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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 taste is in a refreshing Greek-style lemon ice cream. Creamy yet light, this homemade dessert…
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 meze, or a main meal. They’re equally enjoyable hot or cold, plain or with a…
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 to make this vegetarian moussaka Instructions to prepare the dish Assemble the Moussaka Add the…
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, you can discover how to make traditional Greek salad and Greek salad variations that bring…
Traditional Easter Cookies: Easy & Tasty Greek Koulourakia Recipe
Greek Koulourakia are traditional Easter cookies known for their distinctive shapes and delightful orange zest flavor. They are a festive favorite during Greek Orthodox Easter celebrations. Among the many (and delicious) Greek culinary traditions, Koulourakia stand out as a beloved…
Three Greek-Inspired Recipes with Salmon You Will Love!
Salmon is a versatile fish that pairs well with Greek ingredients, creating healthy dishes. These three Greek recipes with salmon are a must in your kitchen! Packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and protein, salmon is delicious and healthy. These…
The Viral 3-Ingredient Microwave Brownie You’ll Be Making Again and Again
There’s something magical about discovering a dessert so easy and so delicious that it immediately becomes part of your weekly rhythm. Enter the viral 3-ingredient brownie—yes, just three! It’s a game-changer for anyone short on time, ingredients, or patience, yet…
The Most Famous Recipes from the Greek Islands… and Everything You Must Try When You Visit!
Discover the most famous recipes from the Greek Islands.
The Most Delicious Greek Lemon Potatoes: Patates Lemonates
Crispy, zesty, and irresistibly Greek, these lemon potatoes will shine on any table. Learn how to make this tasty side dish, which goes well with any meat but is also delicious on its own! Golden, crispy on the outside, and…
Taramosalata Recipe: Greek Fish Roe Dip
Taramosalata is a traditional Greek dip made with fish roe, olive oil, and bread or potatoes, and it’s often served during the Lenten period when meat and dairy are avoided. This is the classic version of taramosalata (or taramasalata) made…
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?
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