Mom’s Roasted Peppers
My Mom has made these for as long as I can remember. These days I love it just as much. These peppers are great as is or on sandwiches (or just a pepper sandwich). We always ate them as a side dish with crusty bread …
vegetables
Italian Mashed Potatoes
My 100th recipe! Of course it’s a potato recipe! What’s better than a side of mashed potatoes with that steak dinner or alongside Mama’s Meatloaf? They are my take on traditional mashed potatoes with an Italian twist! How about these Italian Mashed Potatoes made with pancetta …
Baked Artichokes
You know how I love artichokes. This past Easter while preparing the meal with my family, my Mom had some artichokes we weren’t quite sure what to do with. They were not exactly big for stuffing, but that was a possibility especially because Stuffed Artichokes are my …
Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
These Eggplant Parmesan Stacks are delicious and pretty! My take on traditional eggplant Parmesan which is also delicious and pretty! But I wanted to make individual servings as a side dish. While they do take some time to cook, as would traditional eggplant Parmesan, these …
Fennel Gratin
Fennel is very popular in Italian cooking. Growing up there used to always be a bowl of sliced fennel sitting in cold water on the kitchen counter. We would snack on it while preparing the meal.But it was supposed to saved for after the meal …
String Beans & Sun Dried Tomatoes-quick side dish
Here a quick and easy side dish perfect for summer! String beans with sun dried tomatoes looks beautiful and tastes delicious! It’s tangy and crisp and just plain good! I used smoked sun dried tomatoes for this dish. I actually bought them by accident, but …
One Dish Italian Roast Chicken and Potatoes
Everyone loves roast chicken right? It just tastes like home. I love it! It’s hard not to feel a sense of comfort with that smell wafting through the kitchen!
Potato Cake
This guy turned out different than I planned, but boy was it good! It started similar to a souffle but kinda ended up like a cake, which I actually preferred. It’s not a potato cake, like I imagine you are thinking right about now. I …
Baby Rainbow Carrots with Pomegranate & Walnuts
Spring is here! Spring means color! I just had to have these beautiful rainbow carrots when I saw them at the store. I knew they would make the most vibrant side dish. Wouldn’t these be perfect
Sandwich Peppers (not just for sandwiches)
If you haven’t figured it out, we Italians love our peppers. My mom taught me this trick.