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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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    Zucchini Pie with Herbs and Homemade Dough

    August 14, 2025
    MASCARPONE CHEESE CREAM

    Mascarpone Cheese Cream: Perfect for Cakes or a Simple Dessert

    September 10, 2025
    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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    5 GREEK COCKTAILS

    5 Cocktails with Raki from Crete to Celebrate New Year’s Eve!

    November 21, 2024

    Exquisite Cretan Grape Spoon Sweet That’s Easy to Make in No Time!

    December 24, 2021
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    Cretan Bougatsa with Myzithra Cheese

    October 4, 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    5 Cretan Meze Recipes for Your Christmas Celebration!

    November 21, 2024
    Parmesan cookies

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

    August 6, 2025

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

    December 14, 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 PITA BREAD

    Easy Greek Yogurt Pita Bread To Make in Under 5 Minutes

    September 26, 2025

    Classic Soft Sugar Cookies That Are Perfect for Christmas!

    November 2, 2025
    CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE (1)

    Decadent Peanut Butter Oreo Biscuit Cheesecake

    September 21, 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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    HAM AND FETA PHYLLO PASTRIES

    Crispy Ham, Feta and Basil Phyllo Pastries

    August 2, 2025
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    Savor Greece: 14 Greek-Inspired Snacks for Holiday & Parties!

    December 21, 2024
    chocolate baklava

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

    January 3, 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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    GREEK YOGURT VANILLA CAKE

    Greek Yogurt Vanilla Cake: Moist, Fluffy, and Delicious

    February 17, 2025
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    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
  • 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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    Midia Saganaki: Delicious Greek Saganaki Mussels Recipe!

    March 4, 2025
    hummus recipe

    How to Make a Perfect Hummus at Home

    January 8, 2025
    tyrokafteri

    Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Tirokafteri (Spicy Whipped Feta Dip)

    March 26, 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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    lemon and almond cake

    Mediterranean Lemon and Almond Cake: The Perfect Sunday Treat!

    February 2, 2025
    MUSHROOM MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA

    Mushroom-Stuffed Bruschetta with Mozzarella, Tomato & Parsley

    July 10, 2025
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    Middle Eastern Muhammara Recipe

    July 19, 2025
  • 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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    HOW TO MAKE TOMATOKEFTEDES

    How to Make Tomatokeftedes: Santorini’s Famous Tomato Fritters

    August 7, 2025
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    7 Delicious Greek-Inspired Recipes with Sweet Potatoes

    March 13, 2025
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    10 Delicious (& Quick) Greek Chicken Recipes You Will Actually Make

    September 22, 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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    Mediterranean Meal Prep Ideas (+ Downloadable Shopping List and More)

    October 9, 2025
    TURKISH FLAVORS IN CRETAN CUISINE

    From Anatolia to Crete: Turkish Flavors in Cretan Cuisine

    November 28, 2024
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    7 Greek Spreads You’ll Love: Bold Flavors of the Mediterranean

    December 21, 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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    CRETAN PASTA

    Everything About Cretan Pasta

    September 1, 2025
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    Cretan Pies: Varieties & Traditions About Crete’s Baked Treats!

    November 13, 2024
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    The Ultimate Guide to Essences, Flavors, and Extracts in Baking

    September 19, 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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    ITALIAN TIRAMISU RECIPE

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

    June 2, 2025
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    Greek Yogurt Ice Cream: A Healthy Frozen Treat!

    March 7, 2025

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

    September 6, 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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    March 14, 2025

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    Everything You Want to Know About Greek Bread Types!

    December 25, 2024
  • 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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    March 14, 2025

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    October 8, 2025
  • 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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    Greek Style Avocado Spread

    April 27, 2025
  • 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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    3 ingredient brownie

    The Viral 3-Ingredient Microwave Brownie You’ll Be Making Again and Again

    May 29, 2025
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    July 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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    March 26, 2025
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    January 15, 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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    March 26, 2025
  • Savor Greece: 14 Greek-Inspired Snacks for Holiday & Parties!

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    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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    HOW TO MAKE TOMATOKEFTEDES

    How to Make Tomatokeftedes: Santorini’s Famous Tomato Fritters

    August 7, 2025
    SPANAKOPITA TRIANGLES

    Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Spanakopita Triangles

    August 1, 2025
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    7 Delicious Greek-Inspired Recipes with Sweet Potatoes

    March 13, 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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    December 12, 2021

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    May 16, 2025
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    December 18, 2024
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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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