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    Zucchini Pie

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    Crispy kataifi, a good custard, and whipped cream with syrup — ekmek kataifi is one of those sweets that’s gone before you know it. Ekmek…

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    Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Recipe You’ll Love!

    January 11, 2025
  • How to Make Lahanodolmades: Greek Cabbage Rolls

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    Soft cabbage leaves wrapped around a fragrant, herb-scented filling, slowly simmered until tender and finished with a bright, lemony touch. Lahanodolmades are the kind of…

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  • Cretan Christmas Chocolate & Almond Cookies

    Soft, rustic cookies inspired by the flavors of Crete and dressed up for Christmas. These chocolate–almond Cretan cookies blend the warmth of traditional island flavors…

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

    December 24, 2021
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    November 13, 2024
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    January 6, 2025
  • Giouvetsi with Pork – A Greek Comfort Classic

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    Giouvetsi is a true Sunday dish — simple, slow-cooked, and worth every minute. While many make it with beef or lamb, here in Crete we…

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  • Greek Savory Pumpkin Pie

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    Pumpkin is a star ingredient in Greek and Thanksgiving kitchens. With its natural sweetness, texture, and color, it lends itself perfectly to festive dishes. This…

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

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  • Cretan Bougatsa with Myzithra Cheese

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    Cretan bougatsa is a flaky pastry filled with myzithra cheese and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. A favorite breakfast in Chania and Heraklion, this traditional…

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  • Greek Lentil and Sausage Stew (Φακές και Λουκάνικα)

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    Some sweets steal your heart the first time you taste them. For me, anebata are one of those rare treasures—soft, golden pies filled with cheese…

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    Cakes made with Greek yogurt have a special kind of magic: they’re moist, lightly tangy, and beautifully rich without being too heavy. This Orange and…

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  • Cretan-style Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs

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    These juicy Cretan-style chicken and zucchini meatballs are packed with herbs, cheese, and a touch of raki — perfect with potato salad, yogurt, and a…

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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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