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The name comes from the Greek γύρος ( gyros, 'circle' or 'turn'). It is a calque of the Turkish döner, from dönmek, also meaning "turn". [7] In Athens and other parts of southern Greece, the skewered meat dish elsewhere called souvlaki is known as kalamaki, while souvlaki is a term used generally for gyros, and similar dishes. [8]
Meat, potatoes, leafy greens, cheese, eggplant, mushrooms. Cookbook: Börek. Media: Börek. Börek [1] [2] is a family of pastries or pies found in the Balkans, Middle East, Central Asia and South America. The pastry is made of a thin flaky dough such as filo with a variety of fillings, such as meat, cheese, spinach, or potatoes.
Mastic, an aromatic, ivory-coloured plant resin, is grown on the Aegean island of Chios . Greek cuisine uses some flavorings more often than other Mediterranean cuisines do, namely oregano, mint, garlic, onion, dill, cumin, and bay laurel leaves. Other common herbs and spices include basil, thyme and fennel seed.
The main difference between shawarma and gyro is the meat. Unlike gyros, which typically contain beef in addition to lamb, the packed-down shawarma meat can include chicken, lamb, turkey, veal, or ...
Artichokes with olive oil, onion, carrots and potatoes in casserole. Arakas me aginares (αρακάς με αγκινάρες) Green peas with artichokes. Briám (μπριάμ) Baked ratatouille of summer vegetables based on sliced potatoes and zucchini in olive oil. Usually includes eggplant, tomatoes, onions, and herbs and seasonings.
Nov. 11—Whether they pronounce it yee-roh, jai-roh or jee-roh, most people who come to Gyro and Pastry Days agree that the best place to get one is Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church on ...
A halal snack pack is a dish that originated in Australia. It consists of halal - certified doner kebab meat, chips (french fries), and sauces such as chili, garlic and barbecue. It is traditionally served in a styrofoam container, and has been described as a staple dish of takeaway kebab shops in Australia.
Greece. Spanakopita ( / ˌspænəˈkɒpɪtə, ˌspɑː -, - ˈkoʊ -/; Greek: σπανακόπιτα, from σπανάκι spanáki 'spinach', and πίτα píta 'pie') is a Greek savory spinach pie. [8] It often also contains cheese, typically feta, and may then be called spanakotiropita ( Greek: σπανακοτυρόπιτα "spinach-cheese ...