Pita

Greek moussaka
The wonderful Akis Petretzikis has a fantastic moussaka recipe using baked vegetables instead of fried to make it that little bit lighter. Delicious layers of potato, aubergine, courgette and beef, all topped off with a creamy béchamel sauce and a handful of parmesan.

Souvlaki (meat on a stick), the hamburger of Greece has made a comeback since the recession began, however despite the resurrection there are some places that never went away.  And what better day than Wednesday, May 6, International No Diet day to try one!

A new way to eat gyros has been invented by a new Greek restaurant, SVL Bar, set to open soon on Astoria Boulevard, New York City. Specifically "gyro shots" have been invented. These mini-versions of the classic Greek pita-wrapped meat with various salads and sauces will come served in four inches of pita bread and be placed in a shot glass.