Under the Tuscan Sun: Italian Picnic Recipes

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Sophie Cooks A Beautiful Olive Leaf Pasta With Raw Tomato Sauce | Sophie Grigson: Slice of Italy

Sophie Grigson makes a colourful olive leaf pasta using a cornerstone of Italian cooking for her sauce — tomatoes!

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Incredible Italian Picnic Recipes

Whether you're looking for simple Italian picnic recipes or something more elaborate, we've got you covered.
In the garden or on the beach, our Italian picnic ideas are a hamper-full of al fresco awesomeness! Grilled asparagus and melon salad, and warm shaved fennel with pink grapefruit, are scrummy summer specials, while a plate of pasta puttanesca is the perfect packed lunch! For Italian picnic dishes with style, try bruschetta with gorgonzola, balsamic figs, mint and watercress, or a celery, Parmigiano Reggiano and black truffle salad, and everyone loves parmesan fish fingers! Sensational sandwiches include curried chicken with radicchio and pancetta, and a giant muffuletta, or baci d’alassio, or chocolate-hazelnut smooches - all super-sweet treats. Our Italian picnic recipes are a medley of mouthwatering marvels!