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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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    valentine's day sweets

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    how to make bougatsa

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  • 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,…

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    pasta salad

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

    July 31, 2025

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

    December 14, 2025

    Cinnamon Swirl Cookies

    December 21, 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…

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    gluten free cake - greek yogurt and almond cake

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  • 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!…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • Cretan-style Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs

    meatballs chicken and zucchini (3)

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  • Chicken with Greek Yogurt Marinade

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    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…

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    SOFRITO FROM CORFU - photo 2 header

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    ITALIAN PESTO

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    Zucchini Pie

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    bechamel with olive oil

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    greek stuffed eggplants - papoutsakia

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    boureki

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    falafel recipe

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    how to make gyros at home

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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.

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