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spa·na·ko·pi·ta

 (spä′nə-kō′pē-tə, spăn′ə-)
n.
A Greek pie made with layers of phyllo and a filling of seasoned spinach, onions, feta, and sometimes eggs.

[Modern Greek : spanaki, spinach (from Medieval Greek spanakin, spanakion, ultimately from Persian aspanākh) + pita, pie; see pita1.]
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spanakopita

(ˌspænəˈkɒpɪtə) or

spanokopita

n
(Cookery) a Greek spinach pastry
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New this year is the Taverna, which will serve favorite Greek appetizers/small plate, including spanakopita (phyllo with spinach and feta filling), loukaniko (grilled sausage), grilled octopus and tiropita (phyllo with cheese filling).
class="MsoNormalWith an array of Mediterranean dishes available, we were simply spoilt for choice- shawarma, biryani, classics like hummus, fattoush, falafel, spanakopita and more.
With the sticky sausages, a twist on the classic Greek spanakopita; cheese and spinach puffs, full of rich cheesy flavour, tasty spinach and aromatic dill.
Try the souvlaki chicken with pita made from Magnolia Chicken Breasts, spicy, cheesy tirokauftero dip and savory spinach pie spanakopita.
A spanakopita Greek pastry is filled with cheese and what?
The Greek Dinner for two consisted of spanakopita, calamari, lamb chops, moussaka, chicken souvlaki, rice, lemon potatoes, tzatziki and pita bread.
Moving on to entrees, the author includes Spanakopita Enchiladas, Green Curry Portobellos, Spinach and Basil Dumplings, and Krab Kakes.
Vegetarians are very well catered for with many vegetable and cheese dishes ranging from spanakopita, a spinach and cheese pie, to pilpal, which is crispy falafel with cumin and coriander plus many more options.
Spring greens are a humble veg, usually boiled and served alongside a roast, but why not try them in the crispy filo pie, spanakopita. It's a classic Greek dish, usually stuffed with spinach and cheese.
Come hungry for Greek meatballs, dolmathes, tabbouleh, baklava, spanakopita, and much more.
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