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dubai_suzie

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Hey all! So happy to see this page get more engagement. I’ve recently been getting into healthy cooking, and the Greek/Mediterranean diet has been working so well for me. Does anyone have any advice on a healthy Greek meat marinade? What do you usually add to your meat?
 
Thanks for stopping by and your question! :)

The best Greek style marinade that I use for meat, chicken and even fish is the following:

- Lemon
- Sea Salt (or normal salt)
- Pepper
- Garlic powder (not too much)
- LOTs of Greek oregano
- And Greek olive oil

Then marinade in these mixture overnight, put in fridge then cook/grill.

As soon as it come off the grill (for meat and chicken) squeeze a free lemon.

That is my magic Greek style grilling method (y)

Hope this helps!

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Hey Suzie, it really depends on what type of meat you’re cooking and how you want to cook it. The healthiest option is to marinade chicken and grill it, which is one of our most popular dishes as well. For chicken, I add lemon, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil and oregano. This is the classic, but I also add mustard (high quality is the healthiest), red pepper flakes, paprika and some green onion or cilantro for extra flavor.
 
Hey Suzie, it really depends on what type of meat you’re cooking and how you want to cook it. The healthiest option is to marinade chicken and grill it, which is one of our most popular dishes as well. For chicken, I add lemon, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil and oregano. This is the classic, but I also add mustard (high quality is the healthiest), red pepper flakes, paprika and some green onion or cilantro for extra flavor.
Wow this sounds so tasty!! And healthy :) Thank you. I was hoping someone would comment with a chicken recipe, I’m trying to eat more chicken breast because it has the least amount of fat.
 

Greek grilling advice and tips?

It's getting warm out and time to break out the grill! I am interested in how do Greek people in Greece grill? I've had so many delicious grilled foods in Greece, I am having a hard time getting the same flavors here in the United States.

I've tried my hand at a few recipes, aiming to capture that authentic taste, but I feel like there's a deeper level of technique and tradition that I'm just not hitting. From choosing the right ingredients to mastering the grill itself, I know there’s a wealth of subtleties that can turn a good dish into a great one.

Do they use certain marinades or techniques? I've watched people in Greece grill - they don't even really follow recipes.

Enjoying Cooking with Greek Honey

One of the things I love most about Greek honey is its versatility. You can use it in so many different ways in the kitchen. I've drizzled it over Greek yogurt for breakfast, mixed it into salad dressings for a touch of sweetness, and even used it as a glaze for roasted vegetables. The depth of flavor it adds to dishes is truly remarkable.

But perhaps my favorite way to use Greek honey is in baking. It adds a wonderful depth of flavor to cakes, cookies, and pastries. I recently made a batch of baklava using Greek honey, and it was a game-changer. The honey soaked into the layers of phyllo dough, creating a sweet and sticky treat that was absolutely irresistible.

I go out of my way to buy it - if I can't find it locally, I get it online. When I go to Greece, I get some in Greece, too.

What do you love to use Greek honey for?

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Current food trends in Greece?

I understand that Greece is just like other countries where there might be food trends, new dishes, etc to enjoy.

I'm looking to understand more about the latest trends that are currently shaping it. I'm particularly interested in how traditional Greek recipes are being reimagined by modern chefs, how regional variations are gaining popularity, or if there's a rise in any particular ingredients or cooking methods.

Is anyone here keeping tabs on contemporary movements in Greek food? Maybe you've dined at a restaurant that surprised you with a modern twist on a Greek classic, or you've come across new food blogs with innovative recipes.

The cuisine of Greece is as much about the traditional recipes we all love as it is the trends and the way the cuisine moves forward!

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.

Stuffed grape leaves - how much filling?

I haven't made stuffed grape leaves in a while and I have some questions.

First of all, I am having a hard time judging how much filling to put in each leaf? I have a friend who helped me and tried to explain. She'd put a teaspoon of filling in the leaf, then add or subtract more after looking at it. She's quick rolling, and I have no idea how she knows how much filling.

And she really couldn't explain it - just said that you have to look at it and it's by feel. It sounds like my yiayia and she's younger than me! I told her that and she just shrugged. She tried to talk me through it as we were rolling together but it seemed so random to me.
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