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A Sweet Thyme is your home for vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired cooking. From healthy meals to irresistible desserts, you'll find recipes that bring joy to your table and ease to your kitchen.

Summer Recipes

  • A bowl of creamy roasted red bell pepper hummus garnished with chickpeas, parsley, and paprika, surrounded by pita chips and lemon halves on a light surface.
    Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus (Smoky and Creamy)
  • A baked peach cobbler in a white dish, reminiscent of a peach clafoutis, is topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Sliced peaches and peach halves are visible around the dish.
    Peach Clafoutis with Bourbon and Heavy Cream
  • A plate with a slice of pistachio crusted salmon, topped with a vibrant green pistachio crust and garnished with lemon slices and parsley. A fork rests on the plate, with a dish of pistachios in the background.
    Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Lemon and Za'atar
  • Three grilled chicken breasts with visible char marks, prepared as Greek chicken with yogurt marinade, are served on a plate with lemon slices and fresh parsley. The plate is surrounded by lemon wedges, parsley, and a garlic bulb on a light surface.
    Greek Chicken With Yogurt Marinade
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    Appetizers
  • Chicken breasts in a skillet with a creamy dijon mustard sauce.
    Main Course
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    Healthy Side Dishes
  • A gluten-free patriotic trifle recipe with mixed berries, pound cake, pudding, and whipped cream.
    Delicious Desserts

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Main Course

  • Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Salad recipe on a white plate with a gold fork
    Simple Gluten Free Chicken Salad With Herbs
  • Shrimp Scampi in a black bowl with a green napkin next to it.
    Shrimp Scampi Without Wine
  • Chicken thighs baked with lemon and rosemary.
    Baked Italian Lemon Chicken Thighs
  • Greek Green Beans Recipe in a white bowl.
    Healthy Greek Green Beans

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Healthy Side Dishes

  • a bowl of Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pecans And Cranberries, With A Maple Dijon Vinaigrette with a spoon
    Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts With Pecans and Cranberries
  • Gluten free creamed corn in a black bowl with someone spooning some out.
    Gluten Free Creamed Corn (Ready in 15 Minutes)
  • A bowl of marinated artichokes with chopped mint on top and a spoon.
    Marinated Artichokes with Lemon and Fresh Herbs
  • A plate with roasted zucchini halves topped with a lemon yogurt sauce and chopped mint.
    Oven Roasted Zucchini With Lemon Feta Sauce

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Delicious Desserts

  • Strawberry lemonade sorbet scooped with an ice cream scooper.
    Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet
  • Simple Nutella Pie Recipe serving on a white plate with strawberries and a fork with a bite of the pie.
    Nutella Pie
  • A baked peach cobbler in a white dish, reminiscent of a peach clafoutis, is topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Sliced peaches and peach halves are visible around the dish.
    Peach Clafoutis with Bourbon and Heavy Cream
  • Nutella In Puff Pastry on a wooden board with parchment paper.
    Nutella In Puff Pastry

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It's great to have you here. I love creating flavor-forward Mediterranean recipes that are simple and delicious.

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Recent Recipes

  • Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Salad recipe on a white plate with a gold fork
    Simple Gluten Free Chicken Salad With Herbs
  • Shrimp Scampi in a black bowl with a green napkin next to it.
    Shrimp Scampi Without Wine
  • Chicken thighs baked with lemon and rosemary.
    Baked Italian Lemon Chicken Thighs
  • a bowl of Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pecans And Cranberries, With A Maple Dijon Vinaigrette with a spoon
    Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts With Pecans and Cranberries

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Hi! I'm Gwen

I’m so happy you are here. I started blogging to share my recipes with family and friends. You will find recipes that are Mediterranean-inspired and flavor-forward. I try to eat simple and seasonally, cooking with fresh whole foods. I hope to inspire you with a love for amazing food, as well as to encourage you to try something new!

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Easy Summer Recipes

  • A round berry pavlova dessert with white, textured meringue topped with whipped cream, berry sauce, and fresh strawberries, cherries, blueberries, and raspberries, served on a white cake stand.
    Berry Pavlova With Fresh Whipped Cream
  • An oven roasted brisket sits in a casserole dish, topped with sliced carrots, tomatoes, and garnished with fresh rosemary and thyme. The tender meat is covered in a rich brown sauce, with plates and seasonings nearby.
    Oven Roasted Brisket with Red Wine and Onions
  • A close-up of golden-brown blueberry yogurt muffins with a crumbly topping and visible blueberry filling, stacked on top of each other against a light background.
    Blueberry Yogurt Muffins with Crumble Topping
  • A glass filled with layers of creamy green pistachio tiramisu mousse and brown biscuit, topped with chopped pistachios, sits on a wooden board surrounded by whole pistachios and another dessert in the background.
    Pistachio Tiramisu In Cups
  • A close-up of a golden-brown potato kugel casserole with a crispy top in a white dish, surrounded by small plates with fresh greens and a green cloth, on a light-colored surface.
    Crispy Potato Kugel Recipe (Passover Friendly)
  • A baked casserole reminiscent of zucchini kugel, topped with neatly arranged rounds of leeks and garnished with fresh thyme in a white rectangular dish. The edges are browned and the vegetables are beautifully golden.
    Zucchini Kugel (Passover Zucchini Casserole with Leeks)

Popular Posts

  • Roasted chickpeas with Mediterranean spices in a white bowl with a spoon and thyme.
    Mediterranean Roasted Chickpeas With Herbs
  • Mediterranean Salmon on a plate with a side of lemons and cherry tomatoes.
    Mediterranean Salmon (Baked, Lemon Oregano)
  • Almond macaroon cookies on a wire rack.
    Easy Almond Macaroon Cookie Recipe (GF)
  • Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad in a white bowl.
    Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad
  • Baked spinach feta and egg casserole slice on a white plate.
    Baked Spinach, Cheese, and Egg Casserole Recipe
  • mushroom, cauliflower, and garlic skillet main photo
    Cauliflower Mushroom Recipe with Garlic Butter and Fresh Herbs

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