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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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    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
      • Travel Foodie
  • Dietary Needs
    • Low Cal
    • Vegan – Vegetarian
    • Healthy Choices
  • Authentic Homemade Greek Lemonade (Spitiki Lemonada)

    A traditional Greek lemonade syrup made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and fructose, meant to be diluted when served. Refreshing, practical, and easy to store…

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

    January 9, 2026

    Christopsomo: Greek Christmas Bread (Ingredients & Easy Recipe)

    December 18, 2024
  • Refreshing Greek Juices and Smoothies: Taste the Mediterranean in Every Sip!

    JUICES AND SMOOTHIES

    These Greek-inspired juices and smoothies add vitamins and nutrients to your daily routine and offer health benefits and a delicious taste. The Mediterranean diet emphasizes…

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    how to make easter tsoureki bread

    Easter Tsoureki: How to Make the Perfect Greek Sweet Bread

    February 19, 2025
    bechamel with olive oil

    How to Make Greek-Style Béchamel with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    June 24, 2025
    Loukoumades recipe

    Loukoumades Recipe & Everything About Greece’s Most Beloved Dessert

    November 15, 2024
  • Sip on Romance: 7 Greek-Inspired Cocktails for Valentine’s Day!

    VALENTINE's DAY COCKTAILS FROM GREECE

    Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a taste of Greece! Check out these Greek-inspired Valentine’s Day cocktails you will love! Valentine’s Day is all about love,…

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    banana bread with chocolate chips

    Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt, Chocolate Chips and Walnuts Recipe

    May 23, 2025
    stuffed pork loin with feta and spinach

    Greek-Style Christmas Stuffed Pork Loin with Feta and Spinach

    January 27, 2025
    greek chocolate baklava rolls

    Chocolate Baklava Rolls That Are So Easy to Make

    August 12, 2025
  • Cheers to Greece: 7 Delicious Rakomelo Cocktails You’ll Love to Try!

    Rakomelo is a unique Cretan drink that combines the flavors of raki, honey, and spices to create a warm and sweet experience. In this post,…

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    how to make dolmadakia

    Village-Style Cretan Dolmadakia Recipe: Stuffed Wine Leaves

    May 16, 2025
    how to make bougatsa

    Cretan Bougatsa with Myzithra Cheese

    October 4, 2025

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

    December 28, 2024
  • 5 Cocktails with Raki from Crete to Celebrate New Year’s Eve!

    5 GREEK COCKTAILS

    New Year’s Eve is perfect for trying something unique and exciting. Cretan raki, also known as tsikoudia, can elevate your festivities with its versatile use in…

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    How to Make Village-Style Phyllo Dough for Cretan Pies

    May 16, 2025
    Lentil stew

    Greek Lentil and Sausage Stew (Φακές και Λουκάνικα)

    September 24, 2025
    meatballs chicken and zucchini (3)

    Cretan-style Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs

    July 21, 2025
  • Crete’s Herbal Teas: Exploring Their Benefits and Unique Varieties

    crete herbal teas

    Crete is not only known for its beautiful landscapes. The island’s amazing herbal teas are also a staple you will want to try! Two Popular…

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    Cretan Wild Greens

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

    February 1, 2025
    CRETAN SWEETS

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

    November 27, 2024
    TURKISH FLAVORS IN CRETAN CUISINE

    From Anatolia to Crete: Turkish Flavors in Cretan Cuisine

    November 28, 2024

 

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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