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Winter Comfort

Spicy, creamy, and full of flavor! My Spanish potato and chorizo soup is simple to prepare and makes a satisfying and healthy dinner. Perfect for nights when you want dinner without any fuss. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #spanishrecipes #souprecipes #soup #spanish #chorizo #potatoes

Spanish Potato and Chorizo Soup

Salmorejo is a cold Spanish tomato soup perfect for summer days! This creamy recipe from Andalusia is not only delicous but my version is both no cook and vegan. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #summerrecipes #spanishrecipes #spanishfood #souprecipes #soups #tomatoes #spanish

Cold Spanish Tomato Soup (Salmorejo)

Creamy, meaty, spicy, and sweet. My pork cider stew with bacon and prunes is simple comfort food perfect for dinner on a cold winter's day. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #stewrecipes #porkrecipes #comfortfood #pork #stew

Creamy Pork Cider Stew

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Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana

March 2, 2017 By justalittlebitofbacon 12 Comments

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

Zuppa toscana as created by Olive Garden may have nothing to do with Tuscany, but I can understand why it’s an American favorite! Sausage, bacon, potatoes, cream, and a nod to healthy eating with the greens. What’s not to love? Now you can make it yourself any night of the week, and I gave it…

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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

Pasta e Fagioli - Every Italian family has their own version of pasta and bean soup. Mine is light on the tomatoes, with plenty of pancetta, and a rich, flavorful broth. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Pasta e Fagioli – Italian Pasta Bean Soup

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

Oven Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli - This simple and satisfying dinner of shrimp, broccoli, and couscous goes from oven to table in only 20 minutes and two pans. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Oven Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli

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

Penne Alla Vodka with Chicken and Chorizo

Homemade, easy, and fast! My one pot mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy, and made right on the stovetop for a family pleasing weeknight dinner. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #macandcheese #pastarecipes #pasta #dinnerrecipes

One Pot Mac and Cheese

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Quick Dinners

For easy, weeknight comfort food caramelize some shredded cabbage and make this recipe for pasta with cabbage, breadcrumbs, and walnuts. Great as a vegetarian dinner or for meatless Monday! | justalittlebitofbacon.com #vegetariandinner #italianrecipes #pastarecipes #cabbage #pasta #comfortfood

Pasta with Browned Cabbage and Breadcrumbs

Creamy burrata is tossed with crispy pancetta, chopped herbs, and fresh pappardelle noodles in this quick recipe for pancetta pasta. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Pappardelle Pasta with Pancetta and Burrata

This spicy Italian panini is everything you love about Italian sub sandwiches in a toasted, melty, panini! Spicy peppers, gooey cheese, and yummy deli meats. Great for lunch or an easy dinner. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #panini #italianrecipes #sandwiches #italian

Spicy Italian Sub Panini

My spicy vegetarian tortilla soup is easy, healthy, AND quick! This is a pantry meal you can make in 30 minutes for a delicious and satifying dinner. Rich broth, smoky chipotles, plenty of black beans, and crunchy tortilla chips. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #mexicanfood #mexicanrecipes #souprecipes #pantryrecipes #soup #mexican #blackbeans #vegetariandinners

Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

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

When the weather is hot it's time to go to the farm stand and make a fresh and simple vegetarian summer pasta! Great hot or cold, full of veggies, ripe tomatoes, and basil. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #summerrecipes #pastarecipes #italianrecipes #pasta #farmstand #vegetarian #vegan

Simple Farm Stand Summer Pasta

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Mediterranean Diet

Potato and Sausage Minestrone Soup - An easy and classic minestrone soup filled with pesto, potatoes, vegetables, beans, and sausage. Even better the next day! Serve it with some crusty bread to dip in the the flavorful broth. | justalittlebitofbacon.comPotato and Sausage Minestrone Soup - An easy and classic minestrone soup filled with pesto, potatoes, vegetables, beans, and sausage. Even better the next day! Serve it with some crusty bread to dip in the the flavorful broth. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Italian Potato and Sausage Minestrone Soup

Slow cooker chicken cacciatore is classic Italian comfort food made easy. Put it together in the morning and have dinner in the evening. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Lamb rib chops are coated with a thyme, rosemary, and garlic marinade then grilled to medium rare and topped with a cherry port sauce in this elegant summer dinner.

Grilled Lamb Chops with a Fresh Cherry Port Sauce

Keep the oven temperature low for a low-stress slow roasted Greek lamb leg which is tender and juicy and pink all the way through! Add some potatoes to the pan for a great, Greek-style meal. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Slow Roasted Greek Lamb Leg and Potatoes

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

Spanish Spiced Almonds - Creamy, sweet marcona almonds are toasted and tossed in a flavorful paprika-spiked spice blend in this recipe for Spanish spiced almonds. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Spanish Spiced Almonds

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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

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

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

Roasted cauliflower and sweet potato combine with tender French green lentils and peppery arugula in this delicious warm salad all topped with a creamy yogurt and tahini dressing. Perfect for a healthy Mediterranean vegetarian dinner! | justalittlebitofbacon.com #saladrecipes #mediterraneanfood #lentilrecipes #frenchlentils #cauliflower #sweetpotatoes

Cauliflower, Sweet Potato, and Lentil Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing

Homemade Meyer lemon raspberry bars are great twist on classic lemon bars! Start with a simple flaky and buttery shortbread crust and then top that with a thick and rich layer of lemon and raspberry curd. Tart, amazing, and a beautiful reddish-orange color.

Meyer Lemon Raspberry Bars

For the best homemade sauce, make my classic ragu bolognese! It's an authentic Italian recipe full of ground beef and pancetta with a little tomato all served over pappardelle pasta. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Authentic Italian Ragu Bolognese

Creamy comfort food from scratch! You'll love this classic recipe for old-fashioned homemade chicken and dumplings cooked on the stovetop. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #comfortfood #chickendinner #winterrecipes #chickenanddumplings #chickenstew

Old Fashioned Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

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Beer Braised Pulled Chicken Tacos - These tacos feature slow cooked chicken braised in beer and finished with adobo sauce all layered with spicy coleslaw and guacamole. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Beer Braised Pulled Chicken Tacos

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

Cold sweet potato salad is topped with dried cranberries and pecans, then tossed with a maple syrup and mustard dressing. Perfect for summertime picnics and for the Thanksgiving table. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Cold Sweet Potato Salad with Cranberries and Pecans

The fresh cranberries in these fresh cranberry cookies give them such a bright and zingy flavor which is completely different from dried cranberries! Don't just use fresh cranberries for sauce. Make cookies! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Fresh Cranberry Cookies

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

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

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