5 to Try: Greek Basics

Enjoy simple and healthful Mediterranean cuisine from the comfort of your own home.

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00:00 Hi, I'm Kim Stinne with MyRecipes.com.

00:06 I fell in love with the simple, delicious and healthful cuisine of the Mediterranean

00:11 when I was 18 and worked in Greece for the summer.

00:15 Imagine grilled fish fresh from the sea and vegetables all drizzled with a bit of golden

00:20 olive oil.

00:21 It's food you want to eat every day and you can because it's so easy to make at home.

00:27 Here are five Greek dishes to try.

00:30 Classic Greek Salad.

00:33 This salad combines all the traditional ingredients like creamy feta cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes,

00:39 olives, peppers and oregano.

00:42 If you're used to vinegar-based Greek salads, this version with the added brightness of

00:46 fresh lemon juice will be a delightful change.

00:50 Avgolemono.

00:52 You can find this refreshing soup everywhere in Greece.

00:55 It's made with lemon and egg yolk.

00:57 It's simple and delicious.

00:59 You can add chicken and rice for a heartier version and just a little bit of fresh dill.

01:04 Eat it warm when you first make it and it's just as good chilled the next day.

01:10 Grilled Leg of Lamb with Mint Gramelada.

01:13 The Greeks really know how to cook lamb.

01:15 They add lots of fresh herbs and garlic and cook it until it's tender and succulent.

01:20 This recipe is simple and will definitely be a crowd pleaser.

01:25 Moussaka.

01:26 Think Greek lasagna.

01:28 The difference is in this hearty comfort dish, layers of eggplant, ground meat and creamy

01:33 white sauce are baked to perfection.

01:38 Greek Style Yogurt with Honey and Walnuts.

01:40 The Greeks are known for their yogurt which is thicker and a bit tangier than what most

01:44 Americans are used to.

01:46 You can jazz it up with honey and walnuts or use whatever fruit is in season.

01:51 It's a great healthy dessert alternative.

01:54 Greek cuisine is all about simple ingredients.

01:57 For more Greek recipes, visit MyRecipes.com.

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