My Big Fat Greek Easter Slideshow

In northern Greece, it is common to see main dishes like this where the sauce is made with thick, strained sheep's milk yogurt.

Click here to see the Lamb Baked in Yogurt Recipe.

Serve this for a delicious one-pot main during the meal.

Click here to see the Cretan Lamb and Greens Casserole with Egg-Lemon Sauce Recipe.

Octopus may not be on most people's must-make list of Easter dishes, but this local Greek specialty is definitely worth a try.

Click here to see the Octopus with Eggplant Recipe.

Sorrel, a brightly tart yet bitter springtime green, flavors this delicious side dish perfect for Easter.

Click here to see the Giant Beans Baked with Sorrel Recipe.

Traditionally filled with soft whey cheese, these tartlets from the island of Santorini are an important part of a Greek Easter celebration.

Click here to see the Melitinia (Sweet Cheese Tartlets) Recipe.

There are different versions of this pastry depending upon where you go in Greece. Here, Diane Kochilas shares a version that is inspired by the ones in Lesvos.

Click here to see the Yiouzlemedes (Cheese and Mastic Pastries) Recipe.