Roasted until golden and crisp, these potatoes and Brussels sprouts are tossed with smoky bacon for a dish that’s bursting with savory flavor. Cheese added at the end make these very cheesy too!  Every bite is packed with smoky flavor, crispy edges, and rich savory goodness—simple ingredients turned into a comforting, crowd-pleasing favorite.

These glazed carrots are tender carrots cooked in a buttery, sweet glaze made with sugar or honey.  As the glaze cooks, it thickens and coats the carrots, giving them a shiny finish and a rich sweet-savory flavor. They’re a simple side dish that I’m serving with my Veggie Infused Mini Meatloaf.

A heart caprese salad is a playful, romantic twist on the classic Italian favorite. Juicy slices of tomatoes are topped with creamy fresh mozzarella cut into heart shape.  We finish it with a sprinkle of salt, either fresh or dried basil and a drizzle of olive oil and topped off with a good balsamic vinegar.  Light, fresh, and visually charming, a beautiful contrast of colors and flavors.  It’s a dish that feels both elegant and heartfelt — perfect for date nights, celebratio

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Serves: 2 – 3   This is an easy, healthy and quick side dish that goes well with anything and today I’ve paired it with my Pork Francaise .  It is a wonderful meal.   Ingredients 640 gr cauliflower cut into florets – I used the three types, but you can use a cauliflower head 75 ml olive oil 1 tsp salt ½ tsp pepper ½ tbsp garlic granules ½ tbsp onion flakes 1 tbsp dried parsley 1 tsp paprika Grated Grana Padano cheese to taste Dried parsley to t

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Serves: 8 – 10   These Brussel sprouts are roasted and tossed in a sweet and tangy glaze which are sure to be a huge hit on any dinner table.   Ingredients 200 gr slices of bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces 600 gr Brussel sprouts – cleaned, sliced in half and parboiled ½ tsp garlic salt or salt & pepper to taste 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp Dijon mustard   Directions Sauté bacon in a skillet over medium heat until c

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 4   Tomatoes with fresh mozzarella cheese is a traditional Italian salad that I absolutely love.  It is light and refreshing and is great as a side to any meal.    Ingredients 3 tomatoes 2 fresh mozzarella balls Olive oil Salt Dried oregano Good balsamic vinegar   Directions Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella about the same thickness Place tomatoes and mozzarella alternately on a plate Sprinkle the tomatoes and mozzarella with olive oil,

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 - 6   Green beans are so good for us because they are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They can contribute to heart health, digestive health, and even help with weight management because they are low in calories and high in fiber.    This cold green bean salad is a great side dish to any meal.   Ingredients 1 kg green beans, cleaned, cut into pieces and boiled until cooked 115 gr thinly sliced pancetta 1 large shallo

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2   This light and fresh tomato and bocconcini salad goes well with any meal.  I’ve paired it with my Zucchini Ham Bake and it was delicious.   Ingredients 2 tomatoes, diced 150 gr baby bocconcini sliced in half Olive oil to taste Dried oregano to taste Salt to taste Aged balsamic vinegar to taste   Directions Add tomatoes, bocconcini, oil, oregano and salt in a bowl and mix well Serve next to any meat and drizzle as much vinegar you w

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes a bowl of guacamole   I learned to make this when we used to go twice yearly to Cancun Mexico. ...

Scorri a basso per I’italiano   Serves: 3   This simple to make potato and asparagus recipe is a great side dish to any type of meat. ...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2 – 3   Pork Fried Rice We love fried rice but I always sauté in a little bit of olive oil and...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 as a side dish   This warm potato salad is perfect with any type of meat.  Today I made BBQ...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 8 – 12 as a side dish   This potato salad is perfect when you have lots of people over for a BBQ...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   I made these for our BBQ Party and specifically for the Salamella Sandwich (Italian style sausage). ...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2 – 3   These asparagus are very simple to make and are delicious.  You can make them ahead of...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 4   Lemon, parsley and onions gives everything a fresh taste.  Adding them to make this warm...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   I love baked veggies because basically you can put whatever veggie you like and make a healthy side...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 4   These smashed Brussel sprouts are full of flavour and an excellent side dish to any meal.  ...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 4 – 6   Baked potato fries with chili seasoning and a yogurt zesty dip makes these delicious as...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes a big batch of carrot fries   Made this as a side to a dinner party we had that I served pasta as the first dish then Stuffed Turkey Breast with potatoes and tomato cucumber salad.  It was a great addition to the meal.  I've made it again because the family loves it! I made the dressing first and placed it in the fridge until we were ready for dinner.   Ingredients 200 ml Greek yogurt 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp chili powder Garlic salt or