• Recipes
  • Shop
  • Cooking Guides
My Cretan Recipe

From Crete to your kitchen… with love!

My Cretan Recipe
  • Cuisine
    • Cretan Recipes
    • Greek Recipes
    • Mediterranean
    • Basic & Easy Recipes
    • Made in Argentina
  • 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
  • Cuisine
    • Cretan Recipes
    • Greek Recipes
    • Mediterranean
    • Basic & Easy Recipes
    • Made in Argentina
  • 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
  • From Buenos Aires with Love: Classic Argentine Empanadas Made Anywhere

    HOW TO MAKE EMPANADAS

    Nothing beats biting into a warm, juicy Argentine empanada. It’s the kind of food that makes people gather around the table and instantly brings a…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    recipes with lentils

    7 Delicious Recipes with Lentils You’ll Love Making Over and Over Again!

    January 31, 2025
    thanksgiving turkey leftovers

    7 Delicious Recipes with Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers

    August 11, 2025
    baked beans gigantes plaki

    How to Make Greek Gigantes: Baked Giant Beans in Tomato Sauce

    March 26, 2025
  • Tuna Pie in Puff Pastry – Super Easy, Super Tasty

    tuna pie puff pastry

    This Tuna Pie in Puff Pastry is one of those recipes that never fails to impress while taking almost no effort at all: It’s the…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    Greek Recipes with Octopus and Squid

    7 Classic Greek Recipes with Octopus and Squid

    October 24, 2025
    recipes with chicken

    10 Delicious (& Quick) Greek Chicken Recipes You Will Actually Make

    September 22, 2025
    baked beans gigantes plaki

    How to Make Greek Gigantes: Baked Giant Beans in Tomato Sauce

    March 26, 2025
  • Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Vegetables

    sweet and spicy chili chicken

    A delicious and quick dinner fix, this Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Vegetables is super tasty thanks to a sweet chili marinade. It’s fantastic for…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

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

    January 14, 2026

    Soft and Chewy American Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy Recipe

    September 24, 2025

    Pumpkin Purée Recipe: Great For All Your Fall Dishes!

    October 8, 2025
  • How to Make Cretan Lamb Tsigariasto: The Most Traditional Recipe from Crete

    cretan lamb tsigariasto

    Tsigariasto is one of those simple dishes that speaks of mountain kitchens, honest flavors, and the heart of Cretan tradition. It features a few ingredients…

    Read it now!
    Apostolis (Tolis)

    Try these other recipes!

    Cretan Olive Oil Chocolate Cake: Tasty & Simple!

    October 3, 2025

    How to Make Village-Style Phyllo Dough for Cretan Pies

    May 16, 2025
    upside down apple cake

    Fall Upside Down Apple Cake Recipe

    August 15, 2025
  • Zucchini Pie with Herbs and Homemade Dough

    This zucchini pie is the kind of recipe that surprises you twice—once when you realize how easy it is to make the dough from scratch,…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    homemade tagliatelle

    Homemade Tagliatelle: How I Learned to Make Them in Italy

    January 10, 2026

    Savory Ham and Cheese Rolls – Pinwheel Style

    August 20, 2025

    Versatile Fig and Tomato Chutney with Thyme & Habanero Chili

    August 17, 2025
  • Greek-Style Thanksgiving Dishes: Bring a Mediterranean Island Touch to Your Holiday Table

    Celebrate Thanksgiving with recipes that honor your Greek roots while embracing this special holiday—perfect for Greeks in the US, Canada, and beyond who want to…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    lent recipes

    7 Greek Lent Recipes You Need to Try This Year!

    February 19, 2025

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

    December 28, 2024

    Creamy Greek-Style Mango Ice Cream Recipe

    March 14, 2025
  • 7 Delicious Recipes with Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers

    thanksgiving turkey leftovers

    Thanksgiving means plenty of turkey leftovers — don’t let them go to waste! Here are seven tasty recipes to transform those leftovers into new meals!…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    zucchini recipes

    7 + 1 Greek-Inspired Zucchini Recipes That You’ll Love!

    February 4, 2025
    sweet and spicy chili chicken

    Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Vegetables

    August 26, 2025

    How to Make Pork with Celery, The Original Cretan Recipe

    December 24, 2021
  • Baked Tomato and Feta Farfalle with Basil (Φιογκάκι): A Greek Twist on Comfort Food

    Baked farfalle feta and tomato with basil leaves

    Pasta, but make it Greek. This dish brings together feta, sweet tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light, aromatic sauce that clings to every bow-tie…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    recipes with chicken

    10 Delicious (& Quick) Greek Chicken Recipes You Will Actually Make

    September 22, 2025

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

    December 24, 2021
    GREEK PIE FILLING

    Irresistible Greek Pie Fillings: Traditional Recipes for Every Taste

    December 30, 2024
  • How to Make Authentic Greek Soutzoukakia (Smoky Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

    SOUTZOUKAKIA GREEK-TURKISH MEATBALLS

    Originally brought to Greece from Smyrna (modern-day Turkey), these cumin-spiced meatballs are shaped into oval logs, pan-seared, and then simmered in spiced tomato sauce. Served…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    GREEK ISLANDS FOOD

    The Most Famous Recipes from the Greek Islands… and Everything You Must Try When You Visit!

    December 19, 2021
    bechamel with olive oil

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

    June 24, 2025
    taramosalata taramasalata

    Taramosalata Recipe: Greek Fish Roe Dip

    February 21, 2025
  • How to Make Pizza Dough: My Timeless Recipe

    HOW TO MAKE PIZZA DOUGH

    Easy, quick, and always a success — this is the dough I’ve used for over 20 years, ever since my time in Italy. It’s a…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

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

    January 14, 2026
    CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE (1)

    Decadent Peanut Butter Oreo Biscuit Cheesecake

    September 21, 2025

    Easy Chocolate Biscuits for Halloween (and Every Occasion!)

    September 21, 2025
  • Cretan-style Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs

    meatballs chicken and zucchini (3)

    These juicy Cretan-style chicken and zucchini meatballs are packed with herbs, cheese, and a touch of raki — perfect with potato salad, yogurt, and a…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    MARINATED CHICKEN WITH GREEK YOGURT (2)

    Chicken with Greek Yogurt Marinade

    July 18, 2025
    spinach and feta frittata

    Feta and Spinach Frittata Recipe: A Healthy Bite That’s Super Easy to Make!

    January 24, 2025
    greek moussaka

    How to Make a Traditional Greek Moussaka That You Will Love!

    January 10, 2026
  • Chicken with Greek Yogurt Marinade

    MARINATED CHICKEN WITH GREEK YOGURT (2)

    This Greek Yogurt Marinade is the perfect way to add flavor and tenderness to your chicken! The yogurt, combined with garlic, lime, and spices, helps…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    zucchini recipes

    7 + 1 Greek-Inspired Zucchini Recipes That You’ll Love!

    February 4, 2025

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

    January 14, 2026

    Greek Chicken Pita with Peppers & Zucchini

    October 18, 2025
  • Corfiot Sofrito Recipe: A Classic Dish from the Island of Corfu

    SOFRITO FROM CORFU - photo 2 header

    Corfiot Sofrito is a traditional Greek dish from Corfu. It is a flavorful and comforting dish made with just a few ingredients. It’s a family…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    greek yogurt popsicles

    Greek Yogurt Popsicles: A Refreshing, Healthy Treat

    January 8, 2025
    greek moussaka

    How to Make a Traditional Greek Moussaka That You Will Love!

    January 10, 2026
    avocado toast with feta

    Authentic Greek Avocado Toast with Feta That’s So Easy to Make!

    January 25, 2025
  • Authentic Italian Pesto: A Trusted Family Recipe

    ITALIAN PESTO

    A quick and flavorful homemade pesto that captures the essence of Italian simplicity—perfect for busy nights or Sunday meals. After living in Italy for 22…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    nicoise salad

    Niçoise Salad: A Mediterranean Classic You Can Make at Home

    February 9, 2025
    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
    mediterranean meal prep

    Mediterranean Meal Prep Ideas (+ Downloadable Shopping List and More)

    October 9, 2025
  • Cretan-Style Kolokythopita (Zucchini Pie with Phyllo Dough, Herbs, and Feta)

    Zucchini Pie

    Kolokythopita — zucchini pie — celebrates the abundance of Cretan summer. Unlike its more widely known cousin, spanakopita, this humble yet flavorful pie stars grated…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    CRETAN SWEETS

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

    November 27, 2024

    Cretan Christmas Chocolate & Almond Cookies

    December 21, 2025
    how to make dolmadakia

    Village-Style Cretan Dolmadakia Recipe: Stuffed Wine Leaves

    May 16, 2025
  • How to Make Greek-Style Béchamel with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    bechamel with olive oil

    Béchamel sauce, known in Greece as “besamel,” is a cornerstone of many beloved dishes like moussaka, pastitsio, and papoutsakia. Traditionally made with butter, the Greek…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    recipes with sweet potatoes

    7 Delicious Greek-Inspired Recipes with Sweet Potatoes

    March 13, 2025
    greek cabbage rolls

    How to Make Lahanodolmades: Greek Cabbage Rolls

    January 4, 2026
    how to make gyros at home

    How to Make Authentic Greek Gyros at Home

    April 1, 2025
  • Papoutsakia: Greek Stuffed Eggplants with Meat & Béchamel

    greek stuffed eggplants - papoutsakia

    In the heart of Greek cuisine lies a dish that embodies comfort and tradition: Papoutsakia, which translates to “little shoes” due to the shape of…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    greek koulourakia

    Traditional Easter Cookies: Easy & Tasty Greek Koulourakia Recipe

    February 21, 2025

    Quick Greek Lemon Pulp Cake (Using Leftover Lemon Pulp)

    July 2, 2025
    lagana

    How to Make Lagana: Traditional Greek Flatbread Recipe

    February 21, 2025
  • Authentic Chaniotiko Boureki: Cretan Summer Pie

    boureki

    Crete, the largest Greek island, is a mosaic of stunning landscapes and culinary traditions shaped by centuries of history. Among Crete’s many specialties, Chaniotiko Boureki…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    JUICES AND SMOOTHIES

    Refreshing Greek Juices and Smoothies: Taste the Mediterranean in Every Sip!

    February 8, 2025
    lemon and almond cake

    Mediterranean Lemon and Almond Cake: The Perfect Sunday Treat!

    February 2, 2025
    WATERMELON ICE CREAM

    Refreshing Watermelon Ice Cream: A Sweet and Healthy Summer Treat!

    March 14, 2025
  • How to Make Perfect Homemade Falafel

    falafel recipe

    Falafel is a crispy, protein-packed dish made from chickpeas and aromatic spices, perfect for wraps, salads, or as a snack. Learn how to make falafel!…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    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

    7 Days of Mediterranean-Inspired Breakfasts: Kickstart Your Day the Right Way!

    January 27, 2025
    SPICES

    Cooking Guide to Mediterranean Spices: Greek, Turkish & Middle Eastern Favorites

    September 8, 2025
  • How to Make Authentic Greek Gyros at Home

    how to make gyros at home

    Juicy, flavorful, and wrapped in pita bread, these homemade gyros bring the taste of Greece right into your kitchen! Made with chicken, pork, or lamb,…

    Read it now!
    Gabi Ancarola

    Try these other recipes!

    greek yogurt dip

    Super Easy Greek Yogurt Dip for Veggies

    March 14, 2025

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

    January 14, 2026

    Greek Chicken Pita with Peppers & Zucchini

    October 18, 2025
1234

 

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!)

Recipe
Round-ups

THE GREEK YOGURT RECIPE BOOK
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest


RECIPE INDEX
COOKING GUIDES

A food & culture blog created by Gabi Ancarola.


BLOG
SHOP

Visit Crete

Discover Crete with me
CRETE INSIDER

Food in Crete

Taste Crete with me
FOOD & WINE TOURS

Visit Greece

Explore Greece with me
GREECE PLANNER

2022-2026 - © My Cretan Recipe - Tiny Book Media
  • Privacy
  • About
  • Contact