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Learn how to make crostini along with three simple topping ideas, such as goat cheese, olives, mozzarella, tomatoes, and more! These Italian inspired appetizers are perfect for entertaining and parties. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #italianfood #appetizerrecipes #appetizers #crostini #partyfood

Crostini + 3 Topping Ideas

My homemade chicken parmesan burgers are made with ground meat and coated in breadcrumbs to keep them juicy and crispy! Pan fry, top with mozzarella cheese, and a thick tomato sauce for a great family dinner. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #summerrecipes #italianfood #burgers #chickenparm #dinnerrecipes #chicken

Crispy Juicy Chicken Parmesan Burgers

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

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)

For classic, cheesy Italian comfort food, you'll love this simple recipe for vegetarian baked penne! It's full of marinara sauce, mozzarella, and tender pasta. Mix it up by using rigatoni or ziti in place of the penne! | justalittlebitofbacon.com #italianrecipes #pastarecipes #bakedpenne #bakedziti #pasta #italian

Vegetarian Baked Penne with Burrata

These cheesy Italian meatball sliders are sauteed then simmered in marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese to make great appetizers for parties or a fun dinner recipe! | justalittlebitofbacon.com #italianrecipes #sliders #meatballsliders #gamedayrecipes #partyrecipes #meatballs

Cheesy, Juicy Italian Meatball Sliders

For an easy dinner, serve Italian antipasto salad full of chopped beans and tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, salami, fresh mozzarella and all topped with homemade dressing. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #italianrecipe #saladrecipe #antipasto #italian #salad

Italian Antipasto Salad with Green Beans

For a fun and tasty way to enjoy eggplant, try stuffed eggplant parmesan! The eggplants are stuffed with ground beef, topped with plenty of mozzarella cheese, and baked in the oven until browned and gooey. Gluten-free. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Baked Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan

My tomato arugula salad is lightly tossed with a simple vinaigrette and topped with fried mozzarella slices which have been dredged in breadcrumbs and pan fried until golden brown and crispy. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Fried Mozzarella, Tomato and Arugula Salad

My Italian pasta salad takes advantage of summer by grilling the vegetables and then tossing them with homemade Italian dressing. Light, fresh, and easy! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Grilled Italian Pasta Salad

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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

This warm Mediterranean farro salad is tossed with pan roasted cauliflower and creamy tahini lemon dressing to make a great winter salad. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Warm Mediterranean Cauliflower and Farro Salad

Warm White Bean, Bacon, and Spinach Salad - This is a hearty salad of baby spinach, warm white beans and a little bit of bacon which is perfect for chilly nights, all dressed in a sherry and shallot vinaigrette. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Warm White Bean, Bacon, and Spinach Salad

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

Simple Roasted Mixed Vegetables - Roasting vegetables is one of the best ways to cook vegetables since it makes them all caramelized and crispy on the outside while leaving them tender in the middle. Simple enough to have as a side on a weeknight and tasty enough to serve to company. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Simple Roasted Mixed Vegetables

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

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

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Pear Quick Bread with Streusel Topping - What to do with those overripe pears sitting on your counter? Make an easy pear quick bread from them! Great for breakfast, for snacks, and it freezes well. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Pear Quick Bread with Streusel Topping

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

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

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

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

Pomegranate Prosecco Cocktail

Throw out everything you know about making pie crust to make the best easy flaky pie crust you've ever made. Simple, all butter, no fail! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Easy Flaky Pie Crust Recipe

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