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 Almond 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 ...

Strifti Bougatsa

A Taste of Thessaloniki in Every Swirl. Bougatsa is one of those iconic Greek pastries that everyone craves in the morning — flaky phyllo, sweet cream, and a dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon. While you may have tried the square-cut versions sold in bakeries, there’s something special about the strifti bougatsa — the spiral-shaped pastry ...