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  • Meal Type
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
    • Christmas
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    • Celebrations
    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
      • Travel Foodie
  • Dietary Needs
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    • Vegan – Vegetarian
    • Healthy Choices
  • Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread (or Anytime Pull-Apart Delight!)

    Soft and packed with melted cheese, this pull-apart bread is a showstopper for the holidays—but you can shape it any way you like and enjoy…

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    Cinnamon Swirl Cookies

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  • Easy Halloween Party Snacks: Spook-tacular Bites for Your Monster Bash

    Halloween snacks

    Keep your Halloween guests happily munching with these spooky party snacks! Ideal for casual gatherings or all-night festivities, these easy Halloween party snacks combine creepy…

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    how to make dolmadakia

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    May 16, 2025
    MUSHROOMS recipes

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    March 13, 2025
    7 greek spreads to prepare at home

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    December 21, 2024
  • 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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    how to make greek souvlaki

    Delicious Recipe for Homemade Greek Souvlaki You’ll Love!

    March 26, 2025
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    How to Make a Traditional Greek Moussaka That You Will Love!

    January 10, 2026
    feta cheese 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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    upside down apple cake

    Fall Upside Down Apple Cake Recipe

    August 15, 2025

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

    January 14, 2026

    Versatile Fig and Tomato Chutney with Thyme & Habanero Chili

    August 17, 2025
  • How to Make Spicy Harissa Sauce

    Harissa Sauce

    Harissa is a spicy North African chili paste that adds heat and depth to many dishes, from grilled meats to roasted vegetables and stews. Originating…

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    greek yogurt oatmeal

    Greek Yogurt Oatmeal That’s Easy & Nutritious

    March 14, 2025
    hummus recipe

    How to Make a Perfect Hummus at Home

    January 8, 2025
    mediterranean meal prep

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    October 9, 2025
  • Golden Fried Mini Empanadas: A Festive Argentine Appetizer

    Crispy, bite-sized, and packed with flavor, these fried mini Argentine empanadas are perfect for holiday entertaining. Served warm, they’re the kind of appetizer that disappears…

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    CRETAN CHARCUTERIE BOARD

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

    August 7, 2025
    meat filled finger rolls

    Cretan-Style Meat Appetizers (Kreatopitakia)

    June 1, 2025
    greek yogurt recipes

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    January 6, 2025
  • Fatay: Argentina’s Arab Empanadas

    Fatay

    Fatay — also known as Turkish empanadas — feature a soft, slightly chewy dough filled with spiced minced beef, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and a generous…

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    FLANK STEAK

    Oven-Baked Flank Steak with Chimichurri and Roasted Vegetables

    September 9, 2025
    chocotorta with greek yogurt

    From Buenos Aires to Athens: The Greek Yogurt Chocotorta Remix

    July 3, 2025
    SALSA CRIOLLA

    Authentic Argentinian Salsa Criolla Recipe

    August 4, 2025
  • 14 Greek-Inspired Focaccia Sandwich Ideas That Are to Die For

    FOCACCIA SANDWICH SPINACH AND FETA

    Focaccia, with its airy texture and crust, is the perfect foundation for a good sandwich. When combined with Greek flavors, it becomes an irresistible fusion…

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    CRETAN CHARCUTERIE BOARD

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    Fatay

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    greek yogurt recipes

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    January 6, 2025
  • Garlic Yogurt Bread Buns with Sweet Chili Chicken Filling

    garlic greek yogurt buns

    Soft, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make, these Garlic Yogurt Bread Buns are my twist on these New York-style bagels. Made with Greek yogurt, garlic,…

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    hummus recipe

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    January 8, 2025
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    February 1, 2025
    tuna pie puff pastry

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    August 29, 2025
  • Savory Ham and Cheese Rolls – Pinwheel Style

    These savory ham and cheese rolls are a delicious twist on the classic cinnamon roll style pastry. Soft, fluffy dough filled with melted cheese and…

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

    September 6, 2025

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    christmas cookies

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    December 21, 2025
  • Best Thanksgiving Appetizers to Impress Your Guests from the First Bite

    thankgiving appetizers

    I always believe a great Thanksgiving starts with a thoughtful appetizer spread — it’s the perfect way to welcome guests and whet everyone’s appetite before…

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    sfakianes pites from crete

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    greek yogurt popsicles

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

    CRETAN CHARCUTERIE BOARD

    A Taste of Crete on One Platter!If you’re looking for a beautiful and delicious way to entertain, a Cretan-style charcuterie board is your answer. It…

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    Fatay

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  • How to Make Tomatokeftedes: Santorini’s Famous Tomato Fritters

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    Crispy on the outside, juicy and herby on the inside, Tomatokeftedes, or tomato fritters from Santorini, are a summer dish that tastes like sunshine. Here’s…

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  • Myzithra and Parmesan Cheese Cookies: A Greek-Italian Appetizer with Flair

    Parmesan cookies

    A savory cookie that blends the sharpness of Italian cheese with the earthiness of Cretan tradition? Yes, please! These Parmesan and myzithra cookies are the…

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    WATERMELON ICE CREAM

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  • Crispy Ham, Feta and Basil Phyllo Pastries

    HAM AND FETA PHYLLO PASTRIES

    Love ham? Love cheese? But, most of all, love something tasty, simple, and quick to make? Then stay around and give these crispy ham and…

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    greek winter soups

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  • Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Spanakopita Triangles

    SPANAKOPITA TRIANGLES

    Introduce a touch of Greek tradition to your Christmas feast with spanakopita triangles. These golden, flaky pastries, filled with spinach, feta, and aromatic herbs, are…

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    avocado spread

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  • Oven-Baked Portobello Mushrooms with Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Spanish Chorizo

    PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

    Hearty, juicy portobello mushrooms baked with melted mozzarella, tomatoes, and smoky Spanish chorizo — an easy and satisfying dish full of Mediterranean flavor. Portobello mushrooms…

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  • Middle Eastern Muhammara Recipe

    muhammara

    Muhammara is a deeply flavorful roasted red pepper and walnut dip that hails from the Levant. It’s rich, smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy, which makes…

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  • Mushroom-Stuffed Bruschetta with Mozzarella, Tomato & Parsley

    MUSHROOM MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA

    Sometimes all I want is something simple but a little bit special, like these mushroom-stuffed bruschetta. I love how the garlicky, toasted bread pairs with…

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    cretan rustic bread with grated tomato

    Rustic Cretan Bread with Grated Tomato, Olive Oil, Garlic, and Oregano

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    pasta onion zucchini and peppers (1)

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    SPICES

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  • How to Make Sfakianes Pites from Crete

    sfakianes pites from crete

    Sfakianes Pites are a beloved specialty from Sfakia, in western Crete’s Chania region. These thin, cheese-filled pies, lightly fried and drizzled with thyme honey, are…

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    dubai chocolate

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    March 3, 2025

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    January 10, 2026

    Super Traditional Greek Baklava Recipe That You’ll Love!

    December 24, 2021
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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.

Καλή όρεξη!
(That’s bon appétit in Greek!)

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