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    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
    • Christmas
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    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
      • Travel Foodie
  • Dietary Needs
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    • Healthy Choices
  • 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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  • Winter’s Favorite Pumpkin Velouté Soup: Creamy, Comforting & Fast

    Nothing like a warm bowl of pumpkin velouté to make winter feel cozy!Smooth, slightly sweet, and utterly comforting, this soup comes together faster than you…

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    Versatile Fig and Tomato Chutney with Thyme & Habanero Chili

    August 17, 2025
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    5-Minute Cocoa Cake: Fluffy, Quick, and Butter-Free

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    Tropical Dream: Pineapple and Coconut Cheesecake

    September 9, 2025
  • 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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    March 26, 2025
  • Homemade Tagliatelle: How I Learned to Make Them in Italy

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    Fresh tagliatelle takes pasta night to the next level. Thin ribbons that cook in minutes and hold sauce perfectly — from a quick garlic-butter drizzle…

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    August 29, 2025
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    HOW TO MAKE EMPANADAS

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    September 7, 2025
  • The Gnocchi I Learned in Italy: A Simple, Soulful Potato Recipe

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    For me, gnocchi are not just an Italian classic; they’re a reminder of how food travels, adapts, and quietly becomes part of your own kitchen…

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    Irresistible Greek Pie Fillings: Traditional Recipes for Every Taste

    December 30, 2024

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

    December 21, 2024
  • Quick Cranberry Muffins From the Pantry (Plus a Chocolate Version for Kids)

    Waking up with a craving you can actually satisfy without leaving the house… especially when coffee is involved? This recipe is for you!Cranberry muffins are…

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    Versatile Fig and Tomato Chutney with Thyme & Habanero Chili

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    Scary Monster Halloween Chocolate Cheesecake

    October 27, 2025

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

    September 6, 2025
  • How to Make a Traditional Greek Moussaka That You Will Love!

    greek moussaka

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

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    February 15, 2025

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

    A little crooked, generously messy, and filled with love — this is how I decorate the iconic “Happee Birthdae Harry” cake, inspired by Hagrid, Harry…

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    4TH JULY MENU

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

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    cretan pilafi

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    zelnik

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    January 31, 2025
  • 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 Make Lahanodolmades: Greek Cabbage Rolls

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

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  • Cinnamon Swirl Cookies

    Tiny cinnamon rolls disguised as cookies. Soft, fragrant, and filled with warm cinnamon sugar, these Cinnamon Swirl Cookies bring all the comfort of a classic…

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  • Cretan Christmas Chocolate & Almond Cookies

    Soft, rustic cookies inspired by the flavors of Crete and dressed up for Christmas. These chocolate–almond Cretan cookies blend the warmth of traditional island flavors…

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  • Super Easy Christmas Cookies (A Family Favorite)

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  • 7 Simple Greek Recipes with Cabbage

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    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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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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