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My favorite sour cream pancake batter is mixed with sauteed spiced apples in these apple cinnamon pancakes for the perfect fall and winter breakfast. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Sour Cream Apple Cinnamon “Apple Pie” Pancakes

Creamy, buttery yellow potatoes and mild leeks combine with sharp cheddar and pancetta in this rich and cheesy potato leek gratin. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Potato Leek Gratin with Cheddar and Pancetta

My fig and sausage stuffed turkey breast roulade makes an impressive main course which is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday dinner. And while it rests you can make a white wine gravy from the drippings!

Turkey Breast Roulade with Sausage Fig Stuffing

It's time to bake some rich and gooey holiday dessert for Thanksgiving and Christmas! I have the best recipe for chocolate bourbon pecan bars featuring bittersweet chocolate, a touch of maple syrup, a sprinkle of sea salt, and a shortbread crust.

Salted Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars

Tender vanilla cake is filled with fresh cranberries and orange zest, then topped with cream cheese frosting in these cranberry orange cupcakes. Great for Thanksgiving or Christmass dessert! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Fresh Cranberry Orange Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Winter squash, ricotta salata, and pomegranate seeds combine to make a warm roasted butternut squash salad which is perfect for fall. Great for the Thanksgiving and holiday table! Healthy. Gluten-Free. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Pomegranate Seeds and Ricotta Salata

Penne Alla Vodka with Chicken and Chorizo

Apple pie filling and bourbon soaked cranberries are sandwiched in between layers of rich bread dough in this apple pull apart bread. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Apple Pie Pull Apart Bread

Beef braised in barolo is a delicious and comforting Italian stew cooked low and slow until the red wine has transformed into a rich sauce and the beef is falling apart. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Italian Beef Braised in Barolo

This shrimp rice bowl is full of healthy veggies like roasted delicata squash and avocado and topped with a creamy aioli for a cozy dinner. Gluten-free. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Delicata Squash and Shrimp Rice Bowl

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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

Blood Orange Bourbon Smash - Blood oranges give this Bourbon Smash a gorgeous ruby color. Maple syrup provides a bit of smokey, sweetness while lime and mint give the drink an extra pop of flavor. Have it as is for smooth sipping or add a splash of soda water for a lively cooler. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Blood Orange Bourbon Smash

Thin pork tenderloin medallions are quickly pan seared and then tossed with sauteed apples and a cider cream pan sauce in this fall inspired skillet dinner. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Sauteed Pork Tenderloin Medallions with a Cider Cream Sauce

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

My Italian sausage pasta bake (pasta al forno Siciliana) combines rigatoni with browned sausage in a simple tomato sauce all topped with gooey smoked mozzarella cheese. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #italianrecipes #pastarecipes #bakedpasta #smokedmozzarella #italiansausage

Italian Sausage Pasta Bake (Pasta al Forno Siciliana)

This yummy winter and holiday side dish features pan roasted brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, and sweet pomegranate seeds. Great for Thanksgiving and Christmas or as an easy, weeknight side. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Seeds

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

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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

This easy flourless chocolate cake is amazingly dense, rich and decadent. Every bite is packed with intense bittersweet chocolate flavor. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Easy Flourless Chocolate Cake

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

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

Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup - Comforting, creamy, cheesy, and now even easier to make, this potato leek soup delivers all the flavor for only minutes of work. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Cheesy Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup

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