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    • Salads
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    • Drinks & Beverages
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    Chickpeas are a versatile staple of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. They’re perfect for creating dishes that go far beyond the usual chickpea salads. From dips…

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    Nothing like a warm bowl of pumpkin velouté to make winter feel cozy!Smooth, slightly sweet, and utterly comforting, this soup comes together faster than you…

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    Super Easy No-Egg Tiramisu: The Creamy Classic Made Simple

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    Refreshing Watermelon and Peach Sorbet

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  • Homemade Tagliatelle: How I Learned to Make Them in Italy

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    Fresh tagliatelle takes pasta night to the next level. Thin ribbons that cook in minutes and hold sauce perfectly — from a quick garlic-butter drizzle…

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    MARINATED CHICKEN WITH GREEK YOGURT (2)

    Chicken with Greek Yogurt Marinade

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  • Quick Cranberry Muffins From the Pantry (Plus a Chocolate Version for Kids)

    Waking up with a craving you can actually satisfy without leaving the house… especially when coffee is involved? This recipe is for you!Cranberry muffins are…

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    My Go-To Summer Pasta Salad: A Hearty Caprese-Inspired Classic

    July 31, 2025

    Super Easy No-Egg Tiramisu: The Creamy Classic Made Simple

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    Savory Ham and Cheese Rolls – Pinwheel Style

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  • How to Make a Traditional Greek Moussaka That You Will Love!

    greek moussaka

    I want to share the version of moussaka I first learned when I moved to Crete over ten years ago. It’s the dish that helped…

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    salad dressing for greek salad

    Delicious Greek Salad Dressing That You Must Have in Your Fridge (+ 7 Tasty Variations)

    December 12, 2021

    Christopsomo: Greek Christmas Bread (Ingredients & Easy Recipe)

    December 18, 2024

    Kourabiedes: The Perfect Greek Christmas Cookies!

    December 19, 2021
  • Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread (or Anytime Pull-Apart Delight!)

    Soft and packed with melted cheese, this pull-apart bread is a showstopper for the holidays—but you can shape it any way you like and enjoy…

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    FANOUROPITA

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    August 26, 2025
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    December 25, 2024

    Easy Chocolate Biscuits for Halloween (and Every Occasion!)

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  • Oven-Baked Flank Steak with Chimichurri and Roasted Vegetables

    FLANK STEAK

    A tender, flavorful pork flank steak baked in the oven with homemade chimichurri, served alongside roasted potatoes and eggplant wedges. Easy meal, quick meal, super…

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    Fatay

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    September 8, 2025
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    Dulce de Leche Cheesecake: Incredibly Easy to Make!

    October 8, 2025
  • How to Make Authentic Greek Fasolada: A Timeless White Bean Soup

    greek fasolada

    Fasolada is Greece’s beloved white bean soup. A national dish made with simple pantry staples—white beans, aromatic vegetables, olive oil, and fresh herbs—it offers nourishment…

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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
    bechamel with olive oil

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

    June 24, 2025
    greek koulourakia

    Traditional Easter Cookies: Easy & Tasty Greek Koulourakia Recipe

    February 21, 2025
  • Chicken with Greek Yogurt Marinade

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    This Greek Yogurt Marinade is the perfect way to add flavor and tenderness to your chicken! The yogurt, combined with garlic, lime, and spices, helps…

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    SOFRITO FROM CORFU - photo 2 header

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    April 27, 2025
  • Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

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    This Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is a healthier twist on the classic chicken salad! Made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo, it’s perfect for a…

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    7 Days of Mediterranean-Inspired Breakfasts: Kickstart Your Day the Right Way!

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  • Papoutsakia: Greek Stuffed Eggplants with Meat & Béchamel

    greek stuffed eggplants - papoutsakia

    In the heart of Greek cuisine lies a dish that embodies comfort and tradition: Papoutsakia, which translates to “little shoes” due to the shape of…

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  • Village-Style Cretan Dolmadakia Recipe: Stuffed Wine Leaves

    how to make dolmadakia

    Small and delicately wrapped, dolmadakia—also known as dolmades—are a favorite dish in Crete. These stuffed vine leaves can be served as a first course, a…

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    How to Make Authentic Melitzanosalata: Greek Eggplant Dip Recipe

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    Savory Ham and Cheese Rolls – Pinwheel Style

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  • How to Make Authentic Greek Pita Bread at Home

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    Soft, fluffy, and slightly chewy, Greek pita bread goes well with tzatziki and wrapped around gyros, it’s also good for scooping up hummus and dips.…

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  • Refreshing Watermelon Ice Cream: A Sweet and Healthy Summer Treat!

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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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