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    • Salads
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    • Drinks & Beverages
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      • Cretan Diet
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  • Dietary Needs
    • Low Cal
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  • Homemade Tagliatelle: How I Learned to Make Them in Italy

    homemade tagliatelle

    Fresh tagliatelle takes pasta night to the next level. Thin ribbons that cook in minutes and hold sauce perfectly — from a quick garlic-butter drizzle…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    meatballs chicken and zucchini (3)

    Cretan-style Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs

    July 21, 2025

    Winter’s Favorite Pumpkin Velouté Soup: Creamy, Comforting & Fast

    January 14, 2026
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    Spanakopita Recipe: How to Make a Traditional Greek Spinach Pie!

    February 5, 2025
  • The Gnocchi I Learned in Italy: A Simple, Soulful Potato Recipe

    how to make gnocchi

    For me, gnocchi are not just an Italian classic; they’re a reminder of how food travels, adapts, and quietly becomes part of your own kitchen…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    Greek Recipes with Octopus and Squid

    7 Classic Greek Recipes with Octopus and Squid

    October 24, 2025
    CUCUMBER RECIPES

    7 Refreshing Greek-Inspired Cucumber Recipes You’ll Love

    February 20, 2025
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    7 Greek Recipes with Eggplant That Are Not Moussaka

    January 29, 2025
  • 7 Greek Pasta Recipes That Are So Easy to Make!

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    Pasta is a comfort food beloved around the world, and Greece has its own unique way of making it. By combining simple, high-quality ingredients like…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    7 Delicious Greek-Inspired Recipes with Sweet Potatoes

    March 13, 2025

    How to Make Crete’s Favorite Ekmek Kataifi (Greek-Style with Custard and Whipped Cream)

    January 9, 2026

    Super Traditional Greek Baklava Recipe That You’ll Love!

    December 24, 2021
  • Simple Spaghetti with Onions, Red Pepper & Zucchini – Quick and Delicious

    pasta onion zucchini and peppers (1)

    A light, flavorful pasta dish that comes together in minutes, with fresh vegetables and a hint of spice. Perfect for a simple lunch or a…

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    Gabi Ancarola

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    RECIPES WITH LEMONS

    7 Greek-Inspired Lemon Recipes Bursting with Mediterranean Flavor

    February 17, 2025
    zelnik

    Flaky Balkan Zelnik: The Ultimate Apple-Filled (or Pumpkin-Filled) Winter Pastry!

    January 31, 2025
    salads with chickpeas

    7 Greek-Inspired Salads with Chickpeas

    January 27, 2025
  • 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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    Gabi Ancarola

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    ITALIAN PESTO

    Authentic Italian Pesto: A Trusted Family Recipe

    July 1, 2025
    leftover tortilla

    Leftover Spanish Tortilla: A Delicious Reinvention of Your Sunday Barbecue

    February 2, 2025
    HOW TO MAKE EMPANADAS

    From Buenos Aires with Love: Classic Argentine Empanadas Made Anywhere

    September 7, 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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