Italian side dishes recipes

Sweet ROASTED TOMATO simplicity

I splurged on some cheaply priced Roma TOMATOES and... simply roasted them until they gave me the sweetness I deserve.

Spinach and Ricotta Balls - Gnudis

I've been looking for tasty ways to cook spinach and wild greens because they are so healthful. This one is…

The Buona Pasqua Lunch and The Secret Of No Stir Polenta

Easter around our house is like the Tri-fecta of family holidays. Not only is there the big celebration of…

No Cook TOMATO fresh PRESERVES

From your garden or local market, pick your tastiest ripe red fruit. Fresh, juicy tomatoes preserved and ready for the off-seasonal months. For…

ROASTED garlic Balsamic TOMATOES

Tantalize your palate with slow roasted Italian tomatoes halves. A splash of Balsamic accompanies crushed…

Ricotta & Spinach Fritters

Basil and Cilantro Pesto

Bright and full of flavor.

Fetuccine mixed with leeks and cattle fish, squid sauce

Fetuccine mixed with leeks and cattle fish, squid sauce

Eggplant & Mushroom Parmesan

This is delicious and no frying! Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Gastronomia Italiana Style Bean Salad (sardinian)

I cannot find the type of bean used in the actual salad, here in the states.Ive tried to replicate this dish…

Easy Mac & Cheese

Tuscan inspired skillet potatoes, brussels sprouts and cranberry beans

Fresh Kale w/ garlic

This is so simple and taste wonderful. When you blanch it first it seems to have a sweeter flavor to it. It's even good cold. You can do this…

spaghette with tomato

spaghette with tomato

Roasted Pepper Halves with Bread Crumbe Topping Peperoni Arrostiti

Adapted from: Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen. These make a delicious…