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Quick and Fresh Tomato Basil Soup

Summer brings in tomatoes, and that means soup. Quick and fresh, tomato basil soup tastes just like summer with every spoonful.

Kale and Garlic Shrimp Salad

Loaded with citrus and creamy avocado, this kale and garlic shrimp salad is just what your summer dinners call for.

FARRO-TAGLIATELLE-WITH-FONTINA-AND-PARMIGIANO
Farro Tagliatelle with Fontina and Parmigiano Cheese

Tagliatelle with Fontina cheese is a classic Italian comfort food dish, simple, tasty, and best when made with authentic cheese and ancient grain pasta.

Grilled Wine Chicken

This quick, grilled chicken does all the work for you. Simply marinate the poultry in wine and grill, then you’re set for a tasty summer meal.

Grill Like an Italian with Colavita: Easy Grilled Chicken Piccata

An easy weeknight meal to throw on the grill that is made with quality ingredients for flavorful chicken with a rich white wine sauce.

Grilled Scallops with Tomato Mango Salsa and Tomatillo Guacamole

These grilled scallops are a flavorful mouthful you will want to make all summer long. Serve with a cool tomato mango salsa and a tomatillo guacamole for an amazing meal right off the grill.

Grilled Salmon Tostadas

For a perfect summer gathering, serve up grilled salmon tostadas that can be cooked in minutes and presented on a platter so your guests may assemble with their favorite flavors. Serve with a cool Santa Rita white wine and you are set.

Thai Green Curry Zucchini Noodle Bowl

These easy, vegan and paleo-friendly bowls are made with pineapple, spring veggies, zucchini noodles and a creamy green coconut curry sauce. Perfect for a delicious meal!

Gluten Free Pizza Margherita

The crust of Gluten Free Pizza Margherita is made of vegetables, so it’s safe for those with a gluten allergy, and a way to increase your dose of veggies.

Grilled Chicken, Pancetta, and Zucchini Wheels

Skewer chicken with pancetta, zucchini, and rosemary potatoes and take it all to the grill. Serve the grilled meal with a Chilean wine that is perfect for summer foods.

A Father’s Day “Man’s Menu”

Making reservations for Father’s Day is as difficult as getting tickets to Adele’s U.S. tour. Not all dads care to be held captive in an overcrowded restaurant on a holiday anyway. Stay in! We have the perfect man’s menu to spoil your dad properly.

Leek and Passionfruit Grilled Salmon
Leek and Passion Fruit Grilled Salmon

Served with a bold passion fruit and leek sauce, this grilled salmon recipe is loaded with bright flavors that will leave you feeling full, but not weighed down.

Lemon Seafood Kabobs

Keep things simple this summer and head out to the grill with fresh seafood, a lemon, some seasoning, and a bottle of wine. That really is all you need for a delicious meal.

Horseradish and Grilled Steak Sandwich

If you have leftover steak from your last barbecue, this steak sandwich with caramelized onions and a creamy horseradish sauce is the perfect way to enjoy the beef.

Grilled Tandoori Turkey Sliders with Mint Raita
Grilled Tandoori Turkey Sliders with Mint Raita

These awesome grilled turkey sliders are made with tandoori spices and served with a sweet and salty mint raita.

Grill Like an Italian with Colavita: Italian Sausage Kebabs with Orzo Salad

Marinated in balsamic and pesto, these simple skewers are a delightful backyard meal served with a flavorful orzo salad.

Summer Eggplant and Turmeric Bowl

Well seasoned and grilled to perfection, this colorful eggplant and turmeric bowl is a perfectly refreshing summer dish that can be cooked outside.

The Magic of Broths: Peruvian Lime and Chile Broth

Learn how to make your own stocks and broths at home to save money and create a better base for your cooking. Plus, check out the recipe for a Peruvian lime and chile broth that is perfect with summer corn.

Grill Like an Italian with Colavita: Grilled Polenta Salad with Burrata

Grilled polenta slices add smokiness to arugula, creamy burrata and a tomato-caper salad. This flavorful side is sure to be a backyard classic.

Mango and Salmon Tacos

Grilled salmon tacos with fresh avocado and a mango salsa simply scream of summer, especially when paired with a crisp white wine.

Grill Like an Italian with Colavita: Spicy Grilled Shrimp Pasta

Let the grilling begin. A cool pasta salad receives some heat from red chili and bold Italian flavor from asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes.

Thai Coconut Pork Skewers

Fire up the grill, open a bottle of white wine and throw these Thai coconut pork skewers on the grill.

Grilled Lamb with Eggplant and Crispy Chickpeas

Bursting with bright flavors from tomatoes and cucumber, this grilled lamb with eggplant sauce and crispy chickpeas is a summer stunner that we can’t resist.

Poke: The Must-Have Summer Meal

Poke is a Hawaiian-style sashimi that is a fresh and filling dish and will knock your espadrilles off.

Grilled Steak and Mango Pepper Salsa

Marinated and grilled tri-tip steak is a perfectly delicious and affordable cut of meat to throw on the grill this summer. Serve with a juicy mango and red pepper salsa for a refreshing meal.

Grill Like an Italian with Colavita: Truffle Steak with Polenta Cakes and Zucchini Salad

Polenta takes on a whole new personality when grilled with truffle steaks and served with zucchini salad.

Grilled Lemon and Herb Shrimp

Spruce up your traditional shrimp scampi with fresh herbs and a grilled preparation. Serve with a crisp white wine and we are in summer seafood heaven.

Sweet Pea Gnocchi with Tarragon Pea Cream

Sweet Pea Gnocchi is light in texture, but full of flavor. The Tarragon Pea Cream sauce enhances the fresh flavor of the peas. It’s one last taste of spring.

Grill Like an Italian: Pizza on the Barbecue

PARTNER POST — Grilling season is here and it is time to explore Italian grilling…

Spiced Grilled Shrimp and Spaghetti Squash

Seasoned and grilled shrimp is the perfect summer meal that can be done in minutes and served over spaghetti squash for a nutritious meal. Plus, it pairs perfectly with Santa Rita’s Sauvignon Blanc.

Grill Like an Italian: Grilled Artichokes and Polenta with Pesto and Blistered Tomatoes

A rustic Italian meal of artichokes that give a delicious earthy, smokey flavor and grilled polenta drizzled with pesto and sprinkled with capers and basil.

Ramp Pesto Pizza with Razor Clams

Ramps pack a pungent, garlicky flavor that makes for a great pesto. They pair well with the natural sweetness of Razor Clams to round off a delicious pizza.

British Style Patty Melts
British-Style Patty Melts with Chips

This is Britain’s version of the American cheeseburger, but it sits in country bread, instead of a bun, and has less off-the-wall toppings.

Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Pico

Simple, marinated shrimp brightens up your usual tacos with a refreshing avocado and tomato salsa to finish things off.

Grill Like an Italian with Colavita: Vegan Summer Grilling

Boost your veggies intake and create delicious vegan dishes all summer long on the grill.

Puliyogare – South Indian Tamarind Rice
Puliyogare – South Indian Tamarind Rice

South Indian tamarind rice, or puliyogare, brings mouth-watering sweet, spicy, and tangy bites to a meal. It is perfect to be made ahead for a picnic and served with cool yogurt and a crispy cracker-like bread.

Grilled Indian Spiced Pork with Foraged Greens

Juicy, caramelised and crusted with burnished spices – this is my easy Indian-spiced pork loin with foraged greens, crispy fried onions and turmeric chat potatoes.

Diver-Style Lionfish from Marathon

Chef John Mirabella shares his delicious recipe for Florida lionfish that not only tastes great, but also saves the ecosystem from the invasive seafood.

Carrot Ginger Soup

This carrot ginger soup is a perfectly easy comfort food suitable for any eater, even paleo, and is creamy without any dairy.

Lime Shrimp Bowls

A spicy bowl of chipotle lime shrimp, served over rice, beans, and fresh tomatoes is best served with a side of refreshing tequila.

Chicken Meatballs with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Sun-dried tomato cream sauce that is a touch sweet, pairs perfectly with chicken meatballs.

Grill Like an Italian with Colavita: Flank Steak with Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta, and Asparagus

Instant polenta is quickly made and served with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes alongside grilled asparagus and pesto-brushed flank steak. Easy and delicious.

Vietnamese Meatball and Rice Noodle Bowl

Packed with vibrant herbs and a Vietnamese dipping sauce, nuoc cham, these meatballs are filling and served over refreshing rice noodles in less than thirty minutes. Winning.

Creamy Seafood and Mushroom Linguine

Creamy Seafood, Mushrooms and Linguine is a quick and simple dish that you can make in a single pot. It’s simple, flavorful and sure to please.

Grilled Fig and Prosciutto Pizza

Grilled Fig and Prosciutto Pizza is the perfect way to entertain a crowd. Sweet, salty and smokey all at the same time. Delicious.

Kung Pao Chicken

Skip takeout and whip up this baked kung pao chicken loaded with peanuts, veggies, and as much spice as you want.

Bucatini Pasta Arugula Pesto and Blistered Tomatoes
Bucatini with Arugula Pesto and Blistered Tomatoes

Bucatini pasta coated in rich, peppery arugula pesto and topped with creamy burrata; juicy, blistered tomatoes and sweet basil – this dish is both light and legitimately delicious.

Italian Classics: Minestrone

Minestrone is a classic Italian soup that is the perfect light lunch or nourishing warm dinner. It’s easy to make and won’t break the bank.

Classic Easy Tomato Soup

Try this easy to prepare tomato soup. It’s just a thing you need to fill your heart, and stomach, with comforting flavors.

Ramp and Ricotta Ravioli
Spring Flavors – Ramp and Ricotta Ravioli

Ramp is a wonderful spring plant that pairs perfectly with ricotta cheese and spinach – especially with a drizzle of red sauce on top.

Quick and Easy Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine

Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine is quick and easy, but hearty and flavorful. This simple meal is ready in no time, perfect for a quick lunch or last-minute dinner.

Red Pepper and Tomato Pasta with Pesto Chicken

For a quick and filling dinner that celebrates the coming tomato season, make this easy pasta with a fresh tomato and red pepper sauce plus pesto chicken and plenty of parmesan.

Baked Honey Garlic Chicken

In less than an hour you could be biting into tender baked chicken thighs doused in a flavorful honey garlic sauce.

Prosciutto and Gorgonzola Pizza with Fresh Arugula and Figs

Make pizza dough ahead and you are set for an easy weeknight pizza dinner. These fresh toppings can be mixed and matched to express spring your favorite way.

Shrimp Rigatoni in White Wine-Tomato Sauce

The next time you are in the mood for Italian food start here. A simple pasta dish full of shrimp, herbs, and a delicate tomato white wine sauce.

Artichoke Flatbread Pizza

Easily make pizza on a flatbread crust with mozzarella, artichokes, and a special creamy ingredient you won’t be able to live without again.

Pappardelle with Artichokes and Shrimp

Sant’Erasmo is the northernmost area producing artichokes in Italy. Farmers in southern regions like Lazio…

Green Curry Thai Spring Rolls

Thai basil, tofu, and fresh vegetables are wrapped up into beautiful spring rolls with a green curry dipping sauce.

Lemon Risotto with Mascarpone

Tangy lemon mingles with mascarpone for a creamy risotto with parmesan for an extra bite. Plus, the broth used is infused with lemon peels and saffron.

Chicken and Cornbread Waffles

Scallion cornbread waffles are topped with crispy, spicy chicken and served with a cool homemade ranch sauce.