Spinach Pine Nut Ricotta Phyllo (Filo) Dough Pie

Spanakopita is a Greek savory spinach pie. It often also contains cheese, typically feta, and may then be called spanakotiropita, especially in northern Greece. In southern Greece, the term spanakopita is also common for the versions with cheese. How about a SUPER DUPER simple recipe for a Spanakopita Greek Pie (in the form of a…

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Brown Butter Chocolate Pastry Braid

Just like yesterday, I’m often curious to “find out” what might “happen” in the kitchen. And, I’m always willing to try. I’ve baked this simply pastry dessert in the past, using puff pastry instead of filo dough. It was truly delicious. And, even though I pose curiosity here, I really KNEW this baked brilliance would…

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Salted Apricot Acorn Pie

I’ve been on a bit of a phyllo dough kick lately. Perhaps it’s because I’m dreaming of the bright blue waters and warmth of a Santorini vacation – yes, please. Or maybe it’s simply because it’s hard to use an entire package of the flaky goodness in one fell swoop. Either way, we have yet…

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