Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

From Danette St. Onge, your Guide to Italian Food Sometimes it's too hot to even turn on a stove, let alone preheat an oven (San Francisco just experienced a heat wave with extremely unusual temperatures of up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit!). Luckily, there are plenty of satisfying, yet refreshing Italian dishes that require no cooking.

Niçoise-Style Sandwiches (Pane alla nizzarda) A quick and easy, no-cook Italian-French fusion recipe from Nice: baguette sandwiches filled with anchovies, tomatoes, and cucumbers and flavored with garlic, fresh basil, and olive oil. These are perfect for a picnic lunch or a finger-food appetizer. Search Related Topics:  antipasti  summer antipasti  bread dishes

Prosciutto and Cantaloupe (Prosciutto e melone) I subsisted mostly on this and gelato during Florence's hottest summer in 100 years.  Search Related Topics:  almost wordless wednesday  antipasti  summer recipes

Peaches in Marsala (Pesche al marsala) Simply substitute oranges with ripe, juicy peaches and walnuts with almonds for a summer version of this classic dessert. Search Related Topics:  italian sweets  fruit  oranges

Tuscan Summer Bread Salad (Panzanella) A refreshing summer bread salad, panzanella is quick to make, requires no cooking, and is the perfect thing to enjoy on a hot summer day, especially at a picnic or cookout. Search Related Topics:  picnic recipes  tuscan bread salad  panzanella