spanakopita
noun
spa·na·ko·pi·ta
ˌspä-nə-ˈkō-pē-tə 
-pi-tə
variants
or less commonly spanokopita
: a traditional Greek pie of spinach, feta cheese, and seasonings baked in phyllo
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Rotating items might include spanakopita danishes or gochugaru buttermilk cheddar biscuits.
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Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
His Caesar salad is peppered with caraway seeds; babka is upended into a take on spanakopita; dill is everywhere.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 27 Sep. 2024
There was a recipe for spanakopita, the spinach-and-feta pie.
—Marcela Valdes. Photographs and Videos By Peden + Munk, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Essence Bakery Essence Bakery is known for its delightful pastries and dishes like quiche Lorraine ($14.50) and spanakopita ($14.75).
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 29 Jan. 2024
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Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
His Caesar salad is peppered with caraway seeds; babka is upended into a take on spanakopita; dill is everywhere.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 27 Sep. 2024
There was a recipe for spanakopita, the spinach-and-feta pie.
—Marcela Valdes. Photographs and Videos By Peden + Munk, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Essence Bakery Essence Bakery is known for its delightful pastries and dishes like quiche Lorraine ($14.50) and spanakopita ($14.75).
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 29 Jan. 2024
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“Spanakopita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spanakopita. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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