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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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    Savory Ham and Cheese Rolls – Pinwheel Style

    August 20, 2025
    garlic greek yogurt buns

    Garlic Yogurt Bread Buns with Sweet Chili Chicken Filling

    August 26, 2025
    PUMPKIN BREAD

    Pumpkin Bread with Olive Oil, Honey, & Fresh Ginger

    October 14, 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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    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
    cretan pilafi

    Cretan Gamopilafo: The Timeless Pilaf for Weddings and Everyday Feasts

    January 6, 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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    How to Make Crete’s Favorite Ekmek Kataifi (Greek-Style with Custard and Whipped Cream)

    January 9, 2026
    GREEK YOGURT VANILLA CAKE

    Greek Yogurt Vanilla Cake: Moist, Fluffy, and Delicious

    February 17, 2025
    greek snacks for every day

    14 Healthy and Tasty Greek Snacks for Everyday!

    February 15, 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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    Greek Chicken Pita with Peppers & Zucchini

    October 18, 2025
    6 WINTER GREEK RECIPES

    6 Delicious Greek Winter Recipes That You Will Love to Cook!

    November 26, 2024
    Zucchini Pie

    Cretan-Style Kolokythopita (Zucchini Pie with Phyllo Dough, Herbs, and Feta)

    June 30, 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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    saganaki cheese recipe

    How to Make Saganaki Cheese: A Show-Stopping Appetizer!

    February 16, 2025
    SALSA CRIOLLA

    Authentic Argentinian Salsa Criolla Recipe

    August 4, 2025
    vegan taramasalata

    Lenten Recipe: Greek Vegan Taramosalata Dip That’s Super Tasty!

    February 21, 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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    CRETAN DAKOS RECIPE

    Original Cretan Dakos Recipe That You Will Love!

    October 1, 2024
    tuna pie puff pastry

    Tuna Pie in Puff Pastry – Super Easy, Super Tasty

    August 29, 2025
    7 mediterranean dishes

    7 Cretan-Inspired Mediterranean Lunches to Reset Your Diet After the Holidays!

    December 18, 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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    Fall Pumpkin Hummus – Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving

    September 26, 2025
    sfakianes pites from crete

    How to Make Sfakianes Pites from Crete

    July 9, 2025
    back to school fajitas

    Greek-Inspired Fajitas: 7+7 Tortilla Wraps Your Kids Will Love!

    January 8, 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 CAKES

    7 Irresistible Mediterranean Chocolate Cakes You Need to Try!

    February 4, 2025
    rizogalo

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

    January 31, 2025

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

    January 9, 2026
  • 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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    MUSHROOMS recipes

    Delicious Greek Mushroom Recipes to Try!

    March 13, 2025
    Beetroot dip

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

    May 15, 2025
    PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

    Oven-Baked Portobello Mushrooms with Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Spanish Chorizo

    July 22, 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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    orange recipes

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

    January 19, 2025
    lemon and almond cake

    Mediterranean Lemon and Almond Cake: The Perfect Sunday Treat!

    February 2, 2025

    The Only Tomato Sauce You Need (Especially When the Fridge Is Empty)

    August 3, 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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    FANOUROPITA

    How to Make Fanouropita: Greek Saint Fanourios Cake

    August 26, 2025
    gluten free cake - greek yogurt and almond cake

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

    February 16, 2025

    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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    RECIPES WITH LEMONS

    7 Greek-Inspired Lemon Recipes Bursting with Mediterranean Flavor

    February 17, 2025
    nicoise salad

    Niçoise Salad: A Mediterranean Classic You Can Make at Home

    February 9, 2025
    SPICES

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

    September 8, 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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    Cretan and Mediterranean diet

    Differences Between the Cretan Diet and the Mediterranean Diet

    September 20, 2024
    Cretan Honey

    Everything You Should Know About Cretan Honey & Why You’ll Love It!

    October 22, 2024
    raising elements in baking

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

    September 10, 2025
  • 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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    thanksgiving bread

    Best Homemade Thanksgiving Bread: Warm, Fresh, and Festive

    August 11, 2025
    Thanksgiving Sweets

    Irresistible Sweets for Thanksgiving: 10 Festive Treats Everyone Will Love

    August 9, 2025
    PUMPKIN MUFFINS

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

    October 14, 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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    lemon and yogurt cake

    Greek Yogurt and Lemon Cake: A Zesty, Moist Delight

    February 5, 2025
    rizogalo

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

    January 31, 2025
    greek yogurt ice cream

    Greek Yogurt Ice Cream: A Healthy Frozen Treat!

    March 7, 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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    TZATZIKI

    Classic Greek Tzatziki: A Simple & Delicious Recipe!

    November 27, 2021
    greek pita bread recipe

    How to Make Authentic Greek Pita Bread at Home

    March 14, 2025
    MUSHROOMS recipes

    Delicious Greek Mushroom Recipes to Try!

    March 13, 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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    VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA

    Vegetarian Moussaka Recipe: A Delicious Meat-Free Twist on a Greek Classic

    February 11, 2025
    watermelon recipes

    20 Irresistible Watermelon Recipes to Sweeten Your Summer

    January 8, 2025
    VALENTINE's DAY COCKTAILS FROM GREECE

    Sip on Romance: 7 Greek-Inspired Cocktails for Valentine’s Day!

    January 20, 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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    recipes with figs

    7 Irresistible Greek Recipes with Figs That Capture the Essence of the Mediterranean

    February 16, 2025
    greek pita bread recipe

    How to Make Authentic Greek Pita Bread at Home

    March 14, 2025
    how to make greek souvlaki

    Delicious Recipe for Homemade Greek Souvlaki You’ll Love!

    March 26, 2025
  • 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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    SALMON RECIPES - GREEK RECIPES WITH SALMON

    Three Greek-Inspired Recipes with Salmon You Will Love!

    February 16, 2025
    chocolate baklava

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

    January 3, 2025
    greek yogurt muffins

    Greek Yogurt Muffins: A Light and Delicious Breakfast Treat

    January 15, 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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    lent recipes

    7 Greek Lent Recipes You Need to Try This Year!

    February 19, 2025
    TZATZIKI

    Classic Greek Tzatziki: A Simple & Delicious Recipe!

    November 27, 2021
    vegan taramasalata

    Lenten Recipe: Greek Vegan Taramosalata Dip That’s Super Tasty!

    February 21, 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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