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  • Baklava Cupcakes with Honey and Chocolate Glaze

    chocolate baklava cupcakes

    Want a fun, bite-sized twist? These baklava-inspired cupcakes with a honey and chocolate glaze bring the nutty taste of baklava into a soft cupcake that…

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    PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

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

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

    January 3, 2025
    recipes with apples

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

    February 1, 2025
  • Traditional Easter Cookies: Easy & Tasty Greek Koulourakia Recipe

    greek koulourakia

    Greek Koulourakia are traditional Easter cookies known for their distinctive shapes and delightful orange zest flavor. They are a festive favorite during Greek Orthodox Easter…

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

    December 28, 2024
    stuffed pork loin with feta and spinach

    Greek-Style Christmas Stuffed Pork Loin with Feta and Spinach

    January 27, 2025
    skordalia recipe

    How to Make Authentic Greek Skordalia

    April 7, 2025
  • 7 Greek Lent Recipes You Need to Try This Year!

    lent recipes

    Greek cuisine is full of delicious, plant-based recipes perfect for Lent and fasting periods. If you’re following Greek Orthodox traditions, or looking for wholesome meals,…

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    SPANAKOPITA TRIANGLES

    Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Spanakopita Triangles

    August 1, 2025

    Christopsomo: Greek Christmas Bread (Ingredients & Easy Recipe)

    December 18, 2024
    htipiti roasted pepper dip

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

    March 26, 2025
  • Easter Tsoureki: How to Make the Perfect Greek Sweet Bread

    how to make easter tsoureki bread

    Tsoureki is a soft, aromatic Greek Easter braided bread with a slightly sweet taste. Infused with spices like mahlepi and mastiha, this bread is a…

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    Authentic Homemade Greek Lemonade (Spitiki Lemonada)

    July 2, 2025
    greek yogurt ice cream

    Greek Yogurt Ice Cream: A Healthy Frozen Treat!

    March 7, 2025
    Loukoumades recipe

    Loukoumades Recipe & Everything About Greece’s Most Beloved Dessert

    November 15, 2024
  • Greek Yogurt Vanilla Cake: Moist, Fluffy, and Delicious

    GREEK YOGURT VANILLA CAKE

    This Greek Yogurt Vanilla Cake is a tender and subtly sweet cake. Made with Greek yogurt, the cake is naturally moist and soft without being…

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    greek snacks for every day

    14 Healthy and Tasty Greek Snacks for Everyday!

    February 15, 2025
    lemon and yogurt cake

    Greek Yogurt and Lemon Cake: A Zesty, Moist Delight

    February 5, 2025
    chocolate baklava cupcakes

    Baklava Cupcakes with Honey and Chocolate Glaze

    February 21, 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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    patates lemonates

    The Most Delicious Greek Lemon Potatoes: Patates Lemonates

    February 6, 2025

    7 Greek-Inspired Recipes with Chickpeas (That Are Not Salads)

    January 14, 2026
    stuffed pork loin with feta and spinach

    Greek-Style Christmas Stuffed Pork Loin with Feta and Spinach

    January 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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    lemon ICE CREAM recipe

    Zesty Greek Lemon Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Love!

    March 14, 2025
    peanut butter and greek yogurt cheesecake

    Peanut Butter and Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

    July 7, 2025

    Scary Monster Halloween Chocolate Cheesecake

    October 27, 2025
  • Greek Yogurt and Lemon Cake: A Zesty, Moist Delight

    lemon and yogurt cake

    This cake is a refreshing dessert that combines the tang of Greek yogurt with a citrus touch of lemon. Moist, simple to make, and delicious,…

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    cretan pilafi

    Cretan Gamopilafo: The Timeless Pilaf for Weddings and Everyday Feasts

    January 6, 2025
    Moroccan Ghoriba

    Delicious Moroccan Ghoriba: Buttery Almond and Semolina Cookies

    February 8, 2025
    Halloween snacks

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

    October 28, 2025
  • 7 Irresistible Mediterranean Chocolate Cakes You Need to Try!

    CHOCOLATE CAKES

    These chocolate cakes take indulgence to the next level. They use olive oil, citrus, nuts, and spices, all ingredients that highlight the depth and complexity…

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    Refreshing Watermelon and Peach Sorbet

    July 10, 2025
    Greek kariokes recipe

    Greek Kariokes – Irresistible Nut-Filled Chocolate Crescents

    August 18, 2025
    dubai chocolate

    Homemade Dubai Chocolate with Kadaifi & Pistachios: A Luxurious Treat!

    March 3, 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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    salads with halloumi cheese

    7 Salads with Halloumi Cheese You’ll Love!

    January 27, 2025

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

    August 11, 2025
    how to make greek souvlaki

    Delicious Recipe for Homemade Greek Souvlaki You’ll Love!

    March 26, 2025
  • Flaky Balkan Zelnik: The Ultimate Apple-Filled (or Pumpkin-Filled) Winter Pastry!

    zelnik

    Zelnik is a traditional Macedonian and Balkan pastry known for its flaky, golden layers and rich, spiced filling. It’s enjoyed in winter and is filled…

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    greek yogurt ice cream

    Greek Yogurt Ice Cream: A Healthy Frozen Treat!

    March 7, 2025
    CRETAN SWEETS

    Sweets from Crete, Traditional Cretan Sweets and Desserts You Will Love!

    November 27, 2024
    lemon and almond cake

    Mediterranean Lemon and Almond Cake: The Perfect Sunday Treat!

    February 2, 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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    greek yogurt parfait

    Greek Yogurt Parfait: A Healthy and Easy Treat!

    March 14, 2025
    SOUTZOUKAKIA GREEK-TURKISH MEATBALLS

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    August 6, 2025

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    July 2, 2025
  • Sip on Romance: 7 Greek-Inspired Cocktails for Valentine’s Day!

    VALENTINE's DAY COCKTAILS FROM GREECE

    Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a taste of Greece! Check out these Greek-inspired Valentine’s Day cocktails you will love! Valentine’s Day is all about love,…

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    HOW TO MAKE TOMATOKEFTEDES

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    August 7, 2025

    How to Make Authentic Melitzanosalata: Greek Eggplant Dip Recipe

    May 5, 2025
  • 7 Cretan-Inspired Valentine’s Day Sweets Your Sweetheart Will Adore

    valentine's day sweets

    Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love, and what better way to express affection than by preparing delightful Cretan-inspired sweets for your beloved? These…

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    SPINACH PIES

    How to Make Cretan Spinach and Cheese Pies: Kalitsounia

    May 16, 2025
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    How to Make Sfakianes Pites from Crete

    July 9, 2025

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    January 9, 2026
  • Cretan Gamopilafo: The Timeless Pilaf for Weddings and Everyday Feasts

    cretan pilafi

    Discover the rich, creamy delight of Cretan Gamopilafo, a traditional dish reserved for weddings that also adds a touch of celebration to any day. This…

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    upside down apple cake

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    August 15, 2025
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    November 13, 2024

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    January 9, 2026
  • Savor Greece: 14 Greek-Inspired Snacks for Holiday & Parties!

    Greek style snacks for christmas

    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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    February 16, 2025
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    October 24, 2025
    SOUTZOUKAKIA GREEK-TURKISH MEATBALLS

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    August 6, 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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    PORK GIOUVETSI

    Giouvetsi with Pork – A Greek Comfort Classic

    October 14, 2025
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    March 7, 2025

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    July 21, 2025
  • 7 Authentic Greek Christmas Main Dishes to Elevate Your Holiday Table

    Celebrate Christmas the Greek way with traditional flavors and festive dishes that bring warmth and joy to your holiday table. Explore with me traditional Greek…

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    June 24, 2025
    Syrup for Baklava

    How to Make Syrup for Baklava: Fast & Easy Recipe

    November 27, 2024
  • Christopsomo: Greek Christmas Bread (Ingredients & Easy Recipe)

    Christopsomo, meaning “Christ’s Bread,” is a significant part of Greek Christmas traditions. This original bread is a delicious treat and a symbol of prosperity and…

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    SALMON RECIPES - GREEK RECIPES WITH SALMON

    Three Greek-Inspired Recipes with Salmon You Will Love!

    February 16, 2025
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    Everything You Want to Know About Greek Bread Types!

    December 25, 2024
    greek yogurt popsicles

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    January 8, 2025
  • 5 Cretan Meze Recipes for Your Christmas Celebration!

    As the festive season approaches, you’re probably eager to create a warm and inviting atmosphere at your Christmas celebration. If you are a fan of Crete…

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

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    PORK GIOUVETSI

    Giouvetsi with Pork – A Greek Comfort Classic

    October 14, 2025
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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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