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  • Meal Type
    • Breakfast
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    • 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
    • Low Cal
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    • Healthy Choices
  • 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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    February 4, 2025
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    Baklava Diamonds with Double Chocolate and Walnuts

    August 9, 2025
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    Greek Yogurt Parfait: A Healthy and Easy Treat!

    March 14, 2025
  • 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 Christmas Chocolate & Almond Cookies

    December 21, 2025
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    January 4, 2026
  • 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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    January 27, 2025
    SPICES

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    September 8, 2025
  • 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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    September 21, 2025
  • 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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    February 15, 2025
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    February 16, 2025
    greek yogurt marinade and spices

    Greek Yogurt Marinade for Perfectly Grilled Meats!

    January 22, 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)

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

    stuffed pork loin with feta and spinach

    This Christmas stuffed pork loin with feta and spinach is a festive dish. The combination of pork, feta, and spinach makes it a standout recipe…

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    how to make greek souvlaki

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

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

    avocado toast with feta

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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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