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Mediterranean-Inspired Winter Recipes

Warm up your kitchen with Mediterranean-inspired recipes perfect for the season. From hearty soups and comforting mains to gluten-free sides and a few Jewish holiday favorites, these dishes are made for gathering and savoring all winter long.

Try the Tuscan Lemon Chicken Thighs , Eggplant Parm Without Breadcrumbs, or the Easy Feta Pasta. Pair these delicious dishes with salads or sides like the Italian Potato Salad or the Arugula And Beet Salad With Goat Cheese.

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  • Chicken breasts in a skillet with a creamy dijon mustard sauce.
    Main Course
  • Gluten-free potato salad in a white bowl.
    Salads & Dressings
  • mushroom, cauliflower, and garlic skillet main photo
    Healthy Side Dishes
  • A gluten-free patriotic trifle recipe with mixed berries, pound cake, pudding, and whipped cream.
    Delicious Desserts
  • two servings of overnight french toast casserole on white plates and served with mixed berries.
    Breakfast & Brunch
Chicken thighs baked with lemon and rosemary.

Tuscan Lemon Chicken

The easiest dinner to make when having family over!

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Top 10 Recipes

The best of the best!

  • Baked spinach feta and egg casserole slice on a white plate.
    Spinach Feta Egg Casserole
  • Almond macaroon cookies on a wire rack.
    Easy Almond Macaroon Cookie Recipe (GF)
  • Chocolate Chow Mein Noodle Cookies on a white plate
    Haystack Cookies: Chocolate Butterscotch, No-Bake
  • mushroom, cauliflower, and garlic skillet main photo
    Cauliflower Mushroom Recipe with Garlic Butter and Fresh Herbs
  • Truffle steak sauce in a black bowl with a spoon dripping the sauce.
    Truffle Sauce With Brown Butter for Steak and Pasta
  • Neiman Marcus Bars stacked on top of each other and on a white plate with raspberries and whipped cream.
    Neiman Marcus Bars
  • Bacon and gruyere egg bites on a white plate.
    Bacon And Gruyere Egg Bites (Starbucks Copycat)
  • Gluten free creamed corn in a black bowl with someone spooning some out.
    Gluten Free Creamed Corn (Ready in 15 Minutes)
  • Keto turkey meatballs on a white plate with basil cream sauce and garnished with parsley
    Gluten Free Turkey Meatballs With Basil Sauce
  • Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Featured Image
    Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Appetizers

  • A clay bowl filled with roasted red peppers, sliced garlic, and herbs in oil sits at the center, surrounded by bread slices, honey, balsamic vinegar, chili flakes, and a salt dish.
    Roasted Red Peppers with Honey, Garlic, and Thyme
  • An assortment of herbs, spices, and ingredients including garlic, lemon, shallots, olive oil, vinegar, honey, ground spices, and fresh greens arranged on a white surface-perfect essentials for anyone exploring Mediterranean cooking or looking for a beginner's guide to the vibrant Mediterranean diet.
    Mediterranean Cooking 101: A Beginner's Guide
  • 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
  • A bowl of roasted beets, cut into pieces and garnished with fresh herbs, is surrounded by small dishes with oil and peppercorns on a light table.
    Roasted Beets With A Garlic, Thyme, Honey Glaze

Main Course

  • 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
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Healthy Side Dishes

  • A white plate with roasted broccoli and cauliflower florets, lightly browned, sits on a light surface. Lemons, garlic, and parsley are visible in the background, complementing the vibrant roasted broccoli and cauliflower.
    Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Crispy Breadcrumbs
  • 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 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 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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Salads & Dressings

  • 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 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
  • 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
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Apple Cranberry Torte

A little dessert is a cornerstone part of a healthy, balanced diet.

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  • A slice of Unique Apple Cranberry Torte Dessert Recipe on a white plate with blackberries.
    Apple Cranberry Crisp (With a Buttery Oat Crust)
  • Chocolate dipped macaroons on a white plate.
    Gluten Free Coconut Macaroons (Without Condensed Milk)
  • Simple Nutella Pie Recipe serving on a white plate with strawberries and a fork with a bite of the pie.
    Nutella Pie
  • Rice Krispies on parchment paper.
    Chocolate And Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

All Recipes

  • Chicken Piccata Meatballs in a black skillet with a spoon on the side.
    Chicken Piccata Meatballs In Lemon Caper Sauce
  • Easy Blintz Casserole Recipe featured image. squares of the casserole on a white plate with arugula and eggs.
    Blintz Souffle Casserole, No Frozen Blintzes Needed
  • Lentil Soup with Sweet potato, spinach, and sausage in a white bowl with a spoon.
    Simple Lentil Soup Recipe with Sausage, Sweet Potato & Spinach
  • 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, Cardamom, and Almonds
  • White Bean Dip With roasted garlic and rosemary in a black bowl with a sprig of rosemary on top.
    White Bean Dip with Roasted Garlic and Crispy Rosemary
  • 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)
  • 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.
    Recipe for Jewish Kugel: Not Too Sweet, No Raisins
  • 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
  • Gluten free zucchini muffins stacked on top of each other with the top muffin half eaten.
    Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins (Dairy-Free)
  • Spinach casserole in a white pan.
    Spinach Casserole With Mushrooms
  • Portuguese Baked Apple With Cinnamon and Port in a white bowl with a spoon Featured Image
    Baked Apples with Port Wine and Cinnamon
  • Mediterranean Salmon on a plate with a side of lemons and cherry tomatoes.
    Mediterranean Salmon With Lemon, Garlic, and Oregano
  • Cold lentil salad in a white bowl.
    Lentil Salad with Feta and Lemon Dressing
  • A bowl of creamy greek yogurt french onion dip garnished with caramelized onions and fresh herbs, surrounded by crinkled potato chips and small bowls of seasoning.
    Greek Yogurt French Onion Dip with Real Caramelized Onions
  • 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
  • two servings of overnight french toast casserole on white plates and served with mixed berries.
    Brioche French Toast Casserole
  • Arugula, beet, and goat cheese salad in a white bowl with a fork stuck in it.
    Arugula And Beet Salad With Goat Cheese And Pecans
  • Cornbread slices on a white plate.
    Gluten Free Cornbread Recipe with Creamed Corn
  • 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
  • Gluten free sweet potato casserole in a white dish with pecans scattered around it.
    Sweet Potato Casserole With A Pecan Streusel Topping
  • Arugula, date, feta, and pistachio salad in a white bowl.
    Arugula Salad With Feta, Dates, and Pistachios
  • 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
  • a bowl of Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pecans And Cranberries, With A Maple Dijon Vinaigrette with a spoon
    Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts With Pecans and Cranberries
  • Greek Green Beans Recipe in a white bowl.
    Healthy Greek Green Beans
  • 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 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
  • Mediterranean Eggplant on a white plate with a fork.
    Mediterranean Eggplant (With Lemon Yogurt Sauce)
  • 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)
  • 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

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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!

About Me

Easy Fall Recipes

  • A bowl of creamy greek yogurt french onion dip garnished with caramelized onions and fresh herbs, surrounded by crinkled potato chips and small bowls of seasoning.
    Greek Yogurt French Onion Dip with Real Caramelized Onions
  • 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
  • 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
  • A close-up of golden-brown blueberry yogurt muffins with a crumbly topping and visible blueberry filling, stacked on top of each other against a light background.
    Blueberry Yogurt Muffins with Crumble Topping

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  • Mediterranean Salmon on a plate with a side of lemons and cherry tomatoes.
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  • Almond macaroon cookies on a wire rack.
    Easy Almond Macaroon Cookie Recipe (GF)
  • Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad in a white bowl.
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  • Baked spinach feta and egg casserole slice on a white plate.
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  • mushroom, cauliflower, and garlic skillet main photo
    Cauliflower Mushroom Recipe with Garlic Butter and Fresh Herbs

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