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  • Meal Type
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    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
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    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
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  • Dietary Needs
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  • 5 Cretan Meze Recipes for Your Christmas Celebration!

    As the festive season approaches, you’re probably eager to create a warm and inviting atmosphere at your Christmas celebration. If you are a fan of Crete…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    cretan pilafi

    Cretan Gamopilafo: The Timeless Pilaf for Weddings and Everyday Feasts

    January 6, 2025
    Greek pumpkin pie

    Greek Savory Pumpkin Pie

    October 8, 2025
    CRETAN DAKOS RECIPE

    Original Cretan Dakos Recipe That You Will Love!

    October 1, 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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

    December 28, 2024
    Zucchini Pie

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

    June 30, 2025
    greek cabbage rolls

    How to Make Lahanodolmades: Greek Cabbage Rolls

    January 4, 2026
  • Loukoumades Recipe & Everything About Greece’s Most Beloved Dessert

    Loukoumades recipe

    Greek loukoumades are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed as a dessert or snack. They are small, fluffy dough balls. Typically deep-fried until golden,…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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

    January 14, 2026

    Kourabiedes: The Perfect Greek Christmas Cookies!

    December 19, 2021

    Oven-Baked Moussaka: A Lighter Take on a Greek Classic

    January 14, 2026
  • 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Cretan and Mediterranean diet

    Differences Between the Cretan Diet and the Mediterranean Diet

    September 20, 2024
    Cretan Wild Greens

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

    February 1, 2025

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

    December 24, 2021
  • Is It a Good Idea to Use Olive Oil for Breakfast? Health Benefits & Culinary Uses You Should Know About

    Olive oil for breakfast

    Adding olive oil to your breakfast can be a beneficial choice. It’s a healthy source of monounsaturated fats supporting your overall well-being. Drizzle it on…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    TURKISH FLAVORS IN CRETAN CUISINE

    From Anatolia to Crete: Turkish Flavors in Cretan Cuisine

    November 28, 2024
    Cretan Diet Principles

    Secrets of the Cretan Diet: Health Benefits and Timeless Principles

    December 19, 2024
  • Exquisite Cretan Grape Spoon Sweet That’s Easy to Make in No Time!

    A magnificent way to end any lunch on the island is by dipping your spoon in a bowl of fresh Greek yogurt topped with a…

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    recipes with apples

    7 Sweet and Savory Recipes with Apples You’ll Love To Try Now!

    February 1, 2025
    greek yogurt cheesecake

    Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Recipe You’ll Love!

    January 11, 2025

    Super Traditional Greek Baklava Recipe That You’ll Love!

    December 24, 2021
  • How to Make Pork with Celery, The Original Cretan Recipe

    Pork with Celery: Check this popular winter dish perfect for Christmas!

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    Apostolis (Tolis)

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    lent recipes

    7 Greek Lent Recipes You Need to Try This Year!

    February 19, 2025
    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
  • Greek Pork with Celery and Avgolemono Sauce That You’ll Love!

    Check this pork with celery and avgolemono sauce dish... A staple in Greek gastronomy.

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Cretan Christmas Chocolate & Almond Cookies

    December 21, 2025

    How to Make Cretan Zucchini Fritters (Plus Gluten-Free Version)

    May 1, 2025
    PORK GIOUVETSI

    Giouvetsi with Pork – A Greek Comfort Classic

    October 14, 2025
  • Super Traditional Greek Baklava Recipe That You’ll Love!

    Learn how to make the best Greek Baklava and surprise your friends and family with this delicious, super tasty dessert! Baklava is an incredibly sweet…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    saganaki cheese recipe

    How to Make Saganaki Cheese: A Show-Stopping Appetizer!

    February 16, 2025
    greek pasta recipes

    7 Greek Pasta Recipes That Are So Easy to Make!

    October 14, 2025
    JUICES AND SMOOTHIES

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

    February 8, 2025
  • Kourabiedes: The Perfect Greek Christmas Cookies!

    Kourabiedes: Have you ever tried this Greek Christmas staple cookie?

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    chocolate baklava

    Irresistible Greek Chocolate Baklava: A Decadent Twist on a Classic Favorite

    January 3, 2025
    greek yogurt smoothie

    Fresh & Nourishing Greek Yogurt Smoothie

    October 14, 2025
    recipes with potatoes

    7 Fantastic Greek-Inspired Recipes with Potatoes

    October 2, 2025
  • Melomakarona: Delicious Greek Christmas Cookies That You’ll Love!

    HOW TO MAKE MELOMAKARONA

    Learn how to make melomakarona, a delicious Greek Christmas cookie.

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    Loukoumades recipe

    Loukoumades Recipe & Everything About Greece’s Most Beloved Dessert

    November 15, 2024
    SOUTZOUKAKIA GREEK-TURKISH MEATBALLS

    How to Make Authentic Greek Soutzoukakia (Smoky Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

    August 6, 2025
    SOFRITO FROM CORFU - photo 2 header

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

    July 8, 2025
  • Cretan Salad with Dakos: A Taste & Different Version of Dakos You Will Love!

    Check this original Cretan dako salad recipe without potatoes!

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    3 ingredient brownie

    The Viral 3-Ingredient Microwave Brownie You’ll Be Making Again and Again

    May 29, 2025
    RECIPES WITH LEMONS

    7 Greek-Inspired Lemon Recipes Bursting with Mediterranean Flavor

    February 17, 2025
    spinach and feta frittata

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

    January 24, 2025
  • Delicious Greek Salad Dressing That You Must Have in Your Fridge (+ 7 Tasty Variations)

    salad dressing for greek salad

    Nothing more disappointing than a tasteless, dry salad, right? Check this delicious Greek salad dressing that will pair well with every salad you make!

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    How to make greek bougiourdi

    Greek Bougiourdi Recipe: A Spicy, Cheesy Delight

    March 26, 2025

    7 Greek-Inspired Pumpkin Recipes: Perfect for Thanksgiving or Fall!

    October 8, 2025
    MUSHROOMS recipes

    Delicious Greek Mushroom Recipes to Try!

    March 13, 2025
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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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(That’s bon appétit in Greek!)

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