Side dishes

Italian whole-grain salad

Dear Tomato I want to thank you for existing. For being a fresh, juicy, sweet,...

Grilled bell peppers with mint and my new life...

Sweet bell peppers are so good for you because they are rich in vitamins and healthy nutrients. Try this simple salad made with grilled peppers soaked in an aromatic extra-virgin olive oil dressing with garlic and mint.

Artichokes, almond and boiled lemon salad

This fabulous "Artichokes, Almond, and Boiled Lemon Salad" features organic lemons, tender artichokes, toasted almonds, honey and extra virgin olive oil.

Eggplant Parmigiana

Authentic Italian Eggplant Parmigiana: a simple, delicious vegetarian recipe made with fried eggplants, tomato sauce, plenty of basil and mozzarella.

Roasted sweet pepper involtini in tomato sauce

A great vegetarian recipe for grilled pepper rolls stuffed and baked with tomato sauce and parmigiano. Perfect for a light dinner or appetizer.

Sicilian baked vegetarian stuffed tomatoes

Over the last few years, most of my classes as well as our family...

Braised Artichokes alla Romana

A traditional recipe belonging to the Jewish Roman cuisine, artichokes alla Romana are slowly braised in olive oil with garlic, parsley, and mint.

How to make pickled squash and other holiday edible...

I know it might seem a bit odd to publish a pickle recipe at...

Pickled watermelon rind

I am always grateful for a new good recipe. Each new recipe is a...

Bandiera, a vegetable stew with bell peppers, zucchini and...

Here’s a crisp, SEO‑optimized 160‑character excerpt in English: Bandiera is a summer stew of eggplant, zucchini, peppers and potatoes—lightly fried and tossed with tomato and basil. Perfect served at room temperature or chilled.