Feta-Phyllo Pie, Tyropita, in a Loaf Pan
Here’s an adaptation of a classic Greek tyropita with phyllo pastry and feta, but made in a loaf pan so that it cuts like a terrine. If you use melted butter instead of olive oil between the phyllo folds, you will get a crisper final result. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll […]
Ikaria Longevity Greens Pie with Whole Wheat Phyllo
This is one of my all-time favorite Greek pies, from the Blue Zone island of Ikaria, where we run our cooking schoolin spring and summer. We teach our guests to make this and they love it.
Vasilopita: Lucky Greek New Year Bread
This Vasilopita bread recipe, a lot like brioche, is the classic good luck bread in Greece.
Pleated Feta Filo Pie
Buttery, satisfying and just a little over the top, this is one of the many cheesepie recipes I find irresistible. For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.
Tahini-Walnut Filo Flutes
Try these delicious Lenten tahini filo pastries.
Onion Pie with Tomatoes and Walnuts
Everyone loves a good pie. This one is full of healthy vegetables, crispy nuts, and flavored, traditional Greek olive oil! Enjoy!
Spinach and Olive Tart
If you like spinach pies, you will for sure love this great spinach tart recipe, with healthy greens, sweet anthotiro cheese, and Greek olives!
Easy as Pie Apple Tart!
Greek-inspired apple pie that super easy and infused with herbs.
Traditional Pies from Ikaria (Pitarakia)
These traditional pies, so called “poor”, are in fact full of flavor and exceptionally healthy. They are one of the most popular, traditional foods of Ikaria.
Tsoureki
On Ikaria at Easter, home bakers take their Easter breads to the village baker because the wood-burning oven makes for much tastier breads.
Ikarian Onion-Wild Fennel Pie
Ikaria Onion-Wild Fennel Pie with Homemade Phyllo is perfect for Lent, vegetarians and vegans alike, or just for lunch!
Lazy Pie / Tembelopita Zagoriou
“Lazy” Pie from Zagori The notion of a savory pie isn’t limited to the Greek pies that call for phyllo pastry. Indeed, there is a whole range of savory pies that are based on a batter. They typically contain cheese. Some also call for zucchini or onions and herbs. Some call for cornmeal instead of […]