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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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    • Healthy Choices
  • 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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    Parmesan cookies

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

    August 6, 2025
    htipiti roasted pepper dip

    Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip (Htipiti)

    March 26, 2025
    PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

    Oven-Baked Portobello Mushrooms with Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Spanish Chorizo

    July 22, 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 Greek-Inspired Pumpkin Recipes: Perfect for Thanksgiving or Fall!

    October 8, 2025

    How to Make Pork with Celery, The Original Cretan Recipe

    December 24, 2021

    Greek Chicken Pita with Peppers & Zucchini

    October 18, 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    dulce de leche cheesecake

    Dulce de Leche Cheesecake: Incredibly Easy to Make!

    October 8, 2025
    CHOCOLATE CAKES

    7 Irresistible Mediterranean Chocolate Cakes You Need to Try!

    February 4, 2025
    3 ingredient brownie

    The Viral 3-Ingredient Microwave Brownie You’ll Be Making Again and Again

    May 29, 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    chocotorta with greek yogurt

    From Buenos Aires to Athens: The Greek Yogurt Chocotorta Remix

    July 3, 2025
    SALSA CRIOLLA

    Authentic Argentinian Salsa Criolla Recipe

    August 4, 2025
    chimichurri chicken casserole

    Chimichurri Chicken Casserole

    October 18, 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 and Mediterranean diet

    Differences Between the Cretan Diet and the Mediterranean Diet

    September 20, 2024
    CRETAN DAKOS RECIPE

    Original Cretan Dakos Recipe That You Will Love!

    October 1, 2024
    CRETAN SWEETS

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

    November 27, 2024
  • 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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    lent recipes

    7 Greek Lent Recipes You Need to Try This Year!

    February 19, 2025
    SPINACH PIES

    How to Make Cretan Spinach and Cheese Pies: Kalitsounia

    May 16, 2025
    Beetroot dip

    Delicious Beetroot Dip with Greek Yogurt, Walnuts & Feta Cheese (Egyptian Beet Dip)

    May 15, 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    GREEK ISLANDS FOOD

    The Most Famous Recipes from the Greek Islands… and Everything You Must Try When You Visit!

    December 19, 2021
    greek yogurt popsicles

    Greek Yogurt Popsicles: A Refreshing, Healthy Treat

    January 8, 2025

    7 Greek Vegetarian Dishes You Will Enjoy Adding to Your Everyday Diet!

    December 21, 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    how cretans cook meat

    Meat & Mountains: Traditional Ways Cretans Cook Meat

    July 8, 2025

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

    December 12, 2021

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

    December 24, 2021
  • 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    chocotorta with greek yogurt

    From Buenos Aires to Athens: The Greek Yogurt Chocotorta Remix

    July 3, 2025
    FLANK STEAK

    Oven-Baked Flank Steak with Chimichurri and Roasted Vegetables

    September 9, 2025
    Fatay

    Fatay: Argentina’s Arab Empanadas

    September 5, 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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    ITALIAN PESTO

    Authentic Italian Pesto: A Trusted Family Recipe

    July 1, 2025
    baked beans gigantes plaki

    How to Make Greek Gigantes: Baked Giant Beans in Tomato Sauce

    March 26, 2025
    lent recipes

    7 Greek Lent Recipes You Need to Try This Year!

    February 19, 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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    feta cheese recipes

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

    January 19, 2025
    How to make greek bougiourdi

    Greek Bougiourdi Recipe: A Spicy, Cheesy Delight

    March 26, 2025
    SALMON RECIPES - GREEK RECIPES WITH SALMON

    Three Greek-Inspired Recipes with Salmon You Will Love!

    February 16, 2025
  • 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 pasta recipes

    7 Greek Pasta Recipes That Are So Easy to Make!

    October 14, 2025

    7 Greek-Inspired Pumpkin Recipes: Perfect for Thanksgiving or Fall!

    October 8, 2025
    SALMON RECIPES - GREEK RECIPES WITH SALMON

    Three Greek-Inspired Recipes with Salmon You Will Love!

    February 16, 2025
  • 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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    salads with halloumi cheese

    7 Salads with Halloumi Cheese You’ll Love!

    January 27, 2025
    zelnik

    Flaky Balkan Zelnik: The Ultimate Apple-Filled (or Pumpkin-Filled) Winter Pastry!

    January 31, 2025
    greek yogurt oatmeal

    Greek Yogurt Oatmeal That’s Easy & Nutritious

    March 14, 2025
  • 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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    Fall Pumpkin Hummus – Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving

    September 26, 2025

    Super Easy No-Egg Tiramisu: The Creamy Classic Made Simple

    September 6, 2025
    upside down apple cake

    Fall Upside Down Apple Cake Recipe

    August 15, 2025
  • 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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    Flour: Types, Uses, and International Names (Including Greek Flours)

    September 8, 2025

    Acids and Sours in Mediterranean Cooking: A Complete Guide

    September 12, 2025
    cretan cheese

    The Cretan Cheese Guide

    August 29, 2025
  • 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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    10 Delicious (& Quick) Greek Chicken Recipes You Will Actually Make

    September 22, 2025

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

    August 3, 2025
    pork chop recipes

    17 Simple (Yet Delicious) Ways to Cook Pork Chops

    September 25, 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 spreads to prepare at home

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

    December 21, 2024
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    7 Greek Pasta Recipes That Are So Easy to Make!

    October 14, 2025
    rizogalo

    Creamy Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding) Recipe: The Ultimate Cinnamon-Infused Delight

    January 31, 2025
  • How to Make Cretan Lamb Tsigariasto: The Most Traditional Recipe from Crete

    cretan lamb tsigariasto

    Tsigariasto is one of those simple dishes that speaks of mountain kitchens, honest flavors, and the heart of Cretan tradition. It features a few ingredients…

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    5 GREEK COCKTAILS

    5 Cocktails with Raki from Crete to Celebrate New Year’s Eve!

    November 21, 2024
    meatballs chicken and zucchini (3)

    Cretan-style Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs

    July 21, 2025

    Cretan Olive Oil Chocolate Cake: Tasty & Simple!

    October 3, 2025
  • 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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    COCOA CAKE

    5-Minute Cocoa Cake: Fluffy, Quick, and Butter-Free

    September 10, 2025
    ITALIAN PESTO

    Authentic Italian Pesto: A Trusted Family Recipe

    July 1, 2025

    Scary Monster Halloween Chocolate Cheesecake

    October 27, 2025
  • Fall Upside Down Apple Cake Recipe

    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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    6 WINTER GREEK RECIPES

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

    November 26, 2024

    Cretan Potato Salad with Smoky Garlic-Yogurt Sauce

    July 21, 2025

    How to Make Village-Style Phyllo Dough for Cretan Pies

    May 16, 2025
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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.

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(That’s bon appétit in Greek!)

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