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  • Meal Type
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
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    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
      • Travel Foodie
  • Dietary Needs
    • Low Cal
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  • 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 koulourakia

    Traditional Easter Cookies: Easy & Tasty Greek Koulourakia Recipe

    February 21, 2025
    APPLE CAKE

    Greek Apple Cake Perfect for Winter

    October 14, 2025
    MUSHROOMS recipes

    Delicious Greek Mushroom Recipes to Try!

    March 13, 2025
  • Easy Greek Yogurt Pita Bread To Make in Under 5 Minutes

    GREEK YOGURT PITA BREAD

    If you’ve ever wanted a warm, soft pita bread but thought it was too complicated to make, this recipe will change your mind. With just…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    lagana

    How to Make Lagana: Traditional Greek Flatbread Recipe

    February 21, 2025

    Savory Ham and Cheese Rolls – Pinwheel Style

    August 20, 2025
    banana bread with greek yogurt

    Delicious Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt Recipe

    February 10, 2025
  • Mascarpone Cheese Cream: Perfect for Cakes or a Simple Dessert

    MASCARPONE CHEESE CREAM

    Prepare with My Cretan Recipe this luscious, velvety mascarpone cream that’s quick to make and perfect for chocolate cakes or served on its own in…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    cretan cheese pies

    How to Make Cretan Cheese Pies: Kalitsounia

    May 16, 2025

    Refreshing Watermelon and Peach Sorbet

    July 10, 2025
    peanut butter and greek yogurt cheesecake

    Peanut Butter and Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

    July 7, 2025
  • 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

    Fatay: Argentina’s Arab Empanadas

    September 5, 2025

    Golden Fried Mini Empanadas: A Festive Argentine Appetizer

    September 8, 2025
    chocotorta with greek yogurt

    From Buenos Aires to Athens: The Greek Yogurt Chocotorta Remix

    July 3, 2025
  • Fatay: Argentina’s Arab Empanadas

    Fatay

    Fatay — also known as Turkish empanadas — feature a soft, slightly chewy dough filled with spiced minced beef, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and a generous…

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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
    chimichurri chicken casserole

    Chimichurri Chicken Casserole

    October 18, 2025
    SALSA CRIOLLA

    Authentic Argentinian Salsa Criolla Recipe

    August 4, 2025
  • 14 Greek-Inspired Focaccia Sandwich Ideas That Are to Die For

    FOCACCIA SANDWICH SPINACH AND FETA

    Focaccia, with its airy texture and crust, is the perfect foundation for a good sandwich. When combined with Greek flavors, it becomes an irresistible fusion…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    greek yogurt dip

    Super Easy Greek Yogurt Dip for Veggies

    March 14, 2025
    falafel recipe

    How to Make Perfect Homemade Falafel

    April 1, 2025
    meat filled finger rolls

    Cretan-Style Meat Appetizers (Kreatopitakia)

    June 1, 2025
  • How to Make Saganaki Cheese: A Show-Stopping Appetizer!

    saganaki cheese recipe

    Nothing says Greek cuisine like the flare of Saganaki – a sizzling cheese dish with a touch of showmanship. Served with a fiery touch and…

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    How to Make Avgolemono

    How to Make Avgolemono: The Essential Greek Egg-Lemon Sauce

    December 21, 2024
    recipes with sweet potatoes

    7 Delicious Greek-Inspired Recipes with Sweet Potatoes

    March 13, 2025
    Low calorie greek recipes

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

    December 27, 2024
  • 7 + 1 Greek-Inspired Zucchini Recipes That You’ll Love!

    zucchini recipes

    Zucchini is a staple in Greek cuisine, loved for its mild flavor, tender texture, and versatility. It can be baked, grilled, or fried for extra…

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    greek koulourakia

    Traditional Easter Cookies: Easy & Tasty Greek Koulourakia Recipe

    February 21, 2025
    GREEK YOGURT BAGELS

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

    August 10, 2025

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

    August 11, 2025
  • Mediterranean Lemon and Almond Cake: The Perfect Sunday Treat!

    lemon and almond cake

    Some cakes just feel like a Sunday tradition. This Mediterranean lemon and almond cake is one of them: simple and fragrant, it’s the kind of…

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    greek yogurt cheesecake

    Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Recipe You’ll Love!

    January 11, 2025
    feta cheese recipes

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

    January 19, 2025
    orange recipes

    Orange Recipes: Delicious Cretan-Inspired Dishes to Make with Oranges

    January 19, 2025
  • 7 Greek Recipes with Eggplant That Are Not Moussaka

    recipes with eggplants

    Eggplant is a beloved ingredient in Greek cuisine, but there’s more to it than just moussaka! This vegetable works wonders for grilled dishes and stews…

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    SALMON RECIPES - GREEK RECIPES WITH SALMON

    Three Greek-Inspired Recipes with Salmon You Will Love!

    February 16, 2025

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

    January 9, 2026
    tyrokafteri

    Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Tirokafteri (Spicy Whipped Feta Dip)

    March 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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