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  • Meal Type
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    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
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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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    christmas cookies

    Super Easy Christmas Cookies (A Family Favorite)

    December 21, 2025
    CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE (1)

    Decadent Peanut Butter Oreo Biscuit Cheesecake

    September 21, 2025

    Soft and Chewy American Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy Recipe

    September 24, 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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    Greek-Style Thanksgiving Dishes: Bring a Mediterranean Island Touch to Your Holiday Table

    August 11, 2025
    valentine's day sweets

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

    January 8, 2025
    zelnik

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

    January 31, 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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    cretan cheese pies

    How to Make Cretan Cheese Pies: Kalitsounia

    May 16, 2025
    Cakes for Thanksgiving and Fall (1)

    Cozy Cakes for Thanksgiving and Fall

    August 11, 2025
    lemon and yogurt cake

    Greek Yogurt and Lemon Cake: A Zesty, Moist Delight

    February 5, 2025
  • 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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    Soft and Chewy American Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy Recipe

    September 24, 2025
    christmas cookies

    Super Easy Christmas Cookies (A Family Favorite)

    December 21, 2025

    Fall Pumpkin Hummus – Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving

    September 26, 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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    TZATZIKI

    Classic Greek Tzatziki: A Simple & Delicious Recipe!

    November 27, 2021
    Greek pumpkin pie

    Greek Savory Pumpkin Pie

    October 8, 2025
    double chocolate baklava

    Baklava Diamonds with Double Chocolate and Walnuts

    August 9, 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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    Greek kariokes recipe

    Greek Kariokes – Irresistible Nut-Filled Chocolate Crescents

    August 18, 2025
    stuffed pork loin with feta and spinach

    Greek-Style Christmas Stuffed Pork Loin with Feta and Spinach

    January 27, 2025
    greek feta salad recipes

    7 Delicious Greek Feta Cheese Salads You’ll Love!

    December 19, 2024
  • 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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    HOW TO MAKE EMPANADAS

    From Buenos Aires with Love: Classic Argentine Empanadas Made Anywhere

    September 7, 2025
    chocotorta with greek yogurt

    From Buenos Aires to Athens: The Greek Yogurt Chocotorta Remix

    July 3, 2025
    chimichurri

    Authentic Argentine Chimichurri Sauce – The Classic Steak Condiment from Argentina

    August 29, 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 SWEETS

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

    November 27, 2024
    5 GREEK COCKTAILS

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

    November 21, 2024

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

    December 12, 2021
  • 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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    ITALIAN PESTO

    Authentic Italian Pesto: A Trusted Family Recipe

    July 1, 2025

    Pumpkin Purée Recipe: Great For All Your Fall Dishes!

    October 8, 2025

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

    January 14, 2026
  • 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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    CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE (1)

    Decadent Peanut Butter Oreo Biscuit Cheesecake

    September 21, 2025

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

    January 10, 2026

    Christopsomo: Greek Christmas Bread (Ingredients & Easy Recipe)

    December 18, 2024
  • 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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    sfakianes pites from crete

    How to Make Sfakianes Pites from Crete

    July 9, 2025

    How to Make Crete’s Favorite Ekmek Kataifi (Greek-Style with Custard and Whipped Cream)

    January 9, 2026
    double chocolate baklava

    Baklava Diamonds with Double Chocolate and Walnuts

    August 9, 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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    greek yogurt cheesecake

    Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Recipe You’ll Love!

    January 11, 2025
    greek koulourakia

    Traditional Easter Cookies: Easy & Tasty Greek Koulourakia Recipe

    February 21, 2025
    greek chocolate baklava rolls

    Chocolate Baklava Rolls That Are So Easy to Make

    August 12, 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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    meatballs chicken and zucchini (3)

    Cretan-style Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs

    July 21, 2025

    Cheers to Greece: 7 Delicious Rakomelo Cocktails You’ll Love to Try!

    December 21, 2024

    5 Cretan Meze Recipes for Your Christmas Celebration!

    November 21, 2024
  • 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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    COCOA CAKE

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

    September 10, 2025
    APPLE CAKE

    Greek Apple Cake Perfect for Winter

    October 14, 2025
    homemade anebata crete - kalitsounia

    How to Make Cretan Anebata (Kalitsounia from Heraklion)

    August 14, 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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    How to Make Village-Style Phyllo Dough for Cretan Pies

    May 16, 2025
    PORK GIOUVETSI

    Giouvetsi with Pork – A Greek Comfort Classic

    October 14, 2025
    COOKING IN CRETE

    Traveler’s Guide to Cooking in Greece: Stocking Your Airbnb Kitchen In Crete & Other Islands

    September 21, 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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    JUICES AND SMOOTHIES

    Refreshing Greek Juices and Smoothies: Taste the Mediterranean in Every Sip!

    February 8, 2025
    saganaki cheese recipe

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

    February 16, 2025

    How to Make Crete’s Favorite Ekmek Kataifi (Greek-Style with Custard and Whipped Cream)

    January 9, 2026
  • 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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    halloween muffins

    Spooky Halloween Monster Muffins (Made with the Easiest Chocolate Cake Base!)

    September 19, 2025
    Thanksgiving Sweets

    Irresistible Sweets for Thanksgiving: 10 Festive Treats Everyone Will Love

    August 9, 2025
    thanksgiving recipe hub

    Ultimate Thanksgiving Recipe Hub

    August 12, 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    TZATZIKI

    Classic Greek Tzatziki: A Simple & Delicious Recipe!

    November 27, 2021
    MARINATED CHICKEN WITH GREEK YOGURT (2)

    Chicken with Greek Yogurt Marinade

    July 18, 2025
    VALENTINE's DAY COCKTAILS FROM GREECE

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

    January 20, 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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    7 Greek-Inspired Recipes with Spinach (That Are Not Spanakopita)

    February 2, 2025
    6 WINTER GREEK RECIPES

    6 Delicious Greek Winter Recipes That You Will Love to Cook!

    November 26, 2024
    feta cheese recipes

    Feta Cheese Recipes: Irresistible Dishes That Celebrate the Magic of Feta Cheese

    January 19, 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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    JUICES AND SMOOTHIES

    Refreshing Greek Juices and Smoothies: Taste the Mediterranean in Every Sip!

    February 8, 2025

    7 Greek-Inspired Recipes with Spinach (That Are Not Spanakopita)

    February 2, 2025
    lemon and almond cake

    Mediterranean Lemon and Almond Cake: The Perfect Sunday Treat!

    February 2, 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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(That’s bon appétit in Greek!)

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