Spinach pie (Spanakopita)

Welcome to our cooking experience that will broadcast live from Athens, Greece! If you have ever tasted the original Greek spinach pie (=spanakopita), it is sure that you will also desire to cook it yourself. Spanakopita is a dish with a long history that challenges us to taste it all day as breakfast, lunch, dinner, even as a snack. This pie is incredibly delicious as it is rich in flavors, aromas, textures, and nutrients. In this class we will: • talk about how to use store bought phyllo dough • make the fresh spinach filling with and herbs and discuss alternative ways of preparation • show you different ways of assembling the pie • demonstrate how to make home made phyllo dough by hand or using a pasta machine • share tips on how to make the phyllo very crispy