Risi e Bisi (Venetian Rice and Pea Soup)Risi and Bisi (Venetian Rice and Pea Soup) is a light and delicious soup with just a touch of sweetness from the peas.Winter Potato Soup with RosemaryWinter potato soup with rosemary is a smooth and creamy pureed soup. Sweetened with carrot and onion, this soup will keep you toasty!Braised Leeks with PeasBraised Leeks with Peas is a good solution to eat vegetables and legumes mixed together in a delightful dish. A few light ingredients and a short amount of time to create an innovative side dish.Roasted Squash StuffingEating a turkey with this roasted squash stuffing will make the holidays even more deliciously special with its use of seasonal vegetables and bacon.Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and PancettaOrecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Pancetta is a great Italian dish. Broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is not really broccoli at all, but a member of the turnip family. It is used often in Italian cooking. The leaves, stems, buds and flowers are all edible and have a slightly pungent and sometimes bitter flavor. Finishing this dish with a drizzle of Colavita Novello Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the perfect complement.Risotto with LeeksSpring is in the air, and what better way to greet it than with a risotto. This one is made with in season fresh spring leeks that you can pick up from a farmer's market if desired. Top with Parmigiano-reggiano, and you have a simple but flavorful meal.Golden Beet and Cauliflower Soup with CroutonsFrom our Winter Olive Oil and Food Pairing Guide, roasted golden beets and cauliflower are puréed into a smooth savory soup that will keep you warm and healthy all winter long.Pumpkin Risotto AranciniA traditional risotto recipe gets some seasonal flair with puréed pumpkin and spices. Goat cheese and curry powder lend a smooth, savory flavor. Once fried, these arancini are bite sized morsels of autumn.Autumn Mushroom SoupAutumn Mushroom Soup is a heavier soup dish that combines mushrooms, parsnips, cheese, broth, wine, and various seasonings together. You must purée the mixture of ingredients in a blender, reheat, and serve warm as a creamy final product.Eggplant CaponataSweet, savory, smokey, and all vegetable (well, mostly), this sicilian dish can be scooped onto plates or crostini as a side, mixed into pastas as a sauce or even used as a pizza topping alongside some smoked mozzarella. Roast the eggplant to assure a heart-healthy serving.Eggplant Caponata PizzaSweet, savory, smokey, and all vegetable (well, mostly), this Sicilian dish can be scooped onto plates or crostini as a side, mixed into pastas as a sauce or even used as a pizza topping alongside some smoked mozzarella. Roast the eggplant to assure a heart-healthy serving.Pappa al Pomodoro (Tomato Bread Soup)With this traditional Tuscan soup Pappa al Pomodoro (Tomato Bread Soup), turn a few simple ingredients and into a creamy, hearty meal perfect for cold, snowy days.
