Category: Side Dishes

Sweet Pepper Gratin

Tidbits...This is a recipe typical of the Calabria region.  It is an easy recipe that can be served warm or at room temperature.  Cacio cavallo...

Agretti Nests with Deviled Eggs

Tidbits...Agretti is one of my favorite spring vegetables.  It can be eaten raw as a salad or simply served with olive oil, lemon and freshly...

Crêpes with Asparagus and Ham

Tidbits...Serve as a first course or as a light lunch.  The Crêpes can be made ahead of time and baked just long enough to melt...

Asparagus Flan

Tidbits... My addiction these days is picking wild asparagus from the hills near my home. My daily walk which should take an hour sometimes turns...

Avocado Stuffed Tomato Baskets

Tidbits...this colorful dish is very appealing as a light lunch or antipasto.  These tomato baskets could also be filled with guacamole....

Zucchini tuna tubes

Tidbits...An interesting twist on zucchini.  They are very good and also can be re-warmed....