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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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    cretan lamb tsigariasto

    How to Make Cretan Lamb Tsigariasto: The Most Traditional Recipe from Crete

    August 17, 2025
    SOUTZOUKAKIA GREEK-TURKISH MEATBALLS

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    August 6, 2025
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    7 Simple Greek Recipes with Cabbage

    October 24, 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…

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    Refreshing Watermelon and Peach Sorbet

    July 10, 2025

    Scary Monster Halloween Chocolate Cheesecake

    October 27, 2025

    Zucchini Pie with Herbs and Homemade Dough

    August 14, 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…

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    Cretan Olive Oil Chocolate Cake: Tasty & Simple!

    October 3, 2025

    Cretan Christmas Chocolate & Almond Cookies

    December 21, 2025

    Cretan Potato Salad with Smoky Garlic-Yogurt Sauce

    July 21, 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,…

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    Fall Pumpkin Hummus – Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving

    September 26, 2025
    halloween muffins

    Spooky Halloween Monster Muffins (Made with the Easiest Chocolate Cake Base!)

    September 19, 2025
    HOW TO MAKE PIZZA DOUGH

    How to Make Pizza Dough: My Timeless Recipe

    August 4, 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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    FOCACCIA SANDWICH SPINACH AND FETA

    14 Greek-Inspired Focaccia Sandwich Ideas That Are to Die For

    September 1, 2025
    stuffed pork loin with feta and spinach

    Greek-Style Christmas Stuffed Pork Loin with Feta and Spinach

    January 27, 2025
    watermelon recipes

    20 Irresistible Watermelon Recipes to Sweeten Your Summer

    January 8, 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!…

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    recipes with sweet potatoes

    7 Delicious Greek-Inspired Recipes with Sweet Potatoes

    March 13, 2025
    ITALIAN PESTO

    Authentic Italian Pesto: A Trusted Family Recipe

    July 1, 2025
    HOW TO MAKE EMPANADAS

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    September 7, 2025
  • 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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    nicoise salad

    Niçoise Salad: A Mediterranean Classic You Can Make at Home

    February 9, 2025
    VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA

    Vegetarian Moussaka Recipe: A Delicious Meat-Free Twist on a Greek Classic

    February 11, 2025
    Zucchini Pie

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    June 30, 2025
  • 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 Vasilopita: Greek New Year’s Cake!

    December 30, 2021
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    Greek Fava Dip: A Taste of Santorini in Every Bite!

    March 7, 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…

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

    August 3, 2025

    Easy Chocolate Biscuits for Halloween (and Every Occasion!)

    September 21, 2025
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    Decadent Peanut Butter Oreo Biscuit Cheesecake

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  • 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…

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    recipes with beetroot

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  • 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…

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    stuffed pork loin with feta and spinach

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    Quick Greek Lemon Pulp Cake (Using Leftover Lemon Pulp)

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  • Corfiot Sofrito Recipe: A Classic Dish from the Island of Corfu

    SOFRITO FROM CORFU - photo 2 header

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  • Authentic Italian Pesto: A Trusted Family Recipe

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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    SALMON RECIPES - GREEK RECIPES WITH SALMON

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  • 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…

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  • 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!…

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  • 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,…

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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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