Greek fennel and leek pie (marathopita) recipe

Marathopita is a Cretan pie that makes the most of seasonal greens, and this version from Jonathan Barthelmess (The Apollo Group) is a fennel and leek pie. While its more famous cousin, the spanakopita, is familiar enough to be on menus in cafés and bakeries around the country, the marathopita celebrates both wild leafy greens and Grecian olive oil. “For me, pies – or pites – are a hero of Greek cuisine and belong on every Greek menu,” says Barthelmess.

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