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Mediterranean-Inspired Main Course Recipes

Dinner should feel both nourishing and easy. Here you'll find Mediterranean-Inspired Main Course Recipes, 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!

  • Greek lemon chicken and potatoes roasted with lemon slices in a baking dish.
    Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes (Crispy Skin, One Pan)
  • Tuscan Tortellini soup with ground meat and kale in a creamy red tomato-based sauce, served in a Dutch oven with a side of grated cheese.
    Tuscan Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Spinach
  • A bowl of creamy Chicken and White Bean Soup with tender chicken, carrots, greens, and herbs, garnished with parsley. Slices of bread and fresh herbs are arranged nearby on a light surface.
    Chicken and White Bean Soup with Braised, Shredded Thighs
  • Four baked salmon fillets topped with a creamy sauce and capers, in the style of classic salmon piccata, are garnished with lemon slices and parsley and arranged on an oval white platter. Lemons and chopped herbs are nearby on the light-colored surface.
    Salmon Piccata (No Flour, No Wine, Big Flavor)
  • Bowl of vibrant chickpea tuna salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and dill, placed on a white surface with a green napkin, spoon, and fresh parsley nearby.
    Mediterranean Chickpea Tuna Salad (No Mayo)
  • A bowl of creamy garlic parmesan pasta with chicken, topped with tender grilled pieces, is sprinkled with chopped parsley and parmesan cheese. Surrounding the bowl are peppercorns, grated cheese, forks, and a small bowl of paprika.
    Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken
  • A plate with a slice of pistachio crusted salmon, topped with a vibrant green pistachio crust and garnished with lemon slices and parsley. A fork rests on the plate, with a dish of pistachios in the background.
    Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Lemon and Za'atar
  • Three grilled chicken breasts with visible char marks, prepared as Greek chicken with yogurt marinade, are served on a plate with lemon slices and fresh parsley. The plate is surrounded by lemon wedges, parsley, and a garlic bulb on a light surface.
    Greek Chicken With Yogurt Marinade
  • An oven roasted brisket sits in a casserole dish, topped with sliced carrots, tomatoes, and garnished with fresh rosemary and thyme. The tender meat is covered in a rich brown sauce, with plates and seasonings nearby.
    Oven Roasted Brisket with Red Wine and Onions
  • 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.
    Soutzoukakia (Greek Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)
  • 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.
    Chicken Orzo Bake with Lemon and Parmesan
  • 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 Bowl With Couscous
  • 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 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.
    Italian Breaded Chicken (Chicken Milanese, GF)
  • 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.
    Chicken Marsala Thighs (Creamy One-Skillet Recipe)
  • 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.
    Shrimp Oreganata (Italian Baked Shrimp)
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Using a pair of tongs to hold one piece of the boneless beef ribs.
    Boneless Beef Ribs Recipe with Homemade BBQ Sauce
  • image for casseroles that are gluten free
    15 Healthy Low-Carb Casseroles That Are Gluten-Free
  • Chicken Piccata Meatballs in a black skillet with a spoon on the side.
    Chicken Piccata Meatballs In Lemon Caper Sauce
  • Lentil Soup with Sweet potato, spinach, and sausage in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Simple Lentil Soup Recipe with Sausage, Sweet Potato & Spinach
  • gluten free pot roast and carrots in a white bowl
    Italian Pot Roast, Slow Cooker with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • Leek and Goat Cheese Quiche Recipe on a white plate with a fork and arugula
    Leek Quiche With Goat Cheese
  • Chicken breasts in a skillet with a creamy dijon mustard sauce.
    Chicken Dijon (No Wine, No Flour, No Dairy)
  • Quinoa Beet Salad in a white bowl surrounded by a green napkin, mint, and a spoon.
    Beet Quinoa Salad with Goat Cheese and Preserved Lemon
  • Mediterranean Salmon on a plate with a side of lemons and cherry tomatoes.
    Mediterranean Salmon With Lemon, Garlic, and Oregano
  • Baked spinach feta and egg casserole slice on a white plate.
    Spinach Feta Egg Casserole
  • Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Salad recipe on a white plate with a gold fork
    Simple Gluten Free Chicken Salad With Herbs
  • Shrimp Scampi in a black bowl with a green napkin next to it.
    Shrimp Scampi Without Wine
  • Chicken thighs baked with lemon and rosemary.
    Baked Italian Lemon Chicken Thighs
  • Greek Green Beans Recipe in a white bowl.
    Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia) Braised in Tomato Sauce
  • Bowl of The EASIEST Authentic Spanish Gazpacho Soup Recipe with shrimp and cucumber on top.
    Gazpacho With Shrimp
  • Grandma's chicken soup in a black bowl with a spoon lifting some out.
    Grandma's Chicken Soup
  • Easy asparagus and eggs baked on a sheet pan with a spatula for serving.
    Sheet Pan Eggs with Asparagus and Goat Cheese
  • A slice of the halibut on a plate with the lemon caper artichoke sauce over the top.
    Baked Halibut With Capers and Lemon
  • Moroccan salmon on a plate with a pistachio-mint gremolata on top.
    Moroccan Salmon With Pistachio Gremolata
  • Greek baked beans, gigante plaki, in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Butter Bean Recipe (Gigantes Plaki)
  • Tuna nicoise salad on a white platter.
    Tuna Nicoise Salad Recipe (With Dijon Vinaigrette)
  • Creamy low carb Cauliflower soup with chicken featured image
    Cauliflower Soup With Chicken and Herbs
  • A casserole dish with Mediterranean Greek Shrimp topped with feta cheese and baked.
    Greek Shrimp With Feta And Tomatoes
  • Grilled Chicken Kabobs on a white plate with a pesto marinade and rice.
    Marinated Chicken Kabobs with Pesto (Grilled)
  • Baked Eggplant Parmesan Without Breadcrumbs Recipe on a white plate.
    Healthy Eggplant Parm (No Breadcrumbs)
  • Chickpea Orzo Salad in a white bowl with the dressing on the side.
    Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing
  • French Onion Chicken Skillet Featured Image.
    French Onion Chicken
  • Greek Chicken Soup in a black bowl with a spoon.
    Greek Chicken Soup With Lemon And Orzo (Gluten-Free)
  • 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 baked feta pasta with some crusty bread and basil for decoration.
    Feta Tomato Pasta With Garlic And Herbs
  • Salmon with a Citrus relish on a white plate.
    Salmon With Citrus
  • Sheet Pan Shrimp and Veggies cooked and still on the sheet pan.
    Sheet Pan Shrimp With Vegetables (Lemon Garlic)
  • A bowl of zesty quinoa salad in a black bowl surrounded by tomatoes.
    Zesty Quinoa Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette
  • A white plate filled with cheesy chicken meatballs and arugula.
    Meatball Parmigiana
  • Balsamic marinaded flank steak grilled and cut on a cutting board.
    Balsamic Steak Marinade
  • classic italian ribollita soup in a white bowl.
    Tuscan White Bean And Kale Soup (Easy One-Pot Recipe)
  • Keto turkey meatballs on a white plate with basil cream sauce and garnished with parsley
    Gluten Free Turkey Meatballs With Basil Sauce
  • flank steak on a white plate with salad and mango slices.
    Grilled Cuban Steak
  • Easy Homemade Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes on a white plate with strawberries.
    Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes
  • Poultry seasoning spice blend in a jar with a white spoon.
    Substitute For Poultry Seasoning

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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 flavor-forward. 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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