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  • Meal Type
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
    • Christmas
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    • Celebrations
    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
      • Travel Foodie
  • Dietary Needs
    • Low Cal
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  • Pumpkin Bread with Olive Oil, Honey, & Fresh Ginger

    PUMPKIN BREAD

    This pumpkin bread one isn’t your typical sugary loaf — it’s soft, lightly spiced, and has a little Greek twist with orange juice, olive oil,…

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    Greek Chicken Pita with Peppers & Zucchini

    October 18, 2025

    Super Traditional Greek Baklava Recipe That You’ll Love!

    December 24, 2021
    How to Make Avgolemono

    How to Make Avgolemono: The Essential Greek Egg-Lemon Sauce

    December 21, 2024
  • Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins – Soft, Spiced & Perfect for Fall

    PUMPKIN MUFFINS

    Pumpkin season makes baking feel extra cozy. When the weather starts to cool down, these pumpkin muffins are one of my favorite things to make…

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    chocolate baklava cupcakes

    Baklava Cupcakes with Honey and Chocolate Glaze

    February 21, 2025

    How to Make Vasilopita: Greek New Year’s Cake!

    December 30, 2021
    halloween muffins

    Spooky Halloween Monster Muffins (Made with the Easiest Chocolate Cake Base!)

    September 19, 2025
  • 7 Greek-Inspired Pumpkin Recipes: Perfect for Thanksgiving or Fall!

    Pumpkin is a versatile and seasonal ingredient that shines in Greek cuisine. It can complement a tray of roasted vegetables, but it’s also great to…

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    how to make easter tsoureki bread

    Easter Tsoureki: How to Make the Perfect Greek Sweet Bread

    February 19, 2025
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    7 Delicious Recipes Featuring Greek Feta Cheese (Beyond Salads)

    January 30, 2025
    double chocolate baklava

    Baklava Diamonds with Double Chocolate and Walnuts

    August 9, 2025
  • Greek Savory Pumpkin Pie

    Greek pumpkin pie

    Pumpkin is a star ingredient in Greek and Thanksgiving kitchens. With its natural sweetness, texture, and color, it lends itself perfectly to festive dishes. This…

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    7 mediterranean dishes

    7 Cretan-Inspired Mediterranean Lunches to Reset Your Diet After the Holidays!

    December 18, 2024
    orange recipes

    Orange Recipes: Delicious Cretan-Inspired Dishes to Make with Oranges

    January 19, 2025
    Cretan cheese stuffed peppers

    Cretan Cheese-Stuffed Peppers (Piperies Yemistes me Tyri)

    May 19, 2025
  • Pumpkin Purée Recipe: Great For All Your Fall Dishes!

    This pumpkin purée is quick, smooth, and full of natural flavor — perfect as a side for roasted dishes, or to use in pies and…

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    dulce de leche cheesecake

    Dulce de Leche Cheesecake: Incredibly Easy to Make!

    October 8, 2025
    upside down apple cake

    Fall Upside Down Apple Cake Recipe

    August 15, 2025
    recipes with chicken

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

    September 22, 2025
  • Fall Pumpkin Hummus – Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving

    This super easy pumpkin hummus spread is a smooth, seasonal twist on classic hummus, made with roasted pumpkin and pecan nuts, that’s perfect for fall…

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    Classic Soft Sugar Cookies That Are Perfect for Christmas!

    November 2, 2025

    Scary Monster Halloween Chocolate Cheesecake

    October 27, 2025

    Savory Ham and Cheese Rolls – Pinwheel Style

    August 20, 2025
  • Fall Upside Down Apple Cake Recipe

    upside down apple cake

    Fall is here, and nothing says cozy like a warm slice of apple cake. This upside-down apple cake is easy to make, comforting, and perfect…

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    boureki

    Authentic Chaniotiko Boureki: Cretan Summer Pie

    May 7, 2025
    cretan rustic bread with grated tomato

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

    June 1, 2025
    meat filled finger rolls

    Cretan-Style Meat Appetizers (Kreatopitakia)

    June 1, 2025
  • Ultimate Thanksgiving Recipe Hub

    thanksgiving recipe hub

    Thanksgiving is a time for gathering, gratitude, and — most importantly — great food. This complete guide brings together everything you need for a flawless…

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    holiday gift guide

    Opa! The Ultimate Greek Foodie Holiday Gift Guide

    July 7, 2025
    thanksgiving turkey leftovers

    7 Delicious Recipes with Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers

    August 11, 2025

    Scary Monster Halloween Chocolate Cheesecake

    October 27, 2025
  • Greek-Style Thanksgiving Dishes: Bring a Mediterranean Island Touch to Your Holiday Table

    Celebrate Thanksgiving with recipes that honor your Greek roots while embracing this special holiday—perfect for Greeks in the US, Canada, and beyond who want to…

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    VALENTINE's DAY COCKTAILS FROM GREECE

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

    January 20, 2025
    spanakopita recipe

    Spanakopita Recipe: How to Make a Traditional Greek Spinach Pie!

    February 5, 2025
    greek feta salad recipes

    7 Delicious Greek Feta Cheese Salads You’ll Love!

    December 19, 2024
  • Cozy Cakes for Thanksgiving and Fall

    Cakes for Thanksgiving and Fall (1)

    Fall cakes are all about warm spices, seasonal fruits, and textures. This post focuses on those kinds of cakes that capture all the flavors of…

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    Orange and Chocolate Greek Yogurt Cake – Moist, Tangy & Naturally Sweet

    July 30, 2025
    garlic greek yogurt buns

    Garlic Yogurt Bread Buns with Sweet Chili Chicken Filling

    August 26, 2025
    christmas cookies

    Super Easy Christmas Cookies (A Family Favorite)

    December 21, 2025
  • 8 Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Recipes to Save Your Holiday

    easy thanksgiving recipes

    Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean spending days in the kitchen. These 8 quick and easy Thanksgiving recipes are designed for busy cooks, last-minute planners, and…

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    Thanksgiving side dishes

    Delicious Thanksgiving Side Dishes That Outshine the Turkey

    August 11, 2025
    halloween muffins

    Spooky Halloween Monster Muffins (Made with the Easiest Chocolate Cake Base!)

    September 19, 2025
    holiday gift guide

    Opa! The Ultimate Greek Foodie Holiday Gift Guide

    July 7, 2025
  • 7 Delicious Recipes with Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers

    thanksgiving turkey leftovers

    Thanksgiving means plenty of turkey leftovers — don’t let them go to waste! Here are seven tasty recipes to transform those leftovers into new meals!…

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    Greek Recipes with Cabbage

    7 Simple Greek Recipes with Cabbage

    October 24, 2025
    recipes with chicken

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

    September 22, 2025

    Greek Pork with Celery and Avgolemono Sauce That You’ll Love!

    December 24, 2021
  • Delicious Thanksgiving Side Dishes That Outshine the Turkey

    Thanksgiving side dishes

    As you may have guessed, Thanksgiving isn’t just about the turkey — the same goes for all celebrations. For me, it’s the side dishes that…

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    patates lemonates

    The Most Delicious Greek Lemon Potatoes: Patates Lemonates

    February 6, 2025
    greek saganaki mussels

    Midia Saganaki: Delicious Greek Saganaki Mussels Recipe!

    March 4, 2025
    MUSHROOMS recipes

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    March 13, 2025
  • Fresh & Festive Thanksgiving Salads That Steal the Show

    thanksgiving salads

    Thanksgiving is all about comforting dishes, but I always love adding a fresh touch to my table with salads that balance typical autumn ingredients. These…

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    greek feta salad recipes

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    December 19, 2024
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    7 Sweet and Savory Recipes with Apples You’ll Love To Try Now!

    February 1, 2025
    MUSHROOM MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA

    Mushroom-Stuffed Bruschetta with Mozzarella, Tomato & Parsley

    July 10, 2025
  • Best Thanksgiving Appetizers to Impress Your Guests from the First Bite

    thankgiving appetizers

    I always believe a great Thanksgiving starts with a thoughtful appetizer spread — it’s the perfect way to welcome guests and whet everyone’s appetite before…

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    MUSHROOM MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA

    Mushroom-Stuffed Bruschetta with Mozzarella, Tomato & Parsley

    July 10, 2025

    Golden Fried Mini Empanadas: A Festive Argentine Appetizer

    September 8, 2025
    taramosalata taramasalata

    Taramosalata Recipe: Greek Fish Roe Dip

    February 21, 2025
  • Irresistible Sweets for Thanksgiving: 10 Festive Treats Everyone Will Love

    Thanksgiving Sweets

    Thanksgiving isn’t just about the turkey — for me, it’s also the excuse to indulge in warm, comforting sweets that capture the cozy flavors of…

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    December 18, 2021
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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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