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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
  • 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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    CUCUMBER RECIPES

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    HOW TO MAKE TOMATOKEFTEDES

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    August 7, 2025
    bakaliaros skordalia

    Bakaliaros Skordalia and Other Greek Recipes for Oxi Day (October 28)

    August 30, 2025
  • 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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    greek pita bread recipe

    How to Make Authentic Greek Pita Bread at Home

    March 14, 2025

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

    January 14, 2026
    FANOUROPITA

    How to Make Fanouropita: Greek Saint Fanourios Cake

    August 26, 2025
  • 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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    HAM AND FETA PHYLLO PASTRIES

    Crispy Ham, Feta and Basil Phyllo Pastries

    August 2, 2025
    bakaliaros skordalia

    Bakaliaros Skordalia and Other Greek Recipes for Oxi Day (October 28)

    August 30, 2025
    how to make greek souvlaki

    Delicious Recipe for Homemade Greek Souvlaki You’ll Love!

    March 26, 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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    5 Cretan Meze Recipes for Your Christmas Celebration!

    November 21, 2024
    Lentil stew

    Greek Lentil and Sausage Stew (Φακές και Λουκάνικα)

    September 24, 2025
    Zucchini Pie

    Cretan-Style Kolokythopita (Zucchini Pie with Phyllo Dough, Herbs, and Feta)

    June 30, 2025
  • 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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    greek cabbage rolls

    How to Make Lahanodolmades: Greek Cabbage Rolls

    January 4, 2026
    CRETAN SWEETS

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

    November 27, 2024
    Kreatosoupa, greek meat soup with orzo pasta

    Authentic Kreatosoupa with Kritharaki – Greek Meat Soup with Orzo Pasta

    March 7, 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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    How to Make Pork with Celery, The Original Cretan Recipe

    December 24, 2021
    Cretan Honey

    Everything You Should Know About Cretan Honey & Why You’ll Love It!

    October 22, 2024
    cretan cheese

    The Cretan Cheese Guide

    August 29, 2025

 

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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