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  • Meal Type
    • Breakfast
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    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
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    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
      • Travel Foodie
  • Dietary Needs
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    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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  • A Culinary Tour: Mouthwatering Mediterranean Recipes You’ll Love!

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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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    December 21, 2025
  • How to Make a Perfect Hummus at Home

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    Hummus, the creamy and flavorful chickpea spread, has become a kitchen staple (and my family staple!) for its versatility, nutrition, and delicious taste. Here’s everything…

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    MEDITERRANEAN RECIPES

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  • Greek-Inspired Fajitas: 7+7 Tortilla Wraps Your Kids Will Love!

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    July 22, 2025
    ITALIAN TIRAMISU RECIPE

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    June 2, 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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    Greek Chicken Pita with Peppers & Zucchini

    October 18, 2025
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    February 15, 2025
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    January 22, 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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  • From Anatolia to Crete: Turkish Flavors in Cretan Cuisine

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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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