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                       My Spinakopita S F August 93

Recipe By     : Miriam Podcameni Posvolsky
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ethnic                           First Courses

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6                    phyllo leaves
   1      cup           cooked spinach
   1      cup           cottage cheese -- or ricotta or
                        feta cheese
   1      teaspoon      oregano
     1/2                onion -- chopped
   2      tablespoons   chopped chives or spring onions
     1/4  teaspoon      cumin powder
                        olive oil
                        salt and pepper -- to  taste
          pinch         nutmeg

1. Drain cheese in a colander
2. Chop spinach finely
3. Cook onion in oil until transparent
4. Stir in spinach
5. Season with salt, pepper ,nutmeg and cumin. Let cool
6. Stir in cheese.
7.Place 1 sheet phyllo on a surface, brush with oil,place second sheet on
top,baste with oil,place third sheet on top.
9. Arrange 1/2 the filling in a row about 2" from edge of phyllo sheet.
10. Roll up dough.
11. Repeat procedure with the other 3 sheets.
12.Place roll on a cookie sheet, mark 2 to 2 1/2 " intervals.
13. Baste top with oil.
14. Bake at 375 (pre heated) for 20 to 25 minutes.



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NOTES : The original recipe calls for dill and feta.