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This pie is usually prepared for Lent and is made with filo dough. Filling ingredients include lamb, rice, cheese, onion, mint, garlic, etc. There are many variations even within the island.

"Maridopita" from Lefkada

This is a remarkable fish pie, which is made on the island of Lefkada. Its crust is topped with smelts, with scales and heads removed, onions, tomatoes and parsley – a special pie with a spicy taste.

Onion pie from Mykonos

This famous recipe from Mykonos is really delicious. It is made with homemade filo pastry, onion and dill and the local cheese, which is a typical island cheese with a strong spicy taste. It is very suitable for the filling of the pie.

Honey pie from Sifnos

Honey pie from Sifnos is a traditional pie served as a dessert with a cup of coffee. It is made with honey, cheese and eggs. No filo pastry is used.

"Ladenia" from Kimolos

"Ladenia" from Kimolos resembles pizza. Its crust is brushed with tomato sauce and sprinkled with chopped fresh tomato, onion and oregano - very easy and delicious.

Vegetable pie from Karpathos

This vegetable pie is traditional in Karpathos. It is made with filo dough and its filling includes spinach, dill, beets or other leafy greens. It is crescent-shaped and baked or fried in hot oil.

Guzlemi from Mytilene

These small fried pastries are found on the island of Mytilene and prepared with home-made filo dough, cheese and eggs. They are of Turkish origin, as their name suggests, and are found primarily in the north-eastern part of the Mediterranean.

Cheese pie from Chania

Chania’s cheese pie is a typical Cretan pie with no crust. It is very economical and delicious. It is made with cottage cheese, zucchini and potatoes and resembles an omelette. Vegetables are mixed with flour, milk and eggs.

Cretan "cake"

This famous meat pie is filled with lamb or goat meat, cheese (cottage cheese or Graviera), cream and cinnamon. This meat pie is usually served at Easter. The word "cake" is used on many islands as a synonym for pie. Typically, each family in Chania has its own recipe for this pie. Its dough is quite thick and resembles bread.

Pie from Sfakia

These are thin pies made with flour and water and filled with cheese. They are then fried, honey is poured over them and they are sprinkled with walnuts.