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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

This creamy, spicy roast pumpkin soup is full of Spanish flavors like paprika and roasted red peppers and topped with crispy pancetta. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Spicy Roast Pumpkin Soup – Spanish Style

Chilled Spring Pea Soup - This elegant and easy chilled pea soup is full of fresh flavor and is great as a light meal or the first course of a celebration dinner. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Elegant Chilled Spring Pea Soup

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Cinnamon Infused Thick Italian Hot Chocolate (Cioccolata Calda)

December 12, 2016 By justalittlebitofbacon 10 Comments

Cinnamon infused thick Italian hot chocolate is a not too sweet take on hot cocoa which is rich and decadent and intensely chocolaty. It's like drinkable bittersweet pudding! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Move over hot cocoa. It’s time to have rich and decadent, thick Italian hot chocolate! Get your hands on some intense dark chocolate and pull out your whisk. In just a few minutes you’ll be sipping on a drink which is somewhere between a chocolate ganache and drinkable pudding. And will make all your chocolate…

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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

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

Learn how to make a simple spring greens pasta with whatever greens, pasta, beans, and herbs you have in the house! White beans or red; kale, spinach, or arugula; and your favorite fresh herbs all combine into a delicious sauce and a quick dinner. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #pastarecipes #greens #pasta #vegetariandinners #pantrydinners

How to Make Spring Greens 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

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)

Looking for some healthy weeknight comfort food? In this recipe for vegetarian Mediterranean pasta, toss spaghetti with sliced red peppers, feta, artichokes, and kalamata olives for an easy dinner full of great flavors and tasty veggies! | justalittlebitofbacon.com #mediterraneandiet #mediterraneanrecipes #greekrecipes #pastarecipes #vegetarian #vegetarianpasta

Vegetarian Mediterranean Pasta with Feta and Artichokes

Grilled shrimp scampi packets are a fun way to make single serving portions of scampi. Grill them up and then pour them out over pasta. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Grilled Shrimp Scampi With Mixed Vegetables

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Quick Dinners

Leek frittata with mustard greens and prosciutto is a great, easy cast iron recipe for breakfast, brunch or dinner. Switch it up by using spinach or kale. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Mustard Greens, Prosciutto, and Leek Frittata

Looking for some healthy weeknight comfort food? In this recipe for vegetarian Mediterranean pasta, toss spaghetti with sliced red peppers, feta, artichokes, and kalamata olives for an easy dinner full of great flavors and tasty veggies! | justalittlebitofbacon.com #mediterraneandiet #mediterraneanrecipes #greekrecipes #pastarecipes #vegetarian #vegetarianpasta

Vegetarian Mediterranean Pasta with Feta and Artichokes

For an easy and healthy cold summer or spring dinner, make chicken pesto pasta salad! It's full of the fresh flavors of tomatoes, basil, and asparagus along with simple grilled chicken thighs. Can be served warm or made ahead for a bbq or picnic. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #saladrecipes #italianrecipes #pastasalad #pesto #summerrecipes #grilledrecipes

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

For a healthy and easy weeknight dinner this Italian recipe for orecchiette pasta, broccoli rabe, and sausage delivers flavor and gets dinner on the table fast. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Orecchiette Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

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

Orecchiette is tossed with sauteed cauliflower and toasted pine nuts, then topped with crispy bread crumbs, in this easy Italian vegetarian weeknight pasta dinner. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Orecchiette with Cauliflower and Pine Nuts

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Mediterranean Diet

Lemon basil risotto is topped with a luxurious swirl of creamy burrata in this flavorful Italian main course. Vegetarian and gluten-free! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Lemon Basil Risotto with Burrata

Make the most of flavorful summer tomatoes with this amazing Italian panzanella salad! Perfectly ripe tomatoes, smokey grilled bread, plenty of basil, and light and tangy vinaigrette all come together for a side dish you'll love all season long. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #italianfood #summerrecipes #saladrecipes #tomatoes #salads #grillingrecipes #veganfood

Grilled Italian Panzanella Salad

Pull out the Meyer lemons to give this classic NoLa cocktail a twist as you celebrate Fat Tuesday (or any day) with a cognac French 75. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Meyer Lemon and Cognac French 75 Cocktail

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

You'll love this simple, Spanish-inspired stew with shrimp and chorizo! It's quick to make and has TONS of flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #spanishfood #dinnerecipes #stew #comfortfood

Shrimp and Chorizo Stew

Comfort food at its best! Roasted red pepper and tomato soup is easy, creamy, and perfect for weeknight dinner or for company. Great with fried croutons, slices of crusty bread, or grilled cheese. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #souprecipes #tomatosoup #tomatoes #redpeppers #comfortfood

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

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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

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

Looking for a great and easy Thanksgiving or holiday dessert? Butterscotch apple crisp bars are a crisp in the form of a bar cookie. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Apple Crisp Bars with Butterscotch Sauce

Meyer lemons give these chilled lemon souffles a sweeter, rather floral flavor which is just right for this elegant, make-ahead dessert. Serve them in small ramekins so the souffle climbs over the rims or in parfait glasses with whipped cream. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Chilled Meyer Lemon Souffles

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

Raspberry Mint Prosecco Cocktail - Holiday entertaining is the time to bring out the bubbly and this prosecco sorbet cocktail is just the thing for a celebration. 5 minutes and 4 ingredients is all you need. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Raspberry Mint Prosecco Cocktail

If you are looking for some cold weather dinner ideas featuring beef, chicken, or pork, you'll love this roundup of some of my best comfort food recipes! Whether you are cooking in a crockpot, instant pot, oven, or stove top, there is a delicious meal here for you. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #comfortfood #comfortfoodrecipes #winterrecipes #stew #beefrecipes #porkrecipes #chickenrecipes

6 of My Best Comfort Food Recipes

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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

Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup - Comforting, creamy, cheesy, and now even easier to make, this potato leek soup delivers all the flavor for only minutes of work. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Cheesy Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup

Dinner comes together in a flash with this recipe for kid-pleasing, one-pot ground beef pasta skillet topped with pesto and ricotta. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Ground Beef Skillet Pasta with Pesto and Ricotta

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

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

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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