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    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
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  • Cooking Guide to Mediterranean Spices: Greek, Turkish & Middle Eastern Favorites

    SPICES

    The Mediterranean area is a culinary crossroads. Over here, sun-drenched vegetables, olive oil, seafood, and grains meet the warmth and aroma of spices. Spices are…

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    pasta onion zucchini and peppers (1)

    Simple Spaghetti with Onions, Red Pepper & Zucchini – Quick and Delicious

    September 26, 2025
  • Golden Fried Mini Empanadas: A Festive Argentine Appetizer

    Crispy, bite-sized, and packed with flavor, these fried mini Argentine empanadas are perfect for holiday entertaining. Served warm, they’re the kind of appetizer that disappears…

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    CRETAN CHARCUTERIE BOARD

    How to Make a Cretan-Style Charcuterie Board That Will Impress Everyone!

    August 7, 2025
    vegan taramasalata

    Lenten Recipe: Greek Vegan Taramosalata Dip That’s Super Tasty!

    February 21, 2025
    hummus recipe

    How to Make a Perfect Hummus at Home

    January 8, 2025
  • From Buenos Aires with Love: Classic Argentine Empanadas Made Anywhere

    HOW TO MAKE EMPANADAS

    Nothing beats biting into a warm, juicy Argentine empanada. It’s the kind of food that makes people gather around the table and instantly brings a…

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    7 Delicious Recipes with Lentils You’ll Love Making Over and Over Again!

    January 31, 2025
    recipes with apples

    7 Sweet and Savory Recipes with Apples You’ll Love To Try Now!

    February 1, 2025
    cretan lamb tsigariasto

    How to Make Cretan Lamb Tsigariasto: The Most Traditional Recipe from Crete

    August 17, 2025
  • Super Easy No-Egg Tiramisu: The Creamy Classic Made Simple

    A creamy tiramisu without the fuss! This no-egg tiramisu is the perfect dessert when you crave something sweet and elegant but don’t feel like separating…

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    Moroccan Ghoriba

    Delicious Moroccan Ghoriba: Buttery Almond and Semolina Cookies

    February 8, 2025
    valentine's day sweets

    7 Cretan-Inspired Valentine’s Day Sweets Your Sweetheart Will Adore

    January 8, 2025
    ITALIAN TIRAMISU RECIPE

    Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe (Make it the Real Way!)

    June 2, 2025
  • Fatay: Argentina’s Arab Empanadas

    Fatay

    Fatay — also known as Turkish empanadas — feature a soft, slightly chewy dough filled with spiced minced beef, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and a generous…

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    chimichurri

    Authentic Argentine Chimichurri Sauce – The Classic Steak Condiment from Argentina

    August 29, 2025
    dulce de leche cheesecake

    Dulce de Leche Cheesecake: Incredibly Easy to Make!

    October 8, 2025
    SALSA CRIOLLA

    Authentic Argentinian Salsa Criolla Recipe

    August 4, 2025
  • Everything About Cretan Pasta

    CRETAN PASTA

    Journey through Crete via its pasta — humble ingredients, unique shapes, ancestral flavors — and discover how simple dough transforms into something extraordinary, carrying echoes…

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    cretan cheese

    The Cretan Cheese Guide

    August 29, 2025

    Greek Pork with Celery and Avgolemono Sauce That You’ll Love!

    December 24, 2021

    Herbs in Cretan Gastronomy: Flavors & Traditions

    March 26, 2025
  • 14 Greek-Inspired Focaccia Sandwich Ideas That Are to Die For

    FOCACCIA SANDWICH SPINACH AND FETA

    Focaccia, with its airy texture and crust, is the perfect foundation for a good sandwich. When combined with Greek flavors, it becomes an irresistible fusion…

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    greek yogurt popsicles

    Greek Yogurt Popsicles: A Refreshing, Healthy Treat

    January 8, 2025

    Fall Pumpkin Hummus – Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving

    September 26, 2025
    MUSHROOMS recipes

    Delicious Greek Mushroom Recipes to Try!

    March 13, 2025
  • Bakaliaros Skordalia and Other Greek Recipes for Oxi Day (October 28)

    bakaliaros skordalia

    On October 28, Greece celebrates Oxi Day, a national holiday honoring courage, unity, and history. Families gather across the country to watch parades and then…

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    greek yogurt smoothie

    Fresh & Nourishing Greek Yogurt Smoothie

    October 14, 2025
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    7 Delicious Greek-Inspired Recipes with Sweet Potatoes

    March 13, 2025
    Loukoumades recipe

    Loukoumades Recipe & Everything About Greece’s Most Beloved Dessert

    November 15, 2024
  • The Cretan Cheese Guide

    cretan cheese

    If there’s one thing that captures the soul of Crete on a plate, it’s cheese. Honestly, I don’t think there’s a Cretan table—whether it’s breakfast…

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    how cretans cook meat

    Meat & Mountains: Traditional Ways Cretans Cook Meat

    July 8, 2025
    TURKISH FLAVORS IN CRETAN CUISINE

    From Anatolia to Crete: Turkish Flavors in Cretan Cuisine

    November 28, 2024
    CRETAN PASTA

    Everything About Cretan Pasta

    September 1, 2025
  • Authentic Argentine Chimichurri Sauce – The Classic Steak Condiment from Argentina

    chimichurri

    Roots in Argentina define me, even as I cook from Greece. I bring the bold herb-forward flair of chimichurri to my Cretan grill—it’s a bridge…

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    Fatay

    Fatay: Argentina’s Arab Empanadas

    September 5, 2025
    chimichurri chicken casserole

    Chimichurri Chicken Casserole

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    dulce de leche cheesecake

    Dulce de Leche Cheesecake: Incredibly Easy to Make!

    October 8, 2025
  • Tuna Pie in Puff Pastry – Super Easy, Super Tasty

    tuna pie puff pastry

    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…

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    recipes with eggplants

    7 Greek Recipes with Eggplant That Are Not Moussaka

    January 29, 2025
    6 WINTER GREEK RECIPES

    6 Delicious Greek Winter Recipes That You Will Love to Cook!

    November 26, 2024
    zucchini recipes

    7 + 1 Greek-Inspired Zucchini Recipes That You’ll Love!

    February 4, 2025
  • How to Make Fanouropita: Greek Saint Fanourios Cake

    FANOUROPITA

    Moist, spiced, and deeply symbolic, Fanouropita is more than just a cake in Greece—it’s a sweet tradition baked every year on August 27th in honor…

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    taramosalata taramasalata

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  • How to Make Authentic Greek Fasolada: A Timeless White Bean Soup

    greek fasolada

    Fasolada is Greece’s beloved white bean soup. A national dish made with simple pantry staples—white beans, aromatic vegetables, olive oil, and fresh herbs—it offers nourishment…

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    Greek kariokes recipe

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    APPLE CAKE

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    greek christmas table

    Bring the Magic of a Greek Christmas Table to Your Home with this E-Book

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  • Garlic Yogurt Bread Buns with Sweet Chili Chicken Filling

    garlic greek yogurt buns

    Soft, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make, these Garlic Yogurt Bread Buns are my twist on these New York-style bagels. Made with Greek yogurt, garlic,…

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    Beetroot dip

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  • Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Vegetables

    sweet and spicy chili chicken

    A delicious and quick dinner fix, this Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Vegetables is super tasty thanks to a sweet chili marinade. It’s fantastic for…

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    halloween muffins

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  • Cook Once, Feast Twice: The Art of Flavor Shifting

    flavor shifting

    There was a time when leftovers meant reheating yesterday’s dinner and eating it all over again. Convenient? Sure. Exciting? Not really. But what if you…

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    Essential Ingredients for Mediterranean Cooking

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    CRETAN INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTION 2

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  • Savory Ham and Cheese Rolls – Pinwheel Style

    These savory ham and cheese rolls are a delicious twist on the classic cinnamon roll style pastry. Soft, fluffy dough filled with melted cheese and…

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    Quick Cranberry Muffins From the Pantry (Plus a Chocolate Version for Kids)

    January 10, 2026
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    Tropical Dream: Pineapple and Coconut Cheesecake

    September 9, 2025
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    Spooky Halloween Monster Muffins (Made with the Easiest Chocolate Cake Base!)

    September 19, 2025
  • Greek Kariokes – Irresistible Nut-Filled Chocolate Crescents

    Greek kariokes recipe

    Greek Kariokes (Cariocas) — those indulgent nut-filled chocolate crescents — hail from Xanthi, where they were first crafted around 1925. Originally a decadent treat, they’ve…

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    7 Greek-Inspired Recipes with Chickpeas (That Are Not Salads)

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    TZATZIKI

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    Fresh & Nourishing Greek Yogurt Smoothie

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  • 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…

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    CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE (1)

    Decadent Peanut Butter Oreo Biscuit Cheesecake

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    upside down apple cake

    Fall is here, and nothing says cozy like a warm slice of apple cake. This upside-down apple cake is easy to make, comforting, and perfect…

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    Exquisite Cretan Grape Spoon Sweet That’s Easy to Make in No Time!

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    COOKING IN CRETE

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    Cretan-style Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs

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Gabi & Tolis
Cooking from Crete with love!

She’s the writer, he’s the local foodie, and together we share the flavors of the Cretan kitchen. From rustic island dishes to Mediterranean favorites, we bring Crete to your table.

Καλή όρεξη!
(That’s bon appétit in Greek!)

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