Serving Italian is a choice that pleases most anyone. Traditional and comforting flavors of sauces, pastas, and the freshest herbs and seasonings will put more than a Mona Lisa smile on your face. Surprising with appropriate side dishes presented with that Italian preparation will elevate the meal from just delicious to fantastically delicious! Bruschetta, salads, rice balls and plenty of balsamic, your Italian night will be a masterpiece!
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Italian Green Beans
These green beans are zesty thanks pesto, roasted almonds parmesan. Serve these as a healthy side dish with your favorite Italian dinner.
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Crispy Baked Eggplant Recipe
These crunchy eggplant slices are coated in garlic, parmesan and panko and oven baked. This is a great healthy snack or side dish.
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Italian Stuffed Artichokes
These Italian artichokes are stuffed with a breadcrumb mixture made with capers, pancetta and other Italian flavors. This is a great side dish or appetizer for your Italian dinner.
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Easy Tomato Bruschetta With Burrata
This easy bruschetta recipe is made with fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic and topped on a piece of toasted bread. What makes this bruschetta recipe unique is the addition of creamy burrata cheese.
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Italian Chopped Salad
Simple Italian Chopped Salad recipe packed with nutrition and flavor. Easy to make with only 20 minutes of prep time. Serve as a light lunch or as a side dish.
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Homemade Italian Bread
A warm Italian bread is the perfect side dish to accompany pastas, soups and salads. This crusty loaf of bread is the perfect comfort food.
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Italian Rice Salad – Insalata di Riso
This simple salad is the perfect side dish for a summer picnic or BBQ. Made with fresh veggies and brown rice it is a healthy salad bursting with Mediterranean flavor.
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Cherry Tomato Salad
I love cherry tomatoes - each one is a juicy burst of flavor. This recipe is a great summer snack - filling, healthy, and very light. The secret is to make the cherry tomatoes the true center of the salad - balsamic marinade and herbs do that very well.
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Caprese Salad With Balsamic Glaze
This simple salad is made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil then drizzled with a homemade balsamic reduction. Perfect for a side dish or light meal.
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Italian Rice Balls (Arancini)
These Italian rice balls are fried to perfection with a melty, mozzarella center. Enjoy the flavor of fresh herbs and Parmesan in every bite! They’re golden brown goodness loaded with mozzarella cheese in every bite. The first time you make them, you’ll be hooked.
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Mediterranean Style Steamed Artichokes
This Mediterranean Style Steamed Artichokes will soon become a favorite. You can't go wrong with something delicious and packed full of flavor such as artichokes. Especially when they are in season.
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Antipasto Skewers
Entertaining is super simple with these Antipasto Skewers! This is a make-ahead appetizer that’s packed full of flavor and great for any occasion. They are fun to serve as a salad and are so good alongside grilled fish or chicken and an excellent accompaniment to soups or sandwiches. This is finger food at its best.
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Burrata With Tomatoes and Pesto
If you're an Italian cuisine fan, this simple recipe will become your favorite. Fresh meaty tomatoes, with homemade pesto and creamy burrata - a delightful side dish served with toasted garlic bread and aromatic basil.
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