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Whole-wheat spaghetti can replace the soba noodles used here.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

For a nice touch, fold fresh raspberries into the mousse and garnish it with additional berries.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Florentine summers are hot and sticky — no time to even think about eating a plate of hot pasta. So, when Torquato Innocenti, whose produce I seek out in my local market, mentioned cold garlic pasta I raced home with his vague hints and produced the following dish. As we compared notes the next day, I realized that Torquato's garlic sauce, and not the pasta, was cold. But no one at my table complained. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

From Charleston Grill, Charleston, South Carolina.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(BAGNA CAUDA) The name of this warm dip of melted butter, olive oil, anchovies and garlic means "hot bath." It is usually accompanied by raw vegetables. Pour a dry white Arneis or a Gavi with this.

This refreshing dessert comes from Lincoln Carson, pastry chef at the Highlands Inn in Carmel Highlands, California. It has a lovely rich texture, even though it has no eggs.

(Bacon and Root Vegetable Stew)