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Looking for traditional holiday pie ideas? Here are 10 of the best must have Thanksgiving pies, from apple to chocolate, pumpkin, pecan, and more! | justalittlebitofbacon.com #thanksgiving #thanksgivingpie #thanksgivingdessert #holiday #holidaydessert #pie

10 Must Have Thanksgiving Pies

What is mizuna? What do you make with these leafy greens? What are the health benefits? Find recipes, history, and more in this ingredient spotlight.

What is Mizuna? Ingredient Spotlight

When it's too hot to cook inside that's when you need some tried and true grilling recipes! These are six of my favorites, from weeknights to holidays.

6 Favorite Grilling Recipes for Summer

Wondering what might be available at the summer farmers' market? This guide will let you know what fresh fruit, vegetables, and plants you will see there. Also find ingredient spotlights, recipes, and more!

A Guide to the Summer Farmers’ Market

Wondering what might be available when shopping at the spring farmers' market? This guide will let you know what fresh fruit, vegetables, and plants you will see in the spring. Also find ingredient spotlights, recipes, and more!

A Guide to the Spring Farmers’ Market

Cold soups for summer dinners and appetizers are so refreshing! I have here four healthy cold soups packed full of vegetables like corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, and peas. Each perfect to make ahead and to make the most of spring and summer bounty.

Four Cold Soups for Summer

Want some ideas for fresh strawberry desserts? I have six amazing recipes from simple to elegant and all are packed full of sweet, juicy strawberries. Berry crumble pie, rustic strawberry tart, shortcake with a twist, easy strawberry dip and more!

Fresh Strawberry Desserts for Spring

Here are my top recipes of 2017! If you are looking for great Italian, Spanish, Greek, and French recipes (and American!), you can't go wrong with these favorites. From a slow braised ragu, to chicken dijon, homemade breads, and great cookies. And I included my personal favorites from the year which didn't make the top 10 in popularity. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #mediterraneanfood #italianfood #greekfood #christmascookies #comfortfood

Top Recipes of 2017

I have a great Thanksgiving menu full of all the classic favorites - turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pie, and more; all updated and fresh. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Classic Thanksgiving Menu

What are heirloom tomatoes? What are great recipes for heirloom tomatoes? Learn about their history, varieties, and more in this ingredient spotlight! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

What are Heirloom Tomatoes? Ingredient Spotlight

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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 cranberry apple cake is a simple and moist dessert made with fresh cranberries, diced apples, and ground pecans! This recipe is a great snack cake and is perfect for the holiday table at Christmas and Thanksgiving. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #cakerecipes #applerecipes #christmas #thanksgiving #holidayrecipes #apples #cranberries

Simple Cranberry Apple Pecan Cake

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

Hot Apple Pie Bourbon Cocktail - This twist on hot buttered bourbon uses cider and butterscotch sauce to make the perfect thanksgiving or fall cocktail. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Hot Apple Pie Bourbon Cocktail

Learn how to make classic homemade meatballs! For the BEST authentic Italian meatballs and sauce mix together ground beef with fresh bread crumbs, parmesan, and spices then then pan fry and braise until tender. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #italianrecipes #italianfood #meatballs #beefrecipes #beef

The Best Italian Meatballs – Authentic and Homemade

Fall, winter, spring, or summer, you'll love sipping a simple maple lime bourbon sour! This drink is the perfect balance of sweet and sour combined with smooth whiskey to make a refreshing cocktail. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #cocktailrecipes #drinkrecipes #drinks #bourbon #cockails

Maple Lime Bourbon Sour

Easy Brussels Sprout and Shallot Gratin - In this brussel sprout gratin, brussel sprouts and shallots are roasted right in the casserole dish and then topped with cheese and breadcrumbs to make for an easy and light gratin. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Easy Brussels Sprout and Shallot Gratin

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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

Italian comfort food of tomato, braised sausage, and pork shoulder ragu simmering on the stove is the perfect way to spend a chilly day. This pork ragu is easily doubled and freezes well. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Italian Braised Pork Shoulder Ragu

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

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

Easy, delicious, and full of bubbles! This pomegranate prosecco cocktail has everything you need for a great holiday drink. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Pomegranate Prosecco Cocktail

Thick cut cod is pan seared in a mixture of olive oil and butter to produce a golden brown crust and then served with a lemon, parsley, and caper sauce to make a simple and healthy weeknight meal.

Pan Seared Cod with a Caper, Parsley and Lemon Sauce

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