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Mediterranean-Inspired Spring Recipes

Celebrate spring with recipes that highlight the best of the season. From fresh vegetables and vibrant salads to light desserts, these Mediterranean-Inspired Spring Recipes bring color and flavor to your table. You'll find Mediterranean favorites, gluten-free options, and Jewish holiday recipes that make Easter and Passover feel extra special.

Appetizers

  • Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Featured Image
    Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
  • Portuguese Creamy Baked Cheese with Honey and Olive Oil with a spoon pulling the cheese.
    Irresistible Baked Cheese With Honey And Olive Oil
  • A wooden bowl of baba ganoush, inspired by Turkish Eggplant Salad, topped with olive oil, herbs, and spices. A spoon rests beside it on a wooden surface, with flowers and a green dish partly visible in the background.
    Smoky Eggplant Dip (Baba Ganoush Recipe)
  • Mediterranean Citrus Marinated Olives for a Charcuterie Board Featured Image
    Marinated Olives With Citrus
See more Appetizers →

Main Course

  • Baked Eggplant Parmesan Without Breadcrumbs Recipe on a white plate.
    Healthy Eggplant Parm (No Breadcrumbs)
  • Chicken thighs baked with lemon and rosemary.
    Baked Tuscan Chicken
  • 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
See more Main Course →

Side Dish

  • mushroom, cauliflower, and garlic skillet main photo
    Cauliflower Mushroom Recipe with Garlic Butter and Fresh Herbs
  • green beans with a lemon tahini dressing on a white plate
    Pan Fried Green Beans With Lemon Tahini
  • Roasted carrots with tahini sauce and a gremolata on a white platter.
    Roasted Heirloom Carrots With Tahini And Carrot Top Gremolata
  • A slice of vegetable kugel on a white plate accompanied by a fork and green dish towel.
    Vegetable Kugel
See more Healthy Side Dishes →

Dessert

  • Almond macaroon cookies on a wire rack.
    Easy Almond Macaroon Cookie Recipe (GF)
  • Simple Nutella Pie Recipe serving on a white plate with strawberries and a fork with a bite of the pie.
    Nutella Pie
  • Easy Mixed Berry Galette finished with a slice taken out.
    Mixed Berry Galette
  • Easy Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookie Brownie Bar Recipe baked and cooling on a wire rack.
    Chocolate Brownies With Pecans
See more Delicious Desserts →

Breakfast & Brunch

  • Easy Blintz Casserole Recipe featured image. squares of the casserole on a white plate with arugula and eggs.
    Easy Blintz Casserole with Sweet Cheese
  • Leek and Goat Cheese Quiche Recipe on a white plate with a fork and arugula
    Leek Quiche With Goat Cheese
  • A slice of smoked salmon frittata on a white plate with a fork.
    Smoked Salmon Frittata With Goat Cheese
  • two servings of overnight french toast casserole on white plates and served with mixed berries.
    Brioche French Toast Casserole
See more Breakfast & Brunch →
  • A bowl of creamy roasted red bell pepper hummus garnished with chickpeas, parsley, and paprika, surrounded by pita chips and lemon halves on a light surface.
    Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus (Smoky and Creamy)
  • A bowl of marinated artichokes with chopped mint on top and a spoon.
    Marinated Artichokes with Lemon and Fresh Herbs
  • A plate with roasted zucchini halves topped with a lemon yogurt sauce and chopped mint.
    Oven Roasted Zucchini With Lemon Feta Sauce
  • Broiled zucchini topped with a panko and mozzarella crust.
    Zucchini Broiled With Garlic And Mozzarella
  • A baked peach cobbler in a white dish, reminiscent of a peach clafoutis, is topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Sliced peaches and peach halves are visible around the dish.
    Peach Clafoutis with Bourbon and Heavy Cream
  • 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
  • Lemon Yogurt Dip in a small container with a mint sprig.
    Lemon Yogurt Sauce with Feta, Mint, and Garlic
  • Nutella In Puff Pastry on a wooden board with parchment paper.
    Nutella In Puff Pastry
  • White chocolate almond bark with cranberries in broken pieces on parchment paper.
    White Chocolate Almond Bark With Cranberries
  • Roasted cauliflower in a white bowl with tahini sauce on the side.
    Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower With Tahini
  • Grandma's chicken soup in a black bowl with a spoon lifting some out.
    Grandma's Chicken Soup
  • Dark chocolate bark with sea salt stacked on a wire rack.
    Dark Chocolate Bark With Sea Salt
  • chocolate nut clusters on a white platter.
    Chocolate Clusters With Mixed Nuts
  • 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 Recipe With Pecans And Maple Syrup
  • Orange chocolate bark with almonds broken into pieces and stacked on a wire rack.
    Dark Chocolate Orange Bark with Almonds and Orange Zest
  • Chocolate covered stuffed dates stacked on top of each other and one is half eaten.
    Date Snickers (Peanut Butter Stuffed Medjool Dates)
  • Roasted chickpeas with Mediterranean spices in a white bowl with a spoon and thyme.
    Mediterranean Roasted Chickpeas With Herbs
  • 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
  • Easy asparagus and eggs baked on a sheet pan with a spatula for serving.
    Sheet Pan Eggs with Asparagus and Goat Cheese
  • Nutella Ice cream being scooped out of the container.
    Nutella Ice Cream (No Churn, 4 Ingredients)
  • Za'atar pita chips in a white bowl.
    Homemade Pita Chips With Za’atar
  • Greek Yogurt Bark broken into pieces and laid on a black plate.
    Greek Yogurt Bark With Berries and Granola
  • A round berry pavlova dessert with white, textured meringue topped with whipped cream, berry sauce, and fresh strawberries, cherries, blueberries, and raspberries, served on a white cake stand.
    Berry Pavlova With Fresh Whipped Cream
  • Proscuitto wrapped date sitting on parchment paper.
    Prosciutto Wrapped Dates With Goat Cheese
  • 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 bowl of whipped ricotta dip with lemon, honey, and thyme sitting in a black bowl.
    Whipped Ricotta Cheese With Honey and Thyme
  • 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)
  • Lemon blueberry cookies on a wire rack and stacked on top of each other.
    Lemon Blueberry Cookies (Soft & Chewy)
  • Burrata Caprese salad on a white platter with balsamic vinegar drizzled on top.
    Burrata Caprese With Avocado
  • 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
  • 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.
    Cinnamon Roasted Almonds (Easy Candied Almonds)
  • 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
  • Greek baked beans, gigante plaki, in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Butter Bean Recipe (Gigantes Plaki)
  • 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 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Grilled Chicken Kabobs on a white plate with a pesto marinade and rice.
    Marinated Chicken Kabobs with Pesto (Grilled)

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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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Easy Summer Recipes

  • A bowl of creamy roasted red bell pepper hummus garnished with chickpeas, parsley, and paprika, surrounded by pita chips and lemon halves on a light surface.
    Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus (Smoky and Creamy)
  • A baked peach cobbler in a white dish, reminiscent of a peach clafoutis, is topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Sliced peaches and peach halves are visible around the dish.
    Peach Clafoutis with Bourbon and Heavy Cream
  • 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
  • A round berry pavlova dessert with white, textured meringue topped with whipped cream, berry sauce, and fresh strawberries, cherries, blueberries, and raspberries, served on a white cake stand.
    Berry Pavlova With Fresh Whipped Cream
  • 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

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