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Healthy Main Course Recipes

Dinner should feel both nourishing and easy. Here you'll find Mediterranean-inspired main courses, many naturally gluten-free and full of bright flavor. From cozy soups and herby chicken to Jewish family favorites, seafood, and beef, every recipe is made to bring fresh flavor to the table.r on the table in no time.

If you are looking for a simple chicken recipe that will get dinner on the table fast, then look no further than my Baked Gluten Free Lemon Chicken or the Easy Chicken Meatball Parmesan recipe. Do you love soup? We have several delicious soup recipes like this Creamy Cauliflower Soup made with coconut milk!

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 Recipe With Spinach & Sundried Tomatoes (GF)
  • 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.
    Gluten-Free Italian Breaded Chicken (Chicken Milanese)
  • 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.
    Chicken Marsala Meatballs (GF, One Pan)
  • 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.
    Juicy Chicken Marsala Thighs (GF, One Skillet)
  • A white baking dish filled with shrimp oreganata, baked to perfection and topped with golden, crispy breadcrumbs, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley. Two serving spoons are in the dish, and a lemon sits beside it on the table.
    Classic Shrimp Oreganata (Gluten-Free)
  • 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 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.
    Baked Salmon Pesto in 20 Minutes
  • Tuna nicoise salad on a white platter.
    Nicoise Tuna Salad Recipe With A Dijon Dressing
  • Mediterranean Salmon on a plate with a side of lemons and cherry tomatoes.
    Mediterranean Salmon (Baked, Lemon Oregano)
  • A casserole dish with Mediterranean Greek Shrimp topped with feta cheese and baked.
    Mediterranean Greek Shrimp With Feta And Tomatoes
  • Moroccan salmon on a plate with a pistachio-mint gremolata on top.
    Moroccan Salmon With Pistachio Gremolata
  • French Onion Chicken Skillet Featured Image.
    French Onion Chicken Recipe (GF)
  • Shrimp Scampi in a black bowl with a green napkin next to it.
    Shrimp Scampi Without Wine
  • A piece of brown sugar glazed salmon on a black plate with rice and arugula.
    Quick Brown Sugar Baked Salmon with Dijon
  • Salmon with a Citrus relish on a white plate.
    Salmon With Citrus
  • Grilled za'atar chicken with a lemon yogurt garlic sauce on the side.
    Za'atar Chicken
  • flank steak on a white plate with salad and mango slices.
    Grilled Cuban Steak
  • Greek baked beans, gigante plaki, in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Butter Bean Recipe (Gigantes Plaki)
  • Balsamic marinaded flank steak grilled and cut on a cutting board.
    5-Minute Balsamic Marinade For Steak
  • Using a pair of tongs to hold one piece of the boneless beef ribs.
    Easy Oven Baked Boneless Beef Ribs
  • classic italian ribollita soup in a white bowl.
    Tuscan Kale And White Bean Soup (Easy One-Pot Recipe)
  • Baked Eggplant Parmesan Without Breadcrumbs Recipe on a white plate.
    Healthy Eggplant Parm
  • Easy Homemade Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes on a white plate with strawberries.
    Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes
  • Creamy low carb Cauliflower soup with chicken featured image
    Healthy Cauliflower Chicken Soup
  • Poultry seasoning spice blend in a jar with a white spoon.
    Substitute For Poultry Seasoning
  • image for casseroles that are gluten free
    15 Healthy Low-Carb Casseroles That Are Gluten-Free
  • Lentil Soup with Sweet potato, spinach, and sausage in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Lentil Soup With Sausage
  • A black bowl filled with an Italian white bean salad.
    Italian White Bean Salad
  • Mediterranean tuna salad in a white bowl.
    Mediterranean Tuna Salad With Herbs
  • Italian gluten free pasta salad in a white bowl.
    Gluten Free Pasta Salad Recipe with Artichokes and Herbs
  • Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Salad recipe on a white plate with a gold fork
    Simple Gluten Free Chicken Salad With Herbs
  • gluten free pot roast and carrots in a white bowl
    Gluten Free Pot Roast In A Crock Pot
  • A slice of the halibut on a plate with the lemon caper artichoke sauce over the top.
    Roasted Halibut With Capers And Lemon
  • 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
  • Lamb moussaka being lifted with a spatula out of the casserole to show the layers.
    Lamb Moussaka
  • 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
  • Grilled Chicken Kabobs on a white plate with a pesto marinade and rice.
    Pesto Marinated Chicken Kabob
  • Chicken breasts in a skillet with a creamy dijon mustard sauce.
    Creamy Chicken Dijon With Mushrooms
  • Bowl of The EASIEST Authentic Spanish Gazpacho Soup Recipe with shrimp and cucumber on top.
    Gazpacho With Shrimp
  • Sheet Pan Shrimp and Veggies cooked and still on the sheet pan.
    Recipe For Shrimp And Vegetables
  • Greek style lamb burger with tzatziki and arugula on a white plate.
    Lamb Burger (Healthy Greek-Style)
  • A slice of smoked salmon frittata on a white plate with a fork.
    Smoked Salmon Frittata With Goat Cheese
  • Leek and Goat Cheese Quiche Recipe on a white plate with a fork and arugula
    Leek Quiche With Goat Cheese
  • Middle Eastern chicken thighs on a white plate with a bowl of yogurt sauce on the side.
    Middle Eastern Chicken
  • A white plate filled with cheesy chicken meatballs and arugula.
    Meatball Parmigiana
  • Chicken Piccata Meatballs in a black skillet with a spoon on the side.
    Chicken Piccata Meatballs (GF)
  • A slice of vegetable kugel on a white plate accompanied by a fork and green dish towel.
    Vegetable Kugel
  • Greek Chicken Soup in a black bowl with a spoon.
    Greek Chicken Soup With Lemon And Orzo (GF)
  • Grandma's chicken soup in a black bowl with a spoon lifting some out.
    Grandma's Chicken Soup
  • A bowl of baked feta pasta with some crusty bread and basil for decoration.
    Feta Tomato Pasta
  • Chickpea Orzo Salad in a white bowl with the dressing on the side.
    Chickpea Orzo Salad
  • A bowl of zesty quinoa salad in a black bowl surrounded by tomatoes.
    Zesty Quinoa Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette
  • Easy asparagus and eggs baked on a sheet pan with a spatula for serving.
    Easy Baked Eggs With Asparagus
  • Baked spinach feta and egg casserole slice on a white plate.
    Baked Spinach, Cheese, and Egg Casserole Recipe
  • Authentic Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe in a mason jar with a white spoon
    Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning
  • Bone broth in a clear mug with an instant pot in the background.
    Bone Broth
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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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