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Even easier: Use purchased pesto to help speed up the preparation.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

To complete the menu, serve seeded Italian breadsticks and a salad of radicchio and marinated artichoke hearts tossed with balsamic vinaigrette. Spumoni ice cream is a perfect ending.

We particularly liked this sandwich on slipper-shaped ciabatta bread, although any type of soft Italian bread is suitable.

(Green Salad with Roquefort Toasts) Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The recipe calls for one cup of cream, but the soup tastes equally delicious without it.

Although raw asparagus might seem unusual to those who have only eaten asparagus cooked, it is delicious. The slightly different flavor is highlighted in the following salad.

For ease of transportation, the cupcakes and icing may be brought on board in separate containers.

A perennial favorite on both sides of the Atlantic, this raisiny bread makes fine, fragrant toast.

If you like, sauté some wild mushrooms and stir them into the finished risotto. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.