Summer season is getting closer, actually it’s already here in Italy and cooking becomes more difficult with warm weather. I’m always searching for quick and refreshing meals to prepare so thought I’d collect some traditional Italian dishes that we all eat in Italy during summer season for you as well as some others that are typical in my family but always and truly Italian. I’m sure that some of you already know them or already tried them, maybe prepared in slightly different way

I hope you liked them. Here’s the collection:

1. Cantaloupe with ham: I think that “prosciutto crudo e melone” is one of the most classic Italian dishes ever. You can find it everywhere during summer time, the only difference is the presentation that varies from restaurant to restaurant. It is served as an appetizer but also as a main dish if you want to eat light. You may think of an unusual combination of ingredients, the salty and delicate flavor of prosciutto crudo and the sweetness of cantaloupe. My husband who is an American thought so at first Continue reading →