For us, the great thing about this spinach pie recipe was the ample filling between the layers of phyllo dough. I’ve thought of trying to make spinach pie (spanikopita) for many years, but suspect ...

Nothing beats a one-skillet meal for ease of preparation on special occasions. This cheesy spinach pie can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature, and it’s also terrific on a buffet ...

Nothing beats a one-skillet meal for ease of preparation on special occasions. This cheesy spinach pie can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature, and it's also terrific on a buffet ...

The secret ingredients for a simple yet impressive dinner may already be in your freezer: frozen phyllo dough and frozen spinach (lots of it) for the savory Greek pie spanakopita. First, let’s dispel ...

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Every cook should have a few tricks up their sleeve; phyllo dough is one of our favorites. The paper-thin dough—which is common in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine—bakes up impossibly flaky ...

Mediterranean cuisine is full of tasty and sunny recipes and today we are heading to Greece to discover a new specialty: ...

Lovers of Greek phyllo pies know that pleasure can hinge on a crust’s ample surface area — but the key to maximizing this? A spiral. A standard slice of phyllo pie offers a soft filling blanketed by ...

In a large (preferably 10-inch) cast-iron skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until ...

Excerpted with permission from My Big Fat Greek Cookbook: Classic Mediterranean Soul Food Recipes by Christos Sourligas. Copyright October 22, 2019 by Skyhorse ...

The Greek pie hortopita is the country cousin of familiar spanakopita (spinach pie). It's a spring dish, and in Greece it would be made with wild greens (horto) such as chervil, purslane, nettles, or ...