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For a simple side or vegetarian main, we love to make white beans in tomato sauce. This Italian and Tuscan inspired dish features pomodoro, cannellini beans, and fresh herbs. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #italianrecipes #vegetarianrecipes #vegetarian #italianfood #italian #tuscan

Italian White Beans in Tomato Sauce

Cauliflower au gratin is cheesy, creamy, classic comfort food with horsradish to give it a kick and buttery crumbs on top for crunch. Perfect for weekend dinners, holidays, and other special days. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #gratin #cauliflower #holidayrecipes #christmasrecipes #comfortfood

Creamy Cauliflower au Gratin

For a fresh and healthy summer side, you'll love this cold farro, corn and tomato salad! It's simple to make, full of whole grains, and perfect for picnics and bbqs. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #summerrecipes #saladrecipes #salads #corn #farro #wholegrains

Corn, Tomato, and Farro Salad

For an easy side make grilled zucchini salad with lemon ricotta! This Mediterrean recipe is delicious warm or room temperature and is wonderful with a mix of green and yellow summer squash. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #italianfood #summerrecipes #saladrecipes #salads #grillingrecipes #zucchini #ricotta

Grilled Zucchini Salad with Lemon Ricotta

Make the most of flavorful summer tomatoes with this amazing Italian panzanella salad! Perfectly ripe tomatoes, smokey grilled bread, plenty of basil, and light and tangy vinaigrette all come together for a side dish you'll love all season long. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #italianfood #summerrecipes #saladrecipes #tomatoes #salads #grillingrecipes #veganfood

Grilled Italian Panzanella Salad

Canned tuna packed in a jar of olive oil and fresh asparagus are featured in my spring nicoise salad! Set it up on a large platter for the best presentation and enjoy all the crisp vegetables, soft boiled eggs, and creamy potatoes all drizzled with a simple lemon dressing. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #saladrecipes #frenchrecipes #springrecipes #spring #salad #frenchfood #asparagus

Spring Asparagus Nicoise Salad

My creamy potato salad with peas and horseradish is tossed with sour cream and mayonnaise. Easy, homemade, and simple! Top with chives for extra zip. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #saladrecipes #potatosalad #potatorecipes #summerrecipes #bbqrecipes #summer #potatoes

Horseradish Potato Salad with Garden Peas

You can't beat homemade! These easy and fluffy herb buttermilk biscuits are the best. Quick to whip up, delicious, and can be made as drop or cut biscuits. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #breads #quickbreads #biscuits #breadrecipes #biscuitrecipes

Tender Herb Buttermilk Biscuits

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

Greek farro salad has all the Mediterranean flavors you love along with healthy grains, roasted broccoli, and chickpeas for satisfying vegetarian winter meal. Serve warm or at room temperature. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #greekrecipes #mediterraneanrecipes #greeksalad #mediterraneansalads #farrorecipes #grainsalads #greek

Greek Farro Salad with Roasted Chickpeas

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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

For easy comfort food in the instant pot, make sweet and spicy pressure cooker short ribs braised in red wine with figs and chipotle. Serve over mashed potatoes or with some crusty bread for the sauce. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #comfortfood #shortribs #beefshortribs #pressurecookerrecipe #instantpotrecipe #winterrecipe

Pressure Cooker Wine Braised Short Ribs

Canned fire roasted tomatoes are the secret to an easy and delicious tomato basil soup! No cream needed for a rich flavor and a great soup.

Tomato Basil Soup with a Red Wine Crouton

Poached Pears with Mascarpone Cream - These pears are poached in a spiced white wine syrup and then filled with mascarpone whipped cream and finished with a drizzle of bittersweet chocolate sauce. A wonderful way to end a holiday meal! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Poached Pears with Mascarpone Cream

Fresh cranberry sauce is the secret to these intensely flavored tart-sweet fresh cranberry margaritas. Make them by the glass or in a pitcher for parties. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Fresh Cranberry Margaritas

Pull out the Meyer lemons to give this classic NoLa cocktail a twist as you celebrate Fat Tuesday (or any day) with a cognac French 75. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Meyer Lemon and Cognac French 75 Cocktail

Comfort food at its best! Roasted red pepper and tomato soup is easy, creamy, and perfect for weeknight dinner or for company. Great with fried croutons, slices of crusty bread, or grilled cheese. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #souprecipes #tomatosoup #tomatoes #redpeppers #comfortfood

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

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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

Zucchini cheddar biscuits are soft, tender and full of shredded zucchini and sharp cheddar. Just drop them onto the baking tray and go. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Soft and Tender Zucchini Cheddar Biscuits

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

Pomegranate Prosecco Cocktail

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

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

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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