokkinisto recipe. Also how about Burnt Butter Spaghetti with Greek Mizithra Cheese. Sliced cucumbers with Tzatziki sauce ( call it the Greek version of ranch dressing LOL)
Click to expand...
Yess any type of spaghetti! Maybe with Greek meat sauce too :) What a good idea
 
Pastitsio all the way, or Makaronia with Kima!
 
  • Like
Reactions: greek_ggirl
ellinasgolfer0320 said:
Probably one of the more popular Greek foods that's not too strange: gyroi (they might find the tzatziki weird), spanakopita (the spinach might scare them) , tiropita, makaronopita, zamponotiropita, loukanikopita, pastitsio...
Click to expand...
All of these are things I loved when I was a kid. I also loved keftedes and avgolemono soup.
 
1 - 9 of 9 Posts
You must log in or register to reply here.

JOIN THE DISCUSSION AND READ OTHER GREEK INFO:

Mediterranean Diet Tied to Lower Blood Pressure, Greek Study Shows!

Making traditional loukaniko question

I’m on a culinary quest to master the art of making Loukaniko, the traditional Greek sausage that tantalizes taste buds with its savory blend of spices and herbs. I understand that each region and even each family might have their own special recipe passed down through generations.

Which leads me to my ask - could anyone who’s familiar with Greek cuisine share insights about the most common seasonings used in Loukaniko? I'm especially interested in any mix of spices that gives it that characteristic flavor profile.

I’ve done some preliminary research, but I’m looking for that firsthand knowledge. What's the blend that makes your Loukaniko stand out? Are there any particular secrets to perfect the authentic taste?

Getting souvlaki tender?

How do you make tender Greek souvlaki? I've attempted various recipes, marinated for different durations, and experimented with both high and low cooking temps, but I seem to be missing the mark for that mouth-watering tenderness commonly found in authentic Greek souvlaki.

Has anyone found a particular method or ingredient that makes a significant difference in achieving that ideal tenderness?

I use ladolemono, a marinate it overnight in ziplock baggies (after I cut the meat in cubes) and then I add them to the skewers and cook them on the grill. I typically use chicken.

Traditional Greek soups in Greece?

Most of the Greeks I know are from the United States - so it's been a few generations since a lot of them spent extended time in Greece.

From what I understand, Greek cuisine kind of changes. From what I can tell, in the United States, the most popular soup is Egg and Lemon soup (avgolemono) but in Greece, I don't see to as much or rather, hear of it as much.

What are the most popular soups in Greece?

What do you think of Gyro variations?

There are some gyro shops near me in the United States and they seem to be putting a different spin on the classic dish. There are some variations. What do you guys think of the variations?

I don't recall seeing these variations in Greece, but I could be wrong. Variations such as - gyros made with different meats, like chicken, those made with Greek meatballs, souvlaki, etc.

And what do you think of putting fries in Gyros? I do see that in Greece.
Sign up for a free account and share your thoughts, photos, questions about Greek food, travel and culture!

WorldwideGreeks.com is a free online forum community where people can discuss Greek food, travel, traditions, history and mythology.
Join Worldwide Greeks here!

JOIN COMMUNITY FOR FREE

LOGIN TO YOUR ACCOUNT
Back
Top