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  • Meal Type
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    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
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    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
      • Travel Foodie
  • Dietary Needs
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    • Healthy Choices
  • 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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    pineapple and coconut cheesecake recipe

    Tropical Dream: Pineapple and Coconut Cheesecake

    September 9, 2025

    Refreshing Watermelon and Peach Sorbet

    July 10, 2025
    halloween muffins

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

    September 19, 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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    Mastering Greek Phyllo Pastry: A Step-by-Step Guide to Flaky Perfection

    December 28, 2024

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

    December 12, 2021
    Myzithra

    How to Replace Myzithra (When You Can’t Find It) and Still Keep That Cretan Soul

    August 7, 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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    Classic Soft Sugar Cookies That Are Perfect for Christmas!

    November 2, 2025
    christmas cookies

    Super Easy Christmas Cookies (A Family Favorite)

    December 21, 2025
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    How to Make Authentic Greek Pita Bread at Home

    March 14, 2025
  • Greek Kariokes – Irresistible Nut-Filled Chocolate Crescents

    Greek kariokes recipe

    Greek Kariokes (Cariocas) — those indulgent nut-filled chocolate crescents — hail from Xanthi, where they were first crafted around 1925. Originally a decadent treat, they’ve…

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    HOW TO MAKE MELOMAKARONA

    Melomakarona: Delicious Greek Christmas Cookies That You’ll Love!

    December 18, 2021

    Super Traditional Greek Baklava Recipe That You’ll Love!

    December 24, 2021

    How to Make Authentic Melitzanosalata: Greek Eggplant Dip Recipe

    May 5, 2025
  • Chocolate Baklava Rolls That Are So Easy to Make

    greek chocolate baklava rolls

    Here in Crete, baklava isn’t just a dessert—it’s a little piece of tradition wrapped in layers. I’ve always adored its crispy pastry and nutty heart,…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    skordalia recipe

    How to Make Authentic Greek Skordalia

    April 7, 2025
    greek yogurt parfait

    Greek Yogurt Parfait: A Healthy and Easy Treat!

    March 14, 2025
    greek salad

    Traditional Greek Salad Recipe (Horiatiki Salata) & Unique Creative Variations!

    January 25, 2025
  • Baklava Diamonds with Double Chocolate and Walnuts

    double chocolate baklava

    Baklava is a timeless dessert soaked in syrup. It’s luscious, crunchy, and often found in Greek cuisine. This version brings a chocolate twist, doubling down…

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    APPLE CAKE

    Greek Apple Cake Perfect for Winter

    October 14, 2025
    avocado toast with feta

    Authentic Greek Avocado Toast with Feta That’s So Easy to Make!

    January 25, 2025
    Greek Recipes with Octopus and Squid

    7 Classic Greek Recipes with Octopus and Squid

    October 24, 2025
  • The Viral 3-Ingredient Microwave Brownie You’ll Be Making Again and Again

    3 ingredient brownie

    There’s something magical about discovering a dessert so easy and so delicious that it immediately becomes part of your weekly rhythm. Enter the viral 3-ingredient…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    banana bread with greek yogurt

    Delicious Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt Recipe

    February 10, 2025
    SPINACH PIES

    How to Make Cretan Spinach and Cheese Pies: Kalitsounia

    May 16, 2025
    GREEK YOGURT BAGELS

    Super Easy New York Style (kind of) Bagels Made with Greek Yogurt

    August 10, 2025
  • Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt, Chocolate Chips and Walnuts Recipe

    banana bread with chocolate chips

    This sweet and wholesome treat balances indulgence and nutrition because of Greek yogurt proteins and the ripe bananas! This Greek yogurt banana bread with nuts…

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    APPLE CAKE

    Greek Apple Cake Perfect for Winter

    October 14, 2025
    how to make greek souvlaki

    Delicious Recipe for Homemade Greek Souvlaki You’ll Love!

    March 26, 2025
    low calorie greek recipes

    Low-Calorie Greek Food: Best Dishes to Try

    May 18, 2025
  • Homemade Dubai Chocolate with Kadaifi & Pistachios: A Luxurious Treat!

    dubai chocolate

    Dubai Chocolate is a rich, velvety, and luxurious chocolate treat that has taken social media by storm! Instead of spending a fortune on store-bought versions,…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    7 Recipes for Mediterranean Cupcakes That You Need to Try!

    February 19, 2025
    salads with halloumi cheese

    7 Salads with Halloumi Cheese You’ll Love!

    January 27, 2025
    back to school fajitas

    Greek-Inspired Fajitas: 7+7 Tortilla Wraps Your Kids Will Love!

    January 8, 2025
  • 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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    GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SALAD

    Healthy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

    July 16, 2025
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    7 Greek Spreads You’ll Love: Bold Flavors of the Mediterranean

    December 21, 2024
    falafel recipe

    How to Make Perfect Homemade Falafel

    April 1, 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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    Cakes for Thanksgiving and Fall (1)

    Cozy Cakes for Thanksgiving and Fall

    August 11, 2025

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

    December 24, 2021

    Super Traditional Greek Baklava Recipe That You’ll Love!

    December 24, 2021
  • Healthy and Decadent Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse Recipe

    CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH GREEK YOGURT

    A healthier twist on a classic dessert, this Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse is rich, creamy, and decadent. Combining the goodness of Greek yogurt with dark…

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    Greek Recipes with Octopus and Squid

    7 Classic Greek Recipes with Octopus and Squid

    October 24, 2025
    FOCACCIA SANDWICH SPINACH AND FETA

    14 Greek-Inspired Focaccia Sandwich Ideas That Are to Die For

    September 1, 2025
    greek winter soups

    10 Greek Winter Soups to Warm Up & Regain Your Ideal Shape After the Holidays!

    January 2, 2025
  • Irresistible Greek Chocolate Baklava: A Decadent Twist on a Classic Favorite

    chocolate baklava

    Baklava is a traditional dessert enjoyed across generations, combining delicate layers of phyllo, sweet syrup, and nuts. This recipe incorporates a touch of chocolate, bringing…

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    July 2, 2025

 

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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