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

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    Refreshing Watermelon and Peach Sorbet

    July 10, 2025

    Scary Monster Halloween Chocolate Cheesecake

    October 27, 2025
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    Spooky Halloween Monster Muffins (Made with the Easiest Chocolate Cake Base!)

    September 19, 2025
  • 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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

    December 14, 2025

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

    January 9, 2026

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

    January 14, 2026
  • 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Greek Pork with Celery and Avgolemono Sauce That You’ll Love!

    December 24, 2021
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    Cretan-Style Meat Appetizers (Kreatopitakia)

    June 1, 2025
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    How to Make Lahanodolmades: Greek Cabbage Rolls

    January 4, 2026
  • Super Easy Christmas Cookies (A Family Favorite)

    christmas cookies

    Every Christmas, there’s one recipe I return to without hesitation. These cookies are that recipe. I started baking them years ago for my sons’ school…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Kourabiedes: The Perfect Greek Christmas Cookies!

    December 19, 2021
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    14 Healthy and Tasty Greek Snacks for Everyday!

    February 15, 2025
    Moroccan Ghoriba

    Delicious Moroccan Ghoriba: Buttery Almond and Semolina Cookies

    February 8, 2025
  • Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread (or Anytime Pull-Apart Delight!)

    Soft and packed with melted cheese, this pull-apart bread is a showstopper for the holidays—but you can shape it any way you like and enjoy…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    GREEK YOGURT BAGELS

    Super Easy New York Style (kind of) Bagels Made with Greek Yogurt

    August 10, 2025
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    How to Make Lagana: Traditional Greek Flatbread Recipe

    February 21, 2025
    upside down apple cake

    Fall Upside Down Apple Cake Recipe

    August 15, 2025
  • Classic Soft Sugar Cookies That Are Perfect for Christmas!

    In the mood for Christmas cookies but not into the fuss? These are the easiest-to-make, most versatile cookies of the season! These classic sugar cookies…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Cretan Olive Oil Chocolate Cake: Tasty & Simple!

    October 3, 2025
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    How to Make Authentic Greek Pita Bread at Home

    March 14, 2025
    christmas cookies

    Super Easy Christmas Cookies (A Family Favorite)

    December 21, 2025
  • Greek Apple Cake Perfect for Winter

    APPLE CAKE

    As the weather cools, I enjoy warm, spiced desserts, and this Greek apple cake has quickly become a favorite. Layers of cake alternate with cinnamon-spiced…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    double chocolate baklava

    Baklava Diamonds with Double Chocolate and Walnuts

    August 9, 2025
    peanut butter and greek yogurt cheesecake

    Peanut Butter and Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

    July 7, 2025

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

    January 14, 2026
  • 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Loukoumades recipe

    Loukoumades Recipe & Everything About Greece’s Most Beloved Dessert

    November 15, 2024

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

    January 9, 2026
    htipiti roasted pepper dip

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

    March 26, 2025
  • 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    thanksgiving bread

    Best Homemade Thanksgiving Bread: Warm, Fresh, and Festive

    August 11, 2025
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    Delicious Thanksgiving Side Dishes That Outshine the Turkey

    August 11, 2025
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    Greek Yogurt and Lemon Cake: A Zesty, Moist Delight

    February 5, 2025
  • Cretan Olive Oil Chocolate Cake: Tasty & Simple!

    Cretan Olive Oil Chocolate Cake: This rich, moist chocolate cake is full of flavor and crafted with Cretan olive oil instead of butter. It’s quick…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Greek Pork with Celery and Avgolemono Sauce That You’ll Love!

    December 24, 2021
    CRETAN SWEETS

    Sweets from Crete, Traditional Cretan Sweets and Desserts You Will Love!

    November 27, 2024
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    Cretan-style Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs

    July 21, 2025
  • Easy Greek Yogurt Pita Bread To Make in Under 5 Minutes

    GREEK YOGURT PITA BREAD

    If you’ve ever wanted a warm, soft pita bread but thought it was too complicated to make, this recipe will change your mind. With just…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    FANOUROPITA

    How to Make Fanouropita: Greek Saint Fanourios Cake

    August 26, 2025
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    Garlic Yogurt Bread Buns with Sweet Chili Chicken Filling

    August 26, 2025

    Classic Soft Sugar Cookies That Are Perfect for Christmas!

    November 2, 2025
  • Soft and Chewy American Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy Recipe

    Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, these American cookies are a classic treat you can make at home with simple ingredients. American-style chocolate chip…

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    Apostolis (Tolis)

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    Versatile Fig and Tomato Chutney with Thyme & Habanero Chili

    August 17, 2025

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

    August 3, 2025

    Pumpkin Purée Recipe: Great For All Your Fall Dishes!

    October 8, 2025
  • Decadent Peanut Butter Oreo Biscuit Cheesecake

    CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE (1)

    Rich, creamy, and unapologetically indulgent—this Peanut Butter Oreo Biscuit Cheesecake is the dessert that brings together two guilty pleasures in one glorious slice. Let’s bake…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Classic Soft Sugar Cookies That Are Perfect for Christmas!

    November 2, 2025

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

    January 14, 2026

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

    January 9, 2026
  • Easy Chocolate Biscuits for Halloween (and Every Occasion!)

    Crisp, cocoa-rich, and perfect for decorating—these chocolate biscuits are the ultimate bake for Halloween, Christmas, or simply an afternoon coffee break. Halloween has a way…

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    TZATZIKI

    Classic Greek Tzatziki: A Simple & Delicious Recipe!

    November 27, 2021

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    August 4, 2025
  • The Complete Guide to Raising Agents in Baking: Yeast, Soda, Powder, and More

    raising elements in baking

    Raising ingredients are the heart of baking. They give bread, cakes, and pastries their structure, texture, and lightness. Choosing the right raising agent and understanding…

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    Essential Ingredients for Mediterranean Cooking

    January 4, 2025
    Cretan Wild Greens

    Cretan Wild Greens: The Ultimate Guide to Their Varieties, Benefits, and Culinary Uses

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    September 1, 2025
  • 5-Minute Cocoa Cake: Fluffy, Quick, and Butter-Free

    COCOA CAKE

    A super soft, easy cocoa cake that comes together in just a few minutes—perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as a base for your…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE (1)

    Decadent Peanut Butter Oreo Biscuit Cheesecake

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    PUMPKIN BREAD

    Pumpkin Bread with Olive Oil, Honey, & Fresh Ginger

    October 14, 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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    February 21, 2025

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    July 2, 2025
    JUICES AND SMOOTHIES

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    February 8, 2025
  • Garlic Yogurt Bread Buns with Sweet Chili Chicken Filling

    garlic greek yogurt buns

    Soft, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make, these Garlic Yogurt Bread Buns are my twist on these New York-style bagels. Made with Greek yogurt, garlic,…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    January 27, 2025
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    February 15, 2025
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    August 8, 2025
  • Savory Ham and Cheese Rolls – Pinwheel Style

    These savory ham and cheese rolls are a delicious twist on the classic cinnamon roll style pastry. Soft, fluffy dough filled with melted cheese and…

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    Quick Cranberry Muffins From the Pantry (Plus a Chocolate Version for Kids)

    January 10, 2026

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    December 14, 2025

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    January 9, 2026
  • Fall Upside Down Apple Cake Recipe

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    Fall is here, and nothing says cozy like a warm slice of apple cake. This upside-down apple cake is easy to make, comforting, and perfect…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Cretan Olive Oil Chocolate Cake: Tasty & Simple!

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    December 28, 2024
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    September 21, 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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