Salads, vegetables, cold pasta, fish, fruit, ice creams, water ices, sorbets: Italian cuisine is rich in ingredients and products that are ideal for summer dining. Basic elements of a diet that can provide the right amount of liquids, mineral salts and vitamins, which are so precious and fundamental for dealing with high temperatures and powerful, direct sunshine. This book, which makes use of the skills and experience of the Academia Barilla, the international centre of excellence involved in the safeguarding and promotion of Italian gastronomic culture and traditions, offers 100 easy-to-prepare dishes, ideal for the perfect summer menu. Refreshing, colourful, easy to digest, the recipes presented, accompanied by colourful illustrations and step-by-step instructions, offer an ideal starting point to enjoy summer at the table. AUTHOR: Academia Barilla, launched in 2004 in Parma by the world's largest pasta producer, is devoted to the preservation and promotion of the Italian gastronomic tradition through courses taught by renowned chefs, the hosting of meetings and culinary laboratories with noted specialists, gastronomic tours, and the publication of books like this. Colour photographs