Some feasts feed the body.

Some feed the soul.

A Greek Christmas feast does both.

This table reflects the flavors of my childhood, the recipes carried from Greece through my grandparents, and the traditions that still live in my home today. Greek cooking is woven into my family’s history, and it remains one of the most meaningful influences in my life.

This is more than a holiday meal.

This is memory, heritage, comfort, and celebration.

This is the Queen’s Greek Christmas Feast.

Let us begin.

The Heart of the Greek Christmas Table

Roasted Pork Shoulder, The Queen’s Way

Every Greek household has its treasured holiday dishes. For mine, the roasted pork shoulder was always a centerpiece.

The preparation is unmistakably Greek.

Small slits are made all over the pork, and into each one goes a piece of garlic, chopped carrot, and fresh parsley. As it roasts, the flavors melt into the meat, creating incredible depth.

Seasoning it with Queen’s Royal BBQ Rub lifts this traditional dish into something unforgettable.

The rub adds richness, balance, and warmth, turning the classic into a royal masterpiece.

Roasted Leg of Lamb with Queen’s Royal BBQ Rub

Lamb carries a special place in Greek celebrations, and when prepared with Queen’s Royal BBQ Rub, it becomes the kind of dish that gathers everyone close.

Slow roasted until tender, aromatic, and touched with golden edges, this lamb pairs perfectly with herbs and citrus. And nothing complements it better than the next dish on the table.

Greek Lemon Potatoes with Princess Rachel’s Citrus Crown

Greek lemon potatoes are a tradition of their own. They are bright, tender, and comforting, absorbing the flavors of lemon and herbs as they roast.

Seasoned with Princess Rachel’s Citrus Crown, they become even more exceptional.

Her blend amplifies the citrus notes while adding subtle depth, creating a side dish that holds its own next to any main course.

This is the dish that disappears first.

Greek Pies of the Royal Table

Spanakopita

Crisp phyllo filled with spinach, herbs, and feta.

A Greek classic that belongs at every feast.

Tyropita

Golden phyllo layered around warm cheese filling.

Comforting, simple, and loved by everyone.

Politiki

A bold and refreshing cabbage salad made with vinegar, garlic, and mustard.

Bright, tangy, and the perfect balance to richer dishes.

A Few Royal Favorites

Lahanodolmades with Avgolemono

Tender cabbage rolls filled with rice and meat, served under a smooth, lemony Avgolemono sauce.

This is the flavor of Greek winter.

Chestnuts

Warm, roasted, nostalgic.

A quiet treasure of the season.

Horiatiki (Greek Salad)

Tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta, olive oil, oregano.

Even on Christmas, Greeks bring freshness to the table.

Greek Cheese Board

Kefalotyri, Graviera, olives, figs, honey, and warm bread.

Simple. Elegant. Timeless.

Greek Holiday Breads

Christopsomo

A traditional Christmas bread symbolizing blessing and abundance.

Vasilopita

The New Year’s cake scented with orange and dusted with sugar, holding the hidden coin for luck.

A tradition that makes every holiday gathering feel hopeful and warm.

The Sweet Finale

Galaktoboureko

Creamy custard wrapped in crisp phyllo and soaked in syrup.

A show stopping dessert.

Kourabiedes

Snowy white butter cookies dusted generously with powdered sugar.

Light, delicate, irresistible.

Melomakarona

Honey soaked walnut cookies with cinnamon and clove.

A scent that defines Greek December.

Diples

Crisp fried spirals drizzled with honey and nuts.

Festive and traditional.

The Drink of the Night

Ouzo.

No Greek feast is complete without it.

Some families add Greek red wine or Mavrodaphne, but Ouzo remains the star.

The Final Royal Word

A Greek Christmas table is generous. It is warm. It is full of life, laughter, and the memories of those who came before us.

This feast honors them.

This feast honors you.

This feast belongs to the Queen.