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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
  • 7 Delicious Greek-Inspired Recipes with Sweet Potatoes

    recipes with sweet potatoes

    Sweet potatoes aren’t traditionally associated with Greek cuisine, but their natural sweetness and creamy texture make them a perfect match for Mediterranean flavors. Let’s see…

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    avocado spread

    Greek Style Avocado Spread

    April 27, 2025
    greek stuffed eggplants - papoutsakia

    Papoutsakia: Greek Stuffed Eggplants with Meat & Béchamel

    June 24, 2025
    greek yogurt dip

    Super Easy Greek Yogurt Dip for Veggies

    March 14, 2025
  • Greek Yogurt Ice Cream: A Healthy Frozen Treat!

    greek yogurt ice cream

    This Greek Yogurt Ice Cream is a healthier alternative to traditional ice cream, offering a creamy texture and natural sweetness from fruit. It’s an easy…

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    stuffed pork loin with feta and spinach

    Greek-Style Christmas Stuffed Pork Loin with Feta and Spinach

    January 27, 2025

    7 Authentic Greek Christmas Main Dishes to Elevate Your Holiday Table

    December 21, 2024
    SOUTZOUKAKIA GREEK-TURKISH MEATBALLS

    How to Make Authentic Greek Soutzoukakia (Smoky Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

    August 6, 2025
  • Baklava Cupcakes with Honey and Chocolate Glaze

    chocolate baklava cupcakes

    Want a fun, bite-sized twist? These baklava-inspired cupcakes with a honey and chocolate glaze bring the nutty taste of baklava into a soft cupcake that…

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    The Only Tomato Sauce You Need (Especially When the Fridge Is Empty)

    August 3, 2025
    falafel recipe

    How to Make Perfect Homemade Falafel

    April 1, 2025
    nicoise salad

    Niçoise Salad: A Mediterranean Classic You Can Make at Home

    February 9, 2025
  • Traditional Easter Cookies: Easy & Tasty Greek Koulourakia Recipe

    greek koulourakia

    Greek Koulourakia are traditional Easter cookies known for their distinctive shapes and delightful orange zest flavor. They are a festive favorite during Greek Orthodox Easter…

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    MUSHROOMS recipes

    Delicious Greek Mushroom Recipes to Try!

    March 13, 2025

    Quick Greek Lemon Pulp Cake (Using Leftover Lemon Pulp)

    July 2, 2025
    greek salad

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

    January 25, 2025
  • 7 Recipes for Mediterranean Cupcakes That You Need to Try!

    Bring the Mediterranean to your dessert table with these unique cupcake recipes! From Greek yogurt-infused treats to citrus delights, each cupcake embodies the essence of…

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    Beetroot dip

    Delicious Beetroot Dip with Greek Yogurt, Walnuts & Feta Cheese (Egyptian Beet Dip)

    May 15, 2025
    WATERMELON ICE CREAM

    Refreshing Watermelon Ice Cream: A Sweet and Healthy Summer Treat!

    March 14, 2025

    Light & Luscious: Greek Yogurt Tiramisu (A Guilt-Free Twist on the Classic)

    June 24, 2025
  • The Most Delicious Greek Lemon Potatoes: Patates Lemonates

    patates lemonates

    Crispy, zesty, and irresistibly Greek, these lemon potatoes will shine on any table. Learn how to make this tasty side dish, which goes well with…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    watermelon recipes

    20 Irresistible Watermelon Recipes to Sweeten Your Summer

    January 8, 2025
    salad dressing for greek salad

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

    December 12, 2021
    GREEK ISLANDS FOOD

    The Most Famous Recipes from the Greek Islands… and Everything You Must Try When You Visit!

    December 19, 2021
  • 7 Irresistible Mediterranean Chocolate Cakes You Need to Try!

    CHOCOLATE CAKES

    These chocolate cakes take indulgence to the next level. They use olive oil, citrus, nuts, and spices, all ingredients that highlight the depth and complexity…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    greek koulourakia

    Traditional Easter Cookies: Easy & Tasty Greek Koulourakia Recipe

    February 21, 2025
    CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH GREEK YOGURT

    Healthy and Decadent Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse Recipe

    January 22, 2025
    dulce de leche cheesecake

    Dulce de Leche Cheesecake: Incredibly Easy to Make!

    October 8, 2025
  • Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes: A Delicious and Healthy Breakfast Treat

    greek yogurt pancakes

    Start your day right with these fluffy Greek yogurt pancakes! These pancakes are healthy but also irresistibly soft and flavorful. You can enjoy them plain…

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    greek koulourakia

    Traditional Easter Cookies: Easy & Tasty Greek Koulourakia Recipe

    February 21, 2025
    CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH GREEK YOGURT

    Healthy and Decadent Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse Recipe

    January 22, 2025
    spinach and feta frittata

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

    January 24, 2025
  • 7 Sweet and Savory Recipes with Apples You’ll Love To Try Now!

    recipes with apples

    Apples aren’t just for snacking! From desserts to side dishes, these recipes with apples prove that this fruit is a simple ingredient that makes wonders…

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    ITALIAN TIRAMISU RECIPE

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

    June 2, 2025
    CRETAN SWEETS

    Sweets from Crete, Traditional Cretan Sweets and Desserts You Will Love!

    November 27, 2024
    Galaktoboureko without semolina

    Galaktoboureko Without Semolina (Greek Custard Pie)

    July 1, 2025
  • Greek-Inspired Fajitas: 7+7 Tortilla Wraps Your Kids Will Love!

    back to school fajitas

    The Busy Parent’s Guide to Easy School Lunches: As the school year ramps up, preparing lunches that are healthy, tasty, and easy to make can…

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    chocolate baklava

    Irresistible Greek Chocolate Baklava: A Decadent Twist on a Classic Favorite

    January 3, 2025
    PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

    Oven-Baked Portobello Mushrooms with Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Spanish Chorizo

    July 22, 2025
    RECIPES WITH LEMONS

    7 Greek-Inspired Lemon Recipes Bursting with Mediterranean Flavor

    February 17, 2025
  • Greek Yogurt Popsicles: A Refreshing, Healthy Treat

    greek yogurt popsicles

    When the weather heats up, there’s nothing quite like a cool, refreshing treat to help you beat the heat. These Greek yogurt popsicles offer the…

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    recipes featuring feta

    7 Delicious Recipes Featuring Greek Feta Cheese (Beyond Salads)

    January 30, 2025
    greek koulourakia

    Traditional Easter Cookies: Easy & Tasty Greek Koulourakia Recipe

    February 21, 2025
    salad dressing for greek salad

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

    December 12, 2021
  • 20 Irresistible Watermelon Recipes to Sweeten Your Summer

    watermelon recipes

    Is anything more refreshing than biting into a slice of watermelon on a hot summer day? This iconic fruit, synonymous with sunny beaches and backyard…

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    MARINATED CHICKEN WITH GREEK YOGURT (2)

    Chicken with Greek Yogurt Marinade

    July 18, 2025
    greek leek pie prassopita

    Chicken Prassopita: Greek Leek Pie with Feta & Chicken

    September 21, 2025
    MUSHROOMS recipes

    Delicious Greek Mushroom Recipes to Try!

    March 13, 2025
  • Sweets from Crete, Traditional Cretan Sweets and Desserts You Will Love!

    CRETAN SWEETS

    On Crete, you can find a variety of sweets that are not only delicious but also hold special meanings in celebrations and everyday life. Desserts…

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    boureki

    Authentic Chaniotiko Boureki: Cretan Summer Pie

    May 7, 2025
    Greek pumpkin pie

    Greek Savory Pumpkin Pie

    October 8, 2025

    5 Cretan Meze Recipes for Your Christmas Celebration!

    November 21, 2024
  • Kourabiedes: The Perfect Greek Christmas Cookies!

    Kourabiedes: Have you ever tried this Greek Christmas staple cookie?

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    peanut butter and greek yogurt cheesecake

    Peanut Butter and Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

    July 7, 2025
    TZATZIKI

    Classic Greek Tzatziki: A Simple & Delicious Recipe!

    November 27, 2021
    SPANAKOPITA TRIANGLES

    Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Spanakopita Triangles

    August 1, 2025
  • Melomakarona: Delicious Greek Christmas Cookies That You’ll Love!

    HOW TO MAKE MELOMAKARONA

    Learn how to make melomakarona, a delicious Greek Christmas cookie.

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    recipes with sweet potatoes

    7 Delicious Greek-Inspired Recipes with Sweet Potatoes

    March 13, 2025
    recipes with potatoes

    7 Fantastic Greek-Inspired Recipes with Potatoes

    October 2, 2025
    Greek Recipes with Octopus and Squid

    7 Classic Greek Recipes with Octopus and Squid

    October 24, 2025
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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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