Mushroom Pie

Mushroom pie is a traditional Greek dish, particularly popular in Central Macedonia, where mushrooms hold an important place in the region's gastronomy. This pie highlights the rich variety of wild and cultivated mushrooms found in the region’s forested mountainous areas, such as Mount Chortiatis and the Pieria Mountains.

The pie is made with pastry (usually either village-style dough or puff pastry) and a filling primarily composed of mushrooms, often combined with cheeses (such as feta or kasseri), onions, garlic, and herbs like parsley or thyme. In Central Macedonia, various types of mushrooms can be used, including oyster mushrooms, portobello, or even wild mushrooms collected from local forests.

The use of mushrooms in Central Macedonian cuisine has deep roots, especially in areas with abundant forest vegetation, where locals value wild mushrooms for their flavor and nutritional benefits. Besides its rich taste, mushroom pie is known for its nutritional value, as mushrooms are a source of protein, dietary fiber, and vitamins.