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    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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  • 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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  • Super Easy Christmas Cookies (A Family Favorite)

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

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

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    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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    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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    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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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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