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Oven-Baked Portobello Mushrooms with Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Spanish Chorizo
Hearty, juicy portobello mushrooms baked with melted mozzarella, tomatoes, and smoky Spanish chorizo — an easy and satisfying dish full of Mediterranean flavor. Portobello mushrooms…
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Cretan Potato Salad with Smoky Garlic-Yogurt Sauce
A rustic, creamy Cretan potato salad with a mayo made with smoky roasted garlic, Greek yogurt, and lemon — perfect with grilled meats, meze platters,…
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Cretan-style Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs
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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Middle Eastern Muhammara Recipe
Muhammara is a deeply flavorful roasted red pepper and walnut dip that hails from the Levant. It’s rich, smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy, which makes…
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Everything About Greek Yogurt
In this article, we explore what makes real Greek yogurt so special, how it’s made, and why it has become beloved around the world. Greek…
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Chicken with Greek Yogurt Marinade
This Greek Yogurt Marinade is the perfect way to add flavor and tenderness to your chicken! The yogurt, combined with garlic, lime, and spices, helps…
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Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
This Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is a healthier twist on the classic chicken salad! Made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo, it’s perfect for a…
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Mushroom-Stuffed Bruschetta with Mozzarella, Tomato & Parsley
Sometimes all I want is something simple but a little bit special, like these mushroom-stuffed bruschetta. I love how the garlicky, toasted bread pairs with…
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Refreshing Watermelon and Peach Sorbet
Beat the scorching summer heat with this refreshing Watermelon and Peach Sorbet—a simple treat commonly enjoyed in Cretan homes when temperatures soar. Sweet, juicy, and…
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How to Make Sfakianes Pites from Crete
Sfakianes Pites are a beloved specialty from Sfakia, in western Crete’s Chania region. These thin, cheese-filled pies, lightly fried and drizzled with thyme honey, are…
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Meat & Mountains: Traditional Ways Cretans Cook Meat
When most people think of Greek cuisine, their minds jump straight to seafood and island life by the sea. But Crete tells a different story.…
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Corfiot Sofrito Recipe: A Classic Dish from the Island of Corfu
Corfiot Sofrito is a traditional Greek dish from Corfu. It is a flavorful and comforting dish made with just a few ingredients. It’s a family…
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Opa! The Ultimate Greek Foodie Holiday Gift Guide
This guide is perfect for Early Birds: Shop Prime Day & Skip the Last-Minute Holiday Stress! Why wait until December to start your holiday shopping…
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Peanut Butter and Greek Yogurt Cheesecake
A decadent yet healthy twist on cheesecake: this Peanut Butter & Greek Yogurt Cheesecake combines rich peanut butter and tangy Greek yogurt for a lush,…
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From Buenos Aires to Athens: The Greek Yogurt Chocotorta Remix
Enjoy the iconic Argentine Chocotorta (torta de Chocolinas) with a Greek twist! Creamy Greek yogurt replaces the usual cream cheese, and homemade dulce de leche…
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Quick Greek Lemon Pulp Cake (Using Leftover Lemon Pulp)
Want to make a quick, tasty sweet to enjoy with friends? This cake comes to the rescue! Check out this simple, moist lemon cake made…
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Authentic Homemade Greek Lemonade (Spitiki Lemonada)
A traditional Greek lemonade syrup made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and fructose, meant to be diluted when served. Refreshing, practical, and easy to store…
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Authentic Italian Pesto: A Trusted Family Recipe
A quick and flavorful homemade pesto that captures the essence of Italian simplicity—perfect for busy nights or Sunday meals. After living in Italy for 22…
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Galaktoboureko Without Semolina (Greek Custard Pie)
A crisp phyllo pie filled with a velvety vanilla custard and finished with a bright lemon syrup—Galaktoboureko is Greek dessert perfection. This version skips the…
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Cretan Ingredient Substitutions & Other Useful Tips
Cooking Cretan recipes at home, but can’t find all the local ingredients? No problem—we’ve got you covered! You might be missing Myzithra or Anthotyros… or…

























































