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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.
15 plans in the Sunday Gallery.
What Greek plans look like
Most common mains
- chicken4
- lamb4
- beef2
- fish2
- shellfish2
How they're cooked
- Baked5
- Grilled4
- Pan-seared3
- Breaded & fried1
- Roasted1
Diets they fit
- Nut-free8
- Gluten-free2
- Pescatarian2
- Dairy-free1
- No pork, no alcohol1
The plans
- Greek · lambAegean Sunday Supper
A compact, authentic Greek supper centered on pan-seared lamb finished with a bright tomato-and-olive pan sauce, balanced by oven-roasted vegetables and potatoes, cooling tzatziki, and a crisp village salad — precise timing keeps the seared lamb finishing at the last minute so all textures arrive fresh. The menu is family-friendly, mild by default, and paired with a kid-friendly orange sparkler and a single bottle of dry Assyrtiko for the adults.
- Greek · beefAegean Sunday Moussaka Supper
A focused Greek Sunday supper built around a classic baked moussaka — layered roasted eggplant, gently spiced beef ragù and silky béchamel — with lemon-oregano roast potatoes, chilled tzatziki, a dressed Horiatiki salad finished at the table, warm pita and complementary drinks. The menu is balanced so one solo cook can finish everything within a short window while preserving bright fresh accents and warm, comforting textures.
- Greek · lambAegean Moussaka Supper
A confident, home-executable Greek supper built around a warmly spiced baked moussaka of eggplant and ground lamb, bright Horiatiki salad finished at the table, cooling tzatziki for creamy contrast, and a kid-friendly sparkling orange spritz with an easy Agiorgitiko pairing for adults.
- Greek · eggAegean Weeknight Supper
Rustic, oven-baked eggs folded into an olive- and tomato-scented ragout with tangy feta, paired with a crisp village salad and warm pita for scooping — a Greek island-style supper that comes together quickly and cleanly in one oven plus a single skillet. Focused technique and bold, savory ingredients make this an adult-and-child friendly family dinner worth stopping for.
- Greek · fishAegean Sheet-Baked Fish Supper
A bright, family-friendly Greek supper centered on baked firm white fish in a tomato-olive-lemon dressing, paired with lemon-roasted potatoes, cool tzatziki, a composed village salad finished at the table, warm pita (optional) and a simple kid spritz; clear timing keeps texture-sensitive items finished within minutes of service.
- Greek · chickenAegean Family Sunday
A warm, family-style Greek supper centered on lemon-oregano roast chicken and rosemary-golden baby potatoes, balanced by bright Horiatiki salad, cool tzatziki, oven-baked feta with roasted cherry tomatoes, warm pita, and simple Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts for dessert — all scaled for seven and timed so hot items finish for immediate serving.
- Greek · lambAegean Family Supper
A warm, family-friendly Greek supper built around a baked lamb giouvetsi (youvetsi) with orzo, bright lemon-oregano potatoes, fresh tzatziki and a village salad — straightforward technique, bold Greek flavors, and hands-on finishing so everything is served at peak texture. Kid-friendly sparkling lemonade and a bottle of Agiorgitiko complete a menu that scales easily for five and leaves planned leftovers.
- Greek · fishAegean Friday-Light Supper
Crisp, golden breaded cod (bakaliaros) served with a silky garlic-potato skordalia, bright lemon-orzo, tzatziki and a village salad — an authentic, convivial Greek spread that balances fry-to-order texture with holdable sides so a single cook can finish everything hot and plated for eight at 5:00 PM. The menu emphasizes garlic, lemon and bright brine rather than herb-forward seasoning, with a kid-friendly sparkling lemon spritz and two bottles of Assyrtiko for the adults.
- Greek · lambAegean Lamb Souvlaki Supper
Charred, herb-forward lamb skewers served with hearty oregano-roasted potatoes, a tender tomato-braised green bean stew (fasolakia), cool tzatziki, and a crisp village salad — a compact, authentic Greek dinner built for weekday timing and leftovers. The menu balances grill-smoke, slow-simmered tomato depth, and bright chilled yogurt for contrast.
- Greek · chickenAegean Weeknight Supper
Grilled chicken souvlaki with bright tzatziki, lemon-roasted potatoes and a crisp village salad — a compact, authentic Greek evening that balances quick fire-cooking with oven-held supports so everything arrives fresh at the table. Clean citrus, oregano and dill tie plates together while simple techniques keep the solo cook relaxed and on schedule.
- 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 · 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.
How Greek dinners here are cooked
Diets Greek dinners suit
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