Milk Pie Galatopita
Milk pie, galatopita, is one of the most elegant, sumptuous, and seductive Greek recipes. Most galatopita recipes hail from the mainland and northern parts of the country.
Pita Kaisarias in Phyllo Cups
Traditional pita kaisarias is a seductive combination of spicy pasturma, a cured beef seasoned with fenugreek and other spices, tomatoes and mild kasseri cheese all wrapped between flaky layers of buttery phyllo. I’ve made a quick version of this delicious meze, using prepared phyllo cups and the same filling. It’s a great party dish or […]
Zucchini Pie with Yogurt and Fresh Mint
The tangle of zucchini that overflows in Greek summer gardens means that all over the country the number of regional recipes is mind-boggling. Savory pies filled with zucchini are just one category of dishes that call for this summer creeper! There are literally dozens of savory pies filled with zucchini, all slightly varied from place […]
Phyllo-Wrapped Feta with Cumin, Poppy, or Caraway Seeds and Honey
The salty, briny flavor of feta goes surprisingly well with honey, a combination that contemporary Greek chefs have been experimenting with for about the last decade. This recipe is a variation on several cheese-based specialties that are traditional Greek mezedes.One of those specialties is saganaki, its most common iteration the pan-fried cheese that is a […]
Instant Baklava Puff Pastry Rolls
Everyone loves baklava but it’s not something a lot of people may want to attempt at home for fear of working with phyllo. In this version, the nut filling is the same, there’s no syrup, and the puff pastry roll up is very easy. I’ve take a few liberties by adding chocolate and heat!
Ioannina Style Milk Pie
Milk Pie in Phyllo is one of the greatest Greek regional desserts.
Ladenia – Vegan Pizza-Style Flatbread from Milos and Kimolos
These lovely little open-faced tomato and onion pies, called ladenia, are almost like pizza and make for what is arguably the best-known dish on Milos. They are typically made and sold by local bread bakers. Served with a fresh greens salad they make a great light lunch or buffet dish. To find some of the […]
Northern Greek Feta Cheese and Egg Pie
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of cheese pies in the villages of Northern Greece. This coiled cheese and phyllo pie is a specialty of Naoussa, one of the premiere wine-producing regions in Macedonia, about an hour and a half from Thessaloniki. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, […]
Messy Orange Pie
There really is something intoxicating about the combination of oranges, phyllo, yogurt and syrup! Think of this as a kind of bread pudding, but made with torn up phyllo instead of stale bread. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you'll discover a […]
Flaky Chicken Phyllo Pie
You can make phyllo pies as light or hearty as you like. This chicken pie falls into the category of sating and filling pies, as easy to enjoy for a snack as for a main course. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where […]
Homemade Phyllo Recipe
Phyllo is easier to prepare at home than most people think, and this recipe is a winner many times over.
Classic Spanakopita, Spinach Pie
Spanakopita comes in many variations all over Greece and, I dare say, all over the Greek diaspora, too. The timeless appeal of spinach, onions and feta are why this iconic savory pie is such a classic. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop, where you'll […]