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  • Meal Type
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
    • Christmas
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    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
      • Travel Foodie
  • Dietary Needs
    • Low Cal
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  • 7 Classic Greek Recipes with Octopus and Squid

    Greek Recipes with Octopus and Squid

    Octopus and squid are iconic ingredients in Greek seafood cuisine. They are commonly found in salads, stews, grilled dishes, and…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Greek Chicken Pita with Peppers & Zucchini

    A quick and colorful meal that brings the taste of Greek street food home — chicken, caramelized vegetables, and your…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Chimichurri Chicken Casserole

    chimichurri chicken casserole

    A bright twist on classic chicken casserole — this one gets its punch from Argentine chimichurri, a hit of lime,…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Fresh & Nourishing Greek Yogurt Smoothie

    greek yogurt smoothie

    A Greek Yogurt Smoothie is a delicious and healthy drink that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack after the gym.…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 7 Greek Pasta Recipes That Are So Easy to Make!

    greek pasta recipes

    Pasta is a comfort food beloved around the world, and Greece has its own unique way of making it. By…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Greek Apple Cake Perfect for Winter

    APPLE CAKE

    As the weather cools, I enjoy warm, spiced desserts, and this Greek apple cake has quickly become a favorite. Layers…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Pumpkin Bread with Olive Oil, Honey, & Fresh Ginger

    PUMPKIN BREAD

    This pumpkin bread one isn’t your typical sugary loaf — it’s soft, lightly spiced, and has a little Greek twist…

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

    PUMPKIN MUFFINS

    Pumpkin season makes baking feel extra cozy. When the weather starts to cool down, these pumpkin muffins are one of…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Giouvetsi with Pork – A Greek Comfort Classic

    PORK GIOUVETSI

    Giouvetsi is a true Sunday dish — simple, slow-cooked, and worth every minute. While many make it with beef or…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Mediterranean Meal Prep Ideas (+ Downloadable Shopping List and More)

    mediterranean meal prep

    If you think meal prep sounds like a chore, let’s fix that right now. Mediterranean meal prep is not about…

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

    Pumpkin is a versatile and seasonal ingredient that shines in Greek cuisine. It can complement a tray of roasted vegetables,…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Greek Savory Pumpkin Pie

    Greek pumpkin pie

    Pumpkin is a star ingredient in Greek and Thanksgiving kitchens. With its natural sweetness, texture, and color, it lends itself…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Pumpkin Purée Recipe: Great For All Your Fall Dishes!

    This pumpkin purée is quick, smooth, and full of natural flavor — perfect as a side for roasted dishes, or…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Dulce de Leche Cheesecake: Incredibly Easy to Make!

    dulce de leche cheesecake

    This Dulce de Leche Cheesecake is smooth, sweet, and easy to put together. With a simple biscuit base and that…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Cretan Bougatsa with Myzithra Cheese

    how to make bougatsa

    Cretan bougatsa is a flaky pastry filled with myzithra cheese and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. A favorite breakfast in…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • How to Make Kounoupidokeftedes: Greek Cauliflower Fritters

    cauliflower fritters

    Kounoupidokeftedes, or Greek cauliflower fritters, are a beloved dish across Greece, or maybe just at home… but that’s enough to…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Cretan Olive Oil Chocolate Cake: Tasty & Simple!

    Cretan Olive Oil Chocolate Cake: This rich, moist chocolate cake is full of flavor and crafted with Cretan olive oil…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 7 Fantastic Greek-Inspired Recipes with Potatoes

    recipes with potatoes

    Potatoes are beloved in Greek and Cretan cuisine—humble, versatile, and comforting. They can shape main dishes as well as sides……

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Simple Spaghetti with Onions, Red Pepper & Zucchini – Quick and Delicious

    pasta onion zucchini and peppers (1)

    A light, flavorful pasta dish that comes together in minutes, with fresh vegetables and a hint of spice. Perfect for…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Fall Pumpkin Hummus – Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving

    This super easy pumpkin hummus spread is a smooth, seasonal twist on classic hummus, made with roasted pumpkin and pecan…

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    Gabi Ancarola
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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.

Καλή όρεξη!
(That’s bon appétit in Greek!)

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