A crispy sweet dough, filled with a creamy cheese filling. A hint of cinnamon and orange makes this delicious Easter cookie called Kalit

A surprisingly delicious salad that I was introduced to in Crete.

Dakos is a traditional Cretan dish made of barley rusk, tomato, mitzithra or feta cheese, olives topped with the best Cretan virgin oil.

Cretan Dakos -- a bit of salad meets crostini or Greek-style bruschetta.

Pan-Seared Salmon with Green Almond Relish & Spring Herbs

Little pies made with dough and soft cheese!

This rather unusual recipe hails from Crete. The yogurt combines with the pan juices to create a rich tangy sauce.

Fasolia Gigantes Plaki: Big Greek Beans baked in a sweet red sauce. Recipe comes with woodfired or conventional oven methods.