Spanakopita - Greek Spinach Pie

Spanakopita - Greek Spinach Pie
Full Recipe: preppykitchen.com/spanakopita...
Spanakopita, or Greek Spinach pie is a quintessentially Greek dish that's a delicious combination of spinach, dill, scallions, and feta kissed with lemon and wrapped in crispy paper-thin filo dough layers.
Filo, or phyllo, dough is amazing… so is butter! Spanakopita has both!
For those of you who do not know, spanakopita is a simple, but oh so tasty, Greek dish made with spinach and feta, fresh dill, lemon, parsley, and scallions. It’s encapsulated in a flaky, paper-thin pastry shell and is a total crowd pleaser!
A FEW TIPS AND POINTERS
* This is a pretty easy recipe to make vegan, sub olive oil for the butter. Aquafaba for the egg whites, use a tasty vegan cheese (I like Kite Hill) some silky tofu can replace the yolks.
*If you’re a cheese lover try adding 3/4 cup of parmesan and an extra 1/4 cup of feta.
*You can substitute olive oil for butter if you’re watching the sat fats.
*Keep your butter warm! As is cools you will add more on with each stroke.
*For an extra dimension of flavor try melting the butter in a small pot with a few bay leaves.
*This is an AMAZING make ahead dish. Just wrap well and keep in the freezer until you have some unexpected
*You will have to make about a thousand of them because they get eaten SO FAST! These are as great as a canapé. These make for a great side to the main course! You can make these ahead and freeze them for an easy make ahead meal.
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[@shantelbratton4007]

It's the mom for me. She is so beautiful and too young to have a son your age :)Such elegance and grace. Thanks for sharing your mom with us. Keep loving her and spending time with her.

[@alexandriahardy8977]

So sweet! Your mom should join you on your channel more often. She's lovely! 😊

[@terrielynhalbert8425]

@@PreppyKitchen your beautiful mom should pop by all the time and have her on your show ☺

[@michellecolledge2355]

My Mum would just take over everything.

[@CJCappella]

@@michellecolledge2355 - haha. I hear ya!

[@karren_.]

@@michellecolledge2355 oh boy lol same when I pause the camera to mix the batter or something that involves mixing my mum just comes and takes over lol

[@ajlong404]

I smiled the entire time watching this video! Please have your mom on more often!

[@dessislavamladenova8690]

Dear John, the beautiful relationship between you and your mom brought me to tears. So humbling to watch. She is beautiful and amazing and sooo proud of you, I can see it in the way she looks at you. More greek savoury dishes, please!

[@dmurphy303]

Aww, your Mom is so pretty and I love her little accent. I can see you as a young boy baking with your Mom in the kitchen, laughing and tasting all of the cookie dough. I used to bake with my Mom and would get in trouble for eating all of the raw dough, but it was delicious. Ah, those were the days. Thanks for sharing your Mom with us. Hi Mom!

[@biophile2]

I think I see from whom you get your love of food and cooking. Your mother is clearly very skillful and knowledgeable.

[@annarousiadou784]

Yep Greeks are like that. We know how to cook.

[@russelldagostino2629]

Yes I miss cooking with my mother in the kitchen I started at seven years old being her little helper I really didn't like it I wanted to go out and play but back then we had chores to do I am so grateful for my mother teaching me as I got older how to make dishes now I am retired have plenty time on my hands and it brings back memories everytime I cook our favorite dishes straining the spanakopita was my job also squeezing squeezing and squeezing it and it was cold never forget that stuff mom's words make sure you get all that water out LOL she'd say it five times very important

[@russelldagostino2629]

I make my fillo dough from scratch that's the way they do it in the mountains in Greece it comes out crispy and delicious

[@user-bp4vt3ut2o]

Dear John thank you from the bottom of my heart. I enjoy your company you are so sweet, and funny. And seen your sweet and beautiful mom was the best present for us. I am from Athens Greece and I am very happy that your father is Greek. Love your recipes. And bravo for your spanakopita. Love Helen

[@susansmallacombe3098]

Awww I ❤ your mom!!!! You should have her cook with you more often! I also want to say how thankful I am for your channel! I have made (and saved) so many of your recipes because you take your time and explain everything as you go…I love that because it is so helpful. You are a wonderful cook and it shows in the final results. This might end up being new favorite dish for my family since we are huge spinach fans.

[@sterlinggrigg1150]

I love your MOM , I can tell how much you love her , cheers Nancy from 🇨🇦

[@jbhann]

This might sound weird, but I’m happy to finally see ads on your videos, because you deserve to earn money from these videos, which are so beneficial to all of us.

[@angelashiloh1554]

I never met my dad. Recently did my DNA 57% GREEK. I’m trying this recipe. It looks sooo good. Your mom is beautiful 😍. Love the chemistry. keep the Greek recipes coming.

[@nazifatabassum7]

Your mom is soooo beautiful and graceful..i get where you get the good looks and personality from..love you both ❤

[@pattyssugarland4314]

I love how respectful you are to your mom!❤ I can tell you have a great relationship with her. 🤗 I loved the faces you made when she took over and showed you her way of doing it. 😁

[@shibani155]

My my. What a beautiful mother and son duo. Your mom is so cute and gorgeous.No wonder that she brought up you as a polite, afirable, focused and smiley son.God bless you , the mother and child. Lovely to see you both sharing the sane screen space.Bravo!

[@autumnstorm9009]

I learned how to make this in Grease. I'm Italian & grew up with Greeks as my best friends. They make homemade filo & they make it look so easy. I use frozen filo. They use spinach, green onions, feta cheese and cottage cheese. Fresh dill, Eggs & a cup of oil. I cut the oil down to a bit under a 1/2 cup, because you have to put oil between the filo sheets. When done baking it I dump the extra oil into an empty coffee can. So, my Italian family loves this dish. I make it every Easter. A huge pan. Then, the rest of the meal is all Italian. I think I'll surprise my Mom & make this today. It's so yummy. It taste so good cold the next day. When I was in Russia I learned how to make Russian fried potatoes, they put mushrooms & dill in them. They fry the potatoes slices in butter add mushrooms & fresh dill. They serve them with Sour cream. The best potatoes Iv ever eaten. We adopted our baby from Russia just in time. Putin closed Adoption to Americans. Russian people cook with a lot of butter. They are warm & welcoming people. Love your channel. I enjoyed watching you & your beautiful Mom make this recipe. Have a beautiful blessed day.

[@patriciapanagopoulos7677]

So sweet to see you cooking with your mom, I cook with my son too. From a Greek mom😍

[@teresecox4109]

I have watched dozens of your videos, but this one was an absolute pleasure! Your mom is awesome, and you looking into the camera when she asked to do the philo dough, PRICELESS! LOL!

[@carmenrojas4469]

Love Mom’s hair it’s so beautiful with different looks since I’ve been binge watching all you videos, I saw long version, shoulder length and then the Bob all look so pretty on her she’s beautiful. First I was watching all the baking ones now the food prep ones love them love you guys 🙏🏼🥰🙏🏼🥰🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰🙏🏼🥰👏🏼🥰

[@bleugaze]

I'm going to need this to become a permanent part of your channel. Homemade lamb gyro and galaktaboureko recipe please. and any other Greek recipes please. I had fun watching this and learned alot. Thank you to the both of you

[@reducecotwo]

I've tried the greek spinach pie, it's discusting, sry mom.

[@discogoth]

@@reducecotwo Well, you're wrong, but nice try ig.

[@cd4536]

Cooking is such a great bonding activity and a great way to keep traditions alive. My Grandmom had me baking with her as soon as I could stand and when my little cousin came along it became all 3 of us and now I have a nephew and I started baking with him when he could stand on a chair without falling. It's something I cherish. There is sometime really special about doing something the same way for generations.

[@natashazani8739]

Even thought I live in Greece my whole life and I have eaten and made hundreds of thousands times spanakopita, I was watching this video with such an amusement. 😍🤤🤤 I'll definitely try your recipe too. It looks so yummy.

[@arulr3813]

I just tried this recipe and my 18 month old daughter loved it As a mother I m happy I gave her nutritional food 🥘 thank you

[@sarahjustesen1305]

You and your lovely Mother Rock!... on so many levels.... I am 71 years old and thought I knew just about everything about a lot of things. Ha! You are refining some of my methods with your tutorials. Every single time I follow one, the result is perfection. I made your vegetable quiche yesterday. The lemon zest in the crust really wakes it up and the vegetable, herb and cheese combo made my very particular and conservative 85 year old husband greedy. I have re-created several of your cakes for family bashes. What fun! We all applaud you. Spanakopita is is next!

[@druidboy76]

That’s so cute. You are so lucky. I would give ANYTHING to cook with my mom again.

[@williamhenrygrant2403]

Funnily enough, I had the very same thought.

[@musicroom7185]

Same.... :(

[@josephmoore162]

Your mom seems so sweet... it’s clear to see the love she has for you and the love you share for food.

[@justkidding7523]

How lovely having your mamá in your channel! Love the interaction and chemistry between you two. 💕

[@valjaimes]

I loved watching this! I love all the videos but this one - with mom. More mom videos please! Watching you both and that sweet special bond is absolutely amazing ❤️ plus hearing tips and different cooking ways from you both is fantastic

[@tmz85]

Honestly, before this video I wouldn't think of trying to make this because I assumed it was quite difficult. But you made it so easy to do. And I love love love your cooking with your beautiful mom. Thanks

[@ajlong404]

I agree

[@susanshirley425]

Your Mom is awesome! I love the Greek recipes. Keep 'em coming! :)

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

Love your recipes. Great that your mum shared your stage. They've much to teach us. Many thanks from New Zealand.

[@pattywolfe4586]

Thank you to Johns Mom for sharing this beautiful recipe🤗it was so nice watching you both cook together. Can’t wait until the boys get a little older & they can join In, it’s never to young to teach the boys the joy of cooking & they couldn’t of asked for better teachers. Thank you again we hope your Mom can join again with more recipes, you are both so adoreable together. 🥰🥰

[@gmiille]

John, I've become addicted to your videos! So enjoyable! I just wanted to say that I just watched one of your videos from a bit more than a year ago, and I can see that your comfort level, and your production values have improved by an order of magnitude! Not that it was bad then, it's just so great now. I feel like I could hang out with you and your hubby and have a great time. What a great guy and amazing baker you are! HUGS!

[@bbenn958]

I love her..what a great Mother. This made smile ..Thank you John....!

[@sr1834nx1]

I made this recipe tonight and it turned out excellent. I had slightly less spinach than what you called for(About a cup less )but just added 4 eggs in instead of 6. Also made it in a 9x13 and my phyllo sheets fit so well in that. Turned out crispy and perfect. Taste was great!

[@victorkimackblanco3644]

Your mom is so sweet! I love seeing you two cook! Good bless you guys!🙏🏼

[@jennypetrakis8934]

Breath of fresh air to watch you both, mum is so lovely.Bravo ,love the authentic Greek recipes, well done John.👏👏👏👏😀

[@sasuxsakuxfan]

I love how admirable you are towards your mother. Your mother is so sweet and knowledgeable!

[@user-ev7cz4dm1j]

Γενικά οι πίτες στην Ελλάδα γίνονται διαφορετικά ανά περιοχή και καταγωγή. Είναι μια ελληνική σπανακόπιτα έτσι κι αλλιώς .Μπράβο. Pies in Greece are made differently by region and origin. It's a Greek spinach pie anyway. Bravo.

[@hummingbirdfilms]

I love when your Mom’s in the kitchen! Your channel makes me so incredibly happy.

[@e3840]

John! Thank you for helping me with this dish:) I used to live in Astoria/Queens NY, a predominately Greek neighbor. Now living in the UK I just wanted to make something that reminded me of my home in US.

[@freshenergy7242]

Sweet. God bless you both. Culinary skills in your genes 🧬

[@Amelia-xc9gw]

You’re mom is absolutely gorgeous 😍😍😍😍😍and she raised you well❤️❤️🌸🌸

[@PHOTOCONVENTION]

Your mom’s level of excitement for freezing the dish make me so so so happy.

[@user-lc3kx7wh7i]

Bravo from...Greece!Μπράβο σας από την Ελλάδα!

[@donnaraney631]

Omg, adore ur mom! Mother and son baking extraordinaries! Can’t wait to make this lovely dish! Tx so much for sharing- great job mom!

[@johns.9819]

I love when mom took over your face john was funny

[@deborahcarr2077]

I just had a dinner party where I made this recipe for spanakopita and also your easy Greek salad and both were a huge hit. Everyone said this was the best spanakopita they've ever had. I used ghee since it is clarified butter for the phyllo dough and it was perfect. I also made a Mediterranean salmon (not your receipt but I bet you could come up with a great one!) and the three dishes made a complete meal. I wish I had remembered to buy enough ingredients to make one for the freezer, but at least there are leftovers to enjoy tomorrow. Thanks so much for your recipes!

[@yolrivers1866]

Loved that your mom was cooking with you. You'll have many beautiful memories to cherish when you make the dishes alone.

[@r1verman]

I love the videos with your mom! She's such a sweet and beautiful lady. You can tell you took your love of cooking from her.

[@eirinikaripi4071]

I am from Greece and i found your videos.. OMG you are look like with my friend!!!

[@Shay-oi5un]

It's so sweet that you guys are working together in the kitchen! I love spinach pie! my grandmother used to make that dish all the time oh, she is Greek and Italian... So yummy! (PS: did I hear a baby in the background? Maybe it was just me.. ) Too cute!

[@agingintobeauty]

I learned to do this a little differently. It's fun to try different versions... same ingredients can taste so different... like cutting a sandwich diagonally or straight... or eating open face!

[@wfla2285]

My daughter met a boy on the bus the first day of school who also had Greek heritage. But, later when she proudly showed off her spanakopita for lunch, he'd never heard of it. She said, "Are you sure you're Greek?" :-) I live with a tiny yaya. She is friends with him 4 yrs later-- and brings him Greek food from time to time.

[@rosalyngrau9356]

Awwww! She's so cute! I want to hug her! Love to hear her voice, so sweet! ❤

[@LindaCasey]

τυρί spanakopita .. yummmmmmmy ... Greek mothers ROCK. Bravo ... ευχαριστώ! 🌹

[@soilofk]

your mom should have her own channel! she is awesome! love your facial expressions lol

[@julipolito7761]

Omg! I love your mom in the kitchen with you! Looks delicious! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@lizboard6833]

Oh finally!!! Someone who knows how to make spanakopita correctly! 🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️ I've seen so many awful recipes on KZbin. You're one in a million!

[@araceliadams34]

Beautiful Mom and what a wonderful experience for you to get to cook with her. Great recipe.

[@LUCVASS2]

Spanakopita is my favorite dish, second to none! I make it at least once a month for my family. I am so happy to see that your recipe is spot on and authentic! Love it when you post Greek stuff and i'd love to see more of that. Thank you!

[@fuadbelko]

I love you even more seeing how much your mom loves you,...I am so making this (adapted version of this afcourse) with my mom. Thank YOU so much for your inspiration ❤

[@neva5326]

Love seeing your mom. And the dish made looks fantastic!!

[@sueanderson1926]

Been making. This. With frozen spinach, for many years I spend, 1 hot on filling, 1 on fill, an I make 2 pans at a tome, all my family loves this it is time consuming thanks, for all your great recipies!!!

[@hattiecolley54]

Good to see Mom in the Kitchen with u. I luv that Dish. Have not had it in a long time, but it is Delicious. Reminds me when I am eating it of Kish 🥧. Thank u both for sharing. U Go Mom.

[@ellenwood719]

Wow! Your mom is wonderful! Thanks for sharing her with us. She's great!

[@angelicashobby]

Omg she adores her son...you can see it in her eyes🤗. Awesome recipe easier than I imagined.

[@DPS3688]

Omg. This is freaking amazing. Especially the part where you can put it in the freezer

[@teddyhatzipetros9267]

Looks amazing my handsome part Greek boy!😂❤️ love all your cooking and baking!😘

[@RubyTwilite]

Your mom is so pretty! Very sweet! Very nice to see family cooking.

[@emmafayedorseymusic]

I loved watching this! I worked in Greece for a summer and I really miss dishes like these. Can’t wait to give this a try. Thanks to you and your lovely Mom for sharing the recipe. X

[@marysakal2845]

Always fun cooking with mom. I LOVE, love, Spanakopita.Thank you for the recipe.

[@lisad2461]

Thank you. I learn soo much from you. You're adorable and your mom is beautiful!

[@chrisgrace81]

So sweet how he looks at his mom with so much love and adoration

[@Prcook321]

Your mother is so precious! Please have her on again. I think I can make this after watching your video. I have been too nervous to try it before.

[@pecansquirrel3489]

I loved seeing you cook with your Mom! Thank you!

[@DrStout_onYT]

I’m new to your channel and love the tutorials. Your mother is great! I really appreciate her input.

[@guerlainjames]

Your mom is gorgeous! I really loved seeing you two cook together! I hope we see more in the future!

[@irenearbuckle4744]

Yes I agree!! Your mom is also great--she could be your special guest and share her Mexican and Greek recipes! This looks muy delicioso !! thank you and Happy New Year!! Keep those tutorials coming !!!

[@jennifernunez1443]

Your mother sure isn’t camera shy😀. How exciting to cook with your mom 😊

[@paulinemonastero322]

Oh I just loved seeing you cook with your momma! She looks like a classy lady and it’s obvious you have a loving relationship. We too have a wonderful relationship with our two sons (twins both 27yrs old) & also enjoy spending time together. They are real foodies and I’m always sharing new food recipes with them. I’m going to make this one for my family and also for night when some neighbours come by for a glass of wine on our back deck overlooking the pond while watching the geese.

[@01batres]

love how your mom looks at you, with so much love and pride!

[@mustangmikki1947]

Made this and it came out fantastic ! My Greek neighbor told me it was the best they ever had & my other neighbor asked for 2nds ! It also freezes well. Thank you ! I love your recipes ! I've made lots of your recipes. Your cakes & frostings are the best ever !

[@Kingme3.0]

Awwee your mom is just as sweet as you😊 and shes soooo beautiful 😍 Love your videos🤗Theee best KZbin channel ever!!!!

[@Kingme3.0]

@@PreppyKitchen Yess she is! She's where you get it from. So elegant, and classy. And her hair flips😍😍 I just love her lol p.s I wanna see the apple desert she makes with the leftover phyllo dough😉

[@candoquiltsgmail]

i see where you get your talent, love your mom! I havent made this dish in over 20 years, think i need to make it again! thx for your videos

[@genna2586]

Love the team work. I really love spinach pie and will have to make this recipe soon. What a delicious meal all by itself. The tips are also very helpful. Once again, perfectly done! Many thanks!

[@nursie_]

Love your mum she is awesome! Will def try this recipe!

[@lisamackres783]

Everyone should have a warm mother (who loves to cook). It's obvious that your love of cooking was inspired by her. Lisa Mackres

[@catherinegardner8407]

Thank you for a wonderful recipe! I can't wait!!!!!🍷

[@blindkimberly1360]

Lemon and black pepper. Yes please. This sounds so good. Listening to you and your mom brings back so many sweetly awesome memories of my mom. Thank you.

[@paix1234]

Wonderful video. I love your shows and amazing recipes. You are a wonderful person!

[@danielbeck9191]

Hello, MOM!!! I LOVE that she has a pan that is "THIS BIG"!! Thank you for this episode--lovely to see both of you together, cooking!

[@christopherhavins-mariscal6994]

They are so much alike and that dynamic is really cute and funny in the kitchen.

[@mountaingirl3322]

Your mom is lovely! Would love to see more of her. The recipe looks delicious!

[@cbb_creationsceciliabaca775]

Your mom is a very experienced cook she knows all the little tricks Mexican moms know!…like the eggs whites and then Adding the egg yolks, That’s how chiles rellenos are made! Yum will be making this soon! Very well explained thank you 😉

[@joyherting3705]

I've made so much spanakopita, especially while catering. I was always the one because everyone else hated using phyllo. Baklava as well, I actually have a bunch of almonds, walnuts an pecans on hand. But lost my traditional recipe I got from a friend from Greece, I'm sad. It was passed down an it was very special I received it as a present. Theres also a dessert using phyllo an oranges, I dont remember the name but I wish I had the recipe because it was so good.

[@frhythms]

Thank you ! I love to make Spinach Pie but I am still new at it. I never thought of doing what you and your Mom do with the eggs here ! Wow ! I love your Mom. She is precious - and she knows a lot ! Thank you, again !

[@Jeffffrey0902]

Toss the spinach in a bit of salt and leave for some 15 minutes. Have a taste, rinse if you find it too salty, and squeeze the liquid out of it. This is what I do when I make wontons with greens.

[@issatrujillo6669]

Love when your Mom visits she's so GORGEOUS and adorable. Love your videos been doing Lots of Amazing recipes you always make me smile. Congratulations and keep doing all this delicious things, hello from México 🤗🤗🤗👋👋👋👋

[@asouthafrican3200]

I LOVE your channel which I recently discovered - thank you so much for the great recipes which you explain so well - it’s also really cool when your Mom makes an appearance too 💕

[@rubyhenderson1393]

You love your mom it is shown you are like her fan soooooooooo magnificent bless you both I enjoy your clean cooking,you have a beautiful personality keep prospering🎉🎉🎉

[@tinahoward5931]

I watched this last night, went to the store and found all of the ingredients and I already had some ghee. I just tasted it and it’s AMAZING. If I knew how to send you a picture of it, I would. Thanks for all of your wonderful videos. I’ve learned so much from just your videos. I don’t know what possessed me to try one of what looked like the most difficult recipes I’ve seen on here. But watching you gives me courage to try new & difficult recipes. Your momma is a darling too. Much love from Kentucky!!!