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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 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

My cranberry goat cheese spread is an easy make ahead holiday appetizer! This cold dip is made of whipped goat cheese, fresh cranberry sauce, and toasted pecans. Wonderful for Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, and more.| justalittlebitofbacon.com #christmasrecipes #holidayrecipes #thanksgivingrecipes #appetizerrecipes #appetizer #cranberry #goatcheese

Pecan Cranberry Goat Cheese Spread

Sweet and tender, these glazed honey roasted carrots are tossed with balsamic, toasted walnuts, and fresh thyme to make a simple holiday side dish! | justalittlebitofbacon.com #holidayrecipes #sidedishrecipes #carrotrecipes #carrots #thanksgiving #christmas #easter

Honey Roasted Carrots with Balsamic and Walnuts

For an easy side dish which makes the most of fresh summer vegetables, you'll love this recipe for a cold Italian green bean and tomato salad! Green beans, tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella are all tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic dressing. Great for bbqs, cookouts, and family dinners. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #summerrecipes #saladrecipes #greenbeans #italianrecipes #sidedish

Italian Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Grilled balsamic chicken is a simple and flavorful Italian-themed meal! Chicken breast or thighs are quickly marinated in a balsamic vinaigrette and then given a turn on the grill for juicy, tender meat. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #grilledchicken #chickenrecipes #chickenbreast #chickenthighs #grillingrecipes #italianrecipes

Grilled Balsamic Marinated Chicken

Put away the bottled salad dressing and shake up a mason jar of the best honey balsamic vinaigrette! This thick and tangy homemade vinaigrette is great for dinner salads, marinades, and easy meal prepping for lunch. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #salads #saladdressing #vinaigrette #saladrecipes #balsamicvinegar

Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Slow roasting tomatoes, shallots, and garlic together in a balsamic and olive oil dressing makes for an intensely flavored and delicious cherry tomato caprese salad! Serve this Italian appetizer or side dish with burrata cheese and crusty bread. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #saladrecipes #italianrecipes #tomatoes #caprese #farmersmarket #burrata

Roasted Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

Simple, healthy, and easy! These roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic, parmesan, and pecans are the best ever and make a great side dish. Perfect for weeknights, holidays, and parties. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #sidedish #vegetables #brusselsprouts #holidayrecipe

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic, Parmesan, and Pecans

Healthy, simple, and fresh! This summer recipe for tomato burrata salad is drizzled with balsamic and topped with basil for an impressive and easy side.

Italian Tomato Burrata Salad (Caprese)

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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

Looking for a great fall and winter side? My recipe for butternut squash and Swiss chard is quick, healthy, and full of caramelized cubes of winter squash and tender chopped chard. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #butternutsquash #sidedish #wintersquash #swisschard #healthyrecipes

Easy Sauteed Butternut Squash with Swiss Chard

Simple, healthy, and easy! These roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic, parmesan, and pecans are the best ever and make a great side dish. Perfect for weeknights, holidays, and parties. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #sidedish #vegetables #brusselsprouts #holidayrecipe

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic, Parmesan, and Pecans

For the best holiday cookies, make my easy Italian lemon ricotta cookies! These traditional cookies are soft and tender and topped with a lemon glaze and colorful sprinkles. Great for Christmas, Easter, and any other holiday or occasion. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #italianrecipes #italiancookies #cookierecipes #christmasrecipes #holidayrecipes #easterrecipes #cookies

Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Pull out your pressure cooker and make instant pot butternut squash soup with apples, sage, and bourbon! This sweet and spicy soup is easy, quick, and healthy. Perfect for fall and winter dinners. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #souprecipes #butternutsquash #instantpot #pressurecooker #falldinners

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

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

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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Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb - Butterflied lamb is rubbed overnight with a flavorful herb and garlic mixture and then quickly grilled for a perfect dinner. It takes just 15 minutes to bring this roast to a beautifully seared outside and medium rare inside. Great for Easter dinner or for any cookout get-together. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with a Herb Rub

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

Pomegranate Prosecco Cocktail

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

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

Learn how to make the best homemade butterscotch sauce! This easy dessert sauce needs only a few minutes and a few ingredients for delicious old fashioned flavor! Use on ice cream, over cake, in buttercream frosting, and more. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #butterscotch #butterscotchsauce #dessertrecipes #dessertsauce #dessert

Old Fashioned Homemade Butterscotch Sauce

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

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