HORTOPITA: My Grandmother's Greek Wild Greens Pie with Homemade Phyllo Pastry

[@KylieFlavell]

I hope you like this recipe! Many of you have been asking me for healthier dinner meal ideas. You can find the recipe here: www.kylieflavell.com/index.php/2022/03/11/greek-wild-greens-pie-with-homemade-phyllo-pastry-hortopita/ Thank you for watching!

[@cheriemoonquaker4215]

Ah! Another stunning video to hit a home run on all of a person senses! I love you Kylie. Wow! This is going to be fun rey! Looking forward to seeing your skirt finished also...

[@catherinehegu3064]

Merci beaucoup pour cette jolie recette de vacances que nous partagerons en famille! 😄😘

[@angelinastone9894]

Grazie molto Kylie! 🥬🥧😋

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Beautiful recepie and video! The only place that competes with Italy for my heart is indeed the Greek coast and islands. Thankyou fir emboldening me to brave making philo from scratch, it's not even close to the reasonable weather for this harvest in Scandinavia but I will definately cook this when summer arrives. Can't wait! Eucharistó Kylie. ♥️🙏

[@TiaZilber]

I made this and it was sooooo gooood! I had to use a gluten free store bought dough, but next time? I'm making a GF dough. In fact, I might just make one so I have it for next time. This is going into the regular rotation of food in my house!

[@senzaliving928]

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the supreme cinematography talent that is Kyle Flavell?? The tremendous effort in filming and painstaking editing involved in producing this, and all the videos you deliver here on KZbin is not lost one me, a fellow content creator. Thank you for a sharing all the beauty you capture, Kylie. Love fromToronto, Enza ❤️

[@KylieFlavell]

This means so much to me. Thank you. 🙏

[@senzaliving928]

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[@bombaytalkie.]

@@KylieFlavell X2!

[@elizabethmalone6379]

You will turn Guido greek

[@soleilgrey8466]

@@KylieFlavell I always feel like I'm watching a movie :) please continue to create the magic for us. It transports me to area that at this time in life, I'm not able to visit. blessings. xo

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

Thank-you Kylie! 🦋You are a treasure! 🦋This channel is spectacular! 💙🦋💙

[@kwnstantinospyrgousis4123]

...And spanakopita and tyropita and so many other Greek pies,,,i am so glad that you don't forget your greek roots,,,make more greek foods and sweets they are delicious...Many kisses from Greece and Crete island,,we are waiting for you again...Oooo what about your husband did he like it??Kisses Anastasia...

[@angelamoreno5914]

As a fellow greek, you brought me back to a time that I hold dear to my heart. I could smell and taste everything. I cried and smiled through it all! Kylie, you touch everyone in such endearing ways, whether with food, decorations, restorations or just a conversation from the heart. Your talents are something beyond what a simple lens from a camera can capture. Imagine...all these emotions by making a hortopita! haha You're definitely a unique and beautiful soul to say the least! 💙

[@billm3210]

Good for you. You made your own filo and mountain greens. Like my grandma. I miss her cooking.

[@AidenSlavick]

I just love your videos so much! They are so beautiful and peaceful. Thank you for sharing your passion and work with us. Sending you love and light. This dish looks so delicious and makes me want to travel back to Greece and Italy.

[@WellnesswithLin]

Kylie, would you ever consider doing a video on your style and where you shop?! Or more day in the life? Beautiful work, I’m a new fan 💕

[@mariatzamali9018]

Ciao Kylie, sei bravissima. Un altro modo che usiamo in Grecia per dare alle nostre pite quel bel colore è di sbattere un tuorlo con un cucchiaino d'acqua e poi spennellare la pita prima di infornarla.. Un bacio d' Atene!!

[@athinaforouli]

How lovely that you are from a Greek origin!! Your grandmother can be very proud of you because everything you do, you do it beautifully!!

[@katyp6702]

Bravo Kylie, as a Greek I salute you. I'm a mom and housewife and have never made phyllo myself. I always buy the ready one from the supermarket which is fine but a homemade phyllo is delicious but I never have the time or patience to make it myself. Therefore I salute you, your pita is fantastic. Kudos to your grandma for teaching you.

[@MsVitaMaria]

Kylie, my mom came from Gioia Del Colle,Body, and when I was a little girl, she would pull the dandelion weeds and always be cooking greens with olive oil and garlic salt and lemon. She would always tell me if I eat these greens and vegetables that I would always have clear skin and no acne problems , and I didn’t have acne problems. Watching you make this creation, this lovely pie lovingly and old fashion style, reminds me of my mom cooking in the kitchen and watching her cook. I love that you are replicating all your recipes the old fashion way, but more importantly from your grandmother! I went through that same thing… wanting to preserve the old fashion recipes and reminders of my youth, watching my mom cook in the kitchen, just like you do!! Great cinematography as always! Painstaking details that are just gorgeous, plus you are gorgeous!

[@irisiris3868]

As a greek myself, this was such a touching video to watch from my favourite person on the internet! Sending lots of love to you and your loved ones Kylie! ❤️

[@KylieFlavell]

💙💙💙💙💙 Thank you!

[@irisiris3868]

@@KylieFlavell 💙❤️

[@bellafantousi6480]

Same here.....as a Greek I was moved with Kylie's delicate and sensitive approach to her Greek heritage. Love and respect from the USA...filakia

[@toulla186]

As a Greek Aussie myself, I couldn’t agree more 😊thank you Kylie for your beautiful videos as always 🙏Toulla

[@vasilikimitseli3322]

Bravo!!!!!!You transferred the Greek spirit in your cooking. Thanks and kisses from Athens

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

This is wonderful- you’re authentic ευχαριστώ - that’s sooo yum- the best 🥰

[@theldiaries2493]

I swear, I have teared watching this ❤️ big Love from a Philhellene

[@milagroguardiola7150]

This was a happy video. I especially liked the ending of you and Guido dancing together by yourselves. Thank you so very much.

[@carolynlulinski8593]

I loved watching. My mouth was watering as I watched you take a bite. ❤ until next time .

[@HoneyBunster]

Oh Kylie, you did transport me to Greece! Thank you.

[@shirleyboy8859]

What a Delightful Film Kylie..... I was smiling from the very start to the very end.... Thank you....... :-) xx

[@nathalienurse3336]

Kylie - once again perfection! Could NEVER make this but you make it look so easy. The best part is the dancing at the end, so lovely………..🤗🇨🇦

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

You make greens "sound" delicious❗ 😋 🤫😃

[@Natalia_X8787]

We always loved you ❤ but now that we know that you are also Greek, we love you a little bit more!! I ve been following you the past 2 years and it s such a lovely surprise to find out that you have greek roots! Love from Athens!!!!💗💗💞That's my first comment!!🌹

[@charma2629]

I m Greek, I live in Greece my whole life and yet only recently I begun making hortopita and spanakopita with homemade fyllo. Congratulations!

[@donnanancekivell9430]

Kylie the scenery in this vlog was absolutely stunning, omg the color of the water ...........the recipe looks wonderful...... l could smell it through my IPAD screen.........have a wonderful week.............Donna in Toronto

[@mariamarneri4250]

Unique Kylie!! Greek tourist organization should pay you for this wonderful advertisement of my beautiful country! Thank you for all your amazing work we enjoy every week! All the best to you and your loved ones, kalimera from Athens 🤗

[@ginatees3262]

So much beauty and care in everything that you do.

[@Cenepk101]

As a Greek girl with a Yiayia that made a version of this: I LOVED THIS !!!! Sitting here with my sister who came from 2 states away- watching- oohing & aaahing !!!! Sending this to my niece who adores you !!!! We love you, Kylie!!!!!!

[@KylieFlavell]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ladykfirst]

O my goodness! I’m soooo hungry now!

[@maraviza2370]

It was such a pleasant surprise hearing greek music and watching my favourite comfort food!!! You were opening the phyllo pastry with so much love....your grandmother would be so pround of you!!!Kisses and love from Thessaloniki ,Greece!!

[@KathyaKalinine]

I was so looking forward to seeing Guido devour this! I’m sure he loved it. I know I would! It looks amazing and I love that you put so much passion into the dishes you prepare. You not only have a marvelous gift of cinematography, but expert culinary skills. Bravissimo! 🇮🇹♥️

[@MayaLiladiVento]

I was waiting for Guido's reaction too!!!

[@ΓεωργίαΙγνατιάδου]

Thank you for sharing so beautiful moments from our country

[@helenkokkota7418]

Kylie! Thank you so much for this video. As a greek person I can tell you that Hortopita and Spanakopita are two of the most common pies served here and anyone can tell you that they have grown up eating this dish. Personally it brings me back so many memories of my grandparents, especially my grandpa who used to always bring me a piece of my grandma's homemade pie whenever I yould see him. Thank you for the memories your beautiful video brought to my mind.

[@marizamentzou3293]

Gorgeous video, storytelling and pie! ΜΠΡΑΒΟ!!

[@sophiapappas2217]

Your beautiful cinematographic presentation plays such an important role in all your vlogs! Thank you!

[@Maria-xe1bq]

Kylie in Greece we use a long an thinner stick to make the fylo. You should try it it is easier and quicker. Great job though as always. I admire you so much 😍

[@trshlombard]

My Sicilian grandmother made a greens pie very much like this, was never able to find any recipe for it, but so similar! She added anchovies under the top crust that was more of a bread dough. Those bitter greens make your mouth water, beautiful!

[@dimitrakreouzi7906]

You are a wonderful woman. Well done on the pie xxx

[@R.P.Miller]

Cooking and baking delicious homemade wholesome food, and sharing it with the people you love, is the most satisfying thing in the world. 💕🙏

[@KylieFlavell]

Agreed!

[@juliecarns]

Hi Kylie, Spring dandelion “weeds” that most Americans kill with pesticides are a superfood that pioneers crossing unexplored area of the USA flourished on after a winter with zero fresh veggies and greens. I love them! All the best, Julie 🌷

[@TenTenJ]

Yes, very true, I make dandelion salad to eat alongside pasta dishes, as a bitter contrast. I just add lemon, oil, salt and mix and remove chunks of garlic before eating. I absolutely love it. It is high in magnesium and has analgesic qualities, helps me sleep like a baby.

[@Cenepk101]

@@TenTenJ I never have used PESTICIDES or anything not organic in my yard ever. Because off my honey bees 🐝

[@Cenepk101]

I have to steal their honey at least every 4 years

[@TenTenJ]

@@Cenepk101 that sounds amazing!

[@Jayapullani]

I used dandelion leaves in curry and pasta dishes to replace spinach at times, and when spinach is in short supply, as the dishes stand there is no difference in the taste and very economical.

[@sofi_wanderess]

Kalimera Kylie.. just woke up watching this in bed before I get dressed to go to work and now craving xortopita.. Thankfully I'm in Greece so easy to find some in the local bakery( not as lovely as yours though) So I guess its going to be xoryopita for breakfast 😊 Thank you for your lovely videos!

[@noellepycior]

Just a beautiful escape every time you post and create 🥰 thank you Kylie

[@sandrabergquist1684]

Your recipes look delicious, and your approach to cooking is delightful. Wholehearted, knowledgeable, making everything from scratch. You're inspiring...Your baby is lucky to have a mom who will make delicious things from scratch. Thank you for all and congratulations on the birth.

[@iww6994]

I love Greece🌷

[@sharonpastore12]

I love the incorporation of the videos of your youth and Greece and where you've traveled and the differences between then and now and your beauty and has evolved it's all gorgeous very nice Love the video truly

[@christinaortega-pysherconk693]

As i watch you soak up the sun. I'm watching the snow fall from my window. I'm so jealous. I want to be soaking up the warm sun too. ❤ from Pennsylvania!!!! Your dish looked delicious... 😊

[@Elisa11183]

you and me Kylie we have many common things. I am Cypriot Greek and we share the same love for Italy. love your videos you always give me a sense of peace .

[@saralangley8797]

Ciao Kylie, A trick my mother taught me with thin pastry is to dampen the linen towel and keep the pastry covered till you use that piece! It has always worked for me ! I will be making this recipie this weekend and I know I will be transported back to Greece !!

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

NE England here; for many years i have eaten herbs and weeds from the garden in salads etc. because of their wonderful health benefits. " Waste not want not" was how i was brought up! This looks right up my street Kylie! 💜🌻🥳🍀☘🌿

[@KylieFlavell]

Indeed! That was a saying my family repeated every day in our house.

[@alexisp621]

New subscriber here (this video popped up on my recommended) who happens to be half Greek. As a first generation American I’m working hard to keep as much tradition going in my family as possible from both sides of my family and that includes a HUGE emphasis on food. Can’t wait to see more!

[@athinaforouli]

My daughter cooked today tsouknida( nettle) soup with a little quantity of potatoes and spinach. I had it smashed and added a lot of lemon! Really tasty and healthy

[@SommelierForHire]

I loved it! I make my coffee in my moto with foamed milk on top, settle on my sofa and enjoy immensely your videos every Sunday morning. I so look forward to Sundays and your video. grazie mille, xx Gianna BTW I always share your cooking videos with my Sister since she loves to cook and is so much more talented and patient. She also loves to chop things up and prep. LOL

[@tracyguenther4547]

This dish looks so amazing! I love spanikopita so I need to make this! I loved the music and the scenery. Greece is a place I have on my list to visit one day. I love hearing your sweet stories about your grandmother and cooking, how special!

[@jmz388]

Nice recipe and so fitting video kylie I especially enjoyed the dance ending as that is a very nice way to end a meal..

[@ХристинаЖукова-ь1ш]

You make my day so happy , the perfect video and music .Kylie thanks for everything ....

[@annbrosnan8586]

Oh my, not only mouth-watering but a work of art as well!

[@thevintagecountess]

Kylie you're a treasure! As Greek myself, I have to tell your hortopita is great!!

[@tessabrugge4758]

Oh my goodness, I lived in Greece for a couple of years and loved Horta, omg this was a trip down memory lane for me. One of the homes I used to teach English in, used to serve me Boiled Horta with lashings of lemon juice, served with fresh fish and fried potato Yummy. My favourite Greek Lunch for sure. Your pie looked exactly like the one the children's Yaya used to make xxxxx

[@KylieFlavell]

So then you really understand what I mean when I say I love greens! 🥰🌿💙

[@sunshinedayz7032]

I always crave my childhood foods while pregnant!! Such a fun and enjoyable time to revisit our favorite flavors of the past.

[@lauraclaudia8159]

Kylie, thank you so much!!!!Absolutely divine!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@kristiecox7350]

Wow, yum! Loved the ending with the two love birds dancing. 😍

[@laurenschneider1777]

I’ve never been confident enough to make phyllo from scratch! Thanks for making it look so approachable!!

[@italianhippie3951]

This looks so delicious 😋. The love and care that you put into all of your cooking is so heartwarming. My 22 month old grandson loves to be in the kitchen with me. Who knows, maybe he will make people smile someday just like you do. Cheers to all the Nonnas (Grandmas, YaYas, Omas, etc) out there inspiring their grandchildren! Thank you again for 17 minutes of joy. ✌🏻♥️🥬

[@miastupid7911]

KYLIE, AGAPE MOU! That was such a surprise! Woke up, grey and cold out, turned over, grabbed the tablet and you brought the sunshine and the nostalgia in all at once! So wonderful of you to share the recipe, the wonderful memories and the lovely picture of your elegant grandmother! With the state of the world today it made me cry. That generation was strong and we shall also have to be. Thank you for sharing. Beautiful video!

[@KylieFlavell]

So happy it moved you. Yes, when I feel dismayed by all the news of the week I always turn to traditional cooking to calm my thoughts.

[@miastupid7911]

@@KylieFlavell BTW, adding the ricotta was genius! And the analogy of horta to the fyllo is indeed hearty! And the song captures your love of family and describes the love you share with Guido. Wish everyone could understand the words. Glad you visited Kythera (from what I could discern). Everything you make is full of wonderfulness! Thank you for responding. Sending you all my love.

[@sld7616]

You provide happiness...thank you!!

[@barbaragrace1992]

One. The nostalgia is hitting home with that music. I loved Greece and wish I could go and live there.

[@michellew3932]

This looks so delicious! Last year we went to Croatia and had Burek, my daughter loved it so much. She comes home next week for a break from college and im going to surprise her with this. She loves vegetables and requests your immunity soup all the time. I bet I’ll be making that as well.

[@KylieFlavell]

How lovely. This reminds me of our mother always asking us what homecoming meal we’d like when we come home from study or work or living abroad. Food creates such intimate rituals.

[@joellenmeek658]

I always make my son’s favorite meal when he comes to visit - it is a wonderful tradition and means so much to us.

[@sheralschowe]

What a beautiful presentation. I grow many of these herbs and greens in my garden. Will attempt this completely plant based.

[@kanamichelle7404]

‘Tis a thing of beauty, Kylie. The colors at the beginning...makes me think of...

[@mythoughts2221]

That pie looks so yummy. Thank you for sharing it.

[@josianepolidori9896]

I have tried torta di erba in Corsica made with swiss chard and brocciu (ewe cheese) with many wild herbs from the surrounding fragrant hills. Your hortopita reminds me of it. Your video is a beautiful respite from the awful news in the world around us. Grazie.

[@paolaarchimbaud9076]

Congratulations Kylie, you are an incredible and talented woman.

[@Wendy-i1i]

😊Thankyou for this tradition Your grandmothers Greek pie 🥧 Recipe .It looks really nutritious and tasty with all the wild herbs 🌿.I used to make a spinach pie with extra vegetables it was a favourite with my family ! I Always enjoy your work !😊 cheers from 🇦🇺

[@dianecolumbus477]

I am so thrilled that you shared your grandmother’s receipe for hortopita. I am also so very thrilled to know you are Greek! I too am Greek and I was born in Velvendo, Kozani. My mom made so many pites ; all delicious! My favourite was prasopita; made with leeks. Have you ever had that one?

[@pattypinsky3085]

Again, Kylie, I completely expect to see your name on a cookbook, or being called out by a cinematic award show! And I’ll be able to say, yes, I knew her when…! Your voice is comforting, your hands are strong, your love is blessed, and your cinematography amazing! Seems everything you set your hand to is successful; could I ask if you know Jesus as your Savior? It seems thatGod has certainly blessed your life! I hope it continues for you both! Thank you for all your beautiful work, showing us the beauty of Italy and God’s handiwork there! Maybe we’ll run into each other when my sister and I celebrate our 60th and 65th birthdays in Italy! I can’t wait!👍🏻❤️🤗

[@melinaspiliopoulou8765]

Many greetings from Greece!!!

[@loriannvaccola8264]

You are amazing. You are truly gifted in so many ways and I’m proud of you. I’m new here and Italy is my dream since childhood. I’m so happy i found your channel and will be here catching up and following on with your beautiful home and property. I don’t know how people sent you letters and wedding gifts/cards, i would have but don’t know where to send it. You are a beautiful couple and i wish you many many years of health and happiness.

[@latte1020]

I cannot wait to make this with my garden greens and herbs this summer! Thank you

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Love this recipe. Your filming and music choices are magnificent as well. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@kimsmith2818]

I loved this one so much ❤️! You can tell your grandmother is absolutely beautiful inside and out.

[@mariatheodoulou9130]

Im from Cyprus , its true we also eat many vegtables and lentals ,people assume greek food is just about kebabs !

[@heutegibtsnudeln9233]

I loved to eat Xortopitta as streetfood in Greece . Thanks for sharing the recipe. I will definetly try to make it with a homemade dough 💚. It looks delicious and with the pics and the music makes me dream of Greece. Greetings from northern Germany 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@shawna2037]

Watched and loved! Can’t wait to try this. I too grew up loving vegetables. As a child I’d save up money to buy myself an artichoke as a treat rather then candy lol.

[@KylieFlavell]

Thank you! Artichokes are incredible!

[@lisagoranson6279]

My first time watching and I absolutely love your informative, calming style. You are very talented sweet lady.

[@leahhamdaoui7755]

Glorious pie!! Thanks for sharing Kylie and really enjoyed your choice of music :-)

[@k.johnson1256]

I so loved seeing the summer footage since I’m freezing my buns off here in southern Greece at the moment! ❄️ Thank you for another beautiful video!

[@charityforhumanstouchingpe2846]

pure joy love you

[@elizabethpom3]

Kylie OMG!!!! That’s amazing!!! I’m Greek who lives in USA & I cook only Greek meals every day for my family! We love Greek pies & Tyropita is our favorite (feta cheese pie)! Love from NJ!!

[@KylieFlavell]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@irinazartaloudi3083]

As a Greek Italian I loved this video. I have tried most of your recipes so far and they are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing Kylie! I will definitely make your grandmother's recipe one of these days!

[@killerrockguitar1845]

Greek Italian you got the best of both worlds!|

[@louisedole7179]

My fave things in a market are veggies and herbs. So envious of those beautiful fresh herbs. They are all medicinal as well. Stay well, Kylie. , Charleen from Arizona.

[@virginiaramirez4214]

Beautiful… thank you for sharing your childhood recipes with us all. 🥰

[@MihaelaClaudiaPuscas]

Your grandmother was as beautiful as you are for sure!! Using the footage from Greece was a fabulous idea, embellished the video a lot! I adore Greece but haven’t been there yet, cannot wait to get there one day! As always Kylie you impressed me with cinematography and your power to create art even out of thin air! Well done! ❤️🤗

[@lovelifementoring5399]

Such an amazing cook...oh my goodness 😍

[@justg1226]

That looks ridiculously good. Your culinary expertise always amazes me. Love from Canada.

[@sidninewton5377]

Sounds Delicious ! Thanks ! Such a Combination of flavors ! Interesting !

[@olgamoraiti]

I had no idea about your Greek roots! I am Greek and been in Italian school my whole life, so... That's why I felt connected with you! Well.. that, and your amazing content.. 🙂

[@nadinetasmania]

Had to drop back and watch again - tomorrow this is on the menu - I love spinach pie's - this one is a different take for me. Beautifully explained and captured, thank you Kylie!

[@joecutro7318]

I echo the accolades of Senza Living on the painstaking passion you put into your cinematography, soundtracks and script content. It is quite exquisite. This recipe looks amazing. Although the process seems a bit daunting, I hope to try it one day. I am a huge fan of dark and bitter greens and herbs. We call the dark green kale lacinato, dinosaur or "dino" kale in the US. My Napoletana nonna would frequently cook things found in the woods behind our house in Upstate NY thought to be weeds. Dandelions overrunning our lawn were a hearty lunch. 😁😋 The stalks of a large leaf rhubarb looking plant (but not rhubarb) would be cleaned, tenderized, egged, floured and fried in olive oil. Amazing, bitter, savory and sweet all at once. Thanks for stirring some special memories of loved ones and good times, Kylie! You give our weekends such a lovely place to start. 🙏🇺🇸❤🇮🇹 Praying for ☮

[@KylieFlavell]

Thank you so much, Joe!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@fishermann1102]

Another inspiring video. Thank you.

[@tabatharussel4004]

This, is happiness. Thank you Kylie for your sense of art, pure beauty and values❤