Italian Frying Peppers – 3 Delicious Ways To Cook
Italian Frying Peppers is a variety of small sweet peppers that have elongated finger size shape. They are typically green but will turn red if allowed to ripen. They have …
Contorni - Italian Side Dishes
Here you’ll find delicious contorni recipes for any occasion. “Contorni” translated from Italian means “Side Dishes”. Singular term is “contorno”.
There are 2 more popular types of Italian contorno:
1. A simple salad that includes mostly raw veggies and sometimes other ingredients such as cheese, olives, tomatoes.
2. Simply cooked veggies. I especially love them because you can always use leftovers to make Italian Frittata the next day or make bigger batch an use it as a pasta sauce.
I’m sure you’ll love these tricks too!
Italian side dishes are not overpowering as their goal is to refresh your taste palette before moving to the dessert.
Having said that some types of contorni can be served as a meal in and of itself.
On this page you’ll find the best Contorni recipes to serve with your meat or fish main course.
Green Beans In Tomato Sauce {Italian Stewed Green Beans}
Green Beans in Tomato Sauce is one of those simple side dishes that can never go wrong. It pairs perfectly with meat and fish main courses. But a lot of …
Eggplant Pizzette {Eggplant Pizza Bites}
These eggplant pizza bites are just like having a pizza, but low fat, low cal, and naturally gluten free 😊 Eggplants, hands down, is one of my favorite veggies. I …
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe {Rapini}
Are you tired of conventional steamed spinach or broccoli sides? This sauteed broccoli rabe will give you the perfect variety to classic healthy green sides. For those of you hearing …
Green Beans And Potatoes – 5 Delicious Ways To Make
These classic Green Beans and Potatoes is a delicious no-fuss dish that can be served in many different ways. Especially if you’re looking for simple, delicious, veggie filled side that …
Caponata {Sicilian Eggplant Salad}
Eggplant Caponata or Aubergine Caponata is one of the golden staples of Sicilian cuisine. It’s one of the most famous appetizers that is never missing on a Holiday table, being …
Caprese Salad {How Italians Make It}
Caprese Salad or Insalata Caprese or tomato, mozzarella and basil salad is a cult dish of Italian cuisine. It’s ready in less than 5 minutes and made with the most …
Summer Melon And Cucumber Salad
What do you guys expect from a summer salad that’s perfect as a side or all on its own? Should be refreshing? Yes. Succulent? Sure. Crunchy? Yes, please. How about …
Easy Zucchini Rolls with Ricotta & Pesto Sauce
My husband has been recently complaining that we have too much zucchini in the fridge. But if you think for a moment, how can you resist creamy zucchini pesto that …
Italian Stuffed Artichokes
This simple but utterly delicious Italian stuffed artichokes is classics that just can’t go wrong. Imagine, soft buttery petals paired with crunchy cheese, herbs and breadcrumb mix all with light …
Pumpkin Wedges Wrapped In Speck With Balsamic & Honey Glaze
Bright, flavorful and easy to make these Roasted Pumpkin Wedges is a perfect appetizer, side dish or even a whole light dinner! All it takes is few simple and awesome …
Pressure Cooker Artichokes with Dipping Sauce
Creamy buttery artichokes are steamed in pressure cooker in less than 10 minutes. But the best part is of course the sauce! Delicate, savory and incredibly flavorful all at the …
Pressure Cooker Brussel Sprouts with Pine Nuts & Pomegranate Seeds
Are you always on the go? Or maybe tired of the same old veggie sides? These pressure cooker brussel sprouts is a total saver. Quite literally! Aside from instant noodle …
Artichoke & Potato Casserole
Artichoke and Potato Casserole is one of winter and spring favorite side dishes. It goes perfectly with any main course such as chicken meat or fish. And even if you …
Oven Roasted Eggplants Alla Sarda
Oven Roasted Eggplants Sardinian style is one of signature dishes my mother-in-law makes at home. She shared this recipe with me some time ago and it has become one of …