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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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    Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread (or Anytime Pull-Apart Delight!)

    December 14, 2025

    The Only Tomato Sauce You Need (Especially When the Fridge Is Empty)

    August 3, 2025

    Savory Ham and Cheese Rolls – Pinwheel Style

    August 20, 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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    How to Make Authentic Greek Gyros at Home

    April 1, 2025
    MARINATED CHICKEN WITH GREEK YOGURT (2)

    Chicken with Greek Yogurt Marinade

    July 18, 2025
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    7 Cretan-Inspired Mediterranean Lunches to Reset Your Diet After the Holidays!

    December 18, 2024
  • How to Make a Traditional Greek Moussaka That You Will Love!

    greek moussaka

    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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    avocado spread

    Greek Style Avocado Spread

    April 27, 2025
    VALENTINE's DAY COCKTAILS FROM GREECE

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

    January 20, 2025
    HAM AND FETA PHYLLO PASTRIES

    Crispy Ham, Feta and Basil Phyllo Pastries

    August 2, 2025
  • How to Make Lahanodolmades: Greek Cabbage Rolls

    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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    6 WINTER GREEK RECIPES

    6 Delicious Greek Winter Recipes That You Will Love to Cook!

    November 26, 2024

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

    December 24, 2021
    PORK GIOUVETSI

    Giouvetsi with Pork – A Greek Comfort Classic

    October 14, 2025
  • Cretan Christmas Chocolate & Almond Cookies

    Soft, rustic cookies inspired by the flavors of Crete and dressed up for Christmas. These chocolate–almond Cretan cookies blend the warmth of traditional island flavors…

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    Cretan cheese stuffed peppers

    Cretan Cheese-Stuffed Peppers (Piperies Yemistes me Tyri)

    May 19, 2025
    6 WINTER GREEK RECIPES

    6 Delicious Greek Winter Recipes That You Will Love to Cook!

    November 26, 2024

    Cretan Potato Salad with Smoky Garlic-Yogurt Sauce

    July 21, 2025
  • 7 Simple Greek Recipes with Cabbage

    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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    Greek-Style Christmas Stuffed Pork Loin with Feta and Spinach

    January 27, 2025
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    7 Low-Calorie Greek Recipes That You’ll Love!

    December 27, 2024
    avocado spread

    Greek Style Avocado Spread

    April 27, 2025
  • Giouvetsi with Pork – A Greek Comfort Classic

    PORK GIOUVETSI

    Giouvetsi is a true Sunday dish — simple, slow-cooked, and worth every minute. While many make it with beef or lamb, here in Crete we…

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    How to Make Cretan Zucchini Fritters (Plus Gluten-Free Version)

    May 1, 2025
    GREEK PIE FILLING

    Irresistible Greek Pie Fillings: Traditional Recipes for Every Taste

    December 30, 2024
    valentine's day sweets

    7 Cretan-Inspired Valentine’s Day Sweets Your Sweetheart Will Adore

    January 8, 2025
  • Soft and Chewy American Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy Recipe

    Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, these American cookies are a classic treat you can make at home with simple ingredients. American-style chocolate chip…

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    17 Simple (Yet Delicious) Ways to Cook Pork Chops

    September 25, 2025
    ITALIAN PESTO

    Authentic Italian Pesto: A Trusted Family Recipe

    July 1, 2025

    Pumpkin Purée Recipe: Great For All Your Fall Dishes!

    October 8, 2025
  • 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 SWEETS

    Sweets from Crete, Traditional Cretan Sweets and Desserts You Will Love!

    November 27, 2024

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

    December 24, 2021
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    May 16, 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 YOGURT BAGELS

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

    August 10, 2025
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    December 30, 2024
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    Savor Greece: 14 Greek-Inspired Snacks for Holiday & Parties!

    December 21, 2024
  • Greek Kariokes – Irresistible Nut-Filled Chocolate Crescents

    Greek kariokes recipe

    Greek Kariokes (Cariocas) — those indulgent nut-filled chocolate crescents — hail from Xanthi, where they were first crafted around 1925. Originally a decadent treat, they’ve…

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    May 18, 2025
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    Delicious Recipe for Homemade Greek Souvlaki You’ll Love!

    March 26, 2025
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    Corfiot Sofrito Recipe: A Classic Dish from the Island of Corfu

    July 8, 2025
  • Myzithra and Parmesan Cheese Cookies: A Greek-Italian Appetizer with Flair

    Parmesan cookies

    A savory cookie that blends the sharpness of Italian cheese with the earthiness of Cretan tradition? Yes, please! These Parmesan and myzithra cookies are the…

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    Moroccan Ghoriba

    Delicious Moroccan Ghoriba: Buttery Almond and Semolina Cookies

    February 8, 2025
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    April 1, 2025
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    January 3, 2025
  • Corfiot Sofrito Recipe: A Classic Dish from the Island of Corfu

    SOFRITO FROM CORFU - photo 2 header

    Corfiot Sofrito is a traditional Greek dish from Corfu. It is a flavorful and comforting dish made with just a few ingredients. It’s a family…

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    7 Authentic Greek Christmas Main Dishes to Elevate Your Holiday Table

    December 21, 2024

    7 Greek-Inspired Recipes with Spinach (That Are Not Spanakopita)

    February 2, 2025

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

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  • 26 Delicious Mediterranean Christmas Sweets to Add to Your Holiday Table!

    MEDITERRANEAN CHRISTMAS SWEETS

    The Mediterranean is home to incredible holiday traditions, many of which center around sweet, irresistible treats. Think of the honey-drenched pastries of Greece, the Italian…

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    Thanksgiving Sweets

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    August 9, 2025
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    February 16, 2025
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    February 1, 2025
  • Papoutsakia: Greek Stuffed Eggplants with Meat & Béchamel

    greek stuffed eggplants - papoutsakia

    In the heart of Greek cuisine lies a dish that embodies comfort and tradition: Papoutsakia, which translates to “little shoes” due to the shape of…

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  • Authentic Kreatosoupa with Kritharaki – Greek Meat Soup with Orzo Pasta

    Kreatosoupa, greek meat soup with orzo pasta

    Meat soup with orzo pasta, also known as kreatosoupa with kritharaki (Κρεατόσουπα με κριθαράκι) is a traditional Greek comfort winter dish perfect for cozy family…

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    SPINACH PIES

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    May 16, 2025
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  • Baklava Cupcakes with Honey and Chocolate Glaze

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    Want a fun, bite-sized twist? These baklava-inspired cupcakes with a honey and chocolate glaze bring the nutty taste of baklava into a soft cupcake that…

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    March 14, 2025
    TURKISH FLAVORS IN CRETAN CUISINE

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  • 7 Irresistible Mediterranean Chocolate Cakes You Need to Try!

    CHOCOLATE CAKES

    These chocolate cakes take indulgence to the next level. They use olive oil, citrus, nuts, and spices, all ingredients that highlight the depth and complexity…

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    Kourabiedes: The Perfect Greek Christmas Cookies!

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    January 10, 2026
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    Spinach is a cornerstone of Greek cuisine, celebrated for its ability to shine in traditional and modern dishes. While spanakopita is the most famous spinach-based…

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    Greek Yogurt Marinade for Perfectly Grilled Meats!

    January 22, 2025
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    December 19, 2021
    CUCUMBER RECIPES

    7 Refreshing Greek-Inspired Cucumber Recipes You’ll Love

    February 20, 2025
  • Creamy Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding) Recipe: The Ultimate Cinnamon-Infused Delight

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    Rizogalo is Greece’s beloved rice pudding, known for its texture and subtle sweetness. The name combines “rizi” (rice) and “gala” (milk), reflecting its simple yet…

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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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