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Zucchini Pie with Herbs and Homemade Dough
This zucchini pie is the kind of recipe that surprises you twice—once when you realize how easy it is to make the dough from scratch,…
Zesty Greek Lemon Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Love!
Lemon is a staple ingredient in Greek cuisine and is often used in summer recipes. One of the most delightful ways to enjoy its zesty…
Village-Style Cretan Dolmadakia Recipe: Stuffed Wine Leaves
Small and delicately wrapped, dolmadakia—also known as dolmades—are a favorite dish in Crete. These stuffed vine leaves can be served as a first course, a…
Versatile Fig and Tomato Chutney with Thyme & Habanero Chili
Sweet, tangy, spicy, and herby in one jar!This fig and tomato chutney is one of those recipes that feels both rustic and refined. It combines…
Vegetarian Moussaka Recipe: A Delicious Meat-Free Twist on a Greek Classic
A vegetarian version of moussakas that swaps meat for a hearty blend of vegetables. This recipe features layers of roasted eggplant, vegetables, and béchamel. Ingredients…
Ultimate Thanksgiving Recipe Hub
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering, gratitude, and — most importantly — great food. This complete guide brings together everything you need for a flawless…
Tuna Pie in Puff Pastry – Super Easy, Super Tasty
This Tuna Pie in Puff Pastry is one of those recipes that never fails to impress while taking almost no effort at all: It’s the…
Tropical Dream: Pineapple and Coconut Cheesecake
A sunny, tropical-inspired dessert that brings the natural harmony of pineapple and coconut tastes to a creamy cheesecake—pure paradise on a plate! As you know,…
Traveler’s Guide to Cooking in Greece: Stocking Your Airbnb Kitchen In Crete & Other Islands
Traveling to Greece, especially the islands like Crete, offers more than beaches and ancient ruins—it’s a culinary adventure. Staying in an Airbnb or rental apartment…
Traditional Greek Salad Recipe (Horiatiki Salata) & Unique Creative Variations!
A Greek salad, or Horiatiki salata, is a fresh, simple dish made with wholesome ingredients that captures the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. In this post,…
The Cretan Diet
The Cretan Diet is healthy, seasonally fresh, relatively simple, and genuine, and… precisely for all those reasons, it’s delicious!
Although not always easy to make, either for lack of time or for lack of ingredients, this blog will certainly help you find the best way to eat Cretan at home.
If you’ve been to Crete, you know it already: fantastic beaches, stunning landscapes, hospitable people… and food. Yes, the food is one more highlight of the island. So why not keep reading to get a taste of Crete?
>> Cooking Cretan Abroad: Substitutions & Measurements for Authentic Results
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