Potato and Sweet Potato au Gratin with Herbs by Nancy Miyasaki

This is not the lightest recipe I've made, but it's a real treat when you are having guests and want to splurge. I love the flavor and color combination of the sweet and gold potatoes. It's a wonderful twist on a classic French standby.

Colcannon with Kale by Julia Ann Souders

An Irish potato dish, colcannon is mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale and a dollop of butter on top. This recipe changed little from Craig Cliaborne, The New York Times Menu cook Book, 1966. This is featured by 2007-2014 Netta Belle's Choice cookbookinabox "Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk Off." All Rights reserved.

Oven roasted broccoli with Parmesan by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

A simple recipe for a quick and easy side dish of garlic roasted broccoli florets tossed in Parmesan cheese.

Ricotta & Spinach Fritters by Jennifer Bass

Roasted Pepper Halves with Bread Crumbe Topping Peperoni Arrostiti by Catherine Pappas

Adapted from: Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen. These make a delicious appetizer or side dish. Enjoy and Cook with Love, Catherine

Broccoli-Macaroni Casserole by RecipeKing

Broccoli-Macaroni Casserole-is an easy and quick to assemble recipe for a delicious Italian style side dish. This casserole is loaded with cheese, vegetables and spices. It is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium, low carbohydrates, vegetarian, heart-healthy, Weight Watchers PointsPlus friendly recipe.

Four Cheese Italian Macaroni by Jennifer Bass

Three Cheese Macaroni & Cheese by Salad Foodie

An unusual recipe ingredient caught my attention when I saw this on the Internet and after trying it out the recipe went straight to my rotation FAVS. Three cheeses make it irresistible - Cheddar, Parmesan - and (the surprise to me) - cottage cheese. Then a crunchy topping clinches the deal. I tweaked it very little and believe…

Portabella Mushrooms with Vino Cotto (Vincotto) by Deena Montillo

These hearty portabella mushrooms are a taste sensation with their savory Italian bread crumb topping and subtle hint of sweetness at the finish.

Baked Farro or Pearl Barley with Asparagus by Nancy Miyasaki

We served this recipe with a Moroccan Lamb Shank last night. It was a delicious accompaniment. We had Farro for the first time served by an amazing chef at our cousin's wedding. Then too it was served with Lamb in a rich sauce. There is something about the combination of tender lamb with farro or barley, which are slightly more…