C.J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
How to Host the Ultimate Greek-Styled Dinner Party
Olives, feta cheese, pita bread, hummus, and grape leaves. Just reading that list of ingredients is making our mouths water! So if you're in the mood for a Mediterranean feast, why not go all out and host a Greek-themed dinner party?
Try a greek dinner theme party for a change
Your friends and family will love indulging in their favorite Greek dishes, and you'll have a blast putting together the perfect menu and still trying to figure out where to start. Don't worry. We've got you covered. Please keep reading for our top tips on how to host the ultimate Greek-style dinner party.
1- Stick to the Classics
Try stuffed grape leaves at your Greek-Styled dinner party
There are so many delicious Greek dishes to choose from, but sometimes it's best to stick to the classics. When in doubt, opt for well-known favorites like spanakopita (spinach pie), dolma (stuffed grape leaves), lamb kabobs, and chicken gyros with homemade tzatziki or tiropita (cheese pie). You really can't go wrong with any of these classic options.
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2- Incorporate Seasonal Produce
Try seasonal produce mixed in with your Greek-style food
Take advantage of seasonal produce to give your dishes a fresh and flavorful twist. In the springtime, that might mean incorporating fresh peas or asparagus into your spanakopita recipe. Consider adding some ripe tomatoes or cucumbers to your dolma filling in the summertime. And in the fall and winter months, hearty root vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, or squash would make a great addition to your tiropita filling. So get creative and have fun with it!
3- Make It a Family Affair
Eating Greek food can transport your mind to Greece
One of the best things about Greek food is that it's meant to be shared! So please invite your friends and family to make it a fun event. Ask everyone to bring their favorite dish or beverage to share, put on some music, and enjoy each other's company. Before you know it, you'll be transported to the Mediterranean without leaving your home!
4- Set the Mood with Decorations
Try creating olive branches out of clay
Creating the right ambience is key to setting the stage for any dinner party. To capture the feel of Greece, try hanging some blue and white fabric from the ceiling or around doorways. If you're hosting outdoors, you could also string fairy lights around the room or on patio umbrellas. And, of course, no Greek-themed party would be complete without some olive branches! Scatter them around tablescapes or use them as part of your centerpieces. Trust us; your guests will be impressed by all the little details.
5- Serve Traditional Drinks
Try baklava as a sweet treat at a Greek-styled dinner party
What's a dinner party without cocktails? Printed glasses are always fun. If you want to stay true to the theme, try serving up some ouzo which is Greece's national drink, DON'T FORGET THE BAKLAVA FOR DESSERT!!! Baklava is a dessert made with phyllo dough, nuts, and syrup, OF COURSE! If you are feeling extra fancy, try making some loukoumades - Greek-style doughnuts.
We hope these tips have inspired you to host your Greek-themed dinner party! Just remember to keep things simple by sticking to classic dishes, taking advantage of seasonal produce, making it a family affair, setting the mood with decorations, and serving traditional drinks. With some planning and effort, you'll be well on your way to hosting an event that would make Zeus proud.
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C.J. (Carolyn) Braden is a regular contributor and editor for Carolyn’s Blooming Creations. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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