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  • Meal Type
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    • Salads
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    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
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  • Dietary Needs
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  • How to Decorate the “Happee Birthdae Harry” Cake (Hagrid Style)

    A little crooked, generously messy, and filled with love — this is how I decorate the iconic “Happee Birthdae Harry” cake, inspired by Hagrid, Harry…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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  • How to Make Crete’s Favorite Ekmek Kataifi (Greek-Style with Custard and Whipped Cream)

    Crispy kataifi, a good custard, and whipped cream with syrup — ekmek kataifi is one of those sweets that’s gone before you know it. Ekmek…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    January 31, 2025
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  • Cinnamon Swirl Cookies

    Tiny cinnamon rolls disguised as cookies. Soft, fragrant, and filled with warm cinnamon sugar, these Cinnamon Swirl Cookies bring all the comfort of a classic…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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

    December 14, 2025

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

    January 10, 2026
    CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE (1)

    Decadent Peanut Butter Oreo Biscuit Cheesecake

    September 21, 2025
  • Cretan Christmas Chocolate & Almond Cookies

    Soft, rustic cookies inspired by the flavors of Crete and dressed up for Christmas. These chocolate–almond Cretan cookies blend the warmth of traditional island flavors…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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  • Super Easy Christmas Cookies (A Family Favorite)

    christmas cookies

    Every Christmas, there’s one recipe I return to without hesitation. These cookies are that recipe. I started baking them years ago for my sons’ school…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Christopsomo: Greek Christmas Bread (Ingredients & Easy Recipe)

    December 18, 2024
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    January 27, 2025
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    Delicious Moroccan Ghoriba: Buttery Almond and Semolina Cookies

    February 8, 2025
  • 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    GREEK YOGURT BAGELS

    Super Easy New York Style (kind of) Bagels Made with Greek Yogurt

    August 10, 2025
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    How to Make Lagana: Traditional Greek Flatbread Recipe

    February 21, 2025
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    Gluten-Free Cake with Greek Yogurt and Almonds That You’ll Love!

    February 16, 2025
  • Bring the Magic of a Greek Christmas Table to Your Home with this E-Book

    greek christmas table

    A Cretan-inspired holiday recipe book, straight from our kitchen to yours. Christmas in Greece is a season of scent—warm cinnamon rising from the oven, honey…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    February 16, 2025
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    March 26, 2025
  • Classic Soft Sugar Cookies That Are Perfect for Christmas!

    In the mood for Christmas cookies but not into the fuss? These are the easiest-to-make, most versatile cookies of the season! These classic sugar cookies…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    March 14, 2025

    Savory Ham and Cheese Rolls – Pinwheel Style

    August 20, 2025
    GREEK YOGURT VANILLA CAKE

    Greek Yogurt Vanilla Cake: Moist, Fluffy, and Delicious

    February 17, 2025
  • 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    SPINACH PIES

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  • Scary Monster Halloween Chocolate Cheesecake

    If you’re looking for a spooky and irresistible Halloween dessert, this Scary Monster Halloween Chocolate Cheesecake hits the sweet spot. It’s a creamy, chocolate-twisted cheesecake…

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    August 3, 2025
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    Soft and Chewy American Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy Recipe

    September 24, 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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    CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH GREEK YOGURT

    Healthy and Decadent Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse Recipe

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  • 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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  • 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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

    halloween muffins

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    FANOUROPITA

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    Gabi Ancarola

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  • How to Make Authentic Greek Fasolada: A Timeless White Bean Soup

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    Fasolada is Greece’s beloved white bean soup. A national dish made with simple pantry staples—white beans, aromatic vegetables, olive oil, and fresh herbs—it offers nourishment…

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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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