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  • Oven-Baked Moussaka: A Lighter Take on a Greek Classic

    This version of moussaka is lighter, healthier, and just as flavorful. By roasting the vegetables in the oven instead of frying them, you get all…

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    CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH GREEK YOGURT

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    Delicious Greek Salad Dressing That You Must Have in Your Fridge (+ 7 Tasty Variations)

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  • How to Make a Traditional Greek Moussaka That You Will Love!

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    I want to share the version of moussaka I first learned when I moved to Crete over ten years ago. It’s the dish that helped…

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    Kourabiedes: The Perfect Greek Christmas Cookies!

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  • How to Make Crete’s Favorite Ekmek Kataifi (Greek-Style with Custard and Whipped Cream)

    Crispy kataifi, a good custard, and whipped cream with syrup — ekmek kataifi is one of those sweets that’s gone before you know it. Ekmek…

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    How to Decorate the “Happee Birthdae Harry” Cake (Hagrid Style)

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  • How to Make Lahanodolmades: Greek Cabbage Rolls

    greek cabbage rolls

    Soft cabbage leaves wrapped around a fragrant, herb-scented filling, slowly simmered until tender and finished with a bright, lemony touch. Lahanodolmades are the kind of…

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    June 1, 2025
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    November 21, 2024
  • Bring the Magic of a Greek Christmas Table to Your Home with this E-Book

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    A Cretan-inspired holiday recipe book, straight from our kitchen to yours. Christmas in Greece is a season of scent—warm cinnamon rising from the oven, honey…

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    December 21, 2024
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    Greek Recipes with Cabbage

    Cabbage is a humble, versatile vegetable that plays an important role in Greek cuisine. From stews to baked casseroles, pies, and stuffed dishes, cabbage adds…

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    greek yogurt smoothie

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  • Greek Apple Cake Perfect for Winter

    APPLE CAKE

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    PUMPKIN BREAD

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    GREEK YOGURT PITA BREAD

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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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