Recipe for Tiropita – Greek Cheese Pie

Tiropita literally means cheese-pie and is a Greek pastry made with layers of buttered filo dough and filled with a cheese-egg mixture. Tiropita is a popular mid-mor... Read More

Recipe for Spanakopita – Greek Spinach Pie

  Spanakopita is mostly eaten as a snack in Greece and every Greek restaurant or deli is bound to have a tray of spanakopita ready to go for hungry customers. ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fried Bread with Feta

In Greece, tiganopita refers to a type of flatbread that is fried in pancake-shaped discs in a skillet or baked in the oven. This particular tiganopita recipe use... Read More

Recipe for Kolokithopita – Greek Style Zucchini Pie

This recipe traditionally uses zucchini, but summer squash can also be a good substitute because the texture is very similar to zucchini. This dish is especially po... Read More

Recipe for Cretan Style Homemade Phyllo

No matter where you go in Greece, there are recipes that involve phyllo dough. Recipes for homemade phyllo do differ, as well, and this recipe from Crete is one of..... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Pita with Salt Cod Recipe

This savory Greek-style pita has an unexpected but delicious filling. Salt cod is widely available in markets all over the word and is used for a variety of purposes... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Pita With Egg and Feta

Referred to as “Lazy Woman’s Pie”, this is a dish that is simple to prepare. It’s also very possible that most Greek kitchens already have mo... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fried Sweet Cheese Pies

Myzithra is a favorite Greek dessert cheese that makes for delicious fried sweet cheese pies. Greek Style Fried Sweet Cheese Pie (Kaltsounia Sto Tigani) Recipe Ingre... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Pie Crust

If you want to make your own Greek piecrust from scratch, instead of buying pre-made phyllo dough, here is the basic recipe. Greek Style Pie Crust (Zimi Yia Pites) R... Read More

Recipe for Kotopita – Greek Style Chicken Pie

  Kotopita is savory pie made with a flavorful chicken filling, topped with flaky phyllo dough sheets and baked to a golden brown. It’s like a Grecian chicke... Read More

Recipe for Homemade Phyllo Dough

Have you ever tried making your own phyllo dough? Most of us avoid making it because the common perception is that it’s a lot of work. While it’s more la... Read More

Recipe for Hortopita – Greek Pita Pie with Greens and Feta

Greek Pita Pie with Greens and Feta (Hortopita) Filling Recipe Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finally chopped 20 ounces mixed greens such as s... Read More

Recipe for Arnopita – Greek Lamb Pita Pie

Greek Lamb Pita Pie (Arnopita) Recipe Ingredients: 2 lamb shanks, cooked 1/4 cup of the pan juices from the lamb 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Pita Bread

Pita bread is a staple of Greek cuisine. It is the bread used for gyros and it is often served with dips such as tzatziki and hummus. This recipe is... Read More

Recipe for Kreatopita – Greek Style Meat Pie

Kreatopita (Greek Style Meat Pie) Recipe Ingredients: 2 lbs. ground beef 2 chopped finely onion 1/2 cup (or olive oil) Butter 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 ... Read More

Recipe for Psaropita – Greek Style Shrimp Pie

Psaropita is commonly prepared with whatever seafood is on hand. Even though the methods and ingredients may change depending on where the recipe originates (family ... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Leek and Potato Pie

Ingredients for Greek Leek and Potato Pie (Prassopita): 3 tablespoons olive oil 3-4 medium leeks, cleaned and chopped 1 large egg 1 tablespoon milk 2 medium potatoes... Read More

Recipe for Greek Swiss Chard Pita Pie

This recipe originates on the island of Tinos but can be found throughout Greece. If you can’t find dried currants, use raisins instead. Greek Style Swiss Char... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Flatbread Pizza

This bread closely resembles pizza or focaccia bread but has distinctly Greek ingredients. It is popular throughout Greece, especially islands such as Kimolos. Feel ... Read More

Recipe for Pitarakia – Greek Herb Pies

In Greece, savory pies made with filo dough are fairly common, and the filling can vary. In this version, mixed herbs are sauteed with onion and then mixed with feta... Read More

Recipe for Marathopitarakia – Greek Fennel Pita

Fennel is a popular vegetable that can be found throughout Greece. In particular, the island of Ikaria is known for the vegetable and it makes its way into the cuisi... Read More

Recipe for Greek Flatbread With Tomato, Fennel and Marinated Fish

There are variations of this dish that can be found throughout Greece, but it is an especially popular dish. In this dish, the fish is marinated for several hours, b... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Pita With Squash or Pumpkin

This recipe can be used with any type of squash, such as acorn squash or butternut squash. Pumpkin works well with this recipe, as well. Greek Style Squash or Pumpki... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Octopus Pita Pie

This recipe is served throughout Greece, but it is especially popular on the island of Lesbos. Use the freshest Octopus you can find and make sure you have the fishm... Read More

Recipe for Tembelopita Zagoriou – Greek “Lazy Pie” from Zagori

While most pies do include phyllo, this recipe from Zagori actually doesn’t and can be made pretty quickly. Although this recipe calls for specific ingredients... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Spinach Pie With Sesame Seeds

Spinach pie, also known as Spanakopita, is one of the most popular dishes in Greek cuisine. However, recipes can vary depending on the family and region of Greece. T... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Mushroom Phyllo Triangles

Throughout Greece, phyllo pastries are made with all kinds of ingredients inside. This version of it uses fresh mushrooms, and it is prepared when mushrooms are in s... Read More

Recipe for Greek Style Fennel Bread

There are various types of breads that are common in Greek cooking. Most of them use a simple bread recipe as their base. This bread uses fennel seeds, olives, and..... Read More