Autumn Flavors: The Best Traditional Foods of the Season
The Autumn Materials: The Wealth of Nature
Autumn in Greece brings with it not only coolness and a change in the landscape, but also an incredible gastronomic variety. It is the season when soups, pies and dishes with chestnuts, apples and mushrooms take center stage.
Discover the most beloved traditional seasonal dishes, their unique properties, and tried-and-tested recipes to bring the true aroma of the season into your home.
Soups: Warmth on the Plate
Autumn is the season for soup. Greek recipes utilize fresh, seasonal ingredients to create dishes that are both hearty and nutritious:
- Pumpkin soup: velvety, sweet and rich in vitamins A and C.
- Mushroom soup: with mountain mushrooms and herbs such as thyme and rosemary.
- Trachanas soup: perfect for the first chilly days.
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Seasonal Pies: When Tradition Meets Flavor
Pies are based on seasonal ingredients:
- Pumpkin pie (sweet or savory)
- Mushroom pie with wild mushrooms and herbs
- Herb pie with autumn greens and feta cheese
These pies are ideal for breakfast, for the table, but also as a side dish to main dishes.
Meats with Autumn Flavor
Traditional meat dishes combine perfectly with sweet and sour fruits and berries of the season:
- Pork with chestnuts and plums
- Oven-baked lamb with apples and spices
- Beef stew with mushrooms and red wine
Aromas, earthy tones and deep deliciousness bring autumn to the plate.
Pilaf and Risotto: Rich and Nutritious
Autumn ideas based on rice:
- Chestnut pilaf with cinnamon and raisins
- Risotto with mushrooms and thyme
- Pilaf with pomegranate, apples and walnuts
Flavors that combine the sweetness of autumn with traditional cooking techniques.
Ingredients with Nutritional Value: Chestnuts, Mushrooms and Apples
Nature brings powerful superfoods this time of year. Some of the most nourishing ingredients include:
- Chestnuts: A source of vitamin C, manganese and fiber. They provide energy and are ideal for children and the elderly.
- Apples Full of antioxidants and pectin, they help the intestines and strengthen the immune system.
- Mushrooms Rich in B vitamins, selenium and plant proteins. Suitable for vegetarian diets.
3 Autumn Inspired Recipes
1. Pork with Chestnuts and Plums
Materials:
- 1 kg of pork (preferably from the neck)
- 200 gr. chestnuts (boiled and peeled)
- 150 g prunes (stoned)
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- 200 ml white wine
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt, pepper, thyme
Implementation:
- Sauté the pork in the olive oil until it gets colored on all sides.
- Add the onion and garlic and continue sauteing.
- Deglaze with the wine and add the bay leaf and thyme.
- Add the plums and chestnuts and cook on low heat for 1-1.5 hours.
- Serve with pilaf or mashed potatoes.
2. Sweet pumpkin pie
Materials:
- 1 kg pumpkin (grated)
- 200 gr. sugar
- 100 g walnuts (grated)
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 package of puff pastry
- 150 gr. butter (melted)
Implementation:
- In a bowl, mix the pumpkin with the sugar, walnuts and cinnamon.
- Lay out half the crust sheets on a baking sheet, buttering them in between.
- Add the pumpkin mixture and cover with the remaining leaves.
- Bake at 180°C for 45 minutes or until golden.
3. Mustalevria
- 1 liter of must
- 100 gr. flour
- 50 g walnuts
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Implementation:
- Boil the must and add the flour little by little, stirring constantly.
- Let it simmer until the mustard thickens.
- Remove from the heat and add the walnuts and cinnamon.
- Allow to cool before serving.
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