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  • Meal Type
    • Breakfast
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    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
    • Christmas
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    • Celebrations
    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
      • Travel Foodie
  • Dietary Needs
    • Low Cal
    • Vegan – Vegetarian
    • 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

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

    March 7, 2025
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    Greek Bougiourdi Recipe: A Spicy, Cheesy Delight

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

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  • 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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    October 8, 2025
    FLANK STEAK

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    September 9, 2025
  • 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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    Soft and Chewy American Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy Recipe

    September 24, 2025
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    September 22, 2025
    ITALIAN PESTO

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    July 1, 2025
  • 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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    October 24, 2025
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    November 27, 2024
  • 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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    Halloween snacks

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    October 28, 2025
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    January 6, 2025
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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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    Super Easy No-Egg Tiramisu: The Creamy Classic Made Simple

    September 6, 2025
  • 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 DAKOS RECIPE

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  • Cinnamon Swirl Cookies

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

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    November 21, 2024
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  • Super Easy Christmas Cookies (A Family Favorite)

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  • Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread (or Anytime Pull-Apart Delight!)

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    COCOA CAKE

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    HAM AND FETA PHYLLO PASTRIES

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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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