Here you'll find delicious contorni recipes for any occasion. "Contorni" translated from Italian means "Side Dishes". Singular term is "contorno".
There are 2 more popular types of Italian contorno:
1. A simple salad that includes mostly raw veggies and sometimes other ingredients such as cheese, olives, tomatoes.
2. Simply cooked veggies. I especially love them because you can always use leftovers to make Italian Frittata the next day or make bigger batch an use it as a pasta sauce.
I'm sure you'll love these tricks too!
Italian side dishes are not overpowering as their goal is to refresh your taste palette before moving to the dessert.
Having said that some types of contorni can be served as a meal in and of itself.
On this page you'll find the best Contorni recipes to serve with your meat or fish main course.
Italian Frying Peppers - 3 Delicious Ways To Cook
Romanesco Broccoli Roman-Style (Easy & Delicious!)
Italian Stuffed Artichokes
Potato and Artichoke Gratin
Braised Artichokes (For Bruschetta, Pasta, Risotto & More!)
Crispy Oven-Fried Veggies
Steamed Artichokes with Dipping Sauce
Italian Style Sauteed Mushrooms (Funghi Trifolati)
Eggplant Parmigiana {Melanzane Alla Parmigiana}
Caprese Salad {How Italians Make It}
Strawberries, Balsamic & Mixed Greens
Peperonata {Italian Bell Pepper Stew}
Eggplant Pizzette {Eggplant Pizza Bites}
Caponata {Sicilian Eggplant Salad}
Green Beans And Potatoes - 5 Delicious Ways To Make
Summer Melon And Cucumber Salad
Baked Anchovy Frittata with Tomatoes
Pumpkin Wedges Wrapped In Speck With Balsamic & Honey Glaze
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe {Rapini}
Eggplant Steaks - Creamy Inside, Crispy Outside
Oven Roasted Eggplants Alla Sarda
Green Beans In Tomato Sauce {Italian Stewed Green Beans}
