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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 — ...
Every autumn, when pumpkins start showing up at the markets, I can’t resist bringing a few home. In Greece, pumpkin isn’t just for sweet pies—it often sneaks its way into savory dishes too. This dip is one of those recipes that I make on repeat because it’s so simple, but also because everyone always asks ...
In Greece, the famous long red peppers from Northern Greece are known as Πιπεριές Φλωρίνης (Piperies Florinis). These peppers are a true culinary treasure—thick-fleshed, naturally sweet, and deeply red in color. They grow in the fertile region of Florina, where the climate gives them their characteristic sweetness. Over the years, they have become one of the ...
A fresh and nourishing summer dish, straight from the Greek kitchen. When the summer heat calls for something refreshing yet filling, this Mediterranean Greek Bean Salad is exactly what you need. Packed with white beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onions, Kalamata olives, and a generous sprinkle of feta, it brings together all the classic Greek flavors ...
