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  • Meal Type
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    • Soups & Stews
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    • Drinks & Beverages
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  • Dietary Needs
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  • Fresh & Nourishing Greek Yogurt Smoothie

    greek yogurt smoothie

    A Greek Yogurt Smoothie is a delicious and healthy drink that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack after the gym. Packed with protein and fresh…

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    Traditional Greek Salad Recipe (Horiatiki Salata) & Unique Creative Variations!

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    avocado toast with feta

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

    January 25, 2025
  • 7 Greek Pasta Recipes That Are So Easy to Make!

    greek pasta recipes

    Pasta is a comfort food beloved around the world, and Greece has its own unique way of making it. By combining simple, high-quality ingredients like…

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    GREEK YOGURT PITA BREAD

    Easy Greek Yogurt Pita Bread To Make in Under 5 Minutes

    September 26, 2025

    Greek Chicken Pita with Peppers & Zucchini

    October 18, 2025
    How to Make Avgolemono

    How to Make Avgolemono: The Essential Greek Egg-Lemon Sauce

    December 21, 2024
  • Greek Apple Cake Perfect for Winter

    APPLE CAKE

    As the weather cools, I enjoy warm, spiced desserts, and this Greek apple cake has quickly become a favorite. Layers of cake alternate with cinnamon-spiced…

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    Quick Greek Lemon Pulp Cake (Using Leftover Lemon Pulp)

    July 2, 2025
    chocolate baklava

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

    January 3, 2025
    greek leek pie prassopita

    Chicken Prassopita: Greek Leek Pie with Feta & Chicken

    September 21, 2025
  • Pumpkin Bread with Olive Oil, Honey, & Fresh Ginger

    PUMPKIN BREAD

    This pumpkin bread one isn’t your typical sugary loaf — it’s soft, lightly spiced, and has a little Greek twist with orange juice, olive oil,…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    greek pita bread recipe

    How to Make Authentic Greek Pita Bread at Home

    March 14, 2025
    GREEK ISLANDS FOOD

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

    December 19, 2021
    salads with halloumi cheese

    7 Salads with Halloumi Cheese You’ll Love!

    January 27, 2025
  • Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins – Soft, Spiced & Perfect for Fall

    PUMPKIN MUFFINS

    Pumpkin season makes baking feel extra cozy. When the weather starts to cool down, these pumpkin muffins are one of my favorite things to make…

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    Thanksgiving Sweets

    Irresistible Sweets for Thanksgiving: 10 Festive Treats Everyone Will Love

    August 9, 2025
    VALENTINE's DAY COCKTAILS FROM GREECE

    Sip on Romance: 7 Greek-Inspired Cocktails for Valentine’s Day!

    January 20, 2025
    thankgiving appetizers

    Best Thanksgiving Appetizers to Impress Your Guests from the First Bite

    August 9, 2025
  • Giouvetsi with Pork – A Greek Comfort Classic

    PORK GIOUVETSI

    Giouvetsi is a true Sunday dish — simple, slow-cooked, and worth every minute. While many make it with beef or lamb, here in Crete we…

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    CRETAN DAKOS RECIPE

    Original Cretan Dakos Recipe That You Will Love!

    October 1, 2024
    GREEK PIE FILLING

    Irresistible Greek Pie Fillings: Traditional Recipes for Every Taste

    December 30, 2024
    valentine's day sweets

    7 Cretan-Inspired Valentine’s Day Sweets Your Sweetheart Will Adore

    January 8, 2025
  • 7 Greek-Inspired Pumpkin Recipes: Perfect for Thanksgiving or Fall!

    Pumpkin is a versatile and seasonal ingredient that shines in Greek cuisine. It can complement a tray of roasted vegetables, but it’s also great to…

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    watermelon recipes

    20 Irresistible Watermelon Recipes to Sweeten Your Summer

    January 8, 2025
    greek salad

    Traditional Greek Salad Recipe (Horiatiki Salata) & Unique Creative Variations!

    January 25, 2025
    HOW TO MAKE MELOMAKARONA

    Melomakarona: Delicious Greek Christmas Cookies That You’ll Love!

    December 18, 2021
  • Greek Savory Pumpkin Pie

    Greek pumpkin pie

    Pumpkin is a star ingredient in Greek and Thanksgiving kitchens. With its natural sweetness, texture, and color, it lends itself perfectly to festive dishes. This…

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    Cretan Christmas Chocolate & Almond Cookies

    December 21, 2025

    Cretan Salad with Dakos: A Taste & Different Version of Dakos You Will Love!

    December 12, 2021

    How to Make Village-Style Phyllo Dough for Cretan Pies

    May 16, 2025
  • Pumpkin Purée Recipe: Great For All Your Fall Dishes!

    This pumpkin purée is quick, smooth, and full of natural flavor — perfect as a side for roasted dishes, or to use in pies and…

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    Fall Pumpkin Hummus – Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving

    September 26, 2025

    How to Decorate the “Happee Birthdae Harry” Cake (Hagrid Style)

    January 9, 2026

    Classic Soft Sugar Cookies That Are Perfect for Christmas!

    November 2, 2025
  • Dulce de Leche Cheesecake: Incredibly Easy to Make!

    dulce de leche cheesecake

    This Dulce de Leche Cheesecake is smooth, sweet, and easy to put together. With a simple biscuit base and that deep caramel flavor, it’s the…

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    Golden Fried Mini Empanadas: A Festive Argentine Appetizer

    September 8, 2025
    chocotorta with greek yogurt

    From Buenos Aires to Athens: The Greek Yogurt Chocotorta Remix

    July 3, 2025
    chimichurri chicken casserole

    Chimichurri Chicken Casserole

    October 18, 2025
  • Cretan Bougatsa with Myzithra Cheese

    how to make bougatsa

    Cretan bougatsa is a flaky pastry filled with myzithra cheese and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. A favorite breakfast in Chania and Heraklion, this traditional…

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    meat filled finger rolls

    Cretan-Style Meat Appetizers (Kreatopitakia)

    June 1, 2025
    cretan lamb tsigariasto

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

    August 17, 2025
    CRETAN CHARCUTERIE BOARD

    How to Make a Cretan-Style Charcuterie Board That Will Impress Everyone!

    August 7, 2025
  • How to Make Kounoupidokeftedes: Greek Cauliflower Fritters

    cauliflower fritters

    Kounoupidokeftedes, or Greek cauliflower fritters, are a beloved dish across Greece, or maybe just at home… but that’s enough to share this recipe with you.…

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    greek koulourakia

    Traditional Easter Cookies: Easy & Tasty Greek Koulourakia Recipe

    February 21, 2025
    greek stuffed eggplants - papoutsakia

    Papoutsakia: Greek Stuffed Eggplants with Meat & Béchamel

    June 24, 2025
    PUMPKIN BREAD

    Pumpkin Bread with Olive Oil, Honey, & Fresh Ginger

    October 14, 2025
  • Cretan Olive Oil Chocolate Cake: Tasty & Simple!

    Cretan Olive Oil Chocolate Cake: This rich, moist chocolate cake is full of flavor and crafted with Cretan olive oil instead of butter. It’s quick…

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    Cheers to Greece: 7 Delicious Rakomelo Cocktails You’ll Love to Try!

    December 21, 2024
    COOKING IN CRETE

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    September 21, 2025

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

    December 24, 2021
  • 7 Fantastic Greek-Inspired Recipes with Potatoes

    recipes with potatoes

    Potatoes are beloved in Greek and Cretan cuisine—humble, versatile, and comforting. They can shape main dishes as well as sides… There are so many ways…

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    stuffed pork loin with feta and spinach

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    January 27, 2025
    FOCACCIA SANDWICH SPINACH AND FETA

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    September 1, 2025

    Greek-Style Thanksgiving Dishes: Bring a Mediterranean Island Touch to Your Holiday Table

    August 11, 2025
  • Simple Spaghetti with Onions, Red Pepper & Zucchini – Quick and Delicious

    pasta onion zucchini and peppers (1)

    A light, flavorful pasta dish that comes together in minutes, with fresh vegetables and a hint of spice. Perfect for a simple lunch or a…

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

    January 27, 2025
    mediterranean juices

    14 Delicious Mediterranean Juices and Smoothies You’ll Love!

    February 15, 2025
    orange recipes

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    January 19, 2025
  • Fall Pumpkin Hummus – Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving

    This super easy pumpkin hummus spread is a smooth, seasonal twist on classic hummus, made with roasted pumpkin and pecan nuts, that’s perfect for fall…

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    Quick Cranberry Muffins From the Pantry (Plus a Chocolate Version for Kids)

    January 10, 2026

    Super Easy No-Egg Tiramisu: The Creamy Classic Made Simple

    September 6, 2025

    Classic Soft Sugar Cookies That Are Perfect for Christmas!

    November 2, 2025
  • Easy Greek Yogurt Pita Bread To Make in Under 5 Minutes

    GREEK YOGURT PITA BREAD

    If you’ve ever wanted a warm, soft pita bread but thought it was too complicated to make, this recipe will change your mind. With just…

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    Christopsomo: Greek Christmas Bread (Ingredients & Easy Recipe)

    December 18, 2024
    homemade anebata crete - kalitsounia

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    August 14, 2025

    Savory Ham and Cheese Rolls – Pinwheel Style

    August 20, 2025
  • 17 Simple (Yet Delicious) Ways to Cook Pork Chops

    pork chop recipes

    Pork chops are one of those meals that never go out of style. They can be quick and simple on a weeknight or slow-cooked into…

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    Cinnamon Swirl Cookies

    December 21, 2025

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

    August 3, 2025

    Fall Pumpkin Hummus – Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving

    September 26, 2025
  • Soft and Chewy American Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy Recipe

    Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, these American cookies are a classic treat you can make at home with simple ingredients. American-style chocolate chip…

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    Zucchini Pie with Herbs and Homemade Dough

    August 14, 2025

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    christmas cookies

    Super Easy Christmas Cookies (A Family Favorite)

    December 21, 2025
  • Greek Lentil and Sausage Stew (Φακές και Λουκάνικα)

    Lentil stew

    This is a simple Greek stew featuring lentils and sausages. It’s filling, tasty, and easy to put together in one pot. I love to prepare…

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    Kreatosoupa, greek meat soup with orzo pasta

    Authentic Kreatosoupa with Kritharaki – Greek Meat Soup with Orzo Pasta

    March 7, 2025
    CRETAN DAKOS RECIPE

    Original Cretan Dakos Recipe That You Will Love!

    October 1, 2024
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    January 19, 2025
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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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