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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
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    February 8, 2025
  • Greek Yogurt Ice Cream: A Healthy Frozen Treat!

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    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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    HOW TO MAKE MELOMAKARONA

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    December 21, 2024
  • 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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    Syrup for Baklava

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  • Traditional Easter Cookies: Easy & Tasty Greek Koulourakia Recipe

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    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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    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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    greek yogurt oatmeal

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  • 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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    saganaki cheese recipe

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    February 16, 2025
    gluten free cake - greek yogurt and almond cake

    Gluten-Free Cake with Greek Yogurt and Almonds That You’ll Love!

    February 16, 2025
    greek cabbage rolls

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    January 4, 2026
  • 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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    Scary Monster Halloween Chocolate Cheesecake

    October 27, 2025

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    June 24, 2025
    MASCARPONE CHEESE CREAM

    Mascarpone Cheese Cream: Perfect for Cakes or a Simple Dessert

    September 10, 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 Chicken Pita with Peppers & Zucchini

    October 18, 2025

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    December 24, 2021

    Quick Greek Lemon Pulp Cake (Using Leftover Lemon Pulp)

    July 2, 2025
  • 7 Sweet and Savory Recipes with Apples You’ll Love To Try Now!

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    September 19, 2025

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    December 24, 2021
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    July 3, 2025
  • Greek-Inspired Fajitas: 7+7 Tortilla Wraps Your Kids Will Love!

    back to school fajitas

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  • 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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    How to Make Authentic Melitzanosalata: Greek Eggplant Dip Recipe

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  • 20 Irresistible Watermelon Recipes to Sweeten Your Summer

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

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    PUMPKIN BREAD

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  • Melomakarona: Delicious Greek Christmas Cookies That You’ll Love!

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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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