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The word souvlaki is a diminutive of the Medieval Greek souvla (σούβλα meaning "skewer") itself borrowed from Latin subula. [2] [3] "Souvlaki" is the common term in Macedonia and other regions of northern Greece, while in southern Greece and around Athens it is commonly known [citation needed] as kalamaki (καλαμάκι meaning "small reed").
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.
Souvla (Greek: σούβλα) is a popular dish from Cyprus. [1] It consists of large pieces of meat cooked on a long skewer over a charcoal barbecue. [2]It differs from the popular Greek dish souvlaki, in that meat cuts are much larger and slow cooked for a much longer period at a greater distance from the hot charcoal.
Opa has a Thanksgiving buffet with roasted turkey, Greek rice, fried shrimp, gyro meat, chicken souvlaki, ham, meatballs, pasta diablo, mashed potatoes, chicken marsala, and dessert. The buffet is ...
we can enjoy a gourmet-tasting Greek dinner that's a snap to put together. Of course, a simple Greek salad on the side is a nice addition. — Becky A. Drees, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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Apart from the Greek dishes that can be found all over Greece, there are also many regional dishes. [71] [72] North-Western and Central Greece (Epirus, Thessaly and Roumeli/Central Greece) have a strong tradition of filo-based dishes, such as some special regional pitas. Greek cuisine uses seeds and nuts in everything from pastry to main dishes ...
Yields: 4 servings. Prep Time: 15 mins. Total Time: 45 mins. Ingredients. 3. cloves garlic, finely chopped. 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar. 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil