Bougatsa is, arguably, one of Greece’s greatest gifts to the culinary world. Layers of buttered filo encase a sweet semolina custard which is baked into a golden flaky pie. Dusted with icing sugar and cinnamon, it’s the perfect accompaniment to, well, just about anything.
If you can’t be bothered pre-baking pastry cases, you can just cut circles of puff pastry and place some of the filling on one half. Fold over and press the edges together, then bake at 200°C for 25 minutes.
Cypriot Tiropita is made differently from Greek Tiropita. This wonderful halloumi and mint pie is baked in a ring tin and has sweet and savoury flavours to it.
Inspired by the exotic spices of the Middle East, this sweet and savoury chicken pastilla is filled with freekeh, almonds, kale and dried fruits.
Think sausage roll, but bigger. Filo pastry is used to create a light, yet oh-so-satisfying pie that is perfect for entertaining or a comforting meal with friends. Roll up, roll up! All our irresistible sausage roll recipes are right this way...
Cypriot Tiropita is made differently from Greek Tiropita. This wonderful halloumi and mint pie is baked in a ring tin and has sweet and savoury flavours to it.
Traditional halloumi pies Χαλλουμοτες
Made with Cyprus’s national cheese, traditional halloumi pies are salty snacks that can be enjoyed for breakfast or anytime snack. Halloumi pies come in various shapes and sizes! Special thanks go to Paris Avgoustou parisavg for sharing his recipe for us! For the dough: 500gr plain flour 360ml lukewarm water (might need more or less depending […]
Cypriot Tiropita is made differently from Greek Tiropita. This wonderful halloumi and mint pie is baked in a ring tin and has sweet and savoury flavours to it.
Looking for a quick and easy dinner that's bursting with flavour? Look no further than san choy bow, lettuce cups filled with sweet and savoury mince.
This wonderful smokey, rich and creamy beef stroganoff recipe is a spectacular dinner when served over steamed rice or fresh pasta. The quantities in this recipe will easily serve four as a main meal and leave enough for four ten-centimetre pies for lunch the next day.
Perfect for a light lunch or to pop in a picnic, Mary Berry's recipe for Leek and Stilton Quiche, as seen on her BBC 1 series, Classic, pairs sweet leek with bold stilton.
Authentic Russian piroshki with savory beef, onion, and dill filling, deep-fried until fluffy and golden; these piroshki are also delicious when baked.
Sweet tarts, cheesy appetizers, savory pies, and more.
Old Rag Pie is not the most glamorous name for something which, while being incredibly simple to make, will have you, and anyone who eats it, in raptures. The name is the English translation for the Greek Patsavouropita, created by bakeries as a way of using up old scraps of filo pastry: the "old rags" indicated by the title. In Greece, there are two variants, one sweet, one savoury, but this version merges the two, adding honey to salty feta, to create what I can best describe (in taste terms) as a Greek cheesecake.
Sweet tarts, cheesy appetizers, savory pies, and more.
Made with Cyprus’s national cheese, traditional halloumi pies are salty snacks that can be enjoyed for breakfast or anytime snack. Halloumi pies come in various shapes and sizes! Special thanks go to Paris Avgoustou parisavg for sharing his recipe for us! For the dough: 500gr plain flour 360ml lukewarm water (might need more or less depending […]
You only need six ingredients to make these simple Baileys soaked puddings.
There’s nothing bland or ordinary about this scrumptious vanilla pie.
When the theme “Sweet as Pie” was announced for this months Sweet Adventures Blog Hop hosted by KC of the Capers of a Kitchen Crusader… apple pie came to mind. Warm apple pie with…
This healthy pastry recipe is very easy to make, and uses just 2 everyday ingredients (plus salt and water!). It's gluten-free, vegan, and a healthier alternative to traditional shortcrust pastry. It's an ideal healthy pie crust for both sweet and savoury treats.
Kolokotes – traditional vegan Cypriot Pumpkin Pies filled with pumpkin, bulgur, raisins, and spices.
Kolokithopita is a Greek pumpkin pie made with shredded pumpkin, rice, and warm Fall spices - all encased in a crispy, light filo pastry. It's different, delightful and downright delicious.
A traditional Cornish Pasty is what Americans know as a hand pie, filled with very simple ingredients it is hard to believe just how much flavour these beef pies have!
Recipes include salt 'n' peppered sausage rolls. The perfect picnic or party food, sausage rolls are incredibly easy to make, especially when using bought puff pastry.
Ham and leek pie is a comforting, creamy, savory pie recipe that uses simple ingredients - just ham, leeks, potatoes, carrots, and a few other ingredients. Topping with a puff pastry crust makes it complete!
Feta cheese hand pies or tyropitakia in Greek is a very popular snack, very tasty and ideal for parties or gatherings with friends.
This vegetarian-friendly version of crispy chilli beef noodles is delicious, comforting and makes a great, quick and easy one-pan single-serving dinner for any time of year. You can throw in any veggies you like to make it healthier too!
If you can’t be bothered pre-baking pastry cases, you can just cut circles of puff pastry and place some of the filling on one half. Fold over and press the edges together, then bake at 200°C for 25 minutes.
Galatopita is a traditional Greek dessert made of Fillo Pastry and a luscious custard. It is a wonderful filo pastry dessert perfect for celebrations or intimate gatherings. Unlike galaktoboureko, galatopita doesn't have a sugar syrup. It s a great custard dessert for winter and wonderful enjoyed wa
Feta cheese hand pies or tyropitakia in Greek is a very popular snack, very tasty and ideal for parties or gatherings with friends.
Like spanakopita, tiropita is also a savoury Greek pie encased in a filo crust, however instead of a spinach, herb and feta filling, tiropita is filled with a mixture of cheese and eggs.
A traditional Cypriot Flaouna recipe, for you to prepare this delicious treat to perfection! Discover all the secrets behind the perfect flaouna, sweet savoury and infused with the delicious aromas of mahlab and mastic!
We’ve taken the classic flavour combination of apples and creamy custard, and encased it in syrup drenched Kataifi Pastry to create a delicious version of apple pie. The crispy texture of the Kataifi Pastry works wonderfully with the luscious custard filling. If you’ve never cooked with Kataifi Past
Discover the secrets to a great chicken pie. We use an easy one-pan filling, and bake it in a cake tin so it can be easily turned out and cut into neat wedges
