My Greek Christmas Table

My Greek Christmas Table — A Cozy, Story-Filled Holiday Cookbook Inspired by Life in Crete

By Gabi Ancarola — My Cretan Recipe + The Tiny Book Blog

Step into a Greek Christmas—where honey perfumes the air, citrus peels curl on wooden counters, children craft paper boats, and tables overflow with dishes made to be shared.
My Greek Christmas Table is your invitation to celebrate the holidays the way we’ve experienced them for over a decade in Crete… joyfully, slowly, and around a table filled with love.

This festive cookbook blends authentic Greek recipes, island traditions, warm family stories, printable checklists, kid-friendly projects, and little bits of holiday magic—all wrapped in the spirit of Greek hospitality.

Whether you’re new to Greek cooking or already in love with Mediterranean flavors, this book brings you approachable, vibrant dishes that always feel like a celebration.

✨ What You’ll Find Inside

A full holiday journey from appetizers to desserts, beverages to crafts—like stepping into a Cretan kitchen during December.

⭐ Traditional Greek Christmas Starters & Appetizers
Eggplant dips, tzatziki, keftedes, dolmades, roasted pepper spreads—your table will smell like a Greek meze bar on Christmas Eve.

⭐ Bite-Sized Joy: Greek Christmas Pies
Mini pites, kalitsounia, phyllo-wrapped goodies, kolokythopita bites, mushroom pies—perfect for parties, potlucks, and family gatherings.

⭐ Hearty Greek Mains
Roast lamb with oregano, kokkinisto, stuffed pork with chestnuts, youvetsi, festive turkey, moussaka… comfort food in its most generous form.

⭐ Salads & Sides Full of Sunshine
Lemon potatoes, briam, dakos, winter salads with fennel and orange.

⭐ Sweet Christmas Treats
Melomakarona, kourabiedes, Vasilopita, loukoumades, Christopsomo, double-chocolate baklava (yes, double!).

⭐ Festive Greek Drinks
Rakomelo, Greek eggnog with mastiha, spiced wine, Christmas punch, mountain tea. Warm, cozy, and deeply Greek.

⭐ Hosting Tips, Table Ideas & Printables
Make your home feel like a Greek celebration—simple, abundant, joyful.

⭐ A Special Section for Greek Christmas with Kids
Crafts, kid-friendly recipes, and ideas to connect little hands with big traditions.

❤️ Why This Book is Special

This book is more than a cookbook—it’s a holiday companion.

It’s inspired by years of celebrating Christmas in Crete, learning from neighbors, observing traditions, tasting recipes in family kitchens, and blending them with the slower, cozier style you know from My Cretan Recipe and The Tiny Book blogs.

Every recipe carries a story.
Every chapter invites connection.
Every page helps you bring the warmth of a Greek home into yours.

It’s Greek Christmas… but make it simple, beautiful, and full of soul.

🎄 Perfect For You If…

• You love Greek food and want to bring it to your holiday table.
• You’re searching for cozy, meaningful traditions.
• You want easy, approachable recipes with big flavors.
• You’re hosting friends and family and want your table to feel festive and abundant.
• You’re planning a Greek-themed Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or winter dinner.
• You adore cookbooks that tell stories, not just recipes.

🎁 Bonus Included

✓ Kid-friendly holiday crafts
✓ Host’s printable checklist
✓ Festive table inspiration

Make your holidays feel sun-kissed, honey-dusted, and full of connection.
Bring home the flavors, stories, and traditions of a real Greek Christmas.

🎉 Add My Greek Christmas Table to your cart and start celebrating the Greek way!