European

This is the classic dressing for romaine lettuce, but it is delicious on any tossed salad. Drizzle it on steamed vegetables for something special.

This simple salad goes with many dishes. Or add some or all of the extras we suggest and make a meal of it.

Polenta can be made with any grind of cornmeal. We call for polenta cornmeal because it makes a particularly smooth and creamy polenta that also cooks quickly.

This is the quintessential simple supper for many Italian families.

Wish you were in Tuscany? Have this soup for supper as a small consolation.

This bread salad makes a perfect summer meal with its ripe juicy tomatoes, basil, olives, and fresh mozzarella all tossed with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the juice!

Beans and mushrooms are a great combo and quintessentially Italian. Experiment with different varieties and colors of beans.

A hearty stew with a robust taste, just right with the nutty flavor of bulghur wheat.

This light, rich mousse literally melts in your mouth. It is a component of the Chocolate-Pear Cake (page 98), but you can serve it on its own.