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  • 7 Delicious Recipes with Beetroot You’ll Love!

    recipes with beetroot

    Beetroot isn’t just vibrant in color—it’s a nutritional powerhouse! Packed with earthy flavors and natural sweetness, this versatile ingredient shines in a variety of dishes.…

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    chocolate baklava cupcakes

    Baklava Cupcakes with Honey and Chocolate Glaze

    February 21, 2025
  • 7 Salads with Halloumi Cheese You’ll Love!

    salads with halloumi cheese

    Crispy, creamy, and savory, halloumi cheese shines in these Mediterranean-inspired recipes for its flavor and incredible versatility. Halloumi is a traditional cheese from Cyprus, but…

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    7 Authentic Greek Christmas Main Dishes to Elevate Your Holiday Table

    December 21, 2024
    TZATZIKI

    Classic Greek Tzatziki: A Simple & Delicious Recipe!

    November 27, 2021
    CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH GREEK YOGURT

    Healthy and Decadent Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse Recipe

    January 22, 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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    February 1, 2025
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    7 Delicious Recipes with Lentils You’ll Love Making Over and Over Again!

    January 31, 2025
    cretan rustic bread with grated tomato

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

    June 1, 2025
  • 7 Days of Mediterranean-Inspired Breakfasts: Kickstart Your Day the Right Way!

    Explore a week of wholesome, flavorful breakfasts inspired by the Mediterranean region. These easy-to-make meals bring freshness and energy to your mornings and will soon…

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    SPINACH PIES

    How to Make Cretan Spinach and Cheese Pies: Kalitsounia

    May 16, 2025
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    Gluten-Free Cake with Greek Yogurt and Almonds That You’ll Love!

    February 16, 2025
    feta cheese recipes

    Feta Cheese Recipes: Irresistible Dishes That Celebrate the Magic of Feta Cheese

    January 19, 2025
  • Traditional Greek Salad Recipe (Horiatiki Salata) & Unique Creative Variations!

    greek salad

    A Greek salad, or Horiatiki salata, is a fresh, simple dish made with wholesome ingredients that captures the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. In this post,…

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    recipes with sweet potatoes

    7 Delicious Greek-Inspired Recipes with Sweet Potatoes

    March 13, 2025
    PUMPKIN BREAD

    Pumpkin Bread with Olive Oil, Honey, & Fresh Ginger

    October 14, 2025

    Oven-Baked Moussaka: A Lighter Take on a Greek Classic

    January 14, 2026
  • Sip on Romance: 7 Greek-Inspired Cocktails for Valentine’s Day!

    VALENTINE's DAY COCKTAILS FROM GREECE

    Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a taste of Greece! Check out these Greek-inspired Valentine’s Day cocktails you will love! Valentine’s Day is all about love,…

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    Greek Recipes with Cabbage

    7 Simple Greek Recipes with Cabbage

    October 24, 2025

    Quick Greek Lemon Pulp Cake (Using Leftover Lemon Pulp)

    July 2, 2025
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    How to Make Authentic Greek Pita Bread at Home

    March 14, 2025
  • A Culinary Tour: Mouthwatering Mediterranean Recipes You’ll Love!

    MEDITERRANEAN RECIPES

    The Mediterranean region is a tapestry of cultures and exceptional cuisine, boasting dishes that reflect its history, traditions, and flavors. Embark on a culinary journey…

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    homemade tagliatelle

    Homemade Tagliatelle: How I Learned to Make Them in Italy

    January 10, 2026
    cretan rustic bread with grated tomato

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

    June 1, 2025
    Fatay

    Fatay: Argentina’s Arab Empanadas

    September 5, 2025
  • Orange Recipes: Delicious Cretan-Inspired Dishes to Make with Oranges

    orange recipes

    In Crete, fresh ingredients and culinary traditions are rooted in centuries of history. Among the treasures of the Cretan diet, oranges hold a special place.…

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    Cretan Potato Salad with Smoky Garlic-Yogurt Sauce

    July 21, 2025
    5 GREEK COCKTAILS

    5 Cocktails with Raki from Crete to Celebrate New Year’s Eve!

    November 21, 2024
    PORK GIOUVETSI

    Giouvetsi with Pork – A Greek Comfort Classic

    October 14, 2025
  • Feta Cheese Recipes: Irresistible Dishes That Celebrate the Magic of Feta Cheese

    feta cheese recipes

    Looking for feta cheese recipes? Then you’re in the right spot! Few ingredients are as universally adored and versatile as feta cheese. These irresistible recipes…

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    saganaki cheese recipe

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    February 16, 2025
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    June 24, 2025

    Greek Chicken Pita with Peppers & Zucchini

    October 18, 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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    Beetroot dip

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

    May 15, 2025
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    Orange Recipes: Delicious Cretan-Inspired Dishes to Make with Oranges

    January 19, 2025
    lemon and almond cake

    Mediterranean Lemon and Almond Cake: The Perfect Sunday Treat!

    February 2, 2025
  • 7 Cretan-Inspired Valentine’s Day Sweets Your Sweetheart Will Adore

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    Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love, and what better way to express affection than by preparing delightful Cretan-inspired sweets for your beloved? These…

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    cretan rustic bread with grated tomato

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

    June 1, 2025
    6 WINTER GREEK RECIPES

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    November 26, 2024
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    December 18, 2024
  • 20 Irresistible Watermelon Recipes to Sweeten Your Summer

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  • 10 Delicious Greek Yogurt Recipes for a Fresh, Healthy Twist

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

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

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    March 14, 2025
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    September 26, 2025

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    July 2, 2025
  • Irresistible Greek Pie Fillings: Traditional Recipes for Every Taste

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    Greek pies, known as “pites,” are a cornerstone of Greek cuisine, loved for their comforting flavors and versatile preparations. These pies showcase the creativity and…

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    spinach and feta frittata

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    January 24, 2025
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    January 27, 2025
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    Delicious Recipe for Homemade Greek Souvlaki You’ll Love!

    March 26, 2025
  • 7 Low-Calorie Greek Recipes That You’ll Love!

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  • Everything You Want to Know About Greek Bread Types!

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  • 7 Greek Vegetarian Dishes You Will Enjoy Adding to Your Everyday Diet!

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    watermelon recipes

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    March 7, 2025
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    February 15, 2025
  • Savor Greece: 14 Greek-Inspired Snacks for Holiday & Parties!

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    As the holiday season approaches, entertaining friends and family is an occasion to share delicious food. What about a Greek-inspired snack menu? With olive oil,…

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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.

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(That’s bon appétit in Greek!)

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