Pita

E! News anchor Maria Menounos shows how to make an easy Greek spinach pie with the help of her mother at Today show.

Famous Menounos released her new cookbook called “The EveryGirl’s Guide to Cooking” focusing on becoming a pro in the kitchen.

The Times report to a reported study that found that Greek students sell their bodies for tyropita (a type of layered cheese puff pastry) went wild on social media even after professor Gregory Lazos denied the article.

Greeks viewed the erroneous reportage with good humor and without underestimating the value of the mouth-watering humble tyropita.

– Hi, I’d like a #tyropita.

Social media has gone wild over the so-called study that states that Greek women are being forced by the economic crisis to sell their bodies for the price of a tyropita (roughly 2 euros). Of course, some tyropita recipes are better than others. Here’s one that combines feta, manouri and yoghurt! Delicious when warm or cold and just right and wholesome for the entire family…

Greek moussaka
The wonderful Akis Petretzikis has a fantastic moussaka recipe using baked vegetables instead of fried to make it that little bit lighter. Delicious layers of potato, aubergine, courgette and beef, all topped off with a creamy béchamel sauce and a handful of parmesan.

Souvlaki (meat on a stick), the hamburger of Greece has made a comeback since the recession began, however despite the resurrection there are some places that never went away.  And what better day than Wednesday, May 6, International No Diet day to try one!

A new way to eat gyros has been invented by a new Greek restaurant, SVL Bar, set to open soon on Astoria Boulevard, New York City. Specifically "gyro shots" have been invented. These mini-versions of the classic Greek pita-wrapped meat with various salads and sauces will come served in four inches of pita bread and be placed in a shot glass.