Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
Summer entertaining is meant to be casual and relaxed. People sometimes get stuck in a rut when it comes to summer cooking, opting to do the same burgers, hot dogs and potato salad because they’re easy and familiar. I absolutely love burgers and salad but sometimes it’s fun to try something new and different. This Italian menu is perfect for entertaining because you can do a lot of the work in advance and I guarantee it will be a crowd pleaser. Serve the main courses ‘family style’ on a buffet table to make things easy.
Italian Summer Menu
To Start…
Mixed olives
Salted Almonds
Small squares of Tomato Tart with Herbed Ricotta
OR
Main Dishes…
Corn and Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Grilled Italian Sausages
Italian Wines
To Finish…
Biscotti
Vin Santo
Espresso
For more great Italian ideas for the grill, see my write-up on Suite 101.com about chef Mario Batali’s cookbook Italian Grill.
Buon Appetito and Enjoy!
The Seasonal Gourmet 
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