Use of home grown and raised ingredients is what that makes Greek Recipes so unique and special. The deliciously brilliant combination of certain simple ingredients along with the indigenous spices and herbs is all you need to cook up delicious Greek recipes. Seasonal vegetables and fruits make up the most of daily cooking and this demands special mention of Greek tomatoes. Greek food includes all locally available meat varieties, especially lamb, goat etc. Olive oil, cucumbers, eggplant, zucchini, variety of cheeses, legumes, seafood and fish too are widely used ingredients in Greek cooking. Greek recipes are also known for the use of fine cooking wines and flavored liqueurs like ouzo that are often considered the specialty!
