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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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  • 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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    MASCARPONE CHEESE CREAM

    Mascarpone Cheese Cream: Perfect for Cakes or a Simple Dessert

    September 10, 2025
    bechamel with olive oil

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

    June 24, 2025
    christmas cookies

    Super Easy Christmas Cookies (A Family Favorite)

    December 21, 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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    Zucchini Pie

    Cretan-Style Kolokythopita (Zucchini Pie with Phyllo Dough, Herbs, and Feta)

    June 30, 2025

    5 Cretan Meze Recipes for Your Christmas Celebration!

    November 21, 2024

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

    December 28, 2024
  • 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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    Cretan Christmas Chocolate & Almond Cookies

    December 21, 2025

    Orange and Chocolate Greek Yogurt Cake – Moist, Tangy & Naturally Sweet

    July 30, 2025
    upside down apple cake

    Fall Upside Down Apple Cake Recipe

    August 15, 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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    Mastering Greek Phyllo Pastry: A Step-by-Step Guide to Flaky Perfection

    December 28, 2024
    greek cabbage rolls

    How to Make Lahanodolmades: Greek Cabbage Rolls

    January 4, 2026
    how to make easter tsoureki bread

    Easter Tsoureki: How to Make the Perfect Greek Sweet Bread

    February 19, 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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    greek yogurt dip

    Super Easy Greek Yogurt Dip for Veggies

    March 14, 2025
    greek yogurt popsicles

    Greek Yogurt Popsicles: A Refreshing, Healthy Treat

    January 8, 2025
    greek pasta recipes

    7 Greek Pasta Recipes That Are So Easy to Make!

    October 14, 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    spanakopita recipe

    Spanakopita Recipe: How to Make a Traditional Greek Spinach Pie!

    February 5, 2025
    recipes with eggplants

    7 Greek Recipes with Eggplant That Are Not Moussaka

    January 29, 2025
    GREEK ISLANDS FOOD

    The Most Famous Recipes from the Greek Islands… and Everything You Must Try When You Visit!

    December 19, 2021
  • 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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    SPINACH PIES

    How to Make Cretan Spinach and Cheese Pies: Kalitsounia

    May 16, 2025
    gluten free cake

    7 Irresistible Gluten-Free Cakes You Will Love!

    February 7, 2025
    spanakopita recipe

    Spanakopita Recipe: How to Make a Traditional Greek Spinach Pie!

    February 5, 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    greek bread types

    Everything You Want to Know About Greek Bread Types!

    December 25, 2024
    lent recipes

    7 Greek Lent Recipes You Need to Try This Year!

    February 19, 2025
    greek fava dip

    Greek Fava Dip: A Taste of Santorini in Every Bite!

    March 7, 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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    salads with halloumi cheese

    7 Salads with Halloumi Cheese You’ll Love!

    January 27, 2025
    nicoise salad

    Niçoise Salad: A Mediterranean Classic You Can Make at Home

    February 9, 2025
    barley recipes

    7 Delicious Mediterranean Barley Recipes You Should Try!

    February 21, 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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    cretan rustic bread with grated tomato

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

    June 1, 2025

    The Only Tomato Sauce You Need (Especially When the Fridge Is Empty)

    August 3, 2025
    back to school fajitas

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

    January 8, 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    halloween muffins

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

    September 19, 2025
    greek yogurt muffins

    Greek Yogurt Muffins: A Light and Delicious Breakfast Treat

    January 15, 2025
    lemon and yogurt cake

    Greek Yogurt and Lemon Cake: A Zesty, Moist Delight

    February 5, 2025
  • 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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    recipes with chicken

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

    September 22, 2025
    greek yogurt muffins

    Greek Yogurt Muffins: A Light and Delicious Breakfast Treat

    January 15, 2025

    Quick Greek Lemon Pulp Cake (Using Leftover Lemon Pulp)

    July 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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    VALENTINE's DAY COCKTAILS FROM GREECE

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

    January 20, 2025

    Kourabiedes: The Perfect Greek Christmas Cookies!

    December 19, 2021
    greek fasolada

    How to Make Authentic Greek Fasolada: A Timeless White Bean Soup

    August 26, 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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