explore GREECE (Family)

Gluten Free

Spice and sauce mixes included are gluten-free. Recipes are designed to work with gluten-free ingredients.

Vegetarian

Vegetarian spices and sauce mixes are included. Every recipe includes clear vegetarian/vegan instructions and easy ingredient swaps - even if meat appears in the photos (for non-vegetarians).

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explore GREECE (Family)

As one of the oldest European civilizations, Greece has local traditions of food and culture dated back 4000 years. 

In our explore Greece box, we introduce families and kids to basic information about the country and to Greek Easter, Greece's most important religious festival.  Included in the box are 3 popular recipes, and educational materials to learn about the country's geography, history, music, art and language.

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If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.

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What’s Inside Greece Family Box?

3 Authentic Greek Step-by-Step Recipes

3 Authentic Greek Step-by-Step Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 Greece Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

1 Greece Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

(explore Greece's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)

Fun Cooking Tool

Fun Cooking Tool

1 Passport in your first box

1 Passport in your first box

3 Authentic Greek Step-by-Step Recipes

3 Authentic Greek Step-by-Step Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 Greece Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

1 Greece Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

What’s Inside Greece Family Box?
16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

(explore Greece's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)

Fun Cooking Tool

Fun Cooking Tool

1 Passport in your first box

1 Passport in your first box

What’s Inside Greece Family Box?
Recipe details

Recipe details

These 3 popular Greek recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families. Note - Click on recipe mixes for ingredients and nutritional facts.

Spanakopita

Spanakopita

Spanakopita is a traditional Greek savory pie made with layers of crisp phyllo dough and a flavorful filling of spinach, herbs, and feta cheese. The name comes from the Greek words spanaki (spinach) and pita (pie). Known for its delightful contrast between flaky, golden pastry and a creamy, tangy filling, Spanakopita is a beloved dish in Greek cuisine.

Souvlaki

Souvlaki

"Souvlaki" is the Greek name for meat grilled on a skewer! This is a Greek version of fast food - chicken breast cubes marinated in a tangy marinade, then skewered and broiled until golden brown.

Greek Baked Fish/Cauliflower

Greek Baked Fish/Cauliflower

Greece is composed of almost 6,000 islands in the Mediterranean, so naturally seafood is central to Greek cuisine! "Bakalarios Me Horta Avgolemono" is a traditional Greek dish with cod fish. The cod filets are baked with Greek-spiced potatoes, onions, and fennel until meltingly tender.

Spanakopita

Spanakopita is a traditional Greek savory pie made with layers of crisp phyllo dough and a flavorful filling of spinach, herbs, and feta cheese. The name comes from the Greek words spanaki (spinach) and pita (pie). Known for its delightful contrast between flaky, golden pastry and a creamy, tangy filling, Spanakopita is a beloved dish in Greek cuisine.

Souvlaki

"Souvlaki" is the Greek name for meat grilled on a skewer! This is a Greek version of fast food - chicken breast cubes marinated in a tangy marinade, then skewered and broiled until golden brown.

Greek Baked Fish/Cauliflower

Greece is composed of almost 6,000 islands in the Mediterranean, so naturally seafood is central to Greek cuisine! "Bakalarios Me Horta Avgolemono" is a traditional Greek dish with cod fish. The cod filets are baked with Greek-spiced potatoes, onions, and fennel until meltingly tender.

Discover Greece

Discover Greece

Greece, located in southeastern Europe, is known for its ancient history, breathtaking islands, and deep cultural heritage. As the cradle of Western civilization, Greece gave rise to democracy, philosophy, and the Olympic Games. ts rich traditions, stunning architecture, and Mediterranean cuisine continue to inspire the world and celebrate a legacy that bridges past and present. Greek cuisine is celebrated for its fresh, vibrant flavors, highlighting ingredients like olive oil, herbs, citrus, and vegetables in every dish. Our Greek cooking kit makes those flavors approachable, even if you've never cooked Greek food before, bringing the warmth of Greek cooking right to your table.

Discover Greece Discover Greece

FAQs

The recommended age for our explore box is 5 years old or older.  All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safely, and there are steps for kids 3 or 4 years old to mix or whisk and still be helpful in the kitchen.  Teenagers should be able to prepare the full meal by themselves.

We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.

All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last indefinitely. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last indefinitely if it is not opened. We don’t put a best by date because we believe in reducing food waste. If your mixes don’t look fresh, we will replace them right away! We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every few weeks.

Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.

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Overall rating: 4.3846636 / 5 from 1591 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Explore Greece (Family) offers a fantastic introduction to Greek culture, featuring delicious recipes and educational materials about geography, history, music, art, and language. Customers appreciate the great idea, delicious food, and the perfect gift aspect. The experience is highly rated, though some find the ingredients challenging to source.

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Review highlights

  • "It has easy recipes to follow, nice presentation and fun little things for younger kids to do as well as older."Stephanie E.
  • "All the Eat to Explore boxes come with high quality recipes, quality ingredients and top notch information."Autumn B.
  • "We love that the meals and literature fit in Perfectly with our World Government Independent Study Course."Denise F.

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"I love the concept and the food! Made my first meal and it was so delicious. Even learned a little bit of Ukrainian. Thank you so much! Can wait for you to see more of my content."

Daisha W. (5/5)

Bought my husband a subscription - no regrets

"Bought him a subscription when it was just one type of box - so like the family one. We loved it! Now I see there’s a date night one for adults specifically and am very tempted to resubscribe for his next gift"

Melissa (5/5)

Still checking it out, but so far, so good.

"So far so good. We accidentally used the wrong seasoning packet on our first meal, lol, but it was a great learning experience. So far everything seems easy to follow. I may have more thoughts after a few more boxes."

Abigail M. (5/5)

The BEST Stay Home Date Night!

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Katrina W. (5/5)

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"I provided this to my clients after their cruise to France. They all loved it, and really thought it was unique. They also said that the chicken came out just like the recipe and was so moist and tasty."

Dana O. (5/5)

Best buy ever!

"We have gotten all the kits from each country and our family really enjoys them! They're educational, not only for the kids but for us adults as well. The recipes bring us together as we learn facts about different countries, cooking techniques, and trying new food."

Lyndsi G. (5/5)

Great Homeschooling Activity!

"It was such a great experience shopping for the ingredients together as a family and then coming home to cook it together! Such a great learning activity to add to homeschooling. My daughter is 4 and loved this whole experience! She got to learn about Greece too and then eat a dish we personally made. How fun is that!?"

Sophia X. (5/5)

Easy recipes to enjoy

"My 12y made Jamaican Curry. It came out delicious."

Aaliyah #. (5/5)

Excellent for homeschooling

"Kids love exploring the world with this subscription. They love cooking the recipes. Instructions are easy to follow, and dishes are delicious! The passport and the flag pins are very exciting for them!"

Sky T. (5/5)

Deluxe explorer bundle

"We got the apron and the cookbook, which is awesome, but we didn't get the 2 country boxes."

Taletha M. (2/5)

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