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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.
    Caprese Salad With Cherry Tomatoes and Crispy Gnocchi
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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.
    Marinated Chicken Kabobs with Pesto (Grilled)
  • Chicken thighs baked with lemon and rosemary.
    Baked Tuscan Chicken
See more Main Course →

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.
    Garlic Smashed Potatoes (Crispy Oven Roasted)
  • 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 Balsamic
See more Healthy Side Dishes →

Dessert

  • 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 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)
See more Delicious Desserts →
  • 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)
  • A gluten-free patriotic trifle recipe with mixed berries, pound cake, pudding, and whipped cream.
    Berry Trifle (Easy Gluten-Free Dessert)
  • Truffle steak sauce in a black bowl with a spoon dripping the sauce.
    Truffle Sauce With Brown Butter for Steak and Pasta
  • banana bread with chocolate chips on a cooling rack
    Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
  • Easy Mixed Berry Galette finished with a slice taken out.
    Mixed Berry Galette
  • 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
  • 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
  • Sliced and roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts And Carrots
  • 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
  • Baked Eggplant Parmesan Without Breadcrumbs Recipe on a white plate.
    Healthy Eggplant Parm (No Breadcrumbs)
  • 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
  • Hearts of Palm salad on a white plate with lettuce and a fork.
    Hearts Of Palm Salad With Avocado
  • Tomato, Nectarine & Mozzarella Salad Recipe on a plate.
    Nectarine Salad With Burrata And Tomatoes
  • 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
  • Homemade Basil Pesto recipe in a mason jar with basil and cheese on a board.
    Basil Pesto Sauce (Homemade)
  • 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
  • Marinated Mozzarella Balls in a white bowl and someone holding one ball.
    Marinated Mozzarella Balls
  • 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 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 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
  • 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
  • Easy Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookie Brownie Bar Recipe baked and cooling on a wire rack.
    Chocolate Brownies With Pecans
  • Greek Village Salad
  • 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 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)
  • 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)
  • A pistachio muffin topped with pistachios and pistachio butter sitting on parchment paper.
    Pistachio Muffins (Easy Bakery-Style Recipe)
  • Someone breaking open the chocolate chip pistachio cookie to show the gooey interior.
    Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cookies
  • 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
  • Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce
  • 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)
  • Grilled za'atar chicken with a lemon yogurt garlic sauce on the side.
    Za'atar Chicken
  • A piece of brown sugar glazed salmon on a black plate with rice and arugula.
    Salmon Baked With Brown Sugar And Dijon
  • Gluten-free potato salad in a white bowl.
    Italian Potato Salad With Green Beans And Fresh Herbs
  • 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
  • Italian gluten free pasta salad in a white bowl.
    Gluten Free Pasta Salad With Artichokes and Herbs (Italian)

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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!

About Me

Easy Spring Recipes

  • 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)
  • 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 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 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.
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