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  • Meal Type
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Celebrations
    • 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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    7 Greek-Inspired Recipes with Chickpeas (That Are Not Salads)

    January 14, 2026
    lent recipes

    7 Greek Lent Recipes You Need to Try This Year!

    February 19, 2025
    recipes with figs

    7 Irresistible Greek Recipes with Figs That Capture the Essence of the Mediterranean

    February 16, 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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    Savory Ham and Cheese Rolls – Pinwheel Style

    August 20, 2025
    greek bread types

    Everything You Want to Know About Greek Bread Types!

    December 25, 2024
    Cakes for Thanksgiving and Fall (1)

    Cozy Cakes for Thanksgiving and Fall

    August 11, 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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    ITALIAN TIRAMISU RECIPE

    Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe (Make it the Real Way!)

    June 2, 2025
    Galaktoboureko without semolina

    Galaktoboureko Without Semolina (Greek Custard Pie)

    July 1, 2025

    7 Recipes for Mediterranean Cupcakes That You Need to Try!

    February 19, 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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    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
  • 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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    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
    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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    5 Cretan Meze Recipes for Your Christmas Celebration!

    November 21, 2024

    Fall Pumpkin Hummus – Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving

    September 26, 2025
    Harissa Sauce

    How to Make Spicy Harissa Sauce

    September 10, 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 Vasilopita: Greek New Year’s Cake!

    December 30, 2021
    Greek pumpkin pie

    Greek Savory Pumpkin Pie

    October 8, 2025
    baked beans gigantes plaki

    How to Make Greek Gigantes: Baked Giant Beans in Tomato Sauce

    March 26, 2025
  • 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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    SPANAKOPITA TRIANGLES

    Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Spanakopita Triangles

    August 1, 2025

    Creamy Greek-Style Mango Ice Cream Recipe

    March 14, 2025
    saganaki cheese recipe

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

    February 16, 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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    spinach and feta frittata

    Feta and Spinach Frittata Recipe: A Healthy Bite That’s Super Easy to Make!

    January 24, 2025

    7 Recipes for Mediterranean Cupcakes That You Need to Try!

    February 19, 2025
    SPINACH PIES

    How to Make Cretan Spinach and Cheese Pies: Kalitsounia

    May 16, 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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    skordalia recipe

    How to Make Authentic Greek Skordalia

    April 7, 2025
    GREEK YOGURT PITA BREAD

    Easy Greek Yogurt Pita Bread To Make in Under 5 Minutes

    September 26, 2025
    bechamel with olive oil

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

    June 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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