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You are either a brussel sprout lover or hater… I hope that if you are a hater that maybe, just maybe these Brussel Sprouts with Crispy Pancetta will change your mind. These sprouts are tender and not over cooked. They have a nice roasted flavor and color to them but are cooked right on the stovetop and well that crisp pancetta that adds amazing flavor! This one makes for a great side dish to just about any protein and would be great for the holidays as well. …
You may know, I am currently in obsessed … with my beautiful garden!! I planted it just over a month ago and it is doing fantastic! One of the first things ready to be picked was, you guessed it, escarole! I love this stuff; its a good healthy, hearty and tender green. This Stewed Escarole, Beans & Tomato dish is a real comforting rustic Italian inspired dish. I’ve made it twice already and every time it disappears. Hope you all like it too! …
Before you think I’m crazy for making soup in the summer, know this… We’ve had an incredibly mild summer here in NJ. Heck today is August 19th and the ac is off and the windows are open, that never ever happens!! We’ve had many cool nights and thats what put me in the mood for a bowl of comforting Quick & Easy Minestrone Soup! Chock full of beautiful veggies, a bit of salty pancetta, homemade chicken broth and some elbow pasta. Serve up with some warm Italian garlic bread and that my friends is comfort in a bowl!…
Whenever I host a dinner I like to keep the menu as simple as possible, so most of the dishes I plan are of few ingredients but ingredients that pack a lot of flavor. These Green Beans with Shallots & Crispy Pancetta is super easy to make and it really is wonderfully flavored! I shared this recipe last year before Thanksgiving but its so worth sharing again!
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