What's Cookin' Italian Style Cuisine: side dish

Showing posts with label side dish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label side dish. Show all posts

Sauteed Mushrooms in Marsala Wine

Monday, June 30, 2025
If you’re looking for a quick and elegant side dish, these sautéed mushrooms in Marsala wine are bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion.

Rich, earthy mushrooms are cooked until golden and finished with a splash of Marsala wine, creating a savory glaze that’s irresistibly delicious.

This Italian-American inspired recipe complements everything from steak and chicken to pasta and risotto, and comes together in just 20 minutes!

If you're a fan of mushrooms like we are, you won't make fresh mushrooms any other way.

Our favorite way to serve them is on top of our  Tuscan Grilled Steak.

Scroll down to my printable recipe card at the bottom, and also read my tips first to make the perfect mushroom side dish ever.



whole mushrooms sauteed in Marsala Wine


Savory Butternut Squash Casserole

Monday, September 21, 2020
Fall shouts the time to make this savory Butternut Squash Casserole, I just this love side dish for the holiday table.

Butternut squash is so versatile, you can cook it in so many different ways.

Topped with sharp cheddar cheese the casserole is a big hit from the plain boiled squash and a nice change from the sweeter casserole dishes.

If you love butternut squash this is an easy recipe everyone raves about.

We love fall side dishes and you may also like to try my roundup of Holiday Side Dishes and 30 Delicious Appetizers Recipes.

There are some tips and suggestions to follow so read those also before starting the recipe especially for Cutting Up Butternut Squash Easily!

Scroll down to the recipe card for the printable butternut squash casserole recipe.



Italian French Fries

Thursday, March 1, 2018
Italian fries are a crisp french fried potato bursting with a flavorful amount of herbs and Italian cheesy spices! An American Italian take on what is known for a fast french fry.

What makes them seem Italian is all the seasoning. They're all seasoned up with Italian herbs, fried to perfection with spices and Italian cheeses.

These Italian Fries are so delicious and a perfect fix to any french fry lover.

Italian style french fried potatoes gone wild!

I love them with any dinner we serve but we can eat them as just a snack for lunch, in between meals and of course with a tasty Italian burger!




 French Fries seasoned with Italian seasoning, crispy fried to perfection. Potatoes or spuds cut like fast food chain french fries that are all spiced up




Bacon Sour Cream Cheese Potato Casserole

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Yes everything is better with bacon. This bacon sour cream cheese potato casserole goes great with any meal or even as a dip!




this is a cheese, bacon, sour cream potato casserole in a glass see through bowl









Thanksgiving Traditional Recipes

Saturday, November 18, 2017
These Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas are recipes we make every year for our Thanksgiving Day dinner table.

This roundup of recipes has just about everything you need to have a beautiful Thanksgiving Day meal before and after the Holiday.

Each family had been working Retail for years.

This was our first Thanksgiving Day altogether and no one had to work.

We all got to spend the day off together and were truly blessed with a delicious menu.

Each one of us contributes their favorite recipe we make on this Thanksgiving Day, as a tradition.

During the past years, I worked for 31 years in Retail and almost every Thanksgiving Day the store was open.

My kids would make me a meal that would consist of Turkey Covered Sandwiches, and I love them.

Those suggestions and recipes are all below for those working, dinner for two and what to do with leftovers.

Everything from Fried Turkey, Herb Mashed Potatoes, Mom's homemade Amaretto cranberry sauce, gravy and many desserts to choose from.

Our favorite pie is pumpkin and apple, there are even some cookies we make, appetizers and much much more.

If you're too busy right now to get through them all, go ahead and save this roundup to Pinterest.

This is pretty much a one-stop Thanksgiving shop of recipes.

Have a delicious and blessed Holiday Season. Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers, hope you all have a delicious day with family and friends.





How to fry a Turkey safely for Thanksgiving Day recipe  This is a fried turkey recipe




Mandarin Orange Pineapple Coleslaw

Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Whether you are making it for a summer barbecue, potluck, holiday buffet, picnic, or quick weeknight side dish, this refreshing salad always disappears fast.

One of the best things about Mandarin Cole Slaw is how versatile it is.

You can keep it simple and classic or customize it with crunchy noodles, toasted nuts, fresh herbs, or extra vegetables to make it uniquely your own.

It pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, seafood, sandwiches, ham, or even holiday dinners, making it a go-to recipe for every season.

The fruit and creamy dressing are just perfect with seafood or meats and just shout summer.

We love cabbage in various ways, like in soups, cabbage stuffed, and this side dish salad.



fruit cabbage slaw


Italian Style Steamed Vegetables

Saturday, July 9, 2016
Everything tastes better with garlic don't you agree when it comes to steamed vegetables, that's the most loved added ingredient in our Italian kitchen!

Southern Italian cooking uses a simple rustic blend of seasonings and home cooking, and the results are perfect.

Steaming is easy and healthy using vegetables, salt, olive oil, garlic, and black pepper, and perfect served over cooked basmati,  arborio rice, or cooked pasta.

This simple Italian-style vegetable recipe can be used to prepare and serve a variety of vegetables including leafy green vegetables like kale, spinach, and broccoli rabe.

If you're watching your weight or carbs try and stay away from the sugary sweet vegetables like too many carrots or corn, so moderation is key to a healthy diet.


italian seasoned and steamed vegetables


Italian Red Cabbage Recipe

Friday, April 3, 2015
Very colorful sauteed cabbage makes the perfect side dish for the Easter Holiday tables. Of course it's delicious anytime but especially festive this time of the year. The garlic and spices makes this one a delight to anyone who loves cabbage. Don't miss this one if its perfect for any meats you serve! It's so pretty!

this is a seasoned Italian Style Red Cabbage. The red cabbage recipe is easy and a beautiful color purple cabbage sauteed with garlic and herbs