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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 Greek-Inspired Recipes with Chickpeas (That Are Not Salads)

    Chickpeas are a versatile staple of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. They’re perfect for creating dishes that go far beyond the usual chickpea salads. From dips…

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    double chocolate baklava

    Baklava Diamonds with Double Chocolate and Walnuts

    August 9, 2025
    skordalia recipe

    How to Make Authentic Greek Skordalia

    April 7, 2025
    HOW TO MAKE MELOMAKARONA

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

    December 18, 2021
  • Greek Lentil and Sausage Stew (Φακές και Λουκάνικα)

    Lentil stew

    This is a simple Greek stew featuring lentils and sausages. It’s filling, tasty, and easy to put together in one pot. I love to prepare…

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    Cretan Salad with Dakos: A Taste & Different Version of Dakos You Will Love!

    December 12, 2021

    Cretan Christmas Chocolate & Almond Cookies

    December 21, 2025
    Myzithra

    How to Replace Myzithra (When You Can’t Find It) and Still Keep That Cretan Soul

    August 7, 2025
  • How to Make Authentic Greek Fasolada: A Timeless White Bean Soup

    greek fasolada

    Fasolada is Greece’s beloved white bean soup. A national dish made with simple pantry staples—white beans, aromatic vegetables, olive oil, and fresh herbs—it offers nourishment…

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    Greek pumpkin pie

    Greek Savory Pumpkin Pie

    October 8, 2025
    VALENTINE's DAY COCKTAILS FROM GREECE

    Sip on Romance: 7 Greek-Inspired Cocktails for Valentine’s Day!

    January 20, 2025

    Authentic Homemade Greek Lemonade (Spitiki Lemonada)

    July 2, 2025
  • How to Make Perfect Homemade Falafel

    falafel recipe

    Falafel is a crispy, protein-packed dish made from chickpeas and aromatic spices, perfect for wraps, salads, or as a snack. Learn how to make falafel!…

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    cretan rustic bread with grated tomato

    Rustic Cretan Bread with Grated Tomato, Olive Oil, Garlic, and Oregano

    June 1, 2025
    TURKISH FLAVORS IN CRETAN CUISINE

    From Anatolia to Crete: Turkish Flavors in Cretan Cuisine

    November 28, 2024
    mediterranean low calorie recipes

    7 Low-Calorie Mediterranean Recipes That You’ll Love!

    January 3, 2025
  • How to Make Greek Gigantes: Baked Giant Beans in Tomato Sauce

    baked beans gigantes plaki

    Greek Gigantes is a comforting dish that features large butter beans slow-baked in tomato sauce. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal that’s perfect for vegetarians…

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    tyrokafteri

    Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Tirokafteri (Spicy Whipped Feta Dip)

    March 26, 2025
    greek pita bread recipe

    How to Make Authentic Greek Pita Bread at Home

    March 14, 2025
    how to make gyros at home

    How to Make Authentic Greek Gyros at Home

    April 1, 2025
  • Greek Fava Dip: A Taste of Santorini in Every Bite!

    greek fava dip

    Smooth, creamy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this Greek fava dip is a quintessential staple from Santorini and a must-try for any lover of Greek…

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    vegan taramasalata

    Lenten Recipe: Greek Vegan Taramosalata Dip That’s Super Tasty!

    February 21, 2025
    recipes with chicken

    10 Delicious (& Quick) Greek Chicken Recipes You Will Actually Make

    September 22, 2025
    recipes with figs

    7 Irresistible Greek Recipes with Figs That Capture the Essence of the Mediterranean

    February 16, 2025
  • 7 Delicious Recipes with Lentils You’ll Love Making Over and Over Again!

    recipes with lentils

    Lentils are the ultimate comfort food, packed with protein, fiber, and endless versatility. You can use them to cook up a hearty stew or to…

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    CRETAN DAKOS RECIPE

    Original Cretan Dakos Recipe That You Will Love!

    October 1, 2024
    salads with halloumi cheese

    7 Salads with Halloumi Cheese You’ll Love!

    January 27, 2025
    GREEK YOGURT BAGELS

    Super Easy New York Style (kind of) Bagels Made with Greek Yogurt

    August 10, 2025
  • 7 Greek-Inspired Salads with Chickpeas

    salads with chickpeas

    Discover the perfect balance of flavors and textures with these Greek-inspired chickpea salads. These Mediterranean recipes combine chickpeas with Greek cuisine ingredients. Chickpeas: A Salad…

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    pasta onion zucchini and peppers (1)

    Simple Spaghetti with Onions, Red Pepper & Zucchini – Quick and Delicious

    September 26, 2025
    zelnik

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

    January 31, 2025
    muhammara

    Middle Eastern Muhammara Recipe

    July 19, 2025
  • How to Make a Perfect Hummus at Home

    hummus recipe

    Hummus, the creamy and flavorful chickpea spread, has become a kitchen staple (and my family staple!) for its versatility, nutrition, and delicious taste. Here’s everything…

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    chocolate baklava cupcakes

    Baklava Cupcakes with Honey and Chocolate Glaze

    February 21, 2025

    How to Make Authentic Baba Ganoush: Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip

    May 5, 2025
    recipes with lentils

    7 Delicious Recipes with Lentils You’ll Love Making Over and Over Again!

    January 31, 2025
  • 10 Greek Winter Soups to Warm Up & Regain Your Ideal Shape After the Holidays!

    greek winter soups

    Looking to detox after indulgent holidays? Enjoy a healthy yet satisfying meal with these Greek-inspired soups that balance flavor and nutrition! Why Soups Are Perfect…

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    greek fava dip

    Greek Fava Dip: A Taste of Santorini in Every Bite!

    March 7, 2025
    greek yogurt popsicles

    Greek Yogurt Popsicles: A Refreshing, Healthy Treat

    January 8, 2025
    SOUTZOUKAKIA GREEK-TURKISH MEATBALLS

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

    August 6, 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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