This recipe for Artichoke Pie or Aginaropita (ah-gee-nah-ROH-peetah) is a traditional favorite of the beautiful island of Kefalonia in the Ionian Sea. You can make a full pan of the pita or use the filling to make individual finger-friendly phyllo triangles.Enjoy this recipe on its own as a light meal or pair it with an entrée as a side […]
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Eggplant and Roasted Red Pepper Pita – Melitzanopita
A delicious combination of eggplant, roasted red peppers, and Feta cheese layered in phyllo pastry dough and baked until flaky and golden brown. Enjoy this as a light vegetarian meal or as a savory appetizer. Note: Most commercial phyllo packages in the U.S. are sold in one-pound boxes. A 9 x 12 pan will use about […]
Krouasan me Feta: Feta Croissants
In Greek: κρουασάν με φέτα, pronounced croo-ah-SAHN meh FEH-tah These delightful croissants are not sweet, and make a wonderful addition to the breakfast, brunch, buffet, or cocktail table. Use commercial croissant dough, or make your own for a light, delicious taste. Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 5 packages of croissant dough (8 croissants each) or […]
Pita, Pites (plural), Pitaki, Pitakia (plural)
Definition: The Greek word pita (plural pites) refers to a pie or cake cooked in a baking pan. Greek pan pies are often made with phyllo dough crusts and pan cakes are often soaked in a honey or sugar syrup.Pita (say: PEE-tah) is most frequently used as a suffix following the word for the pie’s or cake’s main ingredient, […]
Spinach Pie with Feta – Spanakopita
Flaky phyllo sheets are layered with a savory spinach and feta cheese filling. Spanakopita can be made as a “pie” or pita, or as individual phyllo triangles. I always keep trays of uncooked spanakopita in the freezer as a handy appetizer or side dish for guests. It freezes very well and heats beautifully. This recipe […]