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  • Meal Type
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
    • Christmas
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    • Celebrations
    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
      • Travel Foodie
  • Dietary Needs
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  • Baked Tomato and Feta Farfalle with Basil (Φιογκάκι): A Greek Twist on Comfort Food

    Baked farfalle feta and tomato with basil leaves

    Pasta, but make it Greek. This dish brings together feta, sweet tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light, aromatic sauce that clings to every bow-tie…

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  • Crispy Ham, Feta and Basil Phyllo Pastries

    HAM AND FETA PHYLLO PASTRIES

    Love ham? Love cheese? But, most of all, love something tasty, simple, and quick to make? Then stay around and give these crispy ham and…

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  • Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Spanakopita Triangles

    SPANAKOPITA TRIANGLES

    Introduce a touch of Greek tradition to your Christmas feast with spanakopita triangles. These golden, flaky pastries, filled with spinach, feta, and aromatic herbs, are…

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  • Cretan Cheese-Stuffed Peppers (Piperies Yemistes me Tyri)

    Cretan cheese stuffed peppers

    This Cretan dish combines cheese, sweet roasted peppers, and a touch of smoked meat. These cheese-stuffed Florina peppers are easy to make, satisfying, and perfect…

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    CRETAN SWEETS

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    December 18, 2024
  • Delicious Beetroot Dip with Greek Yogurt, Walnuts & Feta Cheese (Egyptian Beet Dip)

    Beetroot dip

    This creamy, earthy, and tangy beet dip, topped with crunchy walnuts and crumbled feta, is a Middle Eastern classic turned modern party favorite. Serve it…

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    5 Refreshing Mediterranean Salads to Lighten Up After the Holiday Feasts (+ 1 Bonus Cretan Salad!)

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    greek pasta recipes

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  • Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip (Htipiti)

    htipiti roasted pepper dip

    Bring bold flavors to your Christmas table with Htipiti, a creamy roasted red pepper and feta dip. This tangy and smoky spread, infused with olive…

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  • Greek Bougiourdi Recipe: A Spicy, Cheesy Delight

    How to make greek bougiourdi

    If you’re looking for an easy, ridiculously delicious appetizer, Bougiourdi is calling your name! This spicy, cheesy baked feta dish from Greece is ready in…

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    January 27, 2025
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    MARINATED CHICKEN WITH GREEK YOGURT (2)

    Chicken with Greek Yogurt Marinade

    July 18, 2025
  • Midia Saganaki: Delicious Greek Saganaki Mussels Recipe!

    greek saganaki mussels

    A classic Greek seafood dish, Midia Saganaki brings the flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your table. This flavorful recipe combines tender mussels with a…

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  • 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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  • 7 Delicious Recipes Featuring Greek Feta Cheese (Beyond Salads)

    recipes featuring feta

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  • Greek-Style Christmas Stuffed Pork Loin with Feta and Spinach

    stuffed pork loin with feta and spinach

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

    greek salad

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

    avocado toast with feta

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

    spinach and feta frittata

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    greek feta salad recipes

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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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