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Mediterranean-Inspired Holiday Recipes

Whether you're cooking for a family gathering or hosting friends, these holiday recipes make every occasion feel special. You'll find Mediterranean-inspired dishes, gluten-free options, and a few Jewish favorites that bring warmth and flavor to the table all year long.

Some of my personal favorites are the Haystacks Candy, White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies, and the Dark Chocolate Bark!

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  • Lamb moussaka being lifted with a spatula out of the casserole to show the layers.
    Lamb Moussaka
  • Baked Eggplant Parmesan Without Breadcrumbs Recipe on a white plate.
    Healthy Eggplant Parm (No Breadcrumbs)
  • A white plate filled with cheesy chicken meatballs and arugula.
    Meatball Parmigiana
  • Chicken thighs baked with lemon and rosemary.
    Baked Tuscan Chicken
  • Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread with an orange and a bowl of cranberries
    Cranberry Walnut Bread With Orange Glaze
  • White chocolate almond bark with cranberries in broken pieces on parchment paper.
    White Chocolate Almond Bark
  • Dark chocolate bark with sea salt stacked on a wire rack.
    Dark Chocolate Bark
  • A stack of milk chocolate almond bark set on a wire rack.
    Milk Chocolate Bark With Almonds
  • Gluten-free Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cookie Bars on a white plate
    Cranberry Bliss Bars (Gluten-Free Starbucks Copycat)
  • white chocolate and dark chocolate studded with crushed peppermint.
    Homemade Dark Chocolate Bark With Peppermint

Appetizers

  • 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)

Main Course Meals

  • 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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Side Dishes

  • A white plate with a neatly arranged row of roasted asparagus with lemon, topped with golden brown crispy crumbs or crushed crackers.
    Roasted Asparagus With Lemon And Matzo Crumble
  • A beige bowl filled with creamy French Onion Pasta, topped with shredded Gruyère cheese, black pepper, and a sprig of thyme. A fork, a gray napkin, and fresh garlic are nearby.
    French Onion Pasta with Gruyère Cheese
  • 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 (Sweet and Sour Eggplant Recipe)
  • 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
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Salads

  • A black bowl filled with Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, red onion slices, olives, and pesto, garnished with fresh basil. A spoon, fork, and napkin are beside the bowl, with extra pesto in a small dish nearby.
    Tortellini Pasta Salad With Pesto
  • Tuna nicoise salad on a white platter.
    Tuna Nicoise Salad Recipe (With Dijon Vinaigrette)
  • Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad in a white bowl.
    Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad
  • Arugula, beet, and goat cheese salad in a white bowl with a fork stuck in it.
    Arugula And Beet Salad With Goat Cheese
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Brunch & Eggs

  • 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
  • Two glasses of green pistachio latte, made using a delicious pistachio latte recipe, are topped with foam and chopped pistachios on a white surface, surrounded by scattered pistachios and a small bowl of green sauce.
    Pistachio Latte Recipe With Real Pistachio Spread
  • A bowl of gluten free gnocchi salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, red bell pepper, and fresh basil sits on a light surface, accompanied by a spoon and green napkin.
    Caprese Salad With Cherry Tomatoes and Crispy Gnocchi
  • A round, baked monkey bread made in a Bundt Pan is topped with chopped nuts and cinnamon glaze, sitting on a white plate on a white surface next to a green napkin and a fork.
    Sweet Noodle Kugel In A Bundt Pan
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Desserts

  • Nutella In Puff Pastry on a wooden board with parchment paper.
    Nutella In Puff Pastry
  • Holding a slice of Cinnamon Banana Bread.
    Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
  • Gluten free zucchini muffins stacked on top of each other with the top muffin half eaten.
    Healthy Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins (DF)
  • Chocolate covered stuffed dates stacked on top of each other and one is half eaten.
    Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
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  • 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.
    Spanakopita Triangles (Greek Spinach and Feta Phyllo Appetizer)
  • Creamy low carb Cauliflower soup with chicken featured image
    Cauliflower Soup With Chicken and Herbs
  • 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 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 (Mediterranean Style)
  • banana bread with chocolate chips on a cooling rack
    Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
  • 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 Rosemary And Sage
  • A gluten-free pumpkin muffin half eaten and laying in a paper liner.
    Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
  • Holding a biscoff brownie and watching the center drip down.
    Biscoff Brownies (Fudgy Brownies With Cookie Butter)
  • Banana and Pumpkin muffins stacked on top of each other on a wire rack.
    Banana And Pumpkin Muffins
  • Someone picking up one raspberry white chocolate blondie from a stack of blondies on parchment paper.
    Chewy Raspberry White Chocolate Blondies
  • Warm Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe on a white plate with a striped napkin and a fork.
    Roasted Cauliflower Salad
  • A round Apple Caramel Cake topped with chopped pecans sits on a light surface with an apple nearby. The cake has a golden-brown, rustic appearance, a moist center, and is perfect drizzled with caramel glaze.
    Apple Caramel Cake With Pecans
  • two servings of overnight french toast casserole on white plates and served with mixed berries.
    Brioche French Toast Casserole
  • Simple Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries on a white plate
    Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries (With Dried Cherries)
  • Chickpea Orzo Salad in a white bowl with the dressing on the side.
    Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing
  • Shrimp Scampi in a black bowl with a green napkin next to it.
    Shrimp Scampi Without Wine
  • 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
  • Gluten free corn casserole in a white casserole dish with a gold spoon and napkin.
    Gluten Free Corn Casserole (Cheesy Jiffy Style)
  • A white bowl filled with Roasted Mini Peppers—red and orange—garlic cloves, and fresh herbs, sits on a light surface beside a fork and a green napkin.
    Pan Roasted Mini Peppers with Balsamic
  • French Onion Chicken Skillet Featured Image.
    French Onion Chicken
  • Someone holding a lemon poppy seed cookie after having taken a bite out of it.
    Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
  • Arugula Quinoa Salad in a black bowl with the dressing on the side.
    Arugula Quinoa Salad With Roasted Zucchini
  • Marinated Mozzarella Balls in a white bowl and someone holding one ball.
    Marinated Mozzarella Balls
  • 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 bowl of rigatoni creamy pasta topped with ground meat, fresh herbs, and grated cheese, placed on a light table with bowls of pasta, grated cheese, and fresh parsley nearby.
    Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta With Spinach
  • Easy Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookie Brownie Bar Recipe baked and cooling on a wire rack.
    Chocolate Brownies With Pecans
  • Roasted smashed potatoes in a white bowl with rosemary on top.
    Garlic Smashed Potatoes (Crispy Oven Roasted)
  • A square white bowl filled with vibrant mint pesto sauce, garnished with a sprig of mint. A wooden spoon and slivered almonds rest nearby on a white surface.
    Fresh Mint Pesto (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
  • A jar of Pistachio Pesto.
    Pistachio Pesto Recipe (Easy Basil Pesto With Pistachios)
  • A cooked salmon pesto fillet topped with green sauce on a white plate, garnished with lemon wedges, yellow cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a small bowl of extra pesto with a wooden spoon.
    Salmon With Pesto Sauce (Easy Mediterranean Dinner)
  • Dark chocolate truffles stacked on a white plate with several coated with cocoa powder, coconut, or nuts.
    Dark Chocolate Truffles (Easy 2 Ingredient Recipe)
  • Gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate chip cookies on parchment paper and a wire rack.
    Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
  • Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake with one slice starting to come out of the cake.
    Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake (Gluten-Free, Passover)
  • Greek Chicken Soup in a black bowl with a spoon.
    Greek Chicken Soup With Lemon And Orzo (Gluten-Free)
  • Someone breaking open the chocolate chip pistachio cookie to show the gooey interior.
    Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cookies
  • A black plate with two crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Milanese fillets, a handful of fresh arugula, two slices of lemon, and cherry tomatoes in the background. A fork and napkin are beside the plate.
    Italian Breaded Chicken (Chicken Milanese, GF)
  • A piece of brown sugar glazed salmon on a black plate with rice and arugula.
    Salmon Baked With Brown Sugar And Dijon
  • A glass trifle bowl filled with layers of chocolate mousse, bananas, chopped nuts, and chocolate pieces—a decadent trifle with chocolate—topped with more bananas and chocolate crumbles. Bowls of extra toppings sit in the background.
    Trifle With Chocolate, Bananas, And Cashews (Gluten-Free)
  • Gluten-free potato salad in a white bowl.
    Italian Potato Salad With Green Beans And Fresh Herbs
  • Salmon with a Citrus relish on a white plate.
    Salmon With Citrus
  • Sliced chicken roulade with spinach, sundried tomatoes, and herbs, arranged on fresh spinach leaves atop a wooden board, garnished with chopped parsley and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
    Easy Chicken Roulade With Spinach & Sundried Tomatoes (GF)
  • Chocolate dipped macaroons on a white plate.
    Gluten Free Coconut Macaroons (Without Condensed Milk)

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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 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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  • A glass trifle bowl filled with layers of chocolate mousse, bananas, chopped nuts, and chocolate pieces—a decadent trifle with chocolate—topped with more bananas and chocolate crumbles. Bowls of extra toppings sit in the background.
    Trifle With Chocolate, Bananas, And Cashews (Gluten-Free)
  • A white plate stacked with chocolate krispy treats, their crunchy, textured surface on display, sits on a white table near a few chocolate pieces and a partially visible white bowl.
    Spanish Chocolate Krispy Treats (Turrón de Chocolate)
  • 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 bowl of rigatoni creamy pasta topped with ground meat, fresh herbs, and grated cheese, placed on a light table with bowls of pasta, grated cheese, and fresh parsley nearby.
    Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta With Spinach

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