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  • Meal Type
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
    • Christmas
    • Easter
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    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
      • Travel Foodie
  • Dietary Needs
    • Low Cal
    • Vegan – Vegetarian
    • Healthy Choices
  • 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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    zucchini recipes

    7 + 1 Greek-Inspired Zucchini Recipes That You’ll Love!

    February 4, 2025
    salad dressing for greek salad

    Delicious Greek Salad Dressing That You Must Have in Your Fridge (+ 7 Tasty Variations)

    December 12, 2021
    greek salad

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

    January 25, 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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    Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread (or Anytime Pull-Apart Delight!)

    December 14, 2025
    cretan rustic bread with grated tomato

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

    June 1, 2025

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

    July 30, 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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    Creamy Greek-Style Mango Ice Cream Recipe

    March 14, 2025
    greek yogurt popsicles

    Greek Yogurt Popsicles: A Refreshing, Healthy Treat

    January 8, 2025
    MEDITERRANEAN CHRISTMAS SWEETS

    26 Delicious Mediterranean Christmas Sweets to Add to Your Holiday Table!

    June 28, 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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    chocotorta with greek yogurt

    From Buenos Aires to Athens: The Greek Yogurt Chocotorta Remix

    July 3, 2025
    Fatay

    Fatay: Argentina’s Arab Empanadas

    September 5, 2025
    chimichurri chicken casserole

    Chimichurri Chicken Casserole

    October 18, 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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    Golden Fried Mini Empanadas: A Festive Argentine Appetizer

    September 8, 2025
    SALSA CRIOLLA

    Authentic Argentinian Salsa Criolla Recipe

    August 4, 2025
    HOW TO MAKE EMPANADAS

    From Buenos Aires with Love: Classic Argentine Empanadas Made Anywhere

    September 7, 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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    7 greek spreads to prepare at home

    7 Greek Spreads You’ll Love: Bold Flavors of the Mediterranean

    December 21, 2024

    How to Make Authentic Melitzanosalata: Greek Eggplant Dip Recipe

    May 5, 2025
    how to make dolmadakia

    Village-Style Cretan Dolmadakia Recipe: Stuffed Wine Leaves

    May 16, 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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    CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH GREEK YOGURT

    Healthy and Decadent Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse Recipe

    January 22, 2025
    greek yogurt marinade and spices

    Greek Yogurt Marinade for Perfectly Grilled Meats!

    January 22, 2025
    7 greek spreads to prepare at home

    7 Greek Spreads You’ll Love: Bold Flavors of the Mediterranean

    December 21, 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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    Authentic Homemade Greek Lemonade (Spitiki Lemonada)

    July 2, 2025
    SOFRITO FROM CORFU - photo 2 header

    Corfiot Sofrito Recipe: A Classic Dish from the Island of Corfu

    July 8, 2025
    greek yogurt dip

    Super Easy Greek Yogurt Dip for Veggies

    March 14, 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 oatmeal

    Greek Yogurt Oatmeal That’s Easy & Nutritious

    March 14, 2025
    6 WINTER GREEK RECIPES

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

    November 26, 2024
    mediterranean juices

    14 Delicious Mediterranean Juices and Smoothies You’ll Love!

    February 15, 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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    FANOUROPITA

    How to Make Fanouropita: Greek Saint Fanourios Cake

    August 26, 2025
    GREEK PIE FILLING

    Irresistible Greek Pie Fillings: Traditional Recipes for Every Taste

    December 30, 2024
    Greek Recipes with Octopus and Squid

    7 Classic Greek Recipes with Octopus and Squid

    October 24, 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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