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This is one of those recipes that carries the soul of the Greek countryside. Simple ingredients, humble origins, and a result that feels like home from the first bite. We call it Trahanopita, a comforting pie made with trahana and feta, baked until golden and irresistibly fluffy.What makes this pie truly special is a technique ...
Soft dough, golden crust, and a creamy feta filling. These traditional Greek cheese pies are easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings, snacking, or adding to a meze spread. The dough comes together quickly with yogurt and butter, creating a tender and flavorful shell that pairs beautifully with the simple feta filling. Crockery & ingredients ...
Christ’s Swaddling Clothes – Traditional Epirus Christmas Pancakes. In the mountains of Epirus, Christmas begins with a humble yet symbolic sweet called Christ’s Swaddling Clothes (Spargana tou Christou). These delicate syrup-soaked pancakes represent the swaddling cloths that wrapped the newborn Christ and are one of Greece’s most heartwarming holiday traditions. Made with just a few simple ...
A Taste of Thessaloniki in Every Swirl. Bougatsa is one of those iconic Greek pastries that everyone craves in the morning — flaky phyllo, sweet cream, and a dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon. While you may have tried the square-cut versions sold in bakeries, there’s something special about the strifti bougatsa — the spiral-shaped pastry ...
