An Italian feast

Feature the flavours of spring in an Italian meal you can enjoy with friends

Updated:: 2009-10-06 13:00

Published:: 2005-04-20 00:00

By: Andrew Chase

Photography By: Michael Alberstat

Spring comes early in Italy, but in Canada, it's not until May that most of us are relishing in the renewal and beauty of the season. Why not gather family and friends to celebrate with this luscious Italian menu glorifying the culinary delights of la primavera?

Recipes

Spring Chicken Soup with Pasta

The base of this soup is the poaching liquid used to prepare the chickens for the main course. Cutting the fresh lasagna...
Crisped Poached Chicken with Spring Herb Sauce

Italians love to eat boiled meats and poultry, while North Americans generally prefer roasted and crispy. Here we have...
Artichoke and Spring Onion Sauté

These spring vegetables complement any menu.
Primavera Lettuce Salad

Simple salads can be a refreshing course before the dessert. Ricotta salata is an Italian pressed and dried salted ricotta...
Lemon Panacotta with Macerated Strawberries

For a more lemon-yellow colour to this creamy dessert, add a little yellow food colouring to the final liquid mixture.

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