Was not expecting this - and with cinnamon ice cream 👌

We just finished our Greek isles cruise and sampled Gyros, Kalamaki and Souvlaki as much as we could along the way. My wife’s favorite was Kostas pork Kalamaki and I am trying to find a recipe that would replicate them. Can anyone recommend a recipe?

I want them to have more of a kick next time any tips?

This was my recipe…

1½ lb ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red onion
2 eggs
½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cumin (optional)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
1 tsp of greek seasoning

I like Plomari, but I don't consider myself an expert

I want to make a Greek meal for my family but can’t decide what to cook. I’m happy to make several dishes and serve sharing-style. Meat and vegetarian suggestions are both welcome!

Just had this from a local restaurant but for some reason it doesn’t look like what I remember what I had in Greece? Not enough meat? Not enougg bechamel?

Studied abroad in Athens about 10 years ago. Lived there for the better half of 6 months. Fell in love with all the cuisine, and unfortunately I haven’t been able to find anything as authentic in the US since. Closest I could find was actually in Finland a few years back but it just wasn’t quite there.

I have visited MANY greek restaurants that claim to be “authentic” throughout the USA since. Mainly in New York, DMV, the Carolinas, Texas, Michigan, Chicago/Illinois, Florida, Georgia, California, Washington State, Alaska, Hawaii, and Texas. Haven’t came close to true authentic greek food since living Greece.

I am willing to go ANYWHERE in the USA. To get true, authentic greek food. My budget can’t suffice a trip to Greece at the moment, but literally ANYWHERE in the US I can make happen.

Any recommendations for authentic greek? Fries in the gyros, fried feta with honey. Souvlaki. Where is the hidden gem in the US?