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    • Snacks & Appetizers
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    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
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    • Med Life
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  • Dietary Needs
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  • 7 Greek-Inspired Recipes with Chickpeas (That Are Not Salads)

    Chickpeas are a versatile staple of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. They’re perfect for creating dishes that go far beyond the usual chickpea salads. From dips…

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    greek yogurt dip

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    gluten free cake - greek yogurt and almond cake

    Gluten-Free Cake with Greek Yogurt and Almonds That You’ll Love!

    February 16, 2025
  • Pumpkin Bread with Olive Oil, Honey, & Fresh Ginger

    PUMPKIN BREAD

    This pumpkin bread one isn’t your typical sugary loaf — it’s soft, lightly spiced, and has a little Greek twist with orange juice, olive oil,…

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    greek fava dip

    Greek Fava Dip: A Taste of Santorini in Every Bite!

    March 7, 2025
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    Traditional Greek Salad Recipe (Horiatiki Salata) & Unique Creative Variations!

    January 25, 2025

    Super Traditional Greek Baklava Recipe That You’ll Love!

    December 24, 2021
  • Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins – Soft, Spiced & Perfect for Fall

    PUMPKIN MUFFINS

    Pumpkin season makes baking feel extra cozy. When the weather starts to cool down, these pumpkin muffins are one of my favorite things to make…

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    4TH JULY MENU

    Greek-Inspired 4th of July Food Ideas to Pair with Your Barbecue (Plus a Sweet Bonus Treat!)

    July 3, 2025

    Fall Pumpkin Hummus – Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving

    September 26, 2025
    thanksgiving turkey leftovers

    7 Delicious Recipes with Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers

    August 11, 2025
  • How to Make Kounoupidokeftedes: Greek Cauliflower Fritters

    cauliflower fritters

    Kounoupidokeftedes, or Greek cauliflower fritters, are a beloved dish across Greece, or maybe just at home… but that’s enough to share this recipe with you.…

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    Greek kariokes recipe

    Greek Kariokes – Irresistible Nut-Filled Chocolate Crescents

    August 18, 2025
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    How to Make Saganaki Cheese: A Show-Stopping Appetizer!

    February 16, 2025
    htipiti roasted pepper dip

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

    March 26, 2025
  • 7 Fantastic Greek-Inspired Recipes with Potatoes

    recipes with potatoes

    Potatoes are beloved in Greek and Cretan cuisine—humble, versatile, and comforting. They can shape main dishes as well as sides… There are so many ways…

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    greek yogurt cheesecake

    Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Recipe You’ll Love!

    January 11, 2025
    CUCUMBER RECIPES

    7 Refreshing Greek-Inspired Cucumber Recipes You’ll Love

    February 20, 2025
    APPLE CAKE

    Greek Apple Cake Perfect for Winter

    October 14, 2025
  • Simple Spaghetti with Onions, Red Pepper & Zucchini – Quick and Delicious

    pasta onion zucchini and peppers (1)

    A light, flavorful pasta dish that comes together in minutes, with fresh vegetables and a hint of spice. Perfect for a simple lunch or a…

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    Moroccan Ghoriba

    Delicious Moroccan Ghoriba: Buttery Almond and Semolina Cookies

    February 8, 2025
    leftover tortilla

    Leftover Spanish Tortilla: A Delicious Reinvention of Your Sunday Barbecue

    February 2, 2025

    7 Recipes for Mediterranean Cupcakes That You Need to Try!

    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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    SALMON RECIPES - GREEK RECIPES WITH SALMON

    Three Greek-Inspired Recipes with Salmon You Will Love!

    February 16, 2025
    GREEK YOGURT PITA BREAD

    Easy Greek Yogurt Pita Bread To Make in Under 5 Minutes

    September 26, 2025
    greek pita bread recipe

    How to Make Authentic Greek Pita Bread at Home

    March 14, 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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    SALMON RECIPES - GREEK RECIPES WITH SALMON

    Three Greek-Inspired Recipes with Salmon You Will Love!

    February 16, 2025
    greek winter soups

    10 Greek Winter Soups to Warm Up & Regain Your Ideal Shape After the Holidays!

    January 2, 2025
    greek pita bread recipe

    How to Make Authentic Greek Pita Bread at Home

    March 14, 2025
  • Zucchini Pie with Herbs and Homemade Dough

    This zucchini pie is the kind of recipe that surprises you twice—once when you realize how easy it is to make the dough from scratch,…

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    ITALIAN PESTO

    Authentic Italian Pesto: A Trusted Family Recipe

    July 1, 2025
    christmas cookies

    Super Easy Christmas Cookies (A Family Favorite)

    December 21, 2025

    Easy Chocolate Biscuits for Halloween (and Every Occasion!)

    September 21, 2025
  • How to Make Tomatokeftedes: Santorini’s Famous Tomato Fritters

    HOW TO MAKE TOMATOKEFTEDES

    Crispy on the outside, juicy and herby on the inside, Tomatokeftedes, or tomato fritters from Santorini, are a summer dish that tastes like sunshine. Here’s…

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    7 Greek-Inspired Recipes with Chickpeas (That Are Not Salads)

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    February 21, 2025

    Mastering Greek Phyllo Pastry: A Step-by-Step Guide to Flaky Perfection

    December 28, 2024
  • Authentic Argentinian Salsa Criolla Recipe

    SALSA CRIOLLA

    Though I live in Greece, my roots are firmly planted in Argentina. One of my favorite traditions to bring to the Cretan grill is salsa…

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    Zucchini Pie with Herbs and Homemade Dough

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    boureki

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    vegan taramasalata

    Lenten Recipe: Greek Vegan Taramosalata Dip That’s Super Tasty!

    February 21, 2025
  • 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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    Exquisite Cretan Grape Spoon Sweet That’s Easy to Make in No Time!

    December 24, 2021
    CRETAN DAKOS RECIPE

    Original Cretan Dakos Recipe That You Will Love!

    October 1, 2024
    orange recipes

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

    January 19, 2025
  • Middle Eastern Muhammara Recipe

    muhammara

    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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    WATERMELON ICE CREAM

    Refreshing Watermelon Ice Cream: A Sweet and Healthy Summer Treat!

    March 14, 2025
  • Village-Style Cretan Dolmadakia Recipe: Stuffed Wine Leaves

    how to make dolmadakia

    Small and delicately wrapped, dolmadakia—also known as dolmades—are a favorite dish in Crete. These stuffed vine leaves can be served as a first course, a…

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    Greek style snacks for christmas

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    December 21, 2024
    PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

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    July 22, 2025

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

    Beetroot dip

    This creamy, earthy, and tangy beet dip, topped with crunchy walnuts and crumbled feta, is a Middle Eastern classic turned modern party favorite. Serve it…

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    Fatay

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    July 16, 2025
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  • Authentic Chaniotiko Boureki: Cretan Summer Pie

    boureki

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    6 WINTER GREEK RECIPES

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

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    February 15, 2025
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    Greek Yogurt Parfait: A Healthy and Easy Treat!

    March 14, 2025
  • How to Make Authentic Baba Ganoush: Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip

    Baba ganoush is a creamy, smoky eggplant dip that has become popular around the world. This delicious dish comes from the Levant region in the…

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    Parmesan cookies

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    August 6, 2025
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  • How to Make Cretan Zucchini Fritters (Plus Gluten-Free Version)

    Kolokythokeftedes (Greek: Κολοκυθοκεφτέδες) are the most delicious zucchini fritters, especially popular in Crete, where local ingredients and several herbs give them a distinct regional flair.…

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    PORK GIOUVETSI

    Giouvetsi with Pork – A Greek Comfort Classic

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    May 16, 2025
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    March 7, 2025
  • Greek Style Avocado Spread

    avocado spread

    Fresh and creamy — this Avocado spread combines the tang of feta, the zing of lemon, the crunch of cucumber, and the lushness of ripe…

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    Galaktoboureko without semolina

    Galaktoboureko Without Semolina (Greek Custard Pie)

    July 1, 2025
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    February 16, 2025
    how to make greek souvlaki

    Delicious Recipe for Homemade Greek Souvlaki You’ll Love!

    March 26, 2025
  • How to Make Authentic Greek Skordalia

    skordalia recipe

    Skordalia is a creamy and garlicky Greek dip made with potatoes, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, perfect as a spread or side dish for…

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    greek saganaki mussels

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    March 4, 2025
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    March 14, 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.

Καλή όρεξη!
(That’s bon appétit in Greek!)

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