Cretan Horta kaltsounia

There’s something truly special about Cretan cuisine — it’s simple, pure, and full of life. These little hand pies, known as kalitsounia, are one of Crete’s most beloved traditional foods.Made with homemade dough and filled with fresh seasonal greens, herbs, and a hint of olive oil, they capture the true taste of the island — ...

Amygdalota / Greek Almost cookies

There’s nothing quite like the smell of buttery cookies baking in the oven — that soft, cozy aroma that instantly fills the kitchen and feels like home. These Greek almond cookies, or amygdalota, are light, gently crisp on the outside, soft inside, and full of that simple homemade goodness that reminds you of family and ...

Yiayia’s Soup

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A bowl of warmth, comfort, and Greek simplicity.There are some recipes that don’t just fill your plate — they fill your heart. This is one of them. My Yiayia’s beef and leek soup wasn’t fancy or complicated. It was the kind of meal that came together slowly, filling the house with the smell of olive oil, lemon, ...

Olive Sourdough Bread

Few things feel more comforting than the smell of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen — especially when it’s your own creation. This olive sourdough bread is simple, rustic, and deeply flavorful, made with just a handful of ingredients: flour, water, salt, and naturally fermented starter. Every slice carries the essence of Mediterranean simplicity — a crisp ...