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  • cretan lamb tsigariasto
    Cretan Recipes,  Lunch & Dinner,  Soups & Stews

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

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    meatballs chicken and zucchini (3)

    Cretan-style Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs

    July 21, 2025
    Cretan Pies

    Cretan Pies: Varieties & Traditions About Crete’s Baked Treats!

    November 13, 2024
    CRETAN CHARCUTERIE BOARD

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

    August 7, 2025
  • upside down apple cake
    Cretan Recipes,  Basic Recipes,  Bread & Cakes

    Fall Upside Down Apple Cake Recipe

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

    December 24, 2021
    CRETAN DAKOS RECIPE

    Original Cretan Dakos Recipe That You Will Love!

    October 1, 2024
    homemade anebata crete - kalitsounia

    How to Make Cretan Anebata (Kalitsounia from Heraklion)

    August 14, 2025
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    Cretan Recipes,  Bread & Cakes

    How to Make Cretan Anebata (Kalitsounia from Heraklion)

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    orange recipes

    Orange Recipes: Delicious Cretan-Inspired Dishes to Make with Oranges

    January 19, 2025
    GREEK PIE FILLING

    Irresistible Greek Pie Fillings: Traditional Recipes for Every Taste

    December 30, 2024
    meat filled finger rolls

    Cretan-Style Meat-Filled Finger Rolls (Kreatopitakia)

    June 1, 2025
  • Myzithra
    Cretan Recipes,  Cooking Guides

    How to Replace Myzithra (When You Can’t Find It) and Still Keep That Cretan Soul

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    CRETAN SWEETS

    Sweets from Crete, Traditional Cretan Sweets and Desserts You Will Love!

    November 27, 2024
    GREEK PIE FILLING

    Irresistible Greek Pie Fillings: Traditional Recipes for Every Taste

    December 30, 2024
    dough for cretan pies

    How to Make Village-Style Phyllo Dough for Cretan Pies

    May 16, 2025
  • CRETAN CHARCUTERIE BOARD
    Snacks & Appetizers,  Christmas,  Cretan Recipes

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

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    Parmesan cookies

    Myzithra and Parmesan Cheese Cookies: A Greek-Italian Appetizer with Flair

    August 6, 2025
    greek saganaki mussels

    Midia Saganaki: Delicious Greek Saganaki Mussels Recipe!

    March 4, 2025
    muhammara

    Middle Eastern Muhammara Recipe

    July 19, 2025
  • Cretan Recipes,  Bread & Cakes

    Orange and Chocolate Greek Yogurt Cake – Moist, Tangy & Naturally Sweet

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    CRETAN SWEETS

    Sweets from Crete, Traditional Cretan Sweets and Desserts You Will Love!

    November 27, 2024
    how to make dolmadakia

    Village-Style Cretan Dolmadakia Recipe: Stuffed Wine Leaves

    May 16, 2025
    GREEK PIE FILLING

    Irresistible Greek Pie Fillings: Traditional Recipes for Every Taste

    December 30, 2024
  • Cretan Recipes,  Salads,  Vegan - Vegetarian

    Cretan Potato Salad with Smoky Garlic-Yogurt Sauce

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    Mastering Greek Phyllo Pastry: A Step-by-Step Guide to Flaky Perfection

    December 28, 2024

    Orange and Chocolate Greek Yogurt Cake – Moist, Tangy & Naturally Sweet

    July 30, 2025
    7 mediterranean dishes

    7 Cretan-Inspired Mediterranean Lunches to Reset Your Diet After the Holidays!

    December 18, 2024
  • meatballs chicken and zucchini (3)
    Lunch & Dinner,  Cretan Recipes

    Cretan-style Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs

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    7 Greek-Inspired Recipes with Spinach (That Are Not Spanakopita)

    February 2, 2025
    recipes with sweet potatoes

    7 Delicious Greek-Inspired Recipes with Sweet Potatoes

    March 13, 2025
    Zucchini Pie

    Cretan-Style Kolokythopita (Zucchini Pie with Phyllo Dough, Herbs, and Feta)

    June 30, 2025
  • sfakianes pites from crete
    Desserts,  Cretan Recipes,  Snacks & Appetizers

    How to Make Sfakianes Pites from Crete

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    Thanksgiving Sweets

    Irresistible Sweets for Thanksgiving: 10 Festive Treats Everyone Will Love

    August 9, 2025
    recipes with figs

    7 Irresistible Greek Recipes with Figs That Capture the Essence of the Mediterranean

    February 16, 2025
    KOURABIEDES

    Kourabiedes: The Perfect Greek Christmas Cookies!

    December 19, 2021
  • Zucchini Pie
    Cretan Recipes,  Lunch & Dinner

    Cretan-Style Kolokythopita (Zucchini Pie with Phyllo Dough, Herbs, and Feta)

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    boureki

    Authentic Chaniotiko Boureki: Cretan Summer Pie

    May 7, 2025
    how to make dolmadakia

    Village-Style Cretan Dolmadakia Recipe: Stuffed Wine Leaves

    May 16, 2025
    Cretan cheese stuffed peppers

    Cretan Cheese-Stuffed Peppers (Piperies Yemistes me Tyri)

    May 19, 2025
  • meat filled finger rolls
    Snacks & Appetizers,  Cretan Recipes

    Cretan-Style Meat-Filled Finger Rolls (Kreatopitakia)

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    greek fava dip

    Greek Fava Dip: A Taste of Santorini in Every Bite!

    March 7, 2025
    chocolate baklava

    Irresistible Greek Chocolate Baklava: A Decadent Twist on a Classic Favorite

    January 3, 2025
    MUSHROOMS recipes

    Delicious Greek Mushroom Recipes to Try!

    March 13, 2025
  • cretan rustic bread with grated tomato
    Cretan Recipes,  Bread & Cakes,  Mediterranean

    Rustic Cretan Bread with Grated Tomato, Olive Oil, Garlic, and Oregano

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    CRETAN CHARCUTERIE BOARD

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

    August 7, 2025
    Zucchini Pie

    Cretan-Style Kolokythopita (Zucchini Pie with Phyllo Dough, Herbs, and Feta)

    June 30, 2025

    How to Make Pork with Celery, The Original Cretan Recipe

    December 24, 2021
  • Cretan cheese stuffed peppers
    Cretan Recipes,  Snacks & Appetizers

    Cretan Cheese-Stuffed Peppers (Piperies Yemistes me Tyri)

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    Kreatosoupa, greek meat soup with orzo pasta

    Authentic Kreatosoupa with Kritharaki – Greek Meat Soup with Orzo Pasta

    March 7, 2025

    Cretan Salad with Dakos: A Taste & Different Version of Dakos You Will Love!

    December 12, 2021
    homemade anebata crete - kalitsounia

    How to Make Cretan Anebata (Kalitsounia from Heraklion)

    August 14, 2025
  • how to make dolmadakia
    Snacks & Appetizers,  Cretan Recipes,  Vegan - Vegetarian

    Village-Style Cretan Dolmadakia Recipe: Stuffed Wine Leaves

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    saganaki cheese recipe

    How to Make Saganaki Cheese: A Show-Stopping Appetizer!

    February 16, 2025
    HOW TO MAKE TOMATOKEFTEDES

    How to Make Tomatokeftedes: Santorini’s Famous Tomato Fritters

    August 7, 2025
    taramosalata taramasalata

    Taramosalata Recipe: Greek Fish Roe Dip

    February 21, 2025
  • cretan cheese pies
    Desserts,  Cretan Recipes,  Snacks & Appetizers

    How to Make Cretan Cheese Pies: Kalitsounia

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    recipes with apples

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

    February 1, 2025
    greek yogurt muffins

    Greek Yogurt Muffins: A Light and Delicious Breakfast Treat

    January 15, 2025
    Syrup for Baklava

    How to Make Syrup for Baklava: Fast & Easy Recipe

    November 27, 2024
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    Cretan Recipes,  Snacks & Appetizers

    How to Make Village-Style Phyllo Dough for Cretan Pies

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    Cretan cheese stuffed peppers

    Cretan Cheese-Stuffed Peppers (Piperies Yemistes me Tyri)

    May 19, 2025
    how to make dolmadakia

    Village-Style Cretan Dolmadakia Recipe: Stuffed Wine Leaves

    May 16, 2025
    valentine's day sweets

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

    January 8, 2025
  • SPINACH PIES
    Healthy Choices,  Cretan Recipes,  Snacks & Appetizers

    How to Make Cretan Spinach and Cheese Pies: Kalitsounia

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    feta cheese recipes

    Feta Cheese Recipes: Irresistible Dishes That Celebrate the Magic of Feta Cheese

    January 19, 2025

    How to Make Authentic Melitzanosalata: Greek Eggplant Dip Recipe

    May 5, 2025
    spanakopita recipe

    Spanakopita Recipe: How to Make a Traditional Greek Spinach!

    February 5, 2025
  • boureki
    Healthy Choices,  Cretan Recipes,  Lunch & Dinner,  Vegan - Vegetarian

    Authentic Chaniotiko Boureki: Cretan Summer Pie

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    RECIPES WITH LEMONS

    7 Greek-Inspired Lemon Recipes Bursting with Mediterranean Flavor

    February 17, 2025
    greek yogurt marinade and spices

    Greek Yogurt Marinade for Perfectly Grilled Meats!

    January 22, 2025
    MUSHROOMS recipes

    Delicious Greek Mushroom Recipes to Try!

    March 13, 2025
  • Cretan Recipes,  Snacks & Appetizers,  Vegan - Vegetarian

    How to Make Cretan Zucchini Fritters (Plus Gluten-Free Version)

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    cretan lamb tsigariasto

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

    August 17, 2025
    6 WINTER GREEK RECIPES

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

    November 26, 2024
    CRETAN CHARCUTERIE BOARD

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

    August 7, 2025
  • Kreatosoupa, greek meat soup with orzo pasta
    Cretan Recipes,  Soups & Stews

    Authentic Kreatosoupa with Kritharaki – Greek Meat Soup with Orzo Pasta

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    boureki

    Authentic Chaniotiko Boureki: Cretan Summer Pie

    May 7, 2025

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

    December 24, 2021
    sfakianes pites from crete

    How to Make Sfakianes Pites from Crete

    July 9, 2025
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