What's For Dinner????

dimitrispearljam

skyeriverwinter wrote:

dimitrispearljam wrote:

SPANAKOPITA=SPINACH PIE..

I love this...I have a great recipe for this...I will make it soon

if u eat the one with feta cheese in u will forget all the previous u ever eat,,

skyeriverwinter

dimitrispearljam wrote:

skyeriverwinter wrote:

dimitrispearljam wrote:

SPANAKOPITA=SPINACH PIE..

I love this...I have a great recipe for this...I will make it soon

if u eat the one with feta cheese in u will forget all the previous u ever eat,,

That is exactly how I make it... with Feta cheese, chopped olives, spinach, onions... just to name some of what's in it...MMMMMM

dimitrispearljam

skyeriverwinter wrote:

dimitrispearljam wrote:

if u eat the one with feta cheese in u will forget all the previous u ever eat,,

That is exactly how I make it... with Feta cheese, chopped olives, spinach, onions... just to name some of what's in it...MMMMMM

i dont know the word in english to tell u the other green except spinach we put in here..

skyeriverwinter

dimitrispearljam wrote:

skyeriverwinter wrote:

dimitrispearljam wrote:

if u eat the one with feta cheese in u will forget all the previous u ever eat,,

That is exactly how I make it... with Feta cheese, chopped olives, spinach, onions... just to name some of what's in it...MMMMMM

i dont know the word in english to tell u the other green except spinach we put in here..

maybe dandelion greens?

skyeriverwinter

So this morning brings me to a dilemma...I haven't been to the grocery in about two weeks...we are out of about everything...no cereal, no syrup for pancakes, no cream of wheat...the kids don't want oatmeal...they had that yesterday...what is the saying..."Necessity is the mother of ingenuity..."? So this leads us to this mornings breakfast...


Apple Pancakes...I had apples, flour, sugar, just enough milk...and here you go...

decides2dream

skyeriverwinter wrote:

dimitrispearljam wrote:

SPANAKOPITA=SPINACH PIE..

I love this...I have a great recipe for this...I will make it soon

i would love to see this recipe.

dimitrispearljam

decides2dream wrote:

skyeriverwinter wrote:

dimitrispearljam wrote:

SPANAKOPITA=SPINACH PIE..

I love this...I have a great recipe for this...I will make it soon

•4 pounds of fresh spinach, roots trimmed, washed well (3-4 changes of water)
•1/3 cup of olive oil
•3/4 cup of finely chopped fresh dill
•1 1/2 cups of finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
•1 cup of finely chopped fresh mint
•2 cups of finely chopped leeks (just the lighter green stalk)
•3/4 - 7/8 pound of feta cheese
•1 egg
•2 teaspoons of sea salt
•1 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
•1 pound package of phyllo pastry sheets, defrosted as per package directions
•olive oil to brush pan and phyllo (4-5 tablespoons


Preparation:
Wash the spinach well in cold water, chop coarsely, place in a colander, and set aside to drain.

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When hot, sauté the leeks until they soften, stirring continuously with a wood spoon. Add the spinach and continue to cook, stirring to prevent sticking.

When the spinach wilts (moisture from the spinach will accumulate in the bottom of the pot and begin to boil), add dill, parsley, mint, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Cook for 10 minutes (counting from the time it resumes a full boil) stirring occasionally.

Transfer to a colander and set aside to drain for at least 3-4 hours (or overnight, covered, in the refrigerator).

Before making the spanakotyropita, bring all ingredients (packaged phyllo dough, egg, spinach and herb mixure) to room temperature except the cheese. Use a spoon or hands to press the spinach and herb mixture one more time to remove moisture, then toss with a fork.

Beat the egg with a fork and add to spinach. Toss well to combine. (A little bit of egg may drip through the colander; this is all right.)

Rinse the feta under cold water and break into very small pieces using a fork. Add to spinach and egg mixture, and toss well to distribute evenly.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the bottom and sides of a deep baking pan lightly with oil (the pan can be round, square, or rectangular). Lay half the phyllo sheets on the bottom, brushing only the top sheet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Spoon in the spinach mixture and spread evenly. Fold any extending phyllo in over the mixture. Lay the remaining phyllo sheets on top.

Overlapping phyllo can be folded in, trimmed with a scissors, or crimped with oiled hands (do not use water).

Brush the top lightly and evenly with olive oil and score into serving-size squares, cutting through to the bottom. Wet your hands and shake off the excess water over the top of the spinach and cheese pie.

Bake on the rack just below the center of the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes or until golden brown. When done, remove from the oven and allow to cool 20 minutes before serving. Spanakotyropita is generally served warm or at room temperature.

Serving suggestions: This can be served as an appetizer (small pieces), side dish (medium-sized pieces), or as a main dish (3-4" square pieces) served with a salad and crusty



Cook Time: 45 minutes

dimitrispearljam

decides2dream

dimitrispearljam wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

skyeriverwinter wrote:

I love this...I have a great recipe for this...I will make it soon

•4 pounds of fresh spinach, roots trimmed, washed well (3-4 changes of water)
•1/3 cup of olive oil
•3/4 cup of finely chopped fresh dill
•1 1/2 cups of finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
•1 cup of finely chopped fresh mint
•2 cups of finely chopped leeks (just the lighter green stalk)
•3/4 - 7/8 pound of feta cheese
•1 egg
•2 teaspoons of sea salt
•1 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
•1 pound package of phyllo pastry sheets, defrosted as per package directions
•olive oil to brush pan and phyllo (4-5 tablespoons


Preparation:
Wash the spinach well in cold water, chop coarsely, place in a colander, and set aside to drain.

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When hot, sauté the leeks until they soften, stirring continuously with a wood spoon. Add the spinach and continue to cook, stirring to prevent sticking.

When the spinach wilts (moisture from the spinach will accumulate in the bottom of the pot and begin to boil), add dill, parsley, mint, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Cook for 10 minutes (counting from the time it resumes a full boil) stirring occasionally.

Transfer to a colander and set aside to drain for at least 3-4 hours (or overnight, covered, in the refrigerator).

Before making the spanakotyropita, bring all ingredients (packaged phyllo dough, egg, spinach and herb mixure) to room temperature except the cheese. Use a spoon or hands to press the spinach and herb mixture one more time to remove moisture, then toss with a fork.

Beat the egg with a fork and add to spinach. Toss well to combine. (A little bit of egg may drip through the colander; this is all right.)

Rinse the feta under cold water and break into very small pieces using a fork. Add to spinach and egg mixture, and toss well to distribute evenly.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the bottom and sides of a deep baking pan lightly with oil (the pan can be round, square, or rectangular). Lay half the phyllo sheets on the bottom, brushing only the top sheet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Spoon in the spinach mixture and spread evenly. Fold any extending phyllo in over the mixture. Lay the remaining phyllo sheets on top.

Overlapping phyllo can be folded in, trimmed with a scissors, or crimped with oiled hands (do not use water).

Brush the top lightly and evenly with olive oil and score into serving-size squares, cutting through to the bottom. Wet your hands and shake off the excess water over the top of the spinach and cheese pie.

Bake on the rack just below the center of the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes or until golden brown. When done, remove from the oven and allow to cool 20 minutes before serving. Spanakotyropita is generally served warm or at room temperature.

Serving suggestions: This can be served as an appetizer (small pieces), side dish (medium-sized pieces), or as a main dish (3-4" square pieces) served with a salad and crusty



Cook Time: 45 minutes

i am not a huge feta cheese fan, but that sounds sooooo yummmmm!
i will be printing this recipe out and giving it to the cook in our house aka my husband.


thanks!
OMG that pic looks AWESOME!!!

dimitrispearljam

Black Diamond

dimitrispearljam wrote:

: Drool:

Would those hold up in a Fed Ex Delivery?

skyeriverwinter

My recipe for Spinach Pie is a bit different...it's not authentic. Can't wait to try yours Dimitris...thanks for sharing!

dimitrispearljam

i know that now days this not happen but if the bakery is the traditional with woods...O.M.G

decides2dream

Black Diamond wrote:

dimitrispearljam wrote:

:drool:

Would those hold up in a Fed Ex Delivery?

right?
ya know the cliche...the way to a man's heart is thru his stomach?
well, it works for we women too....and not just our hearts.... :twisted:

dimitrispearljam

decides2dream wrote:

Black Diamond wrote:

dimitrispearljam wrote:

:drool:

Would those hold up in a Fed Ex Delivery?

right?
ya know the cliche...the way to a man's heart is thru his stomach?
well, it works for we women too....and not just our hearts.... :twisted:

that was a good one

dimitrispearljam

skyeriverwinter wrote:

My recipe for Spinach Pie is a bit different...it's not authentic. Can't wait to try yours Dimitris...thanks for sharing!

thanks for hosting me here..

dcfaithful

Had an asparagus and red pepper fritatta with basil and tomato toast. My friends now know that if they want good vegetarian food, to come to our house.

dcfaithful

intodeep wrote:

Tonight two Morning Star Spicy Black Bean Burgers on wheat english muffins with salsa.

Maybe some blue cheese potato salad if their is any left.

Those burgers are the shit! Morning Star has some great alternatives, IMO. Delicious!

Claireack

Needed comfort food tonight - layered potato bake including veg and sliced veggie sausages. Perfect for a cold, wet night when you are feeling rubbish (hubbie and son liked it too).

skyeriverwinter

Claireack wrote:

Needed comfort food tonight - layered potato bake including veg and sliced veggie sausages. Perfect for a cold, wet night when you are feeling rubbish (hubbie and son liked it too).

sounds yummy..I would like to know how you made that...