In Greek, a "pita" is a pie. Filled with sweet or savory fillings as well as meats and poultry, "pites" (plural) are pan sized and can be made with thin phyllo sheets, dough similar to a pie crust, or puff pastry dough.
This cheese-lover's dream is made with a fabulous combination of five cheeses, fresh cap mushrooms, and commercial packaged phyllo sheets. A party favorite!
Although often called "spanakopita" because the longer word is hard to pronounce, "spanakotyropita" has cheese, and "spanakopita" does not. Pull out all the stops with this version that includes the tastes of mint, dill, parsley, and leeks for a fabulous result.
Myzithra cheese, honey, and cinnamon create a fabulous filling for this pan-sized cheese pie.
A quick recipe for Greek cheese pie with feta cheese that takes 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook. This is a great choice for busy cooks.
This versatile combination of chicken and cheese enclosed in a phyllo crust is a delightful appetizer, snack, picnic treat, or light meal.
A country favorite, this simple version of macaroni pie with feta cheese is best made with homemade phyllo dough, but can be easily adapted to use packaged phyllo (filo).
Spinach pie is a Greek favorite and can be made in many ways. This quick recipe is easier than most, and uses commercially prepared phyllo dough.
The combination of eggplant, ground beef, tomatoes, rice, and feta cheese make this pan pie a delicious appetizer, snack, or main course. The crust crisps up beautifully.
Different than the more well-known "cheese pies" made with phyllo dough, this is a delicious pie similar to a quiche, made with feta cheese, eggs, and yogurt. Delicious served as a snack with coffee, or as a breakfast dish.
Using puff pastry to make the crust of this pie gives a different texture. Greens can be any of your choosing, a mix of sweet and bitter, wild or cultivated.
This classic Greek pan pie works wonderfully as an appetizer, snack, side dish, or main dish. Made with leeks, cheese, and packaged phyllo sheets, the recipe is straightforward with no surprises.
Versatile phyllo dough forms the top and bottom layers of this pan-sized pie filled with a mixture of eggs, onion, and bacon.
Pies made with phyllo dough crusts ("pites") are fabulous party foods. Learn to make them in smaller springform pans for easy eating and attractive presentation, with step by step photos.
This is a pie in the Greek tradition - made with phyllo dough, olive oil, honey, sugar, and cinnamon - with a syrup topping.
A great way to use leftover phyllo sheets and those that get broken or torn. This cheese pie is delicious, beautiful, and no one will ever know the phyllo isn't perfect.
This is the version without cheese, and the combination of spinach, herbs, and phyllo creates a delightful dish. This is the most traditional type of pita (pie).
Sometimes called the "lazy cook's pie," this delicious sweet version of phyllo pie is easy to make with bunched phyllo (filo), yogurt, sugar, and eggs, topped with a sweet syrup.
