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  • Meal Type
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
    • Christmas
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    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
      • Travel Foodie
  • Dietary Needs
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  • 7 Salads with Halloumi Cheese You’ll Love!

    salads with halloumi cheese

    Crispy, creamy, and savory, halloumi cheese shines in these Mediterranean-inspired recipes for its flavor and incredible versatility. Halloumi is a traditional cheese from Cyprus, but…

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  • 7 Greek-Inspired Salads with Chickpeas

    salads with chickpeas

    Discover the perfect balance of flavors and textures with these Greek-inspired chickpea salads. These Mediterranean recipes combine chickpeas with Greek cuisine ingredients. Chickpeas: A Salad…

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    RECIPES WITH LEMONS

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    5 Refreshing Mediterranean Salads to Lighten Up After the Holiday Feasts (+ 1 Bonus Cretan Salad!)

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  • 7 Days of Mediterranean-Inspired Breakfasts: Kickstart Your Day the Right Way!

    Explore a week of wholesome, flavorful breakfasts inspired by the Mediterranean region. These easy-to-make meals bring freshness and energy to your mornings and will soon…

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  • A Culinary Tour: Mouthwatering Mediterranean Recipes You’ll Love!

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    The Mediterranean region is a tapestry of cultures and exceptional cuisine, boasting dishes that reflect its history, traditions, and flavors. Embark on a culinary journey…

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    PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

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

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    In Crete, fresh ingredients and culinary traditions are rooted in centuries of history. Among the treasures of the Cretan diet, oranges hold a special place.…

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    Zucchini Pie

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    May 19, 2025
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    January 6, 2025
  • How to Make a Perfect Hummus at Home

    hummus recipe

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    The Only Tomato Sauce You Need (Especially When the Fridge Is Empty)

    August 3, 2025
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    December 21, 2024
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    February 21, 2025
  • Greek-Inspired Fajitas: 7+7 Tortilla Wraps Your Kids Will Love!

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    September 5, 2025
    MUSHROOM MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA

    Mushroom-Stuffed Bruschetta with Mozzarella, Tomato & Parsley

    July 10, 2025

    7 Recipes for Mediterranean Cupcakes That You Need to Try!

    February 19, 2025
  • Irresistible Greek Chocolate Baklava: A Decadent Twist on a Classic Favorite

    chocolate baklava

    Baklava is a traditional dessert enjoyed across generations, combining delicate layers of phyllo, sweet syrup, and nuts. This recipe incorporates a touch of chocolate, bringing…

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    October 2, 2025
    SOUTZOUKAKIA GREEK-TURKISH MEATBALLS

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    July 8, 2025
  • 7 Low-Calorie Mediterranean Recipes That You’ll Love!

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  • 7 Greek Spreads You’ll Love: Bold Flavors of the Mediterranean

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  • 5 Refreshing Mediterranean Salads to Lighten Up After the Holiday Feasts (+ 1 Bonus Cretan Salad!)

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    Greek Yogurt Marinade for Perfectly Grilled Meats!

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  • From Anatolia to Crete: Turkish Flavors in Cretan Cuisine

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    Turkish Flavors in Cretan Cuisine: Various cultures shaped Crete’s culinary history. Turkish food has left a lasting mark on the Cretan diet, blending flavors and…

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  • How to Make Syrup for Baklava: Fast & Easy Recipe

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    Baklava, a beloved Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dessert that Cretans love owes much of its rich sweetness and texture to the syrup that soaks into…

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  • Differences Between the Cretan Diet and the Mediterranean Diet

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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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