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Fourth Of July Recipes

Celebrate the Fourth of July with recipes that bring color, flavor, and ease to your table. From Mediterranean-inspired grilled dishes to gluten-free sides and summer desserts, these recipes are perfect for gathering with family and friends.

Tasty Appetizers:

  • Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Featured Image
    Crab Stuffed Mushrooms With Cream Cheese (GF)
  • 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
  • Turkish Grilled or Roasted Eggplant Salad Recipe Featured Image
    Turkish Eggplant Salad

Delicious Main Course Meals:

  • flank steak on a white plate with salad and mango slices.
    Grilled Cuban Steak
  • Greek style lamb burger with tzatziki and arugula on a white plate.
    Lamb Burger (Healthy Greek-Style)
  • Grilled Chicken Kabobs on a white plate with a pesto marinade and rice.
    Pesto Marinated Chicken Kabob
  • A white plate filled with cheesy chicken meatballs and arugula.
    Meatball Parmigiana
  • Bowl of The EASIEST Authentic Spanish Gazpacho Soup Recipe with shrimp and cucumber on top.
    Gazpacho With Shrimp
  • featured image for authentic chimichurri sauce recipe in a mason jar with garlic on the side.
    Argentinian Chimichurri
  • Keto turkey meatballs on a white plate with basil cream sauce and garnished with parsley
    Gluten Free Turkey Meatballs With Basil Sauce
  • Chicken thighs baked with lemon and rosemary.
    Baked Tuscan Chicken

Wonderful Salads:

  • Gluten-free potato salad in a white bowl.
    Italian Potato Salad With Green Beans And Fresh Herbs
  • Cold lentil salad in a white bowl.
    Greek Lentil Salad With Lemon Dressing
  • Warm Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe on a white plate with a striped napkin and a fork.
    Roasted Cauliflower Salad
  • Tomato, Nectarine & Mozzarella Salad Recipe on a plate.
    Nectarine Salad With Burrata And Tomatoes
  • Cold asparagus salad with lemon, herbs, cheese, and nuts in a white bowl.
    Asparagus Salad With Lemon And Herbs
  • Arugula, date, feta, and pistachio salad in a white bowl.
    Arugula Salad With Feta
  • Greek Village Salad
  • jerusalem salad in a white bowl.
    Jerusalem Salad

Side Dish Recipes for a crowd:

  • Quick low carb grilled and marinated portobello mushrooms on a white plate.
    Portobella Mushroom Marinade (Grilled)
  • Truffle steak sauce in a black bowl with a spoon dripping the sauce.
    Truffle Sauce With Brown Butter for Steak and Pasta
  • 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
  • Roasted smashed potatoes in a white bowl with rosemary on top.
    Garlic Smashed Potatoes (Crispy Oven Roasted)
  • green beans with a lemon tahini dressing on a white plate
    Blistered Green Beans With Lemon Tahini
  • Homemade Basil Pesto recipe in a mason jar with basil and cheese on a board.
    Basil Pesto Sauce (Homemade)
  • Roasted carrots with tahini sauce and a gremolata on a white platter.
    Heirloom Carrots With A Carrot Top Gremolata
  • a bowl of Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pecans And Cranberries, With A Maple Dijon Vinaigrette with a spoon
    Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts With Cranberries

Desserts For A Crowd:

  • Peach sorbet in a loaf pan with mint and a scoop.
    Peach Sorbet (3 Ingredients, No Churn)
  • Easy Mixed Berry Galette finished with a slice taken out.
    Mixed Berry Galette
  • Simple Nutella Pie Recipe serving on a white plate with strawberries and a fork with a bite of the pie.
    No-Bake Nutella Pie (GF Option)
  • Easy Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookie Brownie Bar Recipe baked and cooling on a wire rack.
    Chocolate Brownies With Pecans

Did you try this recipe? I would love to hear about it! Scroll down to the comment section and leave a ⭐️ rating and review. Share it on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

xoxoxo

Gwen

  • A gluten-free patriotic trifle recipe with mixed berries, pound cake, pudding, and whipped cream.
    Berry Trifle (Easy Gluten-Free Dessert)
  • 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
  • Holding a biscoff brownie and watching the center drip down.
    Biscoff Brownies (Fudgy Brownies With Cookie Butter)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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 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 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Italian gluten free pasta salad in a white bowl.
    Gluten Free Pasta Salad With Artichokes and Herbs (Italian)
  • 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
  • Balsamic marinaded flank steak grilled and cut on a cutting board.
    Balsamic Steak Marinade
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Greek Green Beans Recipe in a white bowl.
    Healthy Greek Green Beans
  • 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 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 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
  • 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
  • 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 slice of Unique Apple Cranberry Torte Dessert Recipe on a white plate with blackberries.
    Apple Cranberry Tart With An Oatmeal Crust
  • A glass of watermelon Agua Fresca with a watermelon garnish and mint.
    Simple Watermelon Water
  • A black bowl filled with an Italian white bean salad.
    Italian White Bean Salad
  • Arugula, beet, and goat cheese salad in a white bowl with a fork stuck in it.
    Arugula And Beet Salad With Goat Cheese
  • Baked feta in a white casserole dish with tomatoes, garlic, and shallots.
    Savory Baked Feta Dip with Tomatoes, and Herbs
  • Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Salad recipe on a white plate with a gold fork
    Simple Gluten Free Chicken Salad With Herbs
  • Rice Krispies on parchment paper.
    Chocolate And Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

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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

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  • 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.
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  • 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 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 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
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