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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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    garlic greek yogurt buns

    Garlic Yogurt Bread Buns with Sweet Chili Chicken Filling

    August 26, 2025

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

    December 14, 2025

    Christopsomo: Greek Christmas Bread (Ingredients & Easy Recipe)

    December 18, 2024
  • 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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    cretan pilafi

    Cretan Gamopilafo: The Timeless Pilaf for Weddings and Everyday Feasts

    January 6, 2025
    bakaliaros skordalia

    Bakaliaros Skordalia and Other Greek Recipes for Oxi Day (October 28)

    August 30, 2025
    PUMPKIN MUFFINS

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

    October 14, 2025
  • Best Homemade Thanksgiving Bread: Warm, Fresh, and Festive

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    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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    bakaliaros skordalia

    Bakaliaros Skordalia and Other Greek Recipes for Oxi Day (October 28)

    August 30, 2025
    thanksgiving recipe hub

    Ultimate Thanksgiving Recipe Hub

    August 12, 2025

    Easy Chocolate Biscuits for Halloween (and Every Occasion!)

    September 21, 2025
  • 7 Delicious Recipes with Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers

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    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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    ITALIAN PESTO

    Authentic Italian Pesto: A Trusted Family Recipe

    July 1, 2025

    Winter’s Favorite Pumpkin Velouté Soup: Creamy, Comforting & Fast

    January 14, 2026
    HOW TO MAKE EMPANADAS

    From Buenos Aires with Love: Classic Argentine Empanadas Made Anywhere

    September 7, 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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    patates lemonates

    The Most Delicious Greek Lemon Potatoes: Patates Lemonates

    February 6, 2025
    greek yogurt dip

    Super Easy Greek Yogurt Dip for Veggies

    March 14, 2025
    MUSHROOMS recipes

    Delicious Greek Mushroom Recipes to Try!

    March 13, 2025
  • Fresh & Festive Thanksgiving Salads That Steal the Show

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    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
    recipes with beetroot

    7 Delicious Recipes with Beetroot You’ll Love!

    January 28, 2025
    CUCUMBER RECIPES

    7 Refreshing Greek-Inspired Cucumber Recipes You’ll Love

    February 20, 2025
  • 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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    Greek style snacks for christmas

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

    December 21, 2024
    CRETAN CHARCUTERIE BOARD

    How to Make a Cretan-Style Charcuterie Board That Will Impress Everyone!

    August 7, 2025
    vegan taramasalata

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

    February 21, 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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    greek koulourakia

    Traditional Easter Cookies: Easy & Tasty Greek Koulourakia Recipe

    February 21, 2025
    Galaktoboureko without semolina

    Galaktoboureko Without Semolina (Greek Custard Pie)

    July 1, 2025
    valentine's day sweets

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

    January 8, 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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    How to Make Authentic Baba Ganoush: Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip

    May 5, 2025
    MUSHROOM MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA

    Mushroom-Stuffed Bruschetta with Mozzarella, Tomato & Parsley

    July 10, 2025
    Halloween snacks

    Easy Halloween Party Snacks: Spook-tacular Bites for Your Monster Bash

    October 28, 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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    mediterranean low calorie recipes

    7 Low-Calorie Mediterranean Recipes That You’ll Love!

    January 3, 2025
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    7 Greek Pasta Recipes That Are So Easy to Make!

    October 14, 2025

    5 Refreshing Mediterranean Salads to Lighten Up After the Holiday Feasts (+ 1 Bonus Cretan Salad!)

    December 18, 2024
  • 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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    7 greek spreads to prepare at home

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

    December 21, 2024
    SOUTZOUKAKIA GREEK-TURKISH MEATBALLS

    How to Make Authentic Greek Soutzoukakia (Smoky Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

    August 6, 2025

    Oven-Baked Moussaka: A Lighter Take on a Greek Classic

    January 14, 2026
  • 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 RECIPES

    A Culinary Tour: Mouthwatering Mediterranean Recipes You’ll Love!

    January 19, 2025
    GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SALAD

    Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

    July 16, 2025
    Beetroot dip

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

    May 15, 2025
  • 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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    Spice That Bring Heat to Your Cooking

    Spices That Bring Heat to Your Cooking

    September 9, 2025
    Olive Oil FROM CRETE

    Everything You Should Know About Cretan Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    October 8, 2024
    HERB PRESERVATION METHOD

    Tired of Wasting Parsley? These 2 Herb Storage Methods Changed Everything

    August 7, 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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    holiday gift guide

    Opa! The Ultimate Greek Foodie Holiday Gift Guide

    July 7, 2025
    GREEK YOGURT VANILLA CAKE

    Greek Yogurt Vanilla Cake: Moist, Fluffy, and Delicious

    February 17, 2025
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    August 12, 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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    February 1, 2025
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    January 6, 2025

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

    January 9, 2026
  • 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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    Christopsomo: Greek Christmas Bread (Ingredients & Easy Recipe)

    December 18, 2024

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

    December 21, 2024
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    Authentic Greek Avocado Toast with Feta That’s So Easy to Make!

    January 25, 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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    How to Make Authentic Melitzanosalata: Greek Eggplant Dip Recipe

    May 5, 2025
    avocado spread

    Greek Style Avocado Spread

    April 27, 2025
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    Super Easy Greek Yogurt Dip for Veggies

    March 14, 2025
  • How to Make Lagana: Traditional Greek Flatbread Recipe

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    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

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    PUMPKIN BREAD

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    January 3, 2025
  • Lenten Recipe: Greek Vegan Taramosalata Dip That’s Super Tasty!

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    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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    Super Traditional Greek Baklava Recipe That You’ll Love!

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    7 Low-Calorie Greek Recipes That You’ll Love!

    December 27, 2024
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    Fresh & Nourishing Greek Yogurt Smoothie

    October 14, 2025
  • Taramosalata Recipe: Greek Fish Roe Dip

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    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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    zucchini recipes

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

    February 4, 2025
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    February 16, 2025
    MARINATED CHICKEN WITH GREEK YOGURT (2)

    Chicken with Greek Yogurt Marinade

    July 18, 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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