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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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    Refreshing Watermelon and Peach Sorbet

    July 10, 2025

    Fall Pumpkin Hummus – Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving

    September 26, 2025
    pineapple and coconut cheesecake recipe

    Tropical Dream: Pineapple and Coconut Cheesecake

    September 9, 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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    CRETAN DAKOS RECIPE

    Original Cretan Dakos Recipe That You Will Love!

    October 1, 2024

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

    January 9, 2026

    Cretan Potato Salad with Smoky Garlic-Yogurt Sauce

    July 21, 2025
  • 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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    MEDITERRANEAN CHRISTMAS SWEETS

    26 Delicious Mediterranean Christmas Sweets to Add to Your Holiday Table!

    June 28, 2025

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

    December 14, 2025
    rizogalo

    Creamy Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding) Recipe: The Ultimate Cinnamon-Infused Delight

    January 31, 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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    garlic greek yogurt buns

    Garlic Yogurt Bread Buns with Sweet Chili Chicken Filling

    August 26, 2025
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    The Complete Guide to Raising Agents in Baking: Yeast, Soda, Powder, and More

    September 10, 2025
    cretan rustic bread with grated tomato

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

    June 1, 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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    recipes featuring feta

    7 Delicious Recipes Featuring Greek Feta Cheese (Beyond Salads)

    January 30, 2025
    FANOUROPITA

    How to Make Fanouropita: Greek Saint Fanourios Cake

    August 26, 2025
    recipes with potatoes

    7 Fantastic Greek-Inspired Recipes with Potatoes

    October 2, 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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    raising elements in baking

    The Complete Guide to Raising Agents in Baking: Yeast, Soda, Powder, and More

    September 10, 2025
    FANOUROPITA

    How to Make Fanouropita: Greek Saint Fanourios Cake

    August 26, 2025
    garlic greek yogurt buns

    Garlic Yogurt Bread Buns with Sweet Chili Chicken Filling

    August 26, 2025
  • 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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    greek yogurt recipes

    10 Delicious Greek Yogurt Recipes for a Fresh, Healthy Twist

    January 6, 2025
    HAM AND FETA PHYLLO PASTRIES

    Crispy Ham, Feta and Basil Phyllo Pastries

    August 2, 2025
    Beetroot dip

    Delicious Beetroot Dip with Greek Yogurt, Walnuts & Feta Cheese (Egyptian Beet Dip)

    May 15, 2025
  • 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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    leftover tortilla

    Leftover Spanish Tortilla: A Delicious Reinvention of Your Sunday Barbecue

    February 2, 2025
    ITALIAN TIRAMISU RECIPE

    Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe (Make it the Real Way!)

    June 2, 2025
    how to make gnocchi

    The Gnocchi I Learned in Italy: A Simple, Soulful Potato Recipe

    January 10, 2026
  • 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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    Greek style snacks for christmas

    Savor Greece: 14 Greek-Inspired Snacks for Holiday & Parties!

    December 21, 2024
    How to Make Avgolemono

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

    December 21, 2024

    Quick Greek Lemon Pulp Cake (Using Leftover Lemon Pulp)

    July 2, 2025
  • 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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    SPICES

    Cooking Guide to Mediterranean Spices: Greek, Turkish & Middle Eastern Favorites

    September 8, 2025
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    Homemade Tagliatelle: How I Learned to Make Them in Italy

    January 10, 2026
    Syrup for Baklava

    How to Make Syrup for Baklava: Fast & Easy Recipe

    November 27, 2024
  • Opa! The Ultimate Greek Foodie Holiday Gift Guide

    holiday gift guide

    This guide is perfect for Early Birds: Shop Prime Day & Skip the Last-Minute Holiday Stress! Why wait until December to start your holiday shopping…

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    Flour: Types, Uses, and International Names (Including Greek Flours)

    September 8, 2025
    EVERYTHING ABOUT GREEK YOGURT (3)

    Everything About Greek Yogurt

    July 18, 2025
    Myzithra

    How to Replace Myzithra (When You Can’t Find It) and Still Keep That Cretan Soul

    August 7, 2025
  • 26 Delicious Mediterranean Christmas Sweets to Add to Your Holiday Table!

    MEDITERRANEAN CHRISTMAS SWEETS

    The Mediterranean is home to incredible holiday traditions, many of which center around sweet, irresistible treats. Think of the honey-drenched pastries of Greece, the Italian…

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    Cakes for Thanksgiving and Fall (1)

    Cozy Cakes for Thanksgiving and Fall

    August 11, 2025

    Creamy Greek-Style Mango Ice Cream Recipe

    March 14, 2025
    double chocolate baklava

    Baklava Diamonds with Double Chocolate and Walnuts

    August 9, 2025
  • Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Tirokafteri (Spicy Whipped Feta Dip)

    tyrokafteri

    For a bold and flavorful start to your Christmas celebration, try Tirokafteri, a classic Greek dip made with feta cheese, roasted peppers, olive oil, and…

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    August 26, 2025

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

    August 11, 2025

    Quick Greek Lemon Pulp Cake (Using Leftover Lemon Pulp)

    July 2, 2025
  • Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip (Htipiti)

    htipiti roasted pepper dip

    Bring bold flavors to your Christmas table with Htipiti, a creamy roasted red pepper and feta dip. This tangy and smoky spread, infused with olive…

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    greek yogurt marinade and spices

    Greek Yogurt Marinade for Perfectly Grilled Meats!

    January 22, 2025
    JUICES AND SMOOTHIES

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

    February 8, 2025
    HAM AND FETA PHYLLO PASTRIES

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  • 14 Healthy and Tasty Greek Snacks for Everyday!

    greek snacks for every day

    Adapting more complex recipes and using Greek-inspired ingredients, you can easily create light snacks to enjoy throughout the day or appetizers to share with friends.…

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    VALENTINE's DAY COCKTAILS FROM GREECE

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    CUCUMBER RECIPES

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  • Delicious Moroccan Ghoriba: Buttery Almond and Semolina Cookies

    Moroccan Ghoriba

    The traditional Moroccan Ghoriba cookie has a buttery taste and a crumbly, rustic texture. It’s made either with almonds or semolina and has a slightly…

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    CHOCOLATE CAKES

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    February 4, 2025

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

    January 9, 2026
    MASCARPONE CHEESE CREAM

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    September 10, 2025
  • Creamy Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding) Recipe: The Ultimate Cinnamon-Infused Delight

    rizogalo

    Rizogalo is Greece’s beloved rice pudding, known for its texture and subtle sweetness. The name combines “rizi” (rice) and “gala” (milk), reflecting its simple yet…

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    Christopsomo: Greek Christmas Bread (Ingredients & Easy Recipe)

    December 18, 2024
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    May 23, 2025
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    Delicious Recipe for Homemade Greek Souvlaki You’ll Love!

    March 26, 2025
  • Greek-Style Christmas Stuffed Pork Loin with Feta and Spinach

    stuffed pork loin with feta and spinach

    This Christmas stuffed pork loin with feta and spinach is a festive dish. The combination of pork, feta, and spinach makes it a standout recipe…

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    January 20, 2025
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    January 30, 2025
  • Savor Greece: 14 Greek-Inspired Snacks for Holiday & Parties!

    Greek style snacks for christmas

    As the holiday season approaches, entertaining friends and family is an occasion to share delicious food. What about a Greek-inspired snack menu? With olive oil,…

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    greek salad

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

    January 25, 2025
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    February 16, 2025
    taramosalata taramasalata

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    February 21, 2025
  • Cheers to Greece: 7 Delicious Rakomelo Cocktails You’ll Love to Try!

    Rakomelo is a unique Cretan drink that combines the flavors of raki, honey, and spices to create a warm and sweet experience. In this post,…

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    May 1, 2025
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    May 16, 2025
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    October 4, 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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