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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

You'll love this easy, homemade recipe for creamy chicken fettuccine alfredo! Here is a skillet dinner all made in one pot full of tender chicken, tomatoes, and bacon. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #pasta #pastarecipe #italianrecipe #chickenalfredo #alfredo #onepotmeal #skilletdinner

One Pot Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

My homemade stovetop ground beef and bean chili is a classic comfort food made even better! It's spiced with dried chiles along a few fresh chiles to balance the flavors and simmered with beer. Great with tortilla chips, avocados, and all the toppings. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #chili #chilirecipe #comfortfood #groundbeef

Rich and Meaty Ground Beef and Bean Chili

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, one pan, quick clean up! My recipe for sheet pan chicken thigh dinner with sweet potatoes, apples, and onions is a healthy oven baked meal packed full of flavor and veggies. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #chickenrecipes #easydinners #sheetpandinner #chickenthighs #sweetpotatoes

Sheet Pan Chicken Thigh Dinner with Sweet Potatoes

Loaded Mashed Potato Waffles - Mashed Potato Waffles are filled with scallions and cheese and are an awesomely tasty way to enjoy leftover mashed potatoes. Once you try them you may find yourself making mashed potatoes specifically to enjoy these waffles! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Loaded Mashed Potato Waffles

Blue Cheese and Brussels Sprout Salad - Pan roasted Brussels sprouts are paired with blue cheese and tossed with a tangy mustard vinaigrette in this fast and flavorful salad. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Blue Cheese & Brussels Sprout Salad

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Pan Fried Spanish Cauliflower Tapas - These breaded fried cauliflower bites are a simple and tasty tapas dish you should make at your next get-together! Just a quick dunking in egg and breadcrumbs and a minute in a skillet and you are all done. Can be made ahead and reheated! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Pan Fried Spanish Cauliflower Tapas

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

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

Love making artisan bread but want it to be quick and easy? This rosemary no knead bread bakes up like a dream in your dutch oven and only takes a few minutes of work. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Olive Oil and Rosemary No Knead Bread

Rich & Complex Traditional Bolognese Sauce - A long, slow simmer builds layers of flavor and makes this Bolognese sauce so rich and complex! Meaty, silky, and hearty. This is a sauce worth having on your stove all day long. Make some for today and freeze some for tomorrow. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Rich & Complex Traditional Bolognese Sauce

My Favorite Bread and Sausage Stuffing - This classic combination of bread, pork sausage, aromatics, and lots of sage produces a stuffing that says Thanksgiving to me. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

My Favorite Sausage Bread Stuffing

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