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Winter Comfort

This smooth and creamy cauliflower soup is swirled with blue cheese and topped with truffle oil for great comfort food on a chilly day! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Creamy Cauliflower Blue Cheese Soup with Truffle Oil

Chicken stifado is a delicious and healthy Greek stew which cooks in 30 minutes, making it easy comfort food for a weeknight. In this stew chicken thighs are marinated in a red and herb marinade then browned and cooked together with artichokes, tomatoes, and plenty of onions. Great over orzo, mashed potatoes, or noodles.

Greek Chicken Stifado (Stew)

Smooth Tomato Gazpacho - Fresh, ripe, and juicy summer tomatoes and crisp cucumbers make a yummy gazpacho in this easy, no-cook cold soup perfect for a hot day. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Smooth Tomato and Cucumber Gazpacho

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Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta Over Polenta

December 4, 2015 By justalittlebitofbacon 2 Comments

Creamy Polenta Topped with Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta - Pan roasted brussel sprouts, crispy pancetta, and creamy, cheesy polenta all in one bowl? That's the definition of yummy. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Once you have yummy, creamy polenta, you really need something awesome and kickass to put on top of it! And I have just the thing for you. It’s a simple dish, a fast dish, and a dish I’ve really enjoyed developing to share with all of you lovely people. Because how can you go wrong…

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Smooth and creamy cold asparagus bisque is a recipe you'll want to make all year long! This classic French soup is easy to make, takes only a handful of ingredients, and comes together quickly. Perfect as a first course or as a vegetarian main. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Cold Asparagus Bisque

March 27, 2023 By justalittlebitofbacon Leave a Comment

A perfect recipe for a hot, summer’s day or any day you would want a cold soup! Cold Asparagus Bisque has everything you would want from French country cooking – simple, seasonal, rich, and creamy.

My homemade roasted tomato sauce is made with fresh garden tomatoes slow roasted in the oven to concentrate the flavors! Perfect for pasta. Simple to make and easy to freeze or can. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Roasted Tomato Sauce

July 25, 2022 By justalittlebitofbacon 3 Comments

Oven roasted tomato sauce is an amazing way to enjoy garden fresh tomatoes! Thick, rich, full of concentrated and intense flavors. This is summer in a bottle.

For an easy dinner or packable picnic meal, enjoy a pan bagnat! This French pressed sandwich is Nicoise salad on a baguette, full of jarred tuna, vegetables, and basil, drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Pan Bagnat (French Pressed Sandwich)

July 18, 2022 By justalittlebitofbacon Leave a Comment

For a delicious meal perfect for a picnic or a dinner on the patio, try a pan bagnat! This pressed sandwich from Nice is not only easy to make, but it improves with age as the bread soaks up the dressing.

Heat up the grill to make a salad full of summer zucchini and peppers tossed with Italian sausage and drizzled with a bright lemon dressing. Complete this easy meal with some grilled bread and burrata. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Grilled Italian Sausage Salad

July 4, 2022 By justalittlebitofbacon Leave a Comment

My Italian sausage salad is full of fresh summer vegetables, creamy burrata, and juicy sausage for a perfect summertime bowl dinner without heating up the kitchen! Add a bright, lemony dressing and you have meal worthy of putting into regular rotation.

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All The Pasta

Penne Alla Vodka with Chicken and Chorizo

You'll love this easy, homemade recipe for creamy chicken fettuccine alfredo! Here is a skillet dinner all made in one pot full of tender chicken, tomatoes, and bacon. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #pasta #pastarecipe #italianrecipe #chickenalfredo #alfredo #onepotmeal #skilletdinner

One Pot Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Pasta with Raw Tomato Sauce - In this recipe ripe, flavorful tomatoes are tossed with freshly cooked pasta along with fruity olive oil and thinly sliced basil. You can have dinner done in just a few more minutes than the time it takes to boil the water. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Summer Pasta with Raw Tomato Sauce

Rich & Complex Traditional Bolognese Sauce - A long, slow simmer builds layers of flavor and makes this Bolognese sauce so rich and complex! Meaty, silky, and hearty. This is a sauce worth having on your stove all day long. Make some for today and freeze some for tomorrow. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Rich & Complex Traditional Bolognese Sauce

Crispy, mozzarella stuffed and juicy! These chicken parmesan meatballs are full of gooey mozzarella and rolled in breadcrumbs to make a crispy crust. Serve with marinara sauce and pasta. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Crispy Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella

Charred leeks, bacon, and sweet summer corn combine together in this quick, summer comfort food recipe for orecchiette pasta with leeks and corn crema.

Orecchiette Pasta with Leeks, Pancetta, and Corn Crema

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Quick Dinners

Have dinner on the table in 30 minutes with these homemade black bean burgers! This recipe is quick and easy to make with pantry ingredients. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #blackbeans #beanburgers #burgerrecipes #beans #burgers

Quick and Easy Black Bean Burgers

Dinner comes together in a flash with this recipe for kid-pleasing, one-pot ground beef pasta skillet topped with pesto and ricotta. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Ground Beef Skillet Pasta with Pesto and Ricotta

Thick slices of eggplant and halloumi are grilled up and slathered with tapenade mayonnaise in this open faced grilled eggplant sandwich. Great for lunch or for dinner! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Grilled Eggplant and Halloumi Sandwich

Leek frittata with mustard greens and prosciutto is a great, easy cast iron recipe for breakfast, brunch or dinner. Switch it up by using spinach or kale. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Mustard Greens, Prosciutto, and Leek Frittata

For an easy and healthy cold summer or spring dinner, make chicken pesto pasta salad! It's full of the fresh flavors of tomatoes, basil, and asparagus along with simple grilled chicken thighs. Can be served warm or made ahead for a bbq or picnic. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #saladrecipes #italianrecipes #pastasalad #pesto #summerrecipes #grilledrecipes

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

You'll love this simple and fast vegetarian dinner! Pesto is tossed with pasta and white beans and a little pasta water for a creamy sauce and a satisfying meal. Use store-bought pesto for a super quick meal or make your own pesto. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #italianrecipes #vegetarian #vegetariandinners #pasta #pastarecipes

Pesto Pasta with White Beans

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Mediterranean Diet

Spinach Feta Fillo Triangles - A great addition to a party or a fun side dish for a special meal, these Spinach Feta Triangles will be a hit with their classic combination of tasty spinach and salty, creamy cheese. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Spinach Feta Fillo Triangles

Looking for an easy but impressive dessert? Puff pastry and blood oranges make these orange galettes both beautiful and a snap to bake. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Easy Puff Pastry Blood Orange Galettes

Classic romesco sauce is an easy and quick Spanish recipe made from roasted peppers and almonds. Great with fish, cauliflower, steak, chicken and more. So many different uses! | justalittlebitofbacon.com #romescosauce #spanishrecipe #sauces #almonds #redpeppers

Easy Classic Romesco Sauce

Cinnamon infused thick Italian hot chocolate is a not too sweet take on hot cocoa which is rich and decadent and intensely chocolaty. It's like drinkable bittersweet pudding! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Cinnamon Infused Thick Italian Hot Chocolate (Cioccolata Calda)

Ripe slices of pears and deep red cranberries combine with a simple custard and a dusting of cinnamon in this pear cranberry tart. Great for the holidays! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Italian Pear Cranberry Tart

For an easy and quick side dish, cook my oven roasted asparagus with parmesan! This delicious Mediterranean recipe makes delicious use of spring produce with crispy cheese, tender veggies, and a sprinkle of balsamic. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #italianrecipes #italianfood #mediterraneanfood #springrecipes #asparagus #spring

Oven Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

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Hello, I’m Annemarie

Welcome to my kitchen! I’m a Italian-American girl who loves fresh foods, local ingredients, and all sorts of comfort foods. Here you will find Mediterranean flavors and recipes from a New England perspective.

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Winter Recipes

My peppermint white russian cocktail is a festive treat for the holidays! Kahlua, vodka, peppermint, and milk are mixed and poured over ice for a drink you'll love all winter long. Perfect for Christmas, New Years, or any chilly day. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #christmasrecipes #cocktailrecipes #cocktails #christmas #holidayrecipes #whiterussian #drinkrecipes

Peppermint White Russian Holiday Cocktail

Small holiday gathering or Sunday dinner? Try my easy cast iron roast chicken! Less than an hour in oven and you'll have browned skin and juicy meat. Try my recipe for easy cast iron roast chicken! Less than an hour in oven and you'll have browned skin and juicy meat with no fuss. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and more! | justalittlebitofbacon.com #roastchicken #castiron #easydinner #thanksgiving #christmas #easter #sundaydinner

Cast Iron Roast Chicken

Oven Fried Cod with Cara Cara Oranges - Thick-cut cod is breaded on one side, browned on the stove top and finished in the oven before being topped with a Cara Cara orange and avocado salsa. Yum! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Oven Fried Cod with Cara Cara Oranges

Learn how to make the best creamy shrimp bisque! This easy French recipe features a rich stock using the shells, tomato paste, and a bit of bourbon to create a wonderfully complex soup. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #shrimprecipes #seafoodrecipes #souprecipes #frenchfood #shrimp #bisque #french

Creamy Shrimp Bisque with Pancetta

Love Olive Garden's zuppa toscana and want to make it at home? I've adapted the recipe to create a slow cooker zuppa toscana perfect to make on busy days! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana

Raspberry Mint Prosecco Cocktail - Holiday entertaining is the time to bring out the bubbly and this prosecco sorbet cocktail is just the thing for a celebration. 5 minutes and 4 ingredients is all you need. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Raspberry Mint Prosecco Cocktail

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Leftover Lamb Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce - What to do with leftover lamb roast? Make these incredibly yummy lamb gyros and top them with a 5 minute tzatziki sauce. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Leftover Lamb Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Parmesan Truffle Fries - Use frozen, bagged fries to have tasty truffle fries, covered in truffle oil, parmesan, and parsley on the table in less than 15 minutes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Quick and Easy Parmesan Truffle Fries

Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Bars - These one bowl bars have all the comfort of an old-fashioned butterscotch bar and the added pleasure of gooey chocolate chips in every bite. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Bars

Throw out everything you know about making pie crust to make the best easy flaky pie crust you've ever made. Simple, all butter, no fail! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Easy Flaky Pie Crust Recipe

Pan Fried Spanish Cauliflower Tapas - These breaded fried cauliflower bites are a simple and tasty tapas dish you should make at your next get-together! Just a quick dunking in egg and breadcrumbs and a minute in a skillet and you are all done. Can be made ahead and reheated! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Pan Fried Spanish Cauliflower Tapas

Deep fried Brussels sprouts served with a sweet and tangy sauce are a yummy snack, an addictive appetizer, and a fun Thanksgiving dish. Gluten free and simple to make! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts

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