Category: Greek Breakfast

Ioannina Style Milk Pie

Milk Pie in Phyllo is one of the greatest Greek regional desserts.

Kayianas – Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes and Olives

Everyone loves a great scrambled egg dish and Kayianas is just that! A Peloponnese classic, I’ve added my own little twist with a sprinkling of Kalamata olives in the filling. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly […]

Baklava Oatmeal

Baklava, the classic, cinnamon-flavored phyllo dessert filled with nuts and drenched in honey syrup is the inspiration for the topping on this easy oatmeal Greek breakfast recipe. To find the Greek olive oil and honey called for in this recipe as well as other carefully curated Greek ingredients, visit my online store here.

Mastiha Spiced Hot Chocolate

Mastiha, Greece’s most seductive spice, is pounded and used to flavor classic hot chocolate. I mix in a little Greek honey and cinnamon, too.

Eggs Baked in Spicy Tomato Sauce

This recipe makes a great brunch or light dinner dish. There are several traditional Greek recipes for baked eggs, coddled in cooked greens, yogurt, or, like this, in tomato sauce. They are all delicious. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover […]

Classic Spanakopita Phyllo Roll

Spinach pie is a Greek classic. Try it this way: rolled up into a festive cylinder and served in wedges. To find some of the artisanal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop, where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.

Leek Phyllo Pie with Greek Yogurt and Herbs

Leek pie for flavor and health! Cut or chop and onion or leek and you release their cancer- and diabetes-fighting compounds. One of the major phytochemical compounds in onions, leeks and their relatives is allicin, which helps fight cholesterol production and has known antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungus properties. They even have other antioxidant compounds that […]

Sweet Potato Tahini Phyllo Coils

These are delicious and pretty healthy! Use olive oil to lubricate the phyllo. Tahini is a great source of calcium and sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins A, B-6, and C, as well as potassium and fiber. Try them with one of Greece’s masterful sweet wines, from the Monemvasia region in the Peloponnese. […]

Fresh Pumpkin Pie – Glykia Kolokythopita

Enjoy this traditional Greek fresh pumpkin phyllo pie. It’s a much healthier alternative to the canned pumpkin pies that most Americans are familiar with.

Fanouropita, a Vegan Spice Cake with Olive Oil & Nuts

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