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GREECE





Map of Greece
Geia sou

LOCATION:
Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey

CAPITAL CITY:
Athens

POPULATION:
10,737,428 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
Greek 99% (official), other 1% (includes English and French)

WEBSITE:
www.visitgreece.gr

Recipes From Greece



The flavors of Greek cuisine reflect the Mediterranean, Turkey, and the Middle East. Olives, olive oil, bread, fruit, vegetables, nuts, and legumes are staples, and roasted lamb and chicken are popular, especially for religious feast days. Fish is important on the Greek islands, and yogurt and cheese are used in many dishes throughout the country. Greek cuisine is known worldwide for its delicious, fresh flavor that comes from the generous use of fresh lemon and herbs such as parsley, mint, oregano, and dill. Honey has been used in Greece since ancient times, and it is used as a topping for yogurt, making a popular dessert.
Spanakopita

Spanakopita

Spanakopita is a savory spinach pie made with phyllo pastry. It can be enjoyed as a snack or an appetizer. This recipe makes a simple spinach pie, but spanakopita can also be made with the addition of cheese, especially feta cheese.
Find this recipie on Page 196 of Kitchens of the World
Tiropita

Tiropita

Tiropita is a traditional Greek cheese pie made with layered phyllo pastry. This Tiropita delicious recipe uses feta cheese, kefalograviera cheese (a hard Greek cheese with a rich aroma, similar to Parmesan), and dill or mint. Tiropita can be eaten as a snack or as a light meal with a Greek salad.
Find this recipie on Page 197 of Kitchens of the World