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Delicious & Healthy Side Dish Recipes

Brighten your plate with Mediterranean-inspired side dishes that add color, flavor, and freshness to every meal. You'll find roasted vegetables, crunchy salads, gluten-free grains, and a few Jewish favorites that bring comfort and balance to your table.

Looking for easy sides to start with? Try our Roasted Carrots With Tahini or our Smashed Potatoes With Garlic and don't forget our often-used Lemon Tahini Dressing!

Side Dishes

  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • A pan of vibrant Mediterranean rice, colored with turmeric and garnished with chopped almonds, dried cranberries, and fresh parsley, sits beside an orange towel and a wooden spoon.
    Mediterranean Rice with Turmeric, Almonds, and Raisins
  • 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 bowl from The Sunday Thymes filled with peeled cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and garlic cloves marinated in olive oil. The bowl rests on a white surface with a green cloth and sprigs of herbs nearby.
    Cherry Tomato Confit With Basil and Thyme (Mediterranean Style)
  • A round, baked monkey bread made in a Bundt Pan is topped with chopped nuts and cinnamon glaze, sitting on a white plate on a white surface next to a green napkin and a fork.
    Sweet Bundt Pan Noodle Kugel With Cinnamon and Raisins
  • A golden-brown carrot ring Bundt cake with a ridged, ring shape sits on a white plate atop a light-colored surface.
    Carrot Ring With Brown Sugar And Lemon
  • A baked cottage cheese noodle casserole with a golden, crispy, and slightly browned top layer, featuring swirls and peaks in a white rectangular dish. The edges show some caramelization and browning.
    Classic Cottage Cheese Noodle Kugel (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)
  • Broiled zucchini topped with a panko and mozzarella crust.
    Zucchini Broiled With Garlic And Cheese
  • A bowl of marinated artichokes with chopped mint on top and a spoon.
    Marinated Artichokes
  • A plate with roasted zucchini halves topped with a lemon yogurt sauce and chopped mint.
    Zucchini With Feta
  • Mediterranean Eggplant on a white plate with a fork.
    Mediterranean Eggplant (With Lemon Yogurt Sauce)
  • 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
  • Chickpea Orzo Salad in a white bowl with the dressing on the side.
    Chickpea Orzo Salad
  • Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad in a white bowl.
    Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad
  • A pistachio muffin topped with pistachios and pistachio butter sitting on parchment paper.
    Pistachio Muffins
  • Mediterranean tuna salad in a white bowl.
    Mediterranean Tuna Salad With Herbs
  • Greek baked beans, gigante plaki, in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Butter Bean Recipe (Gigantes Plaki)
  • Cold asparagus salad with lemon, herbs, cheese, and nuts in a white bowl.
    Asparagus Salad With Lemon And Herbs
  • A piece of carrot kugel topped with pecans and brown sugar on a white plate.
    Carrot Kugel
  • Greek Green Beans Recipe in a white bowl.
    Healthy Greek Green Beans
  • Tabbouleh salad in a black bowl.
    Cauliflower Tabbouleh
  • 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 Thyme
  • Roasted smashed potatoes in a white bowl with rosemary on top.
    Crispy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes With Garlic
  • A white bowl filled with whole berry cranberry sauce, garnished with orange zest. A gold spoon rests on a green napkin next to the bowl, with cranberries and a cinnamon stick nearby on a white surface.
    Homemade Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Spices
  • green beans with a lemon tahini dressing on a white plate
    Blistered Green Beans With Lemon Tahini
  • mushroom, cauliflower, and garlic skillet main photo
    Cauliflower Mushroom Recipe with Garlic Butter and Fresh Herbs
  • Lemon Garlic Tahini Sauce in a jar. Featured Image
    Lemon Tahini Sauce
  • A baked roasted honeynut squash half on a white tray, topped with melted butter, chopped pecans, and a drizzle of syrup. The flesh is golden and slightly caramelized.
    Roasted Honeynut Squash With Pecans
  • Sliced and roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts And Carrots
  • Cornbread slices on a white plate.
    Gluten Free Cornbread Recipe
  • Gluten free sweet potato casserole in a white dish with pecans scattered around it.
    Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole With A Pecan Streusel
  • a bowl of Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pecans And Cranberries, With A Maple Dijon Vinaigrette with a spoon
    Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts With Cranberries
  • Roasted carrots with tahini sauce and a gremolata on a white platter.
    Heirloom Carrots With A Carrot Top Gremolata
  • A black bowl filled with an Italian white bean salad.
    Italian White Bean Salad
  • Gluten-free potato salad in a white bowl.
    Italian Potato Salad With Green Beans And Fresh Herbs
  • Spinach casserole in a white pan.
    Baked Spinach With Mushrooms
  • Quick low carb grilled and marinated portobello mushrooms on a white plate.
    Portobella Mushroom Marinade (Grilled)
  • Gluten free creamed corn in a black bowl with someone spooning some out.
    Quick Gluten Free Creamed Corn
  • A slice of vegetable kugel on a white plate accompanied by a fork and green dish towel.
    Vegetable Kugel
  • Roasted cauliflower in a white bowl with tahini sauce on the side.
    Roasted Cauliflower With Tahini
  • Gluten free corn casserole in a white casserole dish with a gold spoon and napkin.
    Gluten Free Corn Casserole
  • A bowl of baked feta pasta with some crusty bread and basil for decoration.
    Feta Tomato Pasta
  • Homemade Basil Pesto recipe in a mason jar with basil and cheese on a board.
    Homemade Basil Pesto
  • cover for roundup of 21 unique gluten free side dishes for thanksgiving
    21 Unique Gluten-Free Side Dishes For Thanksgiving
  • Truffle steak sauce in a black bowl with a spoon dripping the sauce.
    Brown Butter Truffle Sauce (Keto)
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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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Easy Winter Recipes

  • 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)
  • 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 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 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

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