Traditional Greek Feta Cheese Recipes Archives (2024)

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Feta cheese is the staple ingredient of the traditional Greek cuisine. It is used in a large variety of traditional Greek recipes from the famous Greek Salad down to more obscure, regional recipes. Feta cheese is very versatile and can be used both raw, crumbled over your meaty dish, pasta dish, vegetarian dishes, baked or fried. Discover this versatile cheese with our hand-picked feta cheese recipes. Enjoy!

Easy Greek Spanakopita with puff Pastry

Spanakopita (Greek spinach pie) is one of those delicious Greek dishes that you might think is a bit complicated to make. But the good news? It isn’t that hard to […]

Greek Orzo Salad (Orzo feta salad)

Greek Orzo Salad (Orzo feta salad) is one of those super simple dishes that take just so little effort to prepare! Short cooking time, little preparation and you will have […]

Feta Saganaki (Pan fried Feta cheese)

Tangy feta cheese melting inside an extra crispy coating and finished with a touch of lemon! A super quick and easy Greek feta saganaki recipe to impress your guests and […]

Grandma’s Tiropitakia (cheese pies) with flour made in 5 minutes!

Golden and crispy on the outside fluffy in the inside and amazingly fragrant! This super easy 5 minute recipe for Grandma’s tiropitakia with flour and feta cheese will become your […]

Homemade Baked Greek Fries recipe with feta cheese

Bored of your usual fries? Then this extra crispy, extra golden and super delicious Greek homemade Greek fries recipe will surely become your newest favorite! A super simple recipe that will elevate your usual chips to a whole new level!

Spanakopita recipe with homemade phyllo (Authentic Greek spinach pie)

Thevery best traditional Greek spanakopita recipe!Spanakopita (Greek spinach pie) is one of the most popular Greek dishes, that is known and loved around the world. A very versatile and delicious […]

Mini Spanakopita Triangles Recipe (Spanakopitakia / Greek spinach triangles)

A super versatile, traditional Greek spanakopita triangles recipe (spanakopitakia)! These little treats are perfect for every time of the day as delicious starter, mid-day snack or light dinner!Discover how to make them to perfection with this traditional Greek recipe here…

Delicious Greek Lentil Salad Recipe with Feta cheese (Fakes Salata)

An absolutely delicious and super healthy Greek lentil salad recipe with feta cheese and fresh vegetables. Whether eaten as a snack, side or light vegetarian meal, this super easy feta lentil salad recipe never fails to impress! Discover how to make it to perfection here…

Greek Shrimp Saganaki recipe with Feta cheese (Garides Saganaki)

If you have ever been to Greece it would be impossible tohave missed out on this delicious Greek shrimp saganaki meze, served in every Psarotaverna (fish tavern)! This is a […]

Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad recipe

An absolutely delicious watermelon feta salad recipe! Watermelon is with no doubt the fruit of the summer and this refreshing combination of juicy, chilled slices of watermelon and salty, creamy feta cheese make for a Greek salad summer favourite! Discover all the secrets behind this sweet and salty delight here…

Greek Pasta Salad recipe

Take your taste buds to the refreshing flavours of the Mediterranean with every bite of this colourful Greek pasta salad dish! A delicious twist on the traditional Greek salad recipe, […]

Traditional Zucchini pie recipe with Feta cheese (Greek Kolokithopita)

Our very best Greek zucchini pie recipe (kolokithopita) for the lovers of Greek cuisine! Juicy zucchinis, tangy feta cheese and creamy Greek yogurt combined into a velvety delight wrapped with […]

Greek Feta Cheese Pies Recipe (Tiropitakia)

A delicious traditional Greek ‘Tiropitakia’ recipe suitable for every time of the day, as starter or mid-day snack!To prepare this traditional tiropitakia recipe (Greek feta cheese triangles) we crumble the […]

Spiral-shaped Greek Cheese pie recipe (Kichi Kozanis)

A unique and impressive traditional Greek cheese pie recipe from the region of Kozani! Crispy phyllo wrapped around a melty mix of feta with hard yellow cheese and baked till golden brown… Sounds yummy? Its because it is!

Perfect Potato gratin with Feta cheese

The perfect potato gratin recipe! Imagine luscious layers of the most creamy béchamel-based sauce, sweet caramelised onions, tangy and salty feta cheese and tender potatoes, topped with crispy bacon and Parmesan cheese..

Delicious Brioche-style Olive Bread (Liopsomo)

Light and puffy with a dark, golden-brown flaky crust.. If you are looking for something different, this Mediterranean flavoured brioche-style olive bread will certainly amaze you! Follow our detailed step-by-step instructions and prep photos and succeed on your first time!

Fried Bread stuffed with Feta Cheese (Tiganopsomo)

Delicious round packets of golden fried dough, wrapped around a rich, melting feta cheese filling.. The perfect starter for any time of the day, any day of the week! Discover how to make the perfect Tiganopsomo (fried bread) here…

Delicious Little Cheese Pies! (Pitarakia Milou)

Imagine delicious packets of golden pastry wrapped around a melty cheese filling. These traditional little cheese pies (pitarakia) from the island of Milos will amaze you! Discover how to make them to perfection with this traditional Greek recipe.

Extra Melty Fried Cheese Ball recipe! (Tirokroketes)

Get the party started with this amazing Greek-style fried cheese ball recipe! Melting, oozing on the inside and with a wonderful golden brown crust on the outside, this fried cheese […]

Feta Cheese Dip (Tirokafteri) recipe

Spice things up with this simple and extra tasty Greek feta cheese dip (tirokafteri)! A very rustic, ethnic Greek dish, great for every occasion and the perfect dip to go […]

Homemade Feta cheese Pizza recipe

Feta cheese pizza – A unique Greek inspired pizza recipe! A unique Greek inspired feta cheese pizza recipe made with -what else- feta cheese! Have a bite and let the […]

Juicy Stuffed Burgers with Feta Cheese

Juicy and moist, there is nothing better than a homemade stuffed burger! A lot of recipes use bacon or yellow cheese for the stuffing but with this recipe we go […]

Feta cheese nutrition facts

Feta cheese is a delicacy, fried, baked, used for stuffing, or accompanying a nice glass of white wine. But did you know it can provide substantial health benefits as well?

Fried Feta with Honey and Sesame Seeds Recipe

A mouthwatering veggie dish, that will amaze you! An extraordinary combination of juicy, salty fried feta covered with crispy, golden-brown sesame seeds with sweet honey sauce! …sounds complicated? Well, it […]

Greek Bifteki (Burger) with Feta cheese

A delicious Greek bifteki (burgers) recipe topped with spicy feta cheese and a deliciously juicy grilled tomato! Some people, prefer their burgers neat, but Greeks enhance the flavor of their burgers (bifteki) with fresh herbs, like oregano, spearmint and parsley giving them a unique taste.

Greek Fresh Tomato and Feta Egg Scramble (Kagiana or Strapatsada)

In a hurry? This awesome Strapatsada dish from Peloponnese is made in only 20 minutes and using four ingredients, perfect for a quick, light meal! If you’re like eggs, check […]

Tagliatelle with Eggplants and Feta Cheese

Simplicity is perfection! Ready in only 20 minutes, a delicious veggie pasta dish with aubergines and feta cheese, perfect for a light meal!

Tiropita Strifti (Feta Cheese Pie with Homemade Phyllo)

The most easy and delicious feta cheese pie with some extra crispy homemade phyllo! It is very common in Greece to make homemade phyllo dough, but it requires a lot […]

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Feta cheese

The juiciest, extra tender stuffed pork tenderloin with an amazingly creamy wine sauce! This is the perfect roast dinner for a hearty Sunday family meal. Spice it up using some […]

Traditional Tiropita recipe (Greek cheese Pie with feta)

A delicious traditional Greek ‘Tiropita’ recipe suitable for every time of the day, as a main dish, starter or mid-day snack! To prepare this traditional tiropita recipe (Greek cheese pie) […]

Feta Bouyiourdi recipe (Spicy Greek Baked Feta with Tomatoes)

Less is more! Made with only four ingredients, this baked feta recipe (feta bouyiourdi) is a very simple and delicious appetizer that will amaze you! Discover the secrets behind this amazing recipe here…

Risotto with Tomatoes and Feta cheese

Try something different! Who says a risotto can’t be Greek? Prepare your risotto, using some good quality tomatoes, feta cheese and fresh oregano and enjoy a quick and summery meal! […]

Traditional Greek Kolokithokeftedes (Fried Zucchini/Courgette Balls) Recipe

Discover this traditional Greek kolokithokeftedes (zucchini/ courgette balls) recipe. Find out how to make this fried feta and courgette delight the authentic Cretan way.

Phyllo-dough Rolls with Feta Cheese and Peppers Recipe

Discover this amazing crunchy, buttery, phyllo and feta cheese rolls recipe, perfect as an appetiser or side dish for a hearty family meal! And remember, make a few extra! Your loved ones will be coming back for more!

Mussels Saganaki recipe (Greek Midia Saganaki)

If you have ever been to Greece you can’t have missed out on this delicious Greek appetizer, served in every Psarotaverna (fish tavern)! This is a very easy Mussels saganaki […]

Horta recipe (Boiled Greek Wild Leafy Greens)

Healthy and absolutely delicious Horta recipe (Boiled Greek Wild Leafy Greens) for the lovers of Greek cuisine!Horta is a very popular salad one can find almost everywhere in Greece. The […]

Feta cheese wrapped with Phyllo, Honey and Sesame seeds

A super tasty and super easy feta cheese appetizer! An extraordinary combination of salty feta, crispy phyllo and sweet honey sauce, that will amaze you! This feta cheese appetizer is […]

Tomatokeftedes (Fried Santorini tomato balls / tomato fritters)

Bring back memories from your Greek island holidays with this delicious Greek ouzo meze from the island of Santorini! Find out how to make this delicious dish to perfection here…

Traditional Cretan Ntakos / Dakos recipe (Rusks with tomatoes and feta cheese)

A traditional veggie dish from the island of Crete, perfect for a light dinner! The secret behind the perfect Ntakos is to use juicy, fresh, organic, on the vine tomatos […]

Tagliatelle with Chicken and Feta sauce

Light and creamy, with the aromas and blends of ouzo and fresh dill!

Greek Stuffed Peppers with Feta Cheese Recipe

A traditional Greek stuffed peppers with feta cheese recipe! The tanginess of strong, traditional Greek feta cheese combined with the sweetness of Romano peppers make for an extraordinary culinary combination! Follow this traditional Greek peppers stuffed with feta cheese recipe and transport yourself to your favourite Greek taverna!

Traditional Greek Salad recipe (Horiatiki / Xoriatiki)

The traditional Greek salad recipe! Healthy, simple and absolutely delicious.. For the most delicious Greek salad, the secret is in the ingredients: find some juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy feta cheese, good quality extra virgin olive oil and some tangy black olives and you are basically done!

Easy Greek Spinach pie for Beginners (Spanakopita)

Discover this amazing spanakopita recipe, a rich, traditional Greek savoury pie with a delicious spinach and feta filling, wrapped in golden-brown crispy phyllo. Time for some serious food envy!

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