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  • Meal Type
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    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
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    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
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  • 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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    Soft and Chewy American Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy Recipe

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    The Only Tomato Sauce You Need (Especially When the Fridge Is Empty)

    August 3, 2025
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    Spooky Halloween Monster Muffins (Made with the Easiest Chocolate Cake Base!)

    September 19, 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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    Fresh & Nourishing Greek Yogurt Smoothie

    October 14, 2025
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    January 19, 2025
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    January 10, 2026
  • 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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    Baked farfalle feta and tomato with basil leaves

    Baked Tomato and Feta Farfalle with Basil (Φιογκάκι): A Greek Twist on Comfort Food

    August 8, 2025
    meatballs chicken and zucchini (3)

    Cretan-style Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs

    July 21, 2025
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    Simple Spaghetti with Onions, Red Pepper & Zucchini – Quick and Delicious

    September 26, 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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    Lentil stew

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    September 24, 2025
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    How to Make Greek Gigantes: Baked Giant Beans in Tomato Sauce

    March 26, 2025
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    October 24, 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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    Scary Monster Halloween Chocolate Cheesecake

    October 27, 2025

    Winter’s Favorite Pumpkin Velouté Soup: Creamy, Comforting & Fast

    January 14, 2026
    pasta salad

    My Go-To Summer Pasta Salad: A Hearty Caprese-Inspired Classic

    July 31, 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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    March 13, 2025
    APPLE CAKE

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    October 14, 2025
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    December 19, 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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    4TH JULY MENU

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

    July 3, 2025

    How to Make Vasilopita: Greek New Year’s Cake!

    December 30, 2021
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    August 9, 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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    February 21, 2025
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    March 14, 2025
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    January 22, 2025
  • 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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    CRETAN CHARCUTERIE BOARD

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    August 7, 2025

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    January 9, 2026
  • 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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    ITALIAN PESTO

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    COCOA CAKE

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    September 10, 2025
  • 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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    PORK GIOUVETSI

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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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    GREEK YOGURT VANILLA CAKE

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    MASCARPONE CHEESE CREAM

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    A quick and colorful meal that brings the taste of Greek street food home — chicken, caramelized vegetables, and your favorite creamy sauce tucked into…

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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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