Recipes

Parmigiana di melanzane

The alchemy that is cheese, tomatoes, basil, and eggplant, baked together in the oven. Yummm.

Vegetables and Sides, VegetarianFrancesca BruzzeseSeptember 25, 2017italian recipes, savory, veggies Comments

Flaky, buttery, whole-wheat pastry wrapped around candy-like caramelized onions, juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, emerald green coins of zucchini, and lots of melted cheese, with a bit flowery basil thrown in for good measure.

Vegetarian, Savory pies, Vegetables and SidesFrancesca BruzzeseAugust 18, 2017american recipes, pies and tarts, savory, summer, veggiesComment

Rice-Stuffed Tomatoes with Potatoes

This dish is simple and straight-forward, no nonsense -- the rice is intensely tomato-y, allowing the Summer tomato to show off a little, the basil is bright and flowery, and the potatoes are seasoned with nothing more than a little olive oil and salt, which is all they ever really need.

Vegetarian, Vegetables and Sides, RomanFrancesca BruzzeseJuly 12, 2017appetizers and side dishes, easy, italian recipes, pasta and risotto, savory, summer, veggiesComment

Carciofi alla giudia

A Roman classic, or rather artichokes fried until tender on the inside and gloriously crispy on the outside, akin to a potato chip, luxuriously olive-oily, and perfectly addictive with a sprinkle of salt.

Salads and starters, Vegetables and Sides, Vegetarian, Roman, Vegan, EasterFrancesca BruzzeseMarch 20, 2017Rome, appetizers and side dishes, italian recipes, savory, spring, veggiesComment

Scarola e fagioli

Here we have slow-cooked greens turned silky once they spend a bit of time sizzling in a bit of olive oil, all the while taking on the spicy, sharp flavor of the garlic balanced nicely by the mild, creamy white beans and jolted awake with a little hot pepper. Served with a little bread and potatoes or sausage on the side, it will be your favorite new favorite week night meal.

Vegetables and Sides, VeganFrancesca BruzzeseFebruary 24, 2017easy, italian recipes, savory, veggies, winter Comments

Fennel, Orange, and Olive Salad

A salad that is a whole party of textures, flavors, and colors that would put the usual pile of iceberg lettuce to shame: here we've got paper-thin, super crisp anise-flavored fennel, sweet juicy oranges, buttery, crunchy pine nuts, sharp, biting red onion, and salty rich olives, served over a bed of leafy greens, tossed with a splash of fruity olive oil and sunny orange juice.

Salads and starters, Christmas, Vegan, Vegetables and Sides, Vegetarian, Thanksgiving, EasterFrancesca BruzzeseJanuary 18, 2017appetizers and side dishes, citrus, easy, fruit, italian recipes, savory, winter Comments

Cicoria ripassata alla romana

Spicy, garlicky, slightly bitter greens — a Roman classic.

Vegetables and Sides, Cucina conversations, Roman, Vegan, VegetarianFrancesca BruzzeseNovember 28, 2016Rome, appetizers and side dishes, cucina conversations, easy, italian recipes, savory, veggies Comments

Silver Palate Mashed Potatoes

Special occasion mashed potatoes , and the best you’ll ever have.

Vegetables and Sides, Christmas, Thanksgiving, EasterFrancesca BruzzeseNovember 22, 2016american recipes, appetizers and side dishes, autumn, easy, savory, veggies, winter Comment

Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots and Pancetta

The green beans are crisp and fresh and bright, countered nicely by the intensely sweet caramelized shallots and the salty richness of the pancetta (it is a holiday after all, a little indulgence is in order) and the final touch, a dash of bright sunny lemon zest,

Vegetables and Sides, Thanksgiving, EasterFrancesca BruzzeseNovember 15, 2016american recipes, appetizers and side dishes, autumn, citrus, easy, savory, veggies, winterComment

Savory Squash Pancakes with Sage Brown Butter

Who said pancakes had to be sweet? Here are savory pancakes that are fluffy and light and cheesy, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, slightly sweet thanks to the squash, drizzled with toasty nutty brown butter and cozy crispy sage (squash/pumpkin's soulmate).

Vegetables and Sides, Vegetarian, ThanksgivingFrancesca BruzzeseNovember 4, 2016american recipes, appetizers and side dishes, autumn, easy, pumpkin, savory, veggies, winterComment

Herb Roasted Purple and Orange Carrots

Carrots transform completely once roasted — becoming sweeter, more complex — and are even better when tossed with herbs, butter, and olive oil.

Vegetables and Sides, Vegan, ThanksgivingFrancesca BruzzeseOctober 4, 2016appetizers and side dishes, autumn, easy, savory, veggiesComment

Greek Panzanella

Classic Tuscan panzanella meets the Greek salad.

Vegetarian, Salads and starters, Vegetables and SidesFrancesca BruzzeseSeptember 2, 2016american recipes, appetizers and side dishes, easy, savory, summer, veggiesComment

Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette

Crunchy sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mild avocado, bright parsley, sharp red onion, and salty feta, all wrapped up in a tangy, citrus-y sweet dressing makes for one of the most quick, refreshing, and delicious dishes you'll have all summer.

Salads and starters, Vegetarian, Vegetables and SidesFrancesca BruzzeseAugust 11, 2016american recipes, appetizers and side dishes, easy, savory, summer, veggiesComment

Sicilian Eggplant Caponata

Here we have a whole pot of flavors: briny olives, sweet sultanas, tangy vinegar, mild eggplant, mellow celery, salty capers, and toasty pine nuts, all of which complement each other perfectly, each ingredient playing their part on Team Caponata.

Salads and starters, Vegetarian, Vegetables and Sides, VeganFrancesca BruzzeseJuly 25, 2016appetizers and side dishes, italian recipes, savory, summer, veggiesComment

Stuffed Zucchini

Zucchini halves packed with a cheesy filling, crispy brown on the outside and creamy on the inside with a sprinkle of basil for freshness, a dish substantial and filling enough for the vegetarians to not feel like they're missing out. Added bonus: these are a great way to use up all that summer zucchini and basil that are about to take over your gardens.

Vegetarian, Vegetables and SidesFrancesca BruzzeseMay 30, 2016appetizers and side dishes, easy, italian recipes, savory, summer, veggiesComment

Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Galette

A filling, festive option for any vegetarians are your Thanksgiving table — roasted squash, caramelized onions, cheese, and fresh sage wrapped up in butter, flaky pastry.