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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

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    CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE (1)

    Decadent Peanut Butter Oreo Biscuit Cheesecake

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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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    Cretan Olive Oil Chocolate Cake: Tasty & Simple!

    October 3, 2025
    Zucchini Pie

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    June 30, 2025

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

    January 9, 2026
  • 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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    7 Authentic Greek Christmas Main Dishes to Elevate Your Holiday Table

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    March 26, 2025

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    December 21, 2024
  • 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

    December 21, 2025

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

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

    September 10, 2025
  • 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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    greek salad

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

    January 25, 2025

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

    August 11, 2025
    CUCUMBER RECIPES

    7 Refreshing Greek-Inspired Cucumber Recipes You’ll Love

    February 20, 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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    gluten free cake

    7 Irresistible Gluten-Free Cakes You Will Love!

    February 7, 2025

    Cinnamon Swirl Cookies

    December 21, 2025
    PUMPKIN MUFFINS

    Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins – Soft, Spiced & Perfect for Fall

    October 14, 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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    muhammara

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    July 19, 2025
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    March 26, 2025
    HAM AND FETA PHYLLO PASTRIES

    Crispy Ham, Feta and Basil Phyllo Pastries

    August 2, 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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    cretan rustic bread with grated tomato

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

    June 1, 2025
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    January 28, 2025
    nicoise salad

    Niçoise Salad: A Mediterranean Classic You Can Make at Home

    February 9, 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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    Easter Tsoureki: How to Make the Perfect Greek Sweet Bread

    February 19, 2025
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    Greek Yogurt Popsicles: A Refreshing, Healthy Treat

    January 8, 2025
    CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH GREEK YOGURT

    Healthy and Decadent Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse Recipe

    January 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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    How to Make Authentic Baba Ganoush: Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip

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  • Opa! The Ultimate Greek Foodie Holiday Gift Guide

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    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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    November 10, 2024

    Essential Ingredients for Mediterranean Cooking

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    Everything You Want to Know About Greek Bread Types!

    December 25, 2024
  • 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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  • Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Tirokafteri (Spicy Whipped Feta Dip)

    tyrokafteri

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

    htipiti roasted pepper dip

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  • Delicious Moroccan Ghoriba: Buttery Almond and Semolina Cookies

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

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    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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    GREEK ISLANDS FOOD

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  • Greek-Style Christmas Stuffed Pork Loin with Feta and Spinach

    stuffed pork loin with feta and spinach

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  • Cheers to Greece: 7 Delicious Rakomelo Cocktails You’ll Love to Try!

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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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