Mediterranean Dinner

I chose a Mediterranean inspired dinner theme because it's one cuisine that's great to enjoy during the summer months. It's also fun serving dinner when many of the items are on kabobs - who can resist foods on a stick?! From the flavorful meats and vegetables, paired with fragrant rice, light appetizers and subtle sweets, this was the way I wanted to enjoy the last moments of summer. Here's the menu I prepared for my guests and stay tuned for the recipes which I'll be posting this week!

Being in the kitchen is my relaxation time... even more so when I bake for myself or family and friends. So this weekend was one of those special moments where I got to play in the kitchen out of sheer pleasure and my kind of relaxation. It was pretty fitting for Labor Day because the meal I prepared was a labor of love. I invited a few friends over to enjoy a Mediterranean inspired meal - something a bit more different and cultural than BBQ since I knew folks would probably have their fill of BBQ given the holiday. Mediterranean diet menu