Amazing Spanakopita Recipe

This Spanakopita recipe is a classic Greek pie that you will wish you made sooner! It features fresh spinach, herbs, onion, garlic, and feta cheese, all wrapped up in layers of golden, buttery, and flaky phyllo dough! Crispy, savory, and comforting, each bite is full of flavor and is a guaranteed hit at the dinner table. It's so full of flavor and a favorite dish from my childhood. You can make this whenever you have some time then freeze them and bake from frozen!
RECIPE: preppykitchen.com/spanakopita...
ORDER MY BOOK!
www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/prep...
www.indiebound.org/book/97819...
www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/...
www.target.com/p/preppy-kitch...
SUBSCRIBE ► / @preppykitchen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
ADD ME ON:
Tiktok: vm.tiktok.com/ZMJxw57rA/
Instagram: / preppykitchen
Pinterest: / preppykitchen
Website: www.PreppyKitchen.com
Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/preppykit...
Facebook: / preppykitchen

[@HelloGudbye93]

As an African, I in fact *do* have an INCONCEIVABLY large skillet 😂😂😅 I was already excited to see your take on my fave Greek dish, but now I'm even more excited that I won't have to make it in batches 😂

[@missoldskool]

😂

[@sassyperry6382]

Are Africans known for having large skillets?

[@alb91878]

Lol, I saw a video once on how they make the sheets from scratch and I was blown away! Holy hell, it would take me a month to make that and it would turn out horrible! What a laborious task!!!

[@kaktusdesiberie7196]

@@sassyperry6382Yes actually. They are very family oriented societies and often they cook for a lot of people. If you go to an African grocery store and they happen to have the large pots you’ll see. 😊

[@daigbogu]

Married into an African family, I too have a comically large skillet 😅

[@janebeville7446]

More Greek recipes please!

[@nancydelu4061]

Agreed !!! More Greek, Cyprus, and Turkiye area cooking demos.

[@janet9721]

YES! galaktoboureko recipe please! My fave as well.

[@greekgodapollosfarts7823]

Yes please 🙂

[@Lipstickandchampagne]

I’m with you! Their cuisine is a guilty pleasure

[@cheflaado]

Hi please tell me some Greek recipes so that I can make on my channel soon

[@Mita7401]

“DID YOU MAKE THE PHYLO DOUGH FROM SCRATCH” 😆 Love it!

[@joannacummins4839]

Labour intensive? Yes! Took me two glasses of wine to get through it. Finished product? Delicious!

[@TheSkeetergirl]

I laughed so hard. I have an aunt who always wants to know if you made this or that from scratch. She gives you the side stink eye while she’s asking.😂

[@lisawhicker]

I would watch your videos even if I had no intention of making the dish. Both your recipes and your presence are remarkably lovable.

[@sassyperry6382]

I agree; I can't get enough of this channel!!!

[@gabatronOG]

Lol “look at those layers in the philo!” Cut scene to. “DId yOU maKe ThE PHIlo douGH FrOm SCRatch?!” I died 😂😂

[@janebeville7446]

I love to cut the Phyllo in strips and make into triangles for an appetizer. I learned this at a cooking demo at the Greek Festival. They freeze well too!.I love these!

[@PreppyKitchen]

My mom loves making them for parties!

[@setauket2022]

Do u ever add creme cheese or ricotta?

[@lesliecurtin8911]

My Armenian grandmother DID make her own phyllo dough. She had a long table in the kitchen and a long broomstick handle she used as a rolling pin. It was so much fun watching her roll out the dough. She made her own until a neighbor told her they sold it at the local market, Also just watched your stuffed grape leaves episode. I make vegetarian ones knows as Yalangi Dolma- no meat, just rice, onions and some spices. My family and friends love them and, just saying, at the last big family party, my dolma won out over the caterer's!

[@sazji]

I make my own. It's a skill that takes some practice, but the difficulty is overstated actually, and it's SO worth it, as I'm sure you remember. :-)

[@godschild3640]

He’s smart he’s funny he’s interesting to listen to you. He’s just the perfect guy.💕

[@jaa499]

Yes he is all that!

[@sashagreenly.realtor]

Just got it into the oven...I was doing great until the last few layers then I was getting tired and thought, omg, I can't believe I'm making this on a weeknight...You make it look so easy and I felt so inspired so I made this with a rotisserie chicken and sliced beets on the side...My son is going to be so happy when he walks in the door as this is normally only something I would do for a holiday. I'm so proud of myself!! Thank you!!

[@pameladamaris3204]

This was the very first dish I made as a new cook when I was in my early 20's, (possibly late teens). I never learned to cook from my mom as she wasn't a cook. She did cook, but hated it, consequently, we ate out A LOT! I was in my first apartment and bought my first cookbook, and for some insane reason, I chose this as my first dish I would attempt to make. I truly enjoyed making it, and it was sooooo good. That was when I realized that, unlike my mom, I enjoyed cooking. ☺️

[@meenalpatil1537]

Hey John Please share more recipes using Phyllo dough and create a playlist for that 😍🥰

[@anitajinfla9762]

That would be a great idea... Hopefully he will see this.... A make a few recipes.

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice recipie John! They looks amazing! I love Spanakopita and we eat them a lot! In Cyprus we love a lot the Greek food! I think for me the Greek food is the best! Have a nice day and good weekend! Have a good week! 👍👏🍴

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thank you !!! Hope you enjoy

[@DiaDia18]

@@PreppyKitchen Thanks John! 🤩🤩🤩

[@dww2006]

People think it’s complicated but it’s not, just takes time but so are lots of other recipes. You make it look quite simple. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thank you! I've been making spanakopita for years, but just needed a refresher on how to assemble it properly. i liked your idea of tucking in the edges like pie dough - worked beautifully!

[@christinagedeon7807]

I’ve used this same recipe but I don’t pre-cook the spinach. I chop up fresh spinach and add to cooked onions, garlic and herbs and feta….and then add the eggs. Comes out great every time! Also, using Ghee butter prevents the philly from puffing up (no water in Ghee). Thanks for sharing this recipe!

[@barbiebarrios4908]

I Love to Making an Amazing Spanakopita and i love it 💕

[@PreppyKitchen]

Oh thank you!!!

[@judyroberts7815]

I’ve made your spanakopita SO MANY TIMES this summer and served with your Greek salad, my family loves! And yes please, I hope you do a Galaktoboureko video 😊❤

[@dvarn59]

Oh, the Greek in me is loving this. I don’t make Spanakopita because nobody in my house eats it. But I do love it, at all of our Greek family get togethers this was a staple. Of course we alway had stuffed grape leaves, which I make often, as well as Pastitsio. My yia yia loved to spoil us with all of the Greek food.

[@kuroneko3896]

Perhaps you could make the triangle style to freeze and bake as your own personal side dish. I'm going to try it in a pizza pop size for myself! 😋

[@adk4419]

All versions are perfect because they are made with LOVE and family gathering together ❤

[@DansBackcountry]

So glad to see you including your son!

[@Jackster310]

Totally agree with your assessment of garlic amounts in recipes. I always make our version of spanakopita for Easter and add chopped fresh jalepenos for a little kick.

[@nicki66]

Looks beautiful! I am for sure going to try this!

[@azigar]

You have no idea how soothing you are. I'm a healthcare worker, and when I've had a rough day, I watch your videos to come down a few. Thank you!

[@barbp2768]

Looks amazingly delicious! I married into the Greek culture and have loved cooking Greek food for years. Volunteering at the ‘Church Festival’ is a great way to learn different ways of cooking. Spanakopita is a favorite of many. When our son was in college, I made Spanakopita and cut each piece to fit in a zip top plastic sandwich bag. He’d stack the bags in his mini fridge freezer. He’d heat them in his small microwave. I made a disposable cooler for his long drive to campus. I lined a box with newspaper and used small plastic containers (restaurant leftover) of frozen water to keep everything cold. Thank you for this video!

[@aurorapadilla2050]

Can’t wait to make it! Love the way you added all the visuals for the ingredients in your website!

[@olimpiarossettikrauss1884]

Yesssss please more greek dishes and dessetrs!!!!

[@traciewilliams1408]

Made this tonight, it was the best version of spanakopita I’ve ever made, so good and simple

[@shellymac7597]

I love Spanakopita ! Thanks John

[@susansmyth8028]

😊 This looks absolutely scrumptious! Thank you for another yummy recipe 😋

[@theopistipapachristoforou454]

I have lived in s.afrika 35years from young age and now in Cyprus I always make and bake this lovely spinach pie.Some times i mix also creek spinach called lachana and feta mix with haloumi cheese and not salt cose halloumi salted.

[@annasndl]

I just love your videos, always puts me in a good mood!

[@rubytuesdayphoenix]

I love the detail about scoring it before it goes in the oven!

[@sassyperry6382]

I can't wait to try this!!!

[@EM-mw2qr]

My good friend makes these little spinach pies for special occasions. She also makes pepperoni ones. So delicious!

[@BigChef925]

Wow havent eaten spanakopita in years. Thanks for reminding me. Looks great!

[@kimbattaglia4248]

I just love watching you you are so funny

[@nadiatoka6630]

Well done dear John!🎉 I’m a Greek fan of you ❤

[@EasyCookingWithLindaB]

Amazing!!! I love Spanakopita!! John, this is beautiful!!!

[@tabletmanousakakis1449]

That looks unbelievably delicious!! Thanks for sharing 😋🤤

[@erikak3328]

so wonderful you have such joy doing what you love most~

[@SavoryExperimentsCooking]

This is one of my faves -- thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!

[@RS-gl9ht]

Looks so delicious thank you!

[@nancylombera978]

This looks sooo goood!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@mrgarner4796]

Love your recipes, tips and videos. This recipe is over the top.

[@Kelliena]

Looks amazing! Thank-you for all that you do! Hope your son feels better.

[@kailisworld-2026]

Looks delicious!!

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thank you so much!!

[@bebomora7391]

Oh my goodness! That look so amazing!! Thank you so much for this recipe!❤❤

[@donnacostanzo6291]

I use a potato ricer to squeeze the water out of the spinach. Smaller batches works best. Looks yummy!😊

[@Ehthr]

Just made this, it's delicious and easy to make, thank you ❤

[@siminskitchen]

Wonderful amazing and delicious . Loved the recipe. Thank you so much for the recipe.

[@winniecardona8057]

Always like your recipes. Never boring presentation!

[@hnichol2506]

Slice it before you bake....what a great idea!!!

[@annbrookens945]

I love spanakopita...now I'm going to have to make some! And yes, please do that Greek dessert. I've never had it and would love to try it!

[@jul.escobar]

Looks amazing 🤩

[@antoinettefarrugia6513]

Looks delicious, cute little guy 🥰 hope he’s felling better

[@Giah-iv7fo]

Thanks for sharing , it's looks great , Im part Greek , wow it looks great

[@kima.6611]

It's great to see the differences between this recipe and the one from 5 years ago. I don't know which one to make for dinner tomorrow!

[@deborahcarr2077]

I had a complete John Kanell dinner party tonight and everything was a huge hit - spanakopita, Greek salad and dressing, dolmades with the lemon egg sauce and baklava. I recommended the cookbook and youtube channel for the many other recipes and cooking tips. Thanks so much for continuing to post these recipes and videos with instructions that ensure success.

[@griselysmartinezluna2399]

Thank you so much for this recipe, it’s so delicious 🤤🤤🤤♥️♥️♥️

[@pennykay6149]

OMG Yes! I need your recipe for Galaktoboureko. Its been my favorite for years. I worked in a restaurant for a Greek family years ago and the chef was amazing. He made a lamb stew he called Kapama thay I have never found anywhere else.

[@sedabadalian5087]

Absolutely adore your videos! I can find most of the recipies I want from your channel. Simple to follow and fun to make❤️

[@calokent411]

Incredibly delicious recipe, I know it from my grandmother. Now I have to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@joyfulnoise349]

My hubby just ordered me your cookbook I can’t wait until it gets here! You have taught me so much and made me a better cook and baker! Thank you for all you do, your the brother I wish I had!

[@foodbrimful]

Super delicious and unique recipe ❤❤❤

[@morganfern29]

I love love love spanakopita. I have mot had it in a long time. It is absolutely delicious.

[@Yasmine-music]

This recipe looks amazing! I would love to see a recipe for galaktaboureko, because it’s my favourite Greek dessert as well!

[@singinstar48]

Me too!

[@Bioluvskatz]

Looks sooo good!

[@ampersand2001]

One of my favorites, and I'm so glad I grew up in Detroit with Greektown! Opa!!

[@swapnanilkar4786]

Really amazing, delicious n yummy. 😋😋.

[@bethaneh5318]

Loved seeing your son help out! I would have loved brushing the butter on when I was little. Sounds like fun! ❤

[@kerrylynnparsons7879]

Yes!!! 🥰 I watched that video of you and your mom making Spanopekida. ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@jamesbodnarchuk3322]

Looks delish!

[@shelskitchen3311]

Fantastic! I will be making it this week! Thank you.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

That looks delicious 😋

[@Cstulhu]

I really enjoyed how chatty you were this video and hope to see more like it! My mum used to make this when I was a kid and recently I’ve been wanting to give it a try as well, so I think this really has kicked my butt into gear because your recipe looks so delicious!

[@AmberU]

One of my favorite greek dishes and when its done correct fabulous ! I was raised back east and there was a restaurant there that had the best spinach pie but ill watch john and make my own tasty version!

[@terrihasstedt5855]

I love mine made into small bites triangles....yes to your favorite Greek dessert, it's my favorite as well. Everytime I visit home NY, head to Astoria to get my fix of both of these dishes

[@AmberU]

The kids will be some great cooks i envy them lol so sweet !

[@aliciaperez8509]

I’m so glad you made this recipe. I’ve been wanting to make this for a long time. My best friend makes it and I’m always intimidated to try it, but not anymore! Thanks for your detailed, and fun, instructions! 😊

[@bharatishah4955]

Nice recipe.Thanks I will try.God bless you

[@ThePenngates]

This looks amazing, far more appealing in appearance than the store-bought frozen kind! I have never made this before, but I happen to have all of the ingredients so I'm going to give it a try and hope it comes out ok. Thanks for the recipe!

[@AleksandraDeegan]

John, I tried the recipe you made with your mom few years ago and it was hands down the best spinakopita I had in my life! I don't know if it is possible to beat it :)

[@CynM.]

I made that, too. It turned out so tasty.

[@sharonharrison3611]

Such a cute little guy. I bet you're a great parent. Just precious 💙 This is an interesting and looks delicious!

[@hannahthomas5211]

thank you so much for helping me through this dish! your company was lovely during the three hours (worth it) it took me :) you're wonderful!

[@LauraMarolakos]

OMG, you're Greek, "it's a tactle thing" ? I love you even more ! Bravo hahahaha

[@anacristinaangermund4246]

Amazing 👏 the best recipe 😋

[@mustangmikki1947]

Firs 21:54 t of all, I am not Greek. But I saw the recipe you made with your Mom for Spanakopita, and have made it several times. I now make it every year for my disbabled Greek neighbor for Christmas. Every year she says she likes it more than the last batch LOL ! It is fun to make & I enjoy doing it so much. I will have to try this recipe this year & see what she says ! Thanks !

[@nathalieguiragossian6981]

I enjoy your recipes! Thank you so much for sharing them. I also love ghalaktobourego, my favourite Greek dessert. 🤗🤗 Have a great week! 🙏🤗

[@steverouleau1184]

I love spannokopita. Worked for a greek fella for like 20 years. I've learned lots from him

[@notbaltic280]

My favourite cook.

[@judymcdougall]

That was wonderful. Just how my grandma made it

[@abstutheit]

I'm glad you stayed on camera to chat while you wilted the spinach. It was fun to hear your musings.

[@fayem4091]

Σε ευχαριστούμε Τζόν για την υπέροχη συνταγή και για την αγάπη προς την αυθεντικότητα

[@maryfortune9989]

Im making this for the 1st time this weekend and out of all the recipes Ive seen on you tube this one looks like the best/easiest! Thank you John!

[@cindyms.1237]

I made your recipe that you made with your mom and it was delicious. I've made it since and always add a little nutmeg and toasted pine nuts to it. Now I need to make it again. Thank you John.

[@scottfisher2449]

Wow. Thnak you this was amazing

[@sashafretton1049]

Delicious and healthy 😊😊😊

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

LOVE spanakopita! I can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks John.

[@PreppyKitchen]

Hope you enjoy!!