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Winter’s Favorite Pumpkin Velouté Soup: Creamy, Comforting & Fast
Nothing like a warm bowl of pumpkin velouté to make winter feel cozy!Smooth, slightly sweet, and utterly comforting, this soup comes together faster than you…
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Oven-Baked Moussaka: A Lighter Take on a Greek Classic
This version of moussaka is lighter, healthier, and just as flavorful. By roasting the vegetables in the oven instead of frying them, you get all…
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How to Make a Traditional Greek Moussaka That You Will Love!
I want to share the version of moussaka I first learned when I moved to Crete over ten years ago. It’s the dish that helped…
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How to Make Lahanodolmades: Greek Cabbage Rolls
Soft cabbage leaves wrapped around a fragrant, herb-scented filling, slowly simmered until tender and finished with a bright, lemony touch. Lahanodolmades are the kind of…
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7 Simple Greek Recipes with Cabbage
Cabbage is a humble, versatile vegetable that plays an important role in Greek cuisine. From stews to baked casseroles, pies, and stuffed dishes, cabbage adds…
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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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Greek Savory 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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How to Make Kounoupidokeftedes: Greek Cauliflower Fritters
Kounoupidokeftedes, or Greek cauliflower fritters, are a beloved dish across Greece, or maybe just at home… but that’s enough to share this recipe with you.…
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7 Fantastic Greek-Inspired Recipes with Potatoes
Potatoes are beloved in Greek and Cretan cuisine—humble, versatile, and comforting. They can shape main dishes as well as sides… There are so many ways…
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Simple Spaghetti with Onions, Red Pepper & Zucchini – Quick and Delicious
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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Chicken Prassopita: Greek Leek Pie with Feta & Chicken
Golden, crispy, and bursting with flavor, this Chicken Prassopita combines leeks, chicken, and feta cheese in a rustic homemade phyllo pie—perfect as a winter meal,…
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Zucchini Pie with Herbs and Homemade Dough
This zucchini pie is the kind of recipe that surprises you twice—once when you realize how easy it is to make the dough from scratch,…
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How to Make Tomatokeftedes: Santorini’s Famous Tomato Fritters
Crispy on the outside, juicy and herby on the inside, Tomatokeftedes, or tomato fritters from Santorini, are a summer dish that tastes like sunshine. Here’s…
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Mushroom-Stuffed Bruschetta with Mozzarella, Tomato & Parsley
Sometimes all I want is something simple but a little bit special, like these mushroom-stuffed bruschetta. I love how the garlicky, toasted bread pairs with…
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Cretan-Style Kolokythopita (Zucchini Pie with Phyllo Dough, Herbs, and Feta)
Kolokythopita — zucchini pie — celebrates the abundance of Cretan summer. Unlike its more widely known cousin, spanakopita, this humble yet flavorful pie stars grated…
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Rustic Cretan Bread with Grated Tomato, Olive Oil, Garlic, and Oregano
Drawing inspiration from the Spanish “pan con tomate,” this Cretan variation emphasizes the robust flavors of the island. With rustic bread as a canvas, the…
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Cretan Cheese-Stuffed Peppers (Piperies Yemistes me Tyri)
This Cretan dish combines cheese, sweet roasted peppers, and a touch of smoked meat. These cheese-stuffed Florina peppers are easy to make, satisfying, and perfect…
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Authentic Chaniotiko Boureki: Cretan Summer Pie
Crete, the largest Greek island, is a mosaic of stunning landscapes and culinary traditions shaped by centuries of history. Among Crete’s many specialties, Chaniotiko Boureki…
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How to Make Cretan Zucchini Fritters (Plus Gluten-Free Version)
Kolokythokeftedes (Greek: Κολοκυθοκεφτέδες) are the most delicious zucchini fritters, especially popular in Crete, where local ingredients and several herbs give them a distinct regional flair.…
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Greek-Style Christmas Starter: Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip (Htipiti)
Bring bold flavors to your Christmas table with Htipiti, a creamy roasted red pepper and feta dip. This tangy and smoky spread, infused with olive…
