Cuisine
Greek Sunday dinners
Greek home cooking runs on olive oil, lemon, oregano and whatever the garden produced. The most characteristic dishes are the vegetable ones — ladera, cooked in oil until sweet — rather than the grilled meat most people picture. It suits a Sunday table because so much of it is better warm than hot, which means the cook is not plating against a clock.
8 plans in the Sunday Gallery.
What Greek plans look like
Most common mains
- chicken5
- shellfish2
- beef1
How they're cooked
- Grilled5
- Pan-seared2
- Stewed1
The plans
- Greek · shellfishAegean Wednesday Family Supper
Vibrant Greek midweek supper centered on tomato-and‑feta shrimp (saganaki), warm herbed potatoes and a village salad; quick, bright, and built so everything finishes on the plate at service time.
- Greek · chickenAthenian Weeknight Family Supper
A vibrant Greek family meal centered on lemon-oregano chicken skewers and crisp roast lemon potatoes, balanced by cooling tzatziki and a fresh Horiatiki salad; bright, straightforward technique and short active times make this a reliably delicious Thursday dinner for adults and children alike.
- Greek · chickenSantorini Saturday Supper
A bright, home-style Greek family supper centered on lemon-oregano chicken souvlaki, oven-roasted lemon potatoes and a crisp horiatiki salad, anchored by a cooling tzatziki and warmed pita. Clean island flavors, simple technique and staggered finishing deliver hot, texturally varied plates for adults and kids alike.
- Greek · shellfishGalician Coastal Sunday
A lively Spanish Sunday centered on a saffron-scented seafood paella, bright, crunchy pan con tomate and a fresh tomato-cucumber salad; the menu pairs the briny, caramelized flavors of shellfish with crisp citrus and an Albariño for adults, while a sparkling citrus agua keeps things fun and kid-friendly.
- Greek · chickenAthenian Evening Feast
Delight in a Greek culinary adventure with grilled chicken souvlaki and refreshing tzatziki. Accompanied by a crisp Greek salad, enjoy a chilled glass of retsina and a traditional grape juice spritz to enhance the meal's vibrant flavors.
- Greek · chickenGreek Sunday Supper
A delightful Greek menu featuring classic flavors of olives, lemon, and herbs, complemented by refreshing Greek-style lemonade and a crisp white wine.
- Greek · chickenAegean Evening Feast
Revel in the vibrant flavors of Greece with charred souvlaki, refreshing Greek salad, and a tangy tzatziki, perfectly paired with lively retsina wine and a fresh mint lemonade.
- Greek · beefGreek Family Feast
Savor the taste of Greece with grilled beef souvlaki and flavorful roasted vegetables, complemented by a refreshing tzatziki sauce and Greek salad.
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