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  • Cozy Cakes for Thanksgiving and Fall

    Cakes for Thanksgiving and Fall (1)

    Fall cakes are all about warm spices, seasonal fruits, and textures. This post focuses on those kinds of cakes that capture all the flavors of…

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    GREEK YOGURT BAGELS

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

    August 10, 2025
    greek pita bread recipe

    How to Make Authentic Greek Pita Bread at Home

    March 14, 2025
    gluten free cake - greek yogurt and almond cake

    Gluten-Free Cake with Greek Yogurt and Almonds That You’ll Love!

    February 16, 2025
  • 8 Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Recipes to Save Your Holiday

    easy thanksgiving recipes

    Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean spending days in the kitchen. These 8 quick and easy Thanksgiving recipes are designed for busy cooks, last-minute planners, and…

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

    December 14, 2025
    GREEK YOGURT VANILLA CAKE

    Greek Yogurt Vanilla Cake: Moist, Fluffy, and Delicious

    February 17, 2025
    valentine's day sweets

    7 Cretan-Inspired Valentine’s Day Sweets Your Sweetheart Will Adore

    January 8, 2025
  • Best Homemade Thanksgiving Bread: Warm, Fresh, and Festive

    thanksgiving bread

    Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread filling the house, especially on a special day like Christmas or Thanksgiving. In this post, I share…

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    valentine's day sweets

    7 Cretan-Inspired Valentine’s Day Sweets Your Sweetheart Will Adore

    January 8, 2025
    5 GREEK COCKTAILS

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

    November 21, 2024
    thanksgiving recipe hub

    Ultimate Thanksgiving Recipe Hub

    August 12, 2025
  • 7 Delicious Recipes with Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers

    thanksgiving turkey leftovers

    Thanksgiving means plenty of turkey leftovers — don’t let them go to waste! Here are seven tasty recipes to transform those leftovers into new meals!…

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    MARINATED CHICKEN WITH GREEK YOGURT (2)

    Chicken with Greek Yogurt Marinade

    July 18, 2025
    ITALIAN PESTO

    Authentic Italian Pesto: A Trusted Family Recipe

    July 1, 2025
    pork chop recipes

    17 Simple (Yet Delicious) Ways to Cook Pork Chops

    September 25, 2025
  • Delicious Thanksgiving Side Dishes That Outshine the Turkey

    Thanksgiving side dishes

    As you may have guessed, Thanksgiving isn’t just about the turkey — the same goes for all celebrations. For me, it’s the side dishes that…

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    MUSHROOMS recipes

    Delicious Greek Mushroom Recipes to Try!

    March 13, 2025
    zucchini recipes

    7 + 1 Greek-Inspired Zucchini Recipes That You’ll Love!

    February 4, 2025

    Pumpkin Purée Recipe: Great For All Your Fall Dishes!

    October 8, 2025
  • Fresh & Festive Thanksgiving Salads That Steal the Show

    thanksgiving salads

    Thanksgiving is all about comforting dishes, but I always love adding a fresh touch to my table with salads that balance typical autumn ingredients. These…

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    lemon ICE CREAM recipe

    Zesty Greek Lemon Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Love!

    March 14, 2025

    7 Greek-Inspired Pumpkin Recipes: Perfect for Thanksgiving or Fall!

    October 8, 2025
    greek feta salad recipes

    7 Delicious Greek Feta Cheese Salads You’ll Love!

    December 19, 2024
  • Best Thanksgiving Appetizers to Impress Your Guests from the First Bite

    thankgiving appetizers

    I always believe a great Thanksgiving starts with a thoughtful appetizer spread — it’s the perfect way to welcome guests and whet everyone’s appetite before…

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    hummus recipe

    How to Make a Perfect Hummus at Home

    January 8, 2025
    Beetroot dip

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

    May 15, 2025
    Fatay

    Fatay: Argentina’s Arab Empanadas

    September 5, 2025
  • Irresistible Sweets for Thanksgiving: 10 Festive Treats Everyone Will Love

    Thanksgiving Sweets

    Thanksgiving isn’t just about the turkey — for me, it’s also the excuse to indulge in warm, comforting sweets that capture the cozy flavors of…

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    chocolate baklava

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

    January 3, 2025

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

    January 9, 2026

    Kourabiedes: The Perfect Greek Christmas Cookies!

    December 19, 2021
  • 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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    tyrokafteri

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

    March 26, 2025
    greek snacks for every day

    14 Healthy and Tasty Greek Snacks for Everyday!

    February 15, 2025
    7 greek spreads to prepare at home

    7 Greek Spreads You’ll Love: Bold Flavors of the Mediterranean

    December 21, 2024
  • 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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    recipes with lentils

    7 Delicious Recipes with Lentils You’ll Love Making Over and Over Again!

    January 31, 2025
    Syrup for Baklava

    How to Make Syrup for Baklava: Fast & Easy Recipe

    November 27, 2024
    ITALIAN TIRAMISU RECIPE

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

    June 2, 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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    lagana

    How to Make Lagana: Traditional Greek Flatbread Recipe

    February 21, 2025
    MARINATED CHICKEN WITH GREEK YOGURT (2)

    Chicken with Greek Yogurt Marinade

    July 18, 2025
    bechamel with olive oil

    How to Make Greek-Style Béchamel with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    June 24, 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 gnocchi

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

    January 10, 2026
    chocolate baklava

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

    January 3, 2025
    orange recipes

    Orange Recipes: Delicious Cretan-Inspired Dishes to Make with Oranges

    January 19, 2025
  • 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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    Acids and Sours in Mediterranean Cooking: A Complete Guide

    September 12, 2025

    Essential Ingredients for Mediterranean Cooking

    January 4, 2025

    Mastering Greek Phyllo Pastry: A Step-by-Step Guide to Flaky Perfection

    December 28, 2024
  • Greek-Inspired 4th of July Food Ideas to Pair with Your Barbecue (Plus a Sweet Bonus Treat!)

    4TH JULY MENU

    Celebrate the 4th of July with a Mediterranean twist! These Greek-inspired barbecue sides and snacks are packed with fresh flavor and pair perfectly with gyros,…

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    Fall Pumpkin Hummus – Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving

    September 26, 2025
    Thanksgiving Sweets

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    August 9, 2025
    FANOUROPITA

    How to Make Fanouropita: Greek Saint Fanourios Cake

    August 26, 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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    recipes with apples

    7 Sweet and Savory Recipes with Apples You’ll Love To Try Now!

    February 1, 2025

    Kourabiedes: The Perfect Greek Christmas Cookies!

    December 19, 2021
    chocolate baklava

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

    January 3, 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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    recipes with sweet potatoes

    7 Delicious Greek-Inspired Recipes with Sweet Potatoes

    March 13, 2025
    greek yogurt pancakes

    Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes: A Delicious and Healthy Breakfast Treat

    February 3, 2025

    Creamy Greek-Style Mango Ice Cream Recipe

    March 14, 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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    7 Greek Vegetarian Dishes You Will Enjoy Adding to Your Everyday Diet!

    December 21, 2024
    recipes featuring feta

    7 Delicious Recipes Featuring Greek Feta Cheese (Beyond Salads)

    January 30, 2025
    GREEK YOGURT BAGELS

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

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

    lagana

    Lagana is a traditional Greek flatbread, light and airy, topped with sesame seeds, and traditionally baked to mark the beginning of Lent in the Greek…

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    Greek Recipes with Cabbage

    7 Simple Greek Recipes with Cabbage

    October 24, 2025
    htipiti roasted pepper dip

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    March 26, 2025

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    December 28, 2024
  • Lenten Recipe: Greek Vegan Taramosalata Dip That’s Super Tasty!

    vegan taramasalata

    This vegan Taramosalata-inspired dip follows traditional Lenten guidelines by omitting fish roe, dairy, and eggs while maintaining a creamy, flavorful texture. How to Make Vegan…

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    spinach and feta frittata

    Feta and Spinach Frittata Recipe: A Healthy Bite That’s Super Easy to Make!

    January 24, 2025
    stuffed pork loin with feta and spinach

    Greek-Style Christmas Stuffed Pork Loin with Feta and Spinach

    January 27, 2025
    Greek kariokes recipe

    Greek Kariokes – Irresistible Nut-Filled Chocolate Crescents

    August 18, 2025
  • Taramosalata Recipe: Greek Fish Roe Dip

    taramosalata taramasalata

    Taramosalata is a traditional Greek dip made with fish roe, olive oil, and bread or potatoes, and it’s often served during the Lenten period when…

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

    August 11, 2025
    MUSHROOMS recipes

    Delicious Greek Mushroom Recipes to Try!

    March 13, 2025
    SPANAKOPITA TRIANGLES

    Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Spanakopita Triangles

    August 1, 2025
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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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