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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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    Versatile Fig and Tomato Chutney with Thyme & Habanero Chili

    August 17, 2025
    COCOA CAKE

    5-Minute Cocoa Cake: Fluffy, Quick, and Butter-Free

    September 10, 2025

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

    September 6, 2025
  • How to Decorate the “Happee Birthdae Harry” Cake (Hagrid Style)

    A little crooked, generously messy, and filled with love — this is how I decorate the iconic “Happee Birthdae Harry” cake, inspired by Hagrid, Harry…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Thanksgiving side dishes

    Delicious Thanksgiving Side Dishes That Outshine the Turkey

    August 11, 2025
    5 GREEK COCKTAILS

    5 Cocktails with Raki from Crete to Celebrate New Year’s Eve!

    November 21, 2024
    4TH JULY MENU

    Greek-Inspired 4th of July Food Ideas to Pair with Your Barbecue (Plus a Sweet Bonus Treat!)

    July 3, 2025
  • How to Make Crete’s Favorite Ekmek Kataifi (Greek-Style with Custard and Whipped Cream)

    Crispy kataifi, a good custard, and whipped cream with syrup — ekmek kataifi is one of those sweets that’s gone before you know it. Ekmek…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Light & Luscious: Greek Yogurt Tiramisu (A Guilt-Free Twist on the Classic)

    June 24, 2025
    rizogalo

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

    January 31, 2025
    CRETAN SWEETS

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

    November 27, 2024
  • Scary Monster Halloween Chocolate Cheesecake

    If you’re looking for a spooky and irresistible Halloween dessert, this Scary Monster Halloween Chocolate Cheesecake hits the sweet spot. It’s a creamy, chocolate-twisted cheesecake…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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

    January 10, 2026

    Refreshing Watermelon and Peach Sorbet

    July 10, 2025
    MASCARPONE CHEESE CREAM

    Mascarpone Cheese Cream: Perfect for Cakes or a Simple Dessert

    September 10, 2025
  • 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 of cake alternate with cinnamon-spiced…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    7 Authentic Greek Christmas Main Dishes to Elevate Your Holiday Table

    December 21, 2024
    skordalia recipe

    How to Make Authentic Greek Skordalia

    April 7, 2025

    How to Make Authentic Melitzanosalata: Greek Eggplant Dip Recipe

    May 5, 2025
  • 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 with orange juice, olive oil,…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    TZATZIKI

    Classic Greek Tzatziki: A Simple & Delicious Recipe!

    November 27, 2021
    Low calorie greek recipes

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

    December 27, 2024
    recipes with figs

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

    February 16, 2025
  • 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 deep caramel flavor, it’s the…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Golden Fried Mini Empanadas: A Festive Argentine Appetizer

    September 8, 2025
    FLANK STEAK

    Oven-Baked Flank Steak with Chimichurri and Roasted Vegetables

    September 9, 2025
    HOW TO MAKE EMPANADAS

    From Buenos Aires with Love: Classic Argentine Empanadas Made Anywhere

    September 7, 2025
  • 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 instead of butter. It’s quick…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    cretan rustic bread with grated tomato

    Rustic Cretan Bread with Grated Tomato, Olive Oil, Garlic, and Oregano

    June 1, 2025
    upside down apple cake

    Fall Upside Down Apple Cake Recipe

    August 15, 2025
    Cretan cheese stuffed peppers

    Cretan Cheese-Stuffed Peppers (Piperies Yemistes me Tyri)

    May 19, 2025
  • Decadent Peanut Butter Oreo Biscuit Cheesecake

    CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE (1)

    Rich, creamy, and unapologetically indulgent—this Peanut Butter Oreo Biscuit Cheesecake is the dessert that brings together two guilty pleasures in one glorious slice. Let’s bake…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    MASCARPONE CHEESE CREAM

    Mascarpone Cheese Cream: Perfect for Cakes or a Simple Dessert

    September 10, 2025

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

    January 14, 2026

    Savory Ham and Cheese Rolls – Pinwheel Style

    August 20, 2025
  • 5-Minute Cocoa Cake: Fluffy, Quick, and Butter-Free

    COCOA CAKE

    A super soft, easy cocoa cake that comes together in just a few minutes—perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as a base for your…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Cakes for Thanksgiving and Fall (1)

    Cozy Cakes for Thanksgiving and Fall

    August 11, 2025
    GREEK YOGURT PITA BREAD

    Easy Greek Yogurt Pita Bread To Make in Under 5 Minutes

    September 26, 2025
    christmas cookies

    Super Easy Christmas Cookies (A Family Favorite)

    December 21, 2025
  • Tropical Dream: Pineapple and Coconut Cheesecake

    pineapple and coconut cheesecake recipe

    A sunny, tropical-inspired dessert that brings the natural harmony of pineapple and coconut tastes to a creamy cheesecake—pure paradise on a plate! As you know,…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    zelnik

    Flaky Balkan Zelnik: The Ultimate Apple-Filled (or Pumpkin-Filled) Winter Pastry!

    January 31, 2025
    recipes with figs

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

    February 16, 2025
    dulce de leche cheesecake

    Dulce de Leche Cheesecake: Incredibly Easy to Make!

    October 8, 2025
  • Super Easy No-Egg Tiramisu: The Creamy Classic Made Simple

    A creamy tiramisu without the fuss! This no-egg tiramisu is the perfect dessert when you crave something sweet and elegant but don’t feel like separating…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    lemon and yogurt cake

    Greek Yogurt and Lemon Cake: A Zesty, Moist Delight

    February 5, 2025

    7 Recipes for Mediterranean Cupcakes That You Need to Try!

    February 19, 2025
    sfakianes pites from crete

    How to Make Sfakianes Pites from Crete

    July 9, 2025
  • Fall Upside Down Apple Cake Recipe

    upside down apple cake

    Fall is here, and nothing says cozy like a warm slice of apple cake. This upside-down apple cake is easy to make, comforting, and perfect…

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    Kreatosoupa, greek meat soup with orzo pasta

    Authentic Kreatosoupa with Kritharaki – Greek Meat Soup with Orzo Pasta

    March 7, 2025
    PORK GIOUVETSI

    Giouvetsi with Pork – A Greek Comfort Classic

    October 14, 2025
    cretan cheese pies

    How to Make Cretan Cheese Pies: Kalitsounia

    May 16, 2025
  • 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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    Soft and Chewy American Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy Recipe

    September 24, 2025
    FANOUROPITA

    How to Make Fanouropita: Greek Saint Fanourios Cake

    August 26, 2025
    how to make easter tsoureki bread

    Easter Tsoureki: How to Make the Perfect Greek Sweet Bread

    February 19, 2025
  • Orange and Chocolate Greek Yogurt Cake – Moist, Tangy & Naturally Sweet

    Cakes made with Greek yogurt have a special kind of magic: they’re moist, lightly tangy, and beautifully rich without being too heavy. This Orange and…

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    Cretan Salad with Dakos: A Taste & Different Version of Dakos You Will Love!

    December 12, 2021

    How to Make Cretan Zucchini Fritters (Plus Gluten-Free Version)

    May 1, 2025
    cretan cheese pies

    How to Make Cretan Cheese Pies: Kalitsounia

    May 16, 2025
  • Quick Greek Lemon Pulp Cake (Using Leftover Lemon Pulp)

    Want to make a quick, tasty sweet to enjoy with friends? This cake comes to the rescue! Check out this simple, moist lemon cake made…

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    Galaktoboureko without semolina

    Galaktoboureko Without Semolina (Greek Custard Pie)

    July 1, 2025
    VALENTINE's DAY COCKTAILS FROM GREECE

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

    January 20, 2025
    recipes with chicken

    10 Delicious (& Quick) Greek Chicken Recipes You Will Actually Make

    September 22, 2025
  • 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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    Cheers to Greece: 7 Delicious Rakomelo Cocktails You’ll Love to Try!

    December 21, 2024
    CHOCOLATE CAKES

    7 Irresistible Mediterranean Chocolate Cakes You Need to Try!

    February 4, 2025
    thankgiving appetizers

    Best Thanksgiving Appetizers to Impress Your Guests from the First Bite

    August 9, 2025
  • Gluten-Free Cake with Greek Yogurt and Almonds That You’ll Love!

    gluten free cake - greek yogurt and almond cake

    If you’re looking for a moist, subtly sweet cake that is also gluten-free, this is the perfect choice. It’s easy to make and pairs well…

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    greek moussaka

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

    January 10, 2026
    greek chocolate baklava rolls

    Chocolate Baklava Rolls That Are So Easy to Make

    August 12, 2025
    saganaki cheese recipe

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

    February 16, 2025
  • Delicious Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt Recipe

    banana bread with greek yogurt

    If you’re looking for a healthier twist on a classic banana bread, this recipe with Greek yogurt will not disappoint! It’s moist, soft, and delicious.…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    3 ingredient brownie

    The Viral 3-Ingredient Microwave Brownie You’ll Be Making Again and Again

    May 29, 2025

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

    December 18, 2024
    greek yogurt muffins

    Greek Yogurt Muffins: A Light and Delicious Breakfast Treat

    January 15, 2025
  • 7 Irresistible Gluten-Free Cakes You Will Love!

    gluten free cake

    Who says you need gluten to enjoy a moist, fluffy cake? These seven gluten-free cakes prove that you can have your cake and eat it…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    barley recipes

    7 Delicious Mediterranean Barley Recipes You Should Try!

    February 21, 2025
    greek yogurt cheesecake

    Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Recipe You’ll Love!

    January 11, 2025
    7 mediterranean dishes

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

    December 18, 2024
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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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