Holiday Appetizers and Side Dish Recipes

Wondering what to make for your next holiday meal? I have lots of appetizers and side dishes in this list for you to try. If you need a great side dish for turkey, you need to try my Broccoli Cheese Bake. Or, serve a batch of Italian Breadsticks while everyone waits for the ham!

From green beans to macaroni and cheese, I know you'll find all kinds of great ideas for your next holiday dinner.

Mushroom Puff Pastry Appetizers

Last Updated May 9, 2022. Published March 22, 2022 By Rosemary 4 Comments

Quick & Easy Homemade Puff Pastry

Last Updated April 25, 2022. Published September 17, 2021 By Rosemary 315 Comments

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Last Updated October 29, 2021. Published July 20, 2021 By Rosemary Leave a Comment

Italian Olive Salad

Last Updated July 13, 2021. Published July 13, 2021 By Rosemary Leave a Comment

Easy Italian Savory Rustic Pie

Last Updated June 1, 2021. Published June 1, 2021 By Rosemary 22 Comments

Italian Taralli

Last Updated March 18, 2022. Published March 26, 2021 By Rosemary 61 Comments

Sausage, Cheese & Mushroom Strudel

Last Updated May 21, 2022. Published March 5, 2021 By Rosemary 6 Comments

Stuffed Potato Pockets

Last Updated July 3, 2021. Published February 5, 2021 By Rosemary 6 Comments

Baked Ricotta

Last Updated April 26, 2021. Published November 10, 2020 By Rosemary 26 Comments

Easy Double Cheese Mozzarella Balls

Last Updated September 20, 2020. Published September 20, 2020 By Rosemary 8 Comments

Italian Pickled Eggplant

Last Updated February 26, 2021. Published August 17, 2020 By Rosemary 47 Comments

Italian Giardiniera

Last Updated September 13, 2021. Published July 15, 2020 By Rosemary 10 Comments

Savory Biscotti with Olives & Parmesan

Last Updated December 16, 2019. Published December 16, 2019 By Rosemary 6 Comments

Peas and Pancetta

Last Updated October 1, 2019. Published September 29, 2019 By Rosemary 3 Comments

Broccoli Cheese Bake

Last Updated March 26, 2022. Published September 21, 2019 By Rosemary 98 Comments

Italian Eggplant Meatballs / Polpette

Last Updated July 3, 2021. Published July 24, 2019 By Rosemary 31 Comments

Simple Italian Green Bean Recipe

Last Updated June 23, 2020. Published June 12, 2019 By Rosemary 6 Comments

Italian Roasted Peppers

Last Updated June 13, 2020. Published June 1, 2019 By Rosemary 9 Comments

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