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Mediterranean-Inspired Summer Recipes

Summer is made for simple, flavorful meals that bring people together. These Mediterranean-inspired recipes are light, colorful, and easy to prepare, perfect for warm evenings, casual gatherings, and lazy weekends. You'll find gluten-free options, fresh vegetables, and desserts that taste like sunshine.

Appetizers

  • 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)
See more Appetizers →

Salads

  • 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
  • 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.
    Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad With Gnocchi (GF)
  • A black bowl filled with chicken and pesto pasta salad-penne tossed with cherry tomatoes, spinach leaves, mozzarella chunks, olives, and chicken in pesto sauce-sits on a light surface.
    Chicken And Pesto Pasta Salad (GF)
  • 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 Pesto Pasta Salad (GF)
  • A jar of Pistachio Pesto.
    Easy Pistachio Pesto with Basil and Parmesan
  • Tuna nicoise salad on a white platter.
    Nicoise Tuna Salad Recipe With A Dijon Dressing
  • Arugula Quinoa Salad in a black bowl with the dressing on the side.
    Arugula Quinoa Salad With Roasted Zucchini
  • Quinoa Beet Salad in a white bowl surrounded by a green napkin, mint, and a spoon.
    Beet And Quinoa Salad with Pistachios and Goat Cheese
See more Salads & Dressings →

Main Dishes

  • Greek style lamb burger with tzatziki and arugula on a white plate.
    Lamb Burger (Healthy Greek-Style)
  • flank steak on a white plate with salad and mango slices.
    Grilled Cuban Steak
  • Grilled Chicken Kabobs on a white plate with a pesto marinade and rice.
    Pesto Marinated Chicken Kabob
  • Chicken thighs baked with lemon and rosemary.
    Baked Tuscan Chicken
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Sides

  • Quick low carb grilled and marinated portobello mushrooms on a white plate.
    Portobella Mushroom Marinade (Grilled)
  • Roasted smashed potatoes in a white bowl with rosemary on top.
    Crispy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes With Garlic
  • Spinach casserole in a white pan.
    Baked Spinach With Mushrooms
  • 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 Thyme
See more Healthy Side Dishes →

Dessert

  • 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 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
  • Close-up of Cannoli Cookies with chocolate chips, drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with orange zest, with more cookies and chocolate chips in the background on a light surface.
    Cannoli Cookies With Ricotta and Orange Zest
  • Two Italian almond cookies with almond flour, dusted in powdered sugar, are stacked; the top cookie has a bite missing, exposing its soft, crumbly interior. The background is light and blurred.
    Italian Almond Cookies with Almond Flour (Soft Amaretti Style, GF)
See more Delicious Desserts →
  • Bacon and gruyere egg bites on a white plate.
    Bacon And Gruyere Egg Bites (Starbucks Copycat)
  • 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 of zesty quinoa salad in a black bowl surrounded by tomatoes.
    Zesty Quinoa Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Homemade crispy oven baked kale in a white bowl.
    Dehydrated Kale Chips
  • Balsamic marinaded flank steak grilled and cut on a cutting board.
    Balsamic Steak Marinade
  • 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
  • Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette Salad Dressing on lettuce which is sitting on a black plate.
    Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette
  • Spinach mushroom cheese egg souffle roll on a white plate.
    Egg Souffle Rolled With Spinach And Mushrooms
  • Tabbouleh salad in a black bowl.
    Cauliflower Tabbouleh
  • Baked Brie with honey and walnuts in a white bowl with thyme and rosemary.
    Baked Brie With Honey And Walnuts
  • Peach sorbet in a loaf pan with mint and a scoop.
    Peach Sorbet (3 Ingredients, No Churn)
  • Mixed berries in a white bowl with vanilla ice cream.
    Fruit Crisp with Mixed Berries and Matzo Streusel (GF)
  • Neiman Marcus Bars stacked on top of each other and on a white plate with raspberries and whipped cream.
    Neiman Marcus Bars
  • Egg bites piled on a white plate with chives scattered around.
    Starbucks Egg White Bites Recipe
  • Simple Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries on a white plate
    Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe
  • Cold asparagus salad with lemon, herbs, cheese, and nuts in a white bowl.
    Asparagus Salad With Lemon And Herbs
  • Greek baked beans, gigante plaki, in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Butter Bean Recipe (Gigantes Plaki)
  • Greek Green Beans Recipe in a white bowl.
    Healthy Greek Green Beans
  • Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce
  • 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
  • Tomato, Nectarine & Mozzarella Salad Recipe on a plate.
    Nectarine Salad With Burrata Cheese
  • green beans with a lemon tahini dressing on a white plate
    Blistered Green Beans With Lemon Tahini
  • Greek Village Salad
  • Lemon Garlic Tahini Sauce in a jar. Featured Image
    Lemon Tahini Sauce
  • Baked Eggplant Parmesan Without Breadcrumbs Recipe on a white plate.
    Healthy Eggplant Parm
  • A baked roasted honeynut squash half on a white tray, topped with melted butter, chopped pecans, and a drizzle of syrup. The flesh is golden and slightly caramelized.
    Roasted Honeynut Squash With Pecans
  • 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
  • Hearts of Palm salad on a white plate with lettuce and a fork.
    Hearts Of Palm Salad
  • 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 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
  • ice cream, apple cider, ginger ale, in a glass mug with caramel sauce.
    Apple Cider Float
  • Marinated Mozzarella Balls in a white bowl and someone holding one ball.
    Marinated Mozzarella Balls
  • A glass of watermelon Agua Fresca with a watermelon garnish and mint.
    Simple Watermelon Water
  • Sliced and roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts And Carrots
  • Holding a biscoff brownie and watching the center drip down.
    Biscoff Brownies
  • Holding a slice of Cinnamon Banana Bread.
    Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
  • 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)
  • Warm Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe on a white plate with a striped napkin and a fork.
    Roasted Cauliflower Salad
  • Easy Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookie Brownie Bar Recipe baked and cooling on a wire rack.
    Pecan Brownies With Chocolate Chunks

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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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