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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 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
See more Healthy Appetizers →

Salads

  • 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
  • A bowl of zesty quinoa salad in a black bowl surrounded by tomatoes.
    Zesty Quinoa Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette
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.
    Smashed Fingerling Potatoes
  • Spinach casserole in a white pan.
    Baked Spinach With Mushrooms
  • Roasted Peppers With Balsamic in a white bowl.
    Roasted Mini Peppers
See more Healthy Side Dishes →

Dessert

  • 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)
  • 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 And Caramel Glaze
  • Someone breaking open the chocolate chip pistachio cookie to show the gooey interior.
    Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cookies
See more Delicious Desserts →
  • Healthy Greek Green Beans
  • Butter Bean Recipe (Gigantes Plaki)
  • Blistered Green Beans With Lemon Tahini
  • Greek Village Salad
  • 5-Minute Balsamic Marinade For Steak
  • Lemon Tahini Sauce
  • Baked Brie Cheese With Honey And Walnuts
  • Healthy Eggplant Parm
  • Neiman Marcus Bars
  • Easy Chicken Roulade Recipe With Spinach & Sundried Tomatoes (GF)
  • Gluten-Free Italian Breaded Chicken (Chicken Milanese)
  • Roasted Honeynut Squash With Pecans
  • Roasted Nuts With Sage And Rosemary
  • Hearts Of Palm Salad
  • Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe
  • Mediterranean Roasted Zucchini Slices
  • Muhammara Recipe (Roasted Red Pepper Dip, GF)
  • Walnut Pesto With Arugula
  • Apple Cider Float
  • Marinated Mozzarella Balls
  • Simple Watermelon Water
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts And Carrots
  • Biscoff Brownies
  • Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
  • Fresh Mint Pesto (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
  • Roasted Cauliflower Salad
  • Pecan Brownies With Chocolate Chunks
  • Marinated Olives With Citrus
  • Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts With Cranberries
  • Jerusalem Salad
  • Heirloom Carrots With A Carrot Top Gremolata
  • Italian White Bean Salad
  • Nut Clusters With Chocolate And Mixed Nuts
  • Baked Salmon Pesto in 20 Minutes
  • Mediterranean Tuna Salad With Herbs
  • Arugula And Beet Salad With Goat Cheese
  • Gluten Free Pasta Salad Recipe with Artichokes and Herbs
  • Savory Baked Feta Dip with Tomatoes, and Herbs
  • Italian Potato Salad With Green Beans And Fresh Herbs
  • Simple Gluten Free Chicken Salad With Herbs
  • Gluten Free Pot Roast In A Crock Pot
  • Prosciutto Wrapped Dates

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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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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • One Pan Chicken Marsala Meatballs in a creamy mushroom and onion sauce, garnished with parsley, served in a white oval dish. A yellow cloth napkin and fresh herbs are partially visible beside this gluten free meal.
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  • A skillet filled with four browned chicken thighs in a creamy mushroom sauce, inspired by Chicken Marsala, garnished with fresh parsley and herbs, sits on a wooden board with a small dish of ground pepper nearby.
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