Holiday Appetizers & Side Dishes

vegetables in a white bowl with a silver spoon and 2 jars full

Italian Giardiniera

savory biscotti in a bowl with olives in a small plate and a glass of red wine

Savory Biscotti with Olives & Parmesan

peas and pancetta on a wooden spoon

Peas and Pancetta

broccoli bake in a red baking pan

Broccoli Cheese Bake

eggplant meatballs in a black bowl on a black board

Italian Eggplant Meatballs / Polpette

Green beans in a white bowl.

Simple Italian Green Beans

Roasted peppers in a white bowl.

Italian Roasted Peppers

Baked Breaded Zucchini Roll-Ups are a Healthy Delicious Baked Appetizer, Side Dish or serve with a Salad and they make a yummy Main Dish.

Baked Breaded Zucchini Roll-Ups

macaroni and cheese in a bowl with shredded cheddar on top

Homemade Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

rosemary roasted potatoes in a black bowl

Italian Oven Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

fried artichokes in a white bucket

Italian Fried Artichokes

parmesan cookies in a white bowl

Savory Parmesan Cookies

focaccia pulgiese on a wooden board

Homemade Focaccia Pugliese

Vul au vent stuffed.

Vol au Vent Appetizers

alcoholic sugar cubes in a mason jar

Alcoholic Sugar Cubes / Zuccherini Alcolici

cheese board ingredients on a wooden board

Italian Antipasto Charcuterie Board

Olive tapenade on crackers and in a bowl.

Black Olive Tapenade

olive oil bread on a board

Homemade Olive Oil Bread Rolls

Brussels sprout salad in a black bowl.

Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad

just baked simple scalloped potatoes in a red baking dish

The Best Creamy Simple Scalloped Potatoes

Puff pastry Christmas tree appetizers on parchment paper.

Savory Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Appetizers

smoked salmon slices, parmesan cheese chunks, rucola leaves, lemon slices and a knife on a wooden board

Italian Smoked Salmon Appetizer