European side dishes recipes

Fresh Tomato Salad

Serve with a delicious loaf of bread.

Fagiolini in umido (Green beans in tomato sauce)

While Sundays dinners at Angelina's house were once-a-week, belly-busting, meaty affairs, she practically lived…

Sweet ROASTED TOMATO simplicity

I splurged on some cheaply priced Roma TOMATOES and... simply roasted them until they gave me the sweetness I deserve.

Pickled peppers

Autumn is near and I love having a closet full of conserved veggies prepared for the winter. Hot peppers are great with winter soups; they melt you…

Spinach and Ricotta Balls - Gnudis

I've been looking for tasty ways to cook spinach and wild greens because they are so healthful. This one is…

The Buona Pasqua Lunch and The Secret Of No Stir Polenta

Easter around our house is like the Tri-fecta of family holidays. Not only is there the big celebration of…

No Cook TOMATO fresh PRESERVES

From your garden or local market, pick your tastiest ripe red fruit. Fresh, juicy tomatoes preserved and ready for the off-seasonal months. For…

Italo Provencal Sausage Vegetable Tian

Mild Italian sausage blending with caramelized onions house a vegetable tian. Yellow zucchini and ripe,…

ROASTED garlic Balsamic TOMATOES

Tantalize your palate with slow roasted Italian tomatoes halves. A splash of Balsamic accompanies crushed…

Ricotta & Spinach Fritters

Basil and Cilantro Pesto

Bright and full of flavor.

Fetuccine mixed with leeks and cattle fish, squid sauce

Fetuccine mixed with leeks and cattle fish, squid sauce

Beet Relish

An accompaniment served along with hot or cold ham on Easter.

Carrot and sweet potato mash

Vibrant and tasty

Eggplant & Mushroom Parmesan

This is delicious and no frying! Enjoy with Love, Catherine