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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 ...
Simple, Airy, and Full of Memories There are recipes that go beyond the kitchen and stay in your heart forever. This airy, fluffy vanilla cake is one of them. My mom used to make it when I was a little girl. Among all the things she cooked and baked for the family, this was something special ...
There’s nothing quite like a warm slice of zambonotyropita (ζαμπονοτυρόπιτα) fresh from the oven. This savory Greek pie, filled with layers of creamy cheese and smoky ham wrapped in golden pastry, is a comfort food classic you’ll find in bakeries, homes, and school lunches all across Greece. Perfect for breakfast, a quick lunch, or as part ...
In Greece, we have a nickname for this dish: “the lazy spanakopita.” Why? Because it has all the flavor and comfort of the traditional spinach pie, but without the phyllo dough. No rolling, no layering, no fuss. Just simple ingredients, a quick mix, and into the oven it goes. This pie is a lifesaver on busy ...
