Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Italian Dinner Party Menu Anchored with an earthy, veggie lasagna, this 5-course meal will have your guests crying, "Delizioso!" By Dawn Perry Dawn Perry Dawn is the author of Ready, Set, Cook; How to Make Good Food With What's on Hand. She served as the food director for Real Simple and has worked in the test kitchens of Everyday Food, Bon Appétit, and the meal kit delivery service Martha & Marley Spoon. Dawn is the author of Short Stack Editions' Cucumbers and her recipes and writing have been featured in the LA Times, The New York Times, and The Washington Post among other publications. She recently started Superkind Cookies, a premium cookie company shipping treats nationwide. Highlights: * Author of Ready, Set, Cook; How to Make Good Food With What's on Hand. * Former food director for Real Simple * Worked in the test kitchens of Everyday Food, Bon Appétit, and Martha & Marley Spoon * Recipes and writing have been featured in the LA Times, The New York Times, and The Washington Post Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 13, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jonny Valiant The starter is store-bought, and the rest of the spread can be finished earlier in the day. Prego. 01 of 06 The Menu Jonny Valiant —Antipasto platter —Mushroom and spinach lasagna —Tricolore salad with parmesan —Garlic bread —Olive oil cake with vanilla oranges 02 of 06 Antipasto Platter Jonny Valiant Assemble an assortment of meats, cheeses, and marinated vegetables for an elegant, no-cook appetizer in minutes. Get the recipe. 03 of 06 Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna Jonny Valiant Roasting the mushrooms brings out their earthy, woodsy flavors and adds extra depth to this baked lasagna. Get the recipe. 04 of 06 Tricolore Salad With Parmesan Jonny Valiant This simple salad pairs radicchio, arugula, and endive with a honey-mustard vinaigrette. Get the recipe. 05 of 06 Garlic Bread Jonny Valiant Turn a plain baguette into a must-have side with some butter, chopped garlic, and fresh parsley. Get the recipe. 06 of 06 Olive Oil Cake With Vanilla Oranges Jonny Valiant A not-too-sweet cake flavored with olive oil gets finished with vanilla-infused orange segments and rich cream. Get the recipe. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit