Sides | bell' alimento

Funghi Trifolati {Sauteed Mushrooms}

May 20, 10

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Sides, Vegetables

We love mushrooms! Yes, it’s true. If you search for mushrooms on bell’alimento you’ll be inundated with recipes. I make no apologies for that. Long live the shroom ; ) And now that I am a contributor for The Mushroom Channel you’ll be seeing even more shroom recipes! So naturally because we love them...

Asparagi con Prosciutto Crudo {Roasted Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto}

May 10, 10

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Sides, Vegetables

Asparagus are plentiful right now and I am taking full advantage of that. We LOVE asparagus and I’m always trying to find new ways to enjoy it. We’ve shown you how to make Asparagus alla Paper Bag {yes it really is cooked in a paper bag!} and Grilled Asparagus {which are ah-mazingly sweet & caramelized} Now...

Polenta Cakes

Mar 28, 10

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian

Polenta is an Italian staple. Punto (period) It is amazingly versatile. It can be eaten so many ways I can’t even count them all. But I’m willing to try them all ; ) Especially this Polenta! Why you ask? well, I was VERY excited when I was contacted recently by Scott who runs Sausage Debachery - Artisanal Italian Food...

Farfalle al Mascarpone {Butterfly Pasta w/Mascarpone Sauce}

Mar 07, 10

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Bread, Pasta, Sides, Vegetarian

I just love pasta. I mean I really LOVE pasta (as if you didn’t know that by now tee hee). It’s the perfect dish. You can literally make it a million different ways. Okay I haven’t actually tested out that theory but I’m working on it! Plus I know you’re probably ready for something other than...

Cavolfiore Gratinati {Cauliflower au Gratin}

Feb 21, 10

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Cauliflower doesn’t really do much for me on it’s own, BUT add some loverly creamy bechamel sauce, some homemade breadcrumbs & the King of cheese Parmigiano Reggiano & well count me in! This dish will hopefully make you think twice about Cauliflower & should get even the pickiest of eaters in your house to...

Piselli alla Pancetta {Peas w/Pancetta}

Feb 16, 10

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Sides, Vegetables

With all of these sweet posts lately (Crostoli, Chocolate Nutella Molten Lava Cakes, Panna Cotta *drool*) I have been craving some veggies. I know, you might want to check my temperature. I thought the same thing. But you know before I know it, it’s going to spring (dare to dream – I am ovah all this snow) and wiggly...