Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds of pork shoulder, cut in 3/4 inch cubes 1 teaspoon of ground Greek oregano (rigani) 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon of sea salt 2 tablespoons of red wine (or good red wine vinegar) 2 tablespoons of olive oil Preparation: In a bowl, pour wine (or vinegar) and oil […]

This pumpkin pita is one of the specialties of the island of Samos, a beautiful island in the eastern part the Aegean Sea. It’s a savory pumpkin and phyllo pie that combines sweet pumpkin with onions, feta cheese, and mint. Baked until the phyllo is crisp and golden brown, it makes a wonderful appetizer, side dish […]

In Greek: πατσαβούρα γλυκό, say: paht-sah-VOO-rah ghlee-KOH This sweet phyllo pie with yogurt takes its common name (patsavoura) from the Greek word for “rag” because of the way the phyllo sheets are bunched up. Also called tsalakoto (wrinkled) and “lazy cook’s pie,” this version with syrup is a delicious sweet treat to make as an appetizer, snack, […]

In Greek: κολοκυθόπιτα, pronounced koh-loh-kee-THOH-pee-tah This can also be made with other orange squash. This is a variation of a recipe from Ileia, a province on the west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula of Greece. Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 16-18 large sheets of phyllo dough 3 to 3 1/2 pounds of fresh pumpkin or […]

In Greek: κρεμμυδόπιτα, say: kreh-mee-THOH-pee-tah Egg, onion, bacon, cream… it almost sounds like a breakfast dish fixed in countries outside of Greece, but this traditional pan pie made with phyllo sheets is all Greek. Serve as an appetizer, at brunch, as a snack, a side, or even a light meal. The recipe makes about 12-20 […]

In Greek: πρασόπιτα, say: prah-SO-peetah Prasa (leeks) are favorites in all types of Greek cooking, but are special favorites baked with cheese in phyllo (filo, fillo) dough. The recipe makes 6 large pieces, suitable for a main dish or snack, and can be cut into smaller pieces to use as appetizers or a side dish. Like […]

In Greek: χορτόπιτα, say: hor-TOH-pee-tah Similar to the small, fried greens pies, this pan-sized version can be made with a mixture of greens or just one, wild or cultivated. Using packaged puff pastry (sfoliata in Greek) makes this an easy recipe to put together. The pie serves 8 as a snack or light meal, and also works […]

In Greek: μελιτζανόπιτα, pronounced meh-leed-zah-NO-peetah This Greek version of a pot pie is a delicious main dish. It can be served at room temperature, making it a great snack as well. The recipe calls for eggplant (from which it gets its name) ground beef, onion, garlic, wine, tomatoes, rice, and feta cheese. Cook Time: 1 hour Total […]

In Greek: μακαρονόπιτα χωριάτικη, say: mah-kah-roh-NO-peetah haw-ree-AH-tee-kee The taste combination of feta cheese with pasta is what makes this macaroni pie fabulous. This simple version can be made more elaborate with the addition of other cheeses, bacon, and even leftover vegetables, but the basic dish is a country favorite. Best with homemade phyllo (filo), it […]