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Mediterranean-Inspired Appetizer Recipes

From small plates to mezze spreads, these Mediterranean-inspired appetizer recipes are full of bright flavor and simple to make. Many are naturally gluten-free, and a few take cues from my favorite Jewish recipes-perfect for sharing any time of year.

Need a suggestion? Consider these Gluten Free Stuffed Mushrooms With Crab And Cream Cheese , these Herb Spiced Nuts, or our simple Mediterranean Citrus Olives. These family-friendly recipes will please your guests and you will be asked for the recipe!

  • A plate of Greek chicken meatballs garnished with lemon slices and herbs, served with a small bowl of creamy dipping sauce topped with chopped parsley.
    Greek Chicken Meatballs With Lemon and Herbs
  • A white plate filled with golden brown garlic confit cloves, garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs on the side, placed on a light surface with a green cloth nearby.
    Garlic Confit With Thyme and Rosemary
  • A black bowl filled with cubes of marinated feta cheese in herbs and oil, garnished with chopped parsley and red pepper. Slices of bread, a spoon, and a green napkin are nearby on a white surface.
    5-Minute Marinated Feta Cheese With Herbs
  • A white bowl filled with cinnamon roasted almonds, coated in a shiny caramelized sugar layer, sits on a light-colored cloth on a white surface.
    Homemade Cinnamon Roasted Almonds (Candied Almonds)
  • A plate of golden, flaky Greek Spanakopita Triangles topped with sesame seeds and garnished with fresh parsley. The pastries are arranged neatly on a round plate, with a small dish of dipping sauce nearby.
    Easy Greek Spanakopita Triangles with Spinach and Feta
  • A close-up of a baked gluten-free puff pastry cup filled with melted brie cheese, cranberry jam, walnuts, and garnished with a sprig of rosemary, sitting on a wooden surface.
    Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites (Gluten-Free)
  • A white bowl filled with colorful Sicilian caponata, featuring chunks of eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, and herbs, garnished with fresh mint leaves. A spoon rests in the bowl on a light surface.
    Sicilian Caponata with Raisins, Celery & Fresh Herbs
  • A white bowl filled with roasted zucchini slices, garnished with crumbled cheese, fresh mint, chopped herbs, and lemon zest. Orange wedges and a small dish of cheese rest nearby on a white surface.
    Mediterranean Roasted Zucchini Slices
  • A bowl of muhammara dip, made from a classic muhammara recipe, garnished with chopped walnuts, parsley, and pomegranate seeds, displayed on a light-colored plate against a white background.
    Muhammara Recipe (Roasted Red Pepper Dip, GF)
  • A bowl from The Sunday Thymes filled with peeled cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and garlic cloves marinated in olive oil. The bowl rests on a white surface with a green cloth and sprigs of herbs nearby.
    Cherry Tomato Confit With Basil and Thyme (Mediterranean Style)
  • A square white bowl filled with green walnut pesto sauce sits on a white surface, with arugula leaves and walnut pieces nearby. A green cloth and silver spoon are also partially visible next to the bowl.
    Walnut Pesto With Arugula
  • A jar of Pistachio Pesto.
    Easy Pistachio Pesto with Basil and Parmesan
  • A bowl of marinated artichokes with chopped mint on top and a spoon.
    Marinated Artichokes
  • Lemon Yogurt Dip in a small container with a mint sprig.
    Lemon Yogurt Sauce (With Mint And Garlic)
  • Roasted chickpeas with Mediterranean spices in a white bowl with a spoon and thyme.
    Mediterranean Roasted Chickpeas
  • Proscuitto wrapped date sitting on parchment paper.
    Prosciutto Wrapped Dates
  • Greek baked beans, gigante plaki, in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Butter Bean Recipe (Gigantes Plaki)
  • Roasted cauliflower in a white bowl with tahini sauce on the side.
    Roasted Cauliflower With Tahini
  • White Bean Dip With roasted garlic and rosemary in a black bowl with a sprig of rosemary on top.
    Easy White Bean Dip (Vegan)
  • Marinated Mozzarella Balls in a white bowl and someone holding one ball.
    Marinated Mozzarella Balls
  • Baked Brie with honey and walnuts in a white bowl with thyme and rosemary.
    Baked Brie With Honey And Walnuts
  • Baked feta in a white casserole dish with tomatoes, garlic, and shallots.
    Savory Baked Feta Dip with Tomatoes, and Herbs
  • A bowl of whipped ricotta dip with lemon, honey, and thyme sitting in a black bowl.
    Whipped Ricotta Dip
  • Quick Spinach And Crab Dip Featured Image. Holding a cracker with some dip on it.
    Spinach And Crab Dip (GF)
  • Homemade crispy oven baked kale in a white bowl.
    Dehydrated Kale Chips
  • A white bowl filled with roasted nuts, including almonds, cashews, pecans, and pumpkin seeds, sits with a gold spoon beside it. Fresh herbs are placed nearby on a wooden surface.
    Roasted Nuts With Sage And Rosemary
  • 29 gluten free appetizers for Thanksgiving.
    29 Gluten Free Appetizers For Thanksgiving
  • pumpkin fluff dip in a white bowl with ginger snaps. featured image.
    Pumpkin Fluff Recipe (5 Minutes, No-Bake)
  • Mediterranean Citrus Marinated Olives for a Charcuterie Board Featured Image
    Marinated Olives With Citrus
  • Za'atar pita chips in a white bowl.
    Pita Chips Recipe With Za'atar
  • Portuguese Creamy Baked Cheese with Honey and Olive Oil with a spoon pulling the cheese.
    Irresistible Baked Cheese With Honey And Olive Oil
  • Turkish Grilled or Roasted Eggplant Salad Recipe Featured Image
    Turkish Eggplant Salad
  • Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Featured Image
    Crab Stuffed Mushrooms With Cream Cheese (GF)
  • image for a roundup of 19 gluten free appetizers for holidays.
    19 Gluten Free Holiday Party Snacks And Appetizers
A picture of Gwen Wolken in her home.

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 mostly gluten-free. 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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    Spanish Chocolate Krispy Treats (Turrón de Chocolate)
  • A pistachio ricotta cake, topped with powdered sugar and chopped pistachios, is cut into eight slices and displayed on a beige plate. A cup of coffee and a piece of newspaper are seen in the background.
    Moist Pistachio Ricotta Cake
  • Round white pot filled with Greek Beef Meatballs, or Soutzoukakia, in rich red tomato sauce, garnished with chopped parsley. A striped towel, wooden spoon, and fresh parsley leaves are nearby on a light-colored tabletop.
    Greek Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (Soutzoukakia)
  • A cast iron skillet filled with creamy chicken orzo bake, wilted spinach, and five golden-brown chicken thighs, garnished with grated cheese and herbs, sits on a light surface near a striped towel.
    Creamy Chicken Orzo Bake (One-Pan Dinner)
  • A pot of Penne Pomodoro with Italian tomato sauce, fresh basil leaves, and grated cheese, surrounded by tomatoes, garlic, basil, and a checked cloth on a white surface—a classic Italian dish.
    Penne Pomodoro With Tomato and Basil
  • A Mediterranean bowl filled with grilled chicken, couscous, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion, tzatziki sauce, and crumbled feta cheese, surrounded by bowls of olives and tomatoes.
    Mediterranean Chicken Couscous Bowl

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