What winter vegetables do Greeks cook with?

[dpappas87]

What is in season in Greece now? I know cabbage is and maybe citrus fruits... I want to start trying some dishes that are traditional to this time of year. I know people eat a lot of stews, like stifado. Those kinds of dishes are great once in a while, but not all the time. I love vegetables the best! Do Greeks eat foods like kale? Do they use other winter vegetables like parsnips?

I know that potatoes do well this time of year and are in season, and I know what I can do with them ... Any advice is appreciated!

 

[Hash]

When I was living there we used to cook Bamiez(Ladies fingers with tomatoes, onions, garlic and lots of olive oil in the oven)..... Aubergines with Feta cheese, lots of tomatoes and onions in oven).... +also other strong cheeses from Crete,....Gigatez... giant beans baked in oven......Green beans in oven!... Abundance of vegetables available!... Look up some recipes with carrots,... different dishes with cabbages, cauliflower, celery...
. Kalley Mera from Thailand..... let us know what you are cooking... which part of the world are you writing from?

 

[k_tsoukalas]

When I was living there we used to cook Bamiez(Ladies fingers with tomatoes, onions, garlic and lots of olive oil in the oven)..... Aubergines with Feta cheese, lots of tomatoes and onions in oven).... +also other strong cheeses from Crete,....Gigatez... giant beans baked in oven......Green beans in oven!... Abundance of vegetables available!... Look up some recipes with carrots,... different dishes with cabbages, cauliflower, celery...
. Kalley Mera from Thailand..... let us know what you are cooking... which part of the world are you writing from?

It sounds like winter produce in Greece is pretty similar to many climates. I am in New Hampshire and I doubt anything is really in season now, with it being so cold, but we get our produce from elsewhere so the stores stay stocked. Greece has such a lovely climate and beautiful food!

 

[Hash]

Yes, Greeks eat a variety of winter vegetables like kale, parsnips, and potatoes. Dishes like stifado and other stews are great for this time of year, but there are also plenty of other dishes that feature winter vegetables. A great example is hortopita, which is a traditional Greek pie made with greens and feta cheese. You could also try making a winter salad with kale, potatoes, and other vegetables, or a simple side dish with boiled parsnips and butter. Whatever you make, I'm sure it will be delicious, especially if you use all the delicious seasonal vegetables!

Bakalyaro Skordhalia....(I used to love Skordhalia very much!) boiled beetroot with garlic....spanakopita.... baked potatoes in oven with tomatoes, onions, garlic and rosemary!.... Aubergines with tomatoes,Feta cheese, garlic and lots of Oregano and olive oil.... yummy!