In 1976, I was stationed in Glyfada Greece with the US Navy. One night, walking back from a bar, I stopped in a small deli to get something to eat. Just by chance I ordered the spanikopita. Not even knowing what it was, it just looked good, I had my first piece of spanikopita. It was so amazing, that I stopped by that deli ever night after, just to get some of that wonderful dish. Over the years since then, whenever I am telling people about my Navy days travels, I always include that story about spanikopita. It was that impressive upon my life. Now...today at 70 years old...I will attempt to make it for the first time myself. And I will be using your recipe. Thank you so much for posting this!

@DimitrasDishes

6 ай бұрын

That’s such a nice story! I hope you love it!

@BeaSab-kv1up

3 ай бұрын

Hello, Sir. It’s called spanakopita, not spanikopita. Spanac= spinach. Have a great day.

I just made it. I really hope my neighbors like it. I love to feed my neighbors because it’s just my husband and I and I could eat the whole thing over the next few days but I’d love to share. Thank you for your recipes again. I pretty much know how to make it but I still watch while I’m doing it. You’re the greatest Greek cook I know.

Greek food is taking the world by storm.God bless you in your endeavours.

Great new tips for me - the breadcrumbs on the bottom, the scrunching of the phyllo on top, not cooking the filling, using a sheet pan…I think I’ll adopt your recipe as my own. Thanks, Dimitra!

I tried to make spanakopita for the first time today and it came out delicious. I also burn my tongue a little bit, because I couldn't wait to taste it 😉

I did your recipe last Sunday to my Yaya, once was Mothers Day. That was one of the best Spanakopita I've had in my life. Thanks for sharing your family recipe. I remembered my Papu on every slice I ate.

@boop7313

3 жыл бұрын

🙂💐 how sweet!!

@Evangelinekco

2 жыл бұрын

Dude this is a simply and easy way to doing pie NOT family recipe.Mercy.

@jolenecarney7514

2 жыл бұрын

@@Evangelinekco you obviously have no idea about how Greek people covet their family secrets for spanakopita!!!!!!! It really is this invisible code of honor amongst Greek family cooks!!!!!!!!!

@shalomleftismisalie3470

Жыл бұрын

Do you call your grandmother 'yaya'?

@talonalexander7161

Жыл бұрын

@@shalomleftismisalie3470 Yep

I have been making your spanakopita recipe dozens of times since watching the original version! It's the best thing I've ever learnt how to cook! Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

@margaretxuereb3862

Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I haven’t tried your recipes before..Just happened to come across your recipes while searching for others. You are straight to the point. Not a lot of talking,unlike other recipe videos I’ve seen…You are such a good teacher. You make it all sound so easy. I’m definitely going to try this recipe of spanakopita and other recipes of yours I’ve seen. Can’t wait. I’m salivating just thinking about it. Thank you for sharing…..Australia 8.45am.

@yahairag6898

10 ай бұрын

Mine come out a tad on the salty side but I got many compliments.

@ladyhawk5633

8 ай бұрын

I made it exactly how written. I worked for a Greek cook for 12 years and loved it, but this didn't have any flavor. I know you said don't use garlic but I feel garlic would have given it a nice flavor. Sorry, I threw mine out and will find another recipe

As proud as I am of my Puerto Rican heritage…I think I was Greek in another life, lol! I can tell this is my new favorite KZread channel! Making a quick easy version of this with crescent rolls tonight. Can’t wait to make the real thing soon! ❤️

This is the best recipe! I’ve made it a hand full of times. My husbands family is Greek and they make this but I found theirs is dry and bland. He hates to admit it but this recipe is bomb 😝 love learning your recipes because it brings me closer to my kids heritage so Even though I’m not Greek I can pass these authentic recipes down to them!

Omg I can’t never get enough spanakopita, I can eat it even cold 😋😋

@reneestipa3406

2 жыл бұрын

I love eating it cold I just sent my husband out to get me a spinach pie

Only when we get older do we appreciate how much work mom put into making good meals for us. I wish her mom made a guest appearance to judge the final product.

@boop7313

3 жыл бұрын

So true & that would be cool😂

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3 жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

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The crispiness was loud! We love it when you eat your own food! Makes us want to cook it!!

Spanakopita and frappè. The best snack, full of energy... I remember my Thessaloniki and my afternoons.... Φιλάκια πολλά από Ιταλία!!!!

@chrisza7938

2 жыл бұрын

Φιλιά πολλά και σε σένα από Θεσσαλονίκη! Φιλιά στους Έλληνες όπου γής!🌞🌞🌞

I made it for New Year’s Day and everyone loved it…and we are all Greek Greek!!! Thank you and Happy New Year!!

I made it last night and it was so good. Took it to work the next day. Shared with a Greek co- worker and she loved it

I saw this video before work one morning and even though i was late i needed to watch till the end! We just visited greece and that eas on the menu many times there. I am so grateful for this video. Today is my birthday and im preparing it for my family for the first time. Yaaay so excited. Kalispera from Slovenia!

@Mygraciously

2 жыл бұрын

Happy belated birthday! How did the family like?

@up4blues

2 жыл бұрын

Love your excitement for cooking, hope it all came out beautifully & hope you had the most wonderful Birthday, be well! Smiles!

I just followed your recipe and my spanakopita came out amazing, juicy, and not soggy at all!!

I'm so in love with this dish. I know what's for dinner tomorrow. Thank you again for a lovely video and for sharing your mother's recipe with us. Lots of love from Southeast Texas ❤🇺🇸

I just made this recipe over the weekend. I substituted the ricotta cheese with 4 spoons of Greek yogurt and it was amazing!

@rutisharoni9249

2 жыл бұрын

Kalimeirasas and thank you for the tip with the breadcrumbs on the bottom of the pan !! It really prevents sogginess. And I have 1 suggestion: together with the filling add 2 handfuls of olives, (the small ones, pitted) absolutely wonderful !! Keep us busy with more recipes and greetings from the Middle East ! Naste kala.

that's the most authentic recipe for Spanakopita i've ever seen!

Dimitra; many thanks for this, I didn't think it was possible to improve on your original classic recipe, but you've just made the best even better. I love the technique of not pre- cooking the spinach - why would anyone need to cook a delicate ingredient like spinach twice for a recipe, anyway?.

My Greek momma used to make the traditional version of spanakopita when my kids were younger and my daughter was not the biggest fan of the feta… but my mom (May she rest in peace) was the biggest fan of your recipes to perfect her cooking. I am determined to cook this with my youngest daughter that isn’t a feta fan on Good Friday because I think the ricotta might break the tartness of the feta for her! Then we will make it again on Greek Easter (on May 5th this year) in honor of my late mother! Thank you so much ♥️💕

I love spanakopita! My Dad made it with your old recipe for some time before he passed away last year, which is why I plan on making it with my mom for his birthday this year

Hi Dimitra Thank you for your tips. I’m Greek but I’ve learnt so much from you, especially love it when you talk about your restaurant days! As a Greek Yiayia we always feel like we are cooking for a crowd when the family comes over! 😂 thanks again from Australia ❤

@mayagalan4280

Жыл бұрын

😮it👹😽👹🫢👍🏽

You are an angel for sharing this!

I made it today. I’ve made this dish many times. Your touch is AMAZING. This one will be repeated again and again. Crispy, crunchy and delicious. Thank you from all of us.

@DimitrasDishes

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Can’t wait to try this! So much easier than straining frozen spinach. And, I love the bread crumb trick!

@truepeacenik

8 ай бұрын

In winter, just wring out frozen spinach by hand

Thank you so much for sharing the recipe and the tips for a crunchy base. Made it for the first time watching from Australia 🇦🇺

We love this recipe and will try this updated version tomorrow! Excited!

I made your recipe this morning and not only does it taste amazing, but my house smells SOOOOOO GOOD!!! Thank you for this recipe! It’s so easy to follow and this is hands down the best spanakopita I’ve ever had!

Dear Dimitra, You’re Spanakopita Recipe looks like it would taste really delicious! I’m definitely going to be trying it out! I especially liked your addition of Ricotta and the fact that you used Butter. Personally, l prefer half Olive Oil & Butter mixture. I really loved the method of prettying-up the top of your Spanakopita with the fluted Phyllo! I already knew your hack using Bread Crumbs to avoid a “Soggy Bottom”. (Only because, I’ve been a professional pastry chef for nearly 40 years.) I occasionally make “Spanakopita Rolls” usually for Brunches with my girlfriends. It’s my Spanakopita version of Baked Manicotti. I’ve even individual 5” x 1” Spanakopita in Crème Brûlée Dishes. It’s a little more time consuming and I’ll only do that Mother’s Day or National Grandparent’s Day, the 2nd Sunday in September. Thank You, l really like your Channel, you have a lovely personality and a very nice speaking voice. ♥️👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Oh man, level up! I have made your spanikopita before and a bunch of your recipes...Legit!!! I'm excited. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and this awesome upgrade to an already amazing recipe!

I love Greece. I love Greek food. I will definitely make it. With love from Baku❤️❤️❤️❤️

@Ellada-hu5tx

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂🤦🏻‍♀️

Γειά στα χέρια σου Δήμητρα μου, η φρυγανιά στο ταψί πριν στρώσεις το φύλο, υπέροχη ιδέα. Σε παρακολουθώ αλλά 1 φορά σχολιάζω! Φιλιά από Αθηνα

I have been making the olive oil version of this recipe (an average of 1 per week) since I became a “non meat eater”. I am mega healthy at 69. I cannot wait to try a higher caloric version! The soggy bottom has been a constant battle. Thank you!😀

I tried this recipe this morning! I did have to substitute the ricotta and I may or may not have forgotten to add the eggs... but it still turned out really well. I love the panko trick! Thank you for sharing your recipe :)

This is SO SO delicious! Took it to work for a potluck and every last crumb was devoured! Had to give out the recipes to several people. I find it tricky to work with phyllo but even though I had numerous tears -it didn't matter...it is forgiving. Have made this numerous times...just absolutely love it!!!!!

@DimitrasDishes

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard that convection ovens do the same. Please let me know how they turn out in the oven of you try it :)

@anaibrahim1365

2 жыл бұрын

@@DimitrasDishes Good job it looks amazing, what brand is the Phyllo dough, it looks so soft & where did you get it from plz

@betsychavez2914

4 ай бұрын

Made it tonite, replaced ricotta w/cottage cheese; because brother in-law digestion doesn’t do well with ricotta. Baked it in convection oven, no burn. Great crispy top!

Tried this updated version for a family party on Sunday. We did mix by hand like the first version, though. Was a huge success-everyone loved it! Thank you.

What completely through instructions ! Made me feel I can do this. Thank you.♥️

Absolute genius with the breadcrumbs! This recipe is so delicious!

Thank you Dimitra you make Greek cuisine easy !

What great timing! I was already planning on making your Spanakopita tomorrow!

I love everything you make. It all looks so good I can’t imagine how good it tastes. Thank you for your Recipes

I’ve used your recipe many times and it’s the best I have ever had ! You are making a good cook out of me .

I’m Macedonian and Greek (plus a few other things). I love this recipe. It’s the same as my zelnick sans the scallions. I have also used cream cheese in place of the ricotta in a pinch. It’s a little different, but still works well.

I can make this now in my sleep thanks to your easy instructions. I’m looking for a kitchen aide mixer. Hands have been doing all the mixing. I really love your recipes. Thanks again.

Thanks for the update! This is super helpful since we were definitely having the soggy bottom problem with the previous recipe!

I just made this for the first time ...... this recipe is the real deal. I love it and so did everyone else. The breadcrumb tip was on point and worked perfectly. This will be my go to recipe. Thank you ❤️

I will continue mixing this wonderful recipe with my hands, as I imagine you do too , when not on camera❤️😂

Amazing recipe! It looks absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing 😋

Love this, we went to Athens a few years back and had this and I was thrilled to find your recipe, it is my go to recipe. Thank you for sharing.

Ive been making spanikopita for 40 years + ALWAYS used ricotta,feta & parmesan Reggio. SO GOOD!!! Dimitria recipe is spot on!

I love love this recipe ❤ Last time I added some lemon zest and a little garlic to the filling, and I added 3/4 butter to 1/2 olive oil for the drizzle on the layers. My friend made your same version but added olive tepenade to the filling, and that was good too.😊

Thank you for sharing 🌼 A beautiful recipe and clear instructions 🌸🌸

One of the bests and not complicated recipe ❤️❤️❤️

Can't wait to try this recipe!

I can't wait to make this!! Looks absolutely amazing

BEAUTIFUL! as usual, I Love Love watching your videos, because I Love your recipes. Thank you Damitra for sharing your beautiful gift of cooking grecian food.

This is the second time I'm making it but for a different group this time, hope it comes out as good as the 1st, thank you so much for your wonderful family recipes.

This is one of the easiest and amazingly tasty dishes I've made in a long time. Thank you for sharing and thank your Mum. 💗

I made it and loved it! This is my second time making it in only 2 weeks so you know my family loves it too! Thank you so much for sharing this yummy and easy recipe.

I'm making Spanikopita for the first time tomorrow. I came here to watch, and now I'm ditching the recipe I printed for this one, LOL. WISH me luck! Happy Thanksgiving to all! 😊

Can’t wait to make this for the first time! My fiancé ordered a bag of spinach from Sam’s Club and it turned out to be way bigger than he thought so we don’t want it to go to waste 😅

“It’s probably the best spanakopita recipe in the internet”. Correction-it is HANDS DOWN the best Spanakopita I’ve ever had (and I’ve tried a lot of Spanakopita).

@Evangelinekco

2 жыл бұрын

Dude this is a simply and easy way to doing pie NOT family recipe.Mercy.This is not the best.The is with homemade fullo not ready and frozen.

@rutisharoni9249

2 жыл бұрын

Hello MRP, let's face it : there is no such thing as the best spanakopita recipe in the world !! It all depends on your own taste Dimitra's recipe is good but a while ago I saw on YT the spanakopita recipe of Ken Panagopoulos which is also good but both recipes have minor differences in ingredients. Most important is that we all enjoy whatever we like! Kalo Sabbato kai Kiriako from the Middle East! 🇬🇷

@janehollingsworth8108

2 жыл бұрын

@@Evangelinekco please be polite ~ unkind comments are unhelpful.

@GreekGodessDiva

Жыл бұрын

@@rutisharoni9249no need for your comment. Her recipe is the best. We are allowed to think it just like you think his is. Just be nice or don’t comment.

Made this recipe twice now and I am in love with it. Love all your recipes!

This never gets old, def trying this version thanks again Dimitroula x

Είναι τέλια η Σπανακόπιτα 😋σου, μπράβο Δήμητρα μου. 👏🏻 Χερετισματα και Φιλάκια από Γερμανία🥰

This is a family favorite! Made it a few times already served with a greek salad. I cant thank you enough for making me a superstar cook with kids! Moussaka tomorrow!

This is the best Spanakopita recipe I’ve ever come across! 😍🖤

You are the best cook! I have been making your version of spanakopita for a while - I always use fresh dill and lots of it - so good ! Thank you for your cooking channel on KZread !

Recipe is very good, it came out delicious . Thank you for updated version

So wonderfully delicious, Dimitra, thank you 😋

Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe😋 can’t wait to make it.👍🏼

Such a beautiful dish. Have made this twice--it's terrific. Thank you Dimitra.

Thank you very much 😍😍😍😍Just yesterday I prepared by your recipe the most delicious spanakopita.

This incredible. Thank you for making this so much easier.

My family loved it!!! Best recipe!

Beautifully done

Excellent updates! I am Greek and my mother spent hours making spanakopita. No lies, her kitchen always smells great when she is cooking, but these are great hacks for people like me who don't want to spend that much time making spanakopita. P.S. I don't think the breadcrumbs are necessary.

Ty! We love Spanakopita so yummy!! Ty for sharing your Mum's recipe

The best recipe I’ve eaten and done. I’m Greek! Thank you for sharing it!

I made this last night and it came out fantastic!! Thank you! Adding the ricotta was a huge deal!

All I can say is...Baby girl you did that! It was amazing, Thank you so much!

My Spanakopita was a hit for Thanksgiving! Thank you for this recipe.

Beautiful! we just got a stand mixer and I’m gonna give this method a try. You are a treasure, Dimitra! thank you so much for sharing your amazing recipes with the world.

Love your Spanakopita ! warms me up in the winter and makes us happy Thank you !!! Jeni from Montreal Canada

Ooh👀 your spanakopita recipe is the best! 😍 I made it for Christmas for my son. I'll be sure to try this version too. Tysm

Love love love your recipe and your explanation ❤️

I made your spanakopita following your old video, and it was a winner! I will try this one now, with butter. I don't like washing my food processor, so I will stick with my hands. Plus it's so satisfying to touch this yummy mess.

Thank you for this delicious recipe. ❤

I made Spanakopita for the first time a couple of months ago. I just got a request to make it again this weekend. Dimitra, what an amazing recipe! Your momma taught you well girl!

I just love you girl! The recipes are awesome!!

I love how you have made something really yummy and easy to do. And who doesn't like Zorba dance although great as it was had a terrible ending

Thanks for the updated improvements. Making it this morning by request as I always copy your recipe for spinach pie. I always get the duty of making it as it is so good.

Thank you for the recipe. Will definitely try it.

Wow thanks so much for sharing this recipe. this is one of my favorite dishes and I am so gonna give it a try. Thanks again.

I was making Spanakopita for the first time using a different recipe. I found yours and stopped in the preparation and made yours! I am so glad I did it was absolutely amazing. Actually it was your older version. Next time I will try this. I accidently forgot the eggs and I could not tell they were missing. Love every bite. Spinach and dill was fresh right out of my garden. Thank you!!

Extremely good tutorial. Thank you

I definitely will be trying my next one this way! Tfs 💖

I’m going to try it. You did a great job explaining it to us. It looks soooo good!😊